Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast)
Episodes
Wednesday Feb 27, 2019
Wednesday Feb 27, 2019
Voices In My Head Podcast Episode #307: Father of Christian Rock, Joseph Markko and The All Saved Freak Band.
“In the fall of 1968, a small radio station in Ashtabula, Ohio unleashed a whole new genre of music upon their listeners when they aired the All Saved Freak Band’s first recorded songs. It was the very first time ANYONE had heard the idiom of rock music being used to convey the message of the gospel (This was before Larry Norman and a full 5 years before to the term Contemporary Christian Music being coined!)
The All Saved Freak Band’s unique sound stemmed from its ensemble of 12 members skilled in rock, folk, blues, psychedelia, and classical music. ASFB blended those genres and sounds together to deliver straight, unvarnished, lyrical truth which countered the hedonism purveyed by much of rock n roll.
What makes their work so worthy of reissue is the bold experimentation and superior musicianship on display – qualities critics often find lacking in the very Contemporary Christian genre they were pioneering.
Their bold sound and stellar chops inspired and influenced a cult following among vinyl heads and musicians alike, being name-dropped particularly by artists like Dan Auerbach (of the Black Keys) and Damien Jurado.
Old Bear Record is reissuing multiple records from ASFB, the first such release being the 1976 LP ‘Brainwashed’ .
Today on Voices In MY Head I am honored to have Joseph Markko, one of the original members of the All Saved Freak Band.
Find out more at http://oldbearstudio.com/reissued/
Wednesday Jan 23, 2019
Voices In My Head Podcast Episode #303: Jason Scott and The Worship Collective
Wednesday Jan 23, 2019
Wednesday Jan 23, 2019
Voices In My Head Podcast Episode #303: Jason Scott and The Worship Collective
My guest this week on Voices In My Head is Jason Scott. Jason is Youth Minister veteran of 25 years having served congregations in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. He is also a graduate of Auburn University and Asbury Theological Seminary. Jason Currently serves as the Minister to Students at Roswell United Methodist Church in Roswell Georgia where he has become the founder of a new and interesting ministry, The Worship Collective. The Worship Collective is a collection of people called to lead worship whether it be on the platform or off and we get to hear all about it today.
Visit the web site for the Worship Collective at www.theworshipcollective.com
AND DON"T MISS THIS SPECIAL OFF: Voices In My Head Listeners will get $10 off of their membership at the Worship Collective by using the code: rickleejames.
Wednesday Dec 26, 2018
Voices In My Head Podcast Episode #299: Russ Taff
Wednesday Dec 26, 2018
Wednesday Dec 26, 2018
Voices In My Head Podcast Episode #299: Russ Taff
Hailed by Billboard magazine as “the single most electrifying voice in Christian music,” Russ Taff has garnered six GRAMMY® Awards and 18 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards. Inducted into the Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame an unprecedented three times—as a soloist, as well as a member of The Imperials and the Gaither Vocal Band—Taff is also a member of the Christian Music Hall of Fame and the Arkansas Walk of Fame. He has recorded 11 solo albums to date, including industry benchmarks Medals (1985), Russ Taff (1987) and Under Their Influence (1991). From rock giants Kings of Leon to Millard, Tait and many others, Taff’s influence is felt throughout the music world.
Today, we hear his story, which has just been released in the new theatrical documentary release, "I Still Believe".
Find out more at http://russtaffmovie.com/
Also, Russ has an amazing new album called Believe which also recently released. It's a really beautiful mix of Russ Taff standards reimagined, Modern Worship Songs, Hymns, and songs of Testimony. Stay tuned at the end of the show to hear one of the tracks from the album, "Your Love Never Fails".
