John Schlitt - Stories from Petra and the Life of a Lead Singer

Original Air Date: September 11, 2023On this episode Josh welcomes John Schlitt, the lead singer of Petra since 1986! You can't discuss the beginnings of Christian Music without mentioning the name Petra. The band formed in 1972 and paved the way for so many Christian artists and bands. At its peak Petra was known as the biggest Christian Band in the world. They have sold nearly 10 million albumsPetra has been celebrating their 50th Anniversary as a band (formed in 1972) with a series of shows. On Saturday, November 4th they will be performing at New Hope Community Church. A few tickets are still available but they won't last long.Get Tickets: https://petranashville.comJosh and John will go down Petra's "memory lane" as they discuss John joining the band in 1986 and the wonderful peak years of the band that followed. Albums Discussed:Beat the SystemBack to the StreetThis Means War!On Fire!Petra Praise - The Rock Cries OutBeyond BeliefUnseen PowerWake Up CallThis episode is a must listen for fans of Petra and those who followed Christian Music since the beginning. Josh Huisman is the Senior Pastor of New Hope Community Church in Brentwood, Tennessee. He is a pastor, artist, singer/songwriter, blogger, and now, a PODCASTER! Visit New Hope's Website: www.newhopechurchtn.orgVisit Josh Huisman's Website: www.joshhuisman.comVisit Petra's Nashville Page: https://petranashville.comVisit John Schlitt's Page: https://johnschlitt.comLike/Follow/Whatever it Takes/Do it HereFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoshHuismanPodcastTwitter (X): https://twitter.com/johuispodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshhuismanpodcast/Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJoshHuismanPodcastListen On:Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/josh-huismanApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-josh-huisman-podcast/id1688067162Amazon: https://www.amazon.in/The-Josh-Huisman-Podcast/dp/B0C5B4NJMWiHeart Podcasts: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-josh-huisman-podcast-115186628/***********************************© 2023 Josh Huisman. All rights reserved.#JoshHuismanPodcast #johuismusic #newhopin #petranashville #petra #johnschlitt