Church Jams Now!

Last year we were only visiting a planet with Larry Norman. Now we're journeying back into the past listening to So Long Ago the Garden. This is the second album in his acclaimed trilogy. Will it be the Same Old Story where Larry wows us with the follow up to his landmark 1972 record? Or has he bitten into the forbidden fruit, and we’ll have our spirits baroquen. Meet Us At The Airport so we can Fly, Fly, Fly back to 1973 to catch a connecting flight to So Long Ago The Garden.Church Jams Now is sponsored by Collide Records. Visit colliderecords.com and use promo code “churchjamsnow” for 20% off your first purchase!If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Email: [email protected]: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

We’re making the Ascent to cover The Silver Cord by The Classic Crime with our friend Ty Maier. It's a long record, but there’s plenty of fun to be had, including a new game from Kylan, concept album musings, and an important PSA on using your local library from Ty. Join us as we cover Everything from The End to The Beginning on The Silver Cord.Church Jams Now is sponsored by Collide Records. Visit colliderecords.com and use promo code “churchjamsnow” for 20% off your first purchase!If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Email: [email protected]: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

We just can’t seem to keep quiet about Keep Quiet by Sons. We’re joined by Kyle Laster and Jordan McGee from the band to hear more about it. There are a lot of ups and downs regarding this record for them. We loved hearing about this time in their lives, the history of the band, and Keep Quiet’s legacy. This was a special episode for us being able to provide an opportunity for these artists to speak about their music in a way they haven’t been able to before. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did.Church Jams Now is sponsored by Collide Records. Visit colliderecords.com and use promo code “churchjamsnow” for 20% off your first purchase!If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Email: [email protected]: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

We might seem a little down based on the record we’re covering today, but it’s actually a wishlist record that we’re covering on its 18th anniversary to celebrate TJ’s birthday! So we are going into The Great Depression but for a joyous occasion. This is our first Blindside record on the show, and we’re excited to hear what these four Swedes have in store for us. It’s no secret where TJ’s landing on this one. Are Kylan and Josh to follow TJ in their assessment, or will they come to rest in their own great depression this time? You could ask us now, or you could listen for yourself to find out.Church Jams Now is sponsored by Collide Records. Visit colliderecords.com and use promo code “churchjamsnow” for 20% off your first purchase!If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Email: [email protected]: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

We’re covering Fourth From the Last by The W’s to celebrate its 25th anniversary. And if that wasn’t exciting enough, we’re joined by one of the W’s, Valentine Hellman! Val was a saxophonist and occasional clarinetist in the band. We had such an amazing time with Val hearing first-hand about the early days of the band, all the songs on this record, and more! Why don’t you skid-il-ly-do on over and celebrate a record that’s Fourth From the Last in the alphabet, but first in our hearts.Church Jams Now is sponsored by Collide Records. Visit colliderecords.com and use promo code “churchjamsnow” for 20% off your first purchase!If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Email: [email protected]: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

We’ve got the notion to cover What Are You Waiting For? by FM Static to start the commotion for its twentieth anniversary. This is a wishlist record Josh has been waiting to cover on the show, and he’s sure Kylan and TJ will love it definitely maybe. Would you like to find out how it feels running through the high school hallways of this record twenty years later? Call up your friends, head out to the beach, and play this episode on your first stereo for the optimal listening experience.Church Jams Now is sponsored by Collide Records. Visit colliderecords.com and use promo code “churchjamsnow” for 20% off your first purchase!If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Email: [email protected]: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

We had the pleasure of talking to Aaron Newberry from Sons and many others about his music career. We considered making bingo cards for all the bands we mention in the interview, but it might be easier to keep track of the bands Aaron hasn’t played with. Of course we talk about Sons and their record, Keep Quiet. Aaron’s making music under the name Kid Again, and he’s working on tons of really cool projects these days. We had a wonderful time talking with Aaron about music, composing, and his artistic process. We hope you enjoy our conversation!Church Jams Now is sponsored by Collide Records. Visit colliderecords.com and use promo code “churchjamsnow” for 20% off your first purchase!If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Email: [email protected]: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

