Rick Lee James Podcast Network

There are few spiritual masters who have touched my life in the way that the late Thomas Merton has. His book, "Life and Holiness" is one of the finest books on holiness that I have ever read. This is a short podcast today but I hope it will be a meaningful one that gives space to contempate as well as some prayerful guidance. If you have never read a book by Thomas Merton, maybe this will provide...

Episode #264: I'm Proud of You - Tim Madigan's Friendship with Mister Rogers My guest today on Voices In My Head is Tim Madigan . In a journalism career spanning more than three decades, Tim has written for the Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, Politico, Reader's Digest, and for thirty years the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Tim's books included the critically acclaimed The Burning: Massacre, Destruct...

This week Superman Turned 80 and we’re celebrating with a history of Superman's real life battles against Populism, Racism, and Religious Discrimination. This is a very special episode of Voices In My Head.   Below are the pictures referenced in this episode.     This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.subst...

Voices In My Head Podcast Episode 262  Guest William Willimon: Who Lynched Willie Earle? Preaching to Confront Racism. My guest today on Voices in My Head is The Reverend Dr. William H. Willimon , Professor of the Practice of Christian Ministry at the Divinity School of Duke University. He served eight years as Bishop of the North Alabama Conference of The United Methodist Church, where he led 157...

This week I take some time to talk about Mister Rogers, something I am involved with related to his life and work through the Twitter handle @MisterRogersSay , plus I get into a couple of other news items. By the way, my new album is funding on Indiegogo until April 27th. Pre-order the new album today at the link below and get two songs immediately. https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/rick-lee-jame...

My guest on this episode of Voices In My Head is Christa Wells. Christa is an award-winning American singer and songwriter who writes deep-reaching, alternative-pop music. In 2006, Christa was named GMA Songwriter of the Year for her song “Held,” recorded by Natalie Grant. She has released five albums as an indie artist (Rogers/Wells Project, Frame the Clouds, How Emptiness Sings, Feed Your Soul,...

Voices In My Head Podcast Episode #259: In this episode I am back from the recording studio in New York, I share some exciting things that my friends at Crowd Music are doign to shake things up in the music business,  Andrew Peterson offers an apology for his beautiful music video, and I close the Podcast with a bit of a somber prayer for our violent nation.     This is a public episode. If you'd...

As I head into the recording studio on March 12th, I'm reflecting more on what making another album means at this point in my life. There's a passage in the book, "Winds of Heaven, Stuff of Earth: Spiritual Conversations Insipred byt the Life & Lyrics of Rich Mullins" that I find is speaking to me in a big way as I prepare to head to New York. As much as anything, this episode is a prayer request...

https://youtu.be/eZ04wQcbqIs We Now Have A New Funding Goal For The New Album and Two Easy New Ways To Contribute Our New Funding Goal Is $6000 Two Easy Ways Help Make The Album: 1.) By Text Message (Text ‘Thunder’ to 555888) 2.) Indiegogo Pre-Sales will start on March 12th, 2018   https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/rick-lee-james-new-album-thunder/coming_soon#/ ----more---- This is a public episo...

An Islam Conversation with Samina and Sana Ahmed This week on Voices In My Head I am joined by Samina and Sana Ahmed, a mother and daughter who are part of the Muslim community here in Springfield Ohio. It was so great to sit down with them and ask them questions about their faith. They are truly generous people who are always willing to answer any questions that people might have about their fait...

My dear friends who listen to Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast), I want to get better connected with you and have a way for you to interact directly with me and with our guests each week. For this reason I’ve created a slack account just for my listeners where we can all interact. For the next 30 days you can use this link to join our slack group. I hope you will come and be a part of...

This week I'm sharing a few Lenten devotional thoughts from our good friend Dr. Walter Brueggemann. A Way Other Than Our Own, by Dr. Walter Brueggemann, is an excellent devotional companion for the season of Lent and can be purchased here: https://www.amazon.com/Way-other-than-Our-Own-ebook/dp/B01NAYOKA6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1519397261&sr=8-1&keywords=a+way+other+than+our+own   As always, thank...

Dove Award-nominated recording artist, songwriter and award-winning author Andrew Peterson returns to Voices In My Head (The Official Podcast of Rick Lee James). Andrew recently announced the long-awaited album Resurrection Letters, Vol. I, which will release March 30 and which was preceded by Feb. 9th launch of Resurrection Letters: Prologue. Both recordings will release globally from Centricity...

