In case you haven’t noticed, Gospel Music Roundup hasn’t had any current podcasts for the last couple of months, now.

The problem was a financial one.  There are fees that we pay, in order to be able to play much of our song library, and those fees went up dramatically this year.  Enough that I had to negotiate a way to keep the current podcasts on the ‘air’ and promise not to make more until they were paid.  Nasty people, but our kingdom is not made up of them.

Thanks to God working in some mighty ways, we are back in motion, and this podcast is a great one to start the year out.  You see, I got to thinking;  Just how many people out there are going through similar stresses and worries in the promises they make to the Lord for Ministry.

Whether it’s your pastor, the director of the food bank, Crisis Counselors, or the local Christian radio station, there are a great number of people at work to minister to whomever needs it;  willing servants of His love and by His grace!  Some of us are even too ‘self-sufficient’ (read that, “Proud”)  to ask for help when it’s needed.  Yet time and again, people have told me not to deny the grace and their blessing of the Lord.

I mean, How can you expect God to bless the work of your hands when your hands are not doing the work He’s given you to do?

For those of you who have waited for this new podcast, thank you.  for those of you who have never been here before, WELCOME!  As far as it is in my power, this problem should not arise again, as I do not want to be caught unaware twice!  Praise God, though;  The increase in fees was because the audience has increased sufficiently through the sharing of streaming media.

Now click the “PLAY” button and get ready for some of the best in Southern Gospel, Bluegrass Gospel and Western Gospel from independent artists,  right here,  on Gospel Music Roundup!

In This Episode:

Mark Cable- Empty Pockets
Eric Gordon- I believe
A Circle of Friends – Soul Winner
Benjamin Morelock – Shoutin’ Time In Heaven
Bryan Langley- Without The Cross
Chosen Few- Come Sit At His Feet Again
Golden State Quartet- It Is Well With My Soul
The Barkley Family – Somewhere There’s a Valley
Signature Quartet- Never Been This Homesick Before
The Revelators- He’s Forgiven
Wil Maring- Land of Beulah
Lottie Collier- Dirt Road Turns to Gold

…And of course, so much more!

In this episode of Gospel Music Roundup, I take the opportunity to introduce you to the Missourian’s Latest CD, entitled, “No Boundaries.”  We know that God has no boundaries, but it is also fitting to see this group in action, ministering the Gospel and sharing their testimonies wherever they go.

Listen to the few songs I’ve included from their titled CD, and then visit www.themissourians.com to nab yourself a copy.  In the meantime, you can enjoy listening to the podcast and all the additional great southern Gospel music included in this hour.

Music from

and so much more…

Philippians 3: 7-14;

But whatever things were gain to me, those things I have counted as loss for the sake of Christ. 8 More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish so that I may gain Christ, 9 and may be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own derived from the Law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which comes from God on the basis of faith, 10 that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death; 11 in order that I may attain to the resurrection from the dead.

      12 Not that I have already obtained it or have already become perfect, but I press on so that I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus. 13 Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

In This Episode of Gospel Music Roundup:

• Alisa Jones
• Colonial City Quartet
• Chosen Few
• John “Legs” Lawrenzi
• The Crownsmen
• Steel City Quartet
• Golden State Quartet
• The Missourians
• Timothy Charles
• The Victorymen
• Circle Of Friends
• Still Waters
• Signature Quartet

And as always, so much more!

The temps are up and the time is right for Gospel Music in the Bluegrass style!  We know it’s hot, but this music is bound to set your toes to tappin’ and your heart to rejoicing!

Sit back, relax and enjoy an hour of southern traditional gospel and bluegrass music coming your way, as easy as the click of a button!

1 Corinthians 10:13

No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it.

In this week’s episode:

• Old School Bluegrass Band        Power In The Blood
• John Eric Anderson                     I’m Free
• Wildfire                                            All In God’s Plan
• Wil Maring                                     One In The Great White Yonder
• Carter Family                               Anchored in the Rock
• Finley Duke                                    Great Speckled Bird
• Mary Alice Vanderwater          God’s Love
• Bluegrass Gospel Project          Stars In My Crown
• Bill Monroe                                    Walkin’ In Jerusalem
• Grandpa’s Neighbor                    I Gotta Cross
• Wil Maring                                      Keeper of the Farm
• Jeff Buckles                                    Step By Step
• Deav Farmer                                 Long Road To Get There
• Just Over Yonder Bluegrass Band    Just Over Yonder
• Goin’ Home                                     I Stand Amazed
• Gazaway Mountain Boys          Are You Washed?

It has now been 7 weeks since a Tornado ripped through Joplin, changing the lives of people all across the country.  No, Joplin is not back to “Normal;”  If you consider “normal” to be anything like it was before the devastation, it never will be.  We are not back to normal, but we are back to work.
Back to work rebuilding our own lives and the lives of our friends and neighbors.  Back to work making plans to rebuild.  But most of all, back to work showing the Love of God through actions towards our fellow man.
Those of us who know Christ know the hand of protection that was on the great majority of us all.  Yes, there have been losses, and tears come to my eyes when I think of those whom I will never see again nor have the chance to share the wonders of God with them, but what is amazing is to see the people who have diligently worked on into this summer with its blazing heat and humidity.
If God has placed it on your heart to help, by all means contact me and I will connect you with a church or organization that can use what you have to offer!

In This Episode:

Instruments of Faith                       Land of the free
Blessed Assurance Ministries    He Whispers Sweet Peace
Eric Gordon                                           In Eternity
Eric Gordon                                           Sunday Mornin’ Sun
Eric Gordon                                           Power in Prayer
Canaan Bound                                   Flowers Will Bloom
Colonial City Quartet                     I’m Not Givin’ Up
Faith Of Joplin                                    Rainbow
Golden State Quartet                     I Remember The Time
Jeff Buckles                                          There’s A Blessing Coming Down
Mark Stephen Smith                     Things Are Gonna Change For Me
Mary Alice Vanderwater          It’s Just So Beautiful Here
Canaan’s Road                                 We Will Rise
Dan Adkins                                        Wounded Healer
Dotson Family Quartet            Heaven Is a Beautiful Place
Mark High                                           How Long Has It Been
Of One Accord                                  Call To Jesus
Pure Heart                                          He Delivered Me
Rebecca J Huseby                         Alright
The Williamsons                             Keep Movin’ On

I have said it before, and it bears repeating:

There are those who would change us, and actively try to do so.

But even if they were to crash into all of our buildings, tear down every monument, burn every flag, come from every land and try to take over our government and label us with every derogatory term imaginable, the interminable spirit of America, ONE nation, under GOD, will never die.

A few of those responsible for the FIREWORKS in this episode:

Dave Berland, with 2 songs!

Roy Harris

Martin Adams

The Burneys

Dan Adkins

David James

Firesong

Rick Brady

Kathy Wedvick

The Crownsmen

Still Waters

70 x 7

Canaan’s Road

A Circle of Friends

“Legs” Lawrenzi

Also, thanks to these fine gentlemen for their great quotes:

– George Washington

–Thomas Jefferson

– Benjamin Franklin

– Patrick Henry

– Abraham Lincoln

– Andrew Johnson

– Franklin Roosevelt

– Ronald Reagan

And above all else, Thanks Be To God, for the opportunity he has granted me to be in the shelter of his wings and the forgiveness he gives me through the blood of Jesus Christ! To Him be the Glory, Forever!!!

Praise the Lord and pass the high munitions!

This is the second half of Bob Durham’s Celebration 2010, featuring great patriotic music by some of the country’s TOP Gospel Music Stars!

As I stated in the first half, I have not recorded these shows, but Bob has been so gracious as to share them with you, HERE on Gospel Music Roundup!

The second part of a special presentation this weekend, I would like to share with you some shows from my good friend Bob Durahm, of Gospel Music’s own “Make Mine Southern”, an awesome show available each and every week on KKOW 860 AM from 6:00am to 8:00am (CST) and at Heirwave Internet Radio on Saturdays from 5:00pm to 7:00pm (CST). It features the latest releases from today’s Hottest Southern Gospel acts as well as local and regional artists.

In THESE shows, however, Bob and friends pay tribute to this great land of ours, and this Holiday, Independence day!

Remember, there are four shows in all, so be sure to follow along and listen to each one!

In the service, of the King,

Tom Whiteman

MAKE MINE

SOUTHERN

Fourth

of

July

Re-Broadcast!

Featuring local artists:

The Crusaders for Christ

Singers

Jim Setser

and

The Missourians

For more information:

The Missourians – Contact Us
2621 Matthews
Joplin, Mo. 64801
417-825-1202

TWO SHOWS!  Make sure to download BOTH and LISTEN!!!

Bob and the Missourians have done such a fine job, I’m staying

out of these and enjoying the show

Have an AWESOME Independence Day Weekend!

Amy Carver,

Ivy Ortman &

Gracie McCaul

They have been singing together since the three were little girls.

This trio performs together as “Faith”, of Joplin, Missouri.

In 2003 they recorded their debut album, “Keep the Faith” in Nashville, Tennessee, and in June of 2005, they released their 2nd album called “Sweet Sunday Morning”. It was recorded in Joplin, Missouri.

In October 2005, Rachel Worthington started singing with the group, and together, these ladies love having the opportunity to minister through song and music.

http://www.reverbnation.com/faithofjoplinmissouri

• Faith Of Joplin    – The Solid Rock
• – Draw Me Nearer
• – God Bless America
• – Star Spangled Banner
• – Nothing But The Blood

• Mary Hinkle     – Fly Eagle Fly
• Mark Steven Smith – Things are gonna change
• Mark High    – May 28th
• Mark High    – Me n’ Harry
• John Eric Anderson- I’m Free
• Jim Russ        – Uncloudy Day
• Kathy Wedvik    – Soldier’s Letter
• Fletcher Jowers    – New Range
• Don Loomis    -  God To America
• David James    – Take Me Home Country
• The Cerces    -  I’m Free
• Dan Adkins    – Route 66
• Eric Gordon    – Sunday Morning Sun
• Belinda Gail    – The Place where I worship
• Canaan Bound    – Land of Milk & Honey
• Colonial City Qt    – If God Be For Us
• Eric Gordon    – I believe

Romans 8:14

For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.   15  For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, “Abba! Father!” 16The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God, 17and if  children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with Him.

Yes, it’s a day to Celebrate the Father!

In This Episode:

Barkley Family – I love you Daddy
Belinda Gail – If That Isn’t Love
Chosen Few – Busy Man
Curly Musgrave – Father To Father
Colonial City Quartet – How Long Has It Been
Martin Adams – Symphony Of Time
Mark Cable – Slow Down
The Crownsmen – Going Home
Still Waters- Jack’s Song
Still Watersv – Hobo’s Meditation
The Burneys – The Father’s Family
The Inspirations – That’s Why I Call It Home
The Missourians – Headin’ Home
The Revelators – When I Get Home
Wil Maring -  Make You Smile
Jason Elkins – Gave me Life
Marvin Whiteman – Peace In The Vally
Don Loomis – Daddy’s Home
David James – Take You Home
Dotson Family Quartet – Suppertime
Golden State Quartet – I remember the time
Greg White- We’re in our father’s hands
Jeff Buckles- The Only Reason I Look Back

Mark 8: 34

And He summoned the crowd with His disciples, and said to them, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me. 35“For whoever wishes to save his life will
lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel’s will save it. 36“For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world, and forfeit his soul? 37“For what will a man give in exchange for his soul?

Often I will be putting together the songs for this show, and the Lord kind of “Takes over”, putting everything in the place it needs to go- a most awesome experience, to be sure. But this time, it was so much MORE than that! I truly FELT the ministering of the Holy Spirit in my heart throughout this cast.

Please allow me to introduce you to the ministry of the Signature Quartet, Carthage Missouri.

Throughout the years they’ve had the privilege of sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ through song in many different venues, from Texas to South Dakota & all parts in between, sharing the stage with such groups as:

Brian Free & Assurance, Gold City, Mark Bishop, Chuck Wagon Gang, The Perry’s, Phill Cross & Poet Voices, Mike English, The Lesters, Garry McSpadden, The Melody Boys, The Weatherfords, Legacy V, The Kingsmen, The Dove Brothers, Greater Vision, and the list goes on & on.

Locally, with Gospel Music Roundup, so much has happened recently that has kept me away from the microphone.  Satan was craftily using his darts and distractions. But when I started to record this evening, I felt God working on my heart, tuning it up and speaking to the hurts that it was hanging on to.
I didn’t just record, this time; As I say within the show, I had FELLOWSHIP! Sweet communion as God worked in me through the words of the songs.

Nehemiah 8:10- Then he said to them, “Go, eat of the fat, drink of the sweet, and send portions to him who has nothing prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not be grieved, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”

My prayer, is it does the same for you! Enjoy!

