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Strong Songs"Black Hole Sun" by SoundgardenTurns out some songs stand on their own, however memorable-slash-horrifying their music video might have been.Written by: Chris CornellProduced by: Michael BeinhornAlbum: Superunknown (1994)Listen/Buy via SongwhipALSO DISCUSSED:"Spoonman" and "The Day I Tried to Live" by Chris Cornell and Soundgarden from Superunknown, 1994Kim Thayil interview at SongfactsNorah Jones' cover of "Black Hole Sun," Live in 2021"In My Life" by Lennon/McCartney from Rubber Soul, 1965The 2021 Strong Songs interview with session guitarist Andrew Synowiec"Tom Sawyer" by Rush from Moving Pictures, 1981--------------------
2024-03-0856 min
Strong Songs"In Your Eyes" by Peter GabrielStrong Songs Season Six kicks off with a widely requested classic: Peter Gabriel's 1986 yearner "In Your Eyes." Because why hire one rhythm section when you can hire two for twice the price?Written by: Peter GabrielProduced by: Daniel LanoisAlbum: So (1986)Listen/Buy via SongwhipALSO DISCUSSED:Rick Beato's Interview with So producer Daniel Lanois"DIY" by Peter Gabriel from Peter Gabriel 2: Scratch, 1978"Sledgehammer," "Don't Give Up," and "Big Time" by Gabriel from So, 1986Kwame Ansah-Brew demonstrates the Talking Drum--------------------FEBRUARY 2024 WHOLE-NOTE PATRONS
2024-02-2353 min
Strong SongsThe Band: The Last WaltzFor the Season Five finale, Kirk takes a look at The Band and Martin Scorsese's beloved 1978 concert film The Last Waltz - "The beginning of the beginning of the end of the beginning."Featuring music by The Band: Robbie Robertson, Rick Danko, Levon Helm, Richard Manuel, and Garth HudsonDirected by: Martin ScorseseAlbum: The Last Waltz (1978)Listen/Buy via SongwhipALSO DISCUSSED/REFERENCED:"The Weight" by Robbie Robertson as covered by The Staple Singers and Aretha FranklinStudio versions of several songs from the show, featured on The...
2023-12-151h 05
Strong SongsStrong Solos, Vol. 2: Electric Guitar-alooThe electric guitar is a beautiful, maddening instrument, and man does it sound good in the right hands. On this episode, Kirk takes a deep dive into solos by guitar legends Charlie Christian, Wes Montgomery, Jimi Hendrix, and Larry Carlton.FEATURED/DISCUSSED:"Seven Come Eleven" by Charlie Christian and Benny Goodman, recorded by the Benny Goodman Sextet in 1939"Fried Pies" by Wes Montgomery from Boss Guitar, 1963"Hey Joe" by Billy Roberts recorded by the Jimi Hendrix Experience on Are You Experienced?, 1967Larry Carlton's solo on "Kid Charlemagne" by Donald Fagen and Walter Becker (AKA Steely Dan...
2023-11-171h 04Strong SongsA Little Extra ZeldaOn this bonus episode, originally recorded as a Patreon bonus in 2022, Kirk goes through a few great Legend of Zelda pieces that he didn't manage to get into on last year's Zelda-focused Strong Songs episode. If you want to hear next week's new episode on Tears of the Kingdom early, go become a patron now!FEATURED:"Tears of the Kingdom Theme" from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, comp. Manaka Kataoka, Maasa Miyoshi, Masato Ohashi, Tsukasa Usui"Song of Storms," "Dark World/Lorule Theme," "Gerudo Valley," and "The Great Fairy's Fountain" by K...
2023-10-2724 minStrong SongsBelle & Sebastian's Very Good Chord ProgressionKirk takes a tour through the cycling, modulating chord sequence in Belle & Sebastian's buoyant 2017 song "The Girl Doesn't Get It."Variation 1: | C | Dm7 | Bb | Gm FVariation 2: | C | D | Bm | Esus EVariation 3: | A | Bm | A/C# | Esus EFEATURED/DISCUSSED:"The Girl Doesn't Get It" by Belle & Sebastian from How To Solve Our Human Problems, Vol. 1, 2017"I Will Always Love You" by Dolly Parton performed by Whitney Houston on The Bodyguard soundtrack, 1992--------------------OCTOBER 2023 WHOLE-NOTE PATRONSCorpus Frisky – Ben Barron – Catherine Warner – Damon White...
