Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast)

Voices In My Head (the Rick Lee James Podcast) Episode 553: Kenny & Claire   Pointing listeners to the Hope of Christ amidst life’s troubles, critically acclaimed husband/wife folk duo Kenny & Claire are set to bow their full-length debut, Upon the Storm, July 19. Produced by GRAMMY Award-winner Mitch Dane (Brandon Heath, JJ Heller), the 12-track set showcases four freshly penned originals...

Voices In My Head (the Rick Lee James Podcast) Sermons Week 3 - Whatever You Do to the Least of These     Good Day Everyone, This week’s episode of the podcast is actually a sermon that I preached in August 2024. This is sermon one of three that I will be presenting here on Voices In My Head. This third week dives into the parable of the Sheep and the Goats from Matthew 25.   Blessings, Rick Lee J...

Voices In My Head (the Rick Lee James Podcast) Sermons Week 2 - What Are You Doing Here?     Good Day Everyone, This week’s episode of the podcast is actually a video of a sermon that I preached in July. This is sermon one of three that I will be presenting here on Voices In My Head. This second week asks the question, what are you doing here?   Blessings, Rick Lee James   Get the new song - Whate...

Voices In My Head (the Rick Lee James Podcast) Sermons Week 1 - Know Your S.T.U.F.     Good Day Everyone, This week’s episode of the podcast is actually a video of a sermon that I preached in July. This is sermon one of three that I will be presenting here on Voices In My Head. This first week may sound a little bit familiar if you have listened to the podcast for a while. It is all about knowing...

Voices In My Head (the Rick Lee James Podcast) Coming June 12, 2024 New Single and Music Video   Up on the Mountain   Pre-Save The Song Don't forget to swing by Spotify , Apple Music , YouTube , or your favorite streaming platform and hit those follow buttons! By hitting the follow button, you'll stay updated on my latest releases and show your support for my music! I can’t wait to meet you Up on...

  Episode 548: Know Your S.T.U.F. Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast) PLUS SOME MUSIC NEWS On July 12th, I'll release a brand new track titled "Up on the Mountain." It would help me out a lot if you could follow this link and Pre-Save it on Spotify. Spotify Pre-Save · https://show.co/V1WCBm6 We will be filming a music video for the song this weekend. The world premiere will air exclusiv...

Voices In My Head (the Rick Lee James Podcast)     Christmaker: A Life of John the Baptist with Author James F. McGrath Coming June 11, 2024   Book Description: For many, John the Baptist is a footnote in the gospels—Jesus’s unkempt forerunner. But if we look closer, John emerges as a fascinating and influential religious leader in his own right.    Esteemed New Testament scholar James F. McGrath...

Voices In My Head (the Rick Lee James Podcast) Episode 546: Plan Toys VP Rudy Valenta     About PLAN TOYS:     Plan Toys Is More Than Just A Toys Manufacturer. Back in 1981, seven university graduates came together with a shared mission of infusing the world with positivity. Vitool Viraponsavan , one of the strongest voices of the group, went on to establish PlanToys and has been inspiring childre...

Voices In My Head (the Rick Lee James Podcast) Episode 545: Mark D. Conklin THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MARK BRINGS SCRIPTURE TO LIFE WITH MUSIC’S TOP NAMES Gloria Gaynor, Rita Wilson, The Fisk Jubilee Singers, Rhonda Vincent and Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Among Star-Studded Guests   Uniting a veritable who’s who of Gospel, soul and country music luminaries for a uniquely inspired collection of...

Voices In My Head (the Rick Lee James Podcast) Episode 544: Chris Wall - Wingfeather Saga Show Runner and Executive Producer   CHRIS WALL BIO: Chris is an influential creator of kids-and-family, redemptive content. He is Executive Producer and Showrunner of The Wingfeather Saga Animated Series. Before creating Shining Isle Productions in 2016 to develop and produce family content with an entertain...

Welcome To The Neighborhood with Brad Meltzer         “Ordinary People Change The World” is the friendly, fun biography series written by Brad Meltzer that inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big.  In the new book, “I Am Mister Rogers,” the beloved children’s television host becomes the 31st hero in...

Episode 542 - Nancy A. French - Ghosted Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast)     Bestselling Author Pens Compelling Memoir of a Life of Poverty, Success and the Rise and Fall of Political Influence in ‘Ghosted’ Nancy French chronicles her journey from the foothills of Appalachia to the Halls of the White House Five-time New York Times bestselling ghostwriter Nancy French crafts the story...

Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast) - Episode 541 Praying with Patrick - Matt Mikalatos and Aaron Burns        Learn to pray with Saint Patrick of Ireland―and to find your story in his own One of Ireland’s most beloved figures, St. Patrick was a man who lived a life soaked in prayer. A risk-taker in the service of others―particularly women, slaves, and the poor―Patrick spent years ensla...

Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast) - Episode 540 Brian Zahnd: The Wood Between the Worlds     Everything about the gospel message leads to the cross, and proceeds from the cross. In fact, within the narrative of Scripture, the crucifixion of Jesus is literally the crux of the story―the axis upon which the biblical story turns. But it would be a mistake to think we could sum up the sign...

Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast) - Episode 539 God Gave Rock and Roll to You - Dr. Leah Payne     https://global.oup.com/academic/product/god-gave-rock-and-roll-to-you-9780197555248?cc=us&lang=en Leah Payne is Associate Professor of American Religious History at Portland Seminary and a 2023–2024 Public Fellow at the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI). She holds a Ph. D. fr...

Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast) - Episode 538 - Benjamin Cremer Bio: Benjamin Cremer has worked as a pastor since 2005. His academic work is in the fields of theology, church history, and spiritual formation. He is deeply passionate about writing and creating space for others to process difficult theological and political questions in today's world. He lives in Boise, Idaho, with hi...

Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast) - Episode 537 - Jason Gray Returns This week we welcome Jason Gray back to the Podcast. Known in the CCM community for his ability to craft thoughtful lyrics of praise with rhythmic pop melodies, Jason Gray has been providing listeners with inspiring and uplifting music for over a decade. Through his willingness to offer compassionate honesty and auth...

Listen to an insightful conversation with Rick Lee James in the latest episode of 'Voices in My Head.' A renowned singer, songwriter, and worship leader, James shares profound insights drawn from his work as a full-time hospital chaplain. Join him as he investigates the influence of spirituality on songwriting, the creation of connections through music, and the importance of being truly present. H...

Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast) - Episode 535 - Iconoclastic Sex:  Christian Sexual Ethics and Human Trafficking   Guest: Henry Walter Spaulding III   Christian sexual ethics operates from a place of privilege when it does not consider those impacted by its moral prescriptions. A large majority of publications on Christian sexual ethics consider choices and images abstracted from li...

Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast) - Episode 534 - Born In A Barn? - James F. McGrath’s The A to Z of the New Testament: Things Experts Know That Everyone Else Should Too With permission from the author, I am sharing a segment from the book, The A to Z of the New Testament: things Experts Know That Everyone Else Should Too” by by James F. McGrath . The Segment comes from Chapter B: Bor...

Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast) - Episode 533 - Karen Kingsbury "In a novel that is part romance, part historical text, and part Christian fiction, Kingsbury tells the story of two average people from Bloomington, Indiana, who do extraordinary things together and apart during an extraordinary time, supported by their families and their faith throughout their entire lives." —Booklist...

Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast) - Episode 532 - Press Your Luck with JR. Forasteros   JR. Forasteros JR. Forasteros pastors Catalyst Church in Dallas, co-hosts the Fascinating Podcast, and wrote Empathy for the Devil . He's on the quest to smoke a perfect brisket. His wife, Amanda, skates for Assassination City Roller Derby as Mother Terrorista. They're always looking for a new adve...

Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast) - Episode 531 - Pamela Cooper-White and the Psychology of Christian Nationalism   About the book: The Psychology of Christian Nationalism How do we overcome polarization in American society? How do we advocate for justice when one side won't listen to the other and cycles of outrage escalate? These questions have been pressing for years, but the emerg...

Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast) - Episode 530 - Justin Gambino   “Made New,” the second full-length studio recording from acclaimed singer/songwriter Justin Gambino, released on Aug. 25. Tracing his prodigal years and the abounding grace and mercy Gambino embraced when he finally returned to the father, “Made New” was produced by Nashville-based session player and producer Walter Ha...

Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast) - Episode 529 - Will Willimon on The Lord's Supper and Advent   Book Link: https://www.abingdonpress.com/product/9781791029036/ Will Willimon is a preacher and teacher of preachers. He is a United Methodist bishop (retired) and serves as Professor of the Practice of Christian Ministry and Director of the Doctor of Ministry program at Duke Divinity Sch...