Pure Worship Radio Podcast

On this episode of PWR we’re joined by songwriter and worship leader Kathryn Scott. Kathryn is from Northern Ireland, she has written songs sung around the world such as "Hungry", "At the Foot of the Cross", and many more. Join us for this episode as we get to hear what God has done in her life.

Evan Wickham brings to the stage new approaches to our cherished favorites. An extended “Gloria” gets a sweet melodic makeover in “Angels We Have Heard on High.” Join us for this special Christmas edition of PWR.

On this episode we’re joined by singer/songwriter Phil Sanchez, as we hear his indie 80's synth pop inspired debut worship release.

Join us for this episode as we hear from Luke Caldwell of the band Esterlyn as he shares the heart behind his songs.

On this episode we’re joined by singer/songwriter, piano teacher, worship leader, Elva Frye. Her message to you, "My music comes from a sincere place: a strong desire to know God and His Truth, to be His hands and feet, and I pray it resonates with you."

Join us on this episode for our interview with singer/songwriter Sherri Youngward, as we hear her testimony and the heart behind her songs and music.

Join us on this episode for our interview with singer/songwriter Shannon Quintana, as we hear the heart behind the songs from her album “We Come”.

Moriah Peter's sophomore release is a powerful collection of anthemic and melodic pop songs that challenge us to boldly live out our faith as Christians. Join us for this episode as we get to hear her heart behind the record.

Lovelite hails from sunny San Diego, established in 2006 by husband and wife Andrew & Jen Polfer. Lovelite's creatively driven music is meant to be sung by the bent and broken to the God who hears. Join us for this episode as they share about their album “In Three Persons”.

Joseph Pfeifer is a singer/songwriter from San Diego, California who has been involved in the local music scene for the past 10 years. Picking up bits and pieces on the piano, he also began playing guitar at the age of 13. Join us on this episode as we get to hear his heart and the story behind his music.

Born in Hamilton, New Zealand, Joseph was involved in music from a very young age. He grew up playing drums in his Dad’s band and was a fan of any band that his big brother loved. Playing in churches around the country since before he can remember, Joseph grew to love music in a deep way. It became a part of his identity. When he was around 23 years old he began to fall in love with Jesus all over again, understanding in a deeper way who He is…His heart…His grace…His gentleness towards broken people. And to this day, Joseph tries to use his abilities to remind people of those very things.

Jimmy started to play guitar at age 10. He is a San Diego native and grew up as a pastor's kid. Join us on this episode as we get to hear his heart and the story behind his music.

Join us on this episode for our interview with singer/songwriter Evan Wickham, as we hear the heart behind the songs from his third studio album “Make Us One”.

Bob serves as the Director of Sovereign Grace Music. After receiving a piano performance degree from Temple University in 1976, Bob traveled for eight years with the contemporary Christian group GLAD as a songwriter, speaker, and arranger. In the early 90s, he helped to plant what is now CrossWay Community Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, and was featured on the Integrity’s Hosanna! CD, Chosen Treasure. In 1997, after 12 years of pastoring, Bob moved to Gaithersburg, Maryland, where he led corporate worship at Covenant Life Church and became the Director of Sovereign Grace Music. He’s written two books: Worship Matters and True Worshipers. Through conferences, seminars, and his blog, Worship Matters, he seeks to equip pastors, musicians, and songwriters in the theology and practice of congregational worship.

Terry Clark’s voice is known to many who aren’t aware of his own albums because he was part of Maranatha Music’s projects from 1980 to 2000. Terry’s music is designed to direct the listener to an intimate relationship with their Heavenly Father, and his life has been a process of developing that communication. Join us for this special episode as Terry and Nancy Clark share about what God has done in their ministry through the years.

Singer/Songwriter/Musician/Worship Leader Hanz Ives grew up in a very musical home. “It wasn’t unusual for me to be running up and down the aisles of the hall where my dad was rehearsing for the next production, watching the process and soaking it up.” In 2006 Hanz became an Ordained Minister of the Gospel and currently holds the position of Senior Minister of Music at Harvest Christian Fellowship. During his years of service at Harvest Christian Fellowship, Hanz has had the privilege serving as a teacher and instructor at the Calvary Chapel Worship Leaders Conferences and the Worship Life Conferences.  Hanz is also involved in the training of musicians and worship leaders through the Calvary School of Worship and through the Musicians’ Network, which is a part of the worship ministry of Harvest Christian Fellowship.

Danny Donnelly, a California native, was born in Anaheim California in 1968.  Raised between Orange and Los Angeles Counties, he began working as a professional musician at the age of 16.  Over the last 30 years, Danny has released ten solo albums, worked as a session musician for a number of artists, produced music for film and television, as well as producing over a dozen artist’s personal albums in the gospel and indie folk genre.  From 2004 to 2014, Danny worked as the Worship Pastor at Metro Calvary in Roseville, California. Now coming full circle, Danny is once again living in the greater Los Angeles area.   Along with his wife and 3 children, Danny is eagerly exploring his new location as he continues as a professional musician writing songs, playing lots of guitars, singing, producing records, composing, teaching master classes/workshops at local universities and national conferences, writing, recording and producing his own albums.

Brandon Bee has been playing and producing music since he was an early teenager. Brandon's desire is to invoke all tongues and all ages, nations and generations, to worship Jesus. And most importantly Activate creatives to do the work of the ministry. He does this by songwriting, worship leading, teaching God's word, and, especially, with one on one discipleship. Relationship and modeling is key to successful discipleship.

Join us on this episode as we hear from singer/songwriter Chelsea Moon, as we hear her heart, testimony, and song stories from her hymn projects Vol. 1 and 2.

Andrew and Jen Polfer have been putting out amazing music under the name Lovelite for years. They recently just changed their band name to "Polfer". Join us for this episode as Andrew and Jen share the heart and song stories behind their brand new album “Apocalypse Hymnal”.