2023-10-2021 min
Strong SongsCounterpoint, Chaka Kahn, & Peter GabrielKirk answers your questions on 60s pop counterpoint, Chaka Kahn syncopation, Taylor Swift's re-recording project, good practice habits, Peter Gabriel's "Sledgehammer," and more.FEATURED/DISCUSSED:"You've Got Your Troubles" by Roger Greenaway and Roger Cool, recorded by The FortunesContrapunctus 1 by J.S. Bach recorded by the Emerson String Quartet on Bach: The Art of Fugue, 2003T.I.B.W.F. by The Budos Band, from The Budos Band, 2005"Dying to Get To Europe" by Ketil Bjornstad from Seafarer's Song, 2004"The Place Where He Inserted the Blade" by Black Country, New Road from Ants From Up There, 2022"...
2023-09-0854 min
Strong Songs"Soul Vaccination" by Tower of PowerKirk climbs inside the machine-gun rhythms and unstoppable grooves of the legendary Oakland funk outfit Tower of Power.Written by: Doc Kupka and Emilio CastilloAlbum: Tower of Power (1973)Listen/Buy via SongwhipALSO DISCUSSED:"What is Hip?" "Squib Cakes" "Only So Much Oil in the Ground" "Don't Change Horses (In the Middle of a Stream)," "So Very Hard to Go," "Credit," all by Tower of Power"Saturday Night Live" theme by Howard Shore, feat. Lenny Pickett"Cold Sweat," "I Got the Feelin'," "Mother Popcorn," "Funky Drummer" by James Brown, 1967...
2023-08-2549 min
Strong Songs"Everybody Wants to Rule the World" by Tears For FearsKirk kicks off Strong Songs Season 5 with Tears For Fears' 1985 hit "Everybody Wants to Rule The World." From classic synths and drum machines to surprisingly avante-garde guitar solos, this song's got a lot more going on than you might remember.Written by: Roland Orzabal, Ian Stanley, and Chris HughesProduced by: Chris HughesAlbum: Songs from the Big Chair (1985)Listen/Buy via SongwhipALSO DISCUSSED:"Shout" and "Head Over Heels," both from Songs From the Big Chair, 1985"No One Knows" by Queens of the Stone Age from Songs...
2023-07-2847 minStrong SongsAn Operatic Odyssey, with Luigi BocciaSpecial guest Luigi Boccia takes Kirk on a magical journey through the world of the opera tenor, from Caruso and Lauri Volpi to Di Stefano and Pavarotti.Featuring performances by Luciano Pavarotti, Giuseppe Di Stefano, Enrico Caruso, Franco Corelli, Giacomo Lauri Volpi, Jussi Björling, Sergei Lemeshev, and Jon Vickers.Find a Spotify playlist of Luigi's many Tenor examples here.--------------------JULY 2023 WHOLE-NOTE PATRONSCatherine Warner – Damon White – Kaya Woodall – Dan Austin – Jay Swartz – Miriam Joy – Sean D. Winnie – Rush – Daniel Hannon-Barry – Ashley Hoag – Christopher Miller – Jamie White – Christopher McConnell – David Mascett...
2023-07-143h 38
Listening UnChainedIs There Life After a ‘Failed’ Church Plant? | Our StoryThough the numbers may be skewed in different areas, it's reported almost 80% of church plants fail. We always hear about churches succeeding or churches that unfortunately shut down from the beginning...or even years out. What do we not hear about? Is there life after a ‘failed’ church or church plant? How do you trust God after answering what you thought was your calling? Was the church a failure? Were you? What is failure in the landscape of a church?Watch or listen live today from the Ourtery Studio! Are you a ch...
