Matthew West is known for writing and recording number hit song after hit song after hit song. And though he had written truth-telling songs for years, he had yet to own up to the truth that though he was playing the role of a "professional Christian" he had yet to accept his true identity as a child of God. Hear Matthew's honest conversations plus a couple of his songs acoustic exclusively on this episode of Dinner Conversations! Don't miss a single episode of Dinner Conversations–subscribe bel...
Oct 17, 2022•48 min•Season 4Ep. 48
We know Bryan White for his smash Country singles like "God Gave Me You," "Rebecca Lynn," and "From This Moment" with Shania Twain. But we came to love the Grammy-winning country music artist for his humble candor as he shared his heartbreaking story of losing his voice and identity at the peak of his musical career, and his on-going healing and discovery that who you are is not what you do. Also Leigh Cappillino of Point of Grace joins Bryan for a special musical moment! Don't miss a single epi...
Oct 17, 2022•47 min•Season 4Ep. 47
Bestselling author Angie Smith digs deep to talk about learning to live and hope again after losing a child. Her husband Todd Smith, of vocal sensation group Selah , adds musical moments. Don't miss a single episode of Dinner Conversations–subscribe below! Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on YouTube Get your Dinner Conversations music, DVDs and swag at Dinner-Conversations.com . Sponsors Help our friends at Food for the Hungry save thousands of lives in Ethiopia today by considering a generous gift...
Oct 17, 2022•58 min•Season 4Ep. 46
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and frontwoman of the platinum-selling modern pop band, Sixpence None the Richer, Leigh Nash gives us the scoop on what it's like raising her teenager in the 21st century. Plus, Caroline Breen, daughter of Point of Grace's Shelley Breen, turns the table to share what it's like being a teenager in the 21st century. No matter your age, pull up a chair and learn something new with us. Don't miss a single episode of Dinner Conversations–subscribe below! Subscribe o...
Oct 17, 2022•58 min•Season 4Ep. 45
In memory of Joshua Christmas. A Gospel music favorite since she was a teenager, Candy Christmas grew up on stage singing to thousands and soaking up the crowd's ovations. But it wasn't until she fell into a deep depression, contemplating suicide and the end of her options for living, when she was invited to feed the homeless on the streets of her hometown of Nashville, Tennessee and she discovered the gift that saved her life – giving. Hear Candy's life-changing story, plus go behind-the-scenes...
Oct 17, 2022•46 min•Season 4Ep. 44
Dove Award-winning singer-songwriter Ginny Owens and author-speaker Kelly Minter are women of song and scripture. Plus, they are seminarians! Join us along the streets of New York City as Ginny shares her perspectives of being blind in the Big Apple. Plus Kelly shares how scripture can speak to us in an everyday way. Don't miss a single episode of Dinner Conversations–subscribe below! Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on YouTube Get your Dinner Conversations music, DVDs and swag at Dinner-Conversati...
Oct 17, 2022•46 min•Season 4Ep. 43
Two of Country and Gospel music's main men – The Statler Brothers' Jimmy Fortune and The Isaacs ' Ben Isaacs – share their stories of learning to love the addicts in their families, and what they learned about themselves and what they let go of in the process. Plus, Jimmy and The Isaacs sing for us! Don't miss a single episode of Dinner Conversations–subscribe below! Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on YouTube Get your Dinner Conversations music, DVDs and swag at Dinner-Conversations.com . Sponsors...
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 42
Legendary pop singer-songwriter Amy Grant and indie-folk singer-songwriter Ellie Holcomb share the heart behind their personal spiritual journeys and the role of women in the story of scripture. Don't miss a single episode of Dinner Conversations–subscribe below! Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on YouTube Get your Dinner Conversations music, DVDs and swag at Dinner-Conversations.com . Sponsors Help our friends at Food for the Hungry save thousands of lives in Ethiopia today by considering a genero...
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 41
Iconic gospel artist CeCe Winans , who is nominated for 3 Grammy Awards for her latest record Believe For It, shares her unexpected journey into starting Nashville Life Church and becoming a pastor. Her son Alvin Love III, pastor of Nashville Life Church, also joins us to talk about the Church in the 21st Century. Don't miss a single episode of Dinner Conversations–subscribe below! Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on YouTube Get your Dinner Conversations music, DVDs and swag at Dinner-Conversations...
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 4Ep. 40
American Idol's Colton Dixon shares all the joy and chaos of becoming a first time Dad ... to twin girls! Plus the story of his daughters' dangerous delivery that inspired a new level of faith in Colton and his wife's lives. Don't miss a single episode of Dinner Conversations–subscribe below! Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on YouTube Get your Dinner Conversations music, DVDs and swag at Dinner-Conversations.com . Sponsors Help our friends at Food for the Hungry save thousands of lives in Ethiopia...
