C-Pop
284 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsDid you know unicorns appear in the Bible? Or that your personality type could say something about your relationship with God? On C-POP, Taylor and Jessilyn discuss, debate and sometimes deride pop culture with a strong sense of humor and a focus on Christ.
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It's So Hard to Say Goodbye
August 21, 2020 22:17 - 42 minutes - 96.9 MBYes, it is time for CPOP to say farewell to our family of listeners. In this special final episode, hear some of our favorite moments with our special guest and what's next for our long-time co-host Taylor. Thank you for your support of the years and we will miss you. But your never know when we might resurrect again... Check out other shows you may like at www.cpnshows.com.
Geek Out About Books with Dr. Karen Swallow Prior
August 03, 2020 15:01 - 27 minutes - 62.1 MBListen as host Taylor Berglund geeks out with Dr. Karen Swallow Prior author and professor of English at Liberty University. She shares with Taylor what are some books that have impacting her, reading vs other mediums, and how you can develop better reading and writing habits.
The Epic Reunion Spectacular | Interview with Matt Redman
July 30, 2020 15:46 - 1 hour - 151 MBNo, your eyes don't deceive you. This episode is over an hour long! Why? Because Jessilyn is back! Jessilyn Lancaster, former C-Pop host and current Movieguide editor, returns to the podcast to talk about her new job, her crazy new life stories, and then she and Taylor talk through an entire year's worth of news and pop culture. And if that's not good enough, this episode then features an interview with friend of the show Matt Redman, discussing his new album, Let There Be Wonder, and life u...
Quizzes in Quarantine | Interview with music artist Wande
June 05, 2020 16:41 - 27 minutes - 62.5 MBHost Taylor Berglund takes a Buzzfeed quiz live on air to find out which Bible character he's most like...and in typical Taylor fashion, takes it a bit too seriously. (Take the quiz for yourself here: https://www.buzzfeed.com/javiermoreno/everyone-has-a-biblical-character-that-matches-their). In the second half, Taylor is joined by special guest Wande in the second half, as they talk about her new EP, EXIT, her status as Reach Records' first female rapper, and which Bible character she mo...
Afraid of All the Things | Interview Scarlet Hiltibidal
May 27, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes - 71.9 MBTaylor Berglund and author Scarlet Hiltibidal can both relate to the topic of today's episode: fear and anxiety. In the first half, Taylor shares about how he was terrified of everything as a kid, and then breaks down the five movie, TV and game moments that scared him the most growing up. Then, in the second half, Scarlet shares her own testimony and explains why we should take our anxieties to Jesus and how to help a friend battling anxiety.
Social Media Fails | Interview with Daniel Darling
May 25, 2020 22:30 - 30 minutes - 68.8 MBTaylor Berglund shares some of his greatest social media fails, including the "Mount Rushmore of Platforms I Don't Understand" and that one time his ex-girlfriend sent him violent Viking love poems on Pinterest. Then he talks to a real expert--NRB's Daniel Darling--about how Christians should really use social media to communicate well. How can we be salt and light in our online interactions? Don't miss this interview.
How to Find Hope in a Storm | Interview with Micah Tyler
May 25, 2020 16:09 - 26 minutes - 60.9 MBTaylor Berglund shares three of his best suggestions for finding hope when all you feel is anxiety and despair. Then musician Micah Tyler shares how God used a difficult season of his life to inspire his new album, New Today. Micah tells Taylor about his own story, what God has taught him and what he hopes people take away from the new album
Music to Survive a Pandemic To | Interview With Andrew Holt
May 01, 2020 18:31 - 24 minutes - 55.2 MBWe've been quarantined for over a month now, and host Taylor Berglund may finally be losing his mind. Taylor shares some of the music he's been listening to while he's stuck indoors, and then turns the floor over to Andrew Holt, worship pastor at the Belonging Co., whose new song "Holy (Song of the Ages)" is now available.
