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ratings:
Length:
52 minutes
Released:
Nov 1, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

For every 1990s Christian rock star who made it big, there were thousands of never-realized, would-be Christian rock dreams. With special insight from Christian music industry veteran promoter Chris Hauser, hosts Andrew Gill (producer, Sound Opinions) and Leah Payne (author, God Gave Rock and Roll to You) follow the CCM aspirations of comedian Kevin James Thornton and artist/faith leader Sunia Won Gibbs. The two Christian music fans hoped to find stardom and a sense of the divine, but found many trials and travails awaited those who took the stage as evangelical pop stars. Along the way, Sunia and Kevin discover that while not every aspiring CCM artist “made it,” the world of Christian music certainly made them.

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Released:
Nov 1, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (13)

Christian rock has long been the target of jokes, but the effect it had on evangelical kids in the 80s, 90s and early 2000s is worth serious consideration. We’re looking at personal stories from people who grew up listening to CCM. Expect hilarious moments and heartfelt yearning in equal measure. If you’ve had any experience with Christian music, we hope your own story makes more sense to you after listening. If you’ve never given Christian music any thought beyond a punchline, we hope you’ll gain a deeper understanding of a subculture that’s shaping the world around us now.