Oct 17, 2022•45 min•Season 4Ep. 39
At 83 years young, Charlie Daniels passed away on July 6, 2020. Filmed at his home studio in Nashville last year, this never-before-seen conversation with the Country music legend ( https://charliedaniels.com ) was much more than a chit-chat with a musical giant – it was a glimpse into the heart of a man educated and inspired by a lifetime of family, faith, and of course, music. Don't miss a single episode of Dinner Conversations – subscribe below! Sponsors ChildFund is a community development o...
Jul 31, 2020•51 min•Season 3Ep. 38
Sibling singers Lynda Randle ( http://lyndarandle.com ) and Michael Tait of Newsboys ( https://newsboys.com ) fame dish on hot topics like family dynamics, race relations and the unifying power of music. Musical artist Jon Reddick ( https://jonreddickmusic.com ) expounds on the conversation. Don't miss a single episode of Dinner Conversations–subscribe below! Sponsors ChildFund is a community development organization that has been envisioning a world where every child is free to live at their fu...
Jun 09, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 37
Gold-selling country music artist Julie Roberts (http://julieroberts.com) chronicles her real life drama of tragedy and triumph – including a life-changing Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis while in her twenties – and the lessons of hope she has learned along the storied way. Don't miss a single episode of Dinner Conversations–subscribe below! Sponsors ChildFund is a community development organization that has been envisioning a world where every child is free to live at their fullest potent no matte...
May 12, 2020•46 min•Season 3Ep. 36
New York Times bestseller and radio personality Eric Metaxas (http://ericmetaxas.com) discusses the crossroads of culture and faith as we ask the question, "What does it mean to be a Christian in the 21st century?" – peppered with Eric's infamous wit and no-nonsense grit. Filmed on-location at Gaylord’s Opryland Resort in Nashville. Don't miss a single episode of Dinner Conversations–subscribe below! Sponsors ChildFund is a community development organization that has been envisioning a world whe...
May 05, 2020•45 min•Season 3Ep. 35
Enneagram authors and podcast host Ian Morgan Cron (https://ianmorgancron.com) and television star Lisa Whelchel (https://lisawhelchel.com) reveal how to discover your true self–and better relate to the world around you–through the Enneagram personality typology. Plus Your Enneagram Coach's Beth McCord (https://yourenneagramcoach.com) chimes in! Don't miss a single episode of Dinner Conversations–subscribe below! Sponsors ChildFund is a community development organization that has been envisionin...
Apr 28, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 34
Licensed therapist Mark Means (http://markmeans.com) facilitates a sensitive discussion around the whys and whats of our culture’s suicide crisis and how community can help. His singing son-in-law Wes Hampton (http://weshampton.com) of the Gaither Vocal Band sensitively highlights the conversation with music. Don't miss a single episode of Dinner Conversations–subscribe below! Sponsors ChildFund is a community development organization that has been envisioning a world where every child is free t...
Apr 21, 2020•50 min•Season 3Ep. 33
Latin music couple Jaci Velasquez ( jacivelasquez.com ) and Nic Gonzales ( salvadorlive.com ) shares the joys and challenges of raising a child with autism. Don't miss a single episode of Dinner Conversations–subscribe below. Sponsors ChildFund is a community development organization that has been envisioning a world where every child is free to live at their fullest potent no matter where they are from–or what challenges they face–since 1938. Partner with us and our good friends at ChildFund to...
Apr 14, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 32
Popular author and wise woman Patsy Clairmont ( patsyclairmont.com ) turns the table on Dinner Conversations co-host Mark Lowry as she interviews him about his life and asks the big question, “What do you fear?” Don't miss a single episode of Dinner Conversations–subscribe below. Sponsors ChildFund is a community development organization that has been envisioning a world where every child is free to live at their fullest potent no matter where they are from–or what challenges they face–since 193...
Apr 07, 2020•37 min•Season 3Ep. 31
Grammy winner Jason Crabb ( jasoncrabb.com ) and beloved singer-songwriter Sonya Isaacs ( theisaacs.com ) bare heart-and-soul as they tenderly relate their families’ experiences from the other side of miscarriage. Don't miss a single episode of Dinner Conversations–subscribe below! Sponsors ChildFund is a community development organization that has been envisioning a world where every child is free to live at their fullest potent no matter where they are from–or what challenges they face–since 1...
Mar 31, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 30
Country music legend Wynonna Judd ( wynonna.com ) opens up about her lifelong struggle with and recovery from perfectionism, while her husband and bandmate Cactus Moser keeps things light and laughing with his distinctive brand of witty storytelling. Don't miss a single episode of Dinner Conversations–subscribe below! Sponsors ChildFund is a community development organization that has been envisioning a world where every child is free to live at their fullest potent no matter where they are from...
