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It's PARTY time! To celebrate episode 100, we chat with Ben Kirby - the founder of PreachersNSneakers. He gets real about fame, deconstructing faith, and dealing with church hurt. Then Jess answers your questions and has some very exciting announcements! Pick up Ben's book PreachersNSneakers now at https://preachersnsneakers.com Connect with Ben @preachersnsneakers and @benjamingkirby MUSIC Crash Into Me by Dave Matthews Band What I’m Here For by NEEDTOBREATHE Money, Fame & Fortune by the Goo Goo Dolls Break Free (Live) by Hillsong UNITED Not My Style (R3HAB Remix) by Sarah Reeves Therapy by Brook Fraser Changing by John Mayer Hear Ben talk to Knox McCoy on the Bible Binge podcast here. GET PODCAST MERCH HERE. SPONSORS Are you a creator? Soundstripe gives you unlimited access to royalty free music from some of the world's best composers. Go to SOUNDSTRIPE.COM and enter YOUMEPOD to get 10% off at checkout. SUBSCRIBE/CONNECT/LET'S BE FRIENDS: https://linktr.ee/betweenyoumepod

Meet The Erwins – the GRAMMY nominated southern gospel band that just released their eighth record, all before the age of 30. Jess chats to siblings Keith, Kodi, K and Katie about their new record, "This Is Love," and they open up about how growing up on the road as Evangelists Kid's shaped their life and faith.  Connect @the_erwins and erwinministries.com By/stream This Is Love now. MUSIC This is Love by The Erwins The God I Know by The Erwins The Story Ends  by The Erwins The Blood of Jesus by The Erwins Already on His Way God by The Erwins What If by Rachael Lampa GET PODCAST MERCH HERE. SPONSORS Visit JesusWired.com, your #1 source for Christian music news, reviews and interview. Are you a creator? Soundstripe gives you unlimited access to royalty free music from some of the world's best composers. Go to https://SOUNDSTRIPE.COM and enter YOUMEPOD to get 10% off at checkout. SUBSCRIBE/CONNECT/LET'S BE FRIENDS: https://linktr.ee/betweenyoumepod  

Journalist, author, publicist and all-round legend Jameson Ketchum joins us today as we celebrate the release of his memoir Namedropping. After working with some of the most influential bands in the alternative scene, he shares how he has experienced God in the most unlikely places. Namedropping is out now at major bookstores. Buy it here:https://amzn.to/3hEaK6r   Connect with Jameson @namedroppingbook and GodSpeedsPodcast.com. MUSIC Waiting by Fallstar Sure and Certain by Jimmy Eat World Heart Beat Here by Dashboard Confessional You Are by Sherwood Pretty Lies feat. Matty Mullins by VERIDIA Know You Will by Hillsong UNITED GET PODCAST MERCH HERE. SPONSORS Visit JesusWired.com, your #1 source for Christian music news, reviews and interview. Are you a creator? Soundstripe gives you unlimited access to royalty free music from some of the world's best composers. Go to https://SOUNDSTRIPE.COM and enter YOUMEPOD to get 10% off at checkout. SUBSCRIBE/CONNECT/LET'S BE FRIENDS: https://linktr.ee/betweenyoumepod

Meet Erskin Anavitarte, a multi-talented musician who crosses genres while advocating for the persecuted church, adoption, and diversity. Jess speaks to him about his song, “Is He Worth It?” recorded with Nik Ripken ministries, and they get real about why it’s important to discuss diversity in the church. Buy/stream "Is He Worth It?" here. Connect @ErskinMusic and erskinmusic.com MUSIC Brave by Erskin Is He Worth It? by Erskin Better Day by Erskin Black & White by Erskin Grace Made the First Move by Erskin Expectation by Elias Dummer GET PODCAST MERCH HERE. SPONSORS Connect with JesusWired.com, your #1 source for Christian music news, reviews and interviews! Are you a creator? Soundstripe gives you unlimited access to royalty free music from some of the world's best composers. Go to https://SOUNDSTRIPE.COM and enter YOUMEPOD to get 10% off at checkout. SUBSCRIBE/CONNECT/LET'S BE FRIENDS:https://linktr.ee/betweenyoumepod

Award winning folk singer and certified ray of sunshine Ellie Holcomb tells Jess about her new album CANYON (out today!). They get real about finding joy without diluting life's pain, and discuss how Ellie got through 2020. Plus, Jess speaks briefly on the 'Modest is Hottest' debacle. Connect with @ellieholcomb and ellieholcomb.com. Buy/stream CANYON here. MUSIC Canyonby Ellie Holcomb Minefeat Drew Holcombby Ellie Holcomb Bridgeby Ellie Holcomb I Don’t WantTo Miss It byEllie Holcomb Brand New Dayby Ellie Holcomb GET PODCAST MERCH HERE. SPONSORS Are you a creator? Soundstripe gives you unlimited access to royalty free music from some of the world's best composers. Go to https://SOUNDSTRIPE.COM and enter YOUMEPOD to get 10% off at checkout. SUBSCRIBE/CONNECT/LET'S BE FRIENDS: https://linktr.ee/betweenyoumepod

Who is ready for a wonderfully uncomfortable conversation with Temitope? This new Nashville worship singer uses 'horizontal worship' to empower the Church to love beyond comfort – mobilizing us to love those who are different and enacting reconciliation. He chats to Jess about the inward journey of racial reconciliation he took himself, which led him to know the multicultural heart of God. Connect @iamtemitope and iamtemitope.com Buy/stream the LP Meji here. Download The Reconcilers Guide - Focus Area: People of Color here. MUSIC God You Reign (Live) by Temitope My Worth by Temitope Bind Us With Your Love (Live) by Temitope With You (Live) by Temitope A Place For Me (Live) by Temitope Birthmark by Surrender the Tides GET PODCAST MERCH HERE. SPONSORS Are you a creator? Soundstripe gives you unlimited access to royalty free music from some of the world's best composers. Go to https://SOUNDSTRIPE.COM and enter YOUMEPOD to get 10% off at checkout. SUBSCRIBE/CONNECT/LET'S BE FRIENDS: https://linktr.ee/betweenyoumepod

Up and coming Gospel artist Rekeshia Bennet knows all about starting again – after a lifetime pursuing music, she had to redefine her identity once she was married and became a mom. She tells Jess about what it means to reconnect with God, and why now is the time to share her story with the world.  Connect @mrskeshiabennett and rekeshiabennett.com Buy/stream Reconnection here. MUSIC God Flow by Rekeshia Bennett Reconnection by Rekeshia Bennett Rising Star by Rekeshia Bennett Anywhere With You by Mat Kearney GET PODCAST MERCH HERE. SPONSORS Are you a creator? Soundstripe gives you unlimited access to royalty free music from some of the world's best composers. Go to https://SOUNDSTRIPE.COM and enter YOUMEPOD to get 10% off at checkout. SUBSCRIBE/CONNECT/LET'S BE FRIENDS: https://linktr.ee/betweenyoumepod

Blake Reynolds is an emerging artist who gives fans of Top 40 radio a gateway into Christian Music – and with a blend of pop, gospel and alternative acoustic tones, he is here to tell his story with honesty. Jess chats to Blake about what it means to be an influencer, why stories are powerful, and why Jesus isn't afraid of our dirt. Download Blake's single "Empty"  for FREE! here. Connect @BlakeReynoldsMusic and BlakeReynoldsMusic.com Listen to 'The Upbeat Podcast' hosted by Blake here. MUSIC Can't Live Without You by Blake Reynolds Even If by Blake Reynolds I Believe by Blake Reynolds Empty by Blake Reynolds No Other Name by Blake Reynolds Rejoice by Andrew Ripp GET PODCAST MERCH HERE. SPONSORS Are you a creator? Soundstripe gives you unlimited access to royalty free music from some of the world's best composers. Go to https://SOUNDSTRIPE.COM and enter YOUMEPOD to get 10% off at checkout. SUBSCRIBE/CONNECT/LET'S BE FRIENDS: https://linktr.ee/betweenyoumepod

Today Hope Darst is a signed worship artist whose work has been played by millions of people across the world. With the release of her debut album, "Peace Be Still," Hope tells Jess how her journey has been 15 years in the making. And she gets real about learning to pursue God's Presence of His promises – even when it hurts.  Connect @HopeDarst and HopeDarst.com Buy/stream the Peace Be Still album here. MUSIC Start Over by Hope Darst Peace Be Still by Hope Darst Promise Keeper by Hope Darst Sing My Way Through by Hope Darst Love Like This (Live) feat Hope Darst by The Belonging Co The Hope of Jesus by Hope Darst Thankful by VERSES GET PODCAST MERCH HERE. SPONSORS Are you a creator? Soundstripe gives you unlimited access to royalty free music from some of the world's best composers. Go to https://SOUNDSTRIPE.COM and enter YOUMEPOD to get 10% off at checkout. SUBSCRIBE/CONNECT/LET'S BE FRIENDS: https://linktr.ee/betweenyoumepod

Meet Todd McVicker – an upcoming artist based in Atlanta who is changing the sound of Christian music. With slick RnB tones and more than 60,000 Spotify plays, Todd's EP Finished With Fighting, is all about choosing peace over the need to be right.  Connect @TMcVicker and ToddMcVicker.com Buy/stream the Finished With Fighting EP here. MUSIC Everything In You feat Ashley Corryn by Todd McVicker Lifeline by Todd McVicker Finished With Fighting by Todd McVicker Love Comes In by Todd McVicker So Brand New by Todd McVicker All Because of Love by Victory House Worship Even At My Worst by Blanca GET PODCAST MERCH HERE. SPONSORS Are you a creator? Soundstripe gives you unlimited access to royalty free music from some of the world's best composers. Go to https://SOUNDSTRIPE.COM and enter YOUMEPOD to get 10% off at checkout. JesusWired is your number 1 source for Christian music interviews, news and reviews. Connect with them now at JesusWired.com. SUBSCRIBE/CONNECT/LET'S BE FRIENDS: https://linktr.ee/betweenyoumepod  

On the season finale of our #BetterTogether series, Jess chats with the legendary Alvin Garrett! After the year that was 2020, the Grammy nominated songwriter has done the impossible – he found joy. Listen to hear Alvin tell Jess about his new albumThe Lightness of Love. Plus, he gets honest about why love and joy follow his justice-based EP The Awakening. Connect @TheAlvinGarrett and AlvinGarrett.com Buy/stream The Lightness of Love here. Buy/stream The Awakening here. MUSIC Go Together by Alvin Garrett My Gift To You by Alvin Garrett Beat Beat by Alvin Garrett It Starts In The Heart by Alvin Garrett In It by Alvin Garrett Be Thankful For What You've Got by Alvin Garrett Torn & Poured by Krissy Nordhoff GET PODCAST MERCH HERE. SPONSORS Are you a creator? Soundstripe gives you unlimited access to royalty free music from some of the world's best composers. Go to https://SOUNDSTRIPE.COM and enter YOUMEPOD to get 10% off at checkout. JesusWired is your number 1 source for Christian music interviews, news and reviews. Connect with them now at JesusWired.com. SUBSCRIBE/CONNECT/LET'S BE FRIENDS: https://linktr.ee/betweenyoumepod

If you haven't heard of SEU Worship yet, they're about to take over your Spotify playlist. The musical expression of SEU University in Lakeland Florida, they pioneer prophetic pop for Gen Z. Jess chats to their worship pastor and all round legend Dan Rivera about about what it means to create bold, collaborative worship tunes that organically reflect the diversity of their community. Connect @SEUWorshIp Get The Clouds Are Clearing Mixtape 1A here. Get The Clouds Are Clearing Mixtape 1B here. MUSIC After Your Heart feat. Dan Rivera and Elle Limebear by SEU Worship Clouds Are Clearing feat. David Ryan Cook and Hollyn by SEU Worship Pieces feat Dan Rivera and KB by SEU Worship Waiting for Rain feat. Kenzie Walker and Alexander Pappas by SEU Worship Higher Than Mine feat. Marty by SEU Worship Never Give Up by Melanie Beeman GET PODCAST MERCH HERE. SPONSORS Are you a creator? Soundstripe gives you unlimited access to royalty free music from some of the world's best composers. Go to https://SOUNDSTRIPE.COM and enter YOUMEPOD to get 10% off at checkout. SUBSCRIBE/CONNECT/LET'S BE FRIENDS: https://linktr.ee/betweenyoumepod

Meet Austin and Lindsey Adamec - the worship duo who left their successful careers in Nashville to pursue community in their hometown of Jacksonville, Florida. Jess speaks to Austin and Lindsey about their album, "Sound of the House," and hears how it reflects the heart of an organic church community made for people who feel like misfits, rebels or like they're too broken to belong. Connect with @AandLAMusic and AustinandLindseyAdamec.com Buy/stream Sound of the House here. MUSIC This is Where I Belong by Austin and Lindsey Adamec You're Not Going Anywhere by Austin and Lindsey Adamec As For Me And My House by Austin and Lindsey Adamec You Keep Your Word by Austin and Lindsey Adamec Can't Deny It by Austin and Lindsey Adamec Joyful by Dante Bowe GET PODCAST MERCH HERE. SPONSORS Are you a creator? Soundstripe gives you unlimited access to royalty free music from some of the world's best composers. Go to https://SOUNDSTRIPE.COM and enter YOUMEPOD to get 10% off at checkout. SUBSCRIBE/CONNECT/LET'S BE FRIENDS: https://linktr.ee/betweenyoumepod

What happens when an Evangelical realizes they aren't the hero in the story? Our friend Ross King tells us about the questions that led him to record the song, "All My Heroes Are Underdogs." And, he shares what compelled him to write the song about Bloody Sunday as a lifelong white Republican. This is an important conversation. Our thanks to Sarah Gerald for her expertise as a sensitivity listener in producing this episode. Connect with Ross King @RossKingMusic and RossKingMusic.com Buy/stream "All My Heroes Are Underdogs" MUSIC All My Heroes Are Underdogs by Ross King Heart Cry by Asaun Bynum Believe For It by Ce Ce Winans Man Of Your Word feat. Chandler Moore and KJ Scriven by Maverick City Music People Like You by Gramps Morgan All My Heroes Are Underdogs by Ross King GET PODCAST MERCH HERE. SPONSORS Are you a creator? Soundstripe gives you unlimited access to royalty free music from some of the world's best composers. Go to https://SOUNDSTRIPE.COM and enter YOUMEPOD to get 10% off at checkout. SUBSCRIBE/CONNECT/LET'S BE FRIENDS: https://linktr.ee/betweenyoumepod  

Pop worship band I AM THEY decided to be the band that told the truth. On their third album Faithful God, it means they bravely tell stories about surviving addictions, divorce, grief, doubt and heartache. Jess chats to co-lead singer Abbie Parker about the heart work she's done to reach a place of peace, how she and the band prioritize healthy community, and why our scars are a sign of healing.  Connect with @IAmThey and IAmThey.com. Buy/stream the album Faithful God here. MUSIC Delivered byI AM THEY Faithful God byI AM THEY The Well by I AM THEY Hold On To Hope by I AM THEY Keep Coming Back by I AM THEY Crown by Hannah Schaefer GET PODCAST MERCH HERE. SPONSORS Are you a creator? Soundstripe gives you unlimited access to royalty free music from some of the world's best composers. Go to https://SOUNDSTRIPE.COM and enter YOUMEPOD to get 10% off at checkout. SUBSCRIBE/CONNECT/LET'S BE FRIENDS: https://linktr.ee/betweenyoumepod

He's a rockstar, an abolitionist and an evangelical rebel - our friend David Zach is back and you better strap in. Jess and David talk about Remedy Drive's new album, "Imago Amor," and discuss what it tells us about human trafficking, Religious Nationalism and grappling with a Messiah Complex. Buy/stream Imago Amor here. Connect with @RemedyDrive @DavidMZach and RemedyDrive.com. MUSIC Imago Amor by Remedy Drive Lovely by Remedy Drive Dragons by Remedy Drive Candle by Remedy Drive Using My Name by Remedy Drive Pax Melodiam by Remedy Drive Time by Remedy Drive Glory Hallelujah by Steven McWhirter GET PODCAST MERCH HERE. SPONSORS Are you a creator? Soundstripe gives you unlimited access to royalty free music from some of the world's best composers. Go to https://SOUNDSTRIPE.COM and enter YOUMEPOD to get 10% off at checkout. SUBSCRIBE/CONNECT/LET'S BE FRIENDS: https://linktr.ee/betweenyoumepod

Meet Crosscut Collective – the upcoming musical collective founded by Methven (Mev) Forbes in the UK. Designed to give independent christian musicians a platform to tell their stories, he works with artists across the world to create world class worship tunes. Jess chats with Mev about  collaborating during COVID, backing a passion project, and the power of story.  Connect @crosscutcollective and crosscutcollective.com Buy/stream "Disarmed By Love" feat. Isaac Pittman here. MUSIC Disarmed By Lovefeat. Isaac Pittmanby Crosscut Collective The Earth Is Yoursfeat. Daniel Dossby Crosscut Collective I Surrenderfeat. Stacey Tylerby Crosscut Collective You Are My Godfeat. Rachael Nemiroff  by Crosscut Collective Warriors by  Land of Color Reasons feat. Lecrae & Svrcina by Hulvey GET PODCAST MERCH HERE. SPONSORS Are you a creator? Soundstripe gives you unlimited access to royalty free music from some of the world's best composers. Go to https://SOUNDSTRIPE.COM and enter YOUMEPOD to get 10% off at checkout. SUBSCRIBE/CONNECT/LET'S BE FRIENDS: https://linktr.ee/betweenyoumepod

Seth and Jenna Herlich are Him + Her Worship - a dynamite married couple, who create acoustic, folk worship masterpieces. Minimalists and prolific travellers, their new album Even In The Dark, was created in a camper van, and details their grief as Seth's mom wrestled with a terminal cancer diagnosis. This is indie band Christian music never knew it needed.  Stream/buy Even In The Dark here. Connect with @himandherworship and himandherworship.com MUSIC It’ll Be Alright by Him + Her Worship No Small Thing by Him + Her Worship I Have Prepared You For This by Him + Her Worship Pslam 27 (I Will Sing) by Him + Her Worship Faithful by Him + Her Worship Never Change by Him + Her Worship Amen (Reborn)feat. Lecrae & The  WRLDFMS  Tony Williams by for King & Country GET PODCAST MERCH HERE. SPONSORS Are you a creator? Soundstripe gives you unlimited access to royalty free music from some of the world's best composers. Go to https://SOUNDSTRIPE.COM and enter YOUMEPOD to get 10% off at checkout. SUBSCRIBE/CONNECT/LET'S BE FRIENDS: https://linktr.ee/betweenyoumepod

Phil Joel is a three times Grammy nominated musician, a Newsboy, an author, and a vegan. Now back in New Zealand, tells Jess about his new solo EP, Better Than I Found It, and gets real about what it takes to change the world. We tackle unity, nationalism, the environment and why he returned to the Newsboys. IT'S AMAZING.  Connect with Phil at PhilJoel.com Buy/stream Better Than I Found It here. MUSIC Better Than I Found It by Phil Joel In This Together by Phil Joel Sailboats by Phil Joel Other Side by Phil Joel Alright by Phil Joel Jealous by Phil Joel Just So Good by FUTURES GET PODCAST MERCH HERE. SPONSORS Are you a creator? Soundstripe gives you unlimited access to royalty free music from some of the world's best composers. Go to https://SOUNDSTRIPE.COM and enter YOUMEPOD to get 10% off at checkout. SUBSCRIBE/CONNECT/LET'S BE FRIENDS: https://linktr.ee/betweenyoumepod

Orphan No More are a music collective from Bath, England - and they sound nothing like your typical Christian musician. The community pairs creativity and social justice to create redemptive and honest music, and their latest album "Even Now," is written about the passing of their best friend, Esther, as they prayed for God to heal her of breast cancer. Your soul needs to hear this one. Connect @OrphanNoMore and OrphanNoMore.co. Buy/Stream Even Now by Orphan No More here. Buy/Stream Mosaics by Joshua Luke Smith here. MUSIC Write My Story (Live) by Orphan No More I Belong (Live) by Orphan No More Roll My Stone (Live) by Orphan No More Even Now (Live) by Orphan No More Exaltation (Live) by Orphan No More The Fire (Live) by Orphan No More Mosaics feat. Bianca Rose by Joshua Luke Smith YOU ARE NOT ALONE If you are in crisis please call 000(Australia) or 911 (USA) USA and CANADA: text HOME to 741 741 Suicide Prevention Lifeline USA: Call 1-800-273-8255 Lifeline Australia: Call 13 11 14 World Wide: Visit https://twloha.com GET PODCAST MERCH HERE. SPONSORS Are you a creator? Soundstripe gives you unlimited access to royalty free music from some of the world's best composers. Go to https://SOUNDSTRIPE.COM and enter YOUMEPOD to get 10% off at checkout. SUBSCRIBE/CONNECT/LET'S BE FRIENDS: https://linktr.ee/betweenyoumepod