We’ve been getting pretty rambunctious on the show lately so we’re going to try being a little more reserved while we cover Keep Quiet by Sons. It seems the record’s title was somewhat prophetic, and the buzz around it was accordingly hushed. Josh is looking to change that, however, and bring awareness to this overlooked record. Will Kylan and TJ Believe in Something after listening, or will they feel it’s nothing new Under the Sun?Church Jams Now is sponsored by Collide Records. Visit colliderecords.com and use promo code “churchjamsnow” for 20% off your first purchase!If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Email: [email protected]: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

We’re breaking free of the Typical as we cover the self-titled, debut record from Mutemath. This is a wishlist record for TJ, and it was picked by our guest, Adrian Hummel. Adrian was a DJ at 89.7 Power FM in DFW, which we mention quite often on the show. He’s also a huge fan and owner of some one-of-a-kind Mutemath memorabilia. Kylan discovered he may have been cursed by a witch, but other than that we had a great time talking Mutemath.Church Jams Now is sponsored by Collide Records. Visit colliderecords.com and use promo code “churchjamsnow” for 20% off your first purchase!If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Email: [email protected]: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

We’re stepping right up to the microphone to cover our third Newsboys record, Step Up To The Microphone. This record abounds with musical touchpoints, and we make it our mission to identify as many as humanly possible. It’s also never too early to start planning your Halloween costume, and we’ve got a few solid ideas from this episode. If the truth be known whether this record is a bop or a flop, do you really wanna know?Church Jams Now is sponsored by Collide Records. Visit colliderecords.com and use promo code “churchjamsnow” for 20% off your first purchase!If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Email: [email protected]: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

Once upon a one time, one time, one time, one time, one time there was a podcast that covered Kaleidoscope Superior by Earthsuit. Luminary wizard Jonathan Hoogendoorn joined the hosts on their quest to search out and find the mysterious being known only as the Schizophreniac. Many obstacles arose along their journey. There were harrowing sky flashings, wheels within wheels, and a narrow escape from the deadly creature, Funkmouth Tobootcha. Nevertheless, they persisted against the grain of defeat. Our heroes completed their quest, returned home riding on a whitehorse, and lived happily ever after in Osmosis Land.Church Jams Now is sponsored by Collide Records. Visit colliderecords.com and use promo code “churchjamsnow” for 20% off your first purchase!If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Email: [email protected]: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

We're back with Abishai Collingsworth from Wolves At The Gate & Project 86, but this time he joins us as a regular guy to cover Messengers by August Burns Red. We couldn't have asked for a better regular guest to dive into the insane drumming on this record. Wipe the mud chords off your shoes, grab your china cymbal, and hearken to what tidings the Messengers from Lancaster, PA bring.Church Jams Now is sponsored by Collide Records. Visit colliderecords.com and use promo code “churchjamsnow” for 20% off your first purchase!If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Voicemail: 971-380-5660Email: [email protected]: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

This week we’re joined by Abishai Collingsworth, drummer extraordinaire in Wolves At The Gate and Project 86. He’s also played with The Overseer, Becoming the Archetype, The Ongoing Concept, and Colton Dixon, which is quite the resume. We get to hear from Abishai on how he got into the scene and the impressive career he’s had so far. We hope you enjoy our conversation with Abishai because there may be another one in the very near future. We only have one question: are you aware of the movement?Church Jams Now is sponsored by Collide Records. Visit colliderecords.com and use promo code “churchjamsnow” for 20% off your first purchase!If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Voicemail: 971-380-5660Email: [email protected]: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

For our 50th volume we are indeed covering Larry-Boy: The Soundtrack from 1999. We thought it would be fun to get a little goofy to celebrate 50 volumes of CJN. You can still expect the same hard-hitting critical analysis even when we're covering music from an animated kids show about a vegetable superhero. Surprisingly, there's a lot more to this soundtrack than you might expect. Mind your peas & cukes, set plungers to listen, and let's go save Bumblyburg!Church Jams Now is sponsored by Collide Records. Visit colliderecords.com and use promo code “churchjamsnow” for 20% off your first purchase!If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Voicemail: 971-380-5660Email: [email protected]: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