Songs in this Podcast:

In Your Arms- Signature Quartet

Who Am I?- Signature Quartet

I’ve Never Been This Homesick Before- Signature Quartet

Thank You Jesus-  Buddy Durret

He Delivered Me- Pure Heart

Daystar- The Missourians

Learning To Lean- The Missourians

Graduation Day- Dave Berland (Lyrics by Tom Whiteman)

Three Rusty Nails- Chip Olmstead

This Man-Dale Harper

Put on the Armor- Lottie Collier

Remember: Take the Name of Jesus with you!

Crawford and company (formerly Canaan Bound) and Friends join together again for a First Friday Sing, Friday, June Third, 2011 at Fairview Christian Church in Carthage, Missouri.

Joining Crawford and Company this week will be the LeCroy Sisters (Tiffany Patton and Tara Dalton) and Bill Burns, penman of praise for such names as JD SUMNER & THE STAMPS, THE HOPPERS, THE FLORIDA BOYS, THE KINGDOM HEIRS, JOANNE CASH YATES , PERFECT HEART, THE CUMBERLAND BOYS, THE BLACKWOODS, THE CROSSMEN, THE WILBURNS, WILLIS CANADA, QUINTON MILLS, KIRK TALLEY, THE OLD TIME GOSPEL HOUR QUARTET & 3 of the GAITHER HOMECOMING VIDEOS

Psalm 34:8

O taste and see that the LORD is good;
How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!

Everyone is welcome, and there is no admission charge! Come and see the energy, the love, and the Praise that this gathering lifts up to the Lord!

Tonight, June 3rd 2011 and just about every First Friday

Fairview Christian Church

2320 South Grand

Carthage, Missouri

417-529-9569

A different kind of Memorial Day, at least here in the Joplin Missouri area.

Search and rescue efforts are still underway, and the City of Joplin is just beginning clean-up efforts in response to Sunday’s EF-5 tornado and subsequent destruction.

What amazes me, and many others, isn’t the destruction, but the response of the Joplin People.

People crawled out of the rubble and went straight to the business of making sure others were alright, and pulling them out of the rubble as well. People who lost their homes, who even lost family and loved ones, set about the task of helping to ensure the safety and well being of others. You’ve seen the stories and testimonies on TV, but just how many there are doing the same thing who never even get their face in the camera or their picture on TV will astound you.

Professionals and civilians alike from many miles away jumped in their vehicles and came here, simply because they knew they would be needed. They didn’t wait for a call, they didn’t say, “We’ll go in a week or so,” they came now, and they came prepared to pitch in. Medical professionals, Law Enforcement, Firefighters, Chain saw crews, heavy equipment operators and more came pouring in before the federal officials even were made aware of what had happened.

We have a God who inhabits the praises of his people, and even moreso a God that hears our cries in the midst of the storm and beneath the rubble.  No doubt, some of his children were called home, but a great many have been kept here to share in his miraculous works.

Now they need your works.  Donations are needed, and cleanup is going to take weeks.  Rebuilding will take years.  Some were hit without insurance, without resources, without Godly counsel, and it is our aim as brothers and sisters in Christ to be the body we were called to be.  Please, do your part, that being whatever it is that God calls you to do.

Clean out your garage, your closet, drive down and help or write a check;  it’s up to you to listen and obey, and to use the talents He has given you for His glory.

People can now text the word “Convoy” to 50555 to donate 10 dollars to Joplin relief efforts.

These donations are funneled through the same structure that started “Hope For Haiti” and multiple other text-to-give operations, and seems to have withstood scrutiny thus far.

The City has established the following phone numbers for people interested in donating their time or items to aid in the recovery effort:

• Individual volunteers wanting to donate their time should call 417-625-3543
• Volunteers wanting to donate items can call 417-625-3542
• Volunteer groups (churches, businesses, etc.) should call 314-623-9991

Some of the tasks available to volunteers are:

• Clean up of debris in the neighborhoods
• Search lines to locate victims
• Hospitality volunteers to work on campus at MSSU assisting first responders and fellow volunteers
• A crew to help clean the police and fire building located at 303 E Third
• Volunteers to work at City Hall and assist residents and businesses with completing the FEMA disaster assistance application
• Sorting debris once it has been collected

Volunteers who wish to assist with clean-up efforts will continue to be staged and dispatched from the recreation center on the campus of Missouri Southern State University.

