It seems that with every trip I take to Africa with Blood:Water, a theme emerges. For this trip, that theme has definitely been prayer. I pray constantly throughout the day. I pray for the people we meet who are hoping God has answered their prayer and that we will help them. I pray for the event when we get home: that God will move everyone’s hearts to bring health and life to these amazing people.… … Continue reading
A lot has happened in the last 30 years. We have seen literal walls come down, the internet now fits in our pocket, and a hoodie-wearing tech nerd became a billionaire. But sadly, there are places like the village of Kitunguru in Uganda that have seen very little change over that same 30 year time. It is almost like time has forgotten them. They still walk great distances, carry heavy jugs, and collect water from the… … Continue reading
Kristian Stanfill, Melodie Malone, and Brett Younker from Passion join me on Episode 43 of the More Than The Music Podcast to share the stories behind their album, “Worthy Of Your Name,” including how a song they sang in their car was later sung by 55,000 people. Subscribe through iTunes | Subscribe through Google Play | Subscribe Using the RSS Feed Kristian says the first time he heard the demo of “Glorious Day” he couldn’t contain his excitement. We were writing… … Continue reading
It has been a few years since I have been to Uganda, and it is so nice to be back. The people are soft spoken and kind, and joy is prevalent, even though they are surrounded by poverty. As we started the 6 hour car ride to Rukungiri, I began to pray for a safe trip. That is because traveling on the roads here is a constant game of “chicken” with only inches, at times, separating you from… … Continue reading
I got an email from a concerned virgin: a young man troubled by the sexual sins of his partner’s past. His voice is just one in the choir of hundreds of young men and women that I meet and counsel who are bogged down by the disappointment in their heart at the un-reciprocated sexual purity they face in light of their partner’s sexual history. It’s clear that letting go of a partner’s sexual past continues… … Continue reading
Let’s face it, gas prices are way too high right now. And in the summer – the numbers go up. That’s why we want to Fill Your Tank both physically and spiritually this summer! Every Friday during the summer, we’re giving away a $250 gas card! Plus, each winner will receive a Breathe Audio Bible to enhance your Bible-reading experience. How to win: Listen to the Carlos & Joy Show on WAY-FM every Friday for your chance to text in to win! Want to… … Continue reading
After Brandon Heath went skydiving with The Wally Show and the U.S. Army Golden Knights, he was kind enough to perform his brand new song. It’s called “Whole Heart.” Here he is performing live from Outlaw Field for some of the Army families in Clarksville, TN. Watch Brandon jump out of a plane! … Continue reading
Wally teaches a college class on creativity at Lipscomb University and invited Matthew West to tell his story and sing an improv song based on suggestions from the class. One student named Jared showed up late that day with a melted popsicle, so he quickly became the subject of Matthew’s on-the-spot song. This isn’t the first time Matthew West has turned a bad situation into music within minutes. Every time he visits, he is able to create… … Continue reading
What can’t you live without? Hollyn asked herself that question and out came this song. When she performs live you can’t help but stop and listen because she sounds amazing and her lyrics are personal. The song is called “Can’t Live Without.” This song came from a time of refocusing for Hollyn. She says, “I was out on the west coast on a tour and I came back home. A lot of things happened out there in… … Continue reading
Jason Gray said he was captivated by the song “City of Stars” from the movie “La La Land.” Then he decided to record some covers. Easy choice for him. He said this is why he loves the song so much: “The wistfulness in the plain language, the simple and elegant melody, the way that it is sentimental without being kitschy, and how it’s both classic and modern, melancholy and hopeful… I couldn’t stop humming the… … Continue reading
