The JFH Podcast

Theo MacMillan (of Theo & Brenna) returns to the show to debate the issue: Should we judge artists primarily by their albums or by their songs? Using Switchfoot, Relient K, and Steven Curtis Chapman as their primary points of reference, Theo and your host Chase duke it out. Who shall win? This episode is sponsored by FKA Promise, whose EP titled  The Redemption will be available September 1, where...

  Cece Winan's son Alvin Love III and Grammy-winning producer Dwan Hill guest on this week's podcast to talk about their new album Here for Jesus, from Nashville Life Church, and the ways in which the album attempts to bring the sounds of the 70's into modern worship music. This episode is sponsored by Empty Atlas, whose new album titled Kairos is available now wherever you stream or purchase musi...

CCM legend Rebecca St. James joins the show this week to discuss her brand new EP Dawn , her time away from music, and how God has led her back into creating music for the church following nearly a decade away from her music career. This episode is sponsored by FKA Promise, whose EP titled New Revival  is available wherever you stream or purchase music. Click  here  for more information. The JFH P...

On this bonus episode of the JFH Podcast, guest host John Underdown returns for the second installment of the JFH Book Club. This time, he shares summer reading recommendations across five different genres. This episode is sponsored by Unlearning Ignorance, a new podcast available wherever podcasts are found. Click  here  for more information. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremai...

On this two-parter episode, you'll get to hear multiple staffers from JFH share their favorite albums from the first half of 2020, followed by a conversation with Community Music, the music-ministry leg of Chicago's Community Church, about songwriting, church-planting, international ministry, and more. This episode is sponsored by Ashley Neely, whose new album titled Genesis  is available wherever...

On this topical episode, former Christian music publicist Kelsey Keny co-hosts a fun, personal, and informative episode that drills into a single topic: crafting great mixtapes and playlists. Kelsey and Chase share notes on (and stories behind) some of their favorite mixes and offer advice to listeners on how and why to make mixes of your own. This episode is sponsored by Nate Parrish, whose new a...

  On this bonus episode of the JFH Podcast, host Chase Tremaine and JFH founder John DiBiase trade notes on all the movies they have watched throughout the 2020 quarantine, alongside deep dives into two listener-requested movies, Arrival and The Emperor's New Groove. This episode is sponsored by Luke Wareham and Rachel Mason, whose new EP titled Whisper is available wherever you stream or purchase...

Jordan Feliz joins the show this week to tell the story behind his latest single "Glorify," provide updates on his upcoming album, and talk about the ways in which God has challenged him amidst the seemingly overnight success of his music career. This episode is sponsored by Swingin Hammers, whose new EP titled Quiet, Vol. 1 is available wherever you stream or purchase music. Click here  for more...

JFH's Scott Fryberger and InEverglow.com's Eric McClanahan join the show this week to talk about all eight of Tooth and Nail/Solid States Records' releases from 2020 thus far: Tyson Motsenbocker, Anchor & Braille, Earth Groans, Azusa, Tigerwine, Off Road Minivan, Mantric, and the upcoming release Lightworker. This episode is sponsored by The War Within, whose new single titled "Out of My Grave" is...

Jillian Edwards comes on the show this week to discuss her new EP Meadow , transitioning into parenthood, being married to the drummer of Colony House, working on her music with father-in-law Steven Curtis Chapman, and more. This episode is sponsored by LYNN, whose new EP titled All I Need  is available now wherever you stream or purchase music. Click  here  for more information. The JFH Podcast i...

With a brand new Anchor & Braille on the horizon, vocalist Stephen Christian comes on the show to talk all things Anberlin, solo music, songwriting, collaborations, and more.  This episode is sponsored by Roemer, whose new EP titled Straight Bars and Guns  is available now wherever you stream or purchase music. Click  here  for more information. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Trem...

On this introductory episode of the JFH Book Club, guest hosts John Underdown and Josh Balogh sit down to discuss and review the first book of Andrew Peterson's Wingfeather Saga, On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness . If you have not read the book, the hosts make a clear announcement before moving into spoilers. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by...

Indie artist Benjamin Daniel joins us on the heels of his brand new album Shaping Season, Vol. 1 to discuss the challenges and benefits of being a DIY artist, his greatest influences, and how music helps us process hard times, hard emotions, and hard decisions. This episode is sponsored by Mike Rathke, whose new EP titled The Dawning Fire  is available now wherever you stream or purchase music. Cl...

