Indie Gospel Podcast

Indie Gospel Radio

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Indie Gospel TV

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Jb's Indie Gospel Top 10

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James Banfield's - Top 10

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The Road Warrior

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Formerly of the Nicky Cruz Singers

It's a ride you'll never forget!

Divine Inspirations Magazine

indiegospelpodcast@gmail.com (Ken Rich) — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 13:20:00 +0000

Divine Inspirations Magazine - Page 24 of the March edition, features an interview with Tom Autry. Tom began writing songs in the early 70's. He has a great voice, one of my favorite songs of Toms is "Let's Begin Again".

A previous issue featured an interview with Ken Rich, the creator of the Indie Gospel Artists network. Click HERE to see his testimony of sin, redemption, and service to God.

Also interviewed was Rey Perez, formerly of the Nicky Cruz Singers. Click HERE for an amazing story, about a man who traveled the world with Nicky Cruz, and then rode 350,000 miles doing Biker Ministry.

Joshua's House

indiegospelpodcast@gmail.com (Ken Rich) — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 13:15:00 +0000

JOSHUA'S HOUSE of CHRISTIAN ARTISTS is hosted by Apostle Dr. Héloise Sulyans-Gibson. Artists with a Christian perspective are showcased, and interviewed. Guests are from all over the world, and some of the most AWESOME talent is displayed on this show. Issues that affect many of these artists are discussed and shared with our audiences. As the Apostle says, come join the "HOLY GHOST PARTY" and get your spirit uplifted.

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Bikers for Christ

indiegospelpodcast@gmail.com (Ken Rich) — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 13:10:00 +0000

Bikers for Christ is a loving, evangelistic Ministry, which proclaims that Jesus Christ is Lord!

Accountability to local Churches, keeps the organization "on track", as it boldly reaches out to the Biker community. Believing that the worship of God should be inspirational, great place is given to music, as a valid part of worship and Ministry.

Check out what is currently happening at BFC through their newsletter.

Robert T. Sells

indiegospelpodcast@gmail.com (Ken Rich) — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 13:05:00 +0000

Robert T. Sells - is a spoken word artist, poet, author, poetry editor, magazine columnist, and inspirational speaker. He and his wife, Marlas, are the co-founders of Words of Inspiration Ministries.

Consistently receiving favorable reviews, his work has been featured in several magazines, and he is sought after to create personalized poetry for various individuals and events. He has also been featured on numerous radio and blog talk radio shows.

His debut CD, The Heart of a Man, and numerous books have been released. Some of his work has been featured in the motion picture Battered Clergy: From Victim to Victor.

Robert currently serves as the Creative Arts & Poetry Editor for Divine Inspirations Magazine, where he is also a contributing monthly columnist.

The Muzik Director

indiegospelpodcast@gmail.com (Ken Rich) — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Tyrone K Sullivan Who was behind that awesome Gospel soundtrack, the one that made the movie... The one that gave it so much depth of emotion, so much soul. You have been moved, you've experienced something that touched your innermost being. You just had an encounter with The Muzik Director

Country Gospel

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Dave Butler

Who has the best sound North of Dixie? Country Gospel legend Dave Butler of course. His warm voice, and simple down home style, has won the hearts of thousands. With a life story to match the power of his music, he was (deceased) a soul winner of the highest caliber. Two full Cd's are waiting for you here. Come meet the man who inspired the Indie Gospel Artists network, and led a new generation to pick up their guitars and win souls.

Christian Resources

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Access a growing list of useful

tools and links for Christians

Christian Resources

Art & Nature

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Art & Nature

Come visit the prettiest page on the Internet. It features beautiful Christian artwork, and breathtaking nature photography. You can even listen to Gospel music while you enjoy the view.

Poetry & Lyrics

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Christian poetry and song lyrics

In Defense of Contemporary Christian Music!

indiegospelpodcast@gmail.com (Ken Rich) — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 12:30:00 +0000

In Defense of Contemporary Christian Music!

by Ken Rich

There is a PDF file attached – download the complete book for free. This book soundly refutes and debunks the critics of Contemporary Christian Music (CCM). Every major argument from philosophy, theology and science is addressed.

