Frequency Podcast
181 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsJoin us at www.frequency.fm for insightful artist interviews, objective and honest music and book reviews, and thoughtful commentary on art across all mediums from a distinctly Christian perspective.
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Wise Words 34 - Tim Timmons
January 28, 2015 00:00 - 3 minutes - 4.63 MBAlmost a year ago – to the day – we published Episode 13 of the podcast and featured an interview with worship leader and Essential Worship artist, Tim Timmons. We hand-picked this excerpt which speaks to the importance of honoring the calling God has set upon on even whilst making a living as an artist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Podcast Episode 29 - The Many Facets of Drew Brown
January 23, 2015 00:00 - 51 minutes - 72.4 MBIt’s 2015, and we’re back with another stellar episode of the Frequency podcast. We’re elated to share with you an interview (conducted by Dan!) with the talented and diverse Drew Brown. Yes, this Canadian singer-songwriter is a purveyor of his own brand of indie pop infused with folk and electronica. But he’s not content with just that. For his latest release, Analog Love in Digital Times – Part 1, Brown can add to the credits “producer” and provided most of the instrumentation.Dan digs...
AMPD Interview 4 - Sarah Emerson
January 15, 2015 00:00 - 11 minutes - 15.5 MBA few years ago, we had the blessing of being introduced to Sarah Emerson, singer-songwriter and worship leader from Seattle, WA. At the time, we interviewed Sarah for The Songwriters Cafe (now www.KingdomSongs.org) as she promoted her album Sarah Emerson and the Radio Kings. The album was a unique endeavor wherein all proceeds benefited the Destiny Orphanage in Uganda, Africa. In our latest Amp’d interview, Sarah brings us up-to-date on her efforts and introduces us to the What Joy Project...
Wise Words 33 - Jason Gray
January 02, 2015 00:00 - 3 minutes - 4.6 MBHappy New Year, All! Welcome to our first post of 2015. We trust that you are already working hard on plans to realize the ambitious goals you’ve established for the coming 12 months. We’re kicking things off with some great perspective from Jason Gray via an excerpt from a 2012 Songwriters Cafe interview. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
AMPD Interview 1 - Jen Haugland
December 26, 2014 00:00 - 8 minutes - 11.9 MBJen Haugland is an artist that is occasionally referenced on Frequency. She introduced us to Dave Cleveland last year at CMS NW 2013. This led us to Dave’s sister, J.C. Mason and an interview regarding Steadfast Trail, her equestrian ministry. This year we anticipated the chance to reconnect with Jen via a Lightning interview; however, as luck would have it, misfortune struck (more on this later), and we missed each other. Thankfully, we found some time this week to chat and come up-to-sp...
Podcast Episode 28 - Christian Musician Summit Highlights
December 26, 2014 00:00 - 43 minutes - 60.6 MBAs you are no doubt aware, we were fortunate to spend some time amongst fellow creatives at Christian Musician Summit NW last month. Our joint efforts with Worship Ministry Catalyst resulted in 40+ interviews. For this special episode, our 28th full podcast, Dan and Joe share a few of their favorites from among the artists and contributors. Plus, they banter about a bunch of random things that you know you love almost as much as the interviews. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
2 Minute Music Review - Fike - More Than Anthems
December 22, 2014 00:00 - 3 minutes - 4.82 MBAlbuMore-than-anthemsm: More Than AnthemsArtist: FikeGenre: Praise & WorshipLabel: FikeRelease Date: November 4, 2014Standout Tracks: “Wholly Yours”, “Like No One Could”, “We Believe”It will come as no or little surprise to those of you who follow us that we are fans of Richie and Dana Fike. After all, Richie was our first guest on the podcast. Yet that doesn’t stop us from feeling a sense of hopeful anxiety when queuing up new release. Can More Than Anthems live up to expectations and conti...
