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Church Jams Now!

Church Jams Now

The podcast where three former youth group kids and current music nerds deep dive into Christian music of the 90s and 2000s. We revisit records track-by-track, sometimes with the artists who made the records. You’ll also hear artist interviews, Bop 10 song rankings, and more!

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Vol. 131 - Relient K

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2025/04/23

All you could hear was "kachunk kachunk kachunk" as we put some staples in this punk rock debut. We’re covering Relient K’s self-titled record for its 25th anniversary. Marilyn Manson may have eaten our girlfriends, but we’ve got a K Car and we’re gonna get far.If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Email:contact@churchjamsnow.comSite: https://www.churchjamsnow.com/IG: @churchjamsnowTwitter:

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01:39:10

Vol. 130 - The Sound The Steel by The Wedding w/Matt...

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2025/04/16

Can you hear the train a-coming? It's The Wedding season once again on CJN, and we're joined by returning guests Matt Shelton & Cody Driggers to cover The Sound The Steel. All aboard!If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Email:contact@churchjamsnow.comSite:https://www.churchjamsnow.com/IG: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB:https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon:https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast

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00:26:18

Vol. 129 - The Passion of the Christ: Songs (Jammers...

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2025/04/09

We’re on a journey to see, relearn, and give the miracle of love as we listen to The Passion of the Christ: Songs. This compilation boasts twelve original songs inspired by the film… more or less. Will we find this record Truly Amazing, or will we be counting How Many Lashes we must endure?This is a PaJammers (Patreon Jammers) Only episode. If you listen on the main feed, you’ll hear our Side A discussion, but the track-by-track breakdown is only available on Patreon. You can unlock this and other

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Oops! All Games!

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2025/04/01

Welcome To Church Jams Now! No album reviews this episode, but Kylan, whose credits include games such as “Evanescance Rachel Wood” and “Matthew McSkannaisance” challenges contestants Josh and TJ to a rigorous 30 minutes of the best games podcasts can bring you.We also have a very special surprise guest! Tune in to see who will win Church Jams Now!If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Email:contact@churchjamsnow.comSite:

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01:56:43

Vol. 128 - The Everglow by Mae

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2025/03/26

Whoa-oh-oh, and our hearts are on The Everglow as we cover Mae’s sophomore record for its 20th anniversary. Will the moment’s magic sweep us away, or will we be caught in Suspension wishing for a more Painless experience? Deep inside we both know that everything’s hanging on this moment. So just let go and fall into it.If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Email:contact@churchjamsnow.comSite: https://www.churchjamsnow.com/IG:

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01:56:18

Vol. 127 - In Motion by Copeland

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2025/03/19

Our hearts are In Motion while we cover Copeland’s sophomore record for its 20th anniversary. We've talked about digging into the Florida quartet's discography for awhile. The time has finally come, and they have our attention. So Pin Your Wings down and just take a chance somehow.If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Email:contact@churchjamsnow.comSite: https://www.churchjamsnow.com/IG: @churchjamsnowTwitter:

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00:31:24

Vol. 126 - Spring by Jon Foreman (Jammers Only)

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2025/03/12

Spring has sprunk! We’re back with our next seasonal offering from Jon Foreman covering Spring. We’re eager to emerge from the dormancy of winter. Will our love be strong for this EP, or will we need to Baptize Our Minds afterwards?This is a Jammers Only episode. If you listen on the main feed, you’ll hear our Side A discussion, but the track-by-track breakdown is only available on Patreon. You can unlock this and other Jammers Only episodes for only $5/month on Patreon!If you like what you hear,

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01:49:09

Vol. 125 - Much Afraid by Jars of Clay

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2025/03/05

We’ve been Much Afraid to cover Jars of Clay’s sophomore record, but it’s time to face our fears. We got off to a rocky start with their self-titled, but we’re open to a Truce now that they’ve left their drum loops behind them. Whether this record leaves us feeling Overjoyed or Weighed Down, we won’t trade our love for Tea And Sympathy.If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Email:contact@churchjamsnow.comSite: https://www.churchjamsnow.com/IG:

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00:23:38

Disco Dads 05: New Again by Taking Back Sunday

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2025/02/27

We're back with another episode of Disco Dads covering Taking Back Sunday's controversial 2009 record, New Again. Josh is an apologist, but Kylan has some qualms. Will Kylan feel New Again after listening to this, or will he feel Everything Must Go on this record?This is a Jammers Only episode. If you listen on the main feed, you’ll hear our Part A discussion, but the track-by-track breakdown is only available on Patreon. You can access this and other Jammers Only episodes for only $3/month on

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Vol. 124 - Dear Love: A Beautiful Discord by The...

