Mixtape Theology
by Mixtape Theology
As part-devotional & part-90’s retrospective, Mixtape Theology is an exercise in going deeper into the Bible verses behind our favorite 90s CCM songs resulting in a fuller understanding of God and His redemptive plan. We also poke fun and reminisce about what made the 90s Christian culture so awesome. Hosted by Dr. Ashley Mofield & Rachel Cash.
Episodes
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Steven Curtis Chapman's "Still Listening"
Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Ashley as he revisits the theology found within Steven Curtis Chapman's "Still Listening" from the 1994 album Heaven in the Real World. Lyrics: https://www.newreleasetoday.com/lyrics/79202 Your favorite 90s CCM mixtape just become a devotional book! Check out: Mixtape...
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FFH's You Found Me
Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Ashley as he discusses the theology in the lyrics of FFH's "You Found Me" from their 2003 Ready to Fly album. Lyrics: https://www.newreleasetoday.com/lyrics/10767 Your favorite 90s CCM mixtape just become a devotional book! Check out: Mixtape Theology: 90s Christian...
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Petra & "Beyond Belief" the Movie!
Send us Fan Mail Imagine hearing your favorite band's music in a movie on the big screen at your local theater! It's happening with the new movie, Beyond Belief, which features music from Petra! Join Dr. Ashley and the movie's Executive Producer and Writer Joe Sanders to talk about the movie and...
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Songwriter Dave Clark
Send us Fan Mail Meet the man behind so much of the music you love: songwriter Dave Clark. He’s written for Sandi Patty, 4Him, Phillips, Craig & Dean, Greg Long, Larnelle Harris, and many more. Many of his songs were born from a personal struggle, a decades-long battle that brought him to his…
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John James of the Newsboys
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…
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Pro-life Ministry & Al Denson's "Be the One"
Send us Fan Mail How can you "be the one?" Inspired by Al Denson's 1990 hit "Be the One," we're exploring a ministry called Speak for the Unborn. Join host Rachel Cash and guest Matthew Harper, Executive Director of Speak for the Unborn. Speak for the Unborn equips believers to speak for unborn...
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Charlie Peacock's "One Man Gets Around"
Send us Fan Mail How far has the name of Jesus gone? You might be surprised. Join host Rachel Cash as she talks about the theology in Charlie Peacock's 1995 song, "One Man Gets Around," the moon, and the Artemis II Mission. Listen to the Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-Bcb2YQ_gc Audio…
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"Here I Am To Worship" with guest Adam Callis
Send us Fan Mail Let's talk about the 2001 song, "Here I Am to Worship" by Tim Hughes. Join Rachel Cash and her guest Adam Callis as they invite you to think about the song's source text (Philippians 2), consider Christ's humility, and explore ways that we can lean into humility in our walk with...
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Reminiscing with Plus One's Nathan Walters
Send us Fan Mail Remember Plus One? Join Dr. Ashley and special guest Nathan Walters to talk about his time in Plus One and how God orchestrated his path to lead him to where he is today as a full-time music producer. We "Promise" it's definitely a fun episode. ;)...
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Remembering Rich Mullins with Ragamuffin Archive
Send us Fan Mail There was nobody like Rich Mullins. Join Dr. Ashley as we remember Rich Mullins and efforts made to preserve his music with special guest Joe Cook of Ragamuffin Archive. Website: https://www.ragamuffinarchive.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RagamuffinArchive Podcasts:...
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90s Christians' Favorite New Museum with special guest Steve Gilreath
Send us Fan Mail What if I told you that I've seen Peter Furler's space suit from the "Take Me to Your Leader" music video up close, and yes, and it was glorious? You can see it, too, at the brand-new Museum of Christian & Gospel Music (aka "The C&G") in Nashville, TN. Amy Grant's iconic...
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Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Send us Fan Mail When is the last time you've pondered the lyrics of this classic Christmas hymn, "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing?" Join Dr. Ashley as he finds the parallels in Scripture. Merry Christmas! Your favorite 90s CCM mixtape just become a devotional book! Check out: Mixtape Theology: 90s...
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Tozer in 90s CCM Part 2
Send us Fan Mail We found another 90s CCM song inspired by A.W. Tozer's The Pursuit of God. Join Rachel Cash as we talk about the theology in Steven Curtis Chapman's "Children of the Burning Heart." Lyrics: https://www.newreleasetoday.com/lyricsdetail.php?lyrics_id=10363 Additional Bible verses…
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I found Tozer in 90s CCM?
Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder where songwriters get their inspiration? Join host Rachel Cash as we explore A.W. Tozer's influence on some 90s CCM lyrics. Beautiful Sound Lyrics: https://www.newreleasetoday.com/lyricsdetail.php?lyrics_id=5476 The Pursuit of God: https://a.co/d/7Bu6ot3 Articles...
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Steven Curtis Chapman's Speechless
Send us Fan Mail Inspired by Steven Curtis Chapman's 1999 hit, Speechless, Dr. Ashley discusses the theology in the song. How can we cultivate a speechless faith that is astonished and amazed? Your favorite 90s CCM mixtape just become a devotional book! Check out: Mixtape Theology: 90s Christian...
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All Star United's "La La Land" with guest Michelle Nezat
Send us Fan Mail It's so grand living in La La Land...or is it? Join host Rachel Cash and guest Michelle Nezat as they discuss All Star United's satirical hit, "La La Land." You'll also hear about Michelle's new book A Seat at the Table. Want to move past "La La Land?" Download your freebies and...
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Interview with PFR: The lost album "Disappear"
Send us Fan Mail Did you know that PFR made an album in the early 2000s that was only on the shelves for two weeks? That lost album, Disappear, is being brought back to life again. Join Dr. Ashley as he interviews Joel Hanson, Mark Nash, and Patrick Andrew of PFR. Learn more about the genesis of...
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Hanging out with Mixtape Theologians
Send us Fan Mail One of the most rewarding parts of Mixtape Theology has been finding our 90s CCM tribe and meeting friends through our social media pages. Join host Rachel Cash as she has a nostalgic, informal chat with two new friends, Dean Deaver and Mike Crose, that she met through Mixtape...
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4Him's "Future Generations"
Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Ashley as he discusses the theology in 4Him's "Future Generations." Our goal should be not to pass down a religion but rather a personal relationship and living hope of Christ to future generations. Read the lyrics:...
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Replay: Jaci Velasquez's "Glory"
Send us Fan Mail This is an encore replay of our episode inspired by Jaci Velasquez's song "Glory." You can catch Jaci as the host of the upcoming We Love Christian Music Awards on April 8, 2025. Tickets are available now. *We're sorry, but the book giveaway is over. Your favorite 90s CCM mixtape...
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Christian Film with Gigi Orsillo
Send us Fan Mail Let's talk about christian films, movie making, and kingdom work with actress Gigi Orsillo. You may recognize her from movies like Running the Bases and Family Camp. Old school 90s CCM kids will definitely know her as the female student in Carman's epic "Great God" music video!...
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Christian Hip-Hop & Rap with guest Knowdaverbs
Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Ashley and special guest Knowdaverbs as they talk about all things Christian Hip-Hop and Rap - where it's at and where it's headed. Grab your syllabus. It's time for class. Check out VILLAGE KNG, Verb's current music collaboration with Pettidee:...
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A Way in the Manger
Send us Fan Mail We've all heard the classic Christmas carol "Away in a Manger," but have you thought to consider how Jesus is THE WAY in a manger. Let's take a few minutes to reflect on the miracle of Jesus' birth. Your favorite 90s CCM mixtape just become a devotional book! Check out: Mixtape...
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Shout to the Lord with guest Jessica Morris
Send us Fan Mail It's a great day to Shout to the Lord! Join host Rachel Cash and special guest and Aussie, Jessica Morris of the Between You and Me Podcast. "Shout to the Lord" was released in 1994 by the Australian church Hillsong. This song was woven into the fabric of Jessica's childhood and...
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Saviour Machine's Behold a Pale Horse
Send us Fan Mail What is the Pale Horse in Revelation? Join host Rachel Cash as she discusses the theology in Saviour Machine's 1998 Behold a Pale Horse. Read the lyrics: https://www.newreleasetoday.com/albumdetail.php?album_id=7553 We are part of the NRT Podcast Network. Find more Christian…
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Steven Curtis Chapman's More to This Life
Send us Fan Mail Is there more to this life? Inspired by Ecclesiastes, Dr. Ashley discusses the theology in Steven Curtis Chapman's song "More to This Life." Read the lyrics: https://www.newreleasetoday.com/lyricsdetail.php?lyrics_id=10396 Your favorite 90s CCM mixtape just become a devotional...