Continue to receive updates on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CityOfJoplin.

Finally, there is always the opportunity to meet with your pastor and give to the ministries of your choice.

St. Mary Colgan

In This episode:

The Missourians – His Amazing Love – Daystar.mp3
Lottie Collier - Heaven Jammin’ – I will rise.mp3
Lottie Collier – Heaven Jammin’ Lily among the thorns.mp3
Lauren Talley – You’ll Never Walk Alone.mp3
The Revelators – In His Presence – He’ll Never Leave His Own.mp3
Michele Cupit – Theres A Healer In This House.mp3
Pure Heart – Time.mp3
Chosen Few – PRAYED UP – Come  Sit  At His Feet Again.mp3
George Jones – Peace in the Valley.mp3
Mary Alice Vanderwaters – It’s Just So Beautiful here.mp3
The Crownsmen – Introducing The Crownsmen -  More Than A Name On The Wall.mp3
Crawford & Company- Chosen – While my troubles pass by.mp3
Belinda Gail-Blessed Trails – In the Garden.wma
Balyeat Family(James) – I Love Your Presence Most of All- Do I Trust You Lord.wma
Signature Quartet – On The Road -Never Been This Homesick.mp3
Timothy Charles – The Best Times – Temporary Home.mp3
Canaans road – We Will Rise.mp3
Inspirations – I Know – If You Only Knew.mp3
Mark Cable - Just Mark Cable – Empty Pockets.mp3
Colonial City Quartet – Lookin’ Up- I’m Not Giving UP.mp3

The Roots of Gospel Music Roundup are all about supporting independent Southern Gospel Music Artists and Quartets with promotion and exposure to the masses.  We do this, because the music blesses the listener.

We don’t charge people for this ministry, we consider ourselves a Barnabas-Ministry, coming alongside those who are out there doing the work of the Gospel and hoping to demonstrate a level of appreciation for what they do, and to show their work to the World.

In Carthage, Missouri, there is one such group that has been putting the Word of the Lord out in song and in deed for decades, now;  That group is called Crawford & Company.

To locals, and to many churches this group has appeared in over the years, they will forever be known as Canaan Bound.  But a couple years ago they set their sites on a new horizon that was looming, and the new name was chosen to reflect the namesake of the Group, providing identity.

Crawford & Co shares the Gospel in Song while traveling the country singing their original Southern Gospel songs. The lively songs and melodies are written by Gary Crawford, founder, and he has been an essential part of keeping the group together through the 25 years of ministry.  Gary started writing in 1982 and God has inspired a hundred plus songs since that time.

Gary Crawford sings lead, Justin Crawford sings tenor, and their newest member Josh sings baritone.  Locals can catch “Crawford and Company” virtually every first friday of each month at:

Fairview Christian Church | 2320 S. Grand Ave, Carthage, MO 64836

Many thanks to stations that are actively sharing our program, as well-

Be sure to check out the lineup at Enjoy Radio.org

And now on Heirwave Christian Internet Radio!

This Mother’s Day Edition of Gospel Music Roundup is in direct appreciation for Mom.

Always there when we fall

Ready to pick us up or steer us clear of trouble.

They feed us, clothe us, protect us,

They feel our pain when we hurt,

and always seem to know what’s best for us.

Mothers are ALWAYS RIGHT:

Even if you disagree, you know they are.

I recall in the Film, “The passion of the Christ” the scene where the young Jesus trips and falls And it was Mama who came running to hold him.

More power than ten thousand angels…

More love than mere man can fathom.

Our comforter when we sorrow,

our nurse when we are injured

Our protector when the world comes against us.

And finally, at that dreadful moment when they must LEAVE us, their concerns are not for themselves, but for the ones they leave behind.

Mamas.

Emissaries of our Lord,

Our Savior and our King.

Used mightily of Him,

Yet seem to be so successfully clandestine that we never fully realize how much they are there, until they aren’t there anymore.

Take the time to hug your Mama today, even if it’s just over the phone.

If she has gone on ahead of you, take the necessary steps to ensure you see her again on the other side.

It’s what she would have wanted,

And you know, she’s always right!

In this edition of Gospel Music Roundup:

Dave Berland

Dale Harper

David James

Jason Elkins

Mark High

Blackshear Bluegrass Gospel

BK Minor

Dotson Family Quartet

Rusty Blake

Mary Alice Vanderwater

Kathy Wedvik

The Crownsmen

The Benge Family

And of course,

so much more…

Philippians 2:5-8

Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, 6who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men. 8Being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.

The Obedience of Christ is truly something to marvel at;  So often we see the sacrifice that was made, and accept the free gift of salvation; but we neglect to acknowledge that this was also an example for us.  An example of Perfect Love that casts out all fear…  even the fear of death.

How many of us, these days, have cried out to God in confusion over the struggles and difficulties we encounter- with many of us somehow having misconstrued the message that was given us here-  “even death on a cross.”   Instead, we plead to God, “Lord, you have the power to take all these problems and bills and pains, why do I have to go through this?”
Jesus did not deserve what was happening to Him, when they pulled Him away from his friends and support group in the night, when He was put through public humiliation for only doing the things that God had asked and empowered him to do.  He didn’t loudly object nor interject to his accusers, “I don’t deserve this!  I have rights!”

Jesus accepted what was happening to Him as it was intended;  a witness and testimony to the obedience that we, His followers, are to not only accept as cause for belief, but to adapt and emulate, if you will, that same attitude in the face of our struggles.

Christians in America are falling into a “Comfort Trap” with devastating results-  with many preachers leading people away, not even realizing what they are doing.

Churches are driven, not following;  What does this tell you about who is in control?  We sing the praise of God and glorify Jesus’ name, and yet we are carefully exorcising the songs that convict or mention the blood of Jesus.  We get worked into a frenzy of praise, not much different than a High School Pep Rally, with congregations bursting out of the doors, pumped up for the week, saying,”Yay, GOD!  Come with ME!!!”  instead of “Wow, Lord;  I will do as you say!”

I will not get into an indictment about churches, here.  I will not even state more than I have already about music.  My heart’s desire is not to have you do what TOM says, but to have you do what the LORD says, and to listen to what He has for you to do.  This comes through reading the word, Praying without ceasing, and allowing His Holy Spirit to come in and clean house.

Then, with everything that gets cleaned out, refill that space with God.  Develop the spiritual abs.  Do not yeild when trials and persecutions come, and bear in mind, trials and persecutions have learned some sneaky tricks and wear some pretty convincing camouflage.  The only way to know what is right is what I have already stated;  Prayer, time in the word, and complete surrender to God.

Listen. Learn. Pray. Enjoy…  in this edition, a Resurrection Sunday Edition, of Gospel Music Roundup

The awesome message of salvation-  of JOY in the Lord - That’s the message of Southern Gospel Music!  Gospel Music Roundup now has an awesome opportunity to broaden our outreach, in partnering with ENJOY RADIO

Enjoy Radio is a streaming internet broadcast including  a wide variety of programs that enrich, enlighten and entertain the Christian listener:

• Heaven’s Jubilee
• Wagon Traxx
• Sunrise Show
• Sunrise Show
• Sunday Side Up
• Sunday Side Up All Country
• Heart Of The South
• Texas Gospel Jamboree
• Home Coming Radio
• Today’s Cross Country
• Country Gospel Music
• Gospel Memories Radio
• Down Home Gospel Reunion
• Gospel Music Roundup
• Blue Grass Gospel Hour
• Rejoice
• The Old Gospel Ship
• Believers Bluegrass Radio Show
• West Coast Express
• Assemblytime Campmeeting
• Good News Music
• Gospel Fest
• Country Parson
• Southern Styles
• Gospel Country Count Down
• Southern Celebration
• God’s Country Radio
• Front Porch Fellowship
• Southern Gospel Lighthouse
• and many more.

Southern Gospel Quartets come with some great historical attributes.  The tight harmonies, the message of faith in the lives of the members, and the love those people have for each other and for the Lord are what form Southern Gospel Music.  In my opinion, this is not more apparent anywhere more than it is in the context of the Southern Gospel Quartet.

In this episode of Gospel Music Roundup:

• The Crownsmen

• The Burneys

• The Missourians

• Chosen Few

• Steel City Quartet

• Rekindled

• The Barkley Family

• The Kings

• Canaan’s Road

• Dotson Family Quartet

• Golden State Quartet

• Grandpa’s Neighbors

• King’s Highway

• Thomas James

• Dave Berland

And, as always…

SO MUCH MORE!

Ya gotta love it!

