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 | 63 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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Apple Podcasts1Chaychay3939
Canada6 months ago - Edit: 5 stars
Great podcast, great people. Enjoy!
Apple Podcasts5boxofoddities2
United States6 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 States7 months 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 States9 months 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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A deep, archival look at contemporary Christian music through personal stories and industry perspectives from the 80s to the early 2000s. Episodes weave interviews with artists, critics, and fans to trace how CCM shaped culture, politics, and identity within evangelical communities, often mixing nostalgia with critical insight. Expect candid anecdotes, robust music history, and thoughtful discussions about purity culture, conservatism, and the evolving relationship between faith and mainstream culture. A strong fit for listeners who want both context and storytelling, with occasional humor and nuanced critique of a subculture that remains influential today.
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