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Stories and Songs by Afterglow

Stories and Songs by Afterglow is a historical journey of Afterglow’s many years of creating and performing their music along with the stories that provided the inspiration.

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Episode 43 - Side Notes from Our Friends

Stories and Songs by Afterglow ·

2025/08/11

Recording these episodes has been a joy for us; an opportunity not only to reflect on the songs of our lives, but also to re-connect with friends and family who have their own stories and reflections on life and music. We’re grateful to Tom, Mike and Richard for their memories here and their willingness to share them with our audience.For almost 50 years, Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay of Afterglow have been writing, recording and performing inspirational music for people of faith around the globe

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Episode 42 - Someone is Listening

Stories and Songs by Afterglow ·

2025/08/03

We were introduced to the song 'Someone is Listening' early in our musical journey and have used it at times in firesides and other programs over the years. The message that our Heavenly Father’s love and help is just a prayer away can be a comfort in hard times, strengthen us for challenges and growth, and guide us through the choices of our lives. For almost 50 years, Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay of Afterglow have been writing, recording and performing inspirational music for people of faith

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Episode 41 - Special Angel Children

Stories and Songs by Afterglow ·

2025/07/20

A special-needs cousin was the inspiration for this beautiful song, written by Tom Hewitson. Although we don’t always understand the reasons that they are called to pursue their mortal lives with these challenges, we’re all blessed by their example and pure love. For almost 50 years, Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay of Afterglow have been writing, recording and performing inspirational music for people of faith around the globe. Behind their songs, however, are the stories that have enriched and

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Episode 40 - We Thank Thee O God for a Prophet

Stories and Songs by Afterglow ·

2025/07/13

We believe that the Church that our Savior established during His mortal ministry has been restored to the Earth, with priesthood power and authority. One of our most-loved hymns expresses our gratitude for the ongoing revelations and counsel of a living prophet. In the words of Sheri Dew, ‘prophets see around corners’, and we’re blessed by their guidance. For almost 50 years, Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay of Afterglow have been writing, recording and performing inspirational music for people of

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Episode 39 - Standing as a Witness

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2025/06/30

The prophet Alma, teaching at the Waters of Mormon, delivered a compelling 'baptismal challenge' to those gathered to listen, suggesting that to become a disciple of Christ was to be 'willing to bear one another's burdens...to mourn with those that mourn...and to stand as witnesses of God at all times and in all things.' We hope this anthem from one of our earlier albums captures the spirit of that challenge. For almost 50 years, Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay of Afterglow have been writing,

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Episode 38 - The Return of the Prodigal

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2025/06/22

The story of the prodigal son in the New Testament teaches lessons in so many ways. The emotions and experiences of the father, the faithful older son, and the prodigal who ultimately realizes that he must humble himself and return are perfectly relevant to our lives today, and the blessings that come to us when we return to the fold of our Savior are beyond our imagining. For almost 50 years, Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay of Afterglow have been writing, recording and performing inspirational

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Episode 37 - From Father to Son

Stories and Songs by Afterglow ·

2025/06/15

The focus of our Heavenly Father’s plan is to invite us to become more like Him, to learn to guide our children towards good things, while at the same time respecting their agency in finding their own way. The eternal circle of family gives us something to hang on to, a legacy to lead us home, and we have been blessed with parents and family that established this example for us.For almost 50 years, Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay of Afterglow have been writing, recording and performing inspirational

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Episode 36 - The Touch of the Master's Hand

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2025/06/08

A classic poem tells the story of an old violin, being auctioned off as seemingly worthless, but at the last moment an unassuming man rises from the back of the room to reveal its hidden majesty. The story behind this song, based on the poem and recorded in London with the National Philharmonic Orchestra, makes for a stirring tale.For almost 50 years, Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay of Afterglow have been writing, recording and performing inspirational music for people of faith around the globe

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Episode 35 - Somebody Knows

Stories and Songs by Afterglow ·

2025/06/01

This simple song became part of Kevin and Cindy's ministry at Primary Children's Hospital, serving to lift the spirits and souls of many of the young patients receiving care, as a gentle reminder that Heavenly Father is aware of their every thought, feeling and trial. Kevin brought comfort and solace to many, playing the ukulele and singing this song, sometimes inserting their names as a personal touch. For almost 50 years, Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay of Afterglow have been writing, recording

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Episode 34 - Ignite the Light

Stories and Songs by Afterglow ·

2025/05/18

This song was written for a single-adult conference in Nauvoo where we had theprivilege of interacting with faithful Saints from all over the country. The message of this tune is for us all, to access the heavenly powers that will ignite the light within each of us, and to reach our spiritual potential. For almost 50 years, Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay of Afterglow have been writing, recording and performing inspirational music for people of faith around the globe. Behind their songs, however,

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Episode 33 - I Want to Feel

Stories and Songs by Afterglow ·

2025/05/11

The yearnings we all feel for a heartfelt connection to the Spirit can be bittersweet.When we feel connected, they elevate us and allow us to draw closer to the powers of Heaven. When we feel separated from divine influence, our spirits long to be reunited with the source of pure joy and lasting comfort. For almost 50 years, Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay of Afterglow have been writing, recording and performing inspirational music for people of faith around the globe. Behind their songs, however,

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Episode 32 - It is Well With My Soul

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2025/05/04

This classic Christian hymn originates from a heart-breaking story of tragedy andovercoming trials. Horatio Spafford, a late nineteenth-century businessman whose children were lost on a trans-Atlantic voyage, penned the heartfelt lyrics to this song, an anthem to faith and resilience in the face of adversity. His words resonate today, and his family’s commitment to service and purpose are an ongoing legacy. For almost 50 years, Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay of Afterglow have been writing,

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Episode 31 - Welcome Change

Stories and Songs by Afterglow ·

2025/04/27

There are some non-traditional, quirky (at least for Afterglow!) elements to this song,a light-hearted reminder to all of us to be open to the twists and turns that life sometimes delivers to us, and maybe more importantly, to trust that the Lord’s plan for us is always better, more inspired, and more elevating than what we might have had in mind. The goal is to see and welcome the changes that come our way as opportunities to grow and draw nearer to our Heavenly Father by humbly submitting to His

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Episode 30 - If Only

Stories and Songs by Afterglow ·

2025/04/20

This song, written by Joel many years ago, is a plaintive cry , a hope that all of uscan better understand the great gift of the Atonement of Jesus Christ, and the transformative blessings it can bring to each of our lives. If only we fully understood His sacrifice for us, there would be nothing we wouldn’t be willing to do to bring Him more completely into our lives. For almost 50 years, Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay of Afterglow have been writing, recording and performing inspirational music for

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Episode 29 - Evening Prayer

Stories and Songs by Afterglow ·

2025/04/14

We have done only a few acapella recordings, but for this song, a musical prayer atthe end of the day, it just seemed right. Simple and plain, this is both an expression of gratitude for our many blessings, and a plea to help us stay on the covenant path and serve and love those around us. For almost 50 years, Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay of Afterglow have been writing, recording and performing inspirational music for people of faith around the globe. Behind their songs, however, are the stories

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Episode 28 - Faith to Believe

Stories and Songs by Afterglow ·

2025/04/06

In these days of trial and challenge, our prophet has emphasized the need for each of us to gain our own witness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Through sincere prayer and a consistent study of His words, the Holy Ghost will testify to our hearts the knowledge of the truth, which in turn brings joy and a desire to serve and share with others. For almost 50 years, Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay of Afterglow have been writing, recording and performing inspirational music for people of faith around the

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Episode 27 - I'll Give My Love

Stories and Songs by Afterglow ·

2025/03/30

At times we may feel we fall short of our potential, and our weaknesses may weigh us down at times. Our Savior's redemptive and enabling Atonement allows us to bring a broken heart and contrite spirit to the alter of the Lord. He provides comfort, forgiveness and healing. HIs ability to lift us, helps to turn our weaknesses into strengths.For almost 50 years, Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay of Afterglow have been writing, recording and performing inspirational music for people of faith around the

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Episode 26 - The Nashville Experience

Stories and Songs by Afterglow ·

2025/03/23

We were blessed to be able to record two albums of country music in Nashville, which represented a huge opportunity for us. We wrote a few original songs, and gathered some of the best music we could find from other writers, both at home in Utah and in the Nashville community, to create Close to Home and No Love Lost. The experience of working with such talented people and learning to work in another genre of music was an unforgettable memory. For almost 50 years, Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay of

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Episode 25 - The Love Song Experiment

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2025/03/16

As experiments go, this one turned out to be a fun success! In the 1980s, we turnedour attention to writing and recording two collections of original songs dealing with love and family. These two albums, It Takes Love and Love Notes, recorded in Salt Lake City and Los Angeles, gave us the opportunity to work with talented musicians and arrangers, and open up our musical horizons in new and different ways. For almost 50 years, Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay of Afterglow have been writing, recording

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Episode 24 - One Step

Stories and Songs by Afterglow ·

2025/03/09

Sometimes the search for faith and meaning in life comes ‘one step at a time’, oreven a step forward and a step back. It can sometimes feel as though we aren’t make the consistent progress toward heaven that we would hope, but the message of this song is that our Heavenly Father is at least as interested in our direction as He is in our current position. For almost 50 years, Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay of Afterglow have been writing, recording and performing inspirational music for people of

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