Mar 24, 2020•59 min•Season 3Ep. 29
Bestselling author and speaker Lisa Harper ( lisaharper.net ) recounts her labor-of-love journey into becoming a mom through adoption, and her daughter Missy joins in on the fun! Don't miss a single episode of Dinner Conversations–subscribe below! Sponsors ChildFund is a community development organization that has been envisioning a world where every child is free to live at their fullest potent no matter where they are from–or what challenges they face–since 1938. Partner with us and our good f...
Mar 17, 2020•54 min•Season 3Ep. 28
Gather ‘round the table as notable hosts Mark Lowry and Andrew Greer engage a variety of noteworthy guests in poignant conversations about adoption, family dynamics, finding beauty in brokenness and preventing suicide. There’s one seat left at the table and it’s yours! Join us for Season Three of Dinner Conversations …Turning the Light on One Question at a Time . Don't miss a single episode of Dinner Conversations–subscribe below! Sponsors ChildFund is a community development organization that h...
Mar 10, 2020•2 min
Dinner Conversations co-hosts Mark Lowry and Andrew Greer invite you home for the holidays for an intimate evening of stories and songs with platinum-selling vocal group Point of Grace ( pointofgrace.net ). Including a very special version of Mark's classic Christmas song, "Mary, Did You Know?" Don't miss a single episode of Dinner Conversations–subscribe below! And get our entire Dinner Conversations Christmas Collection and more at: dinnerconversations.myshopify.com . Sponsors Partner with us ...
Dec 17, 2019•37 min•Season 3Ep. 27
Singer-Songwriter Randall Goodgame may be a new generation's Mister Rogers. Infusing seemingly silly kids songs with life-inspiring truths, Goodgame's kids music event – wonderfully-titled 'Slugs & Bugs' ( slugsandbugs.com ) – has turned into an all-ages family affair. Our conversation is both parts fun and thoughtful – just like Randall. Don't miss a single episode of Dinner Conversations –subscribe below! Sponsors Food for the Hungry (FH)—partner with us to help save thousands of Rohingyan...
Aug 01, 2019•33 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Platinum selling R&B star–turned–Atlanta-based pastor Montell Jordan ( montell-jordan.com ) joins us for a thought provoking-packed conversation about the beauty and challenges of living together in a diverse country – especially within the church. Don't miss a single episode of Dinner Conversations – subscribe below! Sponsors Food for the Hungry (FH)—partner with us to help save thousands of Rohingyan refugee lives in Bangladesh by considering a generous one-time gift today—a gift that will...
Jul 14, 2019•46 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Interracial relationships is the table topic on this Dinner Conversations episode. Musical artists Seth & Nirva ( sethandnirva.com ), a bi-racial married duo, and R&B super-seller Montell Jordan ( montell-jordan.com ), now a pastor at a multi-racial church in Atlanta, chime in on the true color of love. Don't miss a single episode of Dinner Conversations – subscribe below! Sponsors Food for the Hungry (FH)—partner with us to help save thousands of Rohingyan refugee lives in Bangladesh by...
Jul 07, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Becca Stevens ( beccastevens.org ) is an Episcopal priest. She is also a CNN Hero known for her work in helping women surviving prostitution and addiction heal and transform their lives through the holistic treatment and employment of Thistle Farms ( thistlefarms.org ), the organization she founded. Also, Grammy winner Russ Taff ( russtaff.com ) – longtime friend of Becca's – sings a song. Don't miss a single episode of Dinner Conversations – subscribe below! Sponsors Food for the Hungry (FH)—pa...
Jun 23, 2019•59 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Known for her provocative TEDx Talk, bestselling author and cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Caroline Leaf ( drleaf.com ) shares how our thoughts affect our brains – for better, or worse. Don't miss a single episode of Dinner Conversations – subscribe below! Sponsors Food for the Hungry (FH)—partner with us to help save thousands of Rohingyan refugee lives in Bangladesh by considering a generous one-time gift today—a gift that will be matched 22-times! And remember, every dollar enters you into the ...
Jun 16, 2019•45 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton ( scotthamilton.com ) shares his philosophy on winning – and losing – as well as his personal story about living through four cancer diagnoses. Skating instructor Paula Trujillo of the Scott Hamilton Skating Academy ( scotthamiltonacademy.com ) also teaches Andrew how to ice skate! Don't miss a single episode of Dinner Conversations – subscribe below! Sponsors Food for the Hungry (FH)—partner with us to help save thousands of Rohingyan refugee lives in Bangla...
Jun 09, 2019•53 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Today show host Kathie Lee Gifford ( kathieleegifford.com ) dives into the influence of her Jewish heritage, the impact of Scripture, and the importance of simply being ourselves. Rabbi Jason Sobel ( fusionglobal.org ) chimes in on this hearty conversation. Filmed on the set of Today in New York City. Don't miss a single episode of Dinner Conversations – subscribe below! Sponsors Food for the Hungry (FH)—partner with us to help save thousands of Rohingyan refugee lives in Bangladesh by consideri...
May 22, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 20