Believe iTunes Album link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/believe/1438159673
Wednesday Dec 12, 2018
Voices In My Head Podcast Episode #297: Folk Hymnal with Tim Briggs
Wednesday Dec 12, 2018
Wednesday Dec 12, 2018
Voices In My Head Podcast Episode #297: Folk Hymnal with Tim Briggs
My guest today on Voices In My Head is Tim Briggs. Tim is the writer and producer of the a new series of musical projects being released under the name, Folk Hymnal. Folk Hymnal is a revolving community of artists who sing theologically rich songs in an accessible and attractive way. Tim is the writer and producer on Folk Hymnal’s latest album, “Incarnation Songs”,which released released on November 22nd, 2018. A follow up EP will be released in the Spring of 2019.
Find out more at https://folkhymnal.com/
Wednesday Nov 07, 2018
Voices In My Head Podcast Episode #292: A Purposed Heart with Dr. Craig Gilbert
Wednesday Nov 07, 2018
Wednesday Nov 07, 2018
Voices In My Head Podcast Episode #292: A Purposed Heart with Dr. Craig Gilbert
Craig Gilbert is a life-long Christian and musician. He first sang in church at the age of 4 with his family and has been playing music in church ever since. He also benefits from a prolific career singing and playing outside of the church in classical music ensembles and choirs as well as singing, arranging, and playing multiple instruments in bands of a variety of styles. Craig is passionate about bringing the arts before God in worship in a way that allows congregations to not only participate, but to also engage with God in worship through the arts. Craig is not a musician who happens to play in church but a true worship pastor who uses the arts to reach others for Christ.
Dr. Gilbert is an expert in worship design and in leading worship in multi style churches of all sizes. He specializes in teaching congregations about worship and training leaders how to design and lead worship that is congregation friendly. After serving in worship and arts leadership in five churches of different congregational sizes with over seven different senior pastors, eight associate pastors (including a time as an assistant pastor himself), various worship styles and formats, time constraints, etc. Dr. Gilbert is well versed in the problems and issues with worship in today’s church.
His professional training includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education, a Master’s Degree in Conducting, and a Doctorate in Worship Studies. He has provided professional consulting services in music team development, worship design, and congregational participation for several churches and conferences.
To find out more about Craig Gilbert and the services he can offer your local church visit these links:
www.purposedheartministries.com
www.theworshipdoctor.com
Wednesday Oct 24, 2018
Voices In My Head Podcast Episode #290: Tripp Fuller and the Road To Edmond
Wednesday Oct 24, 2018
Wednesday Oct 24, 2018
Voices In My Head Podcast Episode #290: Tripp Fuller and the Road To Edmond
This week we welcome guest Tripp Fuller to Voices In My Head.
Tripp the founder and host of the #1 theology podcast, Homebrewed Christianity. As an author, speaker, podcaster, and professional theologian he is committed to bringing the best resources from the academy to the church so we can brew a more robust faith today. Tripp is also the star and co-writer of the new film, The Road To Edmond. (http://theroadtoedmond.com/)
The following is a Synopsis of The Road To Edmond from IMDB.com
Cleo loves his life as a youth pastor in suburban Denver, but his genuine support for a teenage girl has put his job in jeopardy. When the church's Elder Board becomes aware of the situation, he's asked to take two weeks off to consider his actions and the impact on his role in ministry. Distraught by the arrival of this news via email, Cleo grabs a backpack and bike to hit the road and figure out what's really true. His journey takes a turn toward Edmond, Oklahoma, when he hitches a ride from a mysterious traveler named Larry and his dead father. Larry's intense skepticism along with a string of peculiar signs causes Cleo to question more than his relationship with the teen...he questions the very existence of Love.
Wednesday Sep 26, 2018
Wednesday Sep 26, 2018
Voices In My Head Podcast Episode #286: "The Character of Virtue" with guest Stanley Hauerwas
On this episode of Voices In My Head we welcome Dr. Stanley Hauerwas.
Time magazine once called today’s guest America’s best theologian. As a longtime professor at Duke Divinty School, Stanley Hauerwas has authored many books, won numerous awards, and even appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show.
His work cuts across disciplinary lines as he is in conversation with systematic theology, philosophical theology and ethics, political theory, as well as the philosophy of social science and medical ethics.
