Church Jams Now!

For our first Volume in our "Month of Metal" we're going all the way back to 2002 to cover the nu metal album Fireproof by Pillar! This is one of Beautiful Producer Josh's wishlist albums, and man is it a wild ride. Heads up Kylan kinda loses it a little bit. Thanks for checking out Church Jams Now! Let us know if Fireproof is a flop or a bop for you!

This week our new friend Sydney Davis Jr. Jr. (Growing Up Fundie, Second City, Third Coast Comedy) joins us to talk about the 2002 Newsboys album Thrive. There's lots of tattoos in inappropriate places, centuars, and action movies! Also if you haven't checked it out we guested on HER podcast Growing Up Fundie. You can listen to it here! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growing-up-fundie-ep-22-church-jams-now-a-special-surprise/id1602008078?i=1000566700334 Trust me, you're gonna want to listen to them close together. We recorded all of them in the span of a few days and there's lots of references and inside jokes shared between the two! Let us know what you think of the episode and whether Thrive was a flop or a bop for you!

The writing is on the wall folks. You know it was only a matter of time until the CJN Crew covered the genre-defining Define The Great Line by Underoath. Our great friend Jonathan Hoogendoorn joins us to discuss it and honestly, There Could Be Nothing After This...

The CJN Crew goes back in time a little further than usual with the 1986 heavy metal album To Hell With The Devil by Styper. We couldn't think of a better guest than music critic and metalhead Aaron Cooper from The Crushed Monocle Podcast. We talk metal in general, the goofiness of metal lyrics, sweet guitar solos, and Kylan may have been going through something and taking it out on a member of Stryper. Language Content Warning: Kylan goes a little off the rails!

Welcome to the wild wacky weird multiverse of Church Jams Now! In this Volume the CJN Crew digs into Audio Adrenaline's 1997 album "Some Kind of Zombie" and boy does it get crazy. Listen to TJ's Some Kind Of Zombie Apocalypse screenplay, find out which song Kylan apparently thinks has the sweetest bass of any song we've covered so far, and Beautiful Producer Josh valiantly tries to keep us on the rails. Follow us on Instagram: @churchjamsnow Twitter: @jams_now And subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast for more CJN stuff!

This was a big episode y'all! Our good friend Bethany Johnson joined us at CJN Headquarters to talk about Switchfoot's 2003 album The Beautiful Letdown. Come play the Switchfootloose Game and learn why #KylanIsWrong Please rate, review, and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!

Faith Rugen of the Enjoy The Sass podcast joins the CJN Crew to do a deep on MercyMe's 2001 album Almost There. Not gonna lie, it goes off the rails fast! TJ enters the multiverse, Kylan starts a psychedelic rock band, and "I Can Only Imagine" why MercyMe singer Bart Millard joins the chat and has a problem with Josh. Follow Faith's podcast Enjoy The Sass and listen to the episode the CJN guys guest on!

Oh boy is this one fun! Danny and Jess from Sadie Hawkins Pod join the CJN Crew to talk about their Relient K origin stories, we do an RK Quiz, and something (apparently obvious to everyone else) completely blew Kylan's mind! Check out Sadie Hawkins Pod for more Relient K goodness, and if you want some more CJN content subscribe to our Patreon where we're doing a post-show and more! Rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

In Vol. 9 of CJN, the crew brings back the early 2000's pop punk vibe with Say It Loud by Sanctus Real. They discuss the possibility that the album art is out of this world, and whether it's a secret Christmas album. Also determine for yourself which "After Today" is better, Sanctus Real's or Kylan's https://kylansavage.bandcamp.com/track/after-today Subscribe to our Patreon at: www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast for more awesome CJN content!

We're back! In our mega-comeback episode the CJN crew shares what's been up, and do a deep dive on the 2007 album Cities by Anberlin. Check out the song Kylan basically ripped off of Fin here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/h53n6reil4aj2q3/TTAMS%20-%20Ad%20Memoriam.mp3?dl=0 Thanks so much for checking out our Patreon! Get ready for some great content in 2022!

Metal metal metal!This week the boys take a hard(core) left turn and cover the 2005 Unsung EP by The Chariot. Kylan goes from high energy to smooth and sultry (read: trying to not wake a baby up) and TJ

The aliens have landed! The CJN Crew covers the 2001 album Alien Youth by Skillet and it is a ride. TJ and Kylan figure out who does the best John Cooper impression. Willow gives plenty of thoughts on Earth Invasion. TJ brings the philosophy jams with a new segment “Professor Philosopher’s Conceptual Corner” and Kylan talks about E-bow a lot? For some reason?If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow! And tell your friends! Connect/praise/argue with us here:IG: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

“If You Like This, Then…”On this very special *bonus* episode, TJ and Kylan share a sneak peek of the Patreon experience! Patrons at the $5 level get ongoing access to these exclusive episodes and themed playlists, which are thoughtfully curated based on the albums that are covered in the main feed every week. Every installment of “If You Like This, Then…” includes links to both playlists (below), and the episode features a track by track breakdown, in which the dudes share their playlists with each other (it’s like music-nerd Christmas!), and explain how they made each song choice. Is it a vibe? A lyric? A unique production sensibility, or a car commercial? The connective potential in music is diverse, often bizarre, and always fascinating! So, if this piques your interest, and you NEED more CJN in your life, check us out on Patreon (link below).This week on “IYLTT”: Sixpence None The Richer!As we draw back the curtain with this more laid-back conversation, you’ll learn which pop diva Kylan loves waaay too much, and for a fun drinking game: take a sip of your kombucha every time TJ says “theatrical”. And let us know what you think of our playlists, and/or if you can make a better one! Thanks for listening, Jammers!Kylan’s Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4HbkB7CwdgRmysQAA6SoFy?si=iG9r6ydRTXW3AG_RWBKEjQTJ’s Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2k5SGvBXGfcjMeP4RPYsN9?si=HlTtBEe7QSa4S_uEU6MPbAIf you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow! And tell your friends! Connect/praise/argue with us here:IG: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

And now we conclude our 2-part episode on the newest Five Iron Frenzy record “Until This Shakes Apart”. The CJN Crew finishes up going through the album and share their initial thoughts.TJ talks about why we’re disconnected online, Kylan shares an embarrassing youth group story, and ‘producer extraordinaire’ Josh keeps the guys on track (somewhat)If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow! And tell your friends! Connect/praise/argue with us here:IG: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

In Part 1 of this (less ‘traditional’) volume, Kylan & TJ are joined once again by their good buddy and resident ‘church-pew-expert’, Josh Olson, to unwrap the oh-so-fresh 2021 record from Five Iron Frenzy: Until This Shakes Apart!Since they just covered FIF’s Our Newest Album Ever in volume 3, the dudes thought it was only fitting to jump back in the ska saddle again. But this time, it’s personal...I mean...political.In Part 1, newly crowned ‘producer extraordinaire’ (Josh) orders 100,000 business cards, we learn about Kylan’s song title envy (Auld Lanxiety!?), TJ outs himself as a ‘skank-tastic’ reggae-ska fan, and they all try to find the words to properly unpack the overwhelmingly angry political beatdown (😉) that Reese and the band have created to sonically dropkick our ears, hearts, and minds. Get a taste of this ska-licious volume, Jammers!If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow! And tell your friends! Connect/praise/argue with us here:IG: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

The CJN fellas check out the 1997 self titled album, from Sixpence None The Richer!(*Quick disclaimer / apology for our wonky audio at the beginning of the episode. Apparently a sauna isn’t the most ideal recording space.*)Have you ever wondered what bearded barley is? Are you familiar with the (wonderfully obscure) melodica? Perhaps you’ve longed to hear someone describe what cashew plants look like? Yep, on this volume, we went down the rabbit hole, and then just kept on going. But ‘unofficial soundtrack of late 90’s tv’ band, Sixpence None The Richer, was just begging for an episode! Plus, our newest segment, “If This Album Were A Person” is sure to please! So get to listenin’, and then let us know if Kylan or TJ picked the right ‘person’, or if you’ve got a MUCH better answer, and let us know how right or wrong we are about the album! Jam on!#cashewpoops : https://balconygardenweb-lhnfx0beomqvnhspx.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/cashew-nut-growing_mini.jpgIf you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow! And tell your friends! Connect/praise/argue with us here:IG: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

Hey Jammers! Kylan and TJ are in rare form on this third volume, in which they consider Our Newest Album Ever!, by upbeat, slap-happy ska machine: Five Iron Frenzy. Should you pick it up, pick it up, pick it up? Or should this album remain hidden away in the history books of the mid-90s ska-naissance (or the brain of an overly caffeinated middle-schooler)? Is “Oh, Canada” racist? Does this album contain any sweet, sweet bass? Grab your trumpet, and get on this skawesome ride, as we nerd out about the relatable lyricism of this “band’s band”, unpack Kylan’s critique of jokey ‘skit’ tracks, over-contextualize the word ‘context’, and make the ultimate decree (lol) on its flop-or-boppery!We even turn the album on its head, to interesting results:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0HnCQCDlijPYkN6BZQAJLH?si=jPWt4FQdShmElVHk_D0KGQLet us know what you think of Kylan’s Alternative Tracklist, and tell us how right or wrong we are about this album! IG: @churchjamsnow FB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

What the heck is a PK? What would a Newsboys/Sia concert sound like? Which song was Kylan’s angry jam when he was 8 years old? Is Steve Taylor the secret mastermind behind 90’s alternative Christian music? We answer these questions and more this week as TJ and Kylan are joined by their super rad friend Josh Olson to talk about the weirdness that is Take Me To Your Leader by Newsboys. Make sure that your toast isn’t burning and get ready for a doozy of an episode!Track list:God Is Not A SecretTake Me To Your LeaderBreatheRealityBreakfastLet It GoCup O’ TeaIt’s All Who You KnowMiracle ChildLost The PlotBreathe (Benediction)Become a Patron on Patreon for episodes early and more: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast“Giver of Good Things” album by Plainsmen Worship: https://open.spotify.com/album/59j9YWfIvH3ZK2hyEumTLk?si=qgTaPotjQdu-JtQJkxhqyA

Christmas time is here! And boy do we have a special gift for you! We’re interrupting our regularly-scheduled podcast to bring you our deep dive on Amy Grant’s classic Christmas 1992 album “Home For Christmas”Why is Kylan such a scrooge? What does TJ have on his “Grownup Christmas List”? Will Willow ever go to sleep? These questions and more are answered in this very special Holiday episode of Church Jams Now!Listen to TJ’s Christmas song here: https://open.spotify.com/track/6AxIVfHqvmOzlVmct3xdCG?si=-eUsTwykTwevOZCvYyPOhA

In the beginning, there was...Jesus FreakIn this premiere episode of “Church Jams Now”, the tune-nerds first take a moment to introduce themselves to all their soon-to-be loyal fans (hi mom!), before then diving into DC Talk’s 1995 album, Jesus Freak: an iconic work within the 90s Christian Music sphere. Will it be a flop, or a bop? Listen in and find out — Let’s jam!Jesus Freakby DC Talk(1995)So Help Me GodColored PeopleJesus FreakWhat If I StumbleDay By DayMrs. MorganBetween You And MeLike It, Love It, Need ItJesus Freak (Reprise)In The LightMind’s EyeWhat Have We Become[Untitled Track]Get episodes early and more at our Patreon

Kylan, TJ, and Beautiful Producer Josh discuss what the heck Church Jams Now even is! New episodes every Wednesday. For episodes a week early and more subscribe to our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast