Rock That Doesn't Roll: The Story of Christian Music
Andrew Gill and Leah PayneRock That Doesn’t Roll looks at how Christian music shaped the world we're living in now by telling individual stories from the peak era of the contemporary Christian music industry. In the 80s, 90s and early 2000s CCM grew into a billion dollar business that affected millions of evangelical young people. Through interviews with artists, industry players and average fans Dr. Leah Payne and Andrew ... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 72 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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If there's one music genre lampooned more than Christian rock, it might just be ska. And Christian ska? Expect next level ridicule. But a lovable band of misfits from Denver, Colorado managed to do so... more
For 1990s evangelical teens, punk, hardcore, and ska were a gateway to a passionate, edgy way to express their Christianity outside the mainstream. But was the music and the message enough to keep the evangelical faith? In this episode, originally pu... more
Adam Voith began his career in the music industry alongside the early bands riding the Tooth and Nail boom, blurring the line between Christian rock and the secular music industry. He went on to be a booking agent with clients including Vampire Weeke... more
Matt Hinton has only been a member of Luxury for 27 years, so he's the new guy in the band. He's also a documentary filmmaker with two feature length films to his name: Awake My Soul: The Story of The Sacred Harp (co-directed with Erica Hinton) and P... more
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Apple Podcasts1Chaychay3939
Canada10 months ago - Edit: 5 stars
Great podcast, great people. Enjoy!
Apple Podcasts5boxofoddities2
United States10 months ago - Compassionate and cathartic
I cannot say enough good things about this podcast. I also grew up in the Christian rock sub culture, and was deeply affected by it in many negative and positive ways. I really appreciate that the hosts of this podcast are simultaneously critical and affectionate toward the subculture they are exploring. The interviews are fantastic, and I feel like I get to make friends with the artists that formed me. If I’d known how many Christian artists were grappling with the same questions I was, I might... more
Apple Podcasts5Kristofer_DUnited Statesa year ago - Such a great listen
I love this podcast! It’s very niche, for those of us who grew up in the ccm community (cult?) of the 90s and 2000s, but it’s both nostalgic and healing in many ways.
Apple Podcasts5BotharMeUnited Statesa year ago - Subversive
I started listening to an episode about the Christian punk rock and ska era. I was so excited. It was very interesting and reminiscent. Then halfway through we started sneaking in gender ideology within the church. There’s a lot of subversive messaging in these podcasts. I was disappointed. You could almost tell by the NPR style editing that this was a potential outcome. Highly disappointed. Could’ve been great otherwise. Always sneaking sexual deviancy into Christianity. it should’ve been no sh... more
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Apple Podcasts | #53 | United States/Music/Music History |
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Apple Podcasts | #104 |  Australia/Music/Music History |
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The show explores the history and cultural impact of Christian music from the 1980s to the early 2000s, mixing deep-dive interviews with artists, industry insiders, and critics to illuminate how a subculture grew into a multi-billion market. Episodes frequently center on DIY ethics, indie scenes, crossovers between faith and art, and the tensions between purity culture, conservative politics, and personal faith. A standout throughline is pairing intimate personal storytelling with broader industry context, producing a nuanced portrait of the music that shaped a generation and continues to spark debate. The format often blends archival moments, interview7s, and thoughtful critique, offering both nostalgia and rigorous analysis for listeners ... more
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