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The Jay-Z of Gospel
Gospel superstar Donnie McClurkin on his supposed retirement, the trials that led up to the release of his latest album, and a little run-in he had with Obama a couple years ago.
'Nothin' Else but Gospel'
Clarence Fountain on music, "creative differences," racism, faith, and what keeps him going after seventy years in the biz.
Catching up with ... David Crowder
The musical theologian/thinker/experimenter explains why Church Music is the perfect moniker for his band's latest creative output.
Transcending the Worship Wars
Bryan Chapell urges Christians to move past musical preferences toward Christ-Centered Worship.
Leaving the Gay Life Behind
Worship artist B. David had an abusive childhood and ended up in a homosexual lifestyle. But an encounter with God changed him forever.
Still Telling Stories
Master storyteller Mark Schultz is still at it, further inspired by an encounter with Mexican orphans and his wife's medical missions work.
High Anxiety
New artists are brimming with hope, but also have lots of fears—from concerns about staying spiritually fit to worries about finding money for their next meal.
Following the Outrageous Carpenter
David Wilcox says he's had to learn to break free from his "gated community" and to tag along with Jesus.
The Power of Israel
Spinning off the title of his latest CD, Israel Houghton says that yes, one person can change the world—and he's living proof.
The Singing Bengal
Ben Utecht, tight end for the NFL's Cincinnati Bengals, scores a touchdown with his music career too.
Catching Up With ... Michael Sweet
The famed Stryper frontman reflects on losing his wife to cancer, the group's 25th anniversary, plus an update on his role in legendary rock band Boston.
'I Kind of Wanted to Die'
Lanae Hale's struggles with self-esteem and self-mutilation continue to haunt her, but her faith is helping on the road to recovery.
Beyond the Creek
Sara Watkins goes solo while her old band, Nickel Creek, goes on hiatus.
From Cold Turkey to the Cross
Fearing he was headed for hell, Randy Travis quit drinking and drugs in his mid-20s and started following Jesus—and now he has a greatest hits gospel CD to show for it.
Catching Up With … Esterlyn
Front man and principal songwriter Luke Caldwell on simple songs, staying indie, and becoming a dad.
Blinded by the Light
Abandoned as a baby because he was born blind, country music star Ronnie Milsap found God anyway—and now has an album of gospel songs to show for it.
Reimagining the Hymns
MercyMe's Bart Millard gets Hymned Again with another collection of church favorites reinvented for a new generation.
Looking Back
Mike Roe discusses the inspiration behind Holy Ghost Building, the new album from the Seventy-Sevens that explores America's rich heritagee of gospel-blues.
Catching Up With ...John Schlitt
The veteran singer/songwriter talks about life after Petra, which includes selling houses and releasing his third solo album.
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