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Stories and Songs by AfterglowEpisode 33 - I Want to FeelThe yearnings we all feel for a heartfelt connection to the Spirit can be bittersweet.
When we feel connected, they elevate us and allow us to draw closer to the powers
of Heaven. When we feel separated from divine influence, our spirits long to be
reunited with the source of pure joy and lasting comfort.
For almost 50 years, Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay of Afterglow have been writing, recording and performing inspirational music for people of faith around the globe. Behind their songs, however, are the stories that have enriched and informed their lives--stories...2025-05-1214 minStories and Songs by AfterglowEpisode 32 - It is Well With My SoulThis classic Christian hymn originates from a heart-breaking story of tragedy and
overcoming trials. Horatio Spafford, a late nineteenth-century businessman whose
children were lost on a trans-Atlantic voyage, penned the heartfelt lyrics to this song,
an anthem to faith and resilience in the face of adversity. His words resonate today,
and his family’s commitment to service and purpose are an ongoing legacy.
For almost 50 years, Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay of Afterglow have been writing, recording and performing inspirational music for people of faith around the globe. Behind their songs, however, are th...2025-05-0414 minStories and Songs by AfterglowEpisode 31 - Welcome ChangeThere are some non-traditional, quirky (at least for Afterglow!) elements to this song,
a light-hearted reminder to all of us to be open to the twists and turns that life
sometimes delivers to us, and maybe more importantly, to trust that the Lord’s plan
for us is always better, more inspired, and more elevating than what we might have
had in mind. The goal is to see and welcome the changes that come our way as
opportunities to grow and draw nearer to our Heavenly Father by humbly submitting
to His will....2025-04-2814 minStories and Songs by AfterglowEpisode 30 - If OnlyThis song, written by Joel many years ago, is a plaintive cry , a hope that all of us
can better understand the great gift of the Atonement of Jesus Christ, and the
transformative blessings it can bring to each of our lives. If only we fully understood
His sacrifice for us, there would be nothing we wouldn’t be willing to do to bring Him
more completely into our lives.
For almost 50 years, Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay of Afterglow have been writing, recording and performing inspirational music for people of faith around th...2025-04-2119 minStories and Songs by AfterglowEpisode 29 - Evening PrayerWe have done only a few acapella recordings, but for this song, a musical prayer at
the end of the day, it just seemed right. Simple and plain, this is both an expression
of gratitude for our many blessings, and a plea to help us stay on the covenant path
and serve and love those around us.
For almost 50 years, Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay of Afterglow have been writing, recording and performing inspirational music for people of faith around the globe. Behind their songs, however, are the stories that have enriched and informed...2025-04-1409 minStories and Songs by AfterglowEpisode 28 - Faith to BelieveIn these days of trial and challenge, our prophet has emphasized the need for each of us to gain our own witness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Through sincere prayer and a consistent study of His words, the Holy Ghost will testify to our hearts the knowledge of the truth, which in turn brings joy and a desire to serve and share with others.
For almost 50 years, Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay of Afterglow have been writing, recording and performing inspirational music for people of faith around the globe. Behind their songs, however, are the stories t...2025-04-0721 minStories and Songs by AfterglowEpisode 27 - I'll Give My LoveAt times we may feel we’re falling short of our potential, and our weaknesses may weigh us down. Our Savior's redemptive and enabling Atonement allows us to bring a broken heart and contrite spirit to the altar of the Lord. He provides comfort, forgiveness and healing. HIs ability to lift us, helps to turn our weaknesses into strengths.
For almost 50 years, Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay of Afterglow have been writing, recording and performing inspirational music for people of faith around the globe. Behind their songs, however, are the stories that have enriched and informed their li...2025-03-3010 minStories and Songs by AfterglowEpisode 26 - The Nashville ExperienceWe were blessed to be able to record two albums of country music in Nashville,
which represented a huge opportunity for us. We wrote a few original songs, and
gathered some of the best music we could find from other writers, both at home in
Utah and in the Nashville community, to create Close to Home and No Love Lost.
The experience of working with such talented people and learning to work in another
genre of music was an unforgettable memory.