Matthew 16:13 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, He was asking His disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 And they said, “Some say John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; but still others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets.” 15 He *said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” 16 Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” 17 And Jesus said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Barjona, because flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. 18 “I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it. 19 “I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatever you bind on earth shall have been bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall have been loosed in heaven.”

You know, spending time with Bob Durham is probably one of my favorite things to do, but I just don’t get enough of it.  We had a great time together working on this week’s “Make Mine Southern”, Bob’s weekly program heard on KKOW AM 860 out of Pittsburgh, Kansas.

Bob, as some of you already know, is the Pianist for The Missourians, and has been forever.  But Bob Durham is also a wealth of knowledge about Southern Gospel Music, which is probably why I like him so much!

Take a listen to this show:  It’s in two parts, as you can see, each an hour long.  But as you listen, just picture what is going on as Bob and I go thru these great songs-  a better time, it’s hard to say I’ve ever had!

I also had a great time hearing songs from the Missourian’s new CD, NO BOUNDARIES, available now at their website-  Trust me, it’s worth it!

Make Mine Southern is a weekly Southern Gospel music program that airs every Sunday on KKOW 860 AM from 6:00am to 8:00am, KNEO 91.7 FM Sunday 11:00pm, Monday at 10:00pm and at Heirwave Internet Radio on Sundays from 2:00pm to 4:00pm (CST). It features the latest releases from today’s Hottest Southern Gospel acts as well as local and regional artists. MMS is hosted by one of the midwest’s premier groups, The Missourians. Make Mine Southern is sponsored in part by The Missourians and The Crusaders for Christ Singers. 

Each week listeners from the four state region of Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas tune in for two hours of fun and entertainment, Southern Gospel style.  Just remember, wherever you go, whatever you do and whomever you see, “Take the Name of Jesus with you!”

-Tom

All too often, these days, I hear the phrase, “I don’t know how to trust anymore.”  And, while it’s true that words like those are an indictment on our society, I can honestly say, the worse things have gotten, the more I have learned to trust.

Trust in God.

Men, women and children, they will all disappoint us, and some will carry out that disappointment to a breaking point inside of us that, unless we know Christ intimately, will cause a major rift in our lives. But I will say it again, this is only in the event that we are not closely familiar with the Lamb of Galilee, God in man, Jesus the Christ.

For, by knowing him, we know the suffering and disappointment he went through for OUR sake;  he was mocked, persecuted, scorned and beaten;  Yet with a single command, he could have brought down a vengeance upon man that the world had never seen, and even left this world a mere uninhabited rock.

Instead, He chose the Cross, fully aware of its pain, its torture.  He chose the nails, knowing that God knew what He was doing, and had sent His only Son here, for the purpose of wiping away the sin that separated us from Him.

It took a sacrifice, Holy and blameless.  And Jesus’ unwavering Trust in God is why we now can go to God in prayer, seeking Him, and we can rejoice that even though we may stumble, we may fall, we may wander and we may give up for a while, we can still reach out to Him, and in that very moment He will catch us!

Trust in God.

I hope the songs you hear in this edition of Gospel Music Roundup will draw you into a closer trust relationship with the King of Kings, and that in the music, as it winds its way from your ear to your heart, you can again see that the one thing we CAN trust in this world and in these times, is God alone.

Trust In God.

Proverbs 3:5

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding.”

I LOVE FIREWORKS!!! Especially Mortars and Skyrockets! There is a quiet reassurance in the aftermath, that we are not bound by these earthly containments, and that once we break free, we will shine with a brilliance never before seen, leaving only our earthly hulls behind while our entrance to heaven lights up the sky!

This weekend is the Fourth of July, 2010.  It’s been awhile, since the last podcast,  due to technical issues and the shaping of a heart, here in my own self.

It’s not about me, though; it’s about the Lord, and the love he has for us.  This weekend I would like to share with you some shows from my good friend Bob Durahm, of Gospel Music’s own “Make Mine Southern”, an awesome show available each and every week on KKOW 860 AM from 6:00am to 8:00am (CST) and at Heirwave Internet Radio on Saturdays from 5:00pm to 7:00pm (CST). It features the latest releases from today’s Hottest Southern Gospel acts as well as local and regional artists.

In THESE shows, however, Bob and friends pay tribute to this great land of ours, and this Holiday, Independence day!

Remember, there are four shows in all, so be sure to follow along and listen to each one!

In the service, of the King,

Tom Whiteman