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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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.
Jul 28, 2025 • 38min
John Elefante - Kansas, Petra and chicken parm
The impact John Elefante has had on CCM is immeasurable. In this engaging episode we talk about his days with the legendary band Kansas, jumping into the producer's chair for Petra and the joy that great Italian food brings.
Jul 21, 2025 • 46min
Cece Winans - One of music's greatest voices truly knows the Goodness of God
No one can argue that Cece Winans' career has been anything but legendary. From singing with the biggest names in pop music to leading the global church in worship, Cece's journey is full of "wow!" moments that always point back to Jesus.
Jul 14, 2025 • 58min
Dann Huff - From Gaither to Shania, the story of a guitar legend
Making the most of his musical heritage, Dann Huff has become one of the most successful rock/pop/country producers of all time. His journey from Gaither to Whiteheart to navigating his faith in the secular music world is full of surprises, inspiration and inside industry stories!