My Epic's longtime bassist Jeremiah Austin joins the show to discuss a variety of topics, including the band's latest release ( Violence ), progress on the band's next album, how the COVID-19 pandemic has shaken things up for the band's plans for the year, and what they're doing to continue fostering community during the quarantine. This episode is sponsored by Matt Adler, whose new album titled C...

On the heels of the release of his anticipated new album Peopled With Dreams , John Mark McMillan joins the show for the first time to discuss the roll-out strategy and the stories behind the new album, which naturally leads into a handful of theological tangents and ponderings. This episode is sponsored by Mat Ogden, whose new album titled Orange Glow  is available now wherever you stream or purc...

Experienced marketing agent and podcast Wisdom Moon appears on this week's episode to share the story behind starting his own marketing firm, cheekily titled Marketing with Wisdom, and how he's managed to keep up with the ever-changing trends of the modern music industry. This episode is sponsored by The Ashamed & Shunned, whose new album titled Oh My, That Lofi Gospel Gab!  is available now where...

On this jumbo-sized episode of the podcast, in celebration of hitting our 100th episode, we bring you two hour-long segments: the first, an in-depth interview about life, music, marriage, following God, and writing books with Sanctus Real's Matt Hammitt; and second, a conversation between our host Chase and fellow staff writer Scott Fryberger about the best albums of the 2010's. This episode is sp...

Americana singer-songwriter John Tibbs joins the show to discuss a wealth of different topics, from the particulars of releasing music in the streaming age to why "americana" is a rare genre in Christian music. This episode is sponsored by Deuel, whose new EP titled A Theory of Rest & Relativity  is available now wherever you stream or purchase music. Click here  for more information. The JFH Podc...

Officially kicking off the 2020 podcast season comes Brad + Rebekah, husband-and-wife worship duo who sit down with our host Chase to discuss their latest single "Rejoice" and all the twists, turns, and trials God led them through over the past two years that brought them to this point in their career. This episode is sponsored by Jodi Essex, whose new single "Irreverent" is releasing this Friday,...

Chase, John, and Wayne's conversation about the latest Star Wars film continues this week, but this time with the inclusion of Kevin Young from the band Disciple. Kevin's presence resets the conversation with a fresh energy, but beware: this episode dives immediately into spoilers. This episode is sponsored by Rick E. Norris, whose new novel  Angelic Wars: First Rebellion  is available now, throug...

Along with a short behind-the-scenes look at JFH's Best of 2019 feature, this episode is primarily about a new movie you might've heard of, titled Star Wars . This is the first of two episodes featuring a lengthy, in-depth conversation about The Rise of Skywalker , beginning with a parental advisory and a spoiler-free overview from host Chase Tremaine and guests John DiBiase and Wayne Myatt. This...

Chase gets to spend this episode questioning three Christmas music aficionados about their Christmas music-listening habits and the seasonal songs they list as most favorite to least favorite. Those three guests are JFH's own Timothy Estabrooks and Josh Balogh, as well as Jared Barbosa from the band Southlen. This episode is sponsored by North High, whose new EP Scribbles  is available now, wherev...

Dream Label Group's General Manager Lance Brown joins the show to share his storied and surprising history in the music industry, how he came to work with Dream, what Dream's philosophy is behind signing and supporting artist, and what can be expected in the future. Lance and Chase also go on tangents galore, from Warped Tour to the Book of Psalms. This episode is sponsored by Rusty Shipp, whose n...

Increasingly frequent guest host Josh Balogh hops on the show once again to pose the fascinating question: Where is Christian music headed in the next decade? He and our regular host Chase do their best to prophecy what to expect as we rapidly approach the end of this decade. This episode is sponsored by Elevation Worship, whose new single "Never Lost" is available now, wherever you stream or purc...

Kanye West made a big splash this past weekend by finally releasing his long-awaited Christian debut, Jesus is King . Four of the staff members from JesusFreakHideout.com gather to discuss the album and the strange circumstances surrounding it. This episode is sponsored by David's Tent, whose new album  Raise Every Voice  is available now, wherever you stream or buy music. Click  here  for more in...