Praisecast - The Praise.com podcast
71 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsJoin the team behind Praise.com on The Praisecast as we discuss things that shape and influence the culture in which we live through the lens of praise and worship. Along the way there will be interviews with artists, actors, and leaders, as well as a thoughtful and sometimes humorous look at the world around us.
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American Idol's Jasmine Murray on Being "Fearless" (Ep. 21)
November 19, 2018 12:13This week, Season 8 American Idol finalist Jasmine Murray joins us to share about her battle with anxiety and depression. Also, psychologist Dr. Crista Gambrell joins us in studio to share tips on how fight anxiety and depression, especially during the holiday season. With marketing campaigns beginning earlier and earlier for Halloween and Christmas, the Praisecast team takes a good, hard look at what is becoming a forgotten holiday …Thanksgiving. Can we get a gobble, gobble? Please? And f...
Charlotte Pence on Life Lessons Learned from the VP (Ep. 20)
November 06, 2018 12:13This week, Charlotte Pence, daughter of Vice President Mike Pence, joins us to share about her new book, Where You Go, and the most valuable lessons about life and faith that her father has taught her. And folks, we can assure you these lessons have nothing to do with politics! Also, it's time for the mid-term elections and that can only mean one thing … the Praisecast team ponders whether it is ever a good time to discuss politics on your social media pages. And if that's not enough, they '...
TobyMac on Race, Reconciliation, and "The Elements" (Ep. 19)
October 23, 2018 12:13This week, 20-time Dove Award winner TobyMac joins us to share about his new album, The Elements, and the social significance of one of its songs. He believes that we can celebrate the richness of life through our diversity. The Praisecast team tries to figure out if Church harvest parties on Halloween night are beneficial or just a way of surrendering the neighborhood to ghouls, goblins, and you know who! And they analyze a new study from England that says kids want more women super heroes....
Blanca Opens Up About the Loss of Her Mother (Ep. 18)
October 08, 2018 12:13This week, popular Christian pop singer Blanca joins us to share how she overcame feeling empty and broken from her loss to record her latest album Shattered. Her belief is that being transparent, honest, and real can bring healing. The Praisecast team discusses Avril Lavigne's return to music after five years with the release of a … praise and worship song! And upon personal reflection, they answer one of life's most important questions … what's one thing you would change about yourself? A...
Pastor Greg Laurie on Why There's Hope for Another Great Revival (Ep. 17)
September 26, 2018 12:13Evangelist Greg Laurie joins us share about his new book "Jesus Revolution", how God transformed an unlikely generation, and how He can do it again. The well-known California pastor also explains that it could be all about the music!The Praisecast team discusses whether it might be time to ditch our prayer lists. They take a look at some fun, fall products that are sure to make you go ... hmm! And they use Google Translate to learn how to pronounce The Praisecast in many different languages. ...
Melissa Joan Hart on Hollywood, Happiness, and Her Most Important Role (Ep. 16)
September 11, 2018 12:13This week, well-known Hollywood Actress Melissa Joan Hart joins us to share about her 20 plus years acting in various television programs including Clarissa Explains It All and Melissa & Joey as well as her Christian movie debut in God's Not Dead 2. She also explains why she has difficulty memorizing Bible verses! The Praisecast team takes a moment to reflect on the events of September 11, 2001, and the impact it has had on living a life of praise and worship. They also introduce a new segme...
A Tribute to Mr. Rogers' Enduring Legacy (Ep. 15)
August 27, 2018 12:13This week, Mr. Rogers' friend and former pastor Dr. George Wirth joins us to share the inside story behind the cultural phenomenon of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood and the new documentary Won't You Be My Neighbor? Could it be something about living by the Golden Rule? The Praisecast team walks us through a guide to evangelical celebrities and their pastors who are dominating Hollywood, they discuss the importance of Psalm 118:24 and how it applies to daily life, and yes, an all new installment...
Beyond the Swipe: The State of Christian Online Dating (Ep. 14)
June 27, 2018 12:13This week, author Kristin Fry joins us to discuss her new book on online dating, Beyond the Swipe, and shares why singles should not "waste your wait". The Praisecast team determines whether smart phones are ruining relationships, they discuss the social importance of Chris Pratt's recent speech at the MTV Music Awards, and a few people intervieWednesday on the street chronicle their experiences with online dating. Online dating tip #57: Never tell someone you are going to make them your "tr...
I Can Only Imagine Movie a "Rush of Hope" (Ep. 13)
June 12, 2018 12:13This week, I Can Only Imagine Director Jon Erwin joins us to share why the song "I Can Only Imagine" resonates with so many people and whether he believes Imagine is the best movie he has directed to date. The Praisecast team introduces a new contest where YOU can be the winner, they discuss a question that will transform your life, and they offer a few Father's Day products that will definitely make you go … hmm? C'mon, what Dad wouldn't want a bouquet of meat to celebrate their special day?
Jordan Feliz Believes Our "Future" is Now (Ep. 12)
May 30, 2018 12:13This week, Dove Award winning singer-songwriter Jordan Feliz joins us to share how his promising music career almost didn't get off the ground and why we need to trust God even when we cannot see His plan for us. The Praisecast team analyzes the recent Royal Wednesdayding from every angle, they discuss why people get frustrated with their churches and how you can change that, and a few wacky "only in church" stories that will make you laugh out loud. After all, it's not every day that your ...
