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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Nov 3, 2025 • 1h 11min
Chris Tomlin - The incredible journey of a modern psalmist
In this entertaining and emotional episode Chris takes us on a wild look back at his career and following the “bread crumbs” that brought him where he is today
Oct 27, 2025 • 1h 11min
Brown Bannister - The genius behind Amy Grant, Whiteheart, The Imperials and dozens of CCM biggest records
The most successful producer in Christian music history spills his studio secrets, what it was like working with some of the biggest artists in the genre, and ultimately, what this whole journey may have really been all about...
Oct 20, 2025 • 1h 4min
John Cooper - Skillet - Never ashamed and never backing down
From his days as a young Memphis musician to touring the world in one the biggest rock bands to ever come out of CCM, John Cooper is not afraid to live in the lions' den and speak the truth no matter the consequences
Oct 13, 2025 • 56min
Matt Redman - The Heart of Worship - leading multiple generations into the throne room
Get your notebook ready because Matt Redman will be dropping worship theology gold as he talks about his career and unpacks the stories behind his "Heart of Worship"
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.
