Pure Joy with Joy Summers

From touring with Destiny's Child to being nominated for a Grammy award, the guys of True Vibe have had so many career highlights together. In this episode of the Pure Joy Podcast, I was delighted to sit down with the guys whose poster hung in my high school locker and reminisce about their music. Jonathan Lippmann, Nathan Gaddis, Jason Barton, and Jordan Roe reunite to share the hilarious and mov...

Before streaming playlists and viral moments, there were megaphones on stage and songs that made teens feel seen — and Tricia Brock of Superchick was at the center of it. She shares the unexpected story of how a mix-up over stolen concert seats sparked the conversations that eventually formed Superchick and how their music became anthems for a generation searching for identity and hope.&nbsp...

From touring with the band FFH to church ministry and soul care, Jeromy and Jennifer Deibler are known for serving God and serving others. In this episode of the Pure Joy Podcast, they share honestly about marriage struggles and how they worked hard to have a successful marriage. They share why Amy Grant inspired them as artists and the one artist who is also on this season that Jeromy couldn't st...

My from listening to them on my first CD, to sitting down with the amazing women in Point of Grace, this conversation was a dream come true. This week we reminisce with "Point of Grace" about the songs, seasons, and stories that defined their Christian music career. Hear about the fellow artists they fangirled over, the advice they would give other moms, and the confetti cannon mistake they can't...

What a pinch me moment to talk to Andy Chrisman from the band 4Him! His voice is iconic. Andy shares about the hit 4Him song that he didn’t even like at first, what it was like to be a part of the Billy Graham crusades, and the current Christian artists he is coaching. I grew up on 4Him's music because my dad is such a huge fan. So of course, my dad had to make a cameo in this episode and it...

From posting songs on Youtube to winning a Dove Award, Jamie Grace shares what it was like to get her dream job at such a young age. Jamie even shares how she ended up singing on stage with Adele! Because of her honest conversations about her own mental health, Jamie's has helped so many and is a refreshing delight. 

Mark Lowry is a beloved Christian comedian, singer, and songwriter best known for his sharp wit, heartfelt humor, and deep love for faith and family. On today's episode of "Pure Joy" he sits down with Joy Summers to share about helping to write “Mary, Did You Know?", touring with the Gaither Vocal Band, and what his momma said to him as a kid that inspired it all. Mark's favorite versions of...

It's hard to listen to Mark Schultz greatest hits and not shed a tear. No one tells stories through song quite like him. This is easily one of my favorite conversation on the Pure Joy podcast this season. Mark has a piano in front of him and several times, plays pieces of his songs as he unveils the real life stories behind them. From the elderly couple who inspired "Walking Her Home" to the stude...

After 25 years in and out of the Chrisitian music industry, Rachael Lampa is looking back with fresh eyes. As a huge fan, I was geeking out to ask her all things I always wanted to know. Rachael reminisces about her rise to fame as a teen, how a Jonas brother helped her get engaged, and why she returned to Christian music after intentionally leaving.   Hear the previous interview that we...

Remember the songs that shaped your faith? The ones you played on repeat during youth group road trips or in those seasons when your faith felt fresh and new? Pure Joy is a brand-new podcast where WayFM radio host Joy Summers is sitting down with the Christian artists she grew up listening to. We will uncover the stories behind their most iconic songs and even hear from fans whose lives were chang...

Joy talks to Mike Donehey from Tenth Avenue North. They talk marriage, how to share your faith and what he thinks Heaven will be like.

School is back! What do you do with all your kids art projects? Joy and Producer Tom test each others intelligence. And science says they figured out how to get a crying baby back to sleep.

Accidents happen...especially when you have kids. Producer Tom's tries to get his two year old to watch football, did it work? And can you teach an old dog new tricks?

Are hot pretzels considered a breakfast food? Joy tests Producer Tom with the new words added to the dictionary. And Joy's son did what during bible study?

Joy shares a technique on how to get back to sleep after waking up in the middle of the night. Producer Tom's two year old son tries to put them in "timeout" when things don't go his way! Tom also shares how his son had an episode at school involving his heart.

Joy and Producer Tom try the new Sour Patch Kid Slush Float at Sonic. Have you tried it? Joy's son sleeps in a toddler bed for the first time. And Tom has a contagious laugh...can we make him laugh? Let's hear your best Dad joke!

Joy has a secret she's been keeping from everyone including one of her best friend's Bekah...find out the surprise! Who knew a Tesla was like a police car constantly recording videos? And making friends is so easy as a kid, but so hard as an adult.

Joy's husband has a snoring problem and so does Producer Tom! With back to school, what were the cool things you wanted when you were a kid? And who knew your dog had to tryout for a new kennel?!

Joy and Producer Tom try the new ketchup and mustard flavor Doritos. Joy talks about how she's a stress shopper...and reveals an awkward situation that happened at a Hobby Lobby bathroom.

Jon Reddick shares the story behind his song God Turn It Around. He shares how God uses our pain and can turn it into something beautiful. He also talks about why community is so important!

Krispy Kreme beat everyone to the punch with everything pumpkin spice...how's their new line of pumpkin spice donuts? Find out here! Joy needs advice on how to comfort her toddler when he's fearful. And when kids have school projects, it always seems to fall on you!

Producer Tom actually made a doctor appointment...and went!! Tis' the season for trying out for school sports. And the key to a happy marriage is the 2-2-2 rule?

Coming up is Joy's five-year wedding anniversary, she needs gift ideas! Producer Tom's daughter is trying out for volleyball, we're praying she makes it! And with taste test Tuesday we're trying something that brings us back to childhood!

How do you celebrate a wedding anniversary when kids are involved? Joy is stressing! School is around the corner and we talk about teachers impacting our kids! And if your from a small town like joy, what's something you love about it?

If you have kids, how do you find little moments that feel like vacation? Joy heads to marriage counseling and gets some great tips about reoccurring fights. Also Producer Tom had a parent fail! Find out why his 2-year old doesn't want to take baths anymore.