Jed & Claire Seneca Dust Off The Old Guitar After 25 Years Away From Music And What They Are Doing Now Will Blow Your Mind
Song Revolution with John Chisum
Release Date: 05/06/2019
Big Daddy Weave Frontman Mike Weaver Sings Songs of Deliverance in Times of Trial and Loss
Song Revolution with John Chisum
"My entire theology is a Man, it's Jesus," says Mike Weaver, frontman of Christian music's powerhouse band Big Daddy Weave. "I'm telling you, He is with you and He's with you in the most real way." With robust faith and authenticity, Weaver shares through this warm and often funny episode about being a big guy from South Alabama who stumbled into a Christian rock band career now spanning nine albums and multiple tours. Despite a few years of loss and sorrow, their new album "When the Light Comes," produced by band member and songwriter Jeremy Redman, is an album filled with joy and life...
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Beauty from Ashes: How Singer-Songwriter Mike Weaver Is Redeeming Tragedy with the Music of Big Daddy Weave
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Mike Weaver is one of the most recognizable and loved voices in Christian music. The success of the band on Christian radio is deeply appreciated, as you'll here in this fantastic two-part interview, but ministry to their listeners is front and center for this southern rocker and his dedicated teammates. Mike Weaver, his brother, and their band have suffered what seems like an overload of tragedy the last two years, yet the light of their ministry and the hope they bring through their music is burning brighter than ever. You'll not only be entertained through this episode, but moved to...
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How to Find Song Ideas Even in Times of Crisis and Quarantine
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Our world has been ravaged and turned upside down by Covid-19, but you're still called to write great Christian songs, right? In this special edition of the Song Revolution with John Chisum, John and co-host, Tina Keil, explore specific ways you can utilize the upset routines more creatively and capture even more song ideas than ever before. John & Tina discuss three ways you can go deeper in your songwriting by utilizing your time effectively, prioritizing life, and tapping greater creativity despite the crisis at hand. You'll find encouragement and inspiration in this edition of the show...
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How To Uplevel Your Songwriting In 2020
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Are you wanting to "up level" your songwriting in 2020? Are you a singer-songwriter ready to take your craft to a much higher level to impact even more listeners? In today's show Nashville Christian Songwriters President John Chisum and our podcast producer, Peter Hartzell, sit down in the studio to take a look back at some highlights for this show and for Nashville Christian Songwriters in 2019, as well as to give you some practical steps you can take to make the coming year your best ever for songwriting and building your audience. Our show passed 100,000 downloads in 2019 with 140...
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Global Worship Leader Don Moen Shares Stories and Insight On His Songwriting Process
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Don Moen is one of the most beloved worship leaders, songwriters, and philanthropists of our time. Perhaps best-known for songs like God Will Make a Way, I Just Want to Be Where You Are, and Give Thanks, Don’s ministry stretches to the four corners of the globe as he ceaselessly travels to Africa, Europe, Asia, and across the United States leading worshipers of all ages into a sweet sense of the presence of God through his tender vocals and gentle musicianship. As a former music business executive with Integrity Music for many years, Don has helped bring hundreds of worship recordings and...
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Lifeway Worship Director Mike Harland Shares A Secret To Being A Successful Christian Songwriter
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John Chisum enjoys a compelling conversation with Dr. Mike Harland, Director of LifeWay Worship. LifeWay is one of the world’s largest Christian resource ministries offering a full range of music, Bible studies, research, events, and more. Mike has been LifeWay Worship Director for almost a decade and a half, bringing his wealth of songwriting knowledge to the publishing world, and he has stewarded his role with excellence and grace. You can follow Dr. Mike Harland on at and and take advantage of all the resources LifeWay has to offer: - - . If you liked...
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Becky Nordquist Shares How Songwriting Has Helped In Dealing With Grief and Loss
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Becky Nordquist is walking in a calling she wouldn’t have asked for. An aspiring singer-songwriter, she would love to be on top of CCM charts, but for now, Becky knows she’s called to use her music to encourage those who’ve experienced infant and child loss. Becky has experienced five miscarriages and the stillbirth of their son, Niklaus, so the grief is real for her and her new single “Before We Said Hello” is opening up a lot of ministry to many who’ve gone through this kind of trial in their own lives. Even if you’ve never experienced infant loss, this episode will encourage...
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Taking Your Songs From Obscurity To Opportunity With Music Industry Icon, Stan Moser
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Have you ever wondered who was behind all the music you’ve known and loved through the years? Well, today our guest is someone you may not have heard of but who has quietly shaped the face of Christian music for fifty years - and still going strong today. Meet Stan Moser. Stan was CEO of Star Song Media in Nashville, working with groups like Petra, Newsboys, the Gaither Vocal Band, Twila Paris, Philips, Craig, and Dean, and many others in the late 90’s and early 2000’s. Amazingly, when most people would retire and hit the golf course after a half-century of impacting the world...
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Tenth Avenue North Unpacks Songwriting Processes and Inspiration With John Chisum
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Few Christian Songwriters have the privilege of sharing their songs on the international stage, and Christian rock band Tenth Avenue North is privileged to continually find themselves at the top of the list. Through thoughtful and intentional songwriting, they are tackling tough topics like addiction, suicide, depression, religion, and faith - effectively unveiling the stigmas that hold people back from a full life in Christ. John Chisum enjoyed a deep and meaningful conversation with Mike Donehey and Jeff Owen - two thirds of Tenth Avenue North. They unpack the songwriting process,...
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Part 2 - Ross King Joins John Chisum At Centricity Music To Discuss The Nuts And Bolts Of A Songwriting Career
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In this installment, John Chisum and Ross King dig deep into the nitty gritty of what it takes to write quality songs in the changing music landscape. From writing on your own, to writing “top line” with producers and musicians in the room, this show will help give you valuable perspective on what you can do right now to grow your songwriting craft. You can connect with Ross King at: Be sure to download John’s free gift of and , but only if you’re serious about investing in yourself to go to the next level in your songwriting. Check out all the fine resources we offer...
info_outlineDo you believe God wants to use you in fresh ways today, no matter your age? Is there a dream in your heart to fulfill that you doubt even God could bring to pass? If so, you’ll find a lot of encouragement in this episode with returning music makers, Jed & Claire Seneca.
Jed is a published country songwriter married to an amazing vocalist, Claire. They burst onto the music scene 25 years ago as a husband/wife duo and caught a lot of attention, back then. But what about now? After decades away planting churches around the country and raising a family, can they revive their dreams of impacting the world with their songs again?
This is a must-listen episode for all aspiring Christian songwriters, regardless of your age, as Jed & Claire share their experience and hope that God is up to something new in their lives and music.
The Song Revolution Podcast is dedicated to helping you grow as a songwriter and worshiper. Our goal is that this podcast is something for you to look forward to on your Mondays morning commute, workout, or new-week routine.
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