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Frequency PodcastPodcast Episode 61 - Sheridan VoyseyThis episode features author and presenter Sheridan Voysey and they explore and discuss life in general as well as Sheridan's latest book release. Be sure to tune in and also catch up with Joe and Dan as they talk about the music industry, random stuff and Christmas of all things. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-08-0956 min
Frequency PodcastAmp'd Interview 40 feat. Sarah KrogerA worship release caught out attention recently. Sarah Kroger's debut album with Integrity, Bloom, showed up in our inbox last month with a long list of production and co-writer credits that we couldn't ignore including our friends Ross King, PJ Anderson, Audrey Assad, and Josh Blakesley. That was intriguing enough for us to give the album a spin. It certainly didn't disappoint.We invited Sarah to join us to chat about Bloom, her faith journey, and her go-to self-case regimen. She was an absolute delight, and we have no doubt that you'll love the interview....2019-05-1536 min
Frequency PodcastPodcast Episode 60 - Travis ThrasherIn our 60th episode, we reconnect with one of our favorite guests, author Travis Thrasher. His latest work American Omens is garnering a lot of interest and critical praise. Travis shares the remarkable and unique story of how this taut piece of fiction came to be and his hopes for potential sequels (keep your fingers crossed).Of course, also don't miss the ridiculous banter between Dan and Joe discussing, amongst other things, the value of beards and Joe's side project on the Worship Ministry Catalyst podcast...LinksWebsite | http...2019-04-0837 min
Frequency PodcastPodcast Episode 59 - Krissy NordhoffOur first full episode of the year, and what better way than to share an excellent conversation with the most wonderful Krissy Nordhoff. Recording on Halloween (!), we learn about her faith background, her songwriting mentors, and her wonderful worship ministry, Brave Worship. Make sure to check out her songwriting quiz and worship songwriting course.Speaking of the songwriting quiz, Joe took and discovered he's a Content writer. Don't know that that means? Well, take the test and you'll learn about each of the 7 Songwriter Personality Types. Do it!Links...2019-01-1847 min
Frequency PodcastSong Response - Sing Forever by PJ AndersonJoe Brookhouse and Dan Thomson do a live song response and review of PJ Anderson's latest song "Sing Forever".For more information about Frequency.FM, visit http://www.frequency.fmGet PJ Anderson's music at http://www.pjandersonmusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-01-0118 min
Frequency PodcastAmp'd Interview 39 - World Embrace with Reynold and Kathy MainseDan recently had the opportunity to speak with Reynold and Kathy Mainse about their co-founded ministry called World Embrace. World Embrace is a non-profit organization that works with leaders to develop unity within a region. Unity grows an environment of peace and stability, which fuels community development and poverty relief.Reynold and Kathy Mainse, left their life of television ministry with 100 Huntley Street to focus their attention on cultivating unity within the Body of Christ. In 2007 and 2008, the Mainse's pioneered an event called Heaven's Rehearsal, a gathering in Toronto where the church gathered together to worship Jesus. Man...2018-12-2742 min
Frequency PodcastAmpd Interview 38 - Dr. Ramona ReturnsWe welcome back the wonderful Dr. Ramona to continue our conversation about her book Healing Well. Her insight is an excellent, invaluable resource that we hope you both enjoy and share. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-11-2831 min
Frequency PodcastSong Response - Look Up Child by Lauren DaigleJoe Brookhouse and Dan Thomson do a live song response and review of Lauren Daigle's latest song "Look Up Child".For more information about Frequency.FM, visit http://www.frequency.fmGet Lauren Daigle's music at http://www.laurendaigle.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-10-0911 min
Frequency PodcastAmpd Interview 38 - Andrew MarcusDan and Joe are back following their Summer sabbatical for another season of excellent interviews with exceptional artists. We're excited to bring back one of our great friends, singer/songwriter Andrew Marcus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-09-1343 min
Frequency PodcastAMPD Interview 37 - Dr. RamonaWe are privileged to feature an interview with Dr. Ramona Probasco in which we discuss the release of her new book Healing Well and Living Free from an Abusive Relationship. This is an important and timely topic, and we recognize it is one that is challenging to address. Domestic abuse occurs far more frequently than many of us realize, but the shocking reality is that one in four women in the US will experience domestic abuse in her lifetime. Dr. Ramona shares her personal story, along with twenty years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, to bring h...2018-07-0437 min
Frequency PodcastAMPD Interview 36 - Josh McCabeDan catches up with Josh McCabe remotely in a coffee shop to talk about the realities of ministry, family life, balance and trajectory as an independent artist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-05-2531 min
Frequency PodcastPodcast Episode 58 - Grant NorsworthyJoin this lively conversation with this multi-talented man from Oz (Australia...), Grant Norsworthy. You might know Grant from his stints with Sonicflood and PC3 (Paul Colman Trio). The Dove Award-winning musician spends joins Joe for a virtual cup of coffee to explore topics ranging from worship to the etymology of the word "fair dinkum". Hint: it has nothing to do with Outback Steakhouse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-04-2448 min
Frequency PodcastPodcast Episode 57 - Norm Stockton Lays the FoundationDan sits down with legendary bass player and stellar all-around musician, Norm Stockton, for a quick conversation about his recent projects. The folks at Long & McQuade (https://www.long-mcquade.com/) and Gallien-Krueger (http://www.gallien-krueger.com/) were kind enough to allow us to "borrow" Norm for a bit during his swing through the neighborhood. Also, don't miss out on the quality conversation about Swedish fish. Super-important stuff... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-04-0642 min
Frequency PodcastPodcast Episode 56 - Sheldon MacLeod: Building the BridgeDan had the pleasure of talking with Sheldon MacLeod, Assistant Vice-President for Student Success and Transformation at Crandall University and Ambassador for Atlantic Canada for the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada. This interview delves into a bit of personal background, conversation about current events in Canada in the political landscape, the role of the EFC and some fun Q&A in the end. We trust you'll be blessed by the banter, the interview and as always, contact us, comment or like our posts so we can hear from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-02-1754 min
Frequency PodcastPodcast Episode 55 - Kevin McNeese: NRT's Unapologetic Pop TartHappy New Year! We're already having more fun than 2017, and you'll soon see/hear why. Settle in for Part 2 of our conversation with NRT's Kevin McNeese and wait with bated breath to understand that very provocative episode title... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-01-0928 min
Frequency PodcastPodcast Episode 54 - Kevin McNeese: The Good StewardWe are excited to share Part 1 of our long-awaited interview with New Release Today (NRT) founder Kevin McNeese. We dare you not to be drawn into enthusiasm and love of Christian Music. Stay tuned for Part 2 in the near future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2017-12-2828 min
Frequency PodcastAMPD Interview 35 Francois Turcotte - SEMBEQ Equips Ministry LeadersDan recently had the opportunity to catch up with François Turcotte, President and Dean of SEMBEQ, a local church based theological seminary in Quebec Canada. Listen in as Dan delves into the purpose, vision and scope of SEMBEQ and also the challenge in reaching french speaking Canadians with the Gospel. For more information on SEMBEQ, visit http://sembeq.qc.ca/en/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2017-12-0711 min
Frequency PodcastAMPD Interview 34 - Lisa Fenn Becomes the StoryLisa Fenn is an award-winning journalist and producer who never imagined her life would be changed when she decided to do a feature on a couple of high school wrestlers. Yet it did - in extraordinary fashion as documented in her memoir "Carry On". Enjoy our interview with this remarkable woman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2017-10-1732 min
Frequency PodcastAMPD Interview 33 - Jaquelle Crowe: A Compelling Voice for TeensIn this our 33rd AMP'D interview, Dan speaks with teen author (although recently turned 20) Jaquelle Crowe, author of "This Changes Everything - How the Gospel Transforms the Teen Years". Jaquelle is from the east coast of Canada, has been a blogger for many years now and not only is a recently published author, but is a regular on http://www.therebelution.com, is currently working on a new book co-write and is a sought after speaker and teacher to young people around north America. We couldn't be happier to share this episode with you and encourage you to read her...2017-09-2626 min
Frequency PodcastPodcast Episode 53 - Marc Alan Schelske, Be ReasonableAs promised, we deliver part 2 of our interview with author Marc Alan Schelske with minimal delay. As the conversation continues, we delve into emotion vs. reason as well as Marc's support of Shattering Stigma with Stories, a ministry that aims to assist faith communities and other organizations open dialogues and create safe spaces around mental health and mental illness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2017-09-2241 min
Frequency PodcastTwo Minute Music Review - "A Million Lights" by Michael W. SmithBack in August, Michael W. Smith released his new single “A Million Lights” to the world as a sampling of his new full-length album to be released early next year. We at Frequency tend to look out into the blogosphere, the industry, the other podcasts and gauge the response of consumers and industry experts, to get their take on new releases.I’m sad to report, that there has been very little by way of review or response to the song. The reviews (which are all glowing 5 stars) on Amazon are not the type I’m talking about – they are effectivel...2017-09-1903 min
Frequency PodcastPodcast Episode 52 - Marc Alan Schelske Makes PeaceIn our first of a two-part interview, Joe connects with Marc Alan Schelske, a writer, speaker, hobbyist theologian, and recovering fundamentalist. Marc just released his excellent and timely book, "The Wisdom of Your Heart" that challenges Christian myths about emotions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2017-09-1835 min
