This week welcomes the legendary Rebecca St. James to the show! Beginning with a prayer, she explains to James Kurtis about her career, her (brief) retirement, and her incredible family. She started in music at the age of 16, with younger brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone from For King & Country by her side! For Rebecca, music is truly a family business, and it's great to see her continuing that legacy with her own family. Episode Links Between the Grooves: @betweengrooves Have a question, co...
Jan 31, 2022•26 min•Ep. 220
Faith Strong Today presents the Between the Grooves Christmas Special for 2021! Put on your cozy Christmas socks, grab a cup of hot cocoa, and curl up next to the fire as we bring back some of our favourite guests from the past year to talk about their most memorable Christmas moments! Episode Links Between the Grooves: @betweengrooves Have a question, comment, or a music project you want to promote on Community Corkboard? Email betweenthegrooves@faithstrongtoday.com See omnystudio.com/listener ...
Dec 20, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 219
This week welcomes Ryan Ellis to the show. He shares with James about his writing process -- his motto? Keep it simple! This leads into a greater discussion about "worship moments," as he shares some of those goosebump-inducing experiences either on stage or in church. He's regularly leading worship at rehab centers in his community, and has a heart for charity. Hailing from the sunny streets of California, please welcome Ryan Ellis to Between the Grooves! Episode Links Between the Grooves: @bet...
Dec 13, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 218
At 27, she has a resumé most of us could only dream of. This week welcomes the incredible Baylor Wilson to the show! She shares with James her transition from country music to writing "Jesus songs", including her hit single "Jesus Happened." She was a contestant on the 29th season of Survivor, she found faith in an auto repair shop -- you don't want to miss this conversation! Episode Links Between the Grooves: @betweengrooves Have a question, comment, or a music project you want to promote on Co...
Dec 06, 2021•46 min•Ep. 217
This week features GMA / Dove Award winning artist, Aaron Shust. He shares with James Kurtis his journey as an independent artist, what it's like to return to touring, and how he leads worship differently. Episode Links Between the Grooves: @betweengrooves Have a question, comment, or a music project you want to promote on Community Corkboard? Email betweenthegrooves@faithstrongtoday.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 29, 2021•54 min•Ep. 216
This week welcomes the dynamic duo All Creatures to the show! Good friends Ben Thompson (also known as Neon Feather) and Chris Cron discuss the origin story of All Creatures -- meeting each other, deciding on a name, and partnering with DREAM Records. This shifts into a greater conversation about being in the Church, and the state of Christianity in North America. Episode Links Between the Grooves: @betweengrooves Have a question, comment, or a music project you want to promote on Community Cork...
Nov 22, 2021•56 min•Ep. 215
This week welcomes Southbound's Seth J. Elbe to the show! He shares with James what it's like to work your dream job with your best friends! He touches on travelling, moving houses (he's moved 39 times!), his passion for cooking, and how he developed an ear for music at a young age. Episode Links Between the Grooves: @betweengrooves Have a question, comment, or a music project you want to promote on Community Corkboard? Email betweenthegrooves@faithstrongtoday.com See omnystudio.com/listener for...
Nov 08, 2021•52 min•Ep. 214
The pandemic changed everyone's day to day life, and that certainly remains true for musicians as well. This week welcomes Mac Powell to the show, where he discusses his unconventional experience as a singer / songwriter in the last 20 months. Between drive-in concerts and writing music on webcam, he describes what it was like to keep moving forward through a tumultuous season. Episode Links Between the Grooves: @betweengrooves Have a question, comment, or a music project you want to promote on ...
Oct 25, 2021•28 min•Ep. 213
This week welcomes Dave Frey of Sidewalk Prophets to the show! He shares with James about finding his voice, the creation of Sidewalk Prophets, and about the different "seasons" of being a recording / touring artist. This leads into a discussion about touring (or lack thereof) in the past 20 months, how he's kept busy, and the exciting plans he has for the future! Episode Links Between the Grooves: @betweengrooves Have a question, comment, or a music project you want to promote on Community Cork...
Oct 11, 2021•33 min•Ep. 212
This week welcomes Brett Perkins of Journey Worship to the show. He shares with James about growing up in the church, and how he began worship leading at a young age. He then shares some of his experience working with the church during COVID, and how this current season of life has drastically changed his community. Episode Links Between the Grooves: @betweengrooves Have a question, comment, or a music project you want to promote on Community Corkboard? Email betweenthegrooves@faithstrongtoday.c...
Sep 20, 2021•57 min•Ep. 211