Wise Words 29 - Walking on Water 2
December 19, 2014 00:00 - 3 minutes - 4.62 MBWe’re finally home from CMS NW 2014 and catching up on our regular work at the Frequency home office. We continue our series of excerpts from the Madeleine L’Engle’s classic Walking On Water: Reflections on Faith and Art. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wise Words 32 - Don Moen
December 18, 2014 00:00 - 3 minutes - 3.08 MBA few weeks ago, our buddies at Worship Ministry Catalyst interviewed legendary singer/songwriter/producer, Don Moen. The resulting conversation was a great one, and they were very kind to allow us to extract from it a choice excerpt to share with you all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wise Words 31 - Drew Brown
December 10, 2014 00:00 - 3 minutes - 4.63 MBIn a few weeks, we’ll be featuring acclaimed singer/songwriter/producer Drew Brown in a feature interview. For now though, we wanted to tease you a bit with this excerpt. Drew talks about tension in art – specifically music – and why he appreciates and even seeks it out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Amp'd Interview 3 - Sarah Brusco
December 06, 2014 00:00 - 18 minutes - 25 MBWe introduce you to Sarah Brusco, a worship leader and vocalist hailing from Augusta, Georgia - by way of Ireland and Columbus, Ohio. Not too far in the background you'll find her husband, Eben - coffee cup in hand. Joe chatted with them about The Woven Whisper, Sarah's recently released album of personal worship music, leading from electric guitar, and the benefits of interning with Kathryn Scott in Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wise Words 28 - Walking on Water
December 06, 2014 00:00 - 3 minutes - 4.62 MBWe’re trying something a little different over the course of the next few weeks. At the suggestion of our friend and Episode 3 guest, Mandy Thompson, we are going to read selected passages from Madeleine L’Engle’s classic book Walking On Water: Reflections on Faith and Art. While there are certainly great moments from our interview catalog, we want to feature a book that is acknowledged by many to be mandatory reading for the Christian creative. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
Ampd Interview 2 - Ross King
December 05, 2014 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.46 MBWe were excited to learn that our buddy Ross King just released a four-song Christmas EP titled Come and See. It seemed only appropriate to bring him on for a quick Amp’d Interview to chat a bit about it – and especially to learn more about Joe’s favorite track, “God With Us”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wise Words 30 - Walking on Water 3
December 03, 2014 00:00 - 5 minutes - 6.91 MBWe’re wrapping up our short series of readings from Madeleine L’Engle’s classic Walking On Water: Reflections on Faith and Art. We’ve save the best for last as we discuss the meaning of Kairos and who it applies to us as Christian creatives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
CMS 2014 Lightning Interview - Dave Cleveland
November 19, 2014 00:00 - 6 minutes - 9.24 MBDuring our trip to Christian Musician Summit 2014, we conducted nearly 40 Lightning Interviews that included attendees, artists, and exhibitors. Most of these can be found on dedicate project page on our site. For the sake of our podcast listeners, though, we wanted to feature a few of the resulting conversations in the feed, including this great one with Dave Cleveland. Dave may not be a household name to folks outside of Nashville, but he is the “go to” session guitar player in Nashville...
Kingdom by CFN Worship: A Special Review and Interview
November 11, 2014 00:00 - 18 minutes - 26 MBToday, November 11, 2014, Christ for the Nations Worship releases their 40th live album recording, Kingdom. We are blessed at Frequency to boast that two of our contributors – Jessica Collins and Gabriel Allred – were key participants in this landmark release for this venerable institution.For this special occasion, Joe sat down with them to discuss their individual experiences and favorite moments on that evening of worship. As it turns out, Kingdom represents their final recording with CF...
Podcast Episode 27 - Passionate, Pragmatic and Independent with Robbie Seay
November 07, 2014 00:00 - 59 minutes - 82.1 MBBack when Frequency was in its infancy, there were a few names we scribbled on a (figurative) napkin that represented artists we wanted to interview. Amongst those names was Robbie Seay of the Robbie Seay Band. With an impressive series of accomplishments in his 17 years in the music industry – including stints with a major label and as an independent, Robbie has a unique and very broad perspective on the current landscape in Christian music and life as a recording artist. Joe sat down wit...
Wise Words 27 - Nick DePartee
October 28, 2014 00:00 - 3 minutes - 5.37 MBIn August we shared the first installment of our coffee shop conversation with the wonderful Nick De Partee. There is still a lot more to come, but while we’re queuing that up, we felt the need to share some of the love this week via Wise Words – if for no other reason than earlier this month, Nick and Ally introduced to the world an amazing little man: Amos De Partee.We hope you enjoy Nick’s thoughts on the importance of being true to your own individual artistic voice, and we offer prayers...
