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Band’s Mission Permeates Over and Underneath

Kevan Breitinger — Fri, 09 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Tenth Avenue North’s Mike Donehey says the band’s mission is to “know Christ and make Him known.” A very vertical lyrical orientation and thoughtfully arranged soundscapes will open doors easily for this melodic message.

Stephanie Smith Spins Life Lessons into Gold on Debut

Kevan Breitinger — Wed, 07 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

New Gotee artist Stephanie Smith has a story to tell, and she tells it well through the 12 rocking tracks of her debut Not Afraid. Her hard life lessons are spun into helpful gold that are sure to both entertain and help many young listeners.

Internet Buzz Paves the Way for What I Can’t See

Kevan Breitinger — Mon, 05 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

At times dissonant and rollicking, and other times spacey and ambient, Out of Ruin’s What I Can’t See has been well received even before its release—getting close to 150,000 plays on MySpace within four months of posting.

Something Old and New on Dizmas Debut

Kevan Breitinger — Fri, 02 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Dizmas will serve well as both an introduction to new fans and a pleaser for old ones: it features six re-mastered tracks from the Credential projects and four new songs written especially for this debut on Forefront Records.

Salvador Sizzles on Sixth Studio Project

Kevan Breitinger — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Salvador’s sixth studio project, Aware, contains much of the sizzle that first brought them into favor back in 2000. Salvador isn't doing much that’s new here. But as the only Spanish jam band in the market, they probably don’t need to reinvent the wheel.

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Worship Matters

Bob Kauflin — Wed, 07 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

In Worship Matters, pastor and songwriter Bob Kauflin skillfully instructs fellow pastors, musicians, and worship leaders to root corporate worship in unchanging scriptural principles rather than divisive cultural trends. Read an excerpt.

The Doxology: A Song of Praise

Eva Marie Everson — Sat, 03 May 2008 05:40:00 GMT

There is a supremacy and a need to render to the Lord that which belongs solely to Him: our praise, our honor, and our worship. In doing so, we glorify Him.

Toward a Philosophy of Worship

Paul Dean — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 05:43:00 GMT

According to the New Testament, all of life is worship. The impetus and goal of all that we do is worship. In other words, the more we worship God, the more we are compelled to glorify Him, advance the gospel, and serve others. Then, as we seek to advance the gospel, the goal is that persons come to know Christ and glorify God for His mercy (Rom. 15:9).

Jami Smith Gently Rocks with Faith in You

Kevan Breitinger — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

It’s great to welcome back Jami Smith with her sixth studio album, a thirteen track collection of thoughtful, artful vertical songs—plus two bonus tracks. Worship lovers who like their rock gentle will adore this offering.

Born to Worship Commemorates Kelly’s Freedom

Kevan Breitinger — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Sarah Kelly indicates that Born to Worship chronicles her journey away from “self-hatred and abuse.” It is because of this release that she is worshipping in true freedom, and many of the new songs commemorate just that.

Band’s Mission Permeates Over and Underneath

Kevan Breitinger — Fri, 09 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Stephanie Smith Spins Life Lessons into Gold on Debut

Kevan Breitinger — Wed, 07 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Internet Buzz Paves the Way for What I Can’t See

Kevan Breitinger — Mon, 05 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Something Old and New on Dizmas Debut

Kevan Breitinger — Fri, 02 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Salvador Sizzles on Sixth Studio Project

Kevan Breitinger — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Idol Chatter: Jason Castro Cast Out

Laura MacCorkle — Thu, 08 May 2008 07:03:00 GMT

“Do the right thing.” That’s what American Idol Season 7 voters FINALLY did last night, when Jason Castro was eliminated from the competition. See what Coworker Chad and I have to say about that, as well as who we think will be the last ones standing in the finale.

Idol Chatter: Competition or Conspiracy?

Laura MacCorkle — Wed, 07 May 2008 07:08:00 GMT

Is the truth really out there? Coworker Chad and I are beginning to wonder. Seriously. Especially after last night’s strange performances on American Idol Season 7 (classics from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame) and the judges’'corresponding, conveniently too-harsh or not-too-harsh comments.

Irony Man

Jerry Bowyer — Wed, 07 May 2008 03:00:00 GMT

Yes, I loved it. I've got an Y-chromosome, what do you expect? He is a man wrapped in a robot, wrapped in a missile. Oh, and he shoots lightning. He kills terrorists. He saves children. According to CNBC, Americans paid over one hundred million dollars in one weekend to see Iron Man do all that stuff.

Jerry Bowyer on Kudlow & Company

Jerry Bowyer — Wed, 07 May 2008 02:57:00 GMT

Jerry appeared on CNBC’s Kudlow & Company on Monday, May 5th. The show aired at 7:00 PM EST.

Wednesday's Wasabi Talk

Eric Hogue — Wed, 07 May 2008 02:34:00 GMT

Have you heard "The Lecture" by the Professor who is dying of cancer? Today we'll give some time to his words and content. Also, a new Evangelical Manifesto has been released and signed by numerous Evangelicals. We'll read it and take your calls on the show.