We’re excited to be back as we present to you podcast episode 31 featuring Amy Savin, a Canadian born singer-songwriter, artist and performer from Michigan. Amy has led worship or performed in many different venues over the years and has appeared on national television to share her story. To learn more about Amy’s story, click here to watch her 100 Huntley Street interview.Her last project Skylines is well worth the download and now she is pursuing a new project through crowdfunding here. This a...
Jun 20, 2015•1 hr 6 min
In late February of this year, Joe sat down with Anthony and Chris Hoisington (and bevy of other fine individuals) and enjoyed an extended conversation with the group known as Brothers McClurg. Sadly, when we sat down a week later to edit the interview for a feature episode, tears welled up in our our eyes – after five minutes, the audio flat-lined, rendering most of the interview unusable (unless you like to hear a monotone buzz for 40 minutes…).The thing is, we really like these guys, and thei...
Jun 12, 2015•7 min
Hey, it’s you again! So glad you dropped by for the second episode of our newest podcast, Shut Up and Listen with Jim Gray. Our gregarious host hits the phone lines this week for a conversation with author and speaker John Sowers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 29, 2015•37 min
The Amp’d Interview is back after a brief hiatus. Back in January, we were introduced to Drew Ley (pronounced like “lye”) by our good friend Chris Olson, who communicated to us his enthusiasm for Drew’s forthcoming EP, Anchor. We quickly began to coordinate an Amp’d interview with Drew, but it took over three months to pull it together – through no fault of our guest.Hailing from Bossier City, Louisiana, this gentlemen speaks humbly about his craft as a songwriter and a performing artist, freque...
May 15, 2015•21 min
A few weeks ago we visited with our good friend Sarah Emerson for an Amp’d Interview where she shared with us the What Joy Project. For this week’s Wise Words, we ask Sarah about the release of her album two years ago and how she determined whether it should be released as a Christian or secular work. It’s something than many artists question as they consider where their work will have the most impact.We also promised to update you when we had new information on the project launch. Here’s what w...
Mar 19, 2015•3 min
Jessica recently published her first book, The Fringe Hours: Making Time for You, and spent a little time with Joe to discuss the book. Jessica’s innate ability to discover lost minutes is on display in her book and in our interview. She demonstrates a compassion and provides a road map for folks who struggle to find time. Queue up our latest episode during your commute and then download a copy of Jessica’s book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 14, 2015•1 hr 2 min
First things first: thanks to you all for making Part 1 of our interview with Bonnie Gray one of the most popular ever on Frequency. Of course, it’s no wonder. Bonnie’s compassion and authenticity are apparent, and her enthusiasm is engaging. For Part 2, we learn about her recent collaboration with visual artist Dee Kasberger of www.RedLetterWords.com, which quickly transitions into a discussion of current culture and its behavior towards artists.The latter half of this episode (after the music ...
Mar 13, 2015•29 min
Last year, Bonnie Gray came to our attention by way of her excellent memoir-driven book, Finding Spiritual Whitespace. Our contributor, Mark Newton, loved it and wrote a glowing review. We followed up shortly thereafter with a two-part written interview. When offered the chance to catch up with Bonnie, we jumped at it.What started as a quick check-in with the writer behind www.FaithBarista.com became a wide-ranging interview about art, anxiety, and God’s grace. After 90 minutes of engaging conve...
Mar 06, 2015•30 min
Thank you for joining us for the inaugural episode of Shut Up and Listen with Jim Gray. Shut Up represents our latest interview form – a raw, unedited connection with talented people engaged in all facets of Christian creativity. We’re sure you’re going to enjoy what is the first of many to come.Robb Overholt is The Change Orchestrator. His primary goal and sincere passion is to empower you to become a Change Conductor of your own. A captivating motivational speaker and an innovative thought lea...
