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Parafonic Recordings - Brandon Shattuckhttps://www.instagram.com/parafonicrecordings/ Brandon Shattuck is a recording/mixing engineer living in Orlando, FL with his wife Elissa and their two kids. Brandon graduated from Trevecca Nazarene University in 2009 with a degree in music business. From 2009 - 2013 Brandon worked as a freelance recording engineer in Nashville, TN, working in many different recording studios across many different genres. In 2013, he and his wife moved to Orlando where in 2014 Brandon opened his own recording studio, Parafonic Recording Studio. There he worked on projects with a vast array of independent bands and artists until closing the studio in 2019. After pursuing alternate career options, Brandon has resumed working on music projects from his home studio since the end of 2020.Brandon is here with us today to talk with us about recording techniques and to answer some questions for artists about going into the recording studio.Music heard on today’s podcast can all be found on Parafonic Recordings Spotify Playlist: Holy Vanguard by Cool Hand LukeBella by Native CultureThread by Wind Words Thank you for listening to Voices In My Head!Blessings,Rick Lee JamesWant some exclusives like early music videos, singles, and private podcast episodes?Become a paid subscriber on Substack:Subscribe nowListen to Rick Lee James MusicOne of the best ways to support independent artists during Covid-19 is to stream our music on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and Pandora. Click below to find out all the ways you can listen.Music From RICK LEE JAMEShttps://linktr.ee/rickleejamesSpotify: Link to Rick Lee JamesAlso Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp: Rick on Bandcampor on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3abA3po About Your Host: Rick Lee JamesSubscribe on Substack: https://rickleejames.substack.com/Web Site www.rickleejames.com,TwitterFacebook.Voices In My Head Podcast www.voicesinmyheadpodcast.com,Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay.“Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”:HERE. Rick Lee James Radio Special:https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-special Get Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://rickleejames.bandcamp.com/In partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at [email protected] Rick Lee James Booking Inquiries: www.RickLeeJames.comBy Email: [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

The ErwinsThere is something captivating about the blending and swelling of sibling harmony. When that is combined with pure talent and a servant’s heart for people, you have the incomparable ministry of THE ERWINS.The Erwins started singing as soon as they were each able to talk. Appearing over 270 dates a year with their mother and father, who have been in full-time evangelism for 44 years, they have been traveling full-time their entire life singing in concerts, revivals, and conferences all across the country. With their highly anticipated eighth career recording, This Is Love, now available, GRAMMY®-nominated, Dove Award-winning StowTown recording artist The Erwins are also celebrating the launch of the album’s debut single, “The God I Know.” Impacting radio right now, the inspirational ballad heralds the One who still moves mountains and calms the raging sea, carrying the project’s central message of Christ’s unwavering sustainment. Two of the four Erwin siblings, Keith and Katie, have stopped by the podcast for a visit on this episode of Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast).Follow The Erwins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheErwinFamilyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_erwins/Twitter: https://twitter.com/erwinministriesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEiQpk8mzT_ctJx-UUY83OwThank you for listening to Voices In My Head!Blessings,Rick Lee JamesWant some exclusives like early music videos, singles, and private podcast episodes?Become a paid subscriber on Substack:✓Rick Lee James on SpotifyMore ways to listen:Also Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp: More About Your Host: Rick Lee JamesMore From Rick Lee James & Voices In My HEad Productions LLC“Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”:HERE.Rick Lee James Radio Special:https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-specialGet Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://rickleejames.bandcamp.com/In partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at [email protected] Rick Lee James Booking Inquiries: www.RickLeeJames.comBy Email: [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

The ErwinsThere is something captivating about the blending and swelling of sibling harmony. When that is combined with pure talent and a servant’s heart for people, you have the incomparable ministry of THE ERWINS.The Erwins started singing as soon as they were each able to talk. Appearing over 270 dates a year with their mother and father, who have been in full-time evangelism for 44 years, they have been traveling full-time their entire life singing in concerts, revivals, and conferences all across the country.With their highly anticipated eighth career recording, This Is Love, now available, GRAMMY®-nominated, Dove Award-winning StowTown recording artist The Erwins are also celebrating the launch of the album’s debut single, “The God I Know.” Impacting radio right now, the inspirational ballad heralds the One who still moves mountains and calms the raging sea, carrying the project’s central message of Christ’s unwavering sustainment. Two of the four Erwin siblings, Keith and Katie, have stopped by the podcast for a visit on this episode of Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast).Follow The Erwins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheErwinFamilyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_erwins/Twitter: https://twitter.com/erwinministriesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEiQpk8mzT_ctJx-UUY83OwThank you for listening to Voices In My Head!Blessings,Rick Lee JamesWant some exclusives like early music videos, singles, and private podcast episodes?Become a paid subscriber on Substack:Subscribe nowListen to Rick Lee James MusicOne of the best ways to support independent artists during Covid-19 is to stream our music on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and Pandora. Click below to find out all the ways you can listen.Music From RICK LEE JAMEShttps://linktr.ee/rickleejamesSpotify: Link to Rick Lee JamesAlso Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp: Rick on Bandcampor on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3abA3po About Your Host: Rick Lee JamesSubscribe on Substack: https://rickleejames.substack.com/Web Site www.rickleejames.com,TwitterFacebook.Voices In My Head Podcast www.voicesinmyheadpodcast.com,Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay.“Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”:HERE. Rick Lee James Radio Special:https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-special Get Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://rickleejames.bandcamp.com/In partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at [email protected] Rick Lee James Booking Inquiries: www.RickLeeJames.comBy Email: [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

Dr. Brannon HancockBrannon Hancock, aside from being one of my oldest friends, was one of the first guests that we I had on Voices In My Head way back on Episode 9. By some weird accident I lost the audio file of that episode in our show archives and it wasn't available anywhere online for years.Well, I am happy to say that after a lot of searching I was finally able to recover this long sought and requested episode and I am so pleased to rerelease it this week. It's a lot of fun to hear what my show was like in the the early days when I was recording it in my basement studio, bringing friends over and making music in my basement.I hope you enjoy listening to this classic episode of Voices In My Head. About Brannon: https://seminary.indwes.edu/academics/faculty/brannon-hancockBrannon's Book: The Scandal of SacramentalityThank you for listening to Voices In My Head!Blessings,Rick Lee JamesWant some exclusives like early music videos, singles, and private podcast episodes?Become a paid subscriber on Substack:✓Rick Lee James on SpotifyMore ways to listen:Also Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp: More About Your Host: Rick Lee JamesMore From Rick Lee James & Voices In My HEad Productions LLC“Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”:HERE.Rick Lee James Radio Special:https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-specialGet Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://rickleejames.bandcamp.com/In partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at [email protected] Rick Lee James Booking Inquiries: www.RickLeeJames.comBy Email: [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

Dr. Brannon HancockBrannon Hancock, aside from being one of my oldest friends, was one of the first guests that we I had on Voices In My Head way back on Episode 9. By some weird accident I lost the audio file of that episode in our show archives and it wasn't available anywhere online for years. Well, I am happy to say that after a lot of searching I was finally able to recover this long sought and requested episode and I am so pleased to rerelease it this week. It's a lot of fun to hear what my show was like in the the early days when I was recording it in my basement studio, bringing friends over and making music in my basement.I hope you enjoy listening to this classic episode of Voices In My Head. About Brannon: https://seminary.indwes.edu/academics/faculty/brannon-hancockBrannon's Book: The Scandal of Sacramentality Thank you for listening to Voices In My Head!Blessings,Rick Lee JamesWant some exclusives like early music videos, singles, and private podcast episodes?Become a paid subscriber on Substack:Subscribe nowListen to Rick Lee James MusicOne of the best ways to support independent artists during Covid-19 is to stream our music on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and Pandora. Click below to find out all the ways you can listen.Music From RICK LEE JAMEShttps://linktr.ee/rickleejamesSpotify: Link to Rick Lee JamesAlso Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp: Rick on Bandcampor on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3abA3po About Your Host: Rick Lee JamesSubscribe on Substack: https://rickleejames.substack.com/Web Site www.rickleejames.com,TwitterFacebook.Voices In My Head Podcast www.voicesinmyheadpodcast.com,Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay.“Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”:HERE. Rick Lee James Radio Special:https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-special Get Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://rickleejames.bandcamp.com/In partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at [email protected] Rick Lee James Booking Inquiries: www.RickLeeJames.comBy Email: [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

Christ Has Died Christ Is RisenVerse 1There are things in life uncertainMysteries I will never knowThere are paths that I have takenWhere I never should have goneThere are lies that try to sway meBut this truth will conquer themChrist has died Christ is risenChrist is coming back againVerse 2Since you have been raised with JesusSet your hearts on things aboveThings in heav'n where Christ is seatedAs the right hand of our GodFor you died and now are hiddenIn this truth that always livesChrist has died Christ is risenChrist is coming back againChorus 1I will glory in my SaviorI will boast only in HimWho has died and is risenAnd is coming back againVerse 3Put to death your sinful natureEvery lust and every greedClothe yourselves with Christ's compassionGentleness humilityAnd forgive as He forgives youLet us all be one in HimWho has died and is risenAnd is coming back againChorus 2I will glory in my SaviorI will boast only in HimWho has died and is risenAnd is coming back againCCLI Song # 5497483Rick Lee James© 2015 McKinney Music, Inc. (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.)For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

Hello Friends,This will be a short one, mostly just a song and a wish for a meaningful Good Friday. I encourage you not to rush through the pain of this weekend. Don’t rush past the torture of the cross and the agony that Jesus bore. Don’t be in too much of a hurry to take your eyes off of Mary, the mother of Jesus, at the foot of the cross, and what it means to lose a child. Don’t be in too much of a rush to wrestle with the guilt of betraying your best friend. Easter is coming, but we aren’t there yet. The struggle of Good Friday and Holy Saturday are a significant part of the story, so find the courage to sit in the tension this weekend. Blessings,Rick Lee Jameswww.RickLeeJames.com“I know a better man than meWalked the hill to Calvary.Sometimes it takes a cross to set us free.”(If You're Not Gonna) Move This Mountainfrom the album A Little Lower Than The Angels by Rick Lee JamesVerse 1How in the world did I get hereHow in the world do I leaveThe promised land is straight aheadBut just beyond my graspI'm trapped between the mountain and the seaI'm trapped between the mountain and the seaChorus 1If You're not gonna move this mountainIf You're not gonna part the raging tidesIf You're not gonna move this mountainWill You help me across to the other sideVerse 2Why in the world do I deserve thisWhy is it too dark for me to seeYou said you'd never give us anymoreThan we can bearBut it feels like You have given more to meBut it feels like You have given more to me(BRIDGE)Lord I know You never promised rosesAnd I know the rain will fall in this lifeAnd I know a better man than meWalked the hill to CalvarySometimes it takes a cross to set us freeChorus 2If You're not gonna move this mountainIf You're not gonna part the raging tidesIf You're not gonna move this mountainWill You help me across to the other side(Will You help me bear my cross to the other side)CCLI Song No. 4938431© 2006 Rick Lee JamesRick Lee James This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 415: Holy Week Special - Selected Reading from Thank God It's Friday by William Willimon It's Holy Week 2021 and I can think of no better way to spend it than by reflecting on the words of Jesus from the cross. Dr. William Willimon has been a friend of this show over the years and I thought it would be fitting to read a selection from his book, Thank God It's Friday: Encountering The Seven Last Words from the Cross on the show this week. I also would encourage listeners to click the link below, get a copy of the book, and read through it yourself during this holy week. It truly is an insightful companion on the journey of Holy Week or really any time of the year. Buy The Book: Thank God It's Friday: Encountering The Seven Last Words From The Cross by William WillimonThank you for listening to Voices In My Head!Blessings,Rick Lee JamesWant some exclusives like early music videos, singles, and private podcast episodes?Become a paid subscriber on Substack:Subscribe nowListen to Rick Lee James MusicOne of the best ways to support independent artists during Covid-19 is to stream our music on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and Pandora. Click below to find out all the ways you can listen.Music From RICK LEE JAMEShttps://linktr.ee/rickleejamesSpotify: Link to Rick Lee JamesAlso Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp: Rick on Bandcampor on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3abA3po About Your Host: Rick Lee JamesSubscribe on Substack: https://rickleejames.substack.com/Web Site www.rickleejames.com,TwitterFacebook.Voices In My Head Podcast www.voicesinmyheadpodcast.com,Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay.“Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”:HERE. Rick Lee James Radio Special:https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-special Get Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://rickleejames.bandcamp.com/In partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at [email protected] Rick Lee James Booking Inquiries: www.RickLeeJames.comBy Email: [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

My guest today on Voices In My Head is Erskin Anavitarte. Erskin is a Nashville-based singer/songwriter who has garnered loyal fans around the world with his unique blend of pop, jazz, R&B and hip-hop styles. Following his 2014 EP, Let’s Ride, Erskin released Look Up in 2015, which featured the watershed single “Black & White,” a thought-provoking, action-inspiring narrative on race and religion in America. Love Moves, Erskin’s sixth recording, bowed in 2019. Recently, Erskin has partnered with Nik Ripken Ministries (NRM) for the release of his latest music video, “Is He Worth It?” Spotlighting the plight of Believers in persecution, the video was directed by Jonathan Barker and produced by Luke Harvey and features scenes from the 2016 NRM and LifeWay Films documentary The Insanity of God. Based on the bestselling title of the same name by Nik Ripken—a veteran missionary and leading expert on Believers in persecution—the film powerfully depicts accounts of Christians around the world serving a living Christ, even when it costs them everything.Co-penning the track with Nik Ripken, Laura Allen and Matt Papa, Erskin hopes both the song and music video will challenge Christians who have not faced persecution to share the Gospel boldly, standing in solidarity with those suffering because of their faith. For further information, visit erskinmusic.com. Follow Erskin on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube. Thank you for listening to Voices In My Head!Blessings,Rick Lee JamesWant some exclusives like early music videos, singles, and private podcast episodes?Become a paid subscriber on Substack:Subscribe nowListen to Rick Lee James MusicOne of the best ways to support independent artists during Covid-19 is to stream our music on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and Pandora. Click below to find out all the ways you can listen.Music From RICK LEE JAMEShttps://linktr.ee/rickleejamesSpotify: Link to Rick Lee JamesAlso Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp: Rick on Bandcampor on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3abA3poAbout Your Host: Rick Lee JamesSubscribe on Substack: https://rickleejames.substack.com/Web Site www.rickleejames.com,TwitterFacebook.Voices In My Head Podcast www.voicesinmyheadpodcast.com,Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay.“Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”:HERE.Rick Lee James Radio Special:https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-specialGet Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://fanlink.to/RLJThunderIn partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at [email protected] Rick Lee James Booking Inquiries: www.RickLeeJames.comBy Email: [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

My guest today on Voices In My Head is Erskin Anavitarte. Erskin is a Nashville-based singer/songwriter who has garnered loyal fans around the world with his unique blend of pop, jazz, R&B and hip-hop styles. Following his 2014 EP, Let’s Ride, Erskin released Look Up in 2015, which featured the watershed single “Black & White,” a thought-provoking, action-inspiring narrative on race and religion in America. Love Moves, Erskin’s sixth recording, bowed in 2019. Recently, Erskin has partnered with Nik Ripken Ministries (NRM) for the release of his latest music video, “Is He Worth It?” Spotlighting the plight of Believers in persecution, the video was directed by Jonathan Barker and produced by Luke Harvey and features scenes from the 2016 NRM and LifeWay Films documentary The Insanity of God. Based on the bestselling title of the same name by Nik Ripken—a veteran missionary and leading expert on Believers in persecution—the film powerfully depicts accounts of Christians around the world serving a living Christ, even when it costs them everything.Co-penning the track with Nik Ripken, Laura Allen and Matt Papa, Erskin hopes both the song and music video will challenge Christians who have not faced persecution to share the Gospel boldly, standing in solidarity with those suffering because of their faith. For further information, visit erskinmusic.com. Follow Erskin on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube. Thank you for listening to Voices In My Head!Blessings,Rick Lee JamesWant some exclusives like early music videos, singles, and private podcast episodes?Become a paid subscriber on Substack:Subscribe nowListen to Rick Lee James MusicOne of the best ways to support independent artists during Covid-19 is to stream our music on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and Pandora. Click below to find out all the ways you can listen.Music From RICK LEE JAMEShttps://linktr.ee/rickleejamesSpotify: Link to Rick Lee JamesAlso Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp: Rick on Bandcampor on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3abA3poAbout Your Host: Rick Lee JamesSubscribe on Substack: https://rickleejames.substack.com/Web Site www.rickleejames.com,TwitterFacebook.Voices In My Head Podcast www.voicesinmyheadpodcast.com,Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay.“Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”:HERE.Rick Lee James Radio Special:https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-specialGet Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://fanlink.to/RLJThunderIn partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at [email protected] Rick Lee James Booking Inquiries: www.RickLeeJames.comBy Email: [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

My guest today on Voices In My Head is Erskin Anavitarte. Erskin is a Nashville-based singer/songwriter who has garnered loyal fans around the world with his unique blend of pop, jazz, R&B and hip-hop styles. Following his 2014 EP, Let’s Ride, Erskin released Look Up in 2015, which featured the watershed single “Black & White,” a thought-provoking, action-inspiring narrative on race and religion in America. Love Moves, Erskin’s sixth recording, bowed in 2019. Recently, Erskin has partnered with Nik Ripken Ministries (NRM) for the release of his latest music video, “Is He Worth It?” Spotlighting the plight of Believers in persecution, the video was directed by Jonathan Barker and produced by Luke Harvey and features scenes from the 2016 NRM and LifeWay Films documentary The Insanity of God. Based on the bestselling title of the same name by Nik Ripken—a veteran missionary and leading expert on Believers in persecution—the film powerfully depicts accounts of Christians around the world serving a living Christ, even when it costs them everything.Co-penning the track with Nik Ripken, Laura Allen and Matt Papa, Erskin hopes both the song and music video will challenge Christians who have not faced persecution to share the Gospel boldly, standing in solidarity with those suffering because of their faith. For further information, visit erskinmusic.com.Follow Erskin on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube. Thank you for listening to Voices In My Head!Blessings,Rick Lee JamesWant some exclusives like early music videos, singles, and private podcast episodes?Become a paid subscriber on Substack:Subscribe nowListen to Rick Lee James MusicOne of the best ways to support independent artists during Covid-19 is to stream our music on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and Pandora. Click below to find out all the ways you can listen.Music From RICK LEE JAMEShttps://linktr.ee/rickleejamesSpotify: Link to Rick Lee JamesAlso Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp: Rick on Bandcampor on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3abA3po About Your Host: Rick Lee JamesSubscribe on Substack: https://rickleejames.substack.com/Web Site www.rickleejames.com,TwitterFacebook.Voices In My Head Podcast www.voicesinmyheadpodcast.com,Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay.“Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”:HERE.Rick Lee James Radio Special:https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-specialGet Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://fanlink.to/RLJThunderIn partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at [email protected] Rick Lee James Booking Inquiries: www.RickLeeJames.comBy Email: [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

On March 20th, 2021, Mister Rogers would have been 93 years old. In celebration of the life of Fred Rogers, on Saturday March 20th, you are invited to a virtual video celebration called HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MISTER ROGERS, hosted by TV personality, Tom Bergeron. On this virtual video celebration you’ll see and hear wonderful stories about Fred Rogers from his devoted fans and enjoy shoutouts by award winning artists (and a "surprise" guest)!And yes, there will be a virtual cake! It’s all happening on March 20th on ThankYouMisterRogers.com. So go to ThankYouMisterRogers.com and join the fun. It will be a beautiful day in the neighborhood.My friend Dennis Scott has been doing a lot of work behind the scenes, using his many talents to put this birthday celebration together.For the past twenty years, Dennis Scott has been writing and producing original music and songs for television, recordings, video, radio and theatrical events. He is the recipient of a Grammy, an Emmy, and The Parents' Choice Award. His songs have been recorded by artists such as Ray Charles, Faith Hill, Crystal Gayle, The Charlie Daniels Band, Kathie Lee Gifford, Glen Campbell, Tanya Tucker, Loretta Lynn, The Muppets, and many more.He’s the producer of the album, Thank You Mister Rogers: Music and Memories and he has stopped by our podcast neighborhood for a visit today. Dennis Scott, welcome back to the neighborhood.Buy The Album: Thank you for joining us here this week in the neighborhood.Theme Music featured on this podcast is "Nouvelle Noel" by Kevin MacLeodAlso a special thanks to the @MisterRogersSay Community on Twitter and Instagram.Your host is Rick Lee James.Rick's Twitter account is @RickLeeJames and his web site is RickLeeJames.com.Podcasts From Rick Lee James & Voices In My Head Productions This Podcast Is Hosted by Rick Lee JamesMister Rogers Quotes on Twitter: @MisterRogersSayRick Lee James on Twitter: @RickLeeJamesRick Lee James Web Site: www.RickLeeJames.com ----more----Voices In My Head Productions does not profit from this program. This show is completely a labor of love out of the respect that the host has for the life of Fred Rogers. We do not own images or sound clips of Fred Rogers used on this show. While this is not a legally binding Mea Culpa, we would appreciate you not suing us. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

This week is all about the real life Saint Patrick, who quite possibly saved Western civilization. Books Used On This Week's Podcast:* Out of the Depths: A Songwriter's Journey Through The Psalms by Rick Lee James* How The Irish Saved Civilization by Thomas CahillMusic used this week:* Christ Is Lord (Christ Before Me) by Rick Lee James * From the album Hymns, Prayers, and InvitationsThanks for listening to Voices In My Head!Blessings,Rick Lee JamesWant some exclusives like early music videos, singles, and private podcast episodes?Become a paid subscriber on Substack:Subscribe nowListen to Rick Lee James MusicOne of the best ways to support independent artists during Covid-19 is to stream our music on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and Pandora. Click below to find out all the ways you can listen.Music From RICK LEE JAMEShttps://linktr.ee/rickleejamesSpotify: Link to Rick Lee JamesAlso Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp: Rick on Bandcampor on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3abA3poAs Always...Thank You For Listening To Voices In My HeadAbout Your Host: Rick Lee JamesSubscribe on Substack: https://rickleejames.substack.com/Web Site www.rickleejames.com,TwitterFacebook.Voices In My Head Podcast www.voicesinmyheadpodcast.com,Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay.“Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”:HERE.Rick Lee James Radio Special:https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-specialGet Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://fanlink.to/RLJThunderIn partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at [email protected] Rick Lee James Booking Inquiries: www.RickLeeJames.comBy Email: [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

