Episodes
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This Record Label Is Changing the Christian Music Industry | The I'm Clifford Today Show #81
What is Anotherland and where did it come from? Why are all these big name Christian music artists signing with them and what is their heart for music? We try to answer all these questions and discuss much more.Support me on Patreon and watch The Bonus Tracks at:...
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The Current State of CCM w/ Jonathan Allen Wright & Sower | The I'm Clifford Today Show #80
Today, I am joined by my good friends Jonathan Allen Wright and Eric Tuffendsam from Sower and we discuss the recent events in the Christian music industry, all the good and the bad, and we give our thoughts on where the CCM industry is at and where we think it's going.Support Jonathan Allen...
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Forrest Frank, the Dove Awards, and Football | The I'm Clifford Today Show #79
A Christian Superbowl Halftime show? Forrest Frank is selling $100 hoodies? The Dove Awards are evil??? So much to cover! And I cover it all with my good friend Stephen!Support me on Patreon and watch The Bonus Tracks at: https://www.patreon.com/c/imcliffordtodayWant your music on our Spotlight...
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AI Is Infiltrating Christian Music | The I'm Clifford Today Show #78
AI has been a hot-topic at least for the last couple years. And now not only does it seem to be affecting the music industry, but it already seems to creeping its way into Christian music. In this episode, we discuss what this means to us as Christians and how we should respond.Support me on...
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Christian Artists React To Charlie Kirk's Death | The I'm Clifford Today Show #77
On September 10, 2025, Charlie Kirk was assassinated. It was an event that has affected millions of people, including some Christian artists. In this episode, we discuss their reactions and the effect his death has had on the Church as a whole.Support me on Patreon and watch The Bonus Tracks at:...
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The Many Sins of Sean Feucht | The I'm Clifford Today Show #76
Sean Feucht is a well-known worship leader, evangelist, and political activist. He has also been accused of many cases of deception, fraud, and spiritual abuse. We discuss all of his surrounding controversies and talk about what that means for us as Christians and consumers.Support me on Patreon...
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Tyson Motsenbocker Doesn't Wanna Be On the Internet Anymore | The I'm Clifford Today Show #75
Feel like not enough people are talking about this. So we're breaking down the prophetic new EP from Tyson Motsenbocker, Minor Love, and how it addressesur modern problems with the Internet and social media.Support me on Patreon and watch The Bonus Tracks at:...
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Zane Vickery: Creating His Life's Soundtrack | The I'm Clifford Today Show #74 (Audiofeed 2025)
For the final episode in our Audiofeed interview episodes, we're joined by artist Zane Vickery. Zane gets into his life and what led him to getting into music and the compelling story behind the writing of his latest album, Interloper. Plus, a lot of other really cool things!Check out Zane's…
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Shooting the Breeze w/ Jonathan Allen Wright | The I'm Clifford Today Show #73 (Audiofeed 2025 Edition)
In the second of our three Audiofeed edition episodes, I sit down with singer/songwriter/YouTuber Jonathan Allen Wright. Like long lost friends who just met, we talk about our favorite bands, what it's like being a content creator in both video and music form, and how it feels to have had Steven...
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Planting What's True w/ Sower (Interview) | The I'm Clifford Today Show #72 (Audiofeed 2025 Edition)
In the first of our three Audiofeed edition episodes, I have a conversation with Eric Tuffendsam from Sower. We talk about everything from our shared love for Keith Green, to what it means to preach the truth in the industry, to what it means to be bold in our music.Support me on Patreon and…
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Michael Tait and the Implosion of the Christian Music Industry | The I'm Clifford Today Show #71
In this episode, we will be discussing the unfortunate situation surrounding Michael Tait and the allegations that have been brought up against him. We will be going through the reports and testimonies from the victims and all the events that have taken place since the news broke out as well as...
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Our Favorite Christian Music Videos | The I'm Clifford Today Show #70
The show is back! And we're back with a list of our favorite Christian music videos! Did we mention any that you like? What are some of your favorites?Support me on Patreon and watch The Bonus Tracks at: https://www.patreon.com/c/imcliffordtodayWant your music on our Spotlight segment? Submit it...
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Cory Asbury's Latest Flub and Other Things... | The I'm Clifford Today Show #69
What did Cory Asbury do this time? Seems like his latest single has some Biblical and historical inaccuracies mentioned in its lyrics. Was it intentional or an accident? This week, we also discuss an altercation involving Josiah Queen's wife caught on tape as well as an old quote from Rich…
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The Everglow by Mae: an Analysis and Review | The I'm Clifford Today Show #68
Is this the greatest album Tooth and Nail has ever released? Many people think so. Now that The Everglow has recently celebrated its twentieth anniversary, we think it's high time we go through this quintessential album from Mae track by track!Support me on Patreon and watch The Bonus Tracks at:...
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Say Goodnight Kevin Has Not Said Goodnight Yet! | The I'm Clifford Today Show #67
If you've been around the Christian side of YouTube long enough, you might have come across at least one of Kevin McCreary's many takedowns of almost any given Christian movie through his channel @saygoodnightkevin . But what has he been up to lately? We catch up with Kevin in today's episode to...
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Michael Tait Steps Away From the Microphone | The I'm Clifford Today Show #66
This week, we're finally getting around to talking about the biggest story in CCM today. Why did Michael Tait leave the Newsboys? Are these allegations hurled against him true? What does the future hold for the Newsboys? We discuss all these things and more!Support me on Patreon and watch The…
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Top Ten Best Christian Hit Songs of 2024 | The I'm Clifford Today Show #65
I know it's always hard to believe. But there was actually some really good Christian music last year! Join me as I share the chart-topping songs that made an impact on me. Any of your favorites make this list?https://www.patreon.com/c/imcliffordtodayCheck out Hope Beyond Suffering's new single,...
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Top Ten Worst Christian Hit Songs of 2024 | The I'm Clifford Today Show #64
Get ready, because we’re diving into the cringe-worthy, questionable, and downright baffling Christian songs that somehow made it onto the charts in 2024! From unoriginal production to lyrics that make you do a double take, we’re breaking down the ten tracks that had us shaking our heads and...
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Top Ten Best Christian Albums of 2024 | The I'm Clifford Today Show #63
We're back! To kick off this new season, I'm joined by Scott Fryberger from JesusFreakHideout.com as we both share our favorite Christian albums from 2024. Want your music on our Spotlight segment? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/YFsEUTjcVku1h1aTA New Sherwood Forest music! New single "Feed My...
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The Christian Hip-hop Christmas Album You Never Knew About! | The I'm Clifford Today Show #62
'Tis the season to be jolly! It is also the season to talk about a long lost relic of Christian hip-hop history that isn't available on streaming platforms, a Christmas hip-hop compilation album from 1990 released by Forefront Records called Yo! Ho Ho! Featured in this compilation are tracks from...
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Finding Common Ground When We Disagree | The I'm Clifford Today Show #61
This week, we are discussing John Cooper from Skillet's interview on The BlackSheep Podcast. We also go over the recent news involving As I Lay Dying and Tim Lambesis. After all that, we give our opinions on new music from John Van Deusen, half-alive, SOWER, and Paul Meany. Watch the show after…
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My Favorite Christian Albums of All Time (500 Subs Special) | The I'm Clifford Today Show #60
Today, in celebration of receiving 500 subscribers on YouTube, I am going solo and sharing my top ten favorite Christian albums of all time. I also give some quick reviews on new music from Tigerwine, Jonathan Allen Wright, Jackie Hill Perry, and LO CLOUD. New Sherwood Forest music! New single...
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What Are the Spookiest Songs In Christian Music? | The I'm Clifford Today Show #59
Need some songs to add to your Trunk Or Treat or Hallelujah Party playlist? We got you covered! Clifford and the rest of the gang share what they think are the best Halloween-related songs in Christian music! We also take the time to go through a recent article from The Gospel Coalition on why...
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Bloodlines Stands Up | The I'm Clifford Today Show #58
Content warning! This week, we're talking about Bloodlines and their recent stance against pornography on stage. We also get into the potential return of Vans' Warped Tour and what that could mean for Christian music! At the end, we give our quick reviews of new releases from John Van Deusen,...
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John James: Still Letting His Light Shine (Interview) | The I'm Clifford Today Show #57
We had the very special honor of having John James on the show. In this conversation, John discusses his time as the former frontman of the Newsboys, what God did in His life since leaving the band, and the new album he's been working on! Afterwards, Clifford and the panel share their thoughts on...
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We're Making Everyone Mad With This Episode | The I'm Clifford Today Show #56
We're tackling all the spicy topics today! First, we'll be talking about Skillet's most recent single, "Unpopular," and all the conversation surrounding it. And then we'll be discussing the recent statements from My Epic's Aaron Stone on the BlackSheep Podcast. And to wrap it all up, we give our...
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Breaking Barriers w/ John Van Deusen (Part 2) | The I'm Clifford Today Show #55
John Van Deusen and I continue our conversation from where we left off at Audiofeed. We talk everything from touring life to his faith and how it influences his music to his upcoming projects! At the end, I review new music from Starflyer 59, Sixpence None the Richer, Chase Tremaine, and Jonathan...
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Breaking Barriers w/ John Van Deusen (Part 1) | The I'm Clifford Today Show #54 (Audiofeed 2024)
This weeks episode features my conversation with artist John Van Deusen at @AudioFeedFestival . John discusses everything from his (I Am) Origami projects to pushing boundaries in Christian art and having fun. Be on the lookout for part 2 of our conversation in the next episode! Afterwards,...
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Joshua Jackson Is Making Sure (Interview) | The I'm Clifford Today Show #53 (Audiofeed 2024 Edition)
In this episode, we are featuring my conversation that I had with Joshua Aubrey Jackson of Make Sure at @AudioFeedFestival this year! We talk everything from band names to signing to Tooth and Nail to Calvinism! The Wingfeather Saga: Season One Commentary:...
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Our Time At Audiofeed 2024 | The I'm Clifford Today Show #52
This week, I am joined by my new cohost, Nic Gundy! We both attended Audiofeed Festival 2024! So we wanted to talk about it. We also took some time to discuss Anne Wilson's latest controversial hit, "Songs About Whiskey." The Wingfeather Saga: Season One Commentary:...
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Top Ten Best Christian Albums of 1994 | The I'm Clifford Today Show #51
I turned 30 this past June! Do you know what else turns 30 this year? A bunch of Christian albums! So I thought it appropriate to listen to a bunch of Christian albums from 1994 and rank my favorite ones! Also, we are join by our new co-host, Joshua Morgan! The Wingfeather Saga: Season One...
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The 50th Episode! | The I'm Clifford Today Show #50
Huzzah! We made it to 50 episodes! Today, we're just gonna chill and play some Hope Nation song battles! The Wingfeather Saga: Season One Commentary: https://cliffordclose.bandcamp.com/album/the-wingfeather-saga-season-one-commentary Want your music on our Spotlight segment? Submit it here:...
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Processing Divorce and Grief | The I'm Clifford Today Show #49
This week, we're gonna be navigating the pain and grief of divorce by analyzing Judah & the Lion's latest album, The Process. Interested in joining the show as a co-host? Fill out this form! https://forms.gle/MgZwnbRiPi7QRpcz6 My appearance on Chase Tremaine's Clubcast:...
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Talking About THAT Cory Asbury Song | The I'm Clifford Today Show #48
It's time to finally deal with this once and for all... Gonna be discussing one of the most controversial worship songs of the past decade. We'll also be discussing John James' announcement of new music! Support John James: https://www.gofundme.com/f/johns-new-album-going-public Interested in...
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Supporting Creatives with Creativity w/ MasterEth | The I'm Clifford Today Show #47
Today, we are joined YouTuber, essayist, and documentarian, MasterEth. We talk about things like our shared trials of what it's like sharing content on the internet, his heart for bringing the spotlight to other independent creators, and how his faith plays a part in what he does. Subscribe to...
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The Judah & the Lion EP You Didn’t Know About | The I'm Clifford Today Show #46
A Judah & the Lion EP not available to buy, download, or stream anywhere. But it's real! And we're gonna talk about it. We're also gonna make AI rewrite classic Christian songs. Want your music on our Spotlight segment? Email me at [email protected] Support Outward Conversation and their...
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A Pilgrimage of Faith and Music with Nic Gundy | The I'm Clifford Today Show #45
This week, we're joined by my good friend Nic Gundy! We discuss our past together, his music, and his faith journey he's been through over the years. Support Nic Gundy and his music: https://linktr.ee/Nic_Gundy_Music Want your music on our Spotlight segment? Email me at [email protected]...
