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Church Jams Now!

Church Jams Now
Jason Martin
Taking Back Sunday
Dashboard Confessional
Bon Voyage
The Classic Crime
Tooth and Nail Records
Amy Grant
Family Force 5
Further Seems Forever
Maylene and the Sons Of Disaster
Paper Route
Hawk Nelson
Sullivan
Starflyer
Heart In Motion
Tooth & Nail Records
A Burn Or A Shiver
Albatross
Watashi Wa
Neon Horse

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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We do not exist, but faithfully insist, sailing in our separate ships and covering Brother, Sister for its 20th anniversary. We're joined by mewithoutYou's manager, Mike Almquist, to provide insider insight on this renowned record. What new mystery i... more

So let's start at the beginning of this story as we dig into This Too Shall Pass by The Fold to celebrate its 20th anniversary. We’re joined by Daniel Castady and Aaron Green to take us through the fascinating backstory behind this record. Set set se... more

Wake Up, Get Up because we’re covering This Is Who We Are to celebrate its 20th anniversary. We’re joined by David Josiah Curtis and Neil Endicott from the band to talk about the record. We’ve Only Just Begun so let's just get it started tonight.

If... more

Here’s the Kick-Off. Hope you’re not sick of Relient K and all the songs they play because then you’ll want to throw this podcast away. We’re Pressing On and covering RK’s sophomore record for its 25th anniversary. There’s nothing better. Baby, do yo... more

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Recent Guests

AJ Simmons
Friend of the podcast, first appearance on main feed
Episode: Vol. 173 - The Peace of Wild Things by Paper Route
John Amos
Friend of the podcast, past guest on related episodes
Episode: Vol. 173 - The Peace of Wild Things by Paper Route
Matt MacDonald
Lead singer of The Classic Crime
The Classic Crime
Episode: Vol. 172 - Albatross by The Classic Crime w/Matt MacDonald
Roman Haviland
Guest and former Maylene member
Episode: Vol. 171 - IV by Maylene & The Sons Of Disaster w/Roman Haviland
Adam Thron
Guitarist and vocalist, The Wedding
The Wedding
Episode: Vol. 170 - No Direction by The Wedding w/Matt Shelton, Cody Driggers & Adam Thron
Cody Driggers
Bassist/ guitarist, The Wedding
The Wedding
Episode: Vol. 170 - No Direction by The Wedding w/Matt Shelton, Cody Driggers & Adam Thron
Matt Shelton
Vocals, guitar, The Wedding
The Wedding
Episode: Vol. 170 - No Direction by The Wedding w/Matt Shelton, Cody Driggers & Adam Thron
Joe Cutler
CD collector and Taking Back Sunday fan
Church Jams Now
Episode: SJN05 - Louder Now by Taking Back Sunday (Jammers Only)
Kylan Savage
Guest on the episode, recurring on the Dial M For Martin format
Church Jams Now
Episode: Vol. 169 - Bon Voyage

Hosts

Kylan Savage
Host with deep knowledge of the scene; frequent dial-in for adjacent projects and outside perspectives; affiliated with Church Jams Now.
Josh Olson
Co-host and researcher; guides discussion, often introduces guests, and provides inside takes on 2000s emo and related acts.
TJ Smith
Co-host known for introducing and guiding episodes; strong presence in episode flow and banter.
Adam Thron
Guest from The Wedding; offers production and era-specific insights.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 96 ratings
  • Great for musos/fans

    That last Embodyment record could be an interesting one

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DeeNail
    United States5 months ago
  • More Like Church Jams Wow

    These guys are the world's biggest Jars of Clay fans. Five stars!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MikeHarvat
    United Statesa year ago
  • You guys should talk over each other more.

    Please give each other a chance to talk. It’s very hard to keep track of who’s talking and what’s going on when you’re all so eager to make a joke at any cost.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Yoursminegthgvdgn
    United Statesa year ago
  • Goblin Mode Engage

    Came for the music discourse stayed for everything else. It deserves a hard bop. Kylan, TJ and Josh totally feel like dudes I know and would love to chill and hang with. I recommend this to everyone. Not sure what else to write here, go enjoy some sweet sweet bass.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    allastud777
    Canadaa year ago
  • ACB

    Hey guys, love the show, fun insights, often times I disagree with y’all’s takes but it’s cool to hear a different opinion than my own on a lot of these records.

    Have you guys listened to So Long Forgotten? If I remember rightly, Cody helped produce their second record and did some guest vox on it. Great band, great record. Y’all should cover it!

    Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oakenkeg
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Pacing can be uneven; some listeners crave tighter focus and less rambling.
Guests bring lived-in context from the era, boosting authenticity.
Highly knowledgeable hosts who balance love for the music with critical insight.
Nostalgia-heavy with deep-dive analysis that hits both memory and craft.
Niche but highly engaging for fans of late-90s/2000s Christian music and related scenes.

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Talking Points

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Vol. 167 - Smile, It’s The End Of The World by Hawk Nelson w/Jason Dunn
Q: What were the main musical directions you wanted to explore going into Smile, It's The End Of The World?
We wanted to evolve from Letters To The President by embracing a heavier, more live, punchier sound while still incorporating melodic hooks and piano textures that complemented the band's pop-punk roots.
Vol. 162 - Eager Seas by Watashi Wa w/Seth Roberts
Q: What makes The Courtyard a standout track for you?
It's a favorite that showcases dynamic contrasts, harmonica and a melodic hook; the song's narrative about reconnection amidst evolving relationships makes it emotionally resonant and representative of the album's thematic ambitions.
Vol. 162 - Eager Seas by Watashi Wa w/Seth Roberts
Q: Why was the album partly released under Watashi Wa and later rebranded as Eager Seas?
The label and band members grappled with branding and market positioning; releasing under Watashi Wa with Eager Seas as the album title created cross-promotional momentum, but marketing confusion ultimately led to rebranding under Militia Group and later formal recognition of Eager Seas as a distinct project.
Vol. 162 - Eager Seas by Watashi Wa w/Seth Roberts
Q: What was the headspace going into the studio for this album?
Seth describes a period of upheaval and renewal, with a sense of freedom to explore different musical directions and production approaches, moving away from expectations to fit a specific label or sound.
SJN05 - Louder Now by Taking Back Sunday (Jammers Only)
Q: Kylan, if you had to get a Taking Back Sunday tattoo, what would you get?
A lyric or imagery from Where You Want to Be that captures the era, with a design that nods to the band's signature aesthetic and the song moments that defined the era for the hosts.

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What is Church Jams Now! about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Three former youth-group kids turned music nerds take a track-by-track approach to Christian-era records from the 90s and 2000s, often inviting guests who lived the era to share behind-the-scenes stories, production quirks, and personal memories. Episodes weave nostalgia with deep music analysis, exploring lineage, label histories, and the cultural context around beloved and controversial records, plus host banter, research corners, and sponsor reads that anchor each discussion. The format tends to reward fans of the scene with insider anecdotes, long-form commentary, and a sense of community around a niche but enduring catalog of music.

What stands out: a strong guest roster rooted in the era, transparent debates about production and arti... more

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Recent guests on Church Jams Now! include:

1. AJ Simmons
2. John Amos
3. Matt MacDonald
4. Roman Haviland
5. Adam Thron
6. Cody Driggers
7. Matt Shelton
8. Joe Cutler

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