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Song Revolution with John Chisum — 271 episodes

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JOHN CHISUM: Is Your Song Ready?

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JOHN CHISUM: Are You Drifting as a Songwriter?

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PHOEBE SCOTT: Is Inspiration Enough to Write Great Songs?

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JOHN CHISUM: Stop Waiting, Start Growing

5

CLARK BECKHAM: Are You Settling For Average?

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JOHN CHISUM: Don't Be A Lazy Songwriter

7

GINNY OWENS: Different Kind Of Water

8

DANIEL DOSS: Revival and Songwriting

9

SHAYLEE SIMEONE: Honest Jesus Music

10

AMANDA JANSON: Sinner To Saint

11

JOHN CHISUM: Can AI Write Christian Music?

12

JACKSON DREYER: Letting Life Shape The Song

13

LAURA OSNES: Faith, Art, and Starting Over

14

MICAH CHRISTOPHER: Writing From Where You Are

15

JOHN CHISUM: Stop Waiting, Start Writing

16

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

17

ANDREW GREER: Songwriting and Storytelling

18

SARAH KROGER: Invitation to the Desert

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CLARK BECKHAM: Micro Moments of Flow State

20

NIKI LOU SAVICH: Songs Born From Poetry

21

MICHAEL LEE BROWN: From Broadway to Songwriting

22

STOWTOWN WORSHIP: Unity, Legacy, and Worship

23

JOHN CHISUM: The Craft of Christmas Songwriting

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JAMIE JAMGOCHIAN: Learning to Wait Well with God

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MARY LOU KAYSER: The Power of Poetry

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ED RODE: We Are All Storytellers

27

JOHN CHISUM: Developing The Skill of Rewriting

28

Steele Crosswhite & Caleb Yetton: From Rock to Redemption

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DAWN & STEVE: Faith, Radio, and Soul Care

30

CLARK BECKHAM: American Idol Finalist on Songwriting & Surrender

31

MIA FIELDES: Writing From Revelation

32

JOHN CHISUM: Does God Really Give You Songs?

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STAFF EDITION: NCS Staff Takeover

34

ANDREW GREER: Mysticism, Minimalism, and Music

35

JOHN CHISUM: Inside Music Publishing

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ANDREW GREER: Songwriting and Storytelling

37

JOHN CHISUM: Music Publishing in 2025

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MADALYN ROSE: Forgiveness, Faith, and Finding Your Voice

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JOHN CHISUM: Time, Tithe, and Talent

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

41

JOHN CHISUM: Want to Be a Christian Artist?

42

JUSTIN GAMBINO: Turning Trials Into Testimony

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JOHN CHISUM: Mapping Your Next Steps in Music Making

44

CHRIS WEINBERG: Build a Business For Your Music

45

JOHN CHISUM: How Music Works Now

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MANDY MORRIS: Overcoming Writers Block with EMDR

47

SARAH KROGER: Invitation to the Desert

48

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

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EMILY HOSTETLER: Heaven On Earth

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JOHN CHISUM: Killer Ideas and Unforgettable Titles

51

CLARK BECKHAM: Micro Moments of Flow State

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JOHN CHISUM: Writing in Your Best Genre

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CLAIRE BACON: Genre, Growth, and Grace

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JOHN CHISUM: The Power of Knowing Styles & Genres

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ADRIAN THOMPSON: Bethel Exec on Miracles and Music

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JOHN CHISUM: Building Your Creative Team

57

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

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JOHN CHISUM: Creating In Community

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ANYA LEE: A True Resurrection Story

60

JASON LOVINS BAND: 20 Years of Music on Mission

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JOHN CHISUM: Develop Your Mission as a Songwriter

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OUT OF EDEN: Iconic 90's Trio Returns

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JOHN CHISUM: Finding Your Mission As A Christian Artist

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JOHN CHISUM: How Real Studio Production Works

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JOHN CHISUM: Writing Production Ready Songs

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COBY JAMES: Home Studio Production Tips

67

JOHN CHISUM: From Your Work Demo To The World

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GALEN CREW: To China with Love

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JOHN CHISUM: Discovering Your Hidden Songwriting Genius

70

LEANNA CRAWFORD: God and Goat Yoga

71

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

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SETH & NIRVA: Courage, Compassion, and the Gospel

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GEORGE & CAROL GODWIN: Ezra Worship Initiative

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JOHN CHISUM: New Year, New You, New Songs

75

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

76

DARA MACLEAN: Love Over Religion

77

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

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

79

PETRINA PACHECO: The Stories Behind The Music

80

JOHN CHISUM: 40 Years of Music Making

81

RYAN STEVENSON: Still in the Eye of the Storm

82

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

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JOHN CHISUM: Overcoming Songwriting Limitations