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Audio Adrenaline's It is Well With My Soul with Nathan Drake of Reawaken Hymns
Send us Fan Mail We're talking about the theology in the classic hymn "It is Well With My Soul," which was covered by Audio Adrenaline featuring Ginny Owens on their Underdog album. Who better to talk about this hymn than Nathan Drake of Reawaken Hymns? Let's do this. Find more about Nathan at:...
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Christian Radio in the 90s with guest Doug Griffin
Send us Fan Mail Christian radio was a major influence on us in the 90s. One of the major voices for Christian radio is our guest, Christian radio DJ Doug Griffin. He'll discuss the ministry aspects of radio and some common questions about today's Christian radio, such as: Do you ever get tired…
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Jeff Deyo, SonicFlood, and 90s Worship with Guest Jeff Deyo
Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Ashley as he talks with SonicFlood's Jeff Deyo. Learn the history behind the band, what Jeff has been up to lately, and his thoughts on today's modern worship. Get his new single "All Who Are Thirsty (Break Through the Stars)" on the Nineties Worship Night album at...
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Charlie Peacock & Andi Ashworth
Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder if much of what you do even matters? Hear from Charlie Peacock and Andi Ashworth. Both are authors of a new book, Why Everything That Doesn't Matter, Matters So Much: The Way of Love in a World of Hurt. Dr. Ashley considers this the book best of the year. Find hope,...
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Remember 90s Worship Music? (Guest: Chad Gentry of Nineties Worship Night)
Send us Fan Mail You still remember the motions to "waves of Mercy, waves of grace...", don't you? You aren't alone. Join Dr. Ashley and special guest Chad Gentry of Nineties Worship Night. Together, we will remember some of these best worship tunes of the 90s, learn the story behind them, and…
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PFR's That Kind of Love
Send us Fan Mail What's the greatest story ever told? Join host, Dr. Ashley, as he talks about the theology behind PFR's 1993 song, "That Kind of Love." Your favorite 90s CCM mixtape just become a devotional book! Check out: Mixtape Theology: 90s Christian Edition, and revisit 90s Christian music...
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Replay: Did 90s Purity Culture Get it Wrong?
Send us Fan Mail This is an encore replay from 2020. Abstinence = Purity? Did you have the True Love Waits ring bling to prove it? Join Rachel Cash as she interviews Rachel Joy Welcher, author of "Talking Back to Purity Culture." Our new book, Mixtape Theology: 90s Christian Edition, is available...
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Getting 90s CCM Nostalgic with Denise Jones of Point of Grace
Send us Fan Mail Join host Dr. Ashley and special guest Denise Jones of the quintessential 90s CCM female vocal group Point of Grace. How did they get started? What made 90s CCM so special? How did she deal with being a busy parent, wife, and artist? Lots more... Check out their TOUR, their BOOK...
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4Him's A Strange Way to Save the World
Send us Fan Mail If you could save the world, how would you do it? Merry Christmas! Join Dr. Ashley as he explores the theology in 4Him's 1993 song, "A Strange Way to Save the World." Your favorite 90s CCM mixtape just become a devotional book! Check out: Mixtape Theology: 90s Christian Edition,...
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Bonus: Yo Mama's So 90's Christian
Send us Fan Mail You know about Yo Mama jokes, but this one is a little different... Yo Mama's so 90s Christian ___________. Special thanks to our social media followers for sending in some truly hilarious responses. See all of the responses: Facebook:...
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Charlie Peacock's When I Stand With You
Send us Fan Mail As we get older, the feeling to see Jesus face to face can grow stronger and stronger. Let's talk about what that will be like. Join host Rachel Cash as she discusses the theology in Charlie Peacock's 1991 song When I Stand with You. Read the lyrics:...
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Mylon LeFevre & Friends' Give Thanks
Send us Fan Mail Being thankful becomes our anchor into the very heart of God, the giver of every good gift. Written in the 70's by Henry Smith, Give Thanks was covered by Don Moen, Hosanna Music, Mylon LeFevre & Friends among others. Read the lyrics:...