Wise Words 22 - Emily Freeman
October 24, 2014 00:00 - 3 minutes - 4.63 MBWithout question, our Episode 12 interview with Emily Freeman is the among the most popular we’ve produced. Her book A Million Little Ways is a must for the Christian artist. In this excerpt, Emily discusses how being moved by an artist’s work may be less about the medium itself than the heart of the artist’s delivery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wise Words 26 - Sarah MacIntosh
October 22, 2014 00:00 - 3 minutes - 4.63 MBReturning to our roots again this week, we feature an excerpt from an interview with singer/songwriter Sarah MacIntosh that was recorded for The Songwriter’s Cafe back in 2012 on the heels of the release of her excellent album, Current. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wise Words 21 - Mandy Thompson
October 18, 2014 00:00 - 3 minutes - 4.64 MBOne of our first guests was mixed media artist Mandy Thompson. In this week’s installment, we feature an excerpt from our Episode 3 interview with Mandy where she discusses the need to create and protect a space in which creativity can occur. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wise Words 25 - Jessica Campbell
October 15, 2014 00:00 - 3 minutes - 4.62 MBWe like to think of Jessica Campbell as truly representative of the discipline and self-determination it takes to be successful in navigating the Nashville Hustle as an independent artist. For this installment, we’re sharing an excerpt from Episode 19 during which Jessica discusses the divide between amateur and professional indie music and how to bridge that divide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Podcast Episode 26 - Daniel Darling: At the Intersection of Faith and Culture
October 11, 2014 00:00 - 43 minutes - 61 MBWe’re always excited when Dan takes a turn in the interviewers chair, and Episode 26 is just such an occasion. We had the unique opportunity to engage with pastor and author Daniel Darling, who also happens to be the Vice President for Communications for the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) of the Southern Baptist Convention.With his years of experience at the pulpit and as a regular contributor to any number of publications, Daniel offers a unique perspective on life as a prof...
Wise Words 20 - Ross King
October 10, 2014 00:00 - 5 minutes - 6.92 MBWay back in Wise Words 4, we featured part of conversation with Ross King responding to an article listing hard truths associated with the music industry: What People Don’t Want to Believe. This is a continuation of that chat, addressing another item from that list. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wise Words 24 - Preston Sprinkle
October 08, 2014 00:00 - 3 minutes - 4.63 MBLast year, we had an engaging conversation in Episode 9 with author Preston Sprinkle. We have been impressed with the discipline and rigor required to research and write a book that is complete, compelling, and readable. In this excerpt, Preston shares two approaches he employs to improve his work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wise Words 19 - DanielDarling
October 04, 2014 00:00 - 3 minutes - 4.64 MBWe’re back from our brief Wise Words sabbatical in order to bring you a great excerpt from our forthcoming interview with pastor, author, speaker and Vice President of Communications at Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission: Daniel Darling. In this installment, Darling provides some straightforward and valuable advice to writers regarding how to improve and, ultimately, experience success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wise Words 23 - Robbie Seay
October 01, 2014 00:00 - 3 minutes - 4.63 MBLast week, Joe sat down with Robbie Seay to chat about his forthcoming Psalms LP. During their conversation, they dipped into the topic of his work as a producer and the associated interaction with other independent artists. The full interview will be coming in a couple of weeks, but for now, we hope you enjoy this excerpt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Podcast Episode 25 - In Search of Home with Emily T. Wierenga
September 22, 2014 00:00 - 39 minutes - 55.1 MBOur contributor Mark Newton loved Emily T. Wierenga’s striking memoir, Atlas Girl and said as much in his review. So when presented with the opportunity to chat with the author herself, we jumped at it. The result is an engaging conversation that examines the book’s central theme of finding home. In addition, Emily discusses the role of art in her upbringing, the challenge of self-promotion, and the non-profit she recently founded, The Lulu Tree. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
Podcast Episode 24 - Nick De Partee Steps Out In Faith
September 07, 2014 00:00 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MBWhen we posted Wise Words 11 back in July, we had no idea it would lead to this. That installment referenced a two-year old conversation with Nick De Partee, perhaps best known as lead guitar for Kutless. Shortly thereafter, Nick was in touch and suggested we connect and catch up. We’re certainly glad we did, and you will be, too.Queue up our 24th podcast episode – you’ll enjoy the banter and the background noise. But mostly we expect you’ll appreciate Nick’s faith and his brave steps for...
Podcast Episode 23 - CRU, Culture, and Comics with Matt Mikalatos
August 20, 2014 00:00 - 37 minutes - 53 MBWe continue our conversation with author Matt Mikalatos in Episode 23. Transitioning from the discussion of his latest work, The First Time We Saw Him: Awakening to the Wonder of Jesus, Matt and Joe discuss his writing style and how that is informed by his day job work for CRU, formally known as Campus Crusades for Christ. This quickly becomes a discussion of culture and evangelism. And just for fun, we wrap up with a discussion of graphic novels and comic books, notably discussing one of ...