Frequency PodcastPodcast Episode 51 - Elias Dummer Charts a New CourseOur long-awaited conversation with the frontman of The City Harmonic. Elias is a thoughtful, intelligent, and hard-working guy with excellent perspective on what it means to find the balance between fulfillment as an artist and the pragmatic nature of providing for his family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2017-08-1147 min
Frequency PodcastCheck-in: July 31, 2017You've likely noticed things have been a bit quiet of late. We just wanted to check in with our listeners and explain why we've been absent the past couple of months. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2017-07-3102 min
Frequency PodcastWise Words 39 - Elias DummerThe front man from The City Harmonic shares a quick bit of wisdom regarding song selection and what does (and doesn't) ultimately save us. Share with a friend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2017-07-0502 min
Frequency PodcastAMPD Interview 36 - Stu G: A Symphony of Suffering and HopeWe admit it: sometimes it can be difficult to get us to move off of high center. You can put wonderful art right in front of our faces - we will even enjoy and appreciate it - and yet we can get so buried in the day-to-day existence that we fail to bring it to you. That was nearly the case with The Beatitudes Project, an album, book, and documentary film from songwriter/guitarist Stu G. It's an ambitious and timely project, well-crafted and striking in its reexamination of the blessings from the Sermon on the Mount. We were taken...2017-06-2020 min
Frequency PodcastRoss King: Artistry, Unchained and UnsafeIt's probably safe to say that we don't mind playing favorites - especially when it comes to folks like Ross King. Yes, he's a talented singer/songwriter who doesn't mind pushing up against Christian music industry norms. But he's also a vocal - and perhaps unintended - ambassador for Christian artists, rejecting "too safe" conventions that hamper creativity and advocating for honest dialogue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2017-05-3128 min
Frequency PodcastPodcast Episode 50 - Matty Mullins: Scream and SwaggerThe name Matty Mullins is more likely to be known within the circle of secular metalcore aficionados than amongst consumers of contemporary Christian music. He's the frontman for the hugely popular metalcore band Memphis May Fire. But he's also a Christ follower and is preparing to release his second solo effort, Unconditional, a CCM-ready collection of irresistible pop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2017-05-0451 min
Frequency PodcastPodcast Episode 49 - Greg Sykes' Balancing ActOur guest this episode, Greg Sykes, is one of those folks that we seem to run into a lot, and we're always the better for it. The Covenant Award winning songwriter and worship leader hails from St. Catherines, Ontario (Canada!). His debut EP, Reverse, was released March 10, 2017, by Integrity Music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2017-04-2638 min
Frequency PodcastPodcast Episode 48 - Joel Vaughn's Big BreakWith the busyness and wonder of the Easter season behind us, Dan and Joe finally had the chance to take a deep breath and jump back into new episodes. That means we're ready to share Part 2 of our interview with Joel Vaughn. We pick up just where Part 1 ended Joel began to describe his transition to signing with Dream Label Group. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2017-04-1344 min
Frequency PodcastPodcast Episode 47 - Joel Vaughn Fights For His LifeA few weeks ago, we featured a guest blog post from recording artist Joel Vaughn, offering encouragement to his peers. In this episode, we offer the first of a two-part interview with this Nashville-based singer/songwriter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2017-03-3151 min
Frequency PodcastAMPD Interview 32 - Keith Mohr Inspires IndependentsChristian Musician Summit Northwest is one of our favorite events to attend, and we never fail to return with a plethora of excellent conversations to share. Our experience last November was no exception. We did, however, reserve one: our interview with Keith Mohr, an entrepreneur and diverse creative. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2017-03-1123 min
Frequency PodcastAMPD Interview 31 - Josh Blakesley's Portable LiturgyJust about a year ago, we had the privilege to connect with singer/songwriter, Josh Blakesley. Upon learning that he was releasing a new project, Mass of Restoration, we wanted to take the opportunity to catch up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2017-03-0319 min
Frequency PodcastPodcast Episode 46 - Be Authentic But Don't Suck: An Interview with A Beautiful LiturgySometimes it takes a little longer than intended to connect coordinate an interview - even if they are your friends. Such is the case with our conversation with Rich Kirkpatrick and Emilie Joelle, the father-daughter duo that make up A Beautiful Liturgy. The make-up of the group is unique but their perspective on music and worship is universal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2017-02-2456 min
Frequency PodcastPodcast Episode 45 - The Healing Journey with Carol Howard MerrittWho says there's no such thing as providence? You certainly won't hear it from us. Our episode today is the result of the appearance of a small package on Joe's doorstep. Inside he found an advanced copy of Healing Spiritual Wounds, a book authored by our guest, Carol Howard Merritt. This inspiring yet practical piece paves a path to the restoration of personal faith for those who have been hurt or betrayed by established institutions of faith. It's a timely work and one we felt immediately compelled to share with our audience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...2017-02-1147 min
