Music & Meaning

Grammy Award–winning music producer Charlie Peacock shares evocative, in-depth stories of crafting popular songs the whole world sings.

Episode 15 | 42 min

BONUS: The Future of ‘Music & Meaning’ with Special Guest Sara Groves

There’s been a change of plans—in a good way.

Episode 14 | 34 min

Music, Meaning, and Milestones: Season 1 Finale

Reflections on the first season of Music and Meaning.

Episode 13 | 48 min

The Way Maker: Nashville Meets Nigeria Meets Indonesia

Charlie Peacock interviews celebrated Nigerian singer-songwriter Sinach (“Way Maker”) and music executives from Integrity Music in Nashville.

Episode 12 | 50 min

Invention and Reinvention with Steve Taylor

Recording artist Steve Taylor sits down with Charlie to reflect on years of art, faith, and God’s presence.

Episode 11 | 35 min

If It Were Easy, Everyone Would Do It

Charlie Peacock wonders how democratizing music creation—dropping the barrier to entry so low that anyone can write a song—affects the individual’s soul and our culture.

Episode 10 | 53 min

Heart in Motion

Host Charlie Peacock interviews the Grammy Award–winning producers behind Amy Grant’s pioneering, record-breaking hit album.

Episode 9 | 42 min

Four on the Floor: Women’s History Month

Host Charlie Peacock interviews three of Nashville’s finest young women songwriters in honor of Women’s History Month: Erika Daves, Jasmine Mullen, and Abby Siler.

Episode 8 | 45 min

Monkeys at the Zoo: Metaphors, Methods, and Possible Dreams

Charlie Peacock fields questions from our listeners with in-depth answers and music examples—joined by guest musicians Aaron Smith and Sam Ashworth.

Episode 7 | 29 min

Four on the Floor

A special episode highlighting music news from February 2024, featuring host Charlie Peacock and a panel of experts: Tracy Gershon, Rissi Palmer, and Swagg R’Celious.

Episode 6 | 33 min

God Gave Rock and Roll to You

Charlie Peacock is joined by author and historian Leah Payne to reveal the surprising origins of evangelicalism’s contemporary Christian music.

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