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NewSong's Miracles
Send us Fan Mail Do you believe in miracles? Join Dr. Ashley as he discusses the theology in NewSong's Miracle. Read the lyrics: https://www.newreleasetoday.com/lyricsdetail.php?lyrics_id=60559 We are part of the NRT Podcast Network. Find more Christian music related podcasts at…
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Bonus: Defense of 90s Christian Cheese
Send us Fan Mail Who says corny and cheesy are bad? Can God use humor? At Mixtape Theology, we lean into the 90s Christian cheese. Join Dr. Ashley as he chats with the illustrator of our new book Mixtape Theology: 90s Christian Edition, Liz King. You can follow Liz on her socials: Facebook...
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What are THE best albums of 90s CCM?
Send us Fan Mail Can you name your top 10 favorite albums of 90s CCM? It's harder than it looks! Join Dr. Ashley, Rachel Cash and special guest Josh Balogh as they discuss their personal best 90s CCM albums and the albums they consider the best of the genre. Did yours make the cut? Read Josh's…
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Michael W. Smith's Give It Away & Kentucky Rose
Send us Fan Mail Jesus is the ultimate example of what love can truly be. Now we can love others because He first loved us. Let's stop and reflect on that together as Dr. Ashley discusses the theology in Michael W. Smith's Give It Away and Kentucky Rose. Kentucky Rose lyrics:...
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Twila Paris' What Am I Without You?
Send us Fan Mail You've heard "I am enough." Is that true? Join Rachel Cash as we explore the theology in Twila Paris' 1992 song, What Am I Without You? Read the lyrics: https://www.newreleasetoday.com/lyricsdetail.php?lyrics_id=77973 We are part of the NRT Podcast Network. Find more Christian...
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Plumb's God-Shaped Hole
Send us Fan Mail How is it that while the universe can't contain God, we are designed to be God containers? Join host, Dr. Ashley, as he explores the theology in Plumb's song God-Shaped Hole from their 1999 album Candycoatedwaterdrops. Read the lyrics here:...
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Christian Metal: Bride's Psychedelic Super Jesus
Send us Fan Mail Let's talk about 90s Christian metal. Guest Britt Mooney from Christian Geeks Classic Rockcast schools host, Rachel Cash, on Bride's Psychedelic Super Jesus. Also, Britt explains why Christian metal can speak to audiences in a way that mainstream Christian CCM just doesn't.…
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Steven Curtis Chapman's I Am Found in You
Send us Fan Mail Where else could I go? Join Rachel Cash as she discusses the theology in Steven Curtis Chapman's I Am Found in You. Read the lyrics: https://www.newreleasetoday.com/lyricsdetail.php?lyrics_id=47807 We are part of the NRT Podcast Network. Find more Christian music related podcasts...
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Rich Mullins' Hello Old Friends (Bellsburg Edition)
Send us Fan Mail What is the greatest tool Christians have in evangelism? Join Dr. Ashley as he discusses the theology in Rich Mullins' Hello Old Friends and gives a review of Andrew Peterson's tribute cover from the 2022 tribute album Bellsburg (The Songs of Rich Mullins). Hello Old Friends...
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Audio Adrenaline's Get Down: Part 2
Send us Fan Mail In a two-part episode, join Rachel Cash as she discusses the theology in Audio Adrenaline's 1999 song Get Down. Read the lyrics: https://www.newreleasetoday.com/lyricsdetail.php?lyrics_id=98125 We are part of the NRT Podcast Network. Find more Christian music related podcasts at...
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Bonus: Tell me you love 90s CCM without telling me you love 90s CCM
Send us Fan Mail On this bonus episode, we share some of your responses to the challenge: Tell me you love 90s CCM without telling me you love 90s CCM. We are part of the NRT Podcast Network. Find more Christian music related podcasts at NewReleaseToday.com Your favorite 90s CCM mixtape just…
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Audio Adrenaline's Get Down: Part 1
Send us Fan Mail In a two-part episode, join Rachel Cash as she discusses the theology in Audio Adrenaline's 1999 song Get Down. Read the lyrics: https://www.newreleasetoday.com/lyricsdetail.php?lyrics_id=98125 We are part of the NRT Podcast Network. Find more Christian music related podcasts at...
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As part-devotional & part-90’s retrospective, Mixtape Theology is an exercise in going deeper into the Bible verses behind our favorite 90s CCM songs resulting in a fuller understanding of God and His redemptive plan. We also poke fun and reminisce about what made the 90s Christian culture so awesome. Hosted by Dr. Ashley Mofield & Rachel Cash.
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