For almost 50 years, Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay of Afterglow have...2025-03-2320 minStories and Songs by AfterglowEpisode 25 - The Love Song ExperimentAs experiments go, this one turned out to be a fun success! In the 1980s, we turned
our attention to writing and recording two collections of original songs dealing with
love and family. These two albums, It Takes Love and Love Notes, recorded in Salt
Lake City and Los Angeles, gave us the opportunity to work with talented musicians
and arrangers, and open up our musical horizons in new and different ways.
For almost 50 years, Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay of Afterglow have been writing, recording and performing inspirational music for people of...2025-03-1716 minStories and Songs by AfterglowEpisode 24 - One StepSometimes the search for faith and meaning in life comes ‘one step at a time’, or
even a step forward and a step back. It can sometimes feel as though we aren’t
making the consistent progress toward heaven that we would hope, but the message
of this song is that our Heavenly Father is at least as interested in our direction as
He is in our current position.
For almost 50 years, Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay of Afterglow have been writing, recording and performing inspirational music for people of faith around the globe...2025-03-0913 minStories and Songs by AfterglowEpisode 23 - He Sees Every SparrowA favorite phrase from the New Testament inspired this song, a reminder that not
even a sparrow can fall from heaven without our Heavenly Father’s notice. He sees
us in every moment and every trial, and loves us no matter our choices—His only
goal is to bring us home.
For almost 50 years, Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay of Afterglow have been writing, recording and performing inspirational music for people of faith around the globe. Behind their songs, however, are the stories that have enriched and informed their lives--stories of faith and family, chal...2025-03-0319 minStories and Songs by AfterglowEpisode 22 - I'm Going HomeThis early original song explores the journey of the plan of happiness established by
our Heavenly Father, filled with both joys and sorrows, and leading us through our
life’s experiences back to Him.
For almost 50 years, Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay of Afterglow have been writing, recording and performing inspirational music for people of faith around the globe. Behind their songs, however, are the stories that have enriched and informed their lives--stories of faith and family, challenges and triumphs, joy and trials. Join us to discover both the stories and songs of Afterglow! For mo...2025-02-2418 minStories and Songs by AfterglowEpisode 21 - The First FaceBoth of us were blessed with mothers who taught and led us by example throughout
their lives. In their later years, they’ve also shown us how to endure with grace all
the trials and challenges life can bring—the ‘first face we saw’ has been with us all
along.
For almost 50 years, Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay of Afterglow have been writing, recording and performing inspirational music for people of faith around the globe. Behind their songs, however, are the stories that have enriched and informed their lives--stories of faith and family, challenges and triu...2025-02-1721 minStories and Songs by AfterglowEpisode 20 - MercyvilleA search for an appropriate ‘title cut’ for one of our albums led to discovering this
beautiful song and message, written by our friends Don Stirling and Brett Raymond.
One of our greatest blessings and responsibilities in this life is to serve and lift
others, especially when they’re passing through trials and sorrow.
For almost 50 years, Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay of Afterglow have been writing, recording and performing inspirational music for people of faith around the globe. Behind their songs, however, are the stories that have enriched and informed their lives--stories of faith...2025-02-1017 minStories and Songs by AfterglowEpisode 19 - In TimeOne of our challenges in this mortal life is to learn to wait on the Lord’s timing for the
things we desire the most. Even when we hope for righteous things, it can be difficult
to humbly accept that His plan for us is better than anything we might have had in
mind.
For almost 50 years, Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay of Afterglow have been writing, recording and performing inspirational music for people of faith around the globe. Behind their songs, however, are the stories that have enriched and informed their lives--stories of fa...2025-02-0221 minStories and Songs by AfterglowEpisode 18 - A New HeartThe people of King Benjamin in the Book of Mormon, on hearing the inspired truths
of his farewell address, experienced a ‘mighty change’ in their hearts. While their
experience was sudden and dramatic, we can all set aside our tendencies to wander
from the Lord and become His sons and daughters through His Atonement.
For almost 50 years, Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay of Afterglow have been writing, recording and performing inspirational music for people of faith around the globe. Behind their songs, however, are the stories that have enriched and informed their lives--stories of fait...2025-01-2617 minStories and Songs by AfterglowEpisode 17 - The Brazil ExperienceWe were privileged to be part of an event in Brazil where church members served
their community and shared the gospel. Featuring songs recorded in Portuguese,
and many great memories of the hospitality of the Saints there!
For almost 50 years, Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay of Afterglow have been writing, recording and performing inspirational music for people of faith around the globe. Behind their songs, however, are the stories that have enriched and informed their lives--stories of faith and family, challenges and triumphs, joy and trials. Join us to discover both the stories and songs...2025-01-1919 minStories and Songs by AfterglowEpisode 16 - Faith Like a SeedA desperate father’s plea to Jesus to heal his son was the inspiration for this song, a
reminder that The Savior’s atonement is both universal and personal, and that His
promised blessings are available to all who will exercise the faith of a mustard seed.
For almost 50 years, Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay of Afterglow have been writing, recording and performing inspirational music for people of faith around the globe. Behind their songs, however, are the stories that have enriched and informed their lives--stories of faith and family, challenges and triumphs, joy and tria...2025-01-1321 minStories and Songs by AfterglowEpisode 15 - The Japan ExperienceWe had a marvelous opportunity to record an album in Japanese and return to Joel’s
mission country of Japan on two occasions, to share music and testimony with the
Saints there. Great memories!
For almost 50 years, Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay of Afterglow have been writing, recording and performing inspirational music for people of faith around the globe. Behind their songs, however, are the stories that have enriched and informed their lives--stories of faith and family, challenges and triumphs, joy and trials. Join us to discover both the stories and songs of Afterglow! For mo...2025-01-0519 minStories and Songs by AfterglowEpisode 14 - Warriors of LightWe’ve always been drawn to the scriptural references to the armor of God and the
spiritual power available to us all through faithful living. Anthems like ‘Warriors of
Light’ remind us to tap into this well of strength in standing fast in trying times.
For almost 50 years, Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay of Afterglow have been writing, recording and performing inspirational music for people of faith around the globe. Behind their songs, however, are the stories that have enriched and informed their lives--stories of faith and family, challenges and triumphs, joy and trials. Join us to...2024-12-2915 minStories and Songs by AfterglowEpisode 13 - The Other WisemanThe story of the other wiseman seems at first like a bittersweet tale—he comes so
close but can never give the gifts he intended for the Savior. Only at the end of his
life does he realize the blessings to come from his life of service and love.
For almost 50 years, Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay of Afterglow have been writing, recording and performing inspirational music for people of faith around the globe. Behind their songs, however, are the stories that have enriched and informed their lives--stories of faith and family, challenges and triumphs, jo...2024-12-2313 minStories and Songs by AfterglowEpisode 12 - Help Me Find the WayThe importance of developing a deep connection to God through the Spirit has been
emphasized by our prophet in recent years. This conversational prayer expresses
both the desire to speak to our Father and the need to listen for answers that will
guide our lives.
For almost 50 years, Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay of Afterglow have been writing, recording and performing inspirational music for people of faith around the globe. Behind their songs, however, are the stories that have enriched and informed their lives--stories of faith and family, challenges and triumphs, joy and trials...2024-12-1611 minStories and Songs by AfterglowEpisode 11 - I Can KnowThe song 'I Can Know' is a powerful lesson learned through working with young (Primary age) children that no matter our season in life, we all have access to the blessings God promises, and we can all gain our own testimonies of the Gospel.
For almost 50 years, Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay of Afterglow have been writing, recording and performing inspirational music for people of faith around the globe. Behind their songs, however, are the stories that have enriched and informed their lives--stories of faith and family, challenges and triumphs, joy and trials. Join us to discover...2024-12-0819 minStories and Songs by AfterglowEpisode 10 - The Greatest GiftThis song, written in 1983, hearkens back to Afterglow’s earliest efforts to express
ourselves through original music. The message and mission of our Savior, and His
incomparable gift of the Atonement, are truly the greatest gifts we can receive.
For almost 50 years, Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay of Afterglow have been writing, recording and performing inspirational music for people of faith around the globe. Behind their songs, however, are the stories that have enriched and informed their lives--stories of faith and family, challenges and triumphs, joy and trials. Join us to discover both the stories an...2024-12-0223 minStories and Songs by AfterglowEpisode 9 - What Can I DoOne of the most important things we can learn in this life is to love and serve as our
Savior Jesus Christ. Whether our efforts are noted by others, or done quietly without
fanfare, our challenge is to find opportunities to lift all of our brothers and sisters.