Feb 26, 2015•21 min
In the middle of the December, 2014, an email arrived in the Frequency inbox from a young singer/songwriter by the name of Skylar Kaylyn. Before we ever listened to music from her sophomore release, In My Head, she had our interest. Why? Because this precocious 18-year-old is from Wheatland, Wyoming, a small town (pop. 3,652) in the southeastern corner of the state. And it just so happens that Joe is a graduate of Lovell High School in Lovell, Wyoming. No, the towns aren’t really near each other...
Jan 31, 2015•57 sec
Almost a year ago – to the day – we published Episode 13 of the podcast and featured an interview with worship leader and Essential Worship artist, Tim Timmons. We hand-picked this excerpt which speaks to the importance of honoring the calling God has set upon on even whilst making a living as an artist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 28, 2015•3 min
It’s 2015, and we’re back with another stellar episode of the Frequency podcast. We’re elated to share with you an interview (conducted by Dan!) with the talented and diverse Drew Brown. Yes, this Canadian singer-songwriter is a purveyor of his own brand of indie pop infused with folk and electronica. But he’s not content with just that. For his latest release, Analog Love in Digital Times – Part 1, Brown can add to the credits “producer” and provided most of the instrumentation.Dan digs in with...
Jan 23, 2015•52 min
A few years ago, we had the blessing of being introduced to Sarah Emerson, singer-songwriter and worship leader from Seattle, WA. At the time, we interviewed Sarah for The Songwriters Cafe (now www.KingdomSongs.org) as she promoted her album Sarah Emerson and the Radio Kings. The album was a unique endeavor wherein all proceeds benefited the Destiny Orphanage in Uganda, Africa. In our latest Amp’d interview, Sarah brings us up-to-date on her efforts and introduces us to the What Joy Project. Lis...
Jan 15, 2015•11 min
Happy New Year, All! Welcome to our first post of 2015. We trust that you are already working hard on plans to realize the ambitious goals you’ve established for the coming 12 months. We’re kicking things off with some great perspective from Jason Gray via an excerpt from a 2012 Songwriters Cafe interview. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 02, 2015•3 min
As you are no doubt aware, we were fortunate to spend some time amongst fellow creatives at Christian Musician Summit NW last month. Our joint efforts with Worship Ministry Catalyst resulted in 40+ interviews. For this special episode, our 28th full podcast, Dan and Joe share a few of their favorites from among the artists and contributors. Plus, they banter about a bunch of random things that you know you love almost as much as the interviews. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
Dec 26, 2014•43 min
Jen Haugland is an artist that is occasionally referenced on Frequency. She introduced us to Dave Cleveland last year at CMS NW 2013. This led us to Dave’s sister, J.C. Mason and an interview regarding Steadfast Trail, her equestrian ministry. This year we anticipated the chance to reconnect with Jen via a Lightning interview; however, as luck would have it, misfortune struck (more on this later), and we missed each other. Thankfully, we found some time this week to chat and come up-to-speed on ...
Dec 26, 2014•9 min
AlbuMore-than-anthemsm: More Than AnthemsArtist: FikeGenre: Praise & WorshipLabel: FikeRelease Date: November 4, 2014Standout Tracks: “Wholly Yours”, “Like No One Could”, “We Believe”It will come as no or little surprise to those of you who follow us that we are fans of Richie and Dana Fike. After all, Richie was our first guest on the podcast. Yet that doesn’t stop us from feeling a sense of hopeful anxiety when queuing up new release. Can More Than Anthems live up to expectations and conti...
