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Song Revolution with John Chisum — 266 episodes

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1

CLARK BECKHAM: Are You Settling For Average?

2

JOHN CHISUM: Don't Be A Lazy Songwriter

3

GINNY OWENS: Different Kind Of Water

4

DANIEL DOSS: Revival and Songwriting

5

SHAYLEE SIMEONE: Honest Jesus Music

6

AMANDA JANSON: Sinner To Saint

7

JOHN CHISUM: Can AI Write Christian Music?

8

JACKSON DREYER: Letting Life Shape The Song

9

LAURA OSNES: Faith, Art, and Starting Over

10

MICAH CHRISTOPHER: Writing From Where You Are

11

JOHN CHISUM: Stop Waiting, Start Writing

12

DAN DEAN: 25 Years of Ministry with Phillips, Craig, and Dean

13

ANDREW GREER: Songwriting and Storytelling

14

SARAH KROGER: Invitation to the Desert

15

CLARK BECKHAM: Micro Moments of Flow State

16

NIKI LOU SAVICH: Songs Born From Poetry

17

MICHAEL LEE BROWN: From Broadway to Songwriting

18

STOWTOWN WORSHIP: Unity, Legacy, and Worship

19

JOHN CHISUM: The Craft of Christmas Songwriting

20

JAMIE JAMGOCHIAN: Learning to Wait Well with God

21

MARY LOU KAYSER: The Power of Poetry

22

ED RODE: We Are All Storytellers

23

JOHN CHISUM: Developing The Skill of Rewriting

24

Steele Crosswhite & Caleb Yetton: From Rock to Redemption

25

DAWN & STEVE: Faith, Radio, and Soul Care

26

CLARK BECKHAM: American Idol Finalist on Songwriting & Surrender

27

MIA FIELDES: Writing From Revelation

28

JOHN CHISUM: Does God Really Give You Songs?

29

STAFF EDITION: NCS Staff Takeover

30

ANDREW GREER: Mysticism, Minimalism, and Music

31

JOHN CHISUM: Inside Music Publishing

32

JOHN CHISUM: Music Publishing in 2025

33

MADALYN ROSE: Forgiveness, Faith, and Finding Your Voice

34

JOHN CHISUM: Time, Tithe, and Talent

35

DAN DEAN: 25 Years of Ministry with Phillips, Craig, and Dean

36

JOHN CHISUM: Want to Be a Christian Artist?

37

JUSTIN GAMBINO: Turning Trials Into Testimony

38

JOHN CHISUM: Mapping Your Next Steps in Music Making

39

CHRIS WEINBERG: Build a Business For Your Music

40

JOHN CHISUM: How Music Works Now

41

MANDY MORRIS: Overcoming Writers Block with EMDR

42

SARAH KROGER: Invitation to the Desert

43

JOHN CHISUM: Killer Ideas and the Unforgettable Titles (Part 2)

44

EMILY HOSTETLER: Heaven On Earth

45

JOHN CHISUM: Killer Ideas and Unforgettable Titles

46

CLARK BECKHAM: Micro Moments of Flow State

47

JOHN CHISUM: Writing in Your Best Genre

48

CLAIRE BACON: Genre, Growth, and Grace

49

JOHN CHISUM: The Power of Knowing Styles & Genres

50

ADRIAN THOMPSON: Bethel Exec on Miracles and Music

51

JOHN CHISUM: Building Your Creative Team

52

JARED ANDERSON & Kelly Wilkerson: Worship, Community, and Legacy with 11:21 Worship

53

JOHN CHISUM: Creating In Community

54

ANYA LEE: A True Resurrection Story

55

JASON LOVINS BAND: 20 Years of Music on Mission

56

JOHN CHISUM: Develop Your Mission as a Songwriter

57

OUT OF EDEN: Iconic 90's Trio Returns

58

JOHN CHISUM: Finding Your Mission As A Christian Artist

59

JOHN CHISUM: How Real Studio Production Works

60

JOHN CHISUM: Writing Production Ready Songs

61

COBY JAMES: Home Studio Production Tips

62

JOHN CHISUM: From Your Work Demo To The World

63

GALEN CREW: To China with Love

64

JOHN CHISUM: Discovering Your Hidden Songwriting Genius

65

LEANNA CRAWFORD: God and Goat Yoga

66

JOHN CHISUM: Getting Unstuck, Get a Plan, and Get Heard

67

SETH & NIRVA: Courage, Compassion, and the Gospel

68

GEORGE & CAROL GODWIN: Ezra Worship Initiative

69

JOHN CHISUM: New Year, New You, New Songs

70

JOHN CHISUM: Why the World Needs Your Best Christmas Songs Now

71

DARA MACLEAN: Love Over Religion

72

PHIL & HEATHER JOEL: Honoring God by Caring for His Creation

73

MICHAEL BETHANY: Gateway Worship Leader on Prayer, Accountability, and Celebrating Recovery

74

PETRINA PACHECO: The Stories Behind The Music

75

JOHN CHISUM: 40 Years of Music Making

76

RYAN STEVENSON: Still in the Eye of the Storm

77

JOHN CHISUM: Three Steps To Grow Your Calling As A Christian Songwriter

78

JOHN CHISUM: Overcoming Songwriting Limitations

79

DAVID HAMPTON: Talking Back to My Addiction

80

DAVY FLOWERS: Finding Your True Identity in Christ

81

SELAH: 25 Years of Ministry, Real Life on the Road, and Processing Grief

82

JUSTIN WARREN: From Almost Giving Up to Making Waves

83

JOHN CHISUM: How to Get People to Love Your Songs

84

JOHN CHISUM: Overcoming the Fear of Not Being Good Enough

85

JOHN CHISUM: You Don't Need More Inspiration to Become a Successful Songwriter

86

JOHN CHISUM: 3 Powerful Ways to Jumpstart Your Creativity and Songwriting

87

BLANCA: Through the Heartbreak and the Healing

88

JOHN CHISUM: How to Set Realistic Goals for Your Songwriting

89

JOHN CHISUM: How To Be More Authentic in Your Songwriting

90

JOHN MARC KOHL: Worship, Songwriting and Perfectionism

91

JOHN CHISUM: 5 Ways to Develop Better Christian Songs

92

JOHN CHISUM: 5 Ways to Make More Time to Write Hit Christian Songs

93

SEAN BE: Step Into My Story

94

AARON WILLIAMS: Living in the Now and Not Yet

95

JASON CLAYBORN & STEPHEN MCWHIRTER: Living Unity

96

SAM HART: Reconstructing Faith in the Real Jesus

97

KEVIN MCNEESE: Creating Your Platform As A Christian Artist

98

WM. PAUL YOUNG: "The Shack" Author on Death Row

99

THE WOOD DRAKE SESSIONS: From The Valley To The Golden Shore

100

SARAH HART: Better Than A Hallelujah

101

JASON GRAY: Order, Disorder, Reorder

102

CHAD SEGURA: Centricity Music's Secret Sauce

103

JOE WADSWORTH: Unleashing the Full Potential of Your Music

104

COBY JAMES: Shaking Off the Shackles

105

BRIAN DOERKSEN: Songs As A Companion For Life

106

ELIAS DUMMER: Science, Spirituality, and Songwriting

107

SONG REVOLUTION: Season Two

108

BEAR RINEHART: NEEDTOBREATHE's New Music, New Normal

109

MEREDITH ANDREWS: Worship in a World on Fire

110

KARI JOBE: The Blessing of a Pure Heart for God

111

MATT MAHER: Songwriting, Worship, & Unity in the Church

112

I AM THEY: Finding God Faithful Again

113

HOPE DARST: "Peace Be Still" and Overcoming Fear

114

LION & BEAR: Finding Beauty In Brokenness

115

ELLE LIMEBEAR: GMA New Artist of The Year Nominee

116

MATTHEW WEST: Hitting the Reset Button

117

KIM WALKER-SMITH: Letting God's Love Rewrite Her Story

118

SAL OLIVERI: Faith in Mainstream Music Making

119

JILLIAN EDWARDS: Finding Herself In Heaven's Eyes

120

PHIL JOEL: Choosing Family Over Fame

121

DARLENE ZSCHECH: 25 Years After "Shout to the Lord"

122

MIKE WEAVER: Songs of Deliverance in Times of Trial and Loss

123

MIKE WEAVER: Big Daddy Weave Finding Beauty in the Ashes

124

JOHN CHISUM: Finding Song Ideas in Quarantine & Crisis

125

JOHN CHISUM: Up Level Your Songwriting

126

DON MOEN: Songwriting Insights from a Global Worship Leader (Encore)

127

MIKE HARLAND: Lifeway Worship Director on Successful Christian Songwriting (Encore)

128

BECKY NORDQUIST: Songwriting in Grief and Loss

129

STAN MOSER: Taking Your Songs From Obscurity To Opportunity

130

TENTH AVENUE NORTH: Songwriting Processes and Inspiration

131

ROSS KING: Full-Time Songwriting (Part 2)

132

ROSS KING: Full-Time Songwriting (Part 1)

133

PHIL KEAGGY: New Music and Songwriting (Part 2)

134

PHIL KEAGGY: New Music and Songwriting (Part 1)

135

JOHN CHISUM: Engaging with Your Audience as a Songwriter

136

RANDOM HERO: Timeless Rock & Metal Band Brings on "Tension"

137

JOHN CHISUM: The #1 Secret Songwriting Tool You Need Most Right Now

138

PETER HARTZELL: Getting Your Music Out There

139

JOHN CHISUM: Real Success for Christian Songwriters

140

JENNY & TYLER: Songwriting, Touring, and Family

141

JOHN CHISUM: Become a Successful Christian Songwriter

142

GORDON MOTE: Legendary Nashville Session Player

143

JOHN CHISUM: Overcoming the Fear of Rejection

144

SEVENTH DAY SLUMBER: The Band & Ministry That's Never Slowing Down

145

JOHN CHISUM: The Most Important Step for Your Songwriting Now

146

DAVID LEONARD: Authentic Worship for the Church and the Seeker

147

JOHN CHISUM: 3 Ways to Fill Your Creativity Tank Now

148

THRIVE WORSHIP: 20k Album Sales in 7 Days

149

JOHN CHISUM: Overcoming Writer's Block Forever

150

SHALOM MUKAMURI: Zimbabwe Singer-Songwriter Making US Debut

151

THE SENECAS: Reviving Lost Dreams to Reconnect in Nashville

152

JOHN LARSON: Crafting Songs for the Worshiping Church

153

JONATHAN MASON: What Music Publishers Are Looking For

154

FRANCESCA BATTISTELLI: Family, Touring, and Music Making

155

SOLVEI LEITHAUG: Norway's National Music Treasure

156

LONDON GATCH: From Elevation Worship to Independent Artist

157

CRAIG ADAMS: Lifeway Music Executive on New Worship Trends

158

PETER HARTZELL: Building An Audience for Your Music (Part 2)

159

PETER HARTZELL: Building An Audience for Your Music (Part 1)

160

MEREDITH ANDREWS: The Heart Behind Her Music

161

DAVE PITTMAN: American Idol, Bullying, and Tourettes Syndrome

162

PETER HARTZELL: How to Reach a Larger Audience with Your Music

163

DARRELL HARRIS: Opening the Floodgates of Creativity

164

GREG NELSON: Finding Success Through Humility

165

DAN KEEN: Finding Your True Calling as a Songwriter

166

Episode 100 - Taking Worship to the World with Don Moen

167

DON MOEN: Taking Worship to the World

168

CHRISTA WELLS: Hit Songwriter, Indie Artist, Mother of Five

169

ANDREW RIPP: Addiction, Authenticity, and Artistry

170

TIM TIMMONS: Big Beards, Big Baldness, Big Glasses, Big Life (Encore)

171

ALISA TURNER: Surviving Life's Tragedies to Authentically Worship (Encore)

172

TONY WOOD: Twenty-Nine #1 Songs and Counting (Encore)

173

STU G: Delirious? Co-Founder on Co-writing (Encore)

174

AARON SHUST: Hit Songwriting, Worship Leading, and the Passion for People (Encore)

175

TREVOR GRAVES: What it Takes to Be Heard in Nashville (Encore)

176

PAT BARRETT: "Good Good Father" and Finding Inspiration in the Everyday (Encore)

177

CHRIS MCCLARNEY: Leading the World in Worship (Encore)

178

JASON GRAY: Getting Real (Encore)

179

LINDA DOANE: Music, Faith, and Stage Four Cancer

180

BJ PRIDHAM: Planetshakers & Songwriting for Global Worship

181

JACKIE PATILLO: The Past, Present, and Future of Gospel Music

182

JOHN CHISUM: How Pro Songwriters Crank Out Hit After Hit

183

KRISSY NORDHOFF: Writing Brave Worship

184

LOWELL ALEXANDER: Mastering the Art and Craft of Songwriting

185

KENNA TURNER WEST: Thirty-Four Number One Songs (and counting)

186

MIKE HARLAND: Lifeway Worship Director on Successful Christian Songwriting

187

DRAKEFORD: Living the Dream as Independent Artists

188

CINDY MORGAN: Finding Your True Songwriting Voice

189

PAT BARRETT: "Good Good Father" and Finding Inspiration In the Everyday

190

RHETT WALKER: Artist, Songwriter, Preacher's Kid, and Family Man

191

JOHN CHISUM: Writing Songs to Reach the World

192

MICHAEL CARD: Keeping Theology in Your Songwriting

193

SUE C. SMITH: Courage and Persistence in Songwriting

194

JONATHAN BROWN: Integrity Music President on Global Worship

195

JOHN CHISUM: Cowriting - What to Know and What to Bring

196

JOSH WILSON: Dreaming Smaller for Greater Impact

197

CHRIS MCCLARNEY: Leading the World in Worship

198

JESSE PRUETT: Film Actor, Worship Leader, Songwriter

199

JOHN CHISUM: Writing Hit Hooks Part 5 - Simplicity

200

ANTONY BRUNO: Getting Paid for your Music

201

JOHN CHISUM: Writing Hit Hooks Part 4 - Universality

202

DARA MCLEAN: Writing from Your Heart

203

JOHN CHISUM: Writing Hit Hooks Part 3 - Emotion

204

Audrey Assad - From the NCS Archives

205

BONNIE KEEN: First Call, The Eaglemaniacs, and Three Decades of Hitmaking

206

JOHN CHISUM: Writing Hit Hooks Part 2 - Memorability

207

SANCTUS REAL: 22 Years of CCM Music Making

208

JOHN CHISUM: Writing Hit Hooks Part 1 - The Hit Song Equation

209

KATIE GUSTAFSON HILL: Singer-Songwriter & Psychotherapist

210

DRAKEFORD: Living the (Real) Singer-Songwriter Life

211

DON MOEN: Change the World with Your Music

212

JON THURLOW: Prophetic Songwriting and Worship 24/7

213

ZACH WILLIAMS: Chain Breaker and Newly-Minted Grammy® Winner

214

CODY CARNES: on Songwriting and Worship Leading as "Mr. Kari Jobe"

215

JOHN MAYS: Making it in the Christian Music Industry/ Part 2 (Encore)

216

JOHN MAYS: Making it in the Christian Music Industry/ Part 1 (Encore)

217

JARED ANDERSON: Songwriting and Selling Sunsets

218

BUDDY GREENE: Gaither Sideman & Co-Writer of "Mary, Did You Know?"

219

JOHN CHISUM: God Gave Me This Song... Now What?

220

JON THURLOW: Prophetic Songwriting and Worship 24/7

221

TREVOR GRAVES: Getting Heard in Nashville

222

DAVID BARONI: Flowing in the Spirit

223

BRANDON HEATH: Songwriting & Music Business Reform

224

DAN DEAN: 25 Years with CCM Supergroup Phillips, Craig, and Dean

225

JOHN CHISUM: Why the World Needs One More Christmas Song

226

ISAAC WARDELL: Bringing Worship Back to the People with Audrey Assad, Josh Garrels, Liz Vice, Urban Doxology, and Aaron Keyes

227

JOHN CHISUM: Recording Home Demos with Bryant Urich

228

DAVE CLARK: Veteran Songwriter/ Publisher Brings It All Home

229

TIM TIMMONS: Big Beards, Big Baldness, Big Glasses, Big Life

230

Hit Songwriting, Worship Leading, and the Passion for People with CCM Artist, Aaron Shust

231

JONATHAN CAIN: "Don't Stop Believing" in the Journey of Life

232

GINNY OWENS: A Blind Chick with an Instant Pot®

233

JARED ANDERSON: Desperation Band, New Life Worship, and Songwriting

234

TONY WOOD: Twenty-Nine #1 Songs and Counting

235

JOHN CHISUM: Tapping Into Your Most Powerful Song Ideas (Part 4)

236

TERRANCE MCCOY: From Laid Off to New Music Artist

237

JOHN CHISUM: Tapping Into Your Most Powerful Song Ideas (Part 3)

238

SANDRA MCCRACKEN: Unfiltered Inspiration

239

JOHN CHISUM: Tapping Into Your Most Powerful Song Ideas (PART 2)

240

RANDY COX: 80 Million Records and Counting

241

JOHN CHISUM: Tapping Into Your Most Powerful Song Ideas (PART 1)

242

ALISA TURNER: Surviving Life's Tragedies to Authentically Worship

243

JOHN CHISUM: Dream Your Way to Songwriting Success

244

STU G: Delirious? Co-Founder Stu Garrard on "The Beatitudes Project"

245

JOHN CHISUM: Five Ways to Empower Your Songwriting Dreams

246

TOM JACKSON: Creating Powerful Moments in Live Performances

247

JOHN CHISUM: How to Stay Inspired and Kick Up Your Creativity

248

JENNIFER MCGILL: Life After The New Mickey Mouse Club

249

JOHN CHISUM: Is Success in the Music Biz All In Who You Know?

250

SUSAN FONTAINE GODWIN: Copyright & Protecting Your Intellectual Properties

251

JOHN CHISUM: Real Success in Songwriting

252

AUDREY ASSAD: Angst, Art, and Songwriting

253

JOHN CHISUM: Eliminating "Writer's Block" Forever

254

DRAKEFORD: Life on the Edge of a Record Deal

255

JOHN CHISUM: Three Ways to Find Your True Mission as a Songwriter

256

MIKE HARLAND: Lifeway Worship Director on Successful Christian Songwriting

257

JOHN CHISUM: Unlocking Your Hidden Creativity

258

JASON GRAY: Getting Real

259

JOHN CHISUM: 3 Ways to Get Unstuck in Your Songwriting

260

CHAD SEGURA: Getting Your Songs Published

261

JOHN CHISUM: Discovering Your Songwriting Voice

262

JORDY SEARCY: Singer-Songwriter Jordy Searcy (The Voice Season 7)

263

JOHN CHISUM: What's Your Songwriting Story?

264

JOHN MAYS: Making it in the Christian Music Industry

265

JOHN CHISUM: Getting Your Songs Out There

266

JOHN CHISUM: Join the Song Revolution