Remember the songs that shaped your faith? The ones you played on repeat during youth group road trips or in those seasons when your faith felt fresh and new? Pure Joy is a brand-new podcast where WayFM radio host Joy Summers is sitting down with the Christian artists she grew up listening to. We will uncover the stories behind their most iconic songs and even hear from fans whose lives were changed through their music. If you’re longing for a little nostalgia, a lot of encouragement, and conversations that bring you closer to Jesus… this is your place.
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From touring with the band FFH to church ministry and soul care, Jeromy and Jennifer Deibler are known for serving God and serving others. In this episode of the Pure Joy Podcast, they share honestly about marriage struggles and how they worked hard to have a successful marriage. They share why Amy Grant inspired them as artists and the one artist who is also on this season that Jeromy couldn't stand at first! Jeromy is now pouring back into artists through long term spiritual direction. Here is Jeromy's book we reference: https://www.jeromydeibler.com/books/p/liver-onions
My from listening to them on my first CD, to sitting down with the amazing women in Point of Grace, this conversation was a dream come true. This week we reminisce with "Point of Grace" about the songs, seasons, and stories that defined their Christian music career. Hear about the fellow artists they fangirled over, the advice they would give other moms, and the confetti cannon mistake they can't stop laughing over. Whether you grew up with their music or you’re discovering their story for the first time, this conversation is full of heart, laughter, and perspective you won’t want to miss.
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The confetti video they reference is here: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1D6wCLvYJK/b
Mark Lowry is a beloved Christian comedian, singer, and songwriter best known for his sharp wit, heartfelt humor, and deep love for faith and family. On today's episode of "Pure Joy" he sits down with Joy Summers to share about helping to write “Mary, Did You Know?", touring with the Gaither Vocal Band, and what his momma said to him as a kid that inspired it all.
Mark's favorite versions of "Mary Did You Know."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaRpeMT1tjQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jv_a24Bh6s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdchjKJP29w
He also mentions this book that changed his life:
"The Grace Awakening" by Charles Swindoll
After 25 years in and out of the Chrisitian music industry, Rachael Lampa is looking back with fresh eyes. As a huge fan, I was geeking out to ask her all things I always wanted to know. Rachael reminisces about her rise to fame as a teen, how a Jonas brother helped her get engaged, and why she returned to Christian music after intentionally leaving.
Hear the previous interview that we reference here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqnXMOdEO8g
Hear Rachael's re-release of her song "Blessed" with Stacie Orrico here: https://youtu.be/MnleKjqgN2g?si=wXUsF5Mnj-uyh7Yc