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2025/02/19

It's time to ModeifyThe Pronunciation as we cover The Devil Wears Prada's debut record, Dear Love: A Beautiful Discord. We're joined by friend and djentleman, Jonathan Hoogendoorn, aka "Dark TJ", as we dig into this record with chainsaw brutality and tornado strength.If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Email:contact@churchjamsnow.comSite: https://www.churchjamsnow.com/IG: @churchjamsnowTwitter:

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01:13:11

Vol. 123 - Unoriginal Vinyl

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2025/02/12

Jason from Unoriginal Vinyl joins us to talk about all things vinyl. We discuss his process of working with artists and labels to deliver the best product possible. We touch on some recent releases such as Hell Or High Water and the Tooth & Nail legacy box set. If you’re part of the vinyl community, you’ll love this conversation with the man behind your favorite robot logo.If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us

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01:07:24

Vol. 122 - Cover Story w/Russ Taff & Steve Taylor

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2025/02/05

We’re joined by CCM legends, Russ Taff & Steve Taylor, to discuss Russ’ new record, Cover Story. We talk about the recording process, why they chose certain songs, and what makes this record so personal to Russ.Special thank you to Mike Norman & Troy Anderson.If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Email:contact@churchjamsnow.comSite: https://www.churchjamsnow.com/IG: @churchjamsnowTwitter:

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02:08:56

Vol. 121 - Never Take Friendship Personal by Anberlin

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2025/01/29

So let me get this straight, all these years and we’re covering Never Take Friendship Personal by Anberlin for its 20th anniversary. This record holds a special place in fans’ hearts, and we’re here to see where it lands on the scale between A Heavy Hearted Work of Staggering Genius and a Symphony of Blasé. Of course, we have to get into the original vs. the re-recording of Feel Good Drag. These thoughts run through our heads over and over, but we never take podcasts personal.If you like what you

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Vol. 120 - Phoenix by Pedro The Lion

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2025/01/22

We’re Tracing The Grid of Phoenix by Pedro The Lion. Our research intern nephew and patron, Dawson Westfall, joins us to cover David Bazan’s return to his full band moniker. We’ve established David is a masterful storyteller, and we’re embarking upon his own story told through the first of five records about the places he grew up. We’ll see how we feel by the time we’re Leaving The Valley.This is a Jammers Only episode. If you listen on the main feed, you’ll hear our Part A discussion, but the

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01:02:16

Vol. 119 - Mike Norman

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2025/01/15

Mike Norman joins us to talk about his father and the father of Christian rock, Larry Norman. Mike shares insights and personal stories about Larry’s music and life, including one of Kylan’s favorite discoveries on the show thus far.If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Email:contact@churchjamsnow.comSite: https://www.churchjamsnow.com/IG: @churchjamsnowTwitter:

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Vol. 118 - Mark Lee Townsend

Church Jams Now! ·

2025/01/01

Mark Lee Townsend returns for a proper interview. Whether you know him from Steve Taylor, DC Talk, or Relient K, Mark’s impact can’t be overstated either on the stage or in the studio. We attempt to cover as much of his remarkable career as possible in an acceptable podcast runtime along with what he has coming in 2025.If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Email:contact@churchjamsnow.comSite:https://www.churchjamsnow.com/IG: @churchjamsnowTwitter:

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01:36:49

2024 Wrap-Up

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2024/12/25

2024 was an amazing year atCJN, and we're taking some time to reflect on our annual wrap-up. We discuss our top moments from the year, favorite and least favorite records, and issue a formal apology to one of the members of DC Talk. We continue our yearly tradition of bop/flop revisions, and Drawing Black Lines is desperately looking for redemption.Thanks for an amazing year, and we're looking forward to what 2025 has in store!If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and

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00:24:32

Vol. 117 - Winter by Jon Foreman (Jammers Only Episode)

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2024/12/18

The winter solstice is almost upon us, and things have gotten cold, meteorologically and metaphorically. We’re continuing our journey through Jon Foreman’s Seasons EPs with Winter. The season is quite stark at times, but Jon might have hidden the lynchpin to this entire project deep in the snow for us to uncover.This is our second Jammers Only episode. If you listen on the main feed, you’ll hear our Part A discussion, but the track-by-track breakdown is only available on Patreon. You can access this

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01:58:10

Vol. 116 - Let It Snow Baby… Let It Reindeer by...

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2024/12/11

So look at us now. It’s finally Christmas and we’re covering Let It Snow Baby… Let It Reindeer by Relient K. We bruised our hands decking the halls last year, and now we’re discussing Relient K’s sprawling 2007 Christmas record. We’re not sure whether to call this a reissue or a compilation, but we won’t let that technicality keep us In Like A Lion. From all of us here at Church Jams Now, Merry Christmas, here’s to many more!If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and

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02:41:53

Vol. 115 - How The Beautiful Decay by Lightworker...

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2024/12/04

We’re covering How The Beautiful Decay by Lightworker, and we’re joined by Joe Calderon and Grayson Hurd. Lightworker released their sophomore LP earlier this year, which makes this a CJN-first covering a new release with the band. Joe & Grayson share their insights on the trying times that shaped this powerhouse record.If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Email:contact@churchjamsnow.comSite: https://www.churchjamsnow.com/IG:

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