Jeremy Casella is a nationally touring singer/songwriter & recording artist. He has released a number or albums in his storied career and has toured alongside such musical acts as Caedmon's Call, Andrew Peterson and Phil Keaggy.  He's crowdfunding a new project on Kickstarter called Spirit and he's here with us today to give us all the important details abou this very cool record. . Here are a cou...

This week on Voices In My Head (The Official Podcast of Rick Lee James) we talk about three things. My New Album Fake News and how to spot it A recent post by Brian Zahnd This episode was recorded on Febrary 2nd, 2018 and at the time of recording we had ten day sleft until the end of my album crowdfunding campaign. I really could use your help in making this album so please visit https://www.indie...

This Friday, February 2nd we are excited to announce a brand new release from Ian Zumback!  You can pre-order your copy today on iTunes or grab a physical copy through the  Old Bear Records Merch Store .  It will be available on all digital platforms on Friday. Ian is the featured guest this week and we are lucky enough to be one of the first places to share this new music as well as a in depth in...

Kevin C. Neece is the author of the  Gospel According to Star Trek  series (Cascade Books) and a speaker on media, the arts and pop culture from a Christian worldview perspective. He is also the founder and curator of  The Undiscovered Country Project . ​He served as a contributing editor for Imaginatio et Ratio: A Journal of Theology and the Arts and is the editor or co-editor of works on Spock a...

Andrew Osenga is a 20-year music industry veteran. From artist to producer, major label A&R to session player, he’s contributed in almost every area of the business including playing in the bands the Normals and Caedman’s Call.  Andrew also hosts one of the most fascinating podcasts around today called “The Pivot”, a show that looks at how we deal with career and life transition. His new album, “T...

Voices In My Head Podcast Episode #248: Edison Churches with Guests Jesse Middendorf, Megan Pardue, Greg Arthur, and Josh Broward   About The Book: Innovation often brings failure—and that's okay. Using failure to learn, improve, and continue innovating will help keep the church alive in the twenty-first century. That's the message of Edison Churches, which shares the stories of ten faith communit...

Epiphany is already upon us So I present to you the Epiphany Podcast, everything you need to know...or at least some of it. ALSO I would be so honored to have you on this journey of making a new album. Sign Up To Here Be Notified When My Funding Page Goes Live and find out a bit more about my new album. https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/carrying-on-a-ragamuffin-legacy-music/coming_soon This is a...

Happy new year! This week on the podcast I share some coming events for 2018 and talk about things that moved me deeply in 2017. It’s a very special end of the year broadcast. Thanks for listening to Voices In My Head. Make sure to check out out my music, interviews, & videos on https://www.ccmmagazine.com/?s=Rick+Lee+James . Also for updates, freebies, podcast news, and more, join my email list a...

  This episode comes to you courtesy of the Hoganson Media Agency who invited Voices In My Head Podcast to experience the incredible Michael W. Smith and Amy Grant Christmas Tour in Columbus Ohio. It was an incredible night of music complete with live orchesta, snowball fights, and a remarkable presentation by Compassion International. On this episode I also share some live improvised Christmas mu...

Voices In My Head Podcast Episode 244: Chanukah with Rabbi Cary Kozberg Podcast Now available of Spotify:  Cary Kozberg currently serves as Rabbi at Temple Sholom Springfield Ohio and as the Jewish chaplain at Kensington Place in Columbus, Ohio. He is a nationally recognized expert in the field of spirituality and aging and is principal/owner of Side by Side: Life Transitions Coaching for the Late...

It's exactly what it sounds like, Voices In My Head Podcast Episode #243: An Advent Sermon .       Visit www. RickLeeJames. Bandcamp.com  and enter the code, "AdventHymn" to recieve 10% off of the album, "Hymns, Prayers, and Invitations".   This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

Our Guest On This Episode Is Tim Timmons Singer/songwriter, worship leader and record producer Tim Timmons, in partnership with 10,000 MINUTES Kids, recently released his second children’s project, Who I Am. This all new Bible-based, “kid-tested” and “parent-approved” debut is available now at iTunes, Amazon.com and other digital retailers internationally, and directly at www. TimTimmonsMusic.com...