In brief, these and many other points are forcefully brought out:

The critics base their thinking on Greek philosophy and an unbiblical gnostic metaphysic which poisons their whole approach to Biblical exegesis.
The hierarchy of instruments dictated by western art music is found no where in scripture.
The premise, of the appeal to physical motion generated by rhythm being evil, is gnostic heresy and contradicts the word of God.
Modern musical forms are considered evil (negative ethos) because they do not have the same balance (melody, harmony, rhythm) as western art forms (common practice period) – the touchstone of the critics. However, the balance of western art music is no where near the balance (melos) of the Near Eastern music of the Bible.
The science (so called) used as scare tactics by the critics is thoroughly debunked. Anapestic beats, earworms and mind control are all examined and put in their proper context.

The champions of the critics such as Garlock and Woetzel, Samuele Bacchiocchi - The Christian and Rock Music and many others, have their specific arguments addressed.

This is a well researched and documented book which draws upon many sources. There are dozens of quotes from theologians, musicologists, philosophers, and authors.

Here is an excerpt, from the beginning of the book, which outlines how I was drawn into this thorny debate (the worship wars).

In Defense of Contemporary Christian Music!

by Ken Rich The Controversy

I recently had a friend and fellow Christian musician tell me he will not use drums in his music. His music Ministry was just getting started when he was hamstrung by listening to Brian S. Neumann (author of From Rock 'n' Roll to Rock of Ages). As a consequence, he will never reach the people he could have for the Lord.

This is tragic because his lyrics are Biblical and his voice and talents could have given him mass appeal. He is one of the best performers and song writers I have ever heard and could have had a huge influence outside of Christian circles. Perhaps even putting Biblical messages on mainstream charts.

He left the secular music scene some time ago and quietly wrote enough Christian songs for 5 or 6 albums. I helped him set-up a home studio and the tracks he was working on impressed me more than I can adequately describe. I believed that he would become one of the most influential artists to hit the Christian music scene in decades.

Now his music will never become popular and few, if any, souls will be won. Thanks to Neumann, Walter Veith and similar influences, he does a watered down version of his former style. It is bereft of passion, with no rhythm section, and a just a few worthy instruments.

Instead of reaching out to the masses with a Gospel message riding on the popular folk music he can do so well, he is reduced to sacred music. He has eliminated the possibility that the holier than thou will be offended by his work, but will anyone but the most conservative Christians listen to it? In effect, he has been limited to preaching to the choir, instead of reaching out to the lost. I fail to see how that wins souls.

I have met people, read books and heard presentations espousing the idea that drums and certain other instruments should not be used in Christian music. Some people feel that a 4/4 time signature is of the devil. Can a musical instrument like a drum or a musical form like a certain rhythm be evil in and of itself? What if the beat reputedly originated in Africa where Voodoo was prevalent?

Some people feel that notes played on a violin are heavenly, but if you play the same notes on an electric guitar they are evil. For some the guitar is acceptable as long as it's not amplified. By that logic, preachers who amplify their voices must also be evil. In fact, their microphones and PA systems are identical in function to those used by secular rock musicians.

I can understand placing limitations on the use of extreme styles on both ends of the spectrum. Hard core, head thrashing, screaming, rock styles, are inappropriate for communal worship.

By the same token, dull, boring, traditional and classical styles, are abhorred by numerous modern day Church goers. Many people would rather not come to Church if they are forced to suffer through them, especially the younger generation. Despite the protests of the youth, many of the older generation equate somber to reverent and staunchly defend their traditional hymns.

There are people who believe that any appeal to physical movement, by rhythm, is intrinsically evil (Gnostic heresy). Those who support dance are quick to point to their numerous proof texts, to refute them. Some see the lack of evidence of instrumental accompaniment in the New Testament as a reason to conclude that only singing should be allowed. All of these groups have proof texts, logical arguments and historical evidence to back up their claims, so who is right? (continued...)

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