Latest Storybehindsong Podcast Episodes
Sidewalk Prophets - The Stories Behind "Merry Christmas To You" - Ep. 29
More Than The Music - December 16, 2016 17:36 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsDave Frey from Sidewalk Prophets shares how he was able stay up all night on Christmas Eve without getting in trouble, how a "sparrow of destruction" almost ruined Christmas, the special gift he used to give his grandparents every year, the "dumb idea" that turned into an amazing song, how he wa...
Matthew West - The Stories Behind "Unto Us: A Christmas Collection" - Ep. 28
More Than The Music - December 07, 2016 19:59 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsMatthew West shares what Christmas was like as a pastor's kid, the song he had to sing every year at his dad's church, how having kids changed his perspective of Christmas, why he's so difficult to buy for, the daddy-daughter date that has become a new Christmas tradition, why he makes his kids ...
TobyMac - The Stories Behind "Hits Deep Live" - Ep. 27
More Than The Music - November 30, 2016 19:29 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsTobyMac shares how he was Michael Tait's sound man before DC Talk, what it was like to step out as a solo artist, how he feels about fan reaction to the Jesus Freak Cruise, why some producers have cried while recording with him, how caring for his dad gave him a new perspective of God's love, wh...
Building 429 - The Stories Behind "Unashamed" - Ep. 26
More Than The Music - November 23, 2016 18:48 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsJason Roy from Building 429 shares how he mended the relationship with his father after drug abuse broke up their family, why the band couldn't play in church when they first began, how a strange injury led to Jessie joining the band, if he ever listened to the demo I gave him 10 years ago of my...
Chris Tomlin - The Stories Behind "Never Lose Sight" - Ep. 25
More Than The Music - November 07, 2016 22:14 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsChris Tomlin shares how he learned to play guitar to Willie Nelson songs as a kid, the first worship song he wrote at 14, how he nearly had a career as a stand-up comedian, the unique way that he used to record new song ideas, the song that his wife introduced to him that became one of the bigge...
Britt Nicole - The Stories Behind "Britt Nicole" - Ep. 24
More Than The Music - October 30, 2016 22:38 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsBritt Nicole shares why it's been nearly 4 years since her last album, all of the major changes in her life recently, how she overcame bullying as kid and the song it inspired, why she gave up a college scholarship three weeks before classes began, the gift from a fan that she cherishes, why all...
The Afters - The Stories Behind "Live On Forever" - Ep. 23
More Than The Music - October 21, 2016 06:16 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsJosh, Matt, Dan, and Jordan from The Afters share how the band began because Josh and Matt sang drink orders at Starbucks, the many band names they used before The Afters, the role MercyMe played in the band's success, how Dan and Jordan write songs for Disney movies, the way a severe car accide...
We Are Messengers - The Stories Behind "We Are Messengers" - Ep. 22
More Than The Music - October 12, 2016 21:09 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsDarren from We Are Messengers shares how he grew up in Ireland but loved Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson, how he went from being in a screamo band to leading worship, the way his wife led him to Jesus, what phrases you need to know if you go to Ireland, how someone hanging up on him inspired one o...
Jason Gray - The Stories Behind "Where The Light Gets In" - Ep. 21
More Than The Music - October 05, 2016 05:28 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsJason Gray shares how he grew up traveling with his mom's bar band, how he heard God speak to him through a Simon & Garfunkel song, the role music played in his life as he struggled with a speech handicap, why he loves coloring books and reading, and how the songs on "Where The Light Gets In" ar...
Steven Curtis Chapman - The Stories Behind "Worship and Believe" - Ep. 20
More Than The Music - September 22, 2016 23:31 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsSteven Curtis Chapman shares how he grew up learning to play guitar from his dad, got his start playing at an amusement park in Nashville, the role worship music had in his life when he lost his daughter in a tragic accident, what he still hopes to accomplish after a 30 year music career, what h...
Unspoken - The Stories Behind "Follow Through" - Ep. 19
More Than The Music - September 08, 2016 05:34 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsChad, Mike, Don, Ariel, and Jon from Unspoken share how Chad struggled with drug addiction, why a trip to Dominican Republic helped him find sobriety, the way Chad entered a singing competition without knowing it and that led him to meet Mike, why Ariel was labeled the rebellious preacher's kid,...
Hillsong UNITED - The Stories Behind "Of Dirt and Grace (Live From The Land)" Part 2 - Ep. 18
More Than The Music - August 31, 2016 07:58 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsJoel Houston and Taya Smith from Hillsong UNITED share the incredible places in Israel where they recorded "Of Dirt and Grace (Live From The Land)," how the landscape changed the sound of the songs, what song was so personal that Taya had trouble singing it, the song that helped a young girl wit...
Hillsong UNITED - The Stories Behind "Of Dirt and Grace (Live From The Land)" Part 1 - Ep. 17
More Than The Music - August 31, 2016 07:44 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsJoel Houston and Taya Smith from Hillsong UNITED share how they began as a youth group band at Hillsong Church, the crazy circumstances that led to Taya joining the band and singing "Oceans," why Joel felt he had to move to New York to pastor Hillsong New York, the impact of celebrities singing ...
Jordan Feliz - The Stories Behind "The River" - Ep. 16
More Than The Music - August 10, 2016 04:42 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsJordan Feliz shares how he went from a metal band to a worship leader to a pop artist, what God taught him on his family's move from California to Nashville, the odd jobs he worked while recording his album, his reaction to winning a brand new car, the incredible story of how he met his wife whi...
