The JFH Podcast

Elevation Worship's Chris Brown joins the show to discuss the processes behind and the heart behind his church's new set of songs, as well as the importance of Christians continuing to write music for their local churches. Elevation Worship's new album Hallelujah Here Below is out September 28. The first two singles, "Won't Stop Now" and "Here Again," are currently available to stream or purchase. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. If you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, please send an email to [email protected]. If you have questions, send them to [email protected]. You can also follow the podcast on Twitter, @JFHPodcast.

This past week, Chase got to attend the Sing! Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, and he reports back on what he heard from speakers such as Keith and Kristyn Getty, John Piper, Trip Lee, Andrew Peterson, and more. This episode is sponsored by Free Chapel Music, in promotion of the new EP titled Here I Am, available now to stream or purchase. Read more at freechapelmusic.com. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. If you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, please send an email to [email protected]. You can also follow the podcast on Twitter, @JFHPodcast.

In the news this week, we have singles, announcements, and album reviews for Mae, Christon Gray, Lauren Daigle, and more, alongside features on our website and answers to more of your listener questions. This episode is sponsored by Free Chapel Music, in promotion of the new EP titled Here I Am, available now to stream or purchase. Read more at freechapelmusic.com If you'd like to ask our hosts or writers a question to get answered on a future Newspaper & Mailbag episode, you can comment on our site, DM us on Twitter, or email your question to [email protected]. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. If you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, please send an email to [email protected]. You can also follow the podcast on Twitter, @JFHPodcast.

Two things from a bygone era make a triumphant return to the podcast this week: the "Is It 5 Stars?" segment, and JFH's own Scott Fryberger! Scott and regular host Chase reevaluate Scott's 5-star review of Flame's Our World: Redeemed before jumping into Tooth and Nail Records' top 100 albums. This episode is sponsored by The Lighthouse Events, in promotion of the Eye of the Storm Tour, featuring Ryan Stevenson and Austin French, which will be making its way through New England during the second half of September. You can find out more at thelighthouseevents.com/. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. If you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, please send an email to [email protected]. If you have questions, send them to [email protected]. You can also follow the podcast on Twitter, @JFHPodcast.

On this multi-faceted episode, Chase describes his experience getting to attend a preview event for Tori Kelly's upcoming gospel album, Hiding Place, before having Tauren Wells on the show to discuss his recent career and his upcoming tour with Danny Gokey and Riley Clemmons. This episode is sponsored by Joshua Leventhal, in promotion of his latest single "Goliath." The song is available wherever you stream or download music, and you can find out more at www.joshualeventhal.com. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. If you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, please send an email to [email protected]. If you have questions, send them to [email protected]. You can also follow the podcast on Twitter, @JFHPodcast.

Hard rock vocalist Zahna joins the show to discuss her brand new album Red for War, the journey her life has taken to get to the release of her debut solo album, and her experiences as a female vocalist in the Christian rock industry. This episode is sponsored by Elevation Worship, in anticipation of their new album Hallelujah Here Below, out September 28. The first two singles, "Won't Stop Now" and "Here Again," are currently available to stream or purchase. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. If you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, please send an email to [email protected]. If you have questions, send them to [email protected]. You can also follow the podcast on Twitter, @JFHPodcast.

In the news today, we have the newest JFH music sampler, the new Silent Planet album, the GMA Dove Award nominees, and more. And during the mailbag section, a friend of the podcast (perhaps the former co-host?!) returns to answer listener questions related to metal/hardcore music. If you'd like to ask our hosts or writers a question to get answered on a future Newspaper & Mailbag episode, you can comment on our site, DM us on Twitter, or email your question to [email protected]. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. If you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, please send an email to [email protected]. You can also follow the podcast on Twitter, @JFHPodcast.

This week, Chase and John team up once again for the summer movie they've been most excited to talk about, Mission Impossible: Fallout. The episode begins with a spoiler-free discussion of the film franchise and the adult content of this newest installment, before moving into a spoiler-heavy discussion of Fallout's strengths, weaknesses, and crazy action set pieces. This episode is sponsored by Elevation Worship, in anticipation of their new album Hallelujah Here Below, out September 28. The first single, "Won't Stop Now," is currently available to stream or purchase. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. If you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, please send an email to [email protected]. If you have questions, send them to [email protected]. You can also follow the podcast on Twitter, @JFHPodcast.

Our host Chase is on vacation, but rather than releasing nothing for the week, he takes a moment to provide some recommendations of older JFH Podcast episodes to catch up on as well as other Christian podcasts worth your listen. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. If you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, please send an email to [email protected]. If you have questions, send them to [email protected]. You can also follow the podcast on Twitter, @JFHPodcast.

JFH staff writer Nicole Vacca returns to the podcast to reminisce about bands we wish were still around. We also resurrect the Is It Five Stars? segment to discuss Emery's 2009 record ...In Shallow Seas We Sail. (Meanwhile, Chase refuses to let Nicole revive the Made You Listen segment... for now.) The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. If you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, please send an email to [email protected]. If you have questions, send them to [email protected]. You can also follow the podcast on Twitter, @JFHPodcast.

In the news today, we have albums turning ten years old, tour announcements from Lauren Daigle, Francesca Battistelli, Newsboys, and Mae, and more. If you'd like to ask our hosts or writers a question to get answered on a future Newspaper & Mailbag episode, you can comment on our site, DM us on Twitter, or email your question to [email protected]. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. If you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, please send an email to [email protected]. You can also follow the podcast on Twitter, @JFHPodcast.

On this episode, Chase and John gush over the latest home-run from Marvel Studios, Ant-Man and the Wasp. The episode starts with a spoiler-free summary and parental advisory before moving into a detailed analysis of the film's characters, events, and themes. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. If you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, please send an email to [email protected]. If you have questions, send them to [email protected]. You can also follow the podcast on Twitter, @JFHPodcast.

This episode features an extensive interview with Indiana hard rock band The Protest, in anticipation of the band's new record Legacy, out July 13. Prior to the interview, hosts Mark and Chase decide whether Swoope's 2014 record Sinema deserves its five-star rating, while also reflecting on the Ohio rapper's latest release, Sonshine. The JFH Podcast is hosted by Mark Rice and Chase Tremaine. Production, editing, and music is also by Chase. The podcast is executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. If you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, please send an email to [email protected]. You can also follow the podcast on Twitter, @JFHPodcast.

Today, our host Chase debuts a new type of episode, Newspaper & Mailbag, where we share about new events, album releases, and website features, and where we answer your questions. If you'd like to ask our hosts or writers a question to get answered on a future Newspaper & Mailbag episode, you can comment on our site, DM us on Twitter, or email your question to [email protected]. This episode is sponsored by Iryne Rock (irynerock.com), in promotion of her brand new album JFY, available now. The JFH Podcast is hosted by Mark Rice and Chase Tremaine. Production, editing, and music is also by Chase. The podcast is executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. If you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, please send an email to [email protected]. You can also follow the podcast on Twitter, @JFHPodcast.

As the summer movie season continues, we switch back into movie mode for one of our most anticipated releases, Pixar's long-awaited sequel Incredibles 2. Hosts Mark and Chase are joined by John DiBiase to talk about the new movie's many strengths and how it holds up to the original. This episode is sponsored by Chris Rupp (chrisruppofficial.com), in promotion of his brand new album A New Day: A Capella Vol 2, available now. The JFH Podcast is hosted by Mark Rice and Chase Tremaine. Production, editing, and music is also by Chase. The podcast is executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. If you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, please send an email to [email protected]. You can also follow the podcast on Twitter, @JFHPodcast.

Hit songwriter and acclaimed recording artist Adam Watts comes on the show today to tell our hosts about his history writing songs for Disney artists and movies, how that coincided with making his solo music, and how all those experiences coalesced into his new book, The Human of Being Art (available at wearebrokencity.com). This episode is sponsored by Ryan and Michelle Black (https://www.ryanandmichelleblack.com/), in promotion of their brand new album Our Dwelling Place, available now. The JFH Podcast is hosted by Mark Rice and Chase Tremaine. Production, editing, and music is also by Chase. The podcast is executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. If you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, please send an email to [email protected]. You can also follow the podcast on Twitter, @JFHPodcast.

Indie hip-hop artist Psalm comes on the podcast this week to talk about his album Covenant and everything that led up to it, including a conversion to Christianity that took Psalm out of secular music and temporarily out of hip-hop completely. You've possibly never heard Psalm's music, but you won't want to miss hearing his story. This episode is sponsored by Ryan and Michelle Black (https://www.ryanandmichelleblack.com/), in promotion of their brand new album Our Dwelling Place, available now. The JFH Podcast is hosted by Mark Rice and Chase Tremaine. Production, editing, and music is also by Chase. The podcast is executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. If you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, please send an email to [email protected]. You can also follow the podcast on Twitter, @JFHPodcast.

Join Chase and guest hosts John DiBiase and Josh Balogh for the podcast's second movie-based episode, this time to discuss the newest blockbuster in theaters, Solo: A Star Wars Story. If you haven't seen the film yet, don't worry. The first half of this episode is spoiler-free, and the hosts make it clear when they are moving into the spoiler-half of the episode. The conversation touches on the whole Star Wars franchise and is a perfect fit for fans new and old alike; the episode also covers whether the new film is family-friendly. The JFH Podcast is hosted by Mark Rice and Chase Tremaine. Production, editing, and music is also by Chase. The podcast is executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. If you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, please send an email to [email protected]. You can also follow the podcast on Twitter, @JFHPodcast.

Spoken word artist Levi the Poet drops in to talk with our hosts Mark and Chase about his latest album Cataracts and its inspirations, including the 5-star-rated album Brother, Sister by mewithoutYou. The JFH Podcast is hosted by Mark Rice and Chase Tremaine. Production, editing, and music is also by Chase. The podcast is executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. If you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, please send an email to [email protected]. You can also follow the podcast on Twitter, @JFHPodcast.

CCM singer/songwriter and American Idol finalist Chris Sligh joins Mark and Chase on the show this week to discuss the complex relationship that modern Christian music has with the church. The trio also talk about trends in the music industry, why songs get popular, and Sligh's brand new album A Modern Liturgy. This episode is sponsored by The Lighthouse Events (thelighthouseevents.com) and Worship in the Adirondacks, a festival in upstate New York this June 29-30. Learn more by going to worshipintheadirondacks.com. The JFH Podcast is hosted by Mark Rice and Chase Tremaine. Production, editing, and music is also by Chase. The podcast is executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. If you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, please send an email to [email protected]. You can also follow the podcast on Twitter, @JFHPodcast.

In this episode, hosts Mark and Chase go head-to-head in a debate about whether Relient K's Air for Free is a great album, then they find more common ground as they share lists of songs that have made them cry over the years. This episode is sponsored by The Lighthouse Events (thelighthouseevents.com) and Worship in the Adirondacks, a festival in upstate New York this June 29-30. Learn more by going to worshipintheadirondacks.com. The JFH Podcast is hosted by Mark Rice and Chase Tremaine. Production, editing, and music is also by Chase. The podcast is executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. If you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, please send an email to [email protected]. You can also follow the podcast on Twitter, @JFHPodcast.

JesusFreakHideout.com founder John DiBiase finally comes on the podcast for an episode that ignores all the established segments and topics in favor of an hour-long, in-depth discussion about the new film and worldwide phenomenon, Avengers: Infinity War. This is not a spoiler-free discussion. You have been warned. The JFH Podcast is hosted by Mark Rice and Chase Tremaine. Production, editing, and music are also by Chase. The podcast is executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. If you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, please send an email to [email protected].

Our conversation with artist/producer Aaron Sprinkle continues this week, as we pit the LP and EP against each other to see which wins! Sprinkle shares his history with both platforms along with sharing details about upcoming EP projects. Then Mark and Chase debate the 5-star-ness of Michael W. Smith's debut and gush over indie singer/songwriter John Lucas. This episode is sponsored by Kaylee + Erica, whose new EP Creation's Song is available now wherever you buy or stream music. The JFH Podcast is hosted by Mark Rice and Chase Tremaine. Production, editing, and music are also by Chase. The podcast is executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. If you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, please send an email to [email protected].