Between You & Me Podcast

If you've never heard of Seph Schlueter, then you've definitely heard his music on radio. His hit "Counting My Blessings" has propelled Seph to become one of CCM's most influential rising stars. With a Dove Award nomination and chart success most people only dream of, Seph is proof that saying 'yes' to God can lead to big things. But let's be real – most yes's don't lead us into the spotlight! Sep...

He's a culture-shifter, a truth teller, and he's not afraid to talk about hard things. Welcome Lecrae to the podcast! Jess chats with Grammy award winning artist about his new album Reconstruction, and he gets real about why he chooses to stay in the Church. Plus, we talk about when it's important to speak up about contentious issues, and what it looks like to live with integrity. Lecrae's coming...

TW: SA It’s been a big year for Jess and for Christian music. In June, she broke the stories about Michael Tait with The Roys Report, unveiling a 2 1/2 year investigation into allegations of sexual abuse and cover up. But she wasn’t the only journo who was chasing down the truth… Josiah Hesse, an incredible journo from the Mid West who wrote for The Guardian, was close behind.  Jess and Josia...

TW: Sexual Assault On June 4, Jess broke the story that rocked Christian Music: in an investigation for The Roys Report, she uncovered allegations that Michael Tait, formerly of DC Talk and Newsboys, had allegedly sexually assaulted three men between 2005-2014, In the following days and weeks, Newsboys would release a statement saying Tait had admitted to living a double life and Tait would releas...

New Artist Showcase is back, where Jess highlights an incredible upcoming artist you need to hear. This week, meet David Dowdell, a Toronto based musician whose love for storytelling, evangelism and guitar are culminating in his debut EP. Jess chats to him about his entry into music, how he experienced Christ in profound grief, and why he chooses to have eternal hope. Connect @DavidDowdellMusic Li...

As a rock drummer, music publishing exec and tech mogul, Bill Mullin has done it all - except one thing. After years of innovation and self discovery, he has started a rock opera musical in podcast form called As I Recall F()rever, and it's all about life, faith and asking hard questions. Jess chat to Bill about his commitment to creating something new, how a group of world class musicians created...

It's a Merry Christmas, because we have 6 x Emmy award winner and platinum recording artist Steph Carse on the show – and just WAIT until you hear his story. From successful country singer in Canada, to living out of his car in Nashville, Steph's experience of God radically changed his approach to art, music, philanthropy and directing. He tells us about his newest movie "The True Miracle of Chris...

Meet Caleb and Kelsea Yetton. As members of The Rock Music they are already part of the BY&M family – but today we hear their heart behind the band's new EP No One Knows Me Like You . These musicians and worship leaders get real about grief, asking God hard questions, creating a healthy marriage and how they truly experienced the best of God's people in their lowest moment. This episode will u...

Meeting musician Dan Damon is like hitting musical and theological bingo – not only is he an internationally published songwriter and a trained jazz pianist, but he is also a retired pastor, an editor, and a former teacher of church music. Basically, this man contains wells of wisdom, and today he chats to Jess about his new Christmas-themed album I Saw Three Ships . Dan gets real about why he use...

Bible scholar, author and podcaster Erin H Moon has a lot of questions about faith. In her new book 'I've Got Questions: The Spiritual Practice of Having It Out With God' out February 4 with Baker Books, she digs deep into the brine of her Southern Baptist childhood to unpack evangelical trauma, deconstruction, reconstruction and her obsession with Point of Grace. She chats to Jess about the the r...

Randall Goodgame has been the called, "the greatest thing to happen to children’s music in a generation," but there's more to this Dove Award nominee than just Slugs and Bugs. He has just released Scripture Hymnal - a prolific collection of scriptures set to music, cowritten and sung by industry greats like Ginny Owens, Ellie Holcomb and more. He tells Jess how returning to scripture became a life...

TW: Addiction What happens when your adult child is battling with addiction? In their latest album “Everything Good,” country and Americana stalwarts Zane and Donna King open up about the nuanced journey of support, sobriety and faith. They tell Jess about their unique love story, and how their children have empowered them to break the stigma about addiction in churches. Connect @zaneanddonnaking...

Jasmine Brady has Christian music in her blood - but she has forged a path for herself as a worship pastor, songwriter and podcaster. She chats to Jess about her album “Lover of my Soul” and talks about her work with The Bridge in Nashville, where encounters with the city’s unhoused taught her church is more than a building. Connect @JasmineCBrady and https://JasmineBrady.com Get Lover of my Soul...

