1 Degree of Andy
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From touring in the group 4Him to working as a worship pastor to leading a radio show, I've had the opportunity to be a part of the Christian Music industry for the last four decades. I'm Andy Chrisman and I've had the unique opportunity to tour with, record with, and become friends with just about everyone within the Christian Music industry. I think this makes me the perfect person to tell their stories. Welcome to 1 Degree of Andy!
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Oct 6, 2025 • 1h 6min
The Bill Gaither Episode - You know the songs, now sit down with the man who changed church music forever
From his days growing up in rural Indiana, to teaching middle school English, to meeting Gloria and writing the songs we're all still singing, Bill Gaither put his stamp on gospel music. And at 89 he's not done yet!
Sep 29, 2025 • 56min
Wes King part 2 - Surviving cancer and getting back to doing what he does best - making great music!
Wes and I reconnect to finish our conversation we started way back in season 1. This is a candid conversation about surviving cancer, growing older and discovering that God might have a few more things for us to do.
Sep 22, 2025 • 1h 2min
Babbie Mason - All Rise - Babbie shares her secret to songwriting and staying in the game
From writing and recording some of the biggest songs in the 1990s to becoming a mentor to artists and songwriters, Babbie Mason is still going strong at 70!
Sep 15, 2025 • 46min
Lenny LeBlanc - A southern rocker from Muscle Shoals sets the course for modern worship
Lenny played with some of the most legendary figures of rock music, but his heart for writing songs about Jesus changed the course of his career forever.
Sep 8, 2025 • 50min
Nicole C Mullen - This all-time great CCM artist knows that her REDEEMER lives!
Nicole reminds us that "all things work together for good" as she shares her story of God's faithfulness in her journey
Sep 1, 2025 • 1h 2min
The Afters - Born in the digital age, The Afters broke barriers but kept their faith intact
Josh Havens, the lead singer of The Afters joins me to talk about life in a CCM world where everything was changing. Their rapid rise to success brought about some difficult decisions, but staying true to their faith and their calling was the easiest choice of all.
Aug 25, 2025 • 1h 1min
Aaron Shust - A passion for the Scriptures fuels the “My Savior, My God” songwriter
Aaron wrote and recorded one of the biggest worship songs of the 2000’s, but his love for Israel, his devotion to the Word and his yearning to make music that matters fuels one of my favorite podcast conversations to date!
Aug 18, 2025 • 1h 1min
Brian Mason - The Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame inductee has lots of great CCM stories
Brian Mason is one of the great radio DJ's of all time. He's seen it all in the CCM world and he still hangs out with the "old dudes," making sure those voices are still being heard.
Aug 11, 2025 • 43min
Max Lucado - Longevity and finishing well, and of course, writing more books
How do you interview someone that's used to asking the questions? Max and I wrestle with who's interviewing who in this lively conversation about writing books, longevity in ministry and why riding a tour bus is a skill set not everyone is born with.
Aug 4, 2025 • 56min
Michael Card - The El Shaddai songwriter is fascinated by the life of Jesus
Join me as singer/songwriter Michael Card and I meander through his career, dream about heaven and try to wrap our heads around the story of Jesus.