Today, among other things, we will be discussing his book, "The Character of Virtue: Letters To A Godson"
For more from Stanley Hauerwas, visit these links:
Website: https://divinity.duke.edu/faculty/stanley-hauerwas
The Character of Virtue: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802875793/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-Hauerwas/e/B000APV13K/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1536244545&sr=8-1
Blessings,
Rick Lee James
www.RickLeeJames.com
Wednesday Sep 12, 2018
Wednesday Sep 12, 2018
Voices In My Head Podcast Episode #284: David Dault - Producer and Host of Things Not Seen
Dr. David Dault
Host and Executive Producer of
THINGS NOT SEEN: CONVERSATIONS ABOUT CULTURE AND FAITH
David got his start in journalism when he was sixteen years old, writing articles for his hometown newspaper. He's been asking folks questions ever since.
David has a PhD in religion from Vanderbilt, and a masters degree from Columbia Theological Seminary. When he began Things Not Seen, he was teaching in the religion department of a liberal arts college in Memphis. He moved to Chicago with his family in 2013, and spent five years as the executive director of a nonprofit company producing faith-focused media for television, radio, and the web.
He is currently a Visiting Scholar for theology and media at the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago.He produces the show from studios in the Hyde Park neighborhood, on Chicago's south side, where he lives with his family.
Things Not Seen Web Site: http://www.thingsnotseenradio.com/
Blessings,
Rick Lee James
www.RickLeeJames.com
Wednesday Sep 05, 2018
Wednesday Sep 05, 2018
Voices In My Head Podcast Episode #283: Michael G. Long author of Peaceful Neighbor: Discovering the Countercultural Mister Rogers
Michael G. Long is an associate professor of religious studies and peace and conflict studies at Elizabethtown College and is the author or editor of several books on civil rights, religion, and politics in mid-century America, including First Class Citizenship: The Civil Rights Letters of Jackie Robinson and Billy Graham and the Beloved Community: America's Evangelist and the Dream of Martin Luther King, Jr. He holds a Ph.D. from Emory University in Atlanta and resides in Highland Park, Pennsylvania.
Today we are discussing Michael's Book, Peaceful Neighbor: Discovering the Countercultural Mister Rogers, published by Westminster John Knox Press.
Buy Peaceful Neighbor on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Peaceful-Neighbor-Discovering-Countercultural-Mister-ebook/dp/B00UU1FLG2/ref=sr_1_2?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1534954931&sr=1-2
Blessings,
Rick Lee James
www.RickLeeJames.com
Wednesday Aug 29, 2018
Voices In My Head Podcast Episode #282 : Meet John Tibbs
Wednesday Aug 29, 2018
Wednesday Aug 29, 2018
Voices In My Head Podcast Episode #282 : Meet John Tibbs
Our featured guest this week on Voices In My Head is musician John Tibbs.
In 2016, John released his debut full-length, Dead Man Walking, to great critical acclaim. Reviewers said about the album, “with shades of Bruce Springsteen, John Mellencamp and Creedence Clearwater Revival, the heartland rock Tibbs traffics in is just right for the weightier, darker side of the redemption story.”
Following the success of his 2016 debut record which garnered a Top-20 AC (Christian) single and a Dove Award nomination in the Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year category, John partnered with ToneTree and Bethel/Heritage Media to release his follow up, Heartland, crowd-funded through his online community via PledgeMusic to continued great critical acclaim.
"Unabashed Midwesterner John Tibbs has released more authentic, epic and quality tunes in his short run as a professional songwriter than many artists will produce in a lifetime. Heartland brims with the kind of honest rock and roll that the late, great Tom Petty trafficked in, with the 'heart-on-his-sleeve' craftsmanship that creates an immediate bond with the listener on the first pass." — Jesus Freak Hideout
"With the Heartland EP, John Tibbs combines thought-provoking lyrics with his rock roots style. The captivating sonic landscape will keep listeners entertained song after song, indicating good things to come from Tibbs in the future.” — New Release Today
Blessings,
Rick Lee James
www.RickLeeJames.com