Dec 22, 2014•4 min
We’re finally home from CMS NW 2014 and catching up on our regular work at the Frequency home office. We continue our series of excerpts from the Madeleine L’Engle’s classic Walking On Water: Reflections on Faith and Art. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 19, 2014•3 min
A few weeks ago, our buddies at Worship Ministry Catalyst interviewed legendary singer/songwriter/producer, Don Moen. The resulting conversation was a great one, and they were very kind to allow us to extract from it a choice excerpt to share with you all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 18, 2014•3 min
In a few weeks, we’ll be featuring acclaimed singer/songwriter/producer Drew Brown in a feature interview. For now though, we wanted to tease you a bit with this excerpt. Drew talks about tension in art – specifically music – and why he appreciates and even seeks it out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 10, 2014•3 min
We’re trying something a little different over the course of the next few weeks. At the suggestion of our friend and Episode 3 guest, Mandy Thompson, we are going to read selected passages from Madeleine L’Engle’s classic book Walking On Water: Reflections on Faith and Art. While there are certainly great moments from our interview catalog, we want to feature a book that is acknowledged by many to be mandatory reading for the Christian creative. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
Dec 06, 2014•3 min
We introduce you to Sarah Brusco, a worship leader and vocalist hailing from Augusta, Georgia - by way of Ireland and Columbus, Ohio. Not too far in the background you'll find her husband, Eben - coffee cup in hand. Joe chatted with them about The Woven Whisper, Sarah's recently released album of personal worship music, leading from electric guitar, and the benefits of interning with Kathryn Scott in Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 06, 2014•18 min
We were excited to learn that our buddy Ross King just released a four-song Christmas EP titled Come and See. It seemed only appropriate to bring him on for a quick Amp’d Interview to chat a bit about it – and especially to learn more about Joe’s favorite track, “God With Us”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 05, 2014•8 min
We’re wrapping up our short series of readings from Madeleine L’Engle’s classic Walking On Water: Reflections on Faith and Art. We’ve save the best for last as we discuss the meaning of Kairos and who it applies to us as Christian creatives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 03, 2014•5 min
During our trip to Christian Musician Summit 2014, we conducted nearly 40 Lightning Interviews that included attendees, artists, and exhibitors. Most of these can be found on dedicate project page on our site. For the sake of our podcast listeners, though, we wanted to feature a few of the resulting conversations in the feed, including this great one with Dave Cleveland. Dave may not be a household name to folks outside of Nashville, but he is the “go to” session guitar player in Nashville and o...
Nov 19, 2014•7 min
Today, November 11, 2014, Christ for the Nations Worship releases their 40th live album recording, Kingdom. We are blessed at Frequency to boast that two of our contributors – Jessica Collins and Gabriel Allred – were key participants in this landmark release for this venerable institution.For this special occasion, Joe sat down with them to discuss their individual experiences and favorite moments on that evening of worship. As it turns out, Kingdom represents their final recording with CFN Wor...
Nov 11, 2014•19 min
Back when Frequency was in its infancy, there were a few names we scribbled on a (figurative) napkin that represented artists we wanted to interview. Amongst those names was Robbie Seay of the Robbie Seay Band. With an impressive series of accomplishments in his 17 years in the music industry – including stints with a major label and as an independent, Robbie has a unique and very broad perspective on the current landscape in Christian music and life as a recording artist. Joe sat down with Robb...
Nov 07, 2014•59 min
In August we shared the first installment of our coffee shop conversation with the wonderful Nick De Partee. There is still a lot more to come, but while we’re queuing that up, we felt the need to share some of the love this week via Wise Words – if for no other reason than earlier this month, Nick and Ally introduced to the world an amazing little man: Amos De Partee.We hope you enjoy Nick’s thoughts on the importance of being true to your own individual artistic voice, and we offer prayers of ...
Oct 28, 2014•4 min
Without question, our Episode 12 interview with Emily Freeman is the among the most popular we’ve produced. Her book A Million Little Ways is a must for the Christian artist. In this excerpt, Emily discusses how being moved by an artist’s work may be less about the medium itself than the heart of the artist’s delivery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 24, 2014•3 min
Returning to our roots again this week, we feature an excerpt from an interview with singer/songwriter Sarah MacIntosh that was recorded for The Songwriter’s Cafe back in 2012 on the heels of the release of her excellent album, Current. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 22, 2014•3 min