Do You Feel like you’ve been Waiting forever for us to cover the one man band spectacular that is The Rocket Summer? All I Have to say is it’s time to Break It Out. So In This Hour… or two... we dive into Do You Feel by The Rocket Summer. Will we have So Much Love for this record, or will we be Taken Aback? Save yourself from wondering and join us for some High Life Scenery while we listen to Do You Feel.Church Jams Now is sponsored by Collide Records. Visit colliderecords.com and use promo code “churchjamsnow” for 20% off your first purchase!If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Voicemail: 971-380-5660Email: [email protected]: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

This week we’re joined by Roman Haviland, the founding bassist of Maylene & the Sons of Disaster. Roman is the second longest-tenured member in Maylene’s history, and he’s got some amazing stories from his time in the band. We had such a great time talking with Roman, and we covered a lot in this episode. You may have been told the river went dry, but Roman’s wealth of stories is flowing like the hell breaking loose at Sicard Hollow.Church Jams Now is sponsored by Collide Records. Visit colliderecords.com and use promo code “churchjamsnow” for 20% off your first purchase!If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Voicemail: 971-380-5660Email: [email protected]: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

Caution: Southern Metal Ahead. Tune your guitars to Drop D and head down to the dirty south as we cover the debut, self-titled record from Maylene & the Sons of Disaster. It’s a long road home to Panther Creek, but we’re joined by Zach Jordan and guest host, Joe Cutler, for our journey. We’ve got breaking news in typography, speculations on the true identity of John Jacobs, and plenty of terrible southern accents as we learn the tale of mother Maylene and her sons of disaster.For some context, if you wanna hear the greatest DFW Maylene cover band Del Sur, you can check out for free on Bandcamp. https://ofthesouth.bandcamp.com/Church Jams Now is sponsored by Collide Records. Visit colliderecords.com and use promo code “churchjamsnow” for 20% off your first purchase!If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Voicemail: 971-380-5660Email: [email protected]: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

Do you enjoy chamber folk with ‘too much glockenspiel’? Do you revile it? Have you always wanted to hear a roughly accurate cliff notes version of a strange and awesome Japanese folk tale?Maybe you’re wondering which Josh prefers most between Anathallo’s Floating World, Springsteen’s Nebraska, or his own bed? Curious about why this is one of TJ’s wishlist albums?Or perhaps you enjoy the idea of the CJN fellas tearing an unassuming Pitchfork journalist to utter shreds?If any of the above piques your interest…boy oh boy, have we got the Church Jams volume for you!Float along through the bizarre world of Anathallo’s first full length album on a major label, as the CJN Crew dig deep with some artistic heart to heart moments, and Kylan constructs an innovative song-scoring system!Church Jams Now is sponsored by Collide Records. Visit colliderecords.com and use promo code “churchjamsnow” for 20% off your first purchase!If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Voicemail: 971-380-5660Email: [email protected]: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

This is a big one. We’re joined by Jonathan Dunn and Troy Glessner. Both have worked extensively in the music industry and specifically within the Tooth & Nail scene. They've also been best friends for years, which makes them quite the dynamic duo. You'll hear stories about Underoath, Emery, Anberlin, Starflyer 59, and Demon Hunter, of course. We also get into some of the technical approaches in the creative process of mixing and mastering. You're going to love this one.Church Jams Now is sponsored by Collide Records. Visit colliderecords.com and use promo code “churchjamsnow” for 20% off your first purchase!If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Voicemail: 971-380-5660Email: [email protected]: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

Eric McClanahan (@Ineverglow) joins the show to talk about the Twitter sensation that was the CCM Tournament 2023. Last month, Eric & Josh Balogh (@JBay_AllTheWay) created a March Madness-style bracket to determine the #1 CCM artist. The Twitter tournament was a massive success, even gaining the attention of many artists in the bracket. It was so much fun seeing all of it unfold, and we wanted to hear from Eric personally about his experience of such an undertaking.Church Jams Now is sponsored by Collide Records. Visit colliderecords.com and use promo code “churchjamsnow” for 20% off your first purchase!If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Voicemail: 971-380-5660Email: [email protected]: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