Frequency PodcastPodcast Episode 44 - With Skylar Kaylyn, It's All About LoveHappy New Year! Our first episode of 2017 features a returning guest: Skylar Kaylyn. The young singer/songwriter from Wyoming is celebrating the release of her third album, "This Is Love", as well as her recent engagement(congrats, Sister!).We caught up with her just as she was coming off the road after an East-coast swing. Skylar shares about the inspirations for the songs on the album (not necessarily obvious), her growth as an artist, and why surrender and humility are critical. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2017-01-2046 min
Frequency PodcastAMPD Interview 30 - Michael Neale Invites Creative IntimacyHappy Holidays to all! We are very hopeful that you are enjoying this episode in the comfort of your own homes or at the very least in a space that is relaxing and conducive to a joy-filled season celebrating the birth of our Savior. For your listening pleasure this week, we present to you an interview with the remarkable Michael Neale, a Dove Award-winning songwriter, author, and worship leader at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, TX. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-12-2832 min
Frequency PodcastAMPD Interview 29 - Staci Frenes Embraces ChangeChange is inevitable and oftentimes painful. Staci Frenes understands this fact as well as any of us. With the release of her latest album, Unpathed Waters, Undreamed Shores, on December 16, 2016, we sat down to discuss the nature of change and how it is represented in these songs. Amongst other topics, we dig into the challenges and benefits of a good artist/producer relationship and what it means to embrace the difficulties in life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-12-1628 min
Frequency PodcastAMPD Interview 28 - Sky Terminal on TourDan Thomson was able to catch up with the band Sky Terminal on tour through the maritime provinces of Canada and interviewed the band about their new sound, new record, influences and touring. He also speaks with Jesse Thomas, independent artist and opener for the band on the tour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-11-0837 min
Frequency PodcastCMS NW 2016 - Amber RatcliffIt was our extreme privilege this morning to connect with Oregon-based artist Amber Ratcliff. Amber is the 2016 winner of the Cindy Wilt-Colville Excellence in Songwriting Award for her song "A Girl's First Love". You can listen to her song as played live at CMS NW with the following link. Amber starts at just about an hour into the concert.https://www.facebook.com/christianmusiciansummit/videos/1357846720893366/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-11-0507 min
Frequency PodcastCMS 2016 - The IncandescentJoe 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". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-11-0510 min
Frequency PodcastPodcast Episode 43 - Paul Baloche: A Season of ChangeFor 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...2016-10-1247 min
Frequency PodcastShut Up and Listen 6: Matt Storer of VisionTrustNote 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...2016-10-0712 min
Frequency PodcastAMPD Interview 27 - Tanya Godsey's Last HorizonBack 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...2016-09-3030 min
Frequency PodcastShut Up and Listen 5: Latifah Phillips of Moda SpiraLatifah 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-09-1622 min
Frequency PodcastAMPD Interview 26 - Failing Upward with D.L. MayfieldWriter 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-08-3133 min
Frequency PodcastPodcast Episode 42 - James Kurtis - Insightful Take on Canadian Christian Radio Part 2Podcast Episode 42 - James Kurtis - Insightful Take on Canadian Christian Radio Part 2 by Joe Brookhouse and Dan Thomson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-07-2049 min
Frequency PodcastPodcast Episode 41 - James Kurtis - Insightful Take on Canadian Christian Radio Part 1It'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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...2016-07-0338 min
Frequency PodcastAMPD Interview 24 - Emily Joy, Spoken Word FirestarterBefore 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...2016-06-2131 min
Frequency PodcastAMPD Interview 23 - Stacy Frenes Ventures to Unpathed WatersFor 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...2016-05-2018 min
Frequency PodcastAMPD Interview 21 - Kathryn Scott Gives Grace in ConflictSo 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. Hosted on Acast. See...2016-04-0819 min
Frequency PodcastPodcast Episode 40 - Jody McBrayer Part 2, Leaning Into HopeWith 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 shou...2016-03-3140 min
Frequency PodcastAMPD Interview 20 - Jeremy Dunn and Nine Lashes Head An Unexpected New DirectionOn 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...2016-03-2214 min
Frequency PodcastAMPD Interview 19 - Prepare Yourself for The Union of Sinners and SaintsSome days, you're sitting at your desk, fighting the drudgery of the day job when, out of the blue, you receive a text from the manager of The Union of Sinners and Saints inviting you to interview the guys as they wrap up in the studio. These are good days. And who are the guys? Billy Smiley and John Schillt. You might be most familiar with them as associated with their other projects: Whiteheart and Petra respectively.Joe sat down with Billy and John to chat about the forthcoming album, writing songs together, why they can't share any details, and...2016-03-0722 min