Michael Todd on #RelationshipGoals, Obeying God and Going Viral
April 27, 2020 01:40 - 53 minutes - 123 MBPastor Michael Todd hasn't had the typical testimony or pastoral journey, but because of his radical obedience to God, this young pastor now has one of the fastest growing Pentecostal churches in the country. Mike talks to host Taylor Berglund about his entire story, plus how the nature of church is changing in an Internet era. (Plus, Taylor tells the epic saga of everything that almost stopped this podcast from getting created. You won't want to miss it!)
Declaring the Blessing with Cody Carnes
April 23, 2020 03:16 - 22 minutes - 50.5 MBOn today's episode, Cody Carnes tells host Taylor Berglund about what it was like when his new album, Run to the Father, debuted on the same day that President Donald Trump declared a national emergency over the global pandemic. They talk divine encounters with God, heart postures for worship and his new song "The Blessing" with Kari Jobe and Elevation Worship.
The Coronavirus Special With Guest Host Chonda Pierce
April 21, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 56.5 MBTaylor may be stuck working from home due to COVID-19, but he's not alone! Today he's joined over the phone line by a special guest, comedian Chonda Pierce. They talk about the importance of maintaining joy in the midst of loneliness and depression, things no one ever tells you about working from home, and how to help others during this difficult season. You won't want to miss this!
GAWVI Talks 'Heathen,' Heathens and Changing the Culture
April 10, 2020 16:00 - 28 minutes - 64.4 MBListen as Taylor talks to rapper and producer GAWVI about his new studio album, Heathen. In case you missed Taylor saying it roughly three million times this interview, he loves this album and has many, many questions about it. They talk about resisting the lies of the enemy, changing the Christian culture, the origin of the term "heathen," how famous Christians are expected to be perfect, writing the most vulnerable lyrics GAWVI has ever written, and how much they both love the term "nerd o...
Long-Distance Friendships | Interview with Jeremy Camp
April 03, 2020 16:10 - 25 minutes - 59 MBIn honor of Rachel's last episode of the podcast, Taylor and Rachel discuss their best practices and tips for maintaining healthy friendships even from far away. Plus, Taylor talks to Jeremy Camp about the new movie based on his life, I Still Believe.
What's Your Love Language?
March 27, 2020 20:48 - 19 minutes - 43.7 MBIt's Taylor's favorite episode and Rachel's least favorite! Today we're talking about personality types (in general) and the five love languages system specifically. What's your love language? Why does Rachel hate personality tests so much? And how many different spin-offs of love languages exist? Find out on this episode.
Social Distance | Interview with Nick Hall
March 20, 2020 22:18 - 39 minutes - 90.1 MBIf you haven't heard there is the coronavirus going around causing us to social distance ourselves. Taylor and Rachel use humor and thought to talk about what you can do to keep in touch with others. Then be inspired and encouraged by Taylor's interview with Nick Hall of PULSE and the call for Year of the Bible.
The Love of Irish Coffee
March 16, 2020 14:52 - 20 minutes - 47.5 MBTaylor, our barista in training, learns how to make various popular coffees into a celebration of St. Patricks day. Take a break from the news and take our coffee quiz to see how well you will remember to add chocolate and sprinkles to your favorite coffee mixes.
A Way With Words | Interview with Kristian Stanfill
March 09, 2020 22:00 - 39 minutes - 89.9 MBFind out what new words are appearing for 2020 by following along with Rachel as she takes the annual C-Pop's Dictionary Word Quiz. Then don't miss part two as Taylor interviews Christian music artist Kristian Stanfill.
Our Favorite 2020 Things That Haven't Happened Yet
February 28, 2020 22:11 - 24 minutes - 56.4 MBTaylor and Rachel preview the most exciting books, movies, books, TV shows, books, video games and... books of 2020. (Look, Rachel really likes books, OK?) How can these non-Christian media projects point people to conversations about God? Listen to our list and then share your own with us.
'Parasite,' Bollywood and International Media
February 25, 2020 01:18 - 15 minutes - 36.3 MBNow that Parasite won Best Picture, it's time to talk about the impact of international media. Taylor and Rachel share their own backgrounds of engaging with non-English entertainment and then share some of the most interesting or eye-opening lessons they've learned from other cultures' movies and TV shows.
The Best of 2019 | Interview with Kevin Downes
February 14, 2020 23:00 - 25 minutes - 57.7 MBRachel and Taylor reunite in the studio to recap the best things from 2019 that they never got to fully discuss on the podcast. It's a fast-paced discussion of books, movies, TV shows, events, theology and much more. Then listen to Taylor's interview with Kevin Downes, producer of "I Still Believe", the new film coming out from the makers of "I Can Only Imagine."
Hanging Out with Jamie Grace
February 08, 2020 01:12 - 20 minutes - 46.3 MBHost Taylor Berglund talks to singer, songwriter and actress Jamie Grace about her new PureFlix series The Beverlys, foster care, movies and music. You won't want to miss this fun interview.
Talking to Pastor Louie Giglio
January 31, 2020 19:27 - 17 minutes - 39.7 MBPastor Louie Giglio talks to host Taylor Berglund about the 2020 Winter Jam tour and what God's doing in his own life. Don't miss this interview!
Hanging Out with Carlos and Alexa PenaVega
January 10, 2020 19:38 - 16 minutes - 38.6 MBWe've got another great interview for you guys this week! Taylor talks to actors and real-life married couple Carlos and Alexa PenaVega about their new PureFlix series, The Power Couple, and what Christians can learn from it.
Interview with Contemporary Christian Artist Phil Wickham
December 27, 2019 15:21 - 19 minutes - 45.5 MBIn a special bonus episode, host Taylor Berglund talks with the Christian pop star about Wickham's new album simply titled, "Phil Wickham Christmas," Christmas traditions in his family while growing up and how he has spent the holiday season with his family.
Christmas Movies | Interview with Singer-Songwriter Andrew Peterson
December 20, 2019 21:06 - 53 minutes - 123 MBIt's the most wonderful time of the year when we play the Hallmark Christmas Movie Challenge. But this year, Rachel shakes things up for Taylor and a special guest joins the show to save her favorite Hallmark Christmas movie. Then Taylor interviews 2019 Dove Award-nominated, Andrew Peterson, about his new album "Behold the Lamb of God" and Christmas tour.
Banned Christmas Songs | Interview with Singer-Songwriter Sara Groves
December 16, 2019 23:35 - 44 minutes - 101 MBNormally, the hosts of C-Pop are very anti-censorship, but every year, there's just a few Christmas songs that drive us up the wall. In today's episode, we take over our own fake Christmas radio station and decide which songs we would refuse to play on our station and why. And after he's doing ranting about bad music, Taylor gets a healthy dose of good music in his interview with acclaimed singer-songwriter Sara Groves. She shares her own thoughts on Christmas and talks about her new album, ...
Christmas Coffee Cafe | Interview with VeggieTales Mike Nawrocki
December 09, 2019 23:34 - 46 minutes - 107 MBTaylor is back as our favorite imaginary barista to share how he would mix some of the holiday's favorite coffee drinks. In part 2, hear what VeggieTales co-creator and voice of Larry the Cucumber, Mike Nawrocki is up to with a brand new Veggie Tales Christmas Special and where you can get your copy.
Artificial Intelligence Writers | Interview with Audio Adrenaline's Mark Stuart
November 15, 2019 21:30 - 45 minutes - 104 MBWe are excited Mark Stuart took the time to speak with our host Taylor about his new book, Losing My Voice to Find it and the outreach Hand and Feet Project. First, Taylor and Rachel take on AI writing and read out loud samples for you to decide if robots better writers than humans.
