Podcasts by TSC Music Radio Podcast: Music with a Mission
Weekly podcast from the Music Ministry of Times Square Church in New York City. Features original music, interviews with songwriters, and discussions on contoversial topics in Christian Music Ministry.
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Israel and Katie Martinez Interview from 2014-06-06T02:00
The unique journey of Israel and Katie Martinez takes us inside the New York City fashion industry, the gay club scene and ultimately to new life in Christ. On Music with a Mission, this husband an...
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Rev. Stefanie Minatee Interview from 2013-11-29T02:00
Rev. Stef and Jubilation came together as a gospel choir in 1998 for a one-time concert. Fifteen years later, they have recorded with the top names in Gospel music, and continue to fulfill their th...
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Pastor Joseph Cortese Interview from 2013-11-22T02:00
As a young drummer, the last thing on Joseph Cortese's agenda was taking over the pastorate of his mother's church. But God had another plan! Pastor Joseph Cortese and his wife Melissa, of Crossroa...
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The Big Announcement from 2013-11-08T02:00
For over three years, TSC Music has endeavored to encourage, equip and edify listeners through the weekly Music with a Mission podcast. In this edition of the podcast, we share the new direction Go...
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What We're Listening to Now from 2013-11-01T02:00
From old-time hymns to new worship choruses to choir specials, Greg Thomas shares a playlist of songs that we've been listening to recently at TSC Music, and are being incorporated into services at...
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LIVRE Interview from 2013-10-25T02:00
The members of gospel group LIVRE are determined to live for God as they navigate the music industry. On Music with a Mission, these young singers share their experiences and struggles along the jo...
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Ask TSC Music from 2013-10-18T02:00
How do you balance ministry, family and work? How do you choose songs for worship? Why does the Times Square Church choir no longer wear robes? What is anointing? TSC Music director Greg Thomas dis...
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Teresa Conlon Interview from 2013-10-11T02:00
"Worship is the revealing of the heart, unveiling my innermost being to Him." Times Square Church's own Pastor Teresa Conlon discusses the nature of God's invitation to worship, and what it means t...
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Pay for Play Part 2 from 2013-10-04T02:00
Can a Christian musician expect to be supported financially by the church? What about Christian musicians who play secular gigs? What is the calling of the Levitical priesthood, and how does it app...
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Pay for Play Part 1 from 2013-09-27T02:00
Should musicians be paid to play in the church? How can we balance financial needs and maintain pure motives in serving God? What is the true calling of God on a musician? Has the emphasis on music...
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Danny Duncan Interview from 2013-09-20T02:00
As a curious 12-year-old, Danny Duncan got his first introduction to audio engineering, and soon began running sound for his church. Decades later, this Grammy award winner is one of the most highl...
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John Wineglass Interview from 2013-09-13T02:00
From the church to the concert hall to the big screen, Emmy-award winning composer John Wineglass wears many musical hats. He stops by Music with a Mission during a recent trip to New York to share...
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Clay Bogan and William McDowell Interview from 2013-09-06T02:00
Producer and music director Clay Bogan joins us in the studio to discuss the process of collaborating with songwriter and worship leader, William McDowell on his latest recording projects. Via tele...
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Pastors Leigh Piatt-Gonzalez and Sam Cintron Interview from 2013-08-30T02:00
Does a painting have the power to provoke someone to change? Can the arts really minister beyond the context of a church service? The Hope Center's Senior Pastor Leigh Piatt-Gonzalez and Worship Ar...
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Kids Praise Choir Finland Mission Team from 2013-08-23T02:00
Thirteen members of the Times Square Church Kids Praise Choir (KPC), along with their adult chaperones, recently returned from a mission trip to Helsinki, Finland, where they participated in evange...
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Chris Thomason Interview from 2013-08-16T02:00
As a former executive of Integrity Music, and current CEO of in:ciite media, Chris Thomason has experienced first hand two decades of dramatic change in the music industry. On Music with a Mission...
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Do You Believe the Truth You Sing? from 2013-08-09T02:00
When you sing the hymn I Surrender All, do you really mean it? Do our lives measure up to the songs we sing in church? How do we enter into authentic worship when the lyrics don't match our feeling...
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Bailey Bussell Interview from 2013-08-02T02:00
At just 22 years old, Bailey Bussell has served as worship leader in several different church settings, and is about to embark on her first full-time position as a worship pastor and choir director...
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The Role of the Choir Director&Worship Leader from 2013-07-26T02:00
What are the musical and spiritual responsibilities of a choir director? What does a typical choir rehearsal entail? What are some important characteristics of an effective worship leader? How does...
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Church of Redemption Music Workshop Recap from 2013-07-19T02:00
A team from TSC Music recently travelled to the small town of Agawam, MA to hold a series of workshops with the music ministry of Church of Redemption. Pastor Bill Pass returns to Music with a Miss...
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Conrad Robinson Interview from 2013-07-12T02:00
Success in the secular music industry has not diminished Conrad Robinson's passion to honor Christ with his musical gifts and to impact the lives of young people in New York City. This sought-after...
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The Industry of the Ministry from 2013-07-05T02:00
In this episode of Music with a Mission, Greg Thomas, David Ham and Jessi Carrasco discuss some fundamentals of the music industry that are essential for anyone aspiring to make a living in Christi...
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Elder David O'Neill Interview from 2013-06-28T02:00
Having grown up as a preacher's kid, David O'Neill was content to live a life of double standard in the church, until he had his own encounter with the God of his salvation. Now an elder of Times S...
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TSC Music Band Interview from 2013-06-21T02:00
Psalm 150 exhorts us to praise the Lord with the sound of trumpets, stringed instruments, loud cymbals, and every type of instrument. In this episode of Music with a Mission, members of the Times S...
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Jeannie Ortega Interview from 2013-06-14T02:00
"It was either kill myself or sing, and I was only seven years old." Jeannie Ortega's unique journey has taken her from 'hood life in Brooklyn, to Top 40 music industry success, to complete surrend...
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Uli Gradinger Interview from 2013-06-07T02:00
Times Square Church saxophonist Uli Gradinger has lived a true prodigal son testimony. On Music with a Mission he shares his journey from learning to play jazz in the subways of Paris, through fina...
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Panel of Recording Artists from Times Square Church from 2013-05-24T02:00
Times Square Church has no shortage of gifted and talented songwriters, several of whom have recently been working on their own recording projects. Music with a Mission assembles a panel of these ...
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Pastor Bill Pass Interview from 2013-05-17T02:00
What is the relationship between the pastor and the worship team? How do we effectively minister in music in a multi-generational church? In this impromptu interview Greg Thomas discusses these an...
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Ron Foster and John Fairley Interview from 2013-05-10T02:00
In this impromptu podcast, Greg Thomas reminisces with long time friends and pillars of the New Jersey gospel scene, Ron Foster and John Fairley. They share wisdom gained over two lifetimes serving...
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Jeremy Castro Interview from 2013-05-03T02:00
"Serve like an intern, even when you're the CEO". Christian music industry veteran Jeremy Castro discusses the balance between business and ministry, marketing Christian music and artists, and what...
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Training Up the Next Generation in Ministry from 2013-04-26T02:00
What would you do if you were no longer needed in ministry? Do you find your identity in your ministry function, your calling, or in Christ alone? How does mentorship and discipleship relate to mus...
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Behind the Scenes of TSC Music Recording Projects from 2013-04-19T02:00
TSC Music has released several original studio albums over the years and is currently working on another collection of songs to be released. This edition of Music with a Mission takes you behind th...
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Andy Mineo Interview: Heroes for Sale from 2013-04-12T02:00
Hip hop artist Andy Mineo returns to Music with a Mission to chat about his upcoming debut album, Heroes for Sale. He shares in depth about the concept behind the album and it's title, the relation...
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Thoughtful Preparation for Worship from 2013-04-05T02:00
What is the difference between praise and worship? How doesa worship leader prepare for service? What roles do different types of songs play in a worship set? What is the purpose of worshipping in ...
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Loretta Busch and Nancy Soto Interview from 2013-03-29T02:00
When actors portray the love of Christ onstage through productions like The Cross and the Switchblade, they are supported by an entire crew of people working behind the scenes to make it happen. L...
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Patrick Dow Interview from 2013-03-22T02:00
Nicky Cruz Outreach CEO, Patrick Dow shares over 20 years of experience using hip hop to present the gospel to the lost hurting and broken in the inner city. He explains the "hit and run" approach ...
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Pastor William Carrol Interview: Gifts, Talents and Calling from 2013-03-15T02:00
What is the purpose of your God-given gifts? How can gifts grow into talents? How do you deploy your gift when you don't have a platform? How can you discover and pursue your calling? Pastor Willia...
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David and Yvonne Lyon Interview from 2013-02-22T02:00
En route to play at a Canadian folk festival, Scottish singer songwriters David and Yvonne Lyon stop by Music with a Mission during their stopover in New York City. They share insight into songwrit...
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What are Gifts and Talents? Part 2 from 2013-02-15T02:00
What can we do to develop the talents God has given us? How do we become ready to deploy our gifts? How can we identify and nurture gifts and talents in our children? Greg Thomas, David Ham, Juha A...
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Sheena Lee Interview from 2013-02-08T02:00
As a young singer dedicated to using her gifts and talent for the Lord, Sheena Lee has been through her fair share of ups and downs in ministry.On Music with a Mission she shares openly about how s...
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What are Gifts and Talents? from 2013-02-01T02:00
What is the difference between and gift and a talent? What is purpose of our gifts? How can talents be nurtured and exploited for the kingdom of God? Greg Thomas, David Ham, and Juha Antturi discus...
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Chris Belmont&HeeSun Lee Interview from 2013-01-25T02:00
Chris Belmont, of JahRockn Productions, is a music producer who works to nurture artists with unique talents and points of view. Case in point is HeeSun Lee, the female Asian Christian rapper whose...
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The Cross and the Switchblade Directors Interview from 2013-01-18T02:00
The Times Square Church SYP Ministry is mounting a new stage revival of Pastor David Wilkerson’s best-selling book, The Cross and the Switchblade at The Gate January 18th and 25th. The play’s autho...
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2013 New Years Playlist Part 2 from 2013-01-11T02:00
Enjoy another full hour of music with this playlist, including original songs from TSC Music studio recordings and live worship from Times Square Church services.
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2013 New Years Playlist from 2013-01-04T02:00
Ring in the new year with a full hour of music! This playlist includes songs from the TSC Music Live Worship series, Patrick Andy, Kate Conlon, Scott Zacaroli and more.
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Christmas Music and Traditions from 2012-12-21T02:00
The holiday season is a time for family, food, and of course, music! As Christmas approaches, Greg Thomas, David Ham, Jessi Carrasco and Angel Garcia reflect on holiday traditions from different cu...
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Gold City Quartet Interview from 2012-12-14T02:00
The southern gospel group Gold City Quartet has been singing together for 32 years. During their first ever tour stop in New York City, they share their love for music and soul winning on Music wit...
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Daniel Sanabria Interview from 2012-12-07T02:00
In response to an Atheist advertisement in 2009, Daniel Sanabria and 1500 young people held a prayer walk to make a public declaration that God belongs in New York City. On Music with a Mission, Da...
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John and Victory Boyd Interview from 2012-11-30T02:00
During a stroll past Bethesda Fountain in Central Park, passersby are likely to hear the angelic harmonies of John Boyd and his children, as they bring sacred music to the public sphere. John and h...
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Grace in the Midst of Superstorm Sandy from 2012-11-23T02:00
In the midst of Hurricane Sandy’s devastation, God has shown his people great grace. In this special edition of Music with a Mission, TSC Music staff and choir members share their experiences durin...
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Scott Zacaroli Interview from 2012-11-16T02:00
With lyrics like “complete devastation the whole generation in such desperation for something to change” the message in Scott Zacaroli’s music is urgent and clear. Scott returns to Music with a Mis...
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Jippii! Interview from 2012-11-09T02:00
All the way from Finland, Jippii! is a ministry that uses children's music as a tool to share the Gospel with kids and and their families. While in New York City recording the latest Jippii! projec...
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Sam Tolbert Interview from 2012-11-02T02:00
Sam Tolbert is an organist, pianist and teacher dedicated to equipping musicians to serve the church. On Music with a Mission, he and Greg Thomas explore gospel music in the black church as a cultu...
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Dave Edwards: The Heart of Worship from 2012-10-26T02:00
During the annual TSC Music Ministry Workshop, Dave Edwards of Trinity Church in Greenwich, Connecticut, teaches on The Heart of Worship. This session includes Dave’s own transformative journey fr...
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Pastor Leigh Piatt-Gonzalez: Creating a Culture of Worship from 2012-10-19T02:00
Is the use of the arts in the church biblical? What is the difference between creative passion and lust? How do we consecrate our artistic gifts to the Lord? Pastor Leigh Piatt-Gonzalez tackles the...
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Pastor Sam Cintron: The Arts Steer the Culture from 2012-10-12T02:00
How are we, as Christians, to engage a generation of people who hear through their eyes? During the annual TSC Music Ministry Workshop, Pastor Sam Cintron of Hope Center Arts offers this challengin...
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Pastor William Carrol: The Worth of an Unworthy Worshipper from 2012-10-05T02:00
In the opening session of the annual TSC Music Ministry Workshop, Pastor William Carrol offers this encouraging message on the importance of our worship. This podcast is a must-listen for anyone fe...
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Maurice Lauchner Interview from 2012-09-28T02:00
As a gospel singer and actor, Maurice Lauchner has experienced seasons of hardship and seasons of plenty. On Music with a Mission he shares nuggets of wisdom he has gained along the way as he has ...
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In Memoriam: Marc Hogi, 1972 – 2012 from 2012-09-21T02:00
In this very special podcast, we remember the life and music of the late Marc Hogi, a songwriter, musician, worshipper and teacher who embodied Music with a Mission.
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TRUCE Interview from 2012-09-14T02:00
TRUCE (To Reach Urban Communities Everywhere), is a ministry of Nicky Cruz Outreach dedicated to using hip hop to impact the inner city with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Just back from a two week ou...
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Season 3 Preview from 2012-09-07T02:00
In our season opener, Greg Thomas offers a word of encouragement and challenge to every Christian artist who desires to be an effective minister of music. He also gives a preview of what listeners ...
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Manoj “MJ” Oommen Interview from 2012-07-27T02:00
In our second ever interview via Skype, Greg Thomas chats with Oklahoma-based worship leader, songwriter, and minister Manoj “MJ” Oommen. MJ shares the vision behind his newly launched organization...
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Dee Mahan Interview from 2012-07-20T02:00
At 8 years old, Dee Mahan wrapped her hand around the neck of her father’s bass guitar and joined the family band. She and her daughter, Misty Quinn, recount memories of growing up in a musical fam...
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Angel Garcia Interview from 2012-07-13T02:00
Scheduled for a separate meeting with Greg Thomas, Angel Garcia is pulled into an impromptu podcast as their meeting discussion takes a slight detour. Cultural worship seems to be the theme of the ...
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Songs Don’t Save from 2012-07-06T02:00
The supergroup that recorded the 1985 hit We Are the World sold over 20 million copies and raised over 100 million dollars to help combat the AIDS epidemic in Africa and Haiti, but it didn’t necess...
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Summer Rewind: What is Worship? from 2012-06-29T02:00
Music with a Mission's first panel discussion addresses the question What is Worship? Some Christians believe worship is praising God through music alone. Some believe worship is confined to the ch...
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Summer Rewind: Pastor Carter Conlon Interview from 2012-06-22T02:00
Pastor Carter Conlon discusses his heart for worship, music as a ministry tool, and some of the stories behind the songs on his three CDs. Features a live acoustic version of the song "I Love You J...
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Season 2 Finale from 2012-06-15T02:00
Music with a Mission commemorates the second successful season of the podcast. Greg Thomas, Harry Vaughn and Jessi Carrasco discuss some of this season’s most thought provoking interviews, and give...
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YPC Netherlands Team Interview from 2012-06-08T02:00
On their recent mission trip to the Netherlands, an ensemble from the Youth Praise Choir lived out Music with a Mission. The team shares how God worked in and through them as they ministered the Go...
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Roundtable Discussion from 2012-06-01T02:00
What role does music play in your life? What artists do you listen to and why? Does liturgical dance minister? A diverse panel of TSC Music volunteers discusses a these and other topics related to ...
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Genres of Christian Music Part 2 from 2012-05-25T02:00
Host Gregory Thomas continues the discussion on different genres of music, including Christian pop and rap. He shares examples from some of our past podcast guests, and poses thought-provoking ques...
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Genres of Christian Music Part 1 from 2012-05-18T02:00
Host Gregory Thomas examines several genres of Christian music, including traditional, folk-rock, and instrumental. He shares examples from some of our past podcast guests, and poses thought-provok...
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Mietta Stancil-Farrar Interview from 2012-05-11T02:00
Singer, worship leader, songwriter, and choir director Mietta Stancil comes from a rich family legacy and tradition in Gospel music. She and her husband, Arthur
J. Farrar III reunite with long-...
Q. Smith Interview from 2012-05-04T02:00
Actress and singer Q. Smith started out serving with her family in their hometown church drama ministry, and has gone on to a successful career in musical theatre. She stops by Music with a Mission...
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Tiffany Michelle Interview from 2012-04-27T02:00
Singer, songwriter and worship leader Tiffany Michelle is driven to use her music to encourage those who are struggling. On Music with a Mission, she shares a few tracks from her soon to be release...
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Sent By God Cast Interview from 2012-04-20T02:00
Easter 2012 marked the second year of TSC Music’s original musical production Sent By God. Cast members David Ham, Tiffany Thompson, Mario Eusebio and Cesar Carrasco join the play’s directors to re...
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Juanita Fleming Interview from 2012-04-13T02:00
For decades, Juanita Fleming has thrilled audiences worldwide as a jazz and gospel singer. On Music with a Mission, she shares her seasoned perspective on music, and original songs from her two lat...
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Yolanda F. Johnson Interview from 2012-04-06T02:00
Classical vocalist Yolanda F. Johnson returns to Music with a Mission to share music from her new CD, Feel the Spirit, and the history behind many well known spirituals.
Cheryl Rochester Interview from 2012-03-30T02:00
Singer and songwriter Cheryl Rochester has a heart of joy born out of adversity. On Music with a Mission she shares the stories behind some of her original songs.
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Darrin Payne & Mark Wright Interview from 2012-03-23T02:00
Greg Thomas first met Darrin Payne and Mark Wright in a church choir over 30 years ago. The longtime friends reconnect on Music with a Mission, reflect on their experiences in music ministry, and d...
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Kids Praise Worship Team Interview from 2012-03-16T02:00
With songs like Making Melodies and Ha-la-la-la-la-la-la-lelujah the Kids Praise worship leaders usher the youngest congregants of Times Square Church into the presence of God each Sunday morning. ...
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Children’s Ministry Worship Team Interview from 2012-03-09T02:00
While the adults gather in the sanctuary each week, the Times Square Church Children’s Ministry is responsible for ministering to the 1200 children of the congregation. Paivi Antturi, Joe Gatke, an...
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Summit International School of Ministry from 2012-03-02T02:00
Summit International School of Ministry is a place where students set aside two years to unplug, seek God, and learn to know Christ in a living and intimate way. Music with a Mission speaks with t...
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Pastor William Carrol Interview from 2012-02-24T02:00
Times Square Church’s own Pastor William Carrol is a powerful preacher with an angelic singing voice. On Music with a Mission, he shares insight into the role of music in our worship, and words of ...
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Marisha Rodriguez Interview from 2012-02-17T02:00
As a worship leader, music teacher and choir director for Hope Center Arts, Marisha “Reesh” Rodriguez uses music to share Christ with members of her community who may never have heard the Gospel. O...
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Andy Mineo Interview from 2012-02-10T02:00
When asked how to be a good Christian rapper, Andy Mineo’s response is – be a good Christian, if you know Jesus and enjoy him it’ll come out in your music. On Music with a Mission, Andy shares insi...
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Daniel Steele Interview from 2012-02-03T02:00
Daniel Steele, of Hope Center Arts, is a musician and producer whose creativity knows no limit. He shares the process of producing Sam Cintron’s Standing in Babylon CD and theatrical concert, as we...
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Vince and Megan Edmund Interview from 2012-01-27T02:00
Vince and Megan Edmund are worship leaders who have moved beyond disappointment in the church to form the music and outreach ministry, Rockin’ the Nations. On Music with a Mission, they share their...
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Dave Edwards Interview from 2012-01-20T02:00
Worship leader and multi-instrumentalist Dave Edwards has a heart to build unity among Christians, and to equip worshippers both musically and spiritually.
He shares his testimony, his vision,...
Mandy Zech and Friday Night Worship Team Interview from 2012-01-13T02:00
At the end of each week, Times Square Church congregants are invited to lay down their burdens and feed on God’s word during Pastor William Carrol’s Friday Night Teaching Series. Mandy Zech leads t...
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Music with a Mission Live Highlights from 2012-01-06T02:00
Our guests have recorded some great moments of worship and original songs live in the studio during their podcast interviews. Take a listen back to some of the best live music from the past year an...
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Craig Crawford Players Interview from 2011-12-30T02:00
Saxophonist Craig Crawford returns to Music with a Mission, along with his
band, the Craig Crawford Players. These seasoned musicians share wisdom
learned along the 25 year journey playing ...
Hymns to Him 3: Christmas Edition from 2011-12-23T02:00
Music with a Mission continues a month-long celebration of Christmas with this third installment of the Hymns to Him series. Greg Thomas, Misty Quinn, and Jessi Carrasco discuss the stories behind ...
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Male Praise Chorus Interview from 2011-12-16T02:00
There is nothing quite as captivating as 150 male singers declaring the wonders of God in thunderous harmony! By popular demand, TSC Music has once again formed an all Male Praise Chorus (MPC) to m...
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Christmas Playlist from 2011-12-09T02:00
Music with a Mission offers you an entire set of Christmas music to get you in the holiday spirit! Enjoy this selection of some of our seasonal favorites, recorded live during Christmas services at...
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Christmas in Times Square from 2011-12-02T02:00
TSC Music kicks off the holiday season with music from our very own seasonal album, entitled Christmas in Times Square. Co-producers Greg Thomas and Clay Bogan discuss the process of collaborating ...
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Hymns to Him 2 from 2011-11-25T02:00
Amazing Grace, It is Well with My Soul, and How Great Thou Art remain some of the most beloved hymns of the church. Greg Thomas discusses the stories behind these and other favorites with Misty Qui...
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Missions Office Interview from 2011-11-18T02:00
The staff of TSC Missions is comprised of musicians, singers, and highly creative people. Though their day-to-day responsibilities are mostly administrative, they are known around the church office...
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Sammy Levine Interview from 2011-11-11T02:00
Can Jesus be found in New York City? Multimedia journalist Sammy Levine is co-founder of Redeem the City, an online ministry dedicated to answering that question through documentaries, interviews a...
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The Great Commission in a Digital World from 2011-11-04T02:00
God has entrusted every ministry of the church, from generation to generation, with the same mission: to go and make disciples of all nations. In his teaching from the recent TSC Music ministry wor...
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Vocal Workshop from 2011-10-28T02:00
Choir director and worship leader Michelle Margiotta teaches a class on vocal technique, from the recent TSC Music Ministry Workshop. Her practical instruction on breath support, the importance of ...
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Spirited & Spiritual Praise from 2011-10-21T02:00
If worship is lively and spirited, does that make is spiritual? What kind of praise is honorable to God? Choir Director and Worship Leader Dorian Johnson teaches on the topic Spirited & Spiritual P...
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Hymns to Him from 2011-10-14T02:00
Guest host Greg Thomas discusses the stories behind some of the most enduring hymns of the church with worship leader Misty Quinn.
Features traditional and contemporary arrangements of such hym...
SoulCry Interview from 2011-10-07T02:00
With a love for God and their generation, the up and coming worship band SoulCry are defining a new genre in Christian music. They discuss and play their “urban worship” music live on Music with a ...
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Benny Prasad Interview from 2011-09-30T02:00
Once considered useless and a shame to his family, Benny Prasad has become a world class musician and missionary. A blessing to the nations, he holds the world record for travelling to every countr...
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Warren Carr Interview from 2011-09-23T02:00
After three years on the mission field in Zambia, former TSC Music worship leader and choir director Warren Carr catches up with Music with a Mission. He shares his personal testimony, his thoughts...
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Karen Davis Interview from 2011-09-16T02:00
Through the ministry of Kehilat HaCarmel in Israel, God is reconciling Jews and Arabs in Christ, and raising up a people who will literally worship through the battle. Messianic Jewish worship lead...
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Open Forum from 2011-09-09T02:00
Greg Thomas, Michelle Margiotta, Vicki Griffin and David Ham discuss a variety of topics concerning music ministry including: ministry vs. industry, genres in Christian music, and community choirs.
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Freddy Rodriguez Interview from 2011-09-02T02:00
Worship leader and recording artist Freddy Rodriguez takes a break from recording his sophomore album to share his journey of faith and the stories behind his songs. He gives a live taste of what w...
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YAM Worship Team Interview from 2011-08-26T02:00
Members of the Times Square Church Young Adult Ministry (YAM) worship team and band discuss the role music and worship play in their lives and ministry.
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Harry Vaughn Interview from 2011-08-19T02:00
Drummer, singer, writer, arranger and podcast engineer Harry Vaughn steps out from behind the mixing board to be this week’s guest on Music with a Mission. He reflects on his journey from his roots...
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Andrew Fynn Interview from 2011-08-12T02:00
All the way from Ireland, songwriter Andrew Fynn joins Music with a Mission in our first-ever podcast via Skype. Andrew shares the stories behind his heartfelt worship songs, inspired along the jo...
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Worship Through the Battle Part 2 from 2011-08-05T02:00
In this second installment Greg Thomas discusses these relevant and thought provoking questions from the Friday Night Bible School class entitled “Worship Through the Battle”: How do you prepare fo...
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Worship Through the Battle Part 1 from 2011-07-29T02:00
Greg Thomas recaps his recent Friday Night Bible School class on the topic Worship Through the Battle – when you don’t like where you are, when you can’t hear the music and when you just can’t sing...
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Sam Cintron Interview from 2011-07-22T02:00
Sam Cintron of Hope Center Arts uses music, storytelling, drama, dance, video, fine art and performance art to spread the Gospel. His Christian theatrical concert “Standing in Babylon” is the focus...
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Music with a Mission Anniversary Podcast from 2011-07-15T02:00
TSC Music celebrates the one year anniversary of Music with a Mission. Join us as we highlight 52 weeks on the air and
a preview of where the Lord is taking our programming.
Ivory McDonald & Patrick Andy Interview from 2011-07-08T02:00
Times Square Church Youth Praise Choir member Ivory McDonald shares her testimony and journey with the Lord.
She gives Music with a Mission a sneak preview of her upcoming CD, with three origi...
Live Songwriting Session from 2011-07-01T02:00
Music with a Mission takes you behind the scenes of a live songwriting session at Times Square Church.
Join us as we explore the process of prayer, brainstorming and the meshing of musical gif...
Worship Leaders Interview from 2011-06-24T02:00
How do you prepare to lead a congregation of thousands in praise and worship? How do you follow the Holy Spirit’s leading? Host Derek Davis discusses these and other issues with the worship leaders...
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APC & YPC Interview from 2011-06-17T02:00
It’s the largest group of podcast guests to date! Music with a Mission drops in on rehearsal with the 200 members of the combined Adult & Youth Praise Choirs of Times Square Church. They discuss t...
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Andrew Hoglund & Ulrich Rice Interview from 2011-06-10T02:00
This week's podcast features two more members from the TSC band of musicians. Trumpeter Andrew Hoglund and saxophonist Ulrich Rice
share their roles as musicians during worship and their life c...
Gary Anglin Interview from 2011-06-03T02:00
This week's podcast is an incredible testimony of faith, healing and ultimately victory.
Listen to veteran praise and worship leader Gary Anglin's amazing story, including songs
from his...
Jukka Palonen Interview from 2011-05-27T02:00
As a pianist, arranger and co-producer, Jukka Palonen was an instrumental part of many TSC Music recordings including “Day by Day”, “We Proclaim Him” and “Petey Yikes!”. On Music with a Mission, h...
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David Wilkerson Memorial Service from 2011-05-20T02:00
This second part of TSC Music's tribute to our Founding Pastor David
Wilkerson features excerpts from the memorial service held in his honor at
Times Square Church on May 14, 2011.
In Memoriam: Rev. David Wilkerson, May 19, 1931 – April 27, 2011 from 2011-05-13T02:00
TSC Music Radio celebrates and remembers our late Founding Pastor David Wilkerson.
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TSC Music Staff Interview from 2011-05-06T02:00
The work of Times Square Church’s Music Department goes beyond a few choir rehearsals and weekly services. Join us as we go behind the scenes of TSC Music, exploring every facet of what makes this ...
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Christian Music Then & Now from 2011-04-29T02:00
This week's podcast surrounds the evolution of Christian Music, then and now. Derek Davis chats with Dorian Johnson and Greg Thomas about the amazing stories associated with classic hymns, gospel s...
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Live Worship 3 from 2011-04-22T02:00
Times Square Church Live Worship 3 is featured this week, as two of the worship leaders involved in the project share their experiences walking with the Lord.
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Is Christian Drama Effective? from 2011-04-15T02:00
Can a play, movie or skit lead someone to Christ? How effective is drama in ministry?
What about the quality of Christian drama? Those questions and more are explored
this week. A panel o...
Who is Qualified? from 2011-04-08T02:00
What qualifies a person for ministry? Is talent enough? Derek Davis, Greg Thomas and Dorian Johnson discuss the biblical qualifications one must have in order to lead or serve in various areas of m...
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SYP Band Interview from 2011-04-01T02:00
The SYP Band discuss challenges they face as young Christian musicians. They also share what they feel is their purpose for involvement with “The Gate” and hopes for the future. Greg Thomas and Vic...
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What is Worship? from 2011-03-25T02:00
Music with a Mission's first panel discussion addresses the question What is Worship?
Some Christians believe worship is praising God through music alone. Some believe
worship is confined...
Alec Stevens Interview from 2011-03-18T02:00
As an illustrator, guitarist and songwriter, Alec Stevens is an artist who uses his gifts to reach others with the gospel of Jesus Christ. He chats with Derek Davis about his journey as a Christian...
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Terrance Kitchings Interview from 2011-03-11T02:00
Derek Davis discusses the history of gospel music – from traditional to contemporary and crossover – with veteran keyboardist and music minister, Elder Terrance Kitchings.
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Memo & Jacquelene Interview from 2011-03-04T02:00
Can any rhythmic structure be offered up as praise to God? Father-daughter percussion duo Memo and Jacquelene Acevedo discuss keeping Christ first in their music. Includes a live percussion lesson ...
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Ben Hughes Interview from 2011-02-25T02:00
Guitarist, songwriter, and ChildCry Director Ben Hughes talks music and missions with host Derek Davis. Features a live rendition of his song "70 Strangers".
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Lorenzo Fragala Interview from 2011-02-18T02:00
From the drug-infested streets of Athens, Greece to homeless shelters in New York City, Lorenzo Fragala worships with a sincere heart for God and man. Hear Derek's interview with this guitarist who...
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Scott Cumberbatch Interview from 2011-02-11T02:00
Young in years but very experienced in music ministry, singer/pianist Scott Cumberbatch voices
his opinion on a variety of topics in Christian music. Scott talks with Derek about the purpose of...
Craig Crawford Interview from 2011-02-04T02:00
Derek speaks with saxophonist extraordinaire Craig Crawford, who has minister the gospel with his saxophone for over two decades. Craig speaks to the misnomer that Christian musician can’t play mus...
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Greg Thomas Interview from 2011-01-28T02:00
Music Director, composer, song-writer, and worship leader Greg Thomas talks to Derek Davis about life and ministry. What comes first, ministry or family? Can God find glory in disappointment and b...
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Yolanda Johnson Interview from 2011-01-21T02:00
Classical Opera is not known for its Christian musical influence, yet there is one who has found a niche in using her classical style to draw souls unto Christ. Yolanda F. Johnson chats with Derek ...
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Todd Williams Interview from 2011-01-14T02:00
Can we praise God, the creator of all things, listening to beautiful instrumental music written by secular artists? Is it in the arrangement of the song or in the intent of the heart of the listene...
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Damaris Carbaugh Interview from 2011-01-07T02:00
Can God find glory in Christian music produced with pride and wrong motives? Singer-Evangelist Damaris Carbaugh talks about her journey from singing for the crowd to truly singing for God. She enco...
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Music With a Mission 2010 Year in Review with Greg Thomas from 2010-12-31T02:00
God has done great things in the Music With a Mission podcast in the year 2010. Hear about the different genres, artists, and topics we hosted and talked about. From David Ham's Spoken Word, to Dav...
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TSC Christmas Production "All Cry Glory" from 2010-12-24T02:00
Listen to the awe inspiring story of Simeon, Anna, and others as they witness the arrival of Jesus Christ. Experience this live recording of the 2003 Times Square Church dramatic presentation of “A...
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Dave Boyer Interview from 2010-12-17T02:00
Can God work through all genres of music? What about Swing music? Big Band singer Dave Boyer talks about his life and musical career before he met Christ, and the new life and music ministry that h...
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Clay Bogan Interview from 2010-12-10T02:00
When producing Christian music, what is more effective in reaching the people: catchy lyrics or the simplicity of the Gospel? Should Christians listen to secular music? Listen as keyboardist and pr...
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Pastor Carter talks about the album “Where Christmas Never Ends” from 2010-12-03T02:00
Is Christmas the same today as it was years ago? Is it possible to live in a place where Christmas is forever? TSC Senior Pastor Carter Conlon talks about Christmas as a time of joy, friends, kind...
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Chris & Andie Monteleone Interview from 2010-11-26T02:00
Former Broadway actors Chris & Andie Monteleone, a husband and wife team who have used musical theater as their mission field, are a true testimony that God is a miracle worker. Listen as they shar...
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Rebecca Jackson & John Wineglass Interview from 2010-11-19T02:00
Violinist Rebecca Jackson & Pianist John Wineglass join their musical gifts to create worship that albeit purely instrumental, is the tool they use to spread the word about Christ.
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Juha & Paivi Antturi Interview from 2010-11-12T02:00
Juha Antturi and wife Paivi personify the concept of music with a mission. They talk about how missions and worship have the same goal: reaching the people to bring them back to a place of worshipi...
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Mark Rogers Interview from 2010-11-05T02:00
Poet & spoken word artist Mark Rogers’ formula for a good poem: truth & flavor. His message to young artists: don’t let the skill precede the message. Listen as he talks about how he had to “go to ...
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Dale Van Rensalier Interview from 2010-10-29T02:00
Did you know that doing what you are good at to the best of your ability glorifies God? What about good singers who use church as a performance platform? Former R&B musician and now Gospel Choir Di...
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Dana Reed Interview from 2010-10-22T02:00
Dana Reed uses music to introduce children to the love of Christ. Listen as he encourages all people, big and small, to be successful in anything they put their hands to—doing what God calls you to...
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Lain Gray Interview from 2010-10-15T02:00
London-bred singer-songwriter Lain Gray chats with Derek Davis about his experience as a Christian artist working in the secular music industry. Features songs from his two UK releases, Brother So...
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Patrick Andy Interview from 2010-10-08T02:00
Bass guitarist and songwriter Patrick Andy chats with Derek Davis about life in Madagascar. He talks about how he journeyed to New York as a musician and how God was with him along the way.
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Tiffany Thompson Interview from 2010-10-01T02:00
Being forced to make a life or death decision, actress, singer-songwritter, and worshiper Tiffany Thompson chooses the life of her daughter. Tiffany composes and sings a song on-the-spot for her da...
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David Ham Interview from 2010-09-24T02:00
The former director of TRUCE, David Ham, talks about his life journey and his passion for performing arts, hip-hop, and inner-city youth. Listen to him as he assures you that as long as you separat...
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Sita & Jacob Steele Interview from 2010-09-17T02:00
Described as “anointed and organic”, Sita & Jacob are a husband and wife team whose only formula for reaching the unsaved is “to be real”. Their music extends a call to open our hearts to experienc...
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Michelle Margiotta Interview from 2010-09-10T02:00
The latest member of the TSC Worship Leaders, Michelle Margiotta shares how her journey through music has taught her that the most important part of worship is not based on skill or what you can do...
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Vicki Griffin Interview from 2010-09-03T02:00
Singer-songwriter and worshipper Vicki Griffin reveals how her heart for worship comes from a place of knowing that she hasn't always gotten things right in her life, but has learned from those exp...
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Ilya Wilson Interview from 2010-08-27T02:00
Poet Ilya Wilson chats with Derek Davis about the relationship between the Christian hip hop movement and spoken word. She also shares her writing process and the stories behind some of her favorit...
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Rafael Ruppert Interview from 2010-08-20T02:00
Singer-songwriter and worship leader Rafael Ruppert talks with Derek Davis about his ministry and his music. He tells of God’s faithfulness through losing his voice while recording his debut CD, Ho...
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Kate Conlon Interview from 2010-08-06T02:00
Kate Conlon talks with Derek Davis about her journey as a pastor's daughter who walked away from God in order to find Him again, and the songs she wrote and recorded along the way. She also discus...
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Pastor Carter Conlon Interview from 2010-07-23T02:00
Pastor Carter Conlon chats with host Derek Davis about his heart for worship, music as a ministry tool, and some of the stories behind the songs on his three CDs. Features a live acoustic version o...
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What is Music With a Mission? from 2010-07-16T02:00
Gregory Thomas and a new host Derek Davis introduce some of the controversial issues that will be tackled in the weekly TSC Music podcast, such as: What is Music with a Mission? Can music ministry ...
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