More Than The Music

Chad, Mike, Don, Ariel, and Jon from Unspoken share how Chad struggled with drug addiction, why a trip to Dominican Republic helped him find sobriety, the way Chad entered a singing competition without knowing it and that led him to meet Mike, why Ariel was labeled the rebellious preacher's kid, the impressive skill Don has that helped him get in the band, Jon's weird coffee obsession, and how the songs on "Follow Through" represent the band's recent highs and lows. "More Than The Music" is a weekly podcast hosted by WAY-FM Evening On-Air Personality, Justin Paul. Each week, hear the stories behind the songs of your favorite Christian artists. Listen to Justin Paul weeknights at 8/7c with the WAY-FM App. iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/way-fm-radio/id1033367026?mt=8 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.commotion.wayfm

Joel Houston and Taya Smith from Hillsong UNITED share the incredible places in Israel where they recorded "Of Dirt and Grace (Live From The Land)," how the landscape changed the sound of the songs, what song was so personal that Taya had trouble singing it, the song that helped a young girl with night terrors, the embarrassing moment Taya experienced when something went wrong during a worship service, and how the band feels about the "Oceans Drummer" on YouTube.  "More Than The Music" is a weekly podcast hosted by WAY-FM Evening On-Air Personality, Justin Paul. Each week, hear the stories behind the songs of your favorite Christian artists. Listen to Justin Paul weeknights at 8/7c with the WAY-FM App. iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/way-fm-radio/id1033367026?mt=8 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.commotion.wayfm

Joel Houston and Taya Smith from Hillsong UNITED share how they began as a youth group band at Hillsong Church, the crazy circumstances that led to Taya joining the band and singing "Oceans," why Joel felt he had to move to New York to pastor Hillsong New York, the impact of celebrities singing their songs and attending Hillsong Church, and who came up with the idea to record every song on "Of Dirt and Grace" live in Israel.  "More Than The Music" is a weekly podcast hosted by WAY-FM Evening On-Air Personality, Justin Paul. Each week, hear the stories behind the songs of your favorite Christian artists. Listen to Justin Paul weeknights at 8/7c with the WAY-FM App. iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/way-fm-radio/id1033367026?mt=8 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.commotion.wayfm

Jordan Feliz shares how he went from a metal band to a worship leader to a pop artist, what God taught him on his family's move from California to Nashville, the odd jobs he worked while recording his album, his reaction to winning a brand new car, the incredible story of how he met his wife while on vacation in Phoenix, and how many of the songs on "The River" were inspired by his daughter's birth. "More Than The Music" is a weekly podcast hosted by WAY-FM Evening On-Air Personality, Justin Paul. Each week, hear the stories behind the songs of your favorite Christian artists. Listen to Justin Paul weeknights at 8/7c with the WAY-FM App. iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/way-fm-radio/id1033367026?mt=8 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.commotion.wayfm

Mac Powell from Third Day shares how the band began in high school, who he met that made him act like a fan-girl, why his family doesn't come on the road with them, why "Lead Us Back: Songs Of Worship" had to be a worship album, how "Soul On Fire" even wasn't going to be on the album, the importance of getting involved in music at church, how they made their dream of being Steven Curtis Chapman's band come true, the story of how one Third Day song helped save a life, and what he shares with those who question his country music career.  "More Than The Music" is a weekly podcast hosted by WAY-FM Evening On-Air Personality, Justin Paul. Each week, hear the stories behind the songs of your favorite Christian artists. Listen to Justin Paul weeknights at 8/7c with the WAY-FM App. iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/way-fm-radio/id1033367026?mt=8 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.commotion.wayfm

Bear Rinehart, Bo Rinehart, Seth Bolt, and Josh Lovelace from NEEDTOBREATHE share how they went from playing in their garage to touring with Taylor Swift, what it was like growing up as preacher's kids, how they wrecked the church van, how a fight between Bear and Bo sent one of them to the hospital and almost ended the band, why one of their biggest tours was a dark season for Bear, why people pay to stay in a treehouse Seth built, the unique circumstances that lead to an intern becoming their full-time drummer, and how the songs on "Hard Love" represent a new season for the band. "More Than The Music" is a weekly podcast hosted by WAY-FM Evening On-Air Personality, Justin Paul. Each week, hear the stories behind the songs of your favorite Christian artists. Listen to Justin Paul weeknights at 8/7c with the WAY-FM App. iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/way-fm-radio/id1033367026?mt=8 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.commotion.wayfmv

Jon Foreman from Switchfoot shares what it was like to be in a Led Zeppelin cover band and worship band as a teenager, how being a preachers kid shaped their music, how the band handles protesters at their concerts, why they may never "fit in" as a band, how a dark season inspired hopeful songs on the album, why you won't see any pictures of his family on social media, what horrific email lead to one of their most fun songs, and why "Where The Light Shines Through" has the most overt faith message they've ever released. "More Than The Music" is a weekly podcast hosted by WAY-FM Evening On-Air Personality, Justin Paul. Each week, hear the stories behind the songs of your favorite Christian artists. Listen to Justin Paul weeknights at 8/7c with the WAY-FM App. iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/way-fm-radio/id1033367026?mt=8 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.commotion.wayfm

Natalie Grant shares how she overcame losing her first two record deals, what it's like writing and recording with her husband, Bernie Herms, how her family's 30 second dance parties help relieve stress, what she learned about trust while her daughter was in ICU, how being silent for a month after vocal surgery helped her find her true calling, why writing children's books is important to her, and what song her daughters inspired her to record on the album, "Be One."  "More Than The Music" is a weekly podcast hosted by WAY-FM Evening On-Air Personality, Justin Paul. Each week, hear the stories behind the songs of your favorite Christian artists. Listen to Justin Paul weeknights at 8/7c with the WAY-FM App. iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/way-fm-radio/id1033367026?mt=8 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.commotion.wayfm

Mark and Melanie Hall along with Juan, Brian, Josh, and Chris from Casting Crowns share how "Thrive" is more than just a song and album title, how they handle a busy touring schedule and weekly ministry at their local churches, what it's like for Mark and Melanie (band manager) to work together, the pros and cons of parenting on the road, how Mark beat kidney cancer, the role Sawyer Brown and Steven Curtis Chapman played in discovering the band, and how most of their songs begin as sermons.  "More Than The Music" is a weekly podcast hosted by WAY-FM Evening On-Air Personality, Justin Paul. Each week, hear the stories behind the songs of your favorite Christian artists. Listen to Justin Paul weeknights at 8/7c with the WAY-FM App. iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/way-fm-radio/id1033367026?mt=8 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.commotion.wayfm

Blake, Dustin, and Allen from Finding Favour share how their South Georgia roots shaped them as a band, how "Cast My Cares" brought comfort to Dustin and his wife after their newborn son passed away, the difficulties of balancing touring and family time, the importance of the local church, having joint social media accounts, always checking in at restaurants, getting stuck in an elevator, playing golf and cornhole with TobyMac, getting invited to play on the Jesus Freak Cruise, and how I almost joined the band.   "More Than The Music" is a weekly podcast hosted by WAY-FM Evening On-Air Personality, Justin Paul. Each week, hear the stories behind the songs of your favorite Christian artists. Listen to Justin Paul weeknights at 8/7c with the WAY-FM App. iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/way-fm-radio/id1033367026?mt=8 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.commotion.wayfm

Matthew West shares how he gave up his dream to play baseball to pursue music, the role Steven Curtis Chapman played, how he balances family and touring, how he overcame depression after career threatening vocal surgery, where he got the idea to write songs about other people's stories, his new organization PopWe, his wife's reaction to Rascal Flatts wanting to record a love song he wrote for her, and how every song on "Live Forever" is based on a real-life story.  "More Than The Music" is a weekly podcast hosted by WAY-FM Evening On-Air Personality, Justin Paul. Each week, hear the stories behind the songs of your favorite Christian artists. Listen to Justin Paul weeknights at 8/7c with the WAY-FM App. iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/way-fm-radio/id1033367026?mt=8 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.commotion.wayfm

Bart Millard from MercyMe shares how the band almost ended after their last album, how they handle the busyness of touring with family, the impact of "I Can Only Imagine", how he continues to struggle with his past of a broken home and abusive father, why he never came back to my church, who's to blame for his crazy updates on social media, writing country music with Hunter Hayes, and how he met someone who was forever changed by their song, "Dear Younger Me." "More Than The Music" is a weekly podcast hosted by WAY-FM Evening On-Air Personality, Justin Paul. Each week, hear the stories behind the songs of your favorite Christian artists. Listen to Justin Paul weeknights at 8/7c with the WAY-FM App. iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/way-fm-radio/id1033367026?mt=8 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.commotion.wayfm