84

DAVID HAMPTON: Talking Back to My Addiction

85

DAVY FLOWERS: Finding Your True Identity in Christ

86

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

87

JUSTIN WARREN: From Almost Giving Up to Making Waves

88

JOHN CHISUM: How to Get People to Love Your Songs

89

JOHN CHISUM: Overcoming the Fear of Not Being Good Enough

90

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

91

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

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BLANCA: Through the Heartbreak and the Healing

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JOHN CHISUM: How to Set Realistic Goals for Your Songwriting

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JOHN CHISUM: How To Be More Authentic in Your Songwriting

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JOHN MARC KOHL: Worship, Songwriting and Perfectionism

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JOHN CHISUM: 5 Ways to Develop Better Christian Songs

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

98

SEAN BE: Step Into My Story

99

AARON WILLIAMS: Living in the Now and Not Yet

100

JASON CLAYBORN & STEPHEN MCWHIRTER: Living Unity

101

SAM HART: Reconstructing Faith in the Real Jesus

102

KEVIN MCNEESE: Creating Your Platform As A Christian Artist

103

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

104

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

105

SARAH HART: Better Than A Hallelujah

106

JASON GRAY: Order, Disorder, Reorder

107

CHAD SEGURA: Centricity Music's Secret Sauce

108

JOE WADSWORTH: Unleashing the Full Potential of Your Music

109

COBY JAMES: Shaking Off the Shackles

110

BRIAN DOERKSEN: Songs As A Companion For Life

111

ELIAS DUMMER: Science, Spirituality, and Songwriting

112

SONG REVOLUTION: Season Two

113

BEAR RINEHART: NEEDTOBREATHE's New Music, New Normal

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MEREDITH ANDREWS: Worship in a World on Fire

115

KARI JOBE: The Blessing of a Pure Heart for God

116

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

117

I AM THEY: Finding God Faithful Again

118

HOPE DARST: "Peace Be Still" and Overcoming Fear

119

LION & BEAR: Finding Beauty In Brokenness

120

ELLE LIMEBEAR: GMA New Artist of The Year Nominee

121

MATTHEW WEST: Hitting the Reset Button

122

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

123

SAL OLIVERI: Faith in Mainstream Music Making

124

JILLIAN EDWARDS: Finding Herself In Heaven's Eyes

125

PHIL JOEL: Choosing Family Over Fame

126

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

127

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

128

MIKE WEAVER: Big Daddy Weave Finding Beauty in the Ashes

129

JOHN CHISUM: Finding Song Ideas in Quarantine & Crisis

130

JOHN CHISUM: Up Level Your Songwriting

131

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

132

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

133

BECKY NORDQUIST: Songwriting in Grief and Loss

134

STAN MOSER: Taking Your Songs From Obscurity To Opportunity

135

TENTH AVENUE NORTH: Songwriting Processes and Inspiration

136

ROSS KING: Full-Time Songwriting (Part 2)

137

ROSS KING: Full-Time Songwriting (Part 1)

138

PHIL KEAGGY: New Music and Songwriting (Part 2)

139

PHIL KEAGGY: New Music and Songwriting (Part 1)

140

JOHN CHISUM: Engaging with Your Audience as a Songwriter

141

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

142

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

143

PETER HARTZELL: Getting Your Music Out There

144

JOHN CHISUM: Real Success for Christian Songwriters

145

JENNY & TYLER: Songwriting, Touring, and Family

146

JOHN CHISUM: Become a Successful Christian Songwriter

147

GORDON MOTE: Legendary Nashville Session Player

148

JOHN CHISUM: Overcoming the Fear of Rejection

149

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

150

JOHN CHISUM: The Most Important Step for Your Songwriting Now

151

DAVID LEONARD: Authentic Worship for the Church and the Seeker

152

JOHN CHISUM: 3 Ways to Fill Your Creativity Tank Now

153

THRIVE WORSHIP: 20k Album Sales in 7 Days

154

JOHN CHISUM: Overcoming Writer's Block Forever

155

SHALOM MUKAMURI: Zimbabwe Singer-Songwriter Making US Debut

156

THE SENECAS: Reviving Lost Dreams to Reconnect in Nashville

157

JOHN LARSON: Crafting Songs for the Worshiping Church

158

JONATHAN MASON: What Music Publishers Are Looking For

159

FRANCESCA BATTISTELLI: Family, Touring, and Music Making

160

SOLVEI LEITHAUG: Norway's National Music Treasure

161

LONDON GATCH: From Elevation Worship to Independent Artist

162

CRAIG ADAMS: Lifeway Music Executive on New Worship Trends

163

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

164

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

165

MEREDITH ANDREWS: The Heart Behind Her Music

166

DAVE PITTMAN: American Idol, Bullying, and Tourettes Syndrome

167

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

168

DARRELL HARRIS: Opening the Floodgates of Creativity

169

GREG NELSON: Finding Success Through Humility

170

DAN KEEN: Finding Your True Calling as a Songwriter

171

Episode 100 - Taking Worship to the World with Don Moen

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DON MOEN: Taking Worship to the World

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

174

ANDREW RIPP: Addiction, Authenticity, and Artistry

175

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

176

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

177

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

178

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

179

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

180

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

181

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

182

CHRIS MCCLARNEY: Leading the World in Worship (Encore)

183

JASON GRAY: Getting Real (Encore)

184

LINDA DOANE: Music, Faith, and Stage Four Cancer

185

BJ PRIDHAM: Planetshakers & Songwriting for Global Worship

186

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

187

JOHN CHISUM: How Pro Songwriters Crank Out Hit After Hit

188

KRISSY NORDHOFF: Writing Brave Worship

189

LOWELL ALEXANDER: Mastering the Art and Craft of Songwriting

190

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

191

MIKE HARLAND: Lifeway Worship Director on Successful Christian Songwriting

192

DRAKEFORD: Living the Dream as Independent Artists

193

CINDY MORGAN: Finding Your True Songwriting Voice

194

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

195

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

196

JOHN CHISUM: Writing Songs to Reach the World

197

MICHAEL CARD: Keeping Theology in Your Songwriting

198

SUE C. SMITH: Courage and Persistence in Songwriting

199

JONATHAN BROWN: Integrity Music President on Global Worship

200

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

201

JOSH WILSON: Dreaming Smaller for Greater Impact

202

CHRIS MCCLARNEY: Leading the World in Worship

203

JESSE PRUETT: Film Actor, Worship Leader, Songwriter

204

JOHN CHISUM: Writing Hit Hooks Part 5 - Simplicity

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ANTONY BRUNO: Getting Paid for your Music

206

JOHN CHISUM: Writing Hit Hooks Part 4 - Universality

207

DARA MCLEAN: Writing from Your Heart

208

JOHN CHISUM: Writing Hit Hooks Part 3 - Emotion

209

Audrey Assad - From the NCS Archives

210

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

211

JOHN CHISUM: Writing Hit Hooks Part 2 - Memorability

212

SANCTUS REAL: 22 Years of CCM Music Making

213

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

214

KATIE GUSTAFSON HILL: Singer-Songwriter & Psychotherapist

215

DRAKEFORD: Living the (Real) Singer-Songwriter Life

216

DON MOEN: Change the World with Your Music

217

JON THURLOW: Prophetic Songwriting and Worship 24/7

218

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

219

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

220

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

221

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

222

JARED ANDERSON: Songwriting and Selling Sunsets

223

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

224

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

225

JON THURLOW: Prophetic Songwriting and Worship 24/7

226

TREVOR GRAVES: Getting Heard in Nashville

227

DAVID BARONI: Flowing in the Spirit

228

BRANDON HEATH: Songwriting & Music Business Reform

229

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

230

JOHN CHISUM: Why the World Needs One More Christmas Song

231

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

232

JOHN CHISUM: Recording Home Demos with Bryant Urich

233

DAVE CLARK: Veteran Songwriter/ Publisher Brings It All Home

234

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

235

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

236

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

237

GINNY OWENS: A Blind Chick with an Instant Pot®

238

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

239

TONY WOOD: Twenty-Nine #1 Songs and Counting

240

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

241

TERRANCE MCCOY: From Laid Off to New Music Artist

242

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

243

SANDRA MCCRACKEN: Unfiltered Inspiration

244

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

245

RANDY COX: 80 Million Records and Counting

246

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

247

ALISA TURNER: Surviving Life's Tragedies to Authentically Worship

248

JOHN CHISUM: Dream Your Way to Songwriting Success

249

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

250

JOHN CHISUM: Five Ways to Empower Your Songwriting Dreams

251

TOM JACKSON: Creating Powerful Moments in Live Performances

252

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

253

JENNIFER MCGILL: Life After The New Mickey Mouse Club

254

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

255

SUSAN FONTAINE GODWIN: Copyright & Protecting Your Intellectual Properties

256

JOHN CHISUM: Real Success in Songwriting

257

AUDREY ASSAD: Angst, Art, and Songwriting

258

JOHN CHISUM: Eliminating "Writer's Block" Forever

259

DRAKEFORD: Life on the Edge of a Record Deal

260

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

261

MIKE HARLAND: Lifeway Worship Director on Successful Christian Songwriting

262

JOHN CHISUM: Unlocking Your Hidden Creativity

263

JASON GRAY: Getting Real

264

JOHN CHISUM: 3 Ways to Get Unstuck in Your Songwriting

265

CHAD SEGURA: Getting Your Songs Published

266

JOHN CHISUM: Discovering Your Songwriting Voice

267

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

268

JOHN CHISUM: What's Your Songwriting Story?

269

JOHN MAYS: Making it in the Christian Music Industry

270

JOHN CHISUM: Getting Your Songs Out There

271

JOHN CHISUM: Join the Song Revolution