1 Degree of Andy

From touring in the group 4Him to working as a worship pastor to leading a radio show, I've had the opportunity to be a part of the Christian Music industry for the last four decades. I'm Andy Chrisman and I've had the unique opportunity to tour with, record with, and become friends with just about everyone within the Christian Music industry. I think this makes me the perfect person to tell their stories. Welcome to 1 Degree of Andy!

Q&A episode - You have questions, I have answers!

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. Thank you to everyone who sent in questions for this episode. We’ll hit topics like how the podcast gets produced, what are the biggest regrets of my career, what’s the one song that got away, and why I’m so bad at fantasy football!

11-23
41:55

Natalie Grant - A generational voice and a heart for worship

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. Natalie and I sit down to talk about her storied career, her marriage to her producer, and her love for worship and the church.

11-16
54:12

Cruse Family - A love for people and a knack for harmonies propel one of the great CCM family bands

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. I’m not sure it’s possible to measure the impact the Cruse Family has had on the kingdom of God, but we’ll do our best to tell the story of Joe, Karen, Jane, John and Cindy and their legacy that continues to show no signs of slowing down!

11-09
01:03:28

Chris Tomlin - The incredible journey of a modern psalmist

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. In this entertaining and emotional episode Chris takes us on a wild look back at his career and following the “bread crumbs” that brought him where he is today

11-02
01:10:47

Brown Bannister - The genius behind Amy Grant, Whiteheart, The Imperials and dozens of CCM biggest records

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. The most successful producer in Christian music history spills his studio secrets, what it was like working with some of the biggest artists in the genre, and ultimately, what this whole journey may have really been all about...

10-27
01:10:40

John Cooper - Skillet - Never ashamed and never backing down

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. From his days as a young Memphis musician to touring the world in one the biggest rock bands to ever come out of CCM, John Cooper is not afraid to live in the lions' den and speak the truth no matter the consequences

10-20
01:03:36

Matt Redman - The Heart of Worship - leading multiple generations into the throne room

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. Get your notebook ready because Matt Redman will be dropping worship theology gold as he talks about his career and unpacks the stories behind his "Heart of Worship"

10-13
56:04

The Bill Gaither Episode - You know the songs, now sit down with the man who changed church music forever

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. From his days growing up in rural Indiana, to teaching middle school English, to meeting Gloria and writing the songs we're all still singing, Bill Gaither put his stamp on gospel music. And at 89 he's not done yet!

10-06
01:06:02

Wes King part 2 - Surviving cancer and getting back to doing what he does best - making great music!

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. Wes and I reconnect to finish our conversation we started way back in season 1. This is a candid conversation about surviving cancer, growing older and discovering that God might have a few more things for us to do.

09-29
55:43

Babbie Mason - All Rise - Babbie shares her secret to songwriting and staying in the game

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. From writing and recording some of the biggest songs in the 1990s to becoming a mentor to artists and songwriters, Babbie Mason is still going strong at 70!

09-22
01:01:35

Lenny LeBlanc - A southern rocker from Muscle Shoals sets the course for modern worship

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. Lenny played with some of the most legendary figures of rock music, but his heart for writing songs about Jesus changed the course of his career forever.

09-15
46:10

Nicole C Mullen - This all-time great CCM artist knows that her REDEEMER lives!

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. Nicole reminds us that "all things work together for good" as she shares her story of God's faithfulness in her journey

09-08
49:52

The Afters - Born in the digital age, The Afters broke barriers but kept their faith intact

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. Josh Havens, the lead singer of The Afters joins me to talk about life in a CCM world where everything was changing. Their rapid rise to success brought about some difficult decisions, but staying true to their faith and their calling was the easiest choice of all.

09-01
01:02:57

Aaron Shust - A passion for the Scriptures fuels the “My Savior, My God” songwriter

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. Aaron wrote and recorded one of the biggest worship songs of the 2000’s, but his love for Israel, his devotion to the Word and his yearning to make music that matters fuels one of my favorite podcast conversations to date!

08-25
01:01:28

Brian Mason - The Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame inductee has lots of great CCM stories

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. Brian Mason is one of the great radio DJ's of all time. He's seen it all in the CCM world and he still hangs out with the "old dudes," making sure those voices are still being heard.

08-18
01:01:08

Max Lucado - Longevity and finishing well, and of course, writing more books

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. How do you interview someone that's used to asking the questions? Max and I wrestle with who's interviewing who in this lively conversation about writing books, longevity in ministry and why riding a tour bus is a skill set not everyone is born with.

08-11
42:49

Michael Card - The El Shaddai songwriter is fascinated by the life of Jesus

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. Join me as singer/songwriter Michael Card and I meander through his career, dream about heaven and try to wrap our heads around the story of Jesus.

08-04
55:41

John Elefante - Kansas, Petra and chicken parm

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. The impact John Elefante has had on CCM is immeasurable. In this engaging episode we talk about his days with the legendary band Kansas, jumping into the producer's chair for Petra and the joy that great Italian food brings.

07-28
37:34

Cece Winans - One of music's greatest voices truly knows the Goodness of God

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. No one can argue that Cece Winans' career has been anything but legendary. From singing with the biggest names in pop music to leading the global church in worship, Cece's journey is full of "wow!" moments that always point back to Jesus.

07-21
45:50

Dann Huff - From Gaither to Shania, the story of a guitar legend

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. Making the most of his musical heritage, Dann Huff has become one of the most successful rock/pop/country producers of all time. His journey from Gaither to Whiteheart to navigating his faith in the secular music world is full of surprises, inspiration and inside industry stories!

07-14
57:44

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