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I Wrote A Song About Deconstruction | The I'm Clifford Today Show #44
Today, we're celebrating the release of my new song from Sherwood Forest, "Disentangle," by going through the lyrics and the actual meaning behind the song. We'll also be talking about the recent Audiofeed lineup announcements as well as all the #CCMTournament craze! Want your music on our...
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Raising Christian Art From the Dead w/ Joshua S. Porter | The I'm Clifford Today Show #43
This week, I have a pleasant conversation with a Christian punk hero of mine, Joshua S. Porter (formerly Josh Dies of Showbread). I talk with him about his time in Showbread, Christians and art, and how all that relates to his new book, With All Its Teeth. Want your music on our Spotlight…
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Top Ten Best Christian Albums of 2023 | The I'm Clifford Today Show #42
Finally gonna be listing my favorite Christian albums of 2023! Want your music on our Spotlight segment? Email me at [email protected] Support The One Takers and their music: https://mailchi.mp/911996c59dd5/one-takers-music New Sherwood Forest music! "Lost & Found" album of unreleased…
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In A Days with Chase Tremaine (Interview) | The I'm Clifford Today Show #41
We are joined today by Chase Tremaine, independent artist as well as podcast host and writer for JesusFreakHideout.com. We talk about podcasting, his musical career, his new material coming out this year, as well as breaking up with your girlfriend because "God told you to"! Support Chase…
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Top Ten Best Christian Hit Songs of 2023 | The I'm Clifford Today Show #40
Time for some positivity! Gonna list what I believe were the best hit songs from the Christian music charts! Want your music on our Spotlight segment? Email me at [email protected] Support dreaded dale and their music: https://dreadeddale.bandcamp.com/track/deception New Sherwood Forest...
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Top Ten Worst Christian Hit Songs of 2023 | The I'm Clifford Today Show #39
I'm back! And of course, we're starting this season off with a bang and talking about which were the worst Christian chart-topping songs of last year. Should be fun, right? Want your music on our Spotlight segment? Email me at [email protected] Support Joel Jupp and his music:...
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Ranking All of Anberlin's Albums | The I'm Clifford Today Show #38
For the last episode before my holiday break, I will be going through and ranking all of Anberlin's studio albums. As a Christmas bonus, I'll also be reacting to a Christmas album I made when I was a young boy! Want your music on our Spotlight segment? Email me at [email protected]…
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What Mike Mains Can Teach Us About Deconstruction | The I'm Clifford Today Show #37
This week, we're gonna be taking a close look at Mike Mains & the Branches' existential "Losing My Head" from their latest album, Memory Unfixed. We're also gonna talk about why these Christian artists be cussing so much! Want your music on our Spotlight segment? Email me at...
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Coming Home with Benjamin Daniel | The I'm Clifford Today Show #36
Today, Benjamin Daniel returns to the show to talk about his latest album, Home Enough For Now, and the grief and growing that inspired it. Check out Home Enough For Now by Benjamin Daniel on Bandcamp (https://benjamindanielmusic.bandcamp.com/album/home-enough-for-now-2) or anywhere you stream...
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Throwin' It Back 90s Style with Mixtape Theology | The I'm Clifford Today Show #34
Today, we are joined by the awesome people behind Mixtape Theology, Dr. William "Ashley" Mofield and Rachel Cash. In this interview, we discuss their upcoming book as well as 90s CCM and how it ties to theology. Pre-order their book, "Mixtape Theology: A devotional and retrospective inspired by…
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Oliver Anthony and Christian Music | The I'm Clifford Today Show #33
I'M BAAAAACK! A lot to catch up on. But we're mainly gonna talk about Oliver Anthony and what he has to do with the Christian music industry. Want your music on our Spotlight segment? Email me at [email protected] Support Fepeste and their music:...
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Ronnie Martin (Joy Electric) Interview - Audiofeed 2023
Here is the great conversation I had with Ronnie Martin from Joy Electric. Such a great guy and insightful conversation. Hope you all enjoy! Music by @ProdRiddiman New Sherwood Forest music! "Even In the Wild" https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/sherwoodforest/even-in-the-wild-2 "Noble Fantasy"...
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Becoming the Archetype Interview - Audiofeed 2023
Here is the great conversation I had with the dudes in Becoming the Archetype. Thanks to these guys for being such great sports and for people at Audiofeed for trusting me with a microphone. Hope you all enjoy! Music by @ProdRiddiman New Sherwood Forest music! "Even In the Wild"...
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