This week we have Kevin Kiehn from The Wedding on the show! We had the best time hearing so many great stories from his time in the band such as working with Mark Lee Townsend, getting a gold record, and navigating the ups and downs of a record label. Kevin has a lot of wisdom, and we were all more inspired after speaking with him. Be sure to listen all the way through to the end for a “hidden track” on this episode.Church Jams Now is proudly sponsored by Collide Records. Visit colliderecords.com and use promo code “churchjamsnow” for 20% off your first purchase!If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Voicemail: 971-380-5660Email: [email protected]: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

Let's kiss the morning air and fly away. In this Kylan wishlist episode the CJN crew dives into The Wedding's first self titled album from 2005. We discuss everything from song bridges to how to create your own 2005 era emo/pop punk anthem.Also, we got our first sponsor! Please visit https://colliderecords.com/  and use code "churchjamsnow" for 20% your first purchase!If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Voicemail: 971-380-5660Email: [email protected]: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

If you couldn't tell by the new and improved theme song, the CJN Crew has gone edgy y'all! No longer former youth group kids, we're just...former kids. Deep diving into...music...from the 90s and 2000s. In the first of an ongoing Patreon-exclusive series, we deep dive into SECULAR music, picking albums that are not related to Christian culture at all and giving them the full CJN treatment.Up first is the 1998 album Orange Rhyming Dictionary by Jets To Brazil.Let us know if there are any secular albums you'd love for us to cover on SECULAR JAMS NOW!If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Voicemail: 971-380-5660Email: [email protected]: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

This week we’re joined by Tyler Evans to discuss Life In General by MxPx. Tyler is the creative director at Walrus Audio, and he's a lifelong MxPx fan. We've got seventeen tracks to blast through, but there's plenty of fun to be had. This is the first punk record we’ve covered on the show, and we get into tourist propaganda, Kylan's wackiest game yet, and the fastest drummer in the west, Pacific Northwest that is.Visit colliderecords.com and use promo code “churchjamsnow” for 20% off your first purchase!If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Voicemail: 971-380-5660Email: [email protected]: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

It's time to get spooky y'all. The CJN Crew dives into 2004's Pretend You're Alive by Lovedrug. Did TJ see Lovedrug in concert? Bet you won't find out! Did Kylan concoct an entire movie based on this album? Take a listen and discover that Ohio Is For Lovedrugs with us.Also, we got our first sponsor! Please visit https://colliderecords.com/  and use code "churchjamsnow" for 20% your first purchase!If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Voicemail: 971-380-5660Email: [email protected]: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

This week we’re joined by Cortland Coffey & Meghan Crozier from Thereafter Podcast to discuss Jars of Clay’s eponymous debut record. Cortland and Meghan go way back with Jars, and we couldn’t ask for better guests to sink into the flood of this record. We’ve got the most 90s drums, a Jars of Clay/Star Wars game, and the longest song we’ve encountered thus far on CJN. What else can we say except I once was blind, but now I see the art in me.Also, we got our first sponsor! Please visit https://colliderecords.com/  and use code "churchjamsnow" for 20% your first purchase!If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Voicemail: 971-380-5660Email: [email protected]: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

All the boys in the podcast want a Valentine from a Superchick. This week our good friend Janielle Kastner brings the ruckus to the 2003 remix album Regeneration by Superchick. We play a new game, Superchic. And get way deeper on purity culture and unpacking our childhoods than anyone would have anticipated.Also, we got our first sponsor! Please visit https://colliderecords.com/ and use code "churchjamsnow" for 20% your first purchase!If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Voicemail: 971-380-5660Email: [email protected]: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

This is the final episode in our As Cities Burn miniseries. We mentioned our friend Joe Cutler in just about every episode, and it was quite the oversight not inviting him on earlier. He has some insight into the artwork for Hell Or High Water, and he’s here to set the record straight. But that’s not all! TJ has crafted an expertly deconstructed cover of “Capo”, which you can hear at the end of the episode.If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Voicemail: 971-380-5660Email: [email protected]: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

Really really, though, this is it, this is it: the final album in our As Cities Burn miniseries. It’s been ten years since the last proper ACB full-length record, and we’re curious what Louisiana’s finest jazz band sounds like all these years later. We also discuss our favorite shrimpin’ songs, accidentally sneaking into a Bo Burnham show, and TJ writes a worship song on the spot. Since this is the final entry in our miniseries we give our final ACB album rankings and our Top 10 song rankings. Thanks for joining us on this miniseries adventure!Album Rankings: 1:39:10Song Rankings: 1:49:39If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Voicemail: 971-380-5660Email: [email protected]: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