Frequency PodcastAMPD Interview 18 - Breaking Through with Josh BlakesleyYou'd think that five albums into his career as a singer/songwriter and fronting the band that bears his name, more folks would be familiar with Josh Blakesley. He's worked with mainstays of the Christian music industry including our friends Michael Farren and Mia Fieldes, yet to many of us, he's a newcomer. And perhaps that's because he's Catholic. Though Matt Maher and our recent guest, Audrey Assad, have been able to breakthrough, many Catholic music artists have been unable to crossover into mainstream CCM.Well, let's change that. Spend a few minutes with us as Joe Brookhouse sits down...2016-02-1829 min
Frequency PodcastAMPD Interview 17 - Interview with Audrey AssadWe’re back with another Amp’d interview! This episode features singer/songwriter and worship leader Audrey Assad. Joe was able to catch Audrey literally in her car via Skype to talk about her latest crowd-funded recording entitled “Inheritance“. View the full post on Frequency: http://www.frequency.fm/ampd-interview-audrey-assad/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-02-0621 min
Frequency PodcastCMS NW - Corey Horn & Ben Garrett from Zealand Talking Priorities & BalanceJoe Brookhouse was able to catch up with two members Corey Horn and Ben Garrett from the band Zealand and talk priorites, balance, Jon Foreman, Remedy Drive and other side projects of interest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-02-0119 min
Frequency PodcastPodcast Episode 38 - Katie Gustafson: Caring for YourselfHappy New Year and welcome back to the podcast. For our first episode of 2016, we wanted to share something special and uniquely appropriate. Katie Gustafson is a name familiar to many folks as an accomplished singer-songwriter and worship leader. But she wears another hat - she's a licensed professional counselor who has been in practice since 2009. It was her work as a therapist that brought her to our attention.The topic of self-care is one that is perhaps not discussed frequently enough amongst creatives. Considering that we are entering the long Winter months, we wanted to arm you with some...2016-01-061h 09
Frequency PodcastAMPD Interview 16 - James Mead of KutlessWe're back with another Amp'd interview! This episode features one of the original band members from the band Kutless, James Mead. Ironically, although Joe is a throwing distance from James in Oregon, Dan was actually the one who connected with James due to scheduling...soon to be rectified of course with a coffee at a local shop! Not unlike what happened with former band mate Nick De Partee back in an earlier episode.In this interview, Dan and James discuss the early days of the band, James insertion into major portions of the production process, songwriting and arranging styles and...2015-12-0234 min
Frequency PodcastCMS NW - Nathan Mark Begins the Songwriter JourneyCMS NW - Nathan Mark Begins the Songwriter Journey by Joe Brookhouse and Dan Thomson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2015-11-1407 min
Frequency PodcastCMS NW - Wombat Worship with Mia FieldesCMS NW - Wombat Worship with Mia Fieldes by Joe Brookhouse and Dan Thomson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2015-11-1325 min
Frequency PodcastCMS NW - Healing the Nation with Don MoenCMS NW - Healing the Nation with Don Moen by Joe Brookhouse and Dan Thomson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2015-11-1308 min
Frequency PodcastAMPD Interview 15 - On the Road With ChristaAn episode or two ago, Dan and Joe were chatting about our friend, Christa Wells. Christa has been on tour with Plumb and has journaled about the experience on her blog. Dan remarked about how honest and vulnerable the entries were. So we decided to connect with Christa to see if she would spend some time chatting with us about the glamorous life of an indie artist on the road and how touring with a large act is quite a different animal. She kindly obliged us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2015-11-0917 min
Frequency PodcastAMPD Interview 13 - Eyes Up with Jason Roy of Building 429In our latest Amp’d Interview (#13 if you’re counting), Joe sits down with Building 429 frontman Jason Roy. We caught a few minutes of Jason’s time as he was enjoying the excitement of interstate travel on a tour bus. Joe and Jason explore the band’s new album, Unashamed, which is available today (September 25, 2015). In addition, they chat about Building 429’s involvement with the Kendrick Brothers and their movie, War Room, which songs are good to run to, and what Christian artistic endeavors are currently inspiring him. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio2015-09-2426 min
Frequency PodcastPodcast Episode 34 - Digging In with Elias Dummer of The City HarmonicHappy Friday, everyone! We’re back – just in the time for the weekend, with episode 34. Our guest is a gentleman who makes up one quarter of the Juno Award winning band, The City Harmonic – none other than Elias Dummer. He’s the band’s front man, plays piano, and writes many of their songs. He’s also a native of Hamilton, Ontario, which is one of Dan’s old stomping grounds. Dan takes the lead on this in-depth interview with Elias touching on the new album, We Are, the nature of worship, and his heart for Hamilton and uniting churches. Host...2015-09-1858 min
Frequency PodcastPodcast Episode 33 - Brad Guldemond Reaches a New AudienceWe’re back with episode 33 of the podcast! In this episode we introduce you to Brad Guldemond, a singer/songwriter and Canadian to the delight of our co-host Dan Thomson. In this episode, we talk about songwriting, opportunities for collaboration and Brad’s focus on kids’ worship music as well as fun new lyric videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2015-09-101h 06
Frequency PodcastPodcast Episode 32: Interview with David DunnWe sit down with BEC recording artist David Dunn regarding his latest release, Crystal Clear. Joe chats with David about his stint on The Voice, songwriting, and some tough truths about being an artist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2015-08-2248 min
Frequency PodcastAmp'd Interview 10: Josh Wilson Says "Yes" with New AlbumPerhaps we say this too much, but we really mean it this time: You are in for a treat today. For our latest Amp’d Interview, we brought on recording artist Josh Wilson to talk about his forthcoming album That Was Then This Is Now (July 31, 2015). Not only that, but we invited author (and occasional guest) Bonnie Gray to sit in as co-host for the interview. In fact, Bonnie did such a great job, Joe effectively just sat back and enjoyed the experience. We think you’ll do the same.Josh and company chat about the new album and play some...2015-07-2934 min
Frequency PodcastPodcast Episode 31 - Unveiled with Amy SavinWe’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 album is entitled “Unveiled” and is a concept album!Tune in now as we discuss her writing...2015-06-201h 06
Frequency PodcastAMPD Interview 9 - Brothers McClurgIn 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 their music is great. Therefore, we made the decision to swallow our pride and shar...2015-06-1207 min
Frequency PodcastPodcast Episode 30 - Recapturing Your Lost Time with Jessica TurnerJessica 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.2015-03-141h 02
Frequency PodcastAMPD Interview 5 - Skylar KaylynIn 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, but Wyoming is Wyoming, and Joe tends to get excited about these things.As...2015-01-3100 min
Frequency PodcastPodcast Episode 29 - The Many Facets of Drew BrownIt’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 Drew to discuss the inspiration for his unique style, why his independence is important, and...2015-01-2351 min
Frequency PodcastPodcast Episode 28 - Christian Musician Summit HighlightsAs 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 information.2014-12-2643 min
Frequency PodcastAmp'd Interview 3 - Sarah BruscoWe 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.2014-12-0618 min
Frequency PodcastAmpd Interview 2 - Ross KingWe 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.2014-12-0508 min
Frequency PodcastCMS 2014 Lightning Interview - Dave ClevelandDuring 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 one of the most gifted guitarists on the planet.There is a bit of history behind this chat...2014-11-1906 min
Frequency PodcastKingdom by CFN Worship: A Special Review and InterviewToday, 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 Worship – making it a unique and sentimental occasion for them both. Spend a few minutes with Gabriel, Jessica, and Joe to learnOur Quick ReviewAlbum: KingdomArtist: Christ...2014-11-1118 min
Frequency PodcastPodcast Episode 27 - Passionate, Pragmatic and Independent with Robbie SeayBack 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 Robbie last month which resulted in an engaging and comprehensive conversation – one that should be considered comp...2014-11-0759 min
Frequency PodcastPodcast Episode 26 - Daniel Darling: At the Intersection of Faith and CultureWe’re always excited when Dan takes a turn in the interviewers chair, and Episode 26 is just such an occasion. We had the unique opportunity to engage with pastor and author Daniel Darling, who also happens to be the Vice President for Communications for the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) of the Southern Baptist Convention.With his years of experience at the pulpit and as a regular contributor to any number of publications, Daniel offers a unique perspective on life as a professional writer. Add in his current position with ERLC, and you get a wide-ranging conversation on topics th...2014-10-1143 min
Frequency PodcastWise Words 23 - Robbie SeayLast week, Joe sat down with Robbie Seay to chat about his forthcoming Psalms LP. During their conversation, they dipped into the topic of his work as a producer and the associated interaction with other independent artists. The full interview will be coming in a couple of weeks, but for now, we hope you enjoy this excerpt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2014-10-0103 min
Frequency PodcastPodcast Episode 23 - CRU, Culture, and Comics with Matt MikalatosWe continue our conversation with author Matt Mikalatos in Episode 23. Transitioning from the discussion of his latest work, The First Time We Saw Him: Awakening to the Wonder of Jesus, Matt and Joe discuss his writing style and how that is informed by his day job work for CRU, formally known as Campus Crusades for Christ. This quickly becomes a discussion of culture and evangelism. And just for fun, we wrap up with a discussion of graphic novels and comic books, notably discussing one of Matt’s favorite writers, the renowned Gene Yang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...2014-08-2037 min
