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Joe caught up with this fast-rising Northwest band and staple of CreationFest while at CMS NW 2016. Enjoy the conversation and be sure to check out their latest release, "Undiscovered". See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For folks with some level of awareness related to Christian music, the name Paul Baloche is familiar If that doesn't ring a bell, just name a few songs he's written - like "Open the Eyes of My Heart", "Your Name", or "Hosanna (Praise Is Rising)" - and you're bound to get a head nod. Many worship leaders cite Paul as a mentor, even if they've never met him. Such is his influence in the worship community. On October 7th, Paul released his latest collection of songs for the local church, simply titled Your Mercy. Joe caught up with the Dove Award-winning songwriter in his new home - a one-bedroom apartment in New York City - to discuss the album and how it captures the recent changes for his family. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Note from Jim:I met Matt Storer, CEO/President of VisionTrust International through a mutual friend here in Colorado Springs. The thing that is different, in my opinion, about VisionTrust is that they are in these countries for years. I met Nelson today who celebrated his 15-year anniversary as Director of VisionTrust Dominicana (Dominican Republic). When news of what was happening in Haiti developed, I reached out to Matt to see what they were going to do to help families and children in Haiti. In fact, I decided to volunteer six hours of my time because the need was so great and time was of the essence. Donate to help give a hurricane relief kit to 500 families in Haiti by visiting https://www.visiontrust.org/haitirelief Follow VisionTrust on Facebook to stay up to date with the work in Haiti https://facebook.com/visiontrust See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Back in April of this year, Tanya Godsey pinged on our radar. This Nashville-based singer/songwriter/worship leader was on the verge of releasing her third album, Love Lines the Last Horizon. After almost two months of back-and-forth (through the fault of no one), we were able to connect to record this, our latest interview. At that time, the actual release date was uncertain, so we have waited patiently until this day (September 30, 2016) when we could share.In this expansive, unguarded conversation, Tanya and Joe explore the genesis of the project and the unexpected diversion manifested through anxiety and depression. The album is in many ways shaped by the life events experienced in its creation and reminds us that, even though we do not feel worthy of love, we are ultimately the beloved children of a gracious Father. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Latifah Phillips represents a consistently growing number of indie and mainstream artists and bands who make their home in Colorado. Latifah has made a name for herself and her projects by touring, producing and collaborating. As you’ll discover in this podcast interview, the goal was not just to talk about music or the person, but uncover what it takes to make it as an indie artist in today’s music economy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Writer D.L. Mayfield joins Joe for a discussion of her provocatively titled publishing debut, ASSIMILATE OR GO HOME. Through this emotionally rich memoir, she shares her extensive experience working with refugee communities in the United States. D.L. and Joe explore a few of the many memorable (and timely) stories, how they inform us as individuals, and how we hope they may influence our culture. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're still a few days away from publishing our interview with DL Mayfield regarding her book Assimilate Or Go Home, which is released today (August 16, 2016). While you wait, we wanted to share an excerpt of this lovely and timely collection of essays. We hope it serves you and perhaps even encourages you to grab a copy for yourself. http://amzn.to/2aYcTEF See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our take on the latest from Sprig recording artist, Weston Skaggs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It probably goes without saying that this current season is quite challenging. Each week seems to bring another tragedy, and many people ask why God allows suffering and evil to occur. Or worse yet, there are those who believe that God uses these events as an act of judgment to punish those the perceive as sinners.And then our guest, Lucas Miles, enters the scene. Lucas is a writer, speaker, life coach, talent manager, church consultant, pastor, and film producer (whew!) who recently published the book Good God: The One We Want to Believe In but Are Afraid to Embrace. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Podcast Episode 42 - James Kurtis - Insightful Take on Canadian Christian Radio Part 2 by Joe Brookhouse and Dan Thomson See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's been a little bit since Dan and Joe were in the same room (figuratively speaking) to record a regular episode of the podcast. Well, they're back and excited to share Part 1 of Dan's insightful interview with James Kurtis, radio personality and Music Director on Toronto's JOY1250. In this first installment, James shares his journey on radio, from serving as a lowly intern to his current position influencing the trajectory of Canadian Christian artists. Throughout, he provides invaluable visibility into the inner workings of "terrestrial" radio and the music industry in general. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Before you proceed, you should know that our guest, spoken word poet Emily Joy, really enjoys poking the bear. She doesn't shy away from conflict or controversial topics. And she definitely has an opinion. In fact, she feels like she's been called to challenge the so-called norms of Christian culture. So, when you're listening and find yourself feeling a little uncomfortable (or a lot), that's OK, and it's probably intentional. Dan's comment about Emily Joy: "We need firestarters in the Christian community". Well, then, we are happy to oblige. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Not quite a year ago, we collaborated with Bonnie Gray to interview singer/songwriter Josh Wilson for Amp'd Interview 10. As often happens on Frequency, when we wrapped the official portion, the conversation continued. Though this "post-show" moment was an informal exchange, the information is valuable and applies almost universally to artists. In it, Josh responds to a question from Bonnie about how to prepare your audience when you choose to make a significant shift in your artistic focus. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Time for another installment of Wise Words. We're giving you a sneak peek of our forthcoming interview with James Kurtis, morning radio personality and Music Director on Toronto's JOY1250. In the excerpt, James addresses the shifting landscape in music consumption (terrestrial radio, streaming music, digital downloads, etc.) and how it impacts the artist's approach to generating revenue to support themselves. Great perspective from an industry professional. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For the past several months, we've been watching Facebook as our friend and recent guest, Staci Frenes, shares the journey of writing for a new album as it unfolds. She recently launched a Kickstarter in order to raise funds to produce the album. For those of you familiar with the nature of crowd-funding, it is generally a stressful, uncertain, and potentially humiliating experience, and yet for indie artists, it has become very much the de facto approach to get your work in front of people. Joe spent a few fun minutes with Staci chatting about her vision for the new album, the experiences that inspired the songs, and how our kind listeners can help bring it to life. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Happy day, everyone! The Shut Up and Listen podcast is back with our buddy, Jim Gray. In this installment, he introduces us to Kyle Reed, an entrepreneur and marketing blogger from Nashville. Kyle resources people with ideas, content, and marketing. He is married to Ginny, works in Digital Marketing and likes his coffee black and his dog, Jack. Kyle has some special content just for you listeners that includes:TasksheetSocial Media Content CalendarSocial Media Suggested Content ScheduleHacking Monday WorksheetGo to http://thoughtsaboutnothing.com/frequencyfm/ and enter your email. You can also chat with Kyle on Twitter @kylereed See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Surprising and unforeseen things happen at Frequency. We connect with people in unexpected ways. Such is the beginning of our conversation with Randy Elrod, a multi-faceted creative and entrepreneur. A casual exchange out his non-profit Creative Community led to some deep and soul-baring conversation. Of course, much of that occurred before we even pressed "record". See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

So we must share a few admissions before proceeding. First to acknowledge that, though we've branded this an Amp'd Interview, it was conducted at Christian Musician Summit NW 2015. Second, this interview is a bit of a indulgence for us, because Joe very specifically wanted to spend time understanding Kathyrn's upbringing in Ireland amidst the turmoil of civil unrest. And third, this interview was actually quite a bit longer, but Joe's MacBook decided it was too tired to carry on after 20 minutes. So, if the interview seems to end a bit abruptly, you'll understand why. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With this being our 40th episode, the podcast finally hits middle age. Should folks prepare for the impact of mid-life crisis? What better way to address it than with the continuation of our candid conversation with celebrated artist Jody McBrayer, formerly of Avalon, who is currently promoting his recently released project, Keep Breathing. Part 2 picks up right where we left off in Episode 39. Dan and Jody dig deep into topics regarding art and culture such as the following:How Jody’s musical journey has informed his faith and his approach to his careerWhy being perfect isn’t an option (nor should it be)Being willing to go where God needs him to go See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On the heals of the release of Ascend, Nine Lashes' fifth album, lead singer Jeremy Dunn took a few minutes of out the hectic promotional busyness to sit down with Joe to discuss the many changes that the release represents for the band. For long time fans, Ascend is a significant departure from the hard as nails, driving rock approach that defined their previous releases. Instead, the Alabama band has indulged their musical curiosity and have branched out into an unexpected direction - pop/rock. Jeremy doesn't apologize for the new sounds and hopes that long-time fans will come along for the ride. We hope you enjoy our quick conversation with the Nine Lashes front man. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.