2022-11-0134 min
One Size Fits NoneJames Hobson, Hill City Community ChurchWhat's it like to lead a church in one of most churched and Christian cities in the country? Well James would know. He leads a dynamic church in Lynchburg, VA and continues to reach new people with fresh insights and bold challenges. We like the way this guys thinks!James on IGHill City Community ChurchHC3 on IG
2022-09-1352 minOne Size Fits NoneSteven Moore, Avenue ChurchSteven brings experience and wisdom to church planting. Having served another church and pastor for years, he brings knowledge that can only be learned through experience. He and his family moved to Murfreesboro, TN with a launch date in mind, only to change a couple times and be better for it. He's another rugged pandemic planter that is going to help you plant strong on the other side of the pandemic.Steven on IGAvenue Church on IG
2022-09-0653 minOne Size Fits NoneJeff Moors, Rhythm ChurchJeff brings some aged wisdom to the conversation of church planting. Having been on staff at a larger southern California church as well as being well-connected to it's leaders, he has leveraged that experience and exposure to keep a strong footing through building a church in a pandemic among the other normal hurdles of planting. He's also just a real cool dude you'd like to go surfing with. Jeff on IGRhythm Church
2022-08-3046 minOne Size Fits NoneJeremy Woods, Coastway ChurchJeremy went from one vacation spot in Asheville, NC to another in Myrtle Beach, SC. After serving a decade at a megachurch as a campus pastor (among other roles), he and his wife dove into church planting near the beach. He has a unique gift of methodically thinking through and communicating expectations and standards. Listen in and you can probably apply some of this thinking in other areas of your life.Jeremy on IGCoastway Church on IGCoastway Church
2022-08-231h 05One Size Fits NoneJeremy Woods, Coastway ChurchJeremy went from one vacation spot in Asheville, NC to another in Myrtle Beach, SC. After serving a decade at a megachurch as a campus pastor (among other roles), he and his wife dove into church planting near the beach. He has a unique gift of methodically thinking through and communicating expectations and standards. Listen in and you can probably apply some of this thinking in other areas of your life.Jeremy on IGCoastway Church on IGCoastway Church
2022-08-231h 05One Size Fits None"Hot takes on finance" with Swebb and AustinMoney is one of the easiest things to come by in church planting but because it's 1) overthought and 2) idolized then we think it's one of the hardest. You can solve a lot of money problems by simply being a good investment and clear about what that means.We shake the flow up between interviews with a deeper dive into finances. Where to get money, why, how, what to think about it, and more.
2022-08-1653 minOne Size Fits None"Hot takes on finance" with Swebb and AustinMoney is one of the easiest things to come by in church planting but because it's 1) overthought and 2) idolized then we think it's one of the hardest. You can solve a lot of money problems by simply being a good investment and clear about what that means.We shake the flow up between interviews with a deeper dive into finances. Where to get money, why, how, what to think about it, and more.
2022-08-1653 minOne Size Fits NoneJason John Cowart, Freedom ChurchJason and his wife, Monique, planted Freedom Church in Liberty, Texas where they serve as Lead Pastors, and have three children, Vivianne, John William, and Audrey, and a British lab, Bree.He is an author, pastor, and a dynamic communicator who has used passion, humor, and creativity to encourage, develop, and inspire people to embrace God’s best for more than two decades. He has a passion to see people set free from sin, negative thought processes, from mediocrity and passionless Christianity. Jason lives to help people see that there is more to their relationship with God tha...
2022-08-0951 minOne Size Fits NoneJason John Cowart, Freedom ChurchJason and his wife, Monique, planted Freedom Church in Liberty, Texas where they serve as Lead Pastors, and have three children, Vivianne, John William, and Audrey, and a British lab, Bree.He is an author, pastor, and a dynamic communicator who has used passion, humor, and creativity to encourage, develop, and inspire people to embrace God’s best for more than two decades. He has a passion to see people set free from sin, negative thought processes, from mediocrity and passionless Christianity. Jason lives to help people see that there is more to their relationship with God tha...
2022-08-0951 minOne Size Fits NoneForrest Coleman, Multiply ChurchForrest and his wife left the wonderful foodie city of Charleston to go home to Kentucky and start Multiply Church in Frankfort. They've been friends of ours for a while and we've been able to cheer them on as they push into the best ahead for their church plant. Forrest has been a great example of building on his previous experiences in different cities, churches, and positions. Listen in. Share this. And give us a good rating.@ForrestColeman_ on IG@MultiplyChurch_ on IGMultiplyKY.com
2022-08-021h 06One Size Fits NoneForrest Coleman, Multiply ChurchForrest and his wife left the wonderful foodie city of Charleston to go home to Kentucky and start Multiply Church in Frankfort. They've been friends of ours for a while and we've been able to cheer them on as they push into the best ahead for their church plant. Forrest has been a great example of building on his previous experiences in different cities, churches, and positions. Listen in. Share this. And give us a good rating.@ForrestColeman_ on IG@MultiplyChurch_ on IGMultiplyKY.com
2022-08-021h 06One Size Fits NoneKeith Waller, New Life ChurchWhat would it be like if a special forces solder started a church? Well now we know. Keith and his wife, Heidi, lead a family and church in the greater Raleigh area of North Carolina. He spent over 14 years in the Army and yielded to yet a higher calling to build the Church as a pastor. He has a lot of experience and wisdom to share, listen well. @Keith.a.waller on IG@newlifenc.church on IGNewLifeNC.Church
2022-07-2657 minOne Size Fits NoneKeith Waller, New Life ChurchWhat would it be like if a special forces solder started a church? Well now we know. Keith and his wife, Heidi, lead a family and church in the greater Raleigh area of North Carolina. He spent over 14 years in the Army and yielded to yet a higher calling to build the Church as a pastor. He has a lot of experience and wisdom to share, listen well. @Keith.a.waller on IG@newlifenc.church on IGNewLifeNC.Church
2022-07-2657 minOne Size Fits NoneCory Ball, Redemption ChurchCory leads through vulnerability. It's both encouraging and challenging to hear his story. He's got plenty of wisdom and some of the best one-liners we've heard yet. :) Take some notes and drop some of those nuggets on a friend. Cory on IGRedemption Church on IGRedemption Church online
2022-07-191h 01One Size Fits NoneCory Ball, Redemption ChurchCory leads through vulnerability. It's both encouraging and challenging to hear his story. He's got plenty of wisdom and some of the best one-liners we've heard yet. :) Take some notes and drop some of those nuggets on a friend. Cory on IGRedemption Church on IGRedemption Church online
2022-07-191h 01One Size Fits NoneBen Tubbs, Thrive City ChurchBen is born, raised, and planted in Syracuse, NY. He's a former Creative Pastor, and his knowledge on the creative side of church was extra helpful as his church launched online in the middle of a global pandemic. He's the lead pastor of Thrive City Church in the heart of Syracuse. He brings a vulnerability that is uncommon for lead pastors, and shares some of the real and raw of church planting in this season. Listen and share!Ben Tubbs on IGThrive City ChurchThrive City Church on IG
2022-07-121h 02One Size Fits NoneBen Tubbs, Thrive City ChurchBen is born, raised, and planted in Syracuse, NY. He's a former Creative Pastor, and his knowledge on the creative side of church was extra helpful as his church launched online in the middle of a global pandemic. He's the lead pastor of Thrive City Church in the heart of Syracuse. He brings a vulnerability that is uncommon for lead pastors, and shares some of the real and raw of church planting in this season. Listen and share!Ben Tubbs on IGThrive City ChurchThrive City Church on IG
2022-07-121h 02One Size Fits NoneBONUS: Swebb's storyThis is a different take on the typical church planter story. Swebb church plant and church leadership story started in Texas (where he was born and raised), went to plant a church in Denver, swung over to Elevation in Charlotte, dropped down to Orlando to plant a campus, and circled back to Austin. The thread that links it all together: building the Church. Swebb on IGStephenPWebb.com
2022-07-081h 12One Size Fits NoneBONUS: Swebb's storyThis is a different take on the typical church planter story. Swebb church plant and church leadership story started in Texas (where he was born and raised), went to plant a church in Denver, swung over to Elevation in Charlotte, dropped down to Orlando to plant a campus, and circled back to Austin. The thread that links it all together: building the Church. Swebb on IGStephenPWebb.com
2022-07-081h 12One Size Fits NoneAllen Kendrick, Vivid ChurchAllen went from Dallas to California to South Carolina. He's the catalyst for and lead pastor of Vivid Church outside Columbia, SC. He and his wife both have that "Jonathan complex" we think more should have. You know, the "perhaps the Lord will act on our behalf" thought that propels people into dangerous yet hopeful endeavors where only God will get the glory. He's got a ton of energy, passion, and drive. But Allen points out for us that this isn't about a personality but a decision. And everyone can make a massive impact whatever their skills, circumstances, and...