Worship Leader Travis Greene Has "Crossover" Appeal (Ep. 11)
May 16, 2018 12:13This week, up and coming praise and worship artist Travis Greene joins us to share the inside story behind his hit song "You Waited" and how he is seeking to redefine our culture. The Praisecast team sifts through all the possible reasons why an Atlanta church would incorporate aerialists into their worship services, they ponder whether the new Avengers movie is worth seeing, and yes, a new installment of Products That Make You Go … Hmm? – the Graduation edition. Let's just say it's probably...
"Same Kind of Different as Me's" Ron Hall on America's Homeless Problem (Ep. 10)
May 01, 2018 12:13This week, Ron Hall, subject of the recent movie "Same Kind of Different as Me" (starring Greg Kinnear) joins us to discuss his latest book and positive says to tackle America's homeless problem. The Praisecast team tries to figure out if it is a good idea to have Amazon packages delivered to the trunk of your car and they play a game that could have far reaching effects on the future of civilization … well, not really but it sounded good.
Author Lisa Bevere is 'Adamant' about Absolute Truth (Ep. 9)
April 19, 2018 12:13This week, noted author and speaker Lisa Bevere joins us to discuss her latest book, Adamant and the importance of absolute truth. The Praisecast team tries to determine what lengths you should go to get a family member to attend church, they ponder whether ordinary time can actually be sacred time despite being stuck in horrendous traffic, and take a look at some Christian-themed novelty t-shirts that make you go … hmm? Try saying "Faithbook" three times fast!
Rich Wilkerson, Jr.: Discovering a Different Jesus (Ep. 8)
April 02, 2018 12:13This week, Rich Wilkerson, Jr., the pastor who married Kim and Kanye, joins us to discuss his latest book, Friend of Sinners and why Jesus puts top priority on relationship not religion. The Praisecast team share the one thing they have always wanted to do in life but have never tried, they take a walk through the Five Love Languages, and introduce a new segment that will keep you humming along through your week. We even coin a new phrase … Kings of Cool Swag!
Actor Jim Caviezel on His Role in 'Paul, Apostle of Christ' (Ep. 7)
March 22, 2018 12:13This week, actor Jim Caviezel, who portrayed Jesus in 'The Passion of the Christ', joins us to discuss his latest movie 'Paul, Apostle of Christ' and why it is important to bring people to faith with love not judgment. The Praisecast team, sans the ailing Janet White introduce a new segment called "Out of the Hat", they share their favorite part of the Easter season, and take a look at some rather bizarre Easter products that make you go … hmm? Chocolate crosses, seriously?
'Living Biblically' a New TV Series of Biblical Proportions (Ep. 6)
March 07, 2018 12:13This week, 'Living Bibllically' executive producer Patrick Walsh joins us to talk about a new TV show that follows one person's attempt to live his life exactly as prescribed by the Bible. Let's just say there are more than 700 rules and guidelines to follow! The Praisecast team also takes time to reflect on the remarkable life and recent passing of Rev. Billy Graham, discuss how a new Biblically themed movie gets it wrong, and celebrates International Women's Day by noting the extraordin...
'The 15:17 to Paris' Heroes Praise God (Ep. 5)
February 26, 2018 12:13This week, the three young men whose story is the basis of Clint Eastwood's new movie, The 15:17 to Paris, join us to share why they were just ordinary people doing extraordinary things and how God gives us everything we need when we are at our weakest. The Praisecast team also reflects on some remarkable achievements by African-Americans, introduces a new segment called "So You Say", and takes a look at a few Christian T-shirts that make you go ... hmm?
Carl Lentz on "Finding Gold in the Garbage" (Ep. 4)
February 08, 2018 12:13This week, Hillsong Church NYC pastor Carl Lentz joins us to share why the Gospel needs to reach everybody regardless of who you are or where you've been (even Tulsa, Oklahoma!) and why God is looking for reasons to do ridiculously good things in each of us. The team also discovers the real meaning of Valentine's Day, does dramatic readings of their favorite love songs, and analyzes a few Valentine themed products that make you go ...hmm?
The Future of Christian Movies (Ep. 3)
January 23, 2018 12:13This week, Affirm Films Senior Vice President Rich Peluso joins us to discuss the evolution of the Christian movie industry over the last decade and whether Hollywood is willing to make faith-based movies. The team also shares their excitement about the highly anticipated upcoming movie "Paul, Apostle of Christ", and they break down their favorite Winter Olympic moments and events (let's just say curling is not one of them)
Plumb: The Story Behind "God Help Me" (Ep. 2)
January 10, 2018 12:13This week, veteran singer/songwriter Plumb joins us to share the story behind her latest hit "God Help Me", what God has been teaching her lately, and to explain how she successfully juggles career, family, and fame. The team also discusses movies that made an impact in 2017, whether New Year's resolutions are worth the while, and a few Christian apps that make you go … hmm?
Young Oceans: Keeping Worship Real (Ep. 1)
December 19, 2017 12:13This week, musical artist Eric Marshall of indie alt band Young Oceans joins us to examine the true purpose for communion and whether praise and worship really needs to have a look and feel. The team also discusses Kirk Franklin's recent Instagram post describing why Millennials are leaving the Church, Natalie Grant's miraculous cancer recovery, and a few Christian Christmas gifts that make you go … hmm?