For almost 50 years, Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay of Afterglow have been writing, recording and performing inspirational music for people of faith around the globe. Behind their songs, however, are the stories that have enriched and informed their lives--stories of faith and family, challenges and triumphs, joy...2024-11-2519 minStories and Songs by AfterglowEpisode 8 -Walk This RoadFamily relationships aren’t always easy—trials and adversity can disrupt even the
strongest bonds. But a commitment to open, loving communication and to seeing
things from another’s perspective can get us through any challenge.
For almost 50 years, Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay of Afterglow have been writing, recording and performing inspirational music for people of faith around the globe. Behind their songs, however, are the stories that have enriched and informed their lives--stories of faith and family, challenges and triumphs, joy and trials. Join us to discover both the stories and songs of Afterg...2024-11-1820 minStories and Songs by AfterglowEpisode 7 - The London ExperienceWe were fortunate to record four of our albums in London, England with the National
Philharmonic Orchestra. This episode recounts the profound experiences and
cherished friendships we made there, and some memories we’ll never forget.
For almost 50 years, Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay of Afterglow have been writing, recording and performing inspirational music for people of faith around the globe. Behind their songs, however, are the stories that have enriched and informed their lives--stories of faith and family, challenges and triumphs, joy and trials. Join us to discover both the stories and songs of Af...2024-11-1147 minStories and Songs by AfterglowEpisode 6 - Teddy Bear CornerThe circle of family life provides some of the most important formative experiences
of our lives. This song, written by Joel contemplating the birth of his first child, has
been a fan favorite for its touching and personal perspective on family relationships.
For almost 50 years, Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay of Afterglow have been writing, recording and performing inspirational music for people of faith around the globe. Behind their songs, however, are the stories that have enriched and informed their lives--stories of faith and family, challenges and triumphs, joy and trials. Join us to discover...2024-11-0416 minStories and Songs by AfterglowEpisode 5 - I Heard Him ComePerhaps no song has had a more profound impact on our musical journey than this
one, penned many years ago by our friend Jeff Goodrich. Hear the story and the
message behind the song that closed thousands of performances over the past 45
years.
For almost 50 years, Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay of Afterglow have been writing, recording and performing inspirational music for people of faith around the globe. Behind their songs, however, are the stories that have enriched and informed their lives--stories of faith and family, challenges and triumphs, joy and trials. Join us...2024-10-2814 minStories and Songs by AfterglowEpisode 4 - Hold on to LifeThe challenges of mortal life can seem overwhelming at times. This song provides a
ray of light and hope, encouraging us all to ‘hold on’ to the blessings and
opportunities that lie on the other side of adversity.
For almost 50 years, Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay of Afterglow have been writing, recording and performing inspirational music for people of faith around the globe. Behind their songs, however, are the stories that have enriched and informed their lives--stories of faith and family, challenges and triumphs, joy and trials. Join us to discover both the stories and song...2024-10-2827 minStories and Songs by AfterglowEpisode 3 - Come And SeeThe invitation from the Savior is consistent and universal—to ‘come and see’ what
His promises can mean to each of us. Blessings await as we learn to follow and
emulate Jesus Christ.
For almost 50 years, Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay of Afterglow have been writing, recording and performing inspirational music for people of faith around the globe. Behind their songs, however, are the stories that have enriched and informed their lives--stories of faith and family, challenges and triumphs, joy and trials. Join us to discover both the stories and songs of Afterglow! For more inform...2024-10-1320 minStories and Songs by AfterglowEpisode 2 - Walk With MeWhen Joel’s cousin Darin passed away in 2014, he left behind a legacy of service
and love that touched thousands. This is the story of the song that attempts to tell a
piece of his story.
For almost 50 years, Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay of Afterglow have been writing, recording and performing inspirational music for people of faith around the globe. Behind their songs, however, are the stories that have enriched and informed their lives--stories of faith and family, challenges and triumphs, joy and trials. Join us to discover both the stories and songs of Af...2024-10-0724 minStories and Songs by AfterglowEpisode 1 - The BeginningsOne of the most-asked questions about Afterglow is ‘how did you guys get started?’
In this episode, we reminisce about growing up in Pleasant Grove, Utah, and
recount our early experiences singing and performing together.
For almost 50 years, Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay of Afterglow have been writing, recording and performing inspirational music for people of faith around the globe. Behind their songs, however, are the stories that have enriched and informed their lives--stories of faith and family, challenges and triumphs, joy and trials. Join us to discover both the stories and songs of Afterglow! For...2024-08-1735 min