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EPISODE · Jul 1, 2026 · 43 MIN

John James of the Newsboys

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Send us Fan MailJoin Dr. Ashley and his very special guest, John James, founding member of the Newsboys. John helps us to understand what happened in personal life that led to him being asked to leave the band and how God met him at his breaking point. Also learn about the early days of Newsboys, his thoughts on today's Christian music landscape, Steve Taylor's collaboration, and lots more. This is a super encouraging episode!John's ministry: https://www.ireachusa.com/John's book, Newsboy: My Story of Hope and Redemption: https://amzn.to/3QqPJApCheck out John's newest album, God of the Second Chance, out now!Your favorite 90s CCM mixtape just become a devotional book! Check out: Mixtape Theology: 90s Christian Edition, and revisit 90s Christian music and culture.Come hang out with us and fellow mixtape theologians on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @MixtapeTheology or by visiting mixtapetheology.com/stuffCome check out 90s Christian swag at our merch store at mixtapetheology.comWe are part of the NRT (New Release Today) podcast network. Find more Christian music related podcasts at newreleasetoday.com

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Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Ashley and his very special guest, John James, founding member of the Newsboys. John helps us to understand what happened in personal life that led to him being asked to leave the band and how God met him at his breaking point. Also learn about the early days of Newsboys, his thoughts on today's Christian music landscape, Steve Taylor's collaboration, and lots more. This is a super encouraging episode! John's ministry: https://www.ireachusa.com/ John's book, Ne...

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