Jon Steingard from Hawk Nelson shares how the band began when they were teenagers, how they searched for their identity after their lead singer left, how Bart Millard from MercyMe helped them gain a new perspective, the fans reaction to a different sound, how God used the song "Drops In The Ocean" to stop a young girl from taking her life, what it's like with members of the band living so far apart, the craziest "do you know...?" from Canada, why he has no AC in his house, and the typo in a music video that no one noticed.  "More Than The Music" is a weekly podcast hosted by WAY-FM Evening On-Air Personality, Justin Paul. Each week, hear the stories behind the songs of your favorite Christian artists. Listen to Justin Paul weeknights at 8/7c with the WAY-FM App. iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/way-fm-radio/id1033367026?mt=8 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.commotion.wayfm

Michael Tait and Duncan Phillips from Newsboys share how the band almost ended after Peter Furler left, how Michael wasn't well-recieved by some, not taking their first movie role seriously, Michael's random stat knowledge, dcTalk getting back together, why Duncan is so particular about his drums, Michael's expensive cologne, kids, and motorcycles on tour.  "More Than The Music" is a weekly podcast hosted by WAY-FM Evening On-Air Personality, Justin Paul. Each week, hear the stories behind the songs of your favorite Christian artists. Listen to Justin Paul weeknights at 8/7c with the WAY-FM App. iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/way-fm-radio/id1033367026?mt=8 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.commotion.wayfm

Francesca Battistelli shares how she grew up in a musical theater family, went from playing in coffee shops to WinterJam, people mispronouncing her name, meeting her husband Matt, struggling as parents with their first child, having mentor parents, working together as a couple, having accountability, not catching up on emails, winning a Grammy in her pjs, having baby Isaac, and how the songs on her album, "If We're Honest: Deluxe Edition," are some of her most personal ever. "More Than The Music" is a weekly podcast hosted by WAY-FM Evening On-Air Personality, Justin Paul. Each week, hear the stories behind the songs of your favorite Christian artists. Listen to Justin Paul weeknights at 8/7c with the WAY-FM App. iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/way-fm-radio/id1033367026?mt=8 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.commotion.wayfm

Jonny Diaz shares how he grew up a preacher's kid, gave up a baseball scholarship at Florida State University to pursue music, struggled to recreate success after his first song, owns and operates a gym with his wife, ditched our WAY-FM softball team after only one game, how things have changed since the birth of his daughter, and how the songs on his album "Let It Fly" and new EP "Everything Is Changing" are reminders that God is still in control. "More Than The Music" is a weekly podcast hosted by WAY-FM Evening On-Air Personality, Justin Paul. Each week, hear the stories behind the songs of your favorite artists. Listen to Justin Paul weeknights at 8/7c with the WAY-FM App. iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/way-fm-radio/id1033367026?mt=8 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.commotion.wayfm

Danny Gokey shares how he fell into a deep depression after his first wife passed away, finished top 3 on American Idol, got a second chance at his career, why he's always singing, how his wife doesn't like a song he wrote for her, and how the songs on his album "Hope In Front Of Me" remind us that it's not over until God says it's over. "More Than The Music" is a weekly podcast hosted by WAY-FM Evening On-Air Personality, Justin Paul. Each week, hear the stories behind the songs of your favorite artists. Listen to Justin Paul weeknights at 8/7c with the WAY-FM App. iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/way-fm-radio/id1033367026?mt=8 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.commotion.wayfm

Joel and Luke from For King & Country share how they lost everything when they moved to America from Australia, how Luke overcame a disease that almost forced him to leave the band, the Priceless movement, why Joel is injury prone, and how the songs on their latest album, "Run Wild. Live Free. Love Strong: Deluxe Anniversary Edition" remind them to never give up. "More Than The Music" is a weekly podcast hosted by WAY-FM Evening On-Air Personality, Justin Paul. Each week, hear the stories behind the songs of your favorite artists. Listen to Justin Paul weeknights at 8/7c with the WAY-FM App. iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/way-fm-radio/id1033367026?mt=8 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.commotion.wayfm  

Lauren Daigle shares how she struggled with the loss of her grandfather, overcame illness, maintains the busy schedule of a new recording artist, has too many phone notifications, loves doing YouTube covers, and how God showed her to trust Him though the songs on her new album, "How Can It Be: Deluxe Edition." "More Than The Music" is a weekly podcast hosted by WAY-FM Evening On-Air Personality, Justin Paul. Each week, hear the stories behind the songs of your favorite artists. Listen to Justin Paul weeknights at 8/7c with the WAY-FM App. iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/way-fm-radio/id1033367026?mt=8 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.commotion.wayfm