Fam, our favorite rapper, theologian and pastor Legin is back! On the release of his album GOD IS ICONIC (Deluxe) he dives into his radical story of forgiveness after his father abandoned him. And, we get into the political polarisation of the church. Just something light and breezy, right? Jess also gives a news update on this year's Dove Awards and tells us why she is so excited for the alt/rock...

TW: This episode has some references to mental health, suicidal ideation and abuse. Award winning musician Grace Graber is bringing pop punk back to Christian music, and in our latest episode she chats to Jess about her upcoming album The Breakthrough. Grace and Jess get real about their mental health journeys, navigating childhood trauma, and talk about the power of being a fan girl in your teens...

Jack Mooring has done it all - he is Grammy nominated musician with Leeland, has planted and pastors a church in Nashville … and now is adding author to the mix! Jack chats to Jess about his book “Portrait of God” out August 8 and gets real about his journey through music, experiencing God, and accepting His kindness in seasons of depression. Connect @jackmooring and COLCNashville.com Preorder Por...

To mark Audiofeed Festival this July 4 weekend, we have an extra special episode for you! Hear from our friend Zach Bolen of CITIZENS, who are headlining. And then stick around for Jess's top music of 2024 so far. This is the PERFECT episode for that road trip....or walk around the block to get some head space from the festivities. Audiofeed is happening July 4-7 in Urbana, Illinois. Get tickets t...

It's a great Friday, because the one-and-only Leanna Crawford is here to chat about her debut album 'Still Waters'. And guess what? It's out today! Over the last five years, Leanna has made a name for herself in Christian music, touring and collabing with some of the industry's biggest names. With 'Still Waters' she gets real and vulnerable about her journey, battling depression, and falling back...

Our good friend Davis Evanoff is back to talk about his new EP 'The Art of Grief'. Yup, just a light topic there, right? This Columbus-based muso and Jess chat about the grief of lost dreams, lost loved ones, and what it means to destruct or deconstruct through the process. This one will get you right in the feels (do the kids even say that any more?). Buy/stream 'The Art of Grief' here: https://t...

TW: Mental health Irish singers are changing the game in Christian music with their authentic storytelling, and WeAreMessengers front man Darren Mulligan is here to talk about their new record 'Where The Joy Is'. He gets real with Jess about the grit and darkness of our lives, and how true joy is found in the midst of our rock bottom moments. FIND HELP Visit To Write Love On Her Arms at https://tw...

Mark D Conklin has done it all - a music executive, artist manager, producer and roots music artist, he’s even interviewed the likes of Ellie Goulding and DJ Khaled. So what’s next? He’s venturing into Gospel music, with the cinematic album The Gospel According to Mark featuring narration by Gloria Gaynor. Which is …you guessed it, a creative retelling of the Biblical book of Mark. He chats t...

We're back, and it's a great day to have songwriter, poet and troubadour Matt Wheeler on the show! This acoustic/folk musician is known for his reflections on art, faith and classic literature. He chats to Jess about his latest release, 'A Hard History of Love' inspired by the works of Wendell Berry, and gets real about how storytelling gives us a way to process pain. Connect @MattWheelerVH and ht...

Poet and musician Andy Squyres makes subversive music that will stretch your mind and soul, and on our latest ep he joins Jess to chat about what it means to chase a God-given calling rather than social influence in Christian music. Plus, they talk about an upcoming gig at Audiofeed Festival and his newest single 'Death Defying Joy'. Connect @AndySquyres and AndySquyres.com Buy/stream 'Death Defyi...

BY&M fam, take your hats off and raise a glass to Charlie Peacock and Andi Ashworth, two dynamic forces in Christian music and culture for five decades. In this special crossover episode with UTR Media, Dave Trout joins Jess in interviewing the Ashworth's about their new book 'Why Everything That Doesn't Matter, Matter's So Much'. There is SO MUCH GOODNESS in this interview. You're gonna want...

Welcome to The Between You & Me Podcast. Every episode, Aussie journalist Jessica Morris interviews your favorite musicians to talk about what hurts, heals and changes us in church culture. From the underbelly of Christian music and mental health, to vulnerability, doubt and relationships. Welcome to the table. Subscribe now and connect at https://betweenyouandmepod.com . Hosted on Acast. See...