Wise Words 18 - Christa Wells
August 20, 2014 00:00 - 8 minutes - 12.2 MBA couple of weeks ago, we were shocked (shocked!) to learn that our friend, Christa Wells, had initiated a new Kickstarter campaign – this time to fund a project featuring covers of songs from the late ’80s and early ’90s. Obviously, we took this opportunity to catch up a bit and record a quick Wise Words. Today she discusses how to she addresses collaborating on lyrics during a co-write. It’s an approach that can be applied to many different mediums. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
Book Review: Atlas Girl by Emily T. Wierenga
August 18, 2014 00:00 - 3 minutes - 5.14 MBEmily T. Wierenga is an award-winning journalist, artist, and the author of five books, including two books on eating disorders, a subject with which she has first-hand experience. With Atlas Girl: Finding Home in the Last Place I Thought to Look released July 1, 2014, she shares with us her first memoir. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wise Words 17 - Paul Herman
August 13, 2014 00:00 - 4 minutes - 5.62 MBYou’ve probably heard of Church Copyright Licensing International – perhaps by the more commonly-used acronym CCLI. The growing popularity of worship music has resulted in a greater interest by songwriters and, therefore, an influx of worship songs – good, bad, or indifferent.Paul Herman, our friend and Marketing Director at CCLI, provides the weekly dose of wisdom. This excerpt is drawn from a conversation we had with him as part of The Songwriter’s Cafe back in 2012. Paul has remarkable ...
Wise Words 16 - John Hollingsworth
August 06, 2014 00:00 - 1 minute - 2.78 MBIn this episode of Wise Words, we feature a short excerpt from Podcast Episode 21 where John Hollingsworth from The Fidgets, a Canadian Comedy Troupe talks about a key ingredient to ensuring you will always be hired (and re-hired for that matter) in the comedy business especially. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Podcast Episode 22 - Matt Mikalatos Offers a Fresh Take on Scripture
August 05, 2014 00:00 - 36 minutes - 51.3 MBWe’ve been angling to interview author Matt Mikalatos almost since Frequency’s inception. His first published book, My Imaginary Jesus was a fresh and often hilarious search for the real Jesus. When we found out he had a new book out, we were quick to jump into action. In our 22nd episode, we offer the first part of our conversation with the Northwest native and dig into his latest offering: The First Time We Saw Him: Awakening to the Wonder of Jesus.Matt’s compassion, intelligence, and hu...
Wise Words 15 - Shannon Walker
August 01, 2014 00:00 - 3 minutes - 4.23 MBLast year, we connected with two publicists for our Episode 8 feature interview: Shannon Walker from Integrity Music and Lisa Beech from David C. Cook. This installment of Wise Words features a quote by Shannon mined from that conversation. Though to most folks she's a behind-the-scenes person, she is on the front line when it comes to engaging with artists about the realities of the music business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wise Words 14 - Gabriel Allred
July 23, 2014 00:00 - 4 minutes - 5.56 MBNew father and perennial guest Gabriel Allred provides our insight for the week in our 14th installment. We first engaged with Gabe as a guest on the All About Worship podcast, Episode 91. The published interview was about 30 minutes long, culled down from an original 90 minutes. For some unknown reason, this Wise Words clip – a great discussion of the nature of worship – ended up on the cutting room floor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wise Words 13: Cindy Wilt Colville
July 16, 2014 00:00 - 3 minutes - 4.59 MBIn this special installment, we continue our focus on the lovely Cindy Wilt Colville whose journey came to close earlier this month. Cindy was a CCM veteran with more than 25 years invested in the Christian music industry. Throughout her career she was a fierce advocate for and mentor to songwriters including Ross King, our Episode 10 guest.Though no longer updated, much can still be learned from and about Cindy by visiting her website and YouTube channel as well as many other locations whe...
Podcast Episode 21 - The Fidgets – Clean Canadian Comedy
July 11, 2014 00:00 - 37 minutes - 35.7 MBIf you like the smash hit “Whose Line Is It Anyway™” starring Drew Carey, Ryan Stiles, Colin Mochrie, Wayne Brady and others, you’ll love The Fidgets! Since 1989, John Hollingsworth (and his troupe) have been performing improvisational comedy on many stages across Canada and the United States. For episode 21, we had the opportunity to speak with John and talk about the industry, the art and craft of comedy, some funny circumstances, and even some tricks of the trade.The Fidgets pride themsel...
Wise Words 12 - David Zach from Remedy Drive
July 09, 2014 00:00 - 3 minutes - 4.63 MBContinuing from Wise Words 11 last week, we snagged another gem from our Songwriters Cafe days. In this installment, we hear from David Zach, front man for Remedy Drive. This interview was recorded in the wake of the release of their 2012 release Resuscitate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2 Minute Music Review - Hillsong - No Other Name
July 03, 2014 00:00 - 1 minute - 2.64 MBAs one can attest from their April 24 take over of 21 digital billboards in NYC’s Times Square, no one is going to accuse Hillsong Worship (nee Hillsong Live) of being understated or subtle – well, at least in terms of promotion. Their latest collection, No Other Name, released this week, coincides with the Hillsong Church celebrating 30 years of ministry. After such a bold statement, the question is whether Hillsong Worship can deliver the goods with this 11-song offering. We set loose ...
Wise Words 11 - Nick Departee
July 02, 2014 00:00 - 3 minutes - 4.63 MBLate January 2012, Joe was offered the opportunity to interview Nick de Partee of Kutless for The Songwriters Cafe as part of the promotion of their 2012 release, Believer. This week’s Wise Words installment – our 11th – is an excerpt from that conversation. Nick shares why it’s important both to himself and other members of the band to keep Christ at the center of all things. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Podcast Episode 20 - Daniel Hill – Celebration and Tension
June 26, 2014 00:00 - 42 minutes - 59.7 MBLeading up to the release of his first book, 10:10: Life to the Fullest, our Episode 20 guest, Daniel Hill, blogged about the conflict that exists for many Christian artists: self-promotion versus Christ-like humility. It caught our attention, and we shared it immediately. This ultimately led to a great conversation about the journey of his book release as well as digging into the themes of 10:10: faith, fear, and fulfillment.hill_1010_wSpine.inddDaniel Hill is the pastor of River City Comm...
Wise Words 10 - Don Poythress
June 25, 2014 00:00 - 3 minutes - 4.64 MBOne of our favorite interviews – and a bit of an undiscovered gem – is from Episode 11 featuring Don Poythress. In our humble opinion, that conversation should be mandatory listening for all aspiring songwriters. In our 10th installment of Wise Words, we share some insight from Don regarding work ethic and the reward one receives for showing up – even if you don’t feel like it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2 Minute Review - Finding Spiritual Whitespace Review
June 18, 2014 00:00 - 3 minutes - 4.58 MBYou may know Bonnie Gray as the creator and writer behind FaithBarista.com, an interactive website designed to help women heal by telling their stories. Gray is a graduate of UCLA and is a passionate writer who has also been a missionary and high-tech professional in Silicon Valley. Above all, and relevant to her triumph in writing Finding Spiritual Whitespace: Awakening Your Soul to Rest, is Gray’s unique ability to connect women with their own stories in a powerful and healing way.Throughou...
Wise Words 9 - Sara Beth Go
June 18, 2014 00:00 - 3 minutes - 4.32 MBWe’ve featured Sara Beth Go during the Sanctuary Concert series (more to come, by the way), and we finally sat down to interview her yesterday. While we won’t be airing the full interview for a few weeks, we couldn’t resist grabbing this gem from the conversation and sharing it with you today in our 9th installment of Wise Words. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
WiseWords 8 - Phil Long
June 11, 2014 00:00 - 3 minutes - 4.42 MBOne of our most popular episodes, Episode 4, featured an interview with spoken word artist, Phil Long. And when you listen to Wise Words 8, it will quickly become evident why. Phil recognizes how Christian culture influences – and potentially limits – the work we create as artists. His perspective is both refreshing and convicting, and it extends beyond his chosen medium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
WiseWords 7 - Richie Fike
June 04, 2014 00:00 - 3 minutes - 4.14 MBWe reached into the archives – going all the way back to Episode 1 with Richie Fike – for our weekly dose of wisdom. Richie really set the standard when it comes to speaking to other artists and encouraging them to learn from his journey.He and his wife Dana are currently putting the finishing touches on a new album, More Than Anthems, due August this year, and he’s enjoying the success of “We Believe”, a song co-written with Matt Hooper and Travis Ryan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
Podcast Episode 19 - Jessica Campbell – Indie Done Right
June 02, 2014 00:00 - 51 minutes - 72.2 MBWe’ve been chatting a lot about this interview with our Episode 19 guest. Jessica Campbell is a critically-acclaimed indie singer/songwriter based in Nashville. Her 2013 release The Anchor & the Sail was not only well-received but songs have been frequency featured in media – including a nod in USA Today for her song “Gone”.Our conversation with Jessica is full of insight and covers a lot of ground. She addresses the apparent gap that exists between different levels of indie artists, the be...
WiseWords 6 - Christa Wells
May 28, 2014 00:00 - 4 minutes - 5.81 MBHere at Frequency headquarters, we occasionally like to joke that no artist is allowed to appear on the site or podcast feed without first demonstrating that they have an established relationship with Christa Wells. The fact is, though, that she is a thoughtful and talented individual who has some excellent insight into being an independent artist.In our sixth installment of Wise Words, we feature an exchange with Christa that occurred during our Episode 7 interview where she discusses exper...