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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!
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From the Jesus music era to the early days of CCM and beyond, Scott Wesley Brown has seen the industry and his career change. But his dedication to sharing the gospel around the world is as strong as it's ever been!
The modern worship movement officially started in the late 1990s and became the template for CCM success for most of the industry for the foreseeable future. But Jeff Deyo never saw what he was doing as revolutionary, just the natural expression of what God was doing in his life!
The Newsboys shaped the landscape of 1990s CCM as much as any artist of that era, but the price of success took its toll on John James, ultimately leading to an incredible story of redemption and a second chance to fulfill his calling.
We're talking worship on this episode with one of the OG worship artists from the early 2000s. The Robbie Seay band married vertical lyrics with stellar production, producing music that still sounds amazing today! But Robbie's greatest contribution to the worship world might be what he's doing now with Shane & Shane and The Worship Initiative...
Reed Arvin is a fascinating figure from the golden age of CCM, getting his start playing keys for Amy Grant and eventually becoming Rich Mullins' longtime producer. You want stories? Reed has stories...
1Rachael Lampa has a unique story in the history of Christian music - a teen sensation in the early 2000s, a long absence to find her true calling, and a triumphant return to CCM, but not in a way you might think!
MJM has a fascinating story of working alongside Twila Paris, Gary Chapman, Michael Omartian and nearly every great artist and session player in Nashville in the 80s and 90s, but leading some of the largest churches in America in worship might be his greatest legacy.
John's legacy in the story of Christian music is a rich tapestry of writing enduring songs and being the genius behind so many great artists and albums, but the wisdom he's learned along the way is the real heart of this conversation.
From a broken home and a life of addiction, Glenn's journey through Christian music to his ministry in the inner city and prisons is truly inspiring!
I think the world of Alvin and the road he's traveled. I hope that the next hour is as life-giving to you as it was to me.
Chris has worked with them all - from Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith to Stevie Ray Vaughn and Kristin Chenoweth and everyone in between. Lots of great behind-the-scenes stories in this episode!
It’s impossible to tell the story of modern worship music without Don Moen. And the impact he’s had on the church and Christian musicians is immeasurable, but we’ll do our best to peel back the layers of his six-decade journey.
In this final 2025 look back episode I replay some of my favorite moments with some of the greatest male vocalists in CCM history!
These iconic artists have stood the test of time, and their voices have moved us for decades! Join me in this fourth look back episode featuring the female artists who graced season 3.
It’s always a thrill to sit down with artists who shaped my journey with their music. These eight legendary CCM artists were gracious enough to share their stories with me on season 3!
In the late 1990’s Christian music began to change and it’s never looked back. These six artists were driving forces behind the modern worship movement and their stories are incredible!
Journey back with me to some amazing conversations with the producers who created the soundtracks of our lives.
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!
Natalie and I sit down to talk about her storied career, her marriage to her producer, and her love for worship and the church.
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!
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