Third Day - The Stories Behind "Lead Us Back: Songs Of Worship" - Ep. 15
More Than The Music - July 27, 2016 05:37 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsMac Powell from Third Day shares how the band began in high school, who he met that made him act like a fan-girl, why his family doesn't come on the road with them, why "Lead Us Back: Songs Of Worship" had to be a worship album, how "Soul On Fire" even wasn't going to be on the album, the import...
NEEDTOBREATHE - The Stories Behind "Hard Love" - Ep. 14
More Than The Music - July 19, 2016 04:03 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsBear Rinehart, Bo Rinehart, Seth Bolt, and Josh Lovelace from NEEDTOBREATHE share how they went from playing in their garage to touring with Taylor Swift, what it was like growing up as preacher's kids, how they wrecked the church van, how a fight between Bear and Bo sent one of them to the hosp...
Switchfoot - The Stories Behind "Where The Light Shines Through" - Ep. 13
More Than The Music - July 12, 2016 08:01 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsJon Foreman from Switchfoot shares what it was like to be in a Led Zeppelin cover band and worship band as a teenager, how being a preachers kid shaped their music, how the band handles protesters at their concerts, why they may never "fit in" as a band, how a dark season inspired hopeful songs ...
Natalie Grant - The Stories Behind "Be One" - Ep. 12
More Than The Music - June 28, 2016 07:40 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsNatalie Grant shares how she overcame losing her first two record deals, what it's like writing and recording with her husband, Bernie Herms, how her family's 30 second dance parties help relieve stress, what she learned about trust while her daughter was in ICU, how being silent for a month aft...
Casting Crowns - The Stories Behind "Thrive" - Ep. 11
More Than The Music - June 21, 2016 08:08 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsMark and Melanie Hall along with Juan, Brian, Josh, and Chris from Casting Crowns share how "Thrive" is more than just a song and album title, how they handle a busy touring schedule and weekly ministry at their local churches, what it's like for Mark and Melanie (band manager) to work together,...
Finding Favour - The Stories Behind "Reborn" - Ep. 10
More Than The Music - June 14, 2016 08:04 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsBlake, Dustin, and Allen from Finding Favour share how their South Georgia roots shaped them as a band, how "Cast My Cares" brought comfort to Dustin and his wife after their newborn son passed away, the difficulties of balancing touring and family time, the importance of the local church, havin...
Matthew West - The Stories Behind "Live Forever" - Ep. 9
More Than The Music - June 07, 2016 07:18 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsMatthew West shares how he gave up his dream to play baseball to pursue music, the role Steven Curtis Chapman played, how he balances family and touring, how he overcame depression after career threatening vocal surgery, where he got the idea to write songs about other people's stories, his new ...
MercyMe - The Stories Behind "Welcome To The New" - Ep. 8
More Than The Music - May 24, 2016 05:46 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsBart Millard from MercyMe shares how the band almost ended after their last album, how they handle the busyness of touring with family, the impact of "I Can Only Imagine", how he continues to struggle with his past of a broken home and abusive father, why he never came back to my church, who's t...
Hawk Nelson - The Stories Behind "Diamonds" - Ep. 7
More Than The Music - May 17, 2016 03:27 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsJon Steingard from Hawk Nelson shares how the band began when they were teenagers, how they searched for their identity after their lead singer left, how Bart Millard from MercyMe helped them gain a new perspective, the fans reaction to a different sound, how God used the song "Drops In The Ocea...
Newsboys - The Stories Behind "Love Riot" - Ep. 6
More Than The Music - May 10, 2016 05:56 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsMichael Tait and Duncan Phillips from Newsboys share how the band almost ended after Peter Furler left, how Michael wasn't well-recieved by some, not taking their first movie role seriously, Michael's random stat knowledge, dcTalk getting back together, why Duncan is so particular about his drum...
Francesca Battistelli - The Stories Behind "If We're Honest: Deluxe Edition" - Ep. 5
More Than The Music - May 03, 2016 06:34 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsFrancesca Battistelli shares how she grew up in a musical theater family, went from playing in coffee shops to WinterJam, people mispronouncing her name, meeting her husband Matt, struggling as parents with their first child, having mentor parents, working together as a couple, having accountabi...
Jonny Diaz - The Stories Behind "Everything Is Changing" & "Let It Fly" - Ep. 4
More Than The Music - April 28, 2016 22:20 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsJonny Diaz shares how he grew up a preacher's kid, gave up a baseball scholarship at Florida State University to pursue music, struggled to recreate success after his first song, owns and operates a gym with his wife, ditched our WAY-FM softball team after only one game, how things have changed ...
Danny Gokey - The Stories Behind "Hope in Front of Me" - Ep. 3
More Than The Music - April 28, 2016 21:57 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsDanny Gokey shares how he fell into a deep depression after his first wife passed away, finished top 3 on American Idol, got a second chance at his career, why he's always singing, how his wife doesn't like a song he wrote for her, and how the songs on his album "Hope In Front Of Me" remind us t...
For King & Country - The Stories Behind "Run Wild, Live Free, Love Strong: Deluxe Anniversary Edition" - Ep. 2
More Than The Music - April 28, 2016 21:36 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsJoel and Luke from For King & Country share how they lost everything when they moved to America from Australia, how Luke overcame a disease that almost forced him to leave the band, the Priceless movement, why Joel is injury prone, and how the songs on their latest album, "Run Wild. Live Free. L...
Lauren Daigle - The Stories Behind "How Can It Be: Deluxe Edition" - Ep. 1
More Than The Music - April 28, 2016 21:28 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsLauren Daigle shares how she struggled with the loss of her grandfather, overcame illness, maintains the busy schedule of a new recording artist, has too many phone notifications, loves doing YouTube covers, and how God showed her to trust Him though the songs on her new album, "How Can It Be: D...
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