As we continue our ACB mini-series, we take a detour into Hawkboy. For those of you that don't know, Hawkboy was the side project of Cody Bonnette and Aaron Lunsford, and they released 2 EPs in 2011! And we decided to cover both of them!Did TJ open for Hawkboy? Do one of these EPs contain the best Bright Eyes B-Side? We answer these questions and even talk about the two ACB singles that dropped before Scream Through The Walls!This is an action-packed episode you won't want to miss. Also this is our chance to make a grassroots campaign to release the Hawkboy songs on streaming services!If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Voicemail: 971-380-5660Email: [email protected]: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

The CJN As Cities Burn mini-series continues with Hell Or High Water! Come Now Sleep left us re-thinking our rankings, but Hell Or High Water may provide the perfect rebuttal. As Cities Burn fulfills their destiny as Louisiana's finest jazz band and almost immediately morphs into Hawkboy, all on the same record. If Lady Blue has you going ‘round and ‘round throw yourself Into the Sea of sweet, sweet bass on this record to cure your Pirate Blues.If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Voicemail: 971-380-5660Email: [email protected]: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

Welcome to Part 2 of our 5 Part As Cities Burn mini-series! Take the train to the Interpolation Station as the CJN Crew is joined by the strong Jon Cannon to discuss the second album by "Lousiana's Finest Jazz Band", 2007's Come Now Sleep. We discuss tentpole songs, thematic snowballing, and overall how many thumbs a record can possibly get.Also featuring Beautiful Producer Josh's dulcet tones reading the album credits at the end. Audio Nerd Alert: We had a few audio issues with TJ and Jon, but bear with us, the content more than makes up for the quality!If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Voicemail: 971-380-5660Email: [email protected]: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

Welcome to the first CJN artist miniseries on As Cities Burn! We're going through all of ACB's discography and kicking it off with the record that started it all. We've got all the usual CJN treatment, but with a twist as we venture into their debut record, Son I Loved You At Your Darkest. Along the way we discuss musical earfeel, movie runtimes, and the narrative principle that is Chekhov's Daddy. Hold onto your keisters as we jump into the first episode in our miniseries on Louisiana's finest jazz band!If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Voicemail: 971-380-5660Email: [email protected]: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

What?! No Volume Number this time?! This year has been a doozy, and if you’ll allow us here at CJN to be a little self-indulgent, we decided to break our typical format and talk about our favorite moments from the past year of doing Church Jams Now! We talk “Jammiest Moments”, our favorite (and least favorite) albums of the year, and pick the Album of The Decade from the 70s through today. We also want to hear from you! What were you favorite CJN moments of the year?Special thanks to all of our amazing guests this year:Faith RugenBethany JohnsonNever Show The MonsterSadie Hawkins PodAaron CooperSydney Davis Jr. Jr.Jonathan HoogendoornJoe CutlerSarah DickardMason MennengaSteven DailLeanor Ortega TillJonathan ClarkOrion WalshSincerely, from Josh Kylan and TJ, may all your favorite bands stay together and peace out mon freres. See ya in 2023!If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow! Connect with us here:Voicemail: 971-380-5660Email: [email protected]: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

Hark! A Christmas pod proclaims! Bursting forth with spirit, glad tidings, and a healthy helping of humbuggery, this seasonal affective volume finds the Church Jams fellas grappling with the reason for the season: Sufjams! (Duh!)…𝘗𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘦, the 5th and final volume of the 2006 collection Songs for Christmas, from everyone’s favorite para-Christian folk rock iconoclast, is an eclectic combination of highly original Christmas tunes and lesser known old seasonal standards (we’re talking 1500s). As we make our way through this sad-boi cosmic Christmas voyage full of conflict, comfort, and joy, Kylan shares some super accurate research about Stevens, Josh gets to relax for once, and TJ gets weird with roman deities and casparus prisms. This episode is sufjam-packed with fish on bikes, honky-tonk choirs, spaceships, tonys, tinsel-time, and a surprise grinch. It’s sure to put you in the holiday spirit, or at least get you in your *feels*, so mash that play button! Happy Jams-mas to all!Also, check out TJ’s cover of “Sister Winter” (a collab w/ Tanner Robinson), and let us know what you think!https://soundcloud.com/tannerrobinson/sister-winter-feat-tj-smithIf you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow! Connect with us here:Voicemail: 971-380-5660Email: [email protected]: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

