Church Jams Now!

“If You Like This, Then…”On this very special *bonus* episode, TJ and Kylan share a sneak peek of the Patreon experience! Patrons at the $5 level get ongoing access to these exclusive episodes and themed playlists, which are thoughtfully curated based on the albums that are covered in the main feed every week. Every installment of “If You Like This, Then…” includes links to both playlists (below), and the episode features a track by track breakdown, in which the dudes share their playlists with each other (it’s like music-nerd Christmas!), and explain how they made each song choice. Is it a vibe? A lyric? A unique production sensibility, or a car commercial? The connective potential in music is diverse, often bizarre, and always fascinating! So, if this piques your interest, and you NEED more CJN in your life, check us out on Patreon (link below).This week on “IYLTT”: Sixpence None The Richer!As we draw back the curtain with this more laid-back conversation, you’ll learn which pop diva Kylan loves waaay too much, and for a fun drinking game: take a sip of your kombucha every time TJ says “theatrical”. And let us know what you think of our playlists, and/or if you can make a better one! Thanks for listening, Jammers!Kylan’s Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4HbkB7CwdgRmysQAA6SoFy?si=iG9r6ydRTXW3AG_RWBKEjQTJ’s Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2k5SGvBXGfcjMeP4RPYsN9?si=HlTtBEe7QSa4S_uEU6MPbAIf you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow! And tell your friends! Connect/praise/argue with us here:IG: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

And now we conclude our 2-part episode on the newest Five Iron Frenzy record “Until This Shakes Apart”. The CJN Crew finishes up going through the album and share their initial thoughts.TJ talks about why we’re disconnected online, Kylan shares an embarrassing youth group story, and ‘producer extraordinaire’ Josh keeps the guys on track (somewhat)If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow! And tell your friends! Connect/praise/argue with us here:IG: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

And now we conclude our 2-part episode on the newest Five Iron Frenzy record “Until This Shakes Apart”. The CJN Crew finishes up going through the album and share their initial thoughts.TJ talks about why we’re disconnected online, Kylan shares an embarrassing youth group story, and ‘producer extraordinaire’ Josh keeps the guys on track (somewhat)If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow! And tell your friends! Connect/praise/argue with us here:IG: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

In Part 1 of this (less ‘traditional’) volume, Kylan & TJ are joined once again by their good buddy and resident ‘church-pew-expert’, Josh Olson, to unwrap the oh-so-fresh 2021 record from Five Iron Frenzy: Until This Shakes Apart!Since they just covered FIF’s Our Newest Album Ever in volume 3, the dudes thought it was only fitting to jump back in the ska saddle again. But this time, it’s personal...I mean...political.In Part 1, newly crowned ‘producer extraordinaire’ (Josh) orders 100,000 business cards, we learn about Kylan’s song title envy (Auld Lanxiety!?), TJ outs himself as a ‘skank-tastic’ reggae-ska fan, and they all try to find the words to properly unpack the overwhelmingly angry political beatdown (😉) that Reese and the band have created to sonically dropkick our ears, hearts, and minds. Get a taste of this ska-licious volume, Jammers!If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow! And tell your friends! Connect/praise/argue with us here:IG: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

The CJN fellas check out the 1997 self titled album, from Sixpence None The Richer!(*Quick disclaimer / apology for our wonky audio at the beginning of the episode. Apparently a sauna isn’t the most ideal recording space.*)Have you ever wondered what bearded barley is? Are you familiar with the (wonderfully obscure) melodica? Perhaps you’ve longed to hear someone describe what cashew plants look like? Yep, on this volume, we went down the rabbit hole, and then just kept on going. But ‘unofficial soundtrack of late 90’s tv’ band, Sixpence None The Richer, was just begging for an episode! Plus, our newest segment, “If This Album Were A Person” is sure to please! So get to listenin’, and then let us know if Kylan or TJ picked the right ‘person’, or if you’ve got a MUCH better answer, and let us know how right or wrong we are about the album! Jam on!#cashewpoops : https://balconygardenweb-lhnfx0beomqvnhspx.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/cashew-nut-growing_mini.jpgIf you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow! And tell your friends! Connect/praise/argue with us here:IG: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

Hey Jammers! Kylan and TJ are in rare form on this third volume, in which they consider Our Newest Album Ever!, by upbeat, slap-happy ska machine: Five Iron Frenzy. Should you pick it up, pick it up, pick it up? Or should this album remain hidden away in the history books of the mid-90s ska-naissance (or the brain of an overly caffeinated middle-schooler)? Is “Oh, Canada” racist? Does this album contain any sweet, sweet bass? Grab your trumpet, and get on this skawesome ride, as we nerd out about the relatable lyricism of this “band’s band”, unpack Kylan’s critique of jokey ‘skit’ tracks, over-contextualize the word ‘context’, and make the ultimate decree (lol) on its flop-or-boppery!We even turn the album on its head, to interesting results:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0HnCQCDlijPYkN6BZQAJLH?si=jPWt4FQdShmElVHk_D0KGQLet us know what you think of Kylan’s Alternative Tracklist, and tell us how right or wrong we are about this album! IG: @churchjamsnow FB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

What the heck is a PK? What would a Newsboys/Sia concert sound like? Which song was Kylan’s angry jam when he was 8 years old? Is Steve Taylor the secret mastermind behind 90’s alternative Christian music? We answer these questions and more this week as TJ and Kylan are joined by their super rad friend Josh Olson to talk about the weirdness that is Take Me To Your Leader by Newsboys. Make sure that your toast isn’t burning and get ready for a doozy of an episode!Track list:God Is Not A SecretTake Me To Your LeaderBreatheRealityBreakfastLet It GoCup O’ TeaIt’s All Who You KnowMiracle ChildLost The PlotBreathe (Benediction)Become a Patron on Patreon for episodes early and more: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast“Giver of Good Things” album by Plainsmen Worship: https://open.spotify.com/album/59j9YWfIvH3ZK2hyEumTLk?si=qgTaPotjQdu-JtQJkxhqyA

Christmas time is here! And boy do we have a special gift for you! We’re interrupting our regularly-scheduled podcast to bring you our deep dive on Amy Grant’s classic Christmas 1992 album “Home For Christmas”Why is Kylan such a scrooge? What does TJ have on his “Grownup Christmas List”? Will Willow ever go to sleep? These questions and more are answered in this very special Holiday episode of Church Jams Now!Listen to TJ’s Christmas song here: https://open.spotify.com/track/6AxIVfHqvmOzlVmct3xdCG?si=-eUsTwykTwevOZCvYyPOhA

In the beginning, there was...Jesus FreakIn this premiere episode of “Church Jams Now”, the tune-nerds first take a moment to introduce themselves to all their soon-to-be loyal fans (hi mom!), before then diving into DC Talk’s 1995 album, Jesus Freak: an iconic work within the 90s Christian Music sphere. Will it be a flop, or a bop? Listen in and find out — Let’s jam!Jesus Freakby DC Talk(1995)So Help Me GodColored PeopleJesus FreakWhat If I StumbleDay By DayMrs. MorganBetween You And MeLike It, Love It, Need ItJesus Freak (Reprise)In The LightMind’s EyeWhat Have We Become[Untitled Track]Get episodes early and more at our Patreon

Kylan and TJ discuss what the heck Church Jams Now even is! New episodes every Wednesday. For episodes a week early and more subscribe to our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast