Jesus Freaks: Vinyl to Digital
Jesus Freaks: Vinyl to Digital is a weekly cast dedicated to current and past Contemporary Christian Music and the artists behind the music. Each week we'll interview a different artist about their career, faith and the stories behind the songs. Permission obtained for all music used.
Episodes
36 episodes
Steven Curtis Chapman (Part 2)
In part 2 of this 2-part season finale, Steven Curtis Chapman talks about the struggles he faced as he began to rise in popularity within the CCM industry. Plus, he discusses his and wife, Mary Beth's passion for adoption and all they are doing...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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46:01
Steven Curtis Chapman (Part 1)
He is a legend in the CCM world. His lyrics and music have touched millions. He has won multiple Grammy's Dove awards, GMA's and list keeps growing. But this icon of the industry is a self-proclaimed "Kentucky boy" at heart and he sits sits dow...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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44:51
Steve Shannon & Mark Ambrose (Idle Cure)
Idle Cure was unapologetic in their Christian Rock message during the late 80's and into the 90's. the sound was unmistakable and many had them labeled as the next Petra. But, despite their popularity, they never had a formal U.S. tour, nor did...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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58:11
Rex Carrol (WhiteCross) Pt. 2
In Part 2 of our interview with Rex Carrol, lead guitarist for Whitecross, Rex gives insight into things God was working on inside him during the prime era of the band. He also gets very honest about what drove he and lead vocalist Scott Wenzel...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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46:53
Rex Carrol (Whitecross) Pt. 1
He is one of the most iconic and prolific guitarists known to Christian metal music! Rex Carrol joins us as our guest in part one of this two-part episode about his faith, life and career. In this episode, he discusses with us his early life, h...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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43:25
Lisa Bevill (CCM Artist)
Lisa Bevill was a powerhouse Christina artist in the 90's and early 2000's. Her poppy, and also sensitive, touch made her music unique and endearing. In addition, she was the only female artists involved int he "True Love Waits" movement that w...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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53:42
Mark & Brynn Gersmehl, Part 2 (Whiteheart/Rachel Rachel)
In this mid-season finale, we conclude our conversation with Mark and Brynn Gersmehl. They talk about the break-ups of their respective bands and the new music they are up to creating now! Plus, we get to preview a previously unreleased track f...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:00:29
Mark & Brynn Gersmehl, Pt. 1(Whiteheart /Rachel Rachel)
Mark Gersmehl was one of the founding members of Whiteheart, as well as one of only two members to with the band from start to finish. Brynn Gersmehl served as the keyboardist for the all-female Christian rock group, Rachel Rachel. While on tou...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:01:13
Lary Dean (Trytan)
Lary Dean is the front man for the progressive metal band, Trytan. Although he considered himself a believer from a young age, it took the tragic death of a friend to get him to commit his life to Christ. Now, as both a pastor and musician, Lar...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:11:36
Special Rich Mullins Tribute
On September 19, 1997, the world said goodbye to one of the most prolific and, sometimes controversial, Christian artists of his day, Rich Mullins. Mullins' soared to CCM stardom with hits like "Awesome God" and "Sometimes by Step", but his dee...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:01:56
Russ Lee (Newsong)
Russ Lee wasn't raised in a Christian home. In fact, by the time he was 17, he was already dealing drugs. But he knew there was something more and he was missing out. One night, with his drugs still in the trunk of his car, he attended a church...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:04:34
Jamie Rowe (Guardian)
His raspy blues voice defined Guardian's distinct sound for over a decade. In our season premier, Jamie Rowe sat down with us to talk about his faith, career and what he's up to these days. In this episode, we learn the stories behind some of G...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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55:49
Randy Stonehill (Pt. 2)
In this final episode of season 2, our interview with the great Randy Stonehill picks up right where it left off, as Randy tells what it was like when he got the news of Keith Green's death. As Stonehill takes us through his solo career, we tal...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:16:19
Randy Stonehill (Pt. 1)
Known as one of the pioneers of Contemporary Christian Music, Randy Stonehill paved the way for future artists and set the standard for writing solid Christian Music. But his journey was not an easy one and it was his friendship with the late L...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:32:56
Phil Joel (Newsboys)
As the bassist for the powerhouse CCM group, The Newsboys, and also as a solo artist, Phil Joel has enjoyed a successful career in the CCM industry. But it hasn't come without its trial or difficult choices. In this episode, Joel talks about ho...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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50:51
Paul Roraback (Grammatrain)
Paul Roraback was the drummer for the Christian grunge band, Grammatrain, back in the early 90's. In this episode, he talks about his faith and how his love of music served as the catalyst to forming the band. However, after only putting out tw...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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57:56
Kim Boyce
Kim Boyce came in to Christian Contemporary Music in an era when artists like Tiffany and Debbie Gibson were all the rage. She quickly became a Christian Pop icon with two number one singles off her debut album! In this episode, she talks about...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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42:11
Danny Mariano (Rage of Angels)
Danny Mariano founded, and sang lead vocals for, what could have been one of the greatest Christian Metal bands ever. Instead, the band quickly folded shortly after their one and only album was released. Since then, that project has reached cul...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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48:43
John Schlitt (Petra)
John Schlitt was the lead vocalist for Head East in the 70's and early 80's. But his Rock & Roll lifestyle soon landed him a swamp of drugs and alcohol he couldn't seem to escape. Then, on the cusp of deciding to take his own life, a visit ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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56:14
Rick Florian (White Heart)
Rick Florian was the lead vocalist for one of the hottest Christian Rock Groups from the late 80's and 90's, White Heart. Starting as a roadie and then landing the gig as lead singer, Florian's power vocals took the band to new heights. This we...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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46:45
John Elefante (Mastedon/ Formerly of Kansas)
He is one of the most revered CCM musicians and producers in the industry. John Elefante has gone from lead singer of the legendary rock group, Kansas, to a super producer of mega-artists like Petra, Guardian and Carman, as well as a succ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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54:24
Bryan Duncan
Bryan Duncan has lead an incredible career, first as a member of Sweet Comfort band, and then as a successful solo artist in the 80's and 90's. This week, we have a very candid conversation with Bryan about his life, music and struggles. Plus, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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43:00
Eddie DeGarmo (DeGarmo & Key)
As a member of the power duo, DeGarmo & Key, Eddie Degarmo helped to set the standard for CCM artists of his day. This week, he sits down with us to discuss his life, how he and Dana Key came to know Christ, as well as some stories behind s...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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51:45
Michael Sweet (Stryper)
As frontman for Stryper and a solo artist, Michael Sweet is an icon of Christian metal. Having paved the way for other bands behind them, Stryper took a lot of the heat from both the Church and secular world, as they continued to dominate chart...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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42:25
Daniel McCabe (Daniel Band)
In this season finale episode, we talk to Dan McCabe, front man for the 80's Christian Rock group, Daniel Band. Dan talks about his childhood growing up in a church that didn't believe in musical instruments, how Daniel Band came to be, as well...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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35:04