2022-07-0555 minOne Size Fits NoneTrent Travis, Crosspath ChurchTrent does not, by his own admission, fit the cliche church planter mold. He's a little older and thinks a little differently. But that's where the wisdom is. He's served as a fire fighter and with EMS for many years, served churches in different states, and then decided to jump into eastern Tennessee to plant Crosspath. He's a fun guy with some good insights from a few more trips around the sun. And can offer up some solid beard balm recommendations too. Crosspath Church
2022-07-0554 minOne Size Fits NoneTrent Travis, Crosspath ChurchTrent does not, by his own admission, fit the cliche church planter mold. He's a little older and thinks a little differently. But that's where the wisdom is. He's served as a fire fighter and with EMS for many years, served churches in different states, and then decided to jump into eastern Tennessee to plant Crosspath. He's a fun guy with some good insights from a few more trips around the sun. And can offer up some solid beard balm recommendations too. Crosspath Church
2022-07-0554 minOne Size Fits NoneAllen Kendrick, Vivid ChurchAllen went from Dallas to California to South Carolina. He's the catalyst for and lead pastor of Vivid Church outside Columbia, SC. He and his wife both have that "Jonathan complex" we think more should have. You know, the "perhaps the Lord will act on our behalf" thought that propels people into dangerous yet hopeful endeavors where only God will get the glory. He's got a ton of energy, passion, and drive. But Allen points out for us that this isn't about a personality but a decision. And everyone can make a massive impact whatever their skills, circumstances, and...
2022-07-0555 minOne Size Fits NoneAustin Coleman, Heart & Soul ChurchAustin Coleman is the co-host of this podcast so it made sense that he'd be our first interview. He's the Lead Pastor and Church Planter of Heart & Soul Church in Knoxville, TN. He, his wife, and team launched their church in what some may consider the worst time to do so: September 2020, in the middle of a pandemic. But as you listen you'll learn how what seemed like an insurmountable barrier is now in the rear-view mirror and they're reaching hundreds each week and continue to grow and speak life into their city. Connect with Heart & S...
2022-06-1659 minOne Size Fits NoneAustin Coleman, Heart & Soul ChurchAustin Coleman is the co-host of this podcast so it made sense that he'd be our first interview. He's the Lead Pastor and Church Planter of Heart & Soul Church in Knoxville, TN. He, his wife, and team launched their church in what some may consider the worst time to do so: September 2020, in the middle of a pandemic. But as you listen you'll learn how what seemed like an insurmountable barrier is now in the rear-view mirror and they're reaching hundreds each week and continue to grow and speak life into their city. Connect with Heart & S...
2022-06-1659 minOne Size Fits NoneSTART HERE before you listen...It's a storytelling podcast. We know there are "experts" everywhere - I, Swebb, even claim to be one when it's convenient :) - but this podcast is focused on the stories of the pioneers and planters. From different networks, denominations, and backgrounds, we can all mine for value in their stories. If we can help you or encourage in some way in your church leadership journey or role, hit us up on Instagram @StephenPWebb and @AustinRColeman. Or at Swebb's website: StephenPWebb.com
2022-06-1502 minOne Size Fits NoneSTART HERE before you listen...It's a storytelling podcast. We know there are "experts" everywhere - I, Swebb, even claim to be one when it's convenient :) - but this podcast is focused on the stories of the pioneers and planters. From different networks, denominations, and backgrounds, we can all mine for value in their stories. If we can help you or encourage in some way in your church leadership journey or role, hit us up on Instagram @StephenPWebb and @AustinRColeman. Or at Swebb's website: StephenPWebb.com
2022-06-1502 min
ALOUD @ Los Angeles Public LibraryA Tribute to Wanda ColemanA Tribute to Wanda Coleman with Terrance Hayes and Douglas Kearney. Music by David Ornette Cherry and featuring Stephen Kessler, Ron Koertge, Laurel Ann Bogen, Charles Harper Webb, Michael Datcher, Suzanne Lummis, Sesshu Foster, Jack and Adelle Foley, Brendan Constantine, Cecilia Woloch, Robin Coste Lewis, Austin Straus.
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