We’re back with another artist interview, and this time we’re joined by Orion Walsh of Slow Coming Day. We had a great time talking with Orion about the early days of the band, their time on Tooth & Nail, and hearing what the band is up to nowadays. Stick around to the end to hear how Orion fares when his emo knowledge is put to the ultimate test in another classic Kylan game.If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Voicemail: 971-380-5660Email: [email protected]: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

Unfortunately this week our regular CJN recording got messed up! When we went back to edit it there was some kind of crazy multi-dimensional feedback. Ah well, we'll try to upload it anyway. If you don't hear us on this episode then it's probably a version of Church Jams Now from a different dimension, one where previous guests Bethany Johnson, Faith Rugen, and Sarah Dickard host the show. They deep dive into the 2000 self-titled ZOEgirl album and it gets wild!Thank you so much for jumping in with us and checking out this artifact of early 2000's CCM!If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Voicemail: 971-380-5660Email: [email protected]: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

In honor of Five Iron Frenzy Day, this week the CJN Crew is joined by none other than the inimitable Leanor Ortega-Till! We discuss everything from how Five Iron Frenzy got back together, how the democratic process works in the studio with so many members, and Leanor even puts the guys on the spot naming their least favorite Five Iron Frenzy songs. Church Jams Now is so excited to share this interview with Leanor with all of you!Stick around til the end of the episode for a listen at the BRAND NEW FIVE IRON FRENZY SONG “When They Find You” ft. Mike HerreraIf you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Voicemail: 971-380-5660Email: [email protected]: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

This week we get down with the DC Talk, d-d-down with the DC Talk covering their breakout 1992 record, Free At Last, for its 30th anniversary. This record has some slick production, but will it ultimately face the familiar flop fate like its follow-up record, Jesus Freak, fell into? Kylan’s daughter, Willow, gives her two cents as well as she delivers her first official bop or flop verdict on the show. Listen in as we discuss the best DC Talk song of all time, our DC Talk doppelgangers (DCTalkelgangers?), and Gerbert from Sandi Patti and the Friendship Company.If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Voicemail: 971-380-5660Email: [email protected]: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

Dark. Blue. Wet. Vampires.We’re joined this week by Chelsea Hollander and Kelly Attaway from Never Show The Monster and Debut Buddies to cover Evanescence’s 2003 album Fallen. This was a wild episode, and our two guests have set the bar pretty high in terms of preparedness. Stick around to find out if Fallen “brought us to life” as a bop or was a too scary flop.Please check out both Never Show The Monster and Debut Buddies wherever you listen to podcasts.If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Voicemail: 971-380-5660Email: [email protected]: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

Pentagrams, horoscope signs, ouija boards, dungeons and dragons… we encounter every occultic symbol you could fathom as we accept A (Boy) Witch’s Invitation. Brew yourself a cup of steaming herbal tea and join some ghostly hosts for a Church Jams Now Halloween special as we dive into Carman’s spooktacular song and music video. Is this CCM’s unofficial response to “Thriller”? Is “A Warlock’s Invitation” a more representative title? Where is the ideal placement for your wicker waste paper basket? All this and more will be answered with care, so please listen if you so dare.Please do yourself a favor and watch the full video (trust me it's worth it) before you dive in!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySscnbaGAy0&t=21s If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow! Connect with us here: Voicemail: 971-380-5660 Email: [email protected] IG: @churchjamsnow Twitter: @churchjamsnow FB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

