Orphans of God

Spun & Todd bring you another informative episode in our limited run series, A Kiss of Life. In the 90's, Christopher Rumbaugh worked for Blonde Vinyl with Knott as point man, blazing the trail, the label nurtured a creative community around Knott’s artistic vision. Michael Knott himself was a prolific and boundary pushing artist (L.S.U., Lifesavers, Aunt Bettys). Blonde Vinyl became an extens...

🎙️ A Kiss of Life | A Michael Knott Series | Vol. 2 In this second installment of our special tribute series, A Kiss of Life , Spun Counterguy and Todd A . Zeller sit down with two special guests who knew and admired Michael Knott in very personal ways, longtime friend and songwriting partner Rick McDonough , and Jason Dean , former co-host of Reality Rock Radio Program and Rock of Love in Souther...

Orphans of God Hosts : Todd A. Zeller & Spun Counterguy In Part 2 of our deep dive into the legacy of LoveSong, Todd and Spun along with Ron & Jerry, explore the period when the band began winding down their collaborative work and moving into solo careers or other callings. We reflect on how each member continued to influence the world musically, spiritually, and culturally beyond the band...

In this episode of Orphans of God , Spun & Todd welcome filmmakers Ron Strand and Jerry Stanley, the creative team behind the upcoming documentary series A Band Called LoveSong The Music & Movement of the Jesus Revolution. Together, they retrace the story of the pioneering Christian rock band LoveSong, exploring how their music and message helped launch an entire movement in the early days...

Welcome to A Kiss of Life: A Michael Knott Series, Volume 1 , hosted by Spun Counterguy and Todd Anthony Zeller. In this limited-run tribute series, we explore the life, faith, songs and artistry of the late Michael Gerard Knott. Our debut episode features an in-person conversation recorded about a year ago at a greasy spoon diner in downtown Salem, Oregon where Zeller sat down with podcast guest...

For some who go camping in national parks, in amongst the hiking, campfires and other cherished activities are attending the Sunday morning outdoor church services. Rich Wallace was a parks minister for several years and so shares some of his experiences attending the spiritual needs of campers. We also engage in a discussion on serving the needs of the community while trying not to neglect spread...

In mid July Spun Counterguy sat down with Us Kids film producer, John Smeby & director - editor Todd A. Zeller for a brief yet informative progress update. John was visiting Todd in Oregon for this conversation. We chat about the process of post production, the origin of the Us Kids concept and more, and even Carman makes a cameo appearance. Listen to Orphans of God on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,...

On this edition of Waters Troubled, slavery is protested from the grave, colonists realize that the liberty that they themselves desire must also be extended to those they keep in chains and a slave woman writes poetry on the blessing and curse of having been kidnapped from her mother country. Listen to Orphans of God on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rumble, Brophisticate, Podbean and more. Special tha...

This episode is special, O of G's own SpunCounterGuy is interviewed by Todd Anthony Zeller on the subject of Slavery & Christianity. In the beginning days of the settling of America, slavery was a world-wide phenomenon that had plagued humanity since its early days. But the conscience of Christians began to be troubled by the practice and gradually what had always been had to be undone forever...

Mark Heard biographer Mathew Dickerson returns over coffee with Spun & Todd to complete his overview of the late singer / songwriter. On this episode we touch on Heard's relationships with Solid Rock's Larry Norman and Chris Christian of Marks former record label Home Sweet Home and the shortcomings of all three men. As well as what became of Janet Heard, the famed Fingerprint recording studio...

Matthew Dickerson is the author of several books including Hammers and Nails: the Life and Music of Mark Heard. His most recent books include: Aslan’s Breath: Seeing the Holy Spirit in Narnia which is a close reading of C.S.Lewis’s Narnia stories looking at the numerous ways Lewis seems to have been portraying the Holy Spirit; and the forthcoming book Birds in the Sky, Fish in the Sea: Attending t...

Reverend Daniel Bradshaw returns to talk about the nature of a testament to the nature of God, the million coincidences that produced life on Earth, multiverses, the purpose of life when humans are considered no different from bacteria and the science of the drumming of the rock band Petra. Thanks for listening and welcome home.

Rev. Daniel Bradshaw discusses with us the history of the relationship between science and Christianity, the controversy over the Ark Encounter in Eastern Kentucky, Darwinism verses Intelligent Design, Richard Dawkins, dialogue between believers and atheists and the ethics within a world view in which humans are not made in the image of God. Original musical interludes provided and written by Grey...

Listen in on a redemptive story as Spun & Todd continue to dig deep into the alternative Christian musical history of Mike Stand and his various bands along life's miles, the Altar Boys, Clash of Symbols, Altar Billies, his solo records in addition to his faith journey and some of the potholes and pitfalls traversed along the way. Let Part 2 of A Rebel Story commence now!

Mike Stand and Co. have been writing refreshing songs for decades. His songs inspire, challenge, encourage, and for many are the soundtrack of their Christian youth. Songs by the Altar Boys, Clash of Symbols, solo and the Altar Billies ask the listener to join on a journey through struggle, faith, love, freedom and ultimately the pursuit of Christ. Thanks for joining Spun and Todd for Part 1 of a...

Dr. Carlos Eire returns to talk about how his life as a Cuban refugee and being taken in by Jewish foster parents affected his faith, how he has tried to honor the sacrifices made by others to assist him and why Christianity has generally been a positive force in spite of it's un-Christ-like aberrations throughout history.

Yale's Dr. Carlos Eire talks Christian history, martyrdom, pacifism verses self-defense and more in Part 1 of our compelling conversation.

The conversation with Soup the Chemist continues, Chris talks about sharing the stage with KRS-One, the last days of Brainstorm Artists International, watching fellow artists leave the faith, his own regrets, his book Through My Windows and brand new material!

Rapper Soup the Chemist aka SFC aka Chris Cooper joins Todd and Spun for this first episode of Orphans of God to talk hip-hop, Brainstorm Artists International, Gene Eugene, Adam Again, faith and so much more!