Frequency PodcastPodcast Episode 22 - Matt Mikalatos Offers a Fresh Take on ScriptureWe’ve been angling to interview author Matt Mikalatos almost since Frequency’s inception. His first published book, My Imaginary Jesus was a fresh and often hilarious search for the real Jesus. When we found out he had a new book out, we were quick to jump into action. In our 22nd episode, we offer the first part of our conversation with the Northwest native and dig into his latest offering: The First Time We Saw Him: Awakening to the Wonder of Jesus.Matt’s compassion, intelligence, and humor are always up front, which translates to his writing. He tells Joe ab...2014-08-0536 min
Frequency PodcastWise Words 11 - Nick DeparteeLate January 2012, Joe was offered the opportunity to interview Nick de Partee of Kutless for The Songwriters Cafe as part of the promotion of their 2012 release, Believer. This week’s Wise Words installment – our 11th – is an excerpt from that conversation. Nick shares why it’s important both to himself and other members of the band to keep Christ at the center of all things. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2014-07-0203 min
Frequency PodcastPodcast Episode 19 - Jessica Campbell – Indie Done RightWe’ve been chatting a lot about this interview with our Episode 19 guest. Jessica Campbell is a critically-acclaimed indie singer/songwriter based in Nashville. Her 2013 release The Anchor & the Sail was not only well-received but songs have been frequency featured in media – including a nod in USA Today for her song “Gone”.Our conversation with Jessica is full of insight and covers a lot of ground. She addresses the apparent gap that exists between different levels of indie artists, the benefit of media song placement, writing with Michael Farren (of Pocket Full of Rocks) and the truly glamourous nature of promotin...2014-06-0251 min
Frequency PodcastWise Words 4 - Ross KingIt’s time for the fourth installment of our Wise Words series of mini-posts. Joe connected with Ross King, our guest on Episode 10. Ross had recently shared via Twitter a post addressing some hard truths associated with the music industry: What People Don’t Want to Believe. We asked him to address one of those truths. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2014-05-1403 min
Frequency PodcastPodcast Episode 17 – Interview with Gabriel AllredFor those of you thought it would never arrive, that it was a mythical creature like a unicorn or a Texas Democrat, we are ridiculously thrilled to present you with the long-awaited Gabriel Allred interview. To bring you up-to-date, we interviewed Gabe on Halloween 2013, just a couple of days before the release of a new CFNI recording (No Ordinary Love) and during the week of their annual worship retreat, Resonate. After a lot of great conversation, it became abundantly clear that I had an editing nightmare on my hands. Gabe laughed at me. So…six months later, we are finally ro...2014-05-0852 min
Frequency PodcastPodcast Episode 16 – Interview with Claire Díaz-OrtizFor our latest full episode of the podcast, we’re pleased to feature guest Claire Díaz-Ortiz. Some of you may already be familiar with Claire as an author, speaker, and technology innovator who has been named one of the 100 Most Creative People in Business by Fast Company.Claire has published a number books that address topics such as business, productivity, or technology. But her new book is very personal. She just published Hope Runs: An American Tourist, a Kenyan Boy, a Journey of Redemption, a joint memoir written with her Kenyan foster son, Sammy. Joe and Claire discuss the how...2014-04-3051 min
Frequency PodcastBook Review - One Way Love by Tullian TchividjianI (Dan) recently had the opportunity to read Tullian Tchividjian’s latest book One Way Love – Inexhaustible Grace for an Exhausted World. This book was highly anticipated – not only because of his relationship to Billy Graham (Tullian is his grandson), but also the subject matter on “Grace”, which is the very topic of The Gospel Coalition – Atlantic Canada‘s conference this coming August 5-7, 2014 in Charlottetown PEI.I will say it’s easy to be cynical of an author that has a total of 28 endorsements at the front of the book from all walks of life. It seems that there is a lot of conv...2014-04-2102 min
Frequency PodcastWise Words 2: Gabriel AllredLast week, we introduced our Wise Words series of mini-posts featuring Gabriel Allred, and your response was great. Now that Joe has (finally) completed his edit of the interview with Gabriel, we can confidently report that this will be a five-episode series. So, we won’t bore you with any additional fluff – we’ll just get this published so that you can enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2014-03-2403 min
Frequency PodcastWise Words 1 - Gabriel AllredA few months ago, we had the pleasure of interviewing Gabriel Allred, worship director at Christ for the Nations Institute (Dallas, Texas) about his perspectives on ministry, music and leadership. The conversation covered a breadth of topics, and some content – for the sake of time – had to end up on the cutting room floor. Because we think highly of you, our listeners, we decided to get creative and produce a series of mini-segments we’re calling Wise Words that feature standalone bites of the conversation. Here is our first mini post – we hope you enjoy! We’ll be featuring a new Wise W...2014-03-1703 min
Frequency PodcastPodcast Episode 14 - Ellie Holcomb - Humor, Humility, and VulnerabilityHowdy, folks. We have a little surprise for you this episode (#14). Earlier this week, our guest’s first full length album, As Sure as the Sun, was released and quickly scaled the iTunes charts – ultimately reaching #1 on Christian & Gospel charts and #8 on the overall albums charts. To reach that level as a Christian artist is remarkable, but to do so as an independent artist for one’s first major release is unheard of. So Tuesday afternoon, the very generous Ellie Holcomb took time out of release day craziness to talk to Joe…ellie_hi_fiveEllie demonstrates her humor, humility, and vulnerab...2014-02-2145 min
Frequency PodcastPodcast Episode 13 - Tim Timmons - Varsity American ChristianIt’s time for Episode 13, our first of 2014. As I’m sure you also experienced, the holidays kept us hopping, and we’re just now coming out from under the weight of it all. We’re excited to share an engaging conversation with worship leader and Essential Worship artist, Tim Timmons. Tim’s passion, unique style, and energy made his 2013 release Cast My Cares one of the most compelling worship releases of the year.Joe caught up with him at home during a rare break from his touring schedule. Tim, who refers to himself as a “varsity American Christian”, discusses the effort req...2014-01-2931 min
Frequency PodcastPodcast Episode 12 - Interview with Emily P. FreemanThe holidays are in full swing, and we’re excited about the season. We’re also pretty stoked about Episode 12. Our guest is author Emily P.Freeman, author of Grace for the Good Girl and the recently published A Million Little Ways, a book that – if you’ve read our review – you know we’re quite fond of… Emily FreemanEmily’s heart for artists is apparent during her conversation with Joe. She shares her own journey as an artist as she moved from music to sign language and finally to writing. They discuss how important it is as an artist to show up (and...2013-12-1442 min
Frequency PodcastPodcast Episode 11 - Don Poythress – Genuine and GenerousJust in time for you to enjoy over the long Thanksgiving weekend (for our listeners in the States), we present to you Episode 11 featuring GMA award-winning songwriter Don Poythress. Don is one of the most talented and prolific writers working country and Christian music today. Ask anyone with whom he’s worked, and they’ll also tell you he is one of the most genuine and generous folks around.Don and Joe share a few laughs as they discuss the occasional awkwardness associated with co-writing, what keeps him writing each day – even when he doesn’t feel like it, and why he d...2013-11-2742 min
Frequency PodcastCheck-In with Travis ThrasherOur guest from Episode 5, Travis Thrasher, has had a busy year. At the time we spoke to him this past spring, he was promoting the release of his novelization of Home Run – just a few months after publishing the fourth and final book in the Solitary Tales series, Hurt: A Novel. This summer, he published two more books, both collaborations: Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not? with country artists Thompson Square, and the self-published Never Let Go with Mac & Mary Owen. Finally, in October, he releases his fifth book of 2013, Time For Me to Come Home, another collaboration, this ti...2013-10-3021 min
Frequency PodcastPodcast Episode 9 – Interview with Preston SprinkleFor Episode 9, we welcome professor, speaker, and author Preston Sprinkle. With his latest work, Fight: A Christian Case for Non-Violence, he takes on the subject of violence and how the Bible directs us to respond. It is a provocative and timely topic. Joe and Preston have an engaging conversation about the book, finding balance between academia and being approachable, and how he approaches the craft of writing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2013-10-2331 min
Frequency PodcastBonus Episode - Interview with Keith GettyWake up! Yes, you’re right. It is too early for a new episode, but we just couldn’t help ourselves. Joe caught up with modern hymnist Keith Getty fast on the heels of the release of Live at The Gospel Coalition, an album of traditional and modern hymns. The project was recorded this past Spring with his wife, Kristyn, at the National Conference of The Gospel Coalition in Orlando, Florida. Keith & KristynOur very own Dan Thomson was at the conference and served in the 250-member choir that sings throughout (if you listen carefully, you can even hear Dan’s voice...2013-10-1022 min
Frequency PodcastPodcast Episode 6 – Interview with Peyton JonesEpisode 6 is here! We’re very excited to feature author Peyton Jones as our guest. Peyton Jones is founding coach of New Breed Church Planting UK/USA. He has worked as a tentmaker, a firefighter, factory worker, and psychiatric nurse, bringing all these experiences to the table in ministry…Have we intrigued you yet? Be sure to join Joe and Peyton as they discuss his book Church Zero as well as discussing perspectives on ministry and life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2013-08-2254 min
Frequency PodcastPodcast Episode 5 – Interview with Travis ThrasherHoly cow! At long last, Episode 5 is finally here. You can catch our excuses on the podcast, but needless to say, it’s been a busy season for both our hosts. We’re just glad to be back and to have you here with us.We’re very excited to feature author Travis Thrasher as our guest. Travis is a genre-defying author – he’s written more than 20 books which span from horror to love stories. Not many artists can be referred to as both the Christian Stephen King and the Christian Nicholas Sparks. Joe and Travis discuss his most recent work, Home...2013-05-2252 min