Jonathan Clark, producer/composer/multi-instrumentalist joins the CJN Crew to talk about making Further Seems Forever’s 2012 album Penny Black on its anniversary. We deep dive into Jonathan’s musical history, how he got connected with Chris Carrabba and Twin Forks, and get super nerdy about production chains! This one will make any music production nerd very very happy. This interview goes everywhere, so if you want to check out discussion on specific projects go to:Further Seems Forever 21:07Twin Forks 63:53Explicit content warning: We probably have more bad words in this episode than any previous one.Be sure to catch Jonathan on Instagram (@cliquelimon)If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:IG: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

Mason Mennenga of the BlackSheep Podcast & A People’s Theology joins us to discuss Catch For Us The Foxes by mewithoutYou just in time for the record's 18th birthday. Mason brings an expansive and intimate knowledge of the band that eclipses the combined knowledge of Kylan, TJ, and Josh. Join us for a journey that parallels another famous journey in Middle Earth as we discuss Christian MTV, the best drummers in Tooth & Nail’s catalog, and Aaron Weiss’ lyrical fascination with stones, trees, animals, and food.Be sure to catch Mason on Twitter (@masonmennenga) and on his podcasts.If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:IG: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

Our guest this week, Sarah Dickard, excitedly brings Nichole Nordeman’s 1998 debut record to our attention, which led to a number of stunning flop and bop twists and turns…this episode made CJN history, so don’t sleep on it!Along the way, Kylan connects Nichole to Seinfeld, and we discuss French pop band Air, Weezer’s broadway show, and Nichole’s rap-adjacent lyrical stylings. Witness the rest of the gang repeatedly ruining Kylan’s attempt at a perfect transition, enjoy his bonkers ‘Amazon review’ game, and find out if ballads are for 8 year olds. If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:IG: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

This week we have something totally new for Church Jams Now: our first artist interview! Steven Dail from Project 86 graciously joins us to discuss their 2002 record, Truthless Heroes, in honor of its 20th anniversary. We also discuss his involvement with Starflyer 59, Neon Horse, and White Lighter. Steven even reveals some exciting things on the horizon for multiple projects he’s involved with. It was a fascinating conversation, and Josh could barely contain himself from fanboying the entire time.We have a Spotify playlist alongside this episode to showcase the sweet, sweet bass Steven brings to all of his records.Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/274ON3BTqvzBo6AazAQePq?si=67a99cad27714361If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:IG: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

This week the CJN Crew tackles what many people believe is the best Emery record. 2005’s The Question. This is possibly the most agreeable Volume to date. We discuss Emery being the "Thinking Man's Screamo" and try to answer “the question” of how how to produce this album as a staged Rock Opera.If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:IG: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

We're back again with another EP and a brand new EP at that! Anberlin's recently released Silverline is their first release in 8 years so we figured we'd give it the official CJN treatment. We've got some strong thoughts on the artwork, and something about Anberlin seems to bring out the puns in our discussion. Listen in and let us know if there's Nothing Lost on our assessments, or if we end up just talking ourselves in Circles.If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:IG: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

Get ready to deep dive into Larry Norman's 1972 album 'Only Visiting This Planet' with the CJN Crew. When Josh first suggested this album we were all kind of leery of it, but boy is it 100% worth it. From inspiring one of the greatest alt rock bands of the 80's to being an early adopter of punk music, Larry Norman was the godfather of "Christian" music and well worth a deep dive. Tuck in your polyester shirt, make sure your bell bottoms are starched, and join us in Vol. 20 of Church Jams Now!Join us on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast for more bonus CJN content!

We've got a quick one this week folks! In this episode the CJN Crew covers Kylan's first wishlist album, which turned out to be a 5 song EP! It was fun getting into early 2000's indie music, and spoiler! Kylan got COVID between Part A and B, so that tonal change is fun! Keep a look out later this week for a jam packed "If You Like This" Spotify Playlist. Let us know in the comments whether Are We All Forgotten is a flop or a bop, or if you even remember this EP

To finish out our Month of Metal we brought resident metalhead Joe Cutler in to talk about Norma Jean's first record Bless The Martyer, Kiss The Child. Unfortunately TJ couldn't join us for Part B but it was still a blast. Also is this the only conversation about Norma Jean where Tony Bennett and Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood are mentioned? I think so. Let us know if Bless The Martyr is a flop or a bop for you! And check out Joe's band Lucha on Instagram at @lucha_oma