Jesus Is King: A Kanye West Experience: The IMAX Movie: The C-Pop Encounter
November 08, 2019 23:51 - 23 minutes - 54.5 MBOn October 24, Rachel and Taylor went to the opening night premiere of Kanye West's confusing new IMAX film, "Jesus Is King." They had no idea what to expect. They're still not entirely clear on what they saw. Listen to their full review of the movie, as well as their thoughts on Kanye West's recent religious conversion and what they expect from his new Christian album. (We know the album has already come out, but at the time of recording, it hadn't. Enjoy this time capsule.)
Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?
October 31, 2019 04:00 - 19 minutes - 44.1 MBOur hosts Taylor and Rachel have a candid conversation on this age-old debate by discussing the different ways their families approached this holiday growing up. Charisma Podcast Network does not endorse Halloween or celebrating Halloween.
Popular Food Trends
October 25, 2019 22:05 - 26 minutes - 61 MBHey, foodies. Listen to find out if you know what's hot in food. You may have tried some on our list. Play with Taylor as he tries to guest the trend and if he has tried any of the popular dishes.
Christian Children's Pop Culture Game
October 18, 2019 14:00 - 32 minutes - 74.7 MBDo you remember your favorite '80s and '90s Christian childhood characters and shows? Play along with our host Rachel, who did not grow up with these characters, to see if you know who the fun-loving songbook, Psalty, is.
Social Media Anxiety | Interview with Big Daddy Weave's Mike Weaver
October 11, 2019 21:46 - 49 minutes - 113 MBIn this episode, Mike Weaver of the hit band Big Daddy Weave talks with Taylor about the new album "When The Light Comes." Hear what led to the title of this album. Be inspired to persevere through your turmoil after Mike shares the rough seasons he has been going through. First, listen as Taylor, Rachel and guest host Kendra talk about social media and the negative impact it has on users. Get ideas from each on how they use social media to not let it take control over life.
Apps for Your Quiet Time | Prayer Walk with InterVarsity's York Moore
October 04, 2019 14:22 - 34 minutes - 79.1 MBTaylor talks to R. York Moore, national evangelist for Intervarsity, who shares his incredible, supernatural testimony and explains a nationwide movement to prayer walk every campus in America. But First, we discuss what are some of the apps you can use during your quiet time to help with Bible study or receive an encouraging word.
The Left Behind Movies | Interview with VeggieTales' Phil Vischer
September 25, 2019 22:00 - 40 minutes - 93.3 MBIt was the year 2000, Kirk Cameron plays Buck Williams a journalist on a quest to find answers on why millions of people disappeared and why some were "Left Behind." A Christian Pop Culture Phenomenon of its time. Except, there is one who has never heard of the Left Behind movies or books, her name is Rachel. Listen as Taylor throwbacks Left Behind style while Rachel plays catch up 19 years later. Then listen as we present Taylor's interview with VeggieTales co-creator and voice of Bob the...
Can Men and Women Be Platonic Friends?
September 11, 2019 23:56 - 41 minutes - 95.4 MBThe question has been debated throughout generations. But what does it mean in this modern time with a person of faith? Our hosts Taylor and Rachel take on to debate the question based on their personal experiences.
C-Pop+ Streaming | Interview with Skillet's John Cooper
September 06, 2019 22:38 - 51 minutes - 118 MBListen to Skillet's lead singer John Cooper as he talks about music, faith, the success of "Victorious," and the graphic novel "Eden." But first, our hosts imagine, fantasize, and make up a faux C-Pop streaming service.
The Act of Lying in The Farewell | Overcomer Actress Priscilla Shirer Talks On How She Overcomes
August 28, 2019 22:54 - 52 minutes - 120 MBIs it ok to lie if you thought it was for the better good? In the first half of the show hosts, Taylor and Rachel debate this issue of lying after seeing the recently released secular film, "The Farewell". Find out why lying played a role in this film and how it impacts ethical and biblical consequences. Then Taylor shares in the second half his interview with "Overcomer" actress, Priscilla Shirer, who shares about embracing her identity in Christ. Hear how she overcame physicality and rac...