This week is all about the real life Saint Patrick, who quite possibly saved Western civilization. Books Used On This Week's Podcast:Out of the Depths: A Songwriter's Journey Through The Psalms by Rick Lee JamesHow The Irish Saved Civilization by Thomas CahillMusic used this week:Christ Is Lord (Christ Before Me) by Rick Lee James From the album Hymns, Prayers, and Invitations Thanks for listening to Voices In My Head!Blessings,Rick Lee JamesWant some exclusives like early music videos, singles, and private podcast episodes?Become a paid subscriber on Substack:Subscribe nowListen to Rick Lee James MusicOne of the best ways to support independent artists during Covid-19 is to stream our music on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and Pandora. Click below to find out all the ways you can listen.Music From RICK LEE JAMEShttps://linktr.ee/rickleejamesSpotify: Link to Rick Lee JamesAlso Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp: Rick on Bandcampor on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3abA3poAs Always...Thank You For Listening To Voices In My HeadAbout Your Host: Rick Lee JamesSubscribe on Substack: https://rickleejames.substack.com/Web Site www.rickleejames.com,TwitterFacebook.Voices In My Head Podcast www.voicesinmyheadpodcast.com,Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay.“Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”:HERE.Rick Lee James Radio Special:https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-specialGet Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://fanlink.to/RLJThunderIn partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at [email protected] Rick Lee James Booking Inquiries: www.RickLeeJames.comBy Email: [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

The song, Christ Is Lord (Christ Before Me) above is written from Saint Patrick’s Breastplate Prayer and is on my album Hymns, Prayers, and Invitations.#StPatricksDay Sale on all my music and merch at www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com has begun. Through Wednesday!Save 25% using checkout code: irish☘️ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

What is the true source of wisdom?Today’s world has more and more information readily available, but less and less wisdom. Many people seek to acquire wisdom from easily accessible sources such as social media and popular culture but are often misled. How should Christians acquire wisdom in today’s media-saturated culture?Inspired by the concept of the food pyramid, Brett McCracken presents a biblical paradigm for wisdom in today’s distracted age, illustrating his argument through a “wisdom pyramid.” McCracken suggests a balanced, healthy diet of information from sources ranked in order of importance—the Bible, the church, nature, books, beauty, and lastly, the Internet and social media. By focusing on lasting and reliable sources of wisdom and by being more discerning about the information they consume, Christians will become wiser—not for their own glorification, but ultimately for God’s.Buy The Book:https://amzn.to/3v8qcwcBrett McCracken's Web Site:https://www.brettmccracken.comAbout Brett McCracken:Brett McCracken is a senior editor and director of communications for The Gospel Coalition. He is the author of The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World(Crossway, 2021), Uncomfortable: The Awkward and Essential Challenge of Christian Community (Crossway, 2017), Hipster Christianity: When Church & Cool Collide (Baker, 2010), and Gray Matters: Navigating the Space Between Legalism & Liberty (Baker, 2013). He has written for The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Huffington Post, CNN.com, Christianity Today, and many other publications.A graduate of Wheaton College and UCLA (M.A. in Cinema & Media Studies), Brett lives in Santa Ana, California with his wife Kira and two sons, Chet and Ira. He is an elder at Southlands Church Santa Ana.Brett loves movies, particularly those by Terrence Malick (or those with a Malickean sensibility). Other things Brett enjoys: Marilynne Robinson, the Inklings, Friday Night Lights, autumn, all things Kansas City (where he grew up), reading and writing in coffeeshops, history, art museums, food, hiking, traveling, planning trip itineraries, curating music playlists, and making things better by editing.Subscribe to Brett’s blog here. Or follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Thanks so much for listening to Voices In My Head!Blessings,Rick Lee JamesWant some exclusives like early music videos, singles, and private podcast episodes?Become a paid subscriber on Substack:Listen to Rick Lee James MusicOne of the best ways to support independent artists during Covid-19 is to stream our music on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and Pandora. Click below to find out all the ways you can listen.Music From RICK LEE JAMEShttps://linktr.ee/rickleejamesSpotify: Link to Rick Lee JamesAlso Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp: Rick on Bandcampor on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3abA3poAs Always...Thank You For Listening To Voices In My HeadAbout Your Host: Rick Lee JamesSubscribe on Substack: https://rickleejames.substack.com/Web Site www.rickleejames.com,TwitterFacebook.Voices In My Head Podcast www.voicesinmyheadpodcast.com,Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay.“Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”:HERE.Rick Lee James Radio Special:https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-specialGet Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://fanlink.to/RLJThunderIn partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at [email protected] Rick Lee James Booking Inquiries: www.RickLeeJames.comBy Email: [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

What is the true source of wisdom?Today’s world has more and more information readily available, but less and less wisdom. Many people seek to acquire wisdom from easily accessible sources such as social media and popular culture but are often misled. How should Christians acquire wisdom in today’s media-saturated culture?Inspired by the concept of the food pyramid, Brett McCracken presents a biblical paradigm for wisdom in today’s distracted age, illustrating his argument through a “wisdom pyramid.” McCracken suggests a balanced, healthy diet of information from sources ranked in order of importance—the Bible, the church, nature, books, beauty, and lastly, the Internet and social media. By focusing on lasting and reliable sources of wisdom and by being more discerning about the information they consume, Christians will become wiser—not for their own glorification, but ultimately for God’s.Buy The Book:https://amzn.to/3v8qcwcBrett McCracken's Web Site:https://www.brettmccracken.com About Brett McCracken:Brett McCracken is a senior editor and director of communications for The Gospel Coalition. He is the author of The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World (Crossway, 2021), Uncomfortable: The Awkward and Essential Challenge of Christian Community (Crossway, 2017), Hipster Christianity: When Church & Cool Collide (Baker, 2010), and Gray Matters: Navigating the Space Between Legalism & Liberty (Baker, 2013). He has written for The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Huffington Post, CNN.com, Christianity Today, and many other publications.A graduate of Wheaton College and UCLA (M.A. in Cinema & Media Studies), Brett lives in Santa Ana, California with his wife Kira and two sons, Chet and Ira. He is an elder at Southlands Church Santa Ana.Brett loves movies, particularly those by Terrence Malick (or those with a Malickean sensibility). Other things Brett enjoys: Marilynne Robinson, the Inklings, Friday Night Lights, autumn, all things Kansas City (where he grew up), reading and writing in coffeeshops, history, art museums, food, hiking, traveling, planning trip itineraries, curating music playlists, and making things better by editing.Subscribe to Brett’s blog here. Or follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Thanks for listening to Voices In My Head!Blessings,Rick Lee JamesWant some exclusives like early music videos, singles, and private podcast episodes?Become a paid subscriber on Substack:Subscribe nowListen to Rick Lee James MusicOne of the best ways to support independent artists during Covid-19 is to stream our music on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and Pandora. Click below to find out all the ways you can listen.Music From RICK LEE JAMEShttps://linktr.ee/rickleejamesSpotify: Link to Rick Lee JamesAlso Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp: Rick on Bandcampor on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3abA3poAs Always...Thank You For Listening To Voices In My HeadAbout Your Host: Rick Lee JamesSubscribe on Substack: https://rickleejames.substack.com/Web Site www.rickleejames.com,TwitterFacebook.Voices In My Head Podcast www.voicesinmyheadpodcast.com,Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay.“Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”:HERE.Rick Lee James Radio Special:https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-specialGet Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://fanlink.to/RLJThunderIn partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at [email protected] Rick Lee James Booking Inquiries: www.RickLeeJames.comBy Email: [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

Business Leader, Athlete, & Best Selling Author Jack O’DonnellJack O’ Donnell is a successful businessman, a best-selling author, and an athlete. He has been the CEO, President or Chief operating officer for some of America’s most recognizable entrepreneurs, including Steve Wynn, Steve Case, Merv Griffin and Donald Trump. (Yes, the former President, Donald Trump). To say that he has worked with some of the best and some of the worst leaders would be an understatement.Jack has been featured in America’s most prominent media outlets. From CNN and MSNBC, regularly featured on Out Front with Erin Burnett, The Beat with Ari Melber, Anderson Cooper and others. He has been widely quoted by leading columnists from the New York Times, Washington Post, Boston Globe, and Politico. He has written numerous Op-Eds, being published in Politico and local newspapers across the country. He has also been prominently featured in documentaries on CNN, Netflix and PBS.Jack O’Donnell’s Web Site: http://www.jackodonnellspeaking.com/Jack O’ Donnell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackODspeaksJack O’Donnell’s Book: Trumped!: The Inside Story of the Real Donald Trump—His Cunning Rise and Spectacular FallThanks for listening!Blessings,Rick Lee JamesWant some exclusives like early music videos, singles, and private podcast episodes?Become a subscriber on Substack:Subscribe nowListen to Rick Lee James MusicOne of the best ways to support independent artists during Covid-19 is to stream our music on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and Pandora. Click below to find out all the ways you can listen.Music From RICK LEE JAMEShttps://linktr.ee/rickleejamesSpotify: Link to Rick Lee JamesAlso Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp: Rick on Bandcampor on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3abA3poAs Always...Thank You For Listening To Voices In My HeadAbout Your Host: Rick Lee JamesSubscribe on Substack: https://rickleejames.substack.com/Web Site www.rickleejames.com,TwitterFacebook.Voices In My Head Podcast www.voicesinmyheadpodcast.com,Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay.“Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”:HERE.Rick Lee James Radio Special:https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-specialGet Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://fanlink.to/RLJThunderIn partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at [email protected] Rick Lee James Booking Inquiries: www.RickLeeJames.comBy Email: [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

Business Leader, Athlete, & Best Selling Author Jack O’DonnellJack O’ Donnell is a successful businessman, a best-selling author, and an athlete. He has been the CEO, President or Chief operating officer for some of America’s most recognizable entrepreneurs, including Steve Wynn, Steve Case, Merv Griffin and Donald Trump. (Yes, the former President, Donald Trump). To say that he has worked with some of the best and some of the worst leaders would be an understatement.Jack has been featured in America’s most prominent media outlets. From CNN and MSNBC, regularly featured on Out Front with Erin Burnett, The Beat with Ari Melber, Anderson Cooper and others. He has been widely quoted by leading columnists from the New York Times, Washington Post, Boston Globe, and Politico. He has written numerous Op-Eds, being published in Politico and local newspapers across the country. He has also been prominently featured in documentaries on CNN, Netflix and PBS.Jack O’Donnell’s Web Site: http://www.jackodonnellspeaking.com/Jack O’ Donnell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackODspeaksJack O’Donnell’s Book: Trumped!: The Inside Story of the Real Donald Trump—His Cunning Rise and Spectacular Fall Thanks for listening!Blessings,Rick Lee JamesWant some exclusives like early music videos, singles, and private podcast episodes?Become a subscriber on Substack:Subscribe nowListen to Rick Lee James MusicOne of the best ways to support independent artists during Covid-19 is to stream our music on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and Pandora. Click below to find out all the ways you can listen.Music From RICK LEE JAMEShttps://linktr.ee/rickleejamesSpotify: Link to Rick Lee JamesAlso Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp: Rick on Bandcampor on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3abA3poAs Always...Thank You For Listening To Voices In My HeadAbout Your Host: Rick Lee JamesSubscribe on Substack: https://rickleejames.substack.com/Web Site www.rickleejames.com,TwitterFacebook.Voices In My Head Podcast www.voicesinmyheadpodcast.com,Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay.“Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”:HERE.Rick Lee James Radio Special:https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-specialGet Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://fanlink.to/RLJThunderIn partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at [email protected] Rick Lee James Booking Inquiries: By Email: [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

With the battle against a worldwide pandemic, divisions over race and equality, and a country that teeters on the political edge, the current culture can feel overwhelming. How do we let go of fear, rediscover hope, and find the courage to believe in better things?Throughout her life as an intrepid world traveler, Kristina Hurrell has been exploring the globe on a quest to discover extraordinary scenic destinations and ancient cultures that offer both adventure and renewal. In her new memoir, CAPTIVATED: An Adventure in Faith, former high fashion model, and actress Kristina Hurrell, takes readers on her harrowing journey through the harsh and isolated wilderness of the Sahara Desert. A story of adventure and resilience, faith, and miracles, and ultimately of revelation and transformation, CAPTIVATED encourages readers to release their fear and live with strength, courage, and confidence.More about KristinaKristina Hurrell is the founder and CEO of SpaFari, an eco-adventure vacation company. SpaFari has been featured in numerous magazines, health and travel shows, such as InStyle, People, Cooking Light, Heart and Soul, SELF, Flying Adventures, Conde’ Nast Traveler, Allure, The Hollywood Reporter, Cosmopolitan, TODAY, A&E, and ESPN. She has inspired college students, celebrities, corporate executives, groups, and individuals to say ‘yes’ to their precious life by climbing to greater heights in all areas of wholeness: faith and fitness, health, wellness, and empowered living. For more about Kristina visit www.kristinahurrell.com.Media Contact: Christianne Debysingh : [email protected] for listening!Blessings,Rick Lee JamesWant some exclusives like early music videos, singles, and private podcast episodes?Become a subscriber on Substack:Subscribe nowListen to Rick Lee James MusicOne of the best ways to support independent artists during Covid-19 is to stream our music on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and Pandora. Click below to find out all the ways you can listen.Music From RICK LEE JAMEShttps://linktr.ee/rickleejamesSpotify: Link to Rick Lee JamesAlso Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp: Rick on Bandcampor on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3abA3poAs Always...Thank You For Listening To Voices In My HeadAbout Your Host: Rick Lee JamesSubscribe on Substack: https://rickleejames.substack.com/Web Site www.rickleejames.com,TwitterFacebook.Voices In My Head Podcast www.voicesinmyheadpodcast.com,Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay.“Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”:HERE.Rick Lee James Radio Special:https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-specialGet Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://fanlink.to/RLJThunderIn partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at [email protected] Rick Lee James Booking Inquiries: By Email: [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

With the battle against a worldwide pandemic, divisions over race and equality, and a country that teeters on the political edge, the current culture can feel overwhelming. How do we let go of fear, rediscover hope, and find the courage to believe in better things?Throughout her life as an intrepid world traveler, Kristina Hurrell has been exploring the globe on a quest to discover extraordinary scenic destinations and ancient cultures that offer both adventure and renewal.In her new memoir, CAPTIVATED: An Adventure in Faith, former high fashion model, and actress Kristina Hurrell, takes readers on her harrowing journey through the harsh and isolated wilderness of the Sahara Desert. A story of adventure and resilience, faith, and miracles, and ultimately of revelation and transformation, CAPTIVATED encourages readers to release their fear and live with strength, courage, and confidence. More about KristinaKristina Hurrell is the founder and CEO of SpaFari, an eco-adventure vacation company. SpaFari has been featured in numerous magazines, health and travel shows, such as InStyle, People, Cooking Light, Heart and Soul, SELF, Flying Adventures, Conde’ Nast Traveler, Allure, The Hollywood Reporter, Cosmopolitan, TODAY, A&E, and ESPN. She has inspired college students, celebrities, corporate executives, groups, and individuals to say ‘yes’ to their precious life by climbing to greater heights in all areas of wholeness: faith and fitness, health, wellness, and empowered living. For more about Kristina visit www.kristinahurrell.com.Media Contact: Christianne Debysingh : [email protected] Thanks for listening!Blessings,Rick Lee JamesWant some exclusives like early music videos, singles, and private podcast episodes?Become a subscriber on Substack:Subscribe nowListen to Rick Lee James MusicOne of the best ways to support independent artists during Covid-19 is to stream our music on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and Pandora. Click below to find out all the ways you can listen.Music From RICK LEE JAMEShttps://linktr.ee/rickleejamesSpotify: Link to Rick Lee JamesAlso Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp: Rick on Bandcampor on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3abA3poAs Always...Thank You For Listening To Voices In My HeadAbout Your Host: Rick Lee JamesSubscribe on Substack: https://rickleejames.substack.com/Web Site www.rickleejames.com,TwitterFacebook.Voices In My Head Podcast www.voicesinmyheadpodcast.com,Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay.“Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”:HERE.Rick Lee James Radio Special:https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-specialGet Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://fanlink.to/RLJThunderIn partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at [email protected] Rick Lee James Booking Inquiries: By Email: [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

For nearly a decade, David Zach has worked undercover alongside operatives from The Exodus Road to identify perpetrators and fight slavery in Southeast Asia and Latin America. His 13 deployments with the international anti-trafficking organization have inspired the music and mission of Remedy Drive and have given Zach a platform to speak at colleges and festivals across the country. He has been a guest speaker at the University of Minnesota; University of Wisconsin – Green Bay; Drake University; Vanderbilt University; and the University of Arkansas, among other institutions. To date, Remedy Drive’s fanbase has contributed more than $350,000 towards rescue efforts, technology, vehicles and expenses for frontline operatives. Remedy Drive has garnered 12 Top 20 singles and released 12 critically acclaimed recordings since their inception in 1998. The band’s music has been heard on NBC, SpeedTV and VH1, as well as Middle Tennessee Hyundai Dealers’ Music That Drives promotion.Remedy Drive’s latest album, Imago Amor, the band’s 13th full-length recording released January 29th. For further information, visit remedydrive.com, theexodusroad.com, or turningpointpr.com. Follow the band on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. https://remedydrive.com/davidzachThanks for listening!Blessings,Rick Lee JamesWant some exclusives like early music videos, singles, and private podcast episodes?Become a subscriber on Substack:Subscribe nowListen to Rick Lee James MusicOne of the best ways to support independent artists during Covid-19 is to stream our music on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and Pandora. Click below to find out all the ways you can listen.https://linktr.ee/rickleejamesMusic From RICK LEE JAMESSpotify: LOVE OUR ENEMIES (Official Music Video):Also Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp: Rick on Bandcampor on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3abA3poAs Always...Thank You For Listening To Voices In My HeadAbout Your Host: Rick Lee JamesSubscribe on Substack: https://rickleejames.substack.com/Web Site www.rickleejames.com,TwitterFacebook.Voices In My Head Podcast www.voicesinmyheadpodcast.com,Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay.“Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”:HERE.Rick Lee James Radio Special:https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-specialGet Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://fanlink.to/RLJThunderIn partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at [email protected] Rick Lee James Booking Inquiries: By Email: [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

Fighting Human Trafficking with Remedy Drive's David Zach - Episode 409 Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast)For nearly a decade, David Zach has worked undercover alongside operatives from The Exodus Road to identify perpetrators and fight slavery in Southeast Asia and Latin America. His 13 deployments with the international anti-trafficking organization have inspired the music and mission of Remedy Drive and have given Zach a platform to speak at colleges and festivals across the country. He has been a guest speaker at the University of Minnesota; University of Wisconsin – Green Bay; Drake University; Vanderbilt University; and the University of Arkansas, among other institutions. To date, Remedy Drive’s fanbase has contributed more than $350,000 towards rescue efforts, technology, vehicles and expenses for frontline operatives. Remedy Drive has garnered 12 Top 20 singles and released 12 critically acclaimed recordings since their inception in 1998. The band’s music has been heard on NBC, SpeedTV and VH1, as well as Middle Tennessee Hyundai Dealers’ Music That Drives promotion.Remedy Drive’s latest album, Imago Amor, the band’s 13th full-length recording released January 29th. For further information, visit remedydrive.com, theexodusroad.com, or turningpointpr.com. Follow the band on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.https://mailchi.mp/turningpointpr/remedy-drive-unveils-imago-amor-january-29?e=zcn2Sv7bXMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuXps8GFVnAhttps://remedydrive.com/davidzach----more---- Thanks for listening!Blessings,Rick Lee JamesWant some exclusives like early music videos, singles, and private podcast episodes?Become a subscriber on Substack:Subscribe nowListen to Rick Lee James MusicOne of the best ways to support independent artists during Covid-19 is to stream our music on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and Pandora. Click below to find out all the ways you can listen.Music From RICK LEE JAMEShttps://linktr.ee/rickleejamesSpotify: Link to Rick Lee JamesAlso Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp: Rick on Bandcampor on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3abA3poAs Always...Thank You For Listening To Voices In My HeadAbout Your Host: Rick Lee JamesSubscribe on Substack: https://rickleejames.substack.com/Web Site www.rickleejames.com,TwitterFacebook.Voices In My Head Podcast www.voicesinmyheadpodcast.com,Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay.“Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”:HERE.Rick Lee James Radio Special:https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-specialGet Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://fanlink.to/RLJThunderIn partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at [email protected] Rick Lee James Booking Inquiries: By Email: [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

Chuck Masek is a perennial entrepreneur who has grown and sold several businesses. Chuck has extensive experience in the health care industry and holds a Master of Science in clinical microbiology. He is the founder and former President / CEO of Vanguard Medical Concepts, Inc. At Vanguard, he innovated and developed the reprocessing of medical devices labeled single use industry.He has spent his career striving to make positive and meaningful changes in healthcare. Chuck’s new book, At War With The Big Dogs, is true story reminiscent of David versus Goliath story.In the book Chuck tells of how he and small group of hardworking, focused, and determined entrepreneurs forever changed the medical device industry.In the face of betrayal and overwhelming odds, this band of brothers fought with courage, commitment, and enduring faith and came together to disrupt the cash flow and business models of multibillion-dollar corporations, which they affectionately called the “Big Dogs.” This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

Chuck Masek At War With The Big Dogs- Episode 408 - Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast)Chuck Masek is a perennial entrepreneur who has grown and soldseveral businesses. Chuck has extensive experience in the health careindustry and holds a Master of Science in clinical microbiology. He is the founder and former President / CEO of Vanguard Medical Concepts, Inc. At Vanguard, he innovated and developed the reprocessing of medical devices labeled single use industry. He has spent his career striving to make positive and meaningful changes in healthcare. Chuck’s new book, At War With The Big Dogs, is true story reminiscent of David versus Goliath story.In the book Chuck tells of how he and small group of hardworking, focused, and determined entrepreneurs forever changed the medical device industry.In the face of betrayal and overwhelming odds, this band of brothers fought with courage, commitment, and enduring faith and came together to disrupt the cash flow and business models of multibillion-dollar corporations, which they affectionately called the “Big Dogs.”Buy The Book ----more---- Thanks for listening!Blessings,Rick Lee JamesWant some exclusives like early music videos, singles, and private podcast episodes?Become a subscriber on Substack:Subscribe nowListen to Rick Lee James MusicOne of the best ways to support independent artists during Covid-19 is to stream our music on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and Pandora. Click below to find out all the ways you can listen.https://linktr.ee/rickleejamesMusic From RICK LEE JAMESSpotify: LOVE OUR ENEMIES (Official Music Video): Also Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp: Rick on Bandcampor on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3abA3poAs Always...Thank You For Listening To Voices In My HeadAbout Your Host: Rick Lee JamesSubscribe on Substack: https://rickleejames.substack.com/Web Site www.rickleejames.com,TwitterFacebook.Voices In My Head Podcast www.voicesinmyheadpodcast.com,Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay.“Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”:HERE.Rick Lee James Radio Special:https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-specialGet Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://fanlink.to/RLJThunderIn partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at [email protected] Rick Lee James Booking Inquiries: By Email: [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

Caste by Isabel Wilkerson - Episode 407 - Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast)I recently finished reading this extraordinary book by Isabel Wilkerson and I really hope that as many people will read it as possible. So, even though I would love to have Miss Wilkerson on my show, I haven't been able to work that out yet, so I thought the next best thing might be to my listeners a taste of her writing and some links where you can get a copy of her book. Please listen and please get a copy for yourself. It's such an important book and you will hear why on today's episode.--Rick Lee JamesBUY THE BOOKNAMED THE #1 NONFICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR BY TIME MAGAZINEAND ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY People • The Washington Post • Publishers Weekly AND ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The New York Times Book Review • O: The Oprah Magazine • NPR • Bloomberg • Christian Science Monitor • New York Post • The New York Public Library • Fortune • Smithsonian Magazine • Marie Claire • Town & Country • Slate • Library Journal • Kirkus Reviews • LibraryReads • PopMattersLONGLISTED FOR THE PEN/JEAN STEIN BOOK AWARD AND THE PEN/JOHN KENNETH GALBRAITH AWARD FOR NONFICTION“As we go about our daily lives, caste is the wordless usher in a darkened theater, flashlight cast down in the aisles, guiding us to our assigned seats for a performance. The hierarchy of caste is not about feelings or morality. It is about power—which groups have it and which do not.”In this brilliant book, Isabel Wilkerson gives us a masterful portrait of an unseen phenomenon in America as she explores, through an immersive, deeply researched narrative and stories about real people, how America today and throughout its history has been shaped by a hidden caste system, a rigid hierarchy of human rankings.Beyond race, class, or other factors, there is a powerful caste system that influences people’s lives and behavior and the nation’s fate. Linking the caste systems of America, India, and Nazi Germany, Wilkerson explores eight pillars that underlie caste systems across civilizations, including divine will, bloodlines, stigma, and more. Using riveting stories about people—including Martin Luther King, Jr., baseball’s Satchel Paige, a single father and his toddler son, Wilkerson herself, and many others—she shows the ways that the insidious undertow of caste is experienced every day. She documents how the Nazis studied the racial systems in America to plan their out-cast of the Jews; she discusses why the cruel logic of caste requires that there be a bottom rung for those in the middle to measure themselves against; she writes about the surprising health costs of caste, in depression and life expectancy, and the effects of this hierarchy on our culture and politics. Finally, she points forward to ways America can move beyond the artificial and destructive separations of human divisions, toward hope in our common humanity.Beautifully written, original, and revealing, Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents is an eye-opening story of people and history, and a reexamination of what lies under the surface of ordinary lives and of American life today.BUY THE BOOKhttps://www.isabelwilkerson.com/Thanks for listening!Blessings,Rick Lee JamesWant some exclusives like early music videos, singles, and private podcast episodes?Become a subscriber on Substack:Subscribe nowListen to Rick Lee James MusicOne of the best ways to support independent artists during Covid-19 is to stream our music on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and Pandora. Click below to find out all the ways you can listen.https://linktr.ee/rickleejamesMusic From RICK LEE JAMESSpotify:LOVE OUR ENEMIES (Official Music Video):Also Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp: Rick on Bandcampor on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3abA3poAs Always...Thank You For Listening To Voices In My HeadAbout Your Host: Rick Lee JamesSubscribe on Substack: https://rickleejames.substack.com/Web Site www.rickleejames.com,TwitterFacebook.Voices In My Head Podcast www.voicesinmyheadpodcast.com,Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay.“Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”:HERE.Rick Lee James Radio Special:https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-specialGet Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://fanlink.to/RLJThunderIn partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at [email protected] Rick Lee James Booking Inquiries: By Email: [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subsc

Caste by Isabel Wilkerson - Episode 407 - Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast) I recently finished reading this extraordinary book by Isabel Wilkerson and I really hope that as many people will read it as possible. So, even though I would love to have Miss Wilkerson on my show, I haven't been able to work that out yet, so I though the next best thing might be to my listeners a taste of her writing and some links where you can get a copy of her book. Please listen and please get a copy for yourself. It' such an important book and you will hear why on today's episode.--Rick Lee James BUY THE BOOKNAMED THE #1 NONFICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR BY TIME MAGAZINE AND ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY People • The Washington Post • Publishers Weekly AND ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The New York Times Book Review • O: The Oprah Magazine • NPR • Bloomberg • Christian Science Monitor • New York Post • The New York Public Library • Fortune • Smithsonian Magazine • Marie Claire • Town & Country • Slate • Library Journal • Kirkus Reviews • LibraryReads • PopMattersLONGLISTED FOR THE PEN/JEAN STEIN BOOK AWARD AND THE PEN/JOHN KENNETH GALBRAITH AWARD FOR NONFICTION“As we go about our daily lives, caste is the wordless usher in a darkened theater, flashlight cast down in the aisles, guiding us to our assigned seats for a performance. The hierarchy of caste is not about feelings or morality. It is about power—which groups have it and which do not.” In this brilliant book, Isabel Wilkerson gives us a masterful portrait of an unseen phenomenon in America as she explores, through an immersive, deeply researched narrative and stories about real people, how America today and throughout its history has been shaped by a hidden caste system, a rigid hierarchy of human rankings. Beyond race, class, or other factors, there is a powerful caste system that influences people’s lives and behavior and the nation’s fate. Linking the caste systems of America, India, and Nazi Germany, Wilkerson explores eight pillars that underlie caste systems across civilizations, including divine will, bloodlines, stigma, and more. Using riveting stories about people—including Martin Luther King, Jr., baseball’s Satchel Paige, a single father and his toddler son, Wilkerson herself, and many others—she shows the ways that the insidious undertow of caste is experienced every day. She documents how the Nazis studied the racial systems in America to plan their out-cast of the Jews; she discusses why the cruel logic of caste requires that there be a bottom rung for those in the middle to measure themselves against; she writes about the surprising health costs of caste, in depression and life expectancy, and the effects of this hierarchy on our culture and politics. Finally, she points forward to ways America can move beyond the artificial and destructive separations of human divisions, toward hope in our common humanity.Beautifully written, original, and revealing, Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents is an eye-opening story of people and history, and a reexamination of what lies under the surface of ordinary lives and of American life today.BUY THE BOOKhttps://www.isabelwilkerson.com/Thanks for listening!Blessings,Rick Lee JamesWant some exclusives like early music videos, singles, and private podcast episodes?Become a subscriber on Substack:Subscribe nowListen to Rick Lee James MusicOne of the best ways to support independent artists during Covid-19 is to stream our music on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and Pandora. Click below to find out all the ways you can listen.https://linktr.ee/rickleejamesMusic From RICK LEE JAMESSpotify: LOVE OUR ENEMIES (Official Music Video): Also Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp: Rick on Bandcampor on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3abA3poAs Always...Thank You For Listening To Voices In My HeadAbout Your Host: Rick Lee JamesSubscribe on Substack: https://rickleejames.substack.com/Web Site www.rickleejames.com,TwitterFacebook.Voices In My Head Podcast www.voicesinmyheadpodcast.com,Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay.“Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”:HERE.Rick Lee James Radio Special:https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-specialGet Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://fanlink.to/RLJThunderIn partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at [email protected] Rick Lee James Booking Inquiries: By Email: [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/

In 2017 I had a visit with actor Stephen Tobolowsky to talk about his book “My Adventures with God.” It was a really fun conversation and because of Stephen’s iconic role in the movie Groundhog Day, I thought it would be fun to share this episode with you today on my substack feed. I hope you enjoy this conversation I had with Stephen Tobolowsky from 2017 on Voices In My Head (The Official Podcast of Rick Lee James).—Rick Lee Jameswww.RickLeeJames.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

Spotlight on Matt K. Lewis - Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast) Episode 406Called a “first-rate talent” in The Washington Post and “super-smart” by John Heilemann, Matt K. Lewis is a center-right critic of American politics and pop culture.As a journalist, Lewis has earned a reputation as an “independently minded” (Columbia Journalism Review) and “intellectually honest” commentator (Ben Adler, Newsweek). He is a senior columnist for The Daily Beast, and his work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, GQ, The Washington Post, The Week, Roll Call, Politico, The Telegraph, The Independent, and The Guardian. He previously served as senior contributor for The Daily Caller, and before that, as a columnist for AOL’s Politics Daily.Lewis dissects the day’s issues in conversation with other thinkers, authors, and newsmakers on his podcast Matt Lewis and the News, and co-hosts The DMZ Show with liberal pundit Bill Scher. He is a political commentator for CNN, has appeared on C-SPAN, PBS NewsHour, ABC’s “Nightline,” HBO’s “Real Time with Bill Maher,” and CBS News’ “Face The Nation,” and has contributed to radio outlets including NPR and the BBC.Kirsten Powers described Lewis’s 2016 book, Too Dumb to Fail: How the GOP Went From the Party of Reagan to the Party of Trump, as “a lively and fascinating read for any person confounded by the state of today’s Republican Party.” In 2011, Lewis released The Quotable Rogue: The Ideals of Sarah Palin in Her Own Words, an edited compilation of the Alaska governor’s much-discussed public utterances.Thanks for listening!Blessings,Rick Lee JamesWant some exclusives like early music videos, singles, and private podcast episodes?Become a subscriber on Substack: Listen to Rick Lee James MusicOne of the best ways to support independent artists during Covid-19 is to stream our music on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and Pandora. Click below to find out all the ways you can listen.https://linktr.ee/rickleejamesMusic From RICK LEE JAMESSpotify: LOVE OUR ENEMIES (Official Music Video):Also Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp: or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3abA3poAs Always...Thank You For Listening To Voices In My HeadAbout Your Host: Rick Lee JamesSubscribe on Substack: https://rickleejames.substack.com/Web Site www.rickleejames.com,TwitterFacebook.Voices In My Head Podcast www.voicesinmyheadpodcast.com,Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay.“Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”:HERE.Rick Lee James Radio Special:https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-specialGet Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://fanlink.to/RLJThunderIn partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at [email protected] Rick Lee James Booking Inquiries: By Email: [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

Spotlight on Matt K. Lewis - Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast) Episode 406Called a “first-rate talent” in The Washington Post and “super-smart” by John Heilemann, Matt K. Lewis is a center-right critic of American politics and pop culture.As a journalist, Lewis has earned a reputation as an “independently minded” (Columbia Journalism Review) and “intellectually honest” commentator (Ben Adler, Newsweek). He is a senior columnist for The Daily Beast, and his work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, GQ, The Washington Post, The Week, Roll Call, Politico, The Telegraph, The Independent, and The Guardian. He previously served as senior contributor for The Daily Caller, and before that, as a columnist for AOL’s Politics Daily.Lewis dissects the day’s issues in conversation with other thinkers, authors, and newsmakers on his podcast Matt Lewis and the News, and co-hosts The DMZ Show with liberal pundit Bill Scher. He is a political commentator for CNN, has appeared on C-SPAN, PBS NewsHour, ABC’s “Nightline,” HBO’s “Real Time with Bill Maher,” and CBS News’ “Face The Nation,” and has contributed to radio outlets including NPR and the BBC.Kirsten Powers described Lewis’s 2016 book, Too Dumb to Fail: How the GOP Went From the Party of Reagan to the Party of Trump, as “a lively and fascinating read for any person confounded by the state of today’s Republican Party.” In 2011, Lewis released The Quotable Rogue: The Ideals of Sarah Palin in Her Own Words, an edited compilation of the Alaska governor’s much-discussed public utterances. Matt's Web Site: https://www.mattklewis.com/ Thanks for listening!Blessings,Rick Lee JamesWant some exclusives like early music videos, singles, and private podcast episodes?Become a subscriber on Substack:Subscribe nowListen to Rick Lee James MusicOne of the best ways to support independent artists during Covid-19 is to stream our music on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and Pandora. Click below to find out all the ways you can listen.https://linktr.ee/rickleejamesMusic From RICK LEE JAMESSpotify: LOVE OUR ENEMIES (Official Music Video): Also Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp: Rick on Bandcampor on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3abA3poAs Always...Thank You For Listening To Voices In My HeadAbout Your Host: Rick Lee JamesSubscribe on Substack: https://rickleejames.substack.com/Web Site www.rickleejames.com,TwitterFacebook.Voices In My Head Podcast www.voicesinmyheadpodcast.com,Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay.“Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”:HERE.Rick Lee James Radio Special:https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-specialGet Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://fanlink.to/RLJThunderIn partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at [email protected] Rick Lee James Booking Inquiries: By Email: [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 405 - Postcards From Babylon with Brian Zahnd, David & Kathi PetersPostcards From Babylon is a long-form documentary featuring author and pastor, Brian Zahnd, as he investigates possibly the most important question for the church in North America today: How does the church stay faithful to the beautiful way of Jesus while situated in one of the most divisive political climates in our nation's history?​The film explores how Christians seeking proximity to power has led to a hyperpartisan Nationalistic posture that is demonstrably hindering the witness of Christ.​As exiled citizens of a superpower nation, Christians' deepest allegiance must be to the peaceful Kingdom of God, and from that posture they must always speak truth to power...no matter the cost. Our Guests This Week DAVID PETERSCO-DIRECTORDavid, a career filmmaker, earned Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Cinema Communications. He has created award-winning films that tell stories of people from all over the world with an authentic and journalistic approach. His work has appeared on Netflix, PBS, Amazon and international television. KATHI PETERSCO-DIRECTORKathi holds a degree in Speech Communication. As co-producer at Global Story Films, she edits and creates scripts, narrates, and facilitates interviews. Kathi’s work has been recognized by several international film festivals. She is a utility player in both the production and post-production phases of her work. BRIAN ZAHNDCONSULTING PRODUCERPastor, Author, Storyteller: Brian is the founder and lead pastor of Word of Life Church, a non-denominational Christian congregation in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Brian and his wife, Peri, founded the church in 1981. Film Web Site: https://www.postcardsdoc.com/Purchase Event Tickets: https://live.postcardsdoc.com/----more--------more---- Thanks for listening!Blessings,Rick Lee James----more----Want some exclusives like early music videos, singles, and private podcast episodes?Become a paid subscriber at Subscribe on Substack: https://rickleejames.substack.com/ Listen to Rick Lee James MusicOne of the best ways to support independent artists during Covid-19 is to stream our music on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and Pandora. Click below to find out all the ways you can listen.https://linktr.ee/rickleejames Music From RICK LEE JAMESSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0xVkwOKYR7qrxxo4sFuAeY?si=YjiV0VC_TVy-dFieZ6WxjgLOVE OUR ENEMIES (Official Music Video): https://youtu.be/xsSB5OLPELEAlso Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.comor on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3abA3po ----more---- Become A Patron of this Podcast at the Rick Lee James PATREONPAGE: https://www.patreon.com/RickLeeJames ----more----As Always...Thank You For Listening To Voices In My Head About Your Host: Rick Lee JamesSubscribe on Substack: https://rickleejames.substack.com/Web Site www.rickleejames.com,Twitter Facebook.Voices In My Head Podcast www.voicesinmyheadpodcast.com,Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay.“Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”: HERE.Rick Lee James Radio Special: https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-special Get Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://fanlink.to/RLJThunderIn partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at [email protected] Rick Lee James Booking Inquiries: By Email: [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 404 - Sow and Tether - This Is The Day! Band Website ( http://sowandtether.com ). Band BioSow and Tether exists to enrich and excite souls with the grace and truth of Christ through song. We are part of the worship teams at Redeemer Baptist Church and Getwell Road Church in the Northwest Mississippi / Memphis, Tennessee area, and we lead and write songs that speak the truth of the gospel of Jesus to encourage and edify the Church. We lead worship for conferences, camps, D-Nows, retreats, and various other events as our schedules allow. Born out of Redeemer Baptist Church in Olive Branch, Mississippi, our desire for those we have the opportunity to minister to is the same as our desire for our own congregations: to sing songs with deep gospel roots that help people to see the glory of the risen Christ. Every opportunity to lead others is met with this calling, and we would love to partner with your church or organization in ministry. Hunter Bobo is the lead vocalist and primary songwriter of Sow and Tether. He serves as Worship Pastor at Redeemer Baptist Church in Olive Branch, MS. Stephen McNeill is the bassist for Sow and Tether. He is a singer-songwriter and music teacher. You can hear more of Sow and Tether’s music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2UhS2UHJ67tRfYoLr29GY9?si=GEivcku3SCC78av4eVTBLw Thanks for listening!Blessings,Rick Lee James----more----Want some exclusives like early music videos, singles, and private podcast episodes?Become a paid subscriber at Subscribe on Substack: https://rickleejames.substack.com/ Listen to Rick Lee James MusicOne of the best ways to support independent artists during Covid-19 is to stream our music on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and Pandora. Click below to find out all the ways you can listen.https://linktr.ee/rickleejames Music From RICK LEE JAMESSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0xVkwOKYR7qrxxo4sFuAeY?si=YjiV0VC_TVy-dFieZ6WxjgLOVE OUR ENEMIES (Official Music Video): https://youtu.be/xsSB5OLPELEAlso Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.comor on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3abA3po ----more---- Become A Patron of this Podcast at the Rick Lee James PATREONPAGE: https://www.patreon.com/RickLeeJames ----more----As Always...Thank You For Listening To Voices In My Head About Your Host: Rick Lee JamesSubscribe on Substack: https://rickleejames.substack.com/Web Site www.rickleejames.com,Twitter Facebook.Voices In My Head Podcast www.voicesinmyheadpodcast.com,Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay.“Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”: HERE.Rick Lee James Radio Special: https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-special Get Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://fanlink.to/RLJThunderIn partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at [email protected] Rick Lee James Booking Inquiries: By Email: [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

Our January 6th, 2021 Epiphany ShowThanks for listening!Blessings,Rick Lee JamesWant some exclusives like early music videos, singles, and private podcast episodes?Become a paid subscriber at Subscribe on Substack: https://rickleejames.substack.com/Listen to Rick Lee James MusicOne of the best ways to support independent artists during Covid-19 is to stream our music on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and Pandora. Click below to find out all the ways you can listen.https://linktr.ee/rickleejamesMusic From RICK LEE JAMESSpotify: ?si=YjiV0VC_TVy-dFieZ6WxjgLOVE OUR ENEMIES (Official Music Video):Also Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.comor on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3abA3po----more---- Become A Patron of this Podcast at the Rick Lee James PATREONPAGE: https://www.patreon.com/RickLeeJames----more----As Always...Thank You For Listening To Voices In My HeadAbout Your Host: Rick Lee JamesSubscribe on Substack: https://rickleejames.substack.com/Web Site www.rickleejames.com,TwitterFacebook.Voices In My Head Podcast www.voicesinmyheadpodcast.com,Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay.“Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”:HERE.Rick Lee James Radio Special:https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-specialGet Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://fanlink.to/RLJThunderIn partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at [email protected] Rick Lee James Booking Inquiries: By Email: [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 403 - What Is Epiphany?Our January 6th, 2021 Epiphany ShowThanks for listening!Blessings,Rick Lee James----more----Want some exclusives like early music videos, singles, and private podcast episodes?Become a paid subscriber at Subscribe on Substack: https://rickleejames.substack.com/ Listen to Rick Lee James MusicOne of the best ways to support independent artists during Covid-19 is to stream our music on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and Pandora. Click below to find out all the ways you can listen.https://linktr.ee/rickleejames Music From RICK LEE JAMESSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0xVkwOKYR7qrxxo4sFuAeY?si=YjiV0VC_TVy-dFieZ6WxjgLOVE OUR ENEMIES (Official Music Video): https://youtu.be/xsSB5OLPELEAlso Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.comor on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3abA3po ----more---- Become A Patron of this Podcast at the Rick Lee James PATREONPAGE: https://www.patreon.com/RickLeeJames ----more----As Always...Thank You For Listening To Voices In My Head About Your Host: Rick Lee JamesSubscribe on Substack: https://rickleejames.substack.com/Web Site www.rickleejames.com,Twitter Facebook.Voices In My Head Podcast www.voicesinmyheadpodcast.com,Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay.“Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”: HERE.Rick Lee James Radio Special: https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-special Get Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://fanlink.to/RLJThunderIn partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at [email protected] Rick Lee James Booking Inquiries: By Email: [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 402 - Last Show of 2020 (LIVE) - Fred Rogers Quotes and More!Audio is poor at the start but gets better after intro.In this short episode I share a little bit of news, some 2020 reflections, and a lot of Fred Rogers quotes.Wishing you a very meaningful 2021.Blessings,Rick Lee James----more----Want some exclusives like early music videos, singles, and private podcast episodes?Become a paid subscriber at Subscribe on Substack: https://rickleejames.substack.com/ Listen to Rick Lee James MusicOne of the best ways to support independent artists during Covid-19 is to stream our music on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and Pandora. Click below to find out all the ways you can listen.https://linktr.ee/rickleejames Music From RICK LEE JAMESSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0xVkwOKYR7qrxxo4sFuAeY?si=YjiV0VC_TVy-dFieZ6WxjgLOVE OUR ENEMIES (Official Music Video): https://youtu.be/xsSB5OLPELEAlso Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.comor on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3abA3po ----more---- Become A Patron of this Podcast at the Rick Lee James PATREONPAGE: https://www.patreon.com/RickLeeJames ----more----As Always...Thank You For Listening To Voices In My Head About Your Host: Rick Lee JamesSubscribe on Substack: https://rickleejames.substack.com/Web Site www.rickleejames.com,Twitter Facebook.Voices In My Head Podcast www.voicesinmyheadpodcast.com,Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay.“Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”: HERE.Rick Lee James Radio Special: https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-special Get Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://fanlink.to/RLJThunderIn partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at [email protected] Rick Lee James Booking Inquiries: By Email: [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

Merry Christmas from Rick Lee James! Here’s a celebration song!Love Divine, All Loves Excelling (Perfect Love)from Thunder by Rick Lee JamesLyrics by Charles Wesley & Rick Lee JamesVerse 1 Love divine all loves excelling Joy of Heav’n to earth come down Fix in us thy humble dwelling All thy faithful mercies crown Jesus Thou art all compassion Pure unbounded love Thou art Visit us with Thy salvation Enter every trembling heart Verse 2 Breathe O breathe Thy loving Spirit Into every troubled breast Let us all in Thee inherit Let us find that second rest Take away our bent to sinning Alpha and Omega be End of faith as its beginning Set our hearts at liberty Chorus 1 Draw our hearts guide our minds Lead us to Your Love Divine Until our lives are captured by Your Perfect Love Draw our hearts guide our minds Lead us to Your Love Divine Until our lives are captured by Your Perfect Love Verse 3 Come Almighty to deliver Let us all Thy life receive Suddenly return and never Nevermore Thy temples leave Thee we would be always blessing Serve Thee as Thy hosts above Pray and praise Thee without ceasing Glory in Thy perfect love Chorus 2 Draw our hearts guide our minds Lead us to Your Love Divine Until our lives are captured by Your Perfect Love Draw our hearts guide our minds Lead us to Your Love Divine Until our lives are captured by Your Perfect Love Verse 4 Finish then Thy new creation Pure and spotless let us be Let us see Thy great salvation Perfectly restored in Thee Changed from glory into glory Till in Heav’n we take our place Till we cast our crowns before Thee Lost in wonder love and praise Chorus 3 Draw our hearts guide our minds Lead us to Your Love Divine Until our lives are captured by Your Perfect Love Draw our hearts guide our minds Lead us to Your Love Divine Until our lives are captured by Your Perfect Love CCLI Song # 7113856 Charles Wesley | Rick Lee James • © Wayfaring Prophet Songs (Admin. by ClearBox Rights, LLC) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 401 - with John DeMuth Rev. John F. DeMuth is an ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene.John and I go WAY BACK to teen church camp days where John was a teenager and I was a youth pastor.He lived and worked in Inner-City Ministry for almost a decade. There he served on staff at Shepherd Community Center, working to break the cycle of poverty in the lives of individuals and families on the near-east side of Indianapolis.As of August of this year, he and his family are now starting a new work in Waco, Texas.John is also a regular Voice in the Wilderness contributor on the Pulpit Fiction Podcast. A lectionary podcast for Preachers, Seekers, and Bible Geeks.Email John F. DeMuth at [email protected] to Rick Lee James MusicOne of the best ways to support independent artists during Covid-19 is to stream our music on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and Pandora. Click below to find out all the ways you can listen.https://linktr.ee/rickleejamesMusic From RICK LEE JAMESLOVE OUR ENEMIES (Official Music Video):Stream Rick's Music on any music streaming service: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/thunderAlso Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.comor on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3abA3po----more---- Become A Patron of this Podcast at the Rick Lee James PATREONPAGE: https://www.patreon.com/RickLeeJames----more----As Always...Thank You For Listening To Voices In My HeadAbout Your Host: Rick Lee JamesSubscribe on Substack: https://rickleejames.substack.com/Web Site www.rickleejames.com,TwitterFacebook.Voices In My Head Podcast www.voicesinmyheadpodcast.com,Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay.“Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”:HERE.Rick Lee James Radio Special:https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-specialGet Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://fanlink.to/RLJThunderIn partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at [email protected] Rick Lee James Booking Inquiries: By Email: [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 401 - with John DeMuth Rev. John F. DeMuth is an ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene. John and I go WAY BACK to teen church camp days where John was a teenager and I was a youth pastor. He lived and worked in Inner-City Ministry for almost a decade. There he served on staff at Shepherd Community Center, working to break the cycle of poverty in the lives of individuals and families on the near-east side of Indianapolis.As of August of this year, he and his family are now starting a new work in Waco, Texas. John is also a regular Voice in the Wilderness contributor on the Pulpit Fiction Podcast. A lectionary podcast for Preachers, Seekers, and Bible Geeks. Email John F. DeMuth at [email protected] Listen to Rick Lee James MusicOne of the best ways to support independent artists during Covid-19 is to stream our music on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and Pandora. Click below to find out all the ways you can listen.https://linktr.ee/rickleejames Music From RICK LEE JAMESSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0xVkwOKYR7qrxxo4sFuAeY?si=YjiV0VC_TVy-dFieZ6WxjgLOVE OUR ENEMIES (Official Music Video): https://youtu.be/xsSB5OLPELEStream Rick's Music on any music streaming service: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/thunderAlso Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.comor on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3abA3po ----more---- Become A Patron of this Podcast at the Rick Lee James PATREONPAGE: https://www.patreon.com/RickLeeJames ----more----As Always...Thank You For Listening To Voices In My Head About Your Host: Rick Lee JamesSubscribe on Substack: https://rickleejames.substack.com/Web Site www.rickleejames.com,Twitter Facebook.Voices In My Head Podcast www.voicesinmyheadpodcast.com,Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay.“Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”: HERE.Rick Lee James Radio Special: https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-special Get Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://fanlink.to/RLJThunderIn partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at [email protected] Rick Lee James Booking Inquiries: By Email: [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

Hello Friends,I wanted to let you know that a new lyric video for my song, Be My All, will be releasing to subscribers only on December 31st, 2020. Be My All, co-written with my friend Randy Cox, is a song that I hope will find special significance in the time of Covid.Be my arms when I cannot reach.Be my song when I cannot sing.Be my comfort in my grief or pain.Be my all.You can already hear the song on Spotify but the music video will initially only be available to paid subscribers here on Substack.This is just one of the many subscriber perks I plan on offering in the coming year so if you haven’t joined yet, I hope you will consider supporting my ministry by becoming a paid Substack subscriber.Blessings,Rick Lee JamesP.S. - I realize times are tight financially, so if you can’t afford to be a paid subscriber at this time but still want to be a supporter, let me know. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

I’ve always loved hymns that tell the story of the life of Christ, starting with his birth and then moving out to the broader story.I found the lyrics to this hymn in a pile of books at a large book sale. I had never heard it before so I wrote music to accompany it. The lyrics are simple, but deeply moving to me. They identify with the earthiness of Jesus and his identification with the poor. What an amazing thought to think that Kings would come from afar to bow before an infant from a poor Jewish family.I hope you will find that the music accentuates the lyrics. The video below is a live version I recorded in our church sanctuary. The audio version at the top is from my album, THUNDER.I hope it will give you a few Sabbath moments to ponder.Blessings,RickRick Lee James Web Site This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

400th MEGA-Episode with Phil Keaggy Welcome back to Voices In My Head. Today is our 400th episode celebration and because this is a special episode, I wanted to invite a guest on the show who means a lot to me personally. Phil Keaggy is not only one of the most admired guitarists in music today, he is also a person of humility, generosity, and integrity who has used his art to share the love of God around the world.Phil is such a talented guitarist, that most of us who play guitar would be happy if we were able to play his mistakes as well as he does. From beginning guitarists, to music industry professionals, nearly everyone who has held a guitar pick owes a debt of gratitude to Phil Keaggy for giving us something to aspire to with our playing and in our walk with God.It’s my pleasure to welcome Phil back to our show today so we can discuss some of his favorite musical moments in a career that has spanned over 55 years. Phil Keaggy's Web Page: http://www.philkeaggy.com/Phil Keaggy On Bandcamp (Keaggy's Garage): https://philkeaggy.bandcamp.com/Phil Keaggy on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1bAzlT6fMBcvCfwgh4S3Xl?si=GkcilZqcQfahpagp8v3aSAPhil Keaggy on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/phil-keaggy/655488 Listen to Rick Lee James MusicOne of the best ways to support independent artists during Covid-19 is to stream our music on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and Pandora. Click below to find out all the ways you can listen.https://linktr.ee/rickleejames Music From RICK LEE JAMESLOVE OUR ENEMIES (Official Music Video): https://youtu.be/xsSB5OLPELEStream Rick's Music on any music streaming service: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/thunderAlso Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.comor on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3abA3po ----more---- Become A Patron of this Podcast at the Rick Lee James PATREONPAGE: https://www.patreon.com/RickLeeJames ----more----As Always...Thank You For Listening To Voices In My Head About Your Host: Rick Lee JamesSubscribe on Substack: https://rickleejames.substack.com/Web Site www.rickleejames.com,Twitter Facebook.Voices In My Head Podcast www.voicesinmyheadpodcast.com,Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay.“Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”: HERE.Rick Lee James Radio Special: https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-special Get Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://fanlink.to/RLJThunderIn partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at [email protected] Rick Lee James Booking Inquiries: By Email: [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

400th MEGA-Episode with Phil Keaggy Welcome back to Voices In My Head. Today is our 400th episode celebration and because this is a special episode, I wanted to invite a guest on the show who means a lot to me personally. Phil Keaggy is not only one of the most admired guitarists in music today, he is also a person of humility, generosity, and integrity who has used his art to share the love of God around the world.Phil is such a talented guitarist, that most of us who play guitar would be happy if we were able to play his mistakes as well as he does. From beginning guitarists, to music industry professionals, nearly everyone who has held a guitar pick owes a debt of gratitude to Phil Keaggy for giving us something to aspire to with our playing and in our walk with God.It’s my pleasure to welcome Phil back to our show today so we can discuss some of his favorite musical moments in a career that has spanned over 55 years.Phil Keaggy's Web Page: http://www.philkeaggy.com/Phil Keaggy On Bandcamp (Keaggy's Garage): https://philkeaggy.bandcamp.com/Phil Keaggy on Spotify: Phil Keaggy on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/phil-keaggy/655488Listen to Rick Lee James MusicOne of the best ways to support independent artists during Covid-19 is to stream our music on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and Pandora. Click below to find out all the ways you can listen.https://linktr.ee/rickleejamesMusic From RICK LEE JAMESLOVE OUR ENEMIES (Official Music Video):Stream Rick's Music on any music streaming service: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/thunderAlso Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.comor on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3abA3po----more---- Become A Patron of this Podcast at the Rick Lee James PATREONPAGE: https://www.patreon.com/RickLeeJames----more----As Always...Thank You For Listening To Voices In My HeadAbout Your Host: Rick Lee JamesSubscribe on Substack: https://rickleejames.substack.com/Web Site www.rickleejames.com,TwitterFacebook.Voices In My Head Podcast www.voicesinmyheadpodcast.com,Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay.“Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”:HERE.Rick Lee James Radio Special:https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-specialGet Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://fanlink.to/RLJThunderIn partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at [email protected] Rick Lee James Booking Inquiries: By Email: [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

Is Santa Real?A Look At Mister Rogers Neighborhood Episode 1261 This week marks the long awaited return of our friend David Dault to the show. In this special Christmas themed episode, we look at Episode 1261 of Mister Rogers Neighborhood, a controversial show where Mister Rogers arrives in his neighborhood with a Santa Claus costume, and raises some serious questions for his television neighbors. Thank you for joining us here this week in the neighborhood.Theme Music featured on this podcast is "Nouvelle Noel" by Kevin MacLeodAlso a special thanks to the @MisterRogersSay Community on Twitter and Instagram.Your host is Rick Lee James.Rick's Twitter account is @RickLeeJames and his web site is RickLeeJames.com.Podcasts From Rick Lee James & Voices In My Head Productions This Podcast Is Hosted by Rick Lee JamesMister Rogers Quotes on Twitter: @MisterRogersSayRick Lee James on Twitter: @RickLeeJamesRick Lee James Web Site: www.RickLeeJames.com ----more----Voices In My Head Productions does not profit from this program. This show is completely a labor of love out of the respect that the host has for the life of Fred Rogers. We do not own images or sound clips of Fred Rogers used on this show. While this is not a legally binding Mea Culpa, we would appreciate you not suing us. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

Craig Harmann & Church Music Makers - Episode 399 About Church Music MakersWe are all church music makers. We may be in big congregations, small congregations, congregations with minimal resources, congregations with many resources. We may be organists, choir directors, guitar players, drummers, singers, whatever the case is, this blog is for all of us!Church Music Makers is written by Craig Harmann, a pastor’s kid, who started playing the piano at 5, playing preservice Christmas Eve piano pieces in 2nd grade, playing the trumpet in 5th grade (and playing for worship not too far after…badly), playing the organ in 7th grade (and playing for Good Friday worship in 8th grade). Craig has served full time as a high school choir director, religion teacher and wind ensemble director, director of music, youth and family ministries, classroom elementary general music teacher, director of music, private lesson instructor and roving substitute musician, as well as currently serving part-time at St. Timothy Lutheran Church and teaching middle school and high school choir at Northland Christian School in Houston, Texas. Craig has had a wide variety of good and bad experiences in his 17 years of full time ministry and in each experience, has learned something from it and grown as a musician and a person.Craig has been married to Heather for 16 years, is dad to Ella and Emily and loves sports. He is available to share insight and ideas on an individual or group setting. For more information, please email [email protected]. More information that to come down the road.Web Site: https://churchmusicmakers.com/Craig's Book: Songs for the Seasons: 25 devotions based on favorite Christmas Carols Listen to Rick Lee James MusicOne of the best ways to support independent artists during Covid-19 is to stream our music on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and Pandora. Click below to find out all the ways you can listen.https://linktr.ee/rickleejames Music From RICK LEE JAMESLOVE OUR ENEMIES (Official Music Video): https://youtu.be/xsSB5OLPELEStream Rick's Music on any music streaming service: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/thunderAlso Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.comor on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3abA3po ----more---- Become A Patron of this Podcast at the Rick Lee James PATREONPAGE: https://www.patreon.com/RickLeeJames ----more----As Always...Thank You For Listening To Voices In My Head About Your Host: Rick Lee JamesSubscribe on Substack: https://rickleejames.substack.com/Web Site www.rickleejames.com,Twitter Facebook.Voices In My Head Podcast www.voicesinmyheadpodcast.com,Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay.“Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”: HERE.Rick Lee James Radio Special: https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-special Get Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://fanlink.to/RLJThunderIn partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at [email protected] Rick Lee James Booking Inquiries: By Email: [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

Note To Readers…If you play the videos included with this post while reading, you’re guaranteed a 150% better reading experience. Second Note To Readers…(There’s a 50% chance of that being true) Hello My Friends,When my latest album, Thunder, came out it was generating a lot of really great buzz. Some of this was due to the fact that it was the first album to include a never before released song by Rich Mullins called… you guessed it … Thunder.To commemorate the occasion I had the album pressed onto these very cool, very collectible, and very clear VINYL RECORDS. For a while they were selling great, and nearly every time I would play a concert I would sell a few (which was great because they were very expensive to have made).But then..2020 happened. Due to a lack of touring in 2020, I’d say I only have… well … way too many of these collectible vinyls sitting in my basement.This is where the good news comes in! Christmas is coming. * I need to sell records…* You need to give gifts… Let’s do this together. Give a collectible edition of Thunder on clear vinyl this Christmas and get a great deal…Take 25% off of the cost by using the code at checkout: vinylBuy Album This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

On January 21st, 2020, Religion News Service posted an article written by Shane Claiborne that said,“A lot of contemporary worship music doesn’t offer the best theology, but 'Hymn for the 81%,' by a South Bend, Indiana, worship leader, has gone viral with a cocktail of prophetic fire and Christ-like grace.”Daniel Deitrich, who wrote and performed Hymn For The 81% is a singer/songwriter based in South Bend, Indiana. His honest, heartbreaking, yet hopeful writing finds a home in massive Americana anthems, catchy Indie rock hooks, as well as intimate acoustic confessionals.Links For Daniel Deitrich:All Music Links http://smarturl.com/hymnforthe81https://www.facebook.com/DanielDeitrich/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCaOdkVr0TjC4_0Kdttc3ZwApple Music https://apple.co/3pMRIwKSpotify https://www.votecommongood.com/https://www.patreon.com/danieldeitrichListen to Rick Lee James MusicOne of the best ways to support independent artists during Covid-19 is to stream our music on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and Pandora. Click below to find out all the ways you can listen.https://linktr.ee/rickleejamesMusic From RICK LEE JAMESLOVE OUR ENEMIES (Official Music Video):Stream Rick's Music on any music streaming service: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/thunderAlso Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.comor on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3abA3poBecome A Patron of this Podcast at the Rick Lee James PATREONPAGE: https://www.patreon.com/RickLeeJames----more----As Always...Thank You For Listening To Voices In My HeadAbout Your Host: Rick Lee JamesSubscribe on Substack: https://rickleejames.substack.com/Web Site www.rickleejames.com,TwitterFacebook.Voices In My Head Podcast www.voicesinmyheadpodcast.com,Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay.“Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”:HERE.Rick Lee James Radio Special:https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-specialGet Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://fanlink.to/RLJThunderIn partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at [email protected] Rick Lee James Booking Inquiries: By Email: [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

Hymn For The 81% with guest Daniel Deitrich - Episode 398 On January 21st, 2020, Religion News Service posted an article written by Shane Claiborne that said,“A lot of contemporary worship music doesn’t offer the best theology, but 'Hymn for the 81%,' by a South Bend, Indiana, worship leader, has gone viral with a cocktail of prophetic fire and Christ-like grace.”Daniel Deitrich, who wrote and performed Hymn For The 81% is a singer/songwriter based in South Bend, Indiana. His honest, heartbreaking, yet hopeful writing finds a home in massive Americana anthems, catchy Indie rock hooks, as well as intimate acoustic confessionals. Links For Daniel Deitrich:All Music Links http://smarturl.com/hymnforthe81https://www.facebook.com/DanielDeitrich/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCaOdkVr0TjC4_0Kdttc3ZwApple Music https://apple.co/3pMRIwKSpotify https://open.spotify.com/track/6WMXPAtANzHqucyOA2DkuJhttps://www.votecommongood.com/https://www.patreon.com/danieldeitrich Listen to Rick Lee James MusicOne of the best ways to support independent artists during Covid-19 is to stream our music on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and Pandora. Click below to find out all the ways you can listen.https://linktr.ee/rickleejames Music From RICK LEE JAMESLOVE OUR ENEMIES (Official Music Video): https://youtu.be/xsSB5OLPELEStream Rick's Music on any music streaming service: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/thunderAlso Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.comor on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3abA3po ----more---- Become A Patron of this Podcast at the Rick Lee James PATREONPAGE: https://www.patreon.com/RickLeeJames ----more----As Always...Thank You For Listening To Voices In My Head About Your Host: Rick Lee JamesSubscribe on Substack: https://rickleejames.substack.com/Web Site www.rickleejames.com,Twitter Facebook.Voices In My Head Podcast www.voicesinmyheadpodcast.com,Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay.“Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”: HERE.Rick Lee James Radio Special: https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-special Get Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://fanlink.to/RLJThunderIn partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at [email protected] Rick Lee James Booking Inquiries: By Email: [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

Advent Week 1 - Sabbath Reflection“Into this world, this demented inn, in which there is absolutely no room for him at all, Christ comes uninvited. But because he cannot be at home in it, because he is out of place in it, and yet he must be in it, his place is with those others for whom there is no room. His place is with those who do not belong, who are rejected by power because they are regarded as weak, those who are discredited, who are denied the status of persons, tortured, exterminated. With those for whom there is no room, Christ is present in this world. He is mysteriously present in those for whom there seems to be nothing but the world at its worst.”Thomas Merton, “The Time of the End Is the Time of No Room” in Raids on the Unspeakable, pages 51-52“Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing)” is a song of expectation that looks to the second coming of Christ through the lens of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. It is a joyful song of celebration and a way to retell of the story of Jesus. I’m so pleased that Lifeway Worship has made this song available for churches to use during this Advent season. What a story of hope we have to share. To purchase downloadable charts from lifewayworship.com for Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing) click here.For a full devotional on this song: Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing) Video, Song and Devotional This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

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Happy Thanksgiving Friends,I hope you all have a wonderful day!Blessings,Rick Lee JamesWe give you thanks, O Lord, with our whole heart; before the world we sing your praise; We bow down toward your holy temple and give thanks to your name for your steadfast love and your faithfulness, for you have exalted above all things your name and your word. We give thanks for your enduring blessings.– Based on Psalm 138:1-2 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe