‘Justin Paul’ Category Archive

Hannah Kerr Tells How She Is Overcoming Fear And Doubt

Hannah Kerr joins me on Episode 34 of the More Than The Music Podcast to give a behind-the-scenes look at her album, “Overflow.” Subscribe through iTunes | Subscribe through Google Play | Subscribe Using the RSS Feed Hannah shares how her song “I Stand Here” is about overcoming fear and planning for peace. Fear is something that I deal with so much in my life as an artist. I mean, I never thought I would be an artist and… … Continue reading

Matt Maher Shares A Song Of Unity

Matt Maher joins me on Episode 33 of the More Than The Music Podcast to share the stories behind his album, “Saints and Sinners.” Subscribe through iTunes | Subscribe through Google Play | Subscribe Using the RSS Feed He shares why he believes a song inspired by a Martin Luther King Jr. speech needs to be heard now more than ever… “Sons and Daughters.” A lot of people forget that what inspired Dr. King… it wasn’t social policy… it wasn’t… … Continue reading

Joy, Faith, and Hope In The Midst Of Poverty

Too often my joy is attached to material possessions. Too often my faith is attached to the outcome of my circumstances. Too often my hope is attached to self-doubt… and I don’t live in poverty. Someone living in extreme poverty definitely wouldn’t have joy, faith, or hope, right? If you have nothing, where does your joy come from? If your circumstances are only getting worse, where does your faith come from? If you’re treated as… … Continue reading

Music Draws Emotion Even If You Can’t Understand It

There’s a feeling you get when you hear your favorite song. Maybe it causes you to tap your toe or the steering wheel. Maybe it causes you to sing out loud or you start to cry. Maybe it leads you to worship or reminds you that God is with you. Music draws emotion. And the amazing thing is, you can feel that emotion even when you don’t know the words. I can only make out… … Continue reading

What Danny Gokey’s Son Said During The Blessing Is Hilarious And Adorable

Danny Gokey joins me in Episode 32 of the More Than The Music Podcast to share the stories behind his new album, “Rise.”   He also explains what his son said while praying over their meal that was both hilarious and adorable. Subscribe through iTunes | Subscribe through Google Play | Subscribe Using the RSS Feed When I pray for my son, I declare things over him… It’s important that we be a voice in our kid’s life because… … Continue reading

Hear How This New Tenth Avenue North Song Was Inspired By A Battle With Cancer

Mike, Jason, and Jeff from Tenth Avenue North join me on Episode 31 of the More Than The Music Podcast to share the stories behind their album, “Followers.” Subscribe through iTunes | Subscribe through Google Play | Subscribe Using the RSS Feed Jeff (guitarist) shares how “I Have This Hope” was inspired by his sister-in-law’s battle with a rare cancer. My sister-in-law collapsed the day after Christmas and a couple weeks later… test after test after test… they finally… … Continue reading

The Top 7 Most Memorable Artist Revelations Of 2016!

2016 saw the launch of the “More Than The Music Podcast” and so many WAY-FM artists shared previously unknown or hidden parts of their lives. Here’s a look back at the 7 most memorable artist revelations from the show. 7. Josh And Matt Started The Afters Because They Sang Drink Orders At Starbucks In Episode 23, Josh and Matt from The Afters revealed that they had the idea to start the band because customers complimented… … Continue reading

See The New Christmas Tradition Matthew West Started With His Daughters

Matthew West joins me on the More Than The Music Podcast to share the stories behind his album, “Unto Us: A Christmas Collection,” and a few of his Christmas memories and traditions. Subscribe through iTunes | Subscribe through Google Play | Subscribe Using the RSS Feed Matthew recently started a new tradition with his daughters, LuLu and Delaney. Each Christmas, he gives them the gift of time and takes them out on a special daddy-daughters date. Today was a… … Continue reading