Become a Barista
August 23, 2019 21:14 - 25 minutes - 59.2 MBOur host Rachel is a volunteer barista for a local coffee shop that gives back to the community. She puts Taylor to the test to see if he would qualify to serve as a barista or stick to serving water. Listen to play along to find out if you are a coffee connoisseur.
British Term Invasion
August 15, 2019 22:18 - 21 minutes - 48.6 MBTaylor is our resident wordsmith, but how well is he acquainted with British slang? Find out when new co-host Rachel takes you back to her days in England by challenging Taylor to guess the definition of British terms.
New C-POP Era Begins | Michael Tait Talks Newsboys United and More
August 08, 2019 23:08 - 26 minutes - 60.7 MBTune in to hear Michael Tait of the Newsboys and DC Talk chat with our Taylor about faith, music, and Newsboys United. It's a C-POP Rapid Fire Questions you don't want to miss. First, find out who will be our new C-POP co-host.
The Hurt Road with Mark Lee
August 02, 2019 23:00 - 17 minutes - 39.2 MBMark Lee is known as the guitarist and one of the founding members of the band Third Day. Listen to hear Mark share his story and what he has been up too since the band's farewell tour last year.
Wish Upon a Star | Brandon Lane Phillips and Jeremy Miller
July 26, 2019 20:15 - 22 minutes - 50.8 MBOne wish can change two lives. Listen as Growing Pains Actor Jeremy Miller and former Wish Kid Brandon Lane Phillips share their story of friendship, each overcoming their own adversities, and about their new book "When I Wish Upon a Star."
Phil Joel Talks About God, Music, and Whales
July 17, 2019 22:31 - 22 minutes - 51.9 MBPhil Joel talks to Taylor about his reunion with the Newsboys United and what he's learned about the character of God. Find out more about Phil's book"Redwoods and Whales: Becoming Who You Actually Are."
Goodbye Jessilyn | Interview with Mallary Hope
July 10, 2019 22:12 - 30 minutes - 70.8 MBOh no! Jessilyn has a big announcement: She has to leave the podcast. But why? She explains everything, including the future of C-Pop. But before she goes, she has a very special interview with Mallary Hope.
Taylor Talk | Riley Clemmons
June 25, 2019 01:30 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBFirst, get to know your host Taylor in this wacky interview where he reveals his plans to find love in the future, like the deep future. Then, join Jessilyn and singer-songwriter Riley Clemmons as they talk about her upcoming European tour.
Revive My Heart | Interview with Brian and Jennea Welch
June 12, 2019 21:52 - 44 minutes - 103 MBWith the Netflix revival of rom-coms, Taylor and Jessily decide they're going to write one themselves. Y'all, you're not prepared for what they come up with. Then, Brian Welch of Korn and his daughter, Jennea, talk about their raw documentary, "Loud Krazy Love."
The Greatest You: Interview with Former NFL Player Trent Shelton
June 05, 2019 23:26 - 25 minutes - 59.4 MBTrent Shelton chats with Taylor about his career as an NFL wide receiver and the disappoints he battled to find his true fulfillment. Listen to Trent's story and about his book "The Greatest You."
A Million Saints: An Interview With Meredith Andrews
May 20, 2019 15:07 - 22 minutes - 51.3 MBWorship leader and songwriter Meredith Andrews discusses her new EP, A Million Saints, the people she collaborated with and more with your host Jessilyn Lancaster. Get to know Meredith by listening now.
All About End Game|Interview with Bethel's Brian Johnson
May 08, 2019 23:45 - 42 minutes - 96.4 MBWas it all worth it? Jessilyn and Taylor discuss Marvel's End Game and the highs and lows of the franchise conclusion (spoilers included). Plus, Bethel's Brian Johnson talks about battling anxiety in his new book, When God Becomes Real.