Songs That Changed You: Recent Episodes
Aiden Grant
Each episode, host Aiden Grant, is joined by a guests to discuss a song, of their choice, that has had a profound impact on their life and their journey with God. They'll discuss the song at length before playing it for you in full. If you wanna get in touch email aideng@hotmail.com
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2023 winner of The Voice, Tarryn Stokes takes us behind the scenes of life after the cameras turn off. Tarryn is gearing up for the release of her new single and tells us all about how it came to be and the importance of trusting that God will take "good care" of us.
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After everything that Emme has been through, it's a true testament to her faith, that she still trusts in God. Emme lost her husband to cancer in 2016 and was left living in a foreign country with two toddlers, thousands of kilometers from any family or support BUT though the whole process, she held tight to the Lord and trusted in him. If you are facing what seems to be an impossible struggle of your own, let Emme's story encourage you on the podcast today.
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What do you do when all you want growing up, is to tour the world in a rock band but have no musical ability? Poetry of course! That's what Tanner decided and turns out he made the right choice. Tanner has such a beautiful way with words and talks us through his love of Underoath, who helped shape his walk with God. Plus as an added bonus a Tanner treats us to la live poetry reading.
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You want to get better at songwriting? Jon is your man. He even invented his own genre of music! We discuss the art of songwriting and the importance of having the right goals. Growing up, Jon was always intrigued by Jars Of Clay's interesting song structure and lead him on his path as a musician.
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Roger was a radio DJ in "the good old days" of radio. In the 80s & 90s when radio was at it's peak, Roger was on the air each day and is the sole reason Rebecca St. James became a household name! haha well that might be pushing it but that's the story he's sticking to. Roger shares his insights into the Christian music industry and radio, as well as a wonderful parenting metaphor for us all to learn from.
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Bobby spent most of his life addicted to weed, drinking, partying and doing his thing, until a miraculous encounter with God that changed everything. His life did a full 180 degree turn and Matt Maher's music actually played a giant roll in that. These day's Bobby and his wife are 'The Catholic Couple' helping normalizing Catholicism for thousands around the globe.
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Brad & Lisa's marriage was over. Infidelity and cheating had happened and for most, that would be the end but God had other plans. With the help of the Lord and a lot of work, Brad and Lisa Valencia are happily married and now help others couples in their relationships with Unrelenting Pursuit. Hear their story and the songs that got them through this time on a very special podcast episode.
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Are you struggling with chronic pain on a daily basis? Meet Kate Stanford, she's an up and coming singer-songwriter from Nashville who was going through exactly that too. She gave it to God and turned it into an incredible song to help others.
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SEX! Now that I have your attention, our guest this week is Christian Sex Educator, Carlie Palmer-Webb. We talk all about her incredibly interesting line of work, what common problems she sees and the day her life changed forever... when her son was born. He came after a really tough time and Lauren Daigle, along with the Lord, helped usher in a her new era.
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Antiskeptic frontman Andrew Kitchen is our special episode 50 guest! Andrew shares about his songwriting process, wanting to be clear in his words but not spelling everything out for the listeners, shocks with the true meaning behind fan favourite 'Beautiful In White' and shares his personal connection to Keith Green.
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Does a song that impacted your life, lose its meaning when the singer walks away from their faith? Or does it still hold true? Growing up, Underoath changed John's life and lead him to touring all over the country. And despite not understanding his heavy music one bit, his parents were his number one fans. Some real parenting goals for us all!
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Are you a Christian who is frustrated to STILL be single? Well Christian dating coach Mel New, of IYKYK Dating, is here to help. She has all the secrets and tips you need to know! She even picked the perfect song without even realizing it.
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Why aren't there any Easter songs? Bands don't really release Easter albums for some reason. But Relient K's 'I Celebrate The Day' is pretty close. Pat, one half of The Crunch Catholic Podcast, can't listen to it without choking up and shares some beautiful insights into this somber classic. You'll never hear it in the same way ever again!
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Tattoo artist, skateboarder and graphic designer Cory Romeiser is a little too awesome! All of his work is bedded in scripture but not in the usual cliqued sort of ways. But have you ever found yourself feeling very apathetic and flat? Cory did and it was a live John Mark McMillan show that shook him up and woke his fire inside again.
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Former cult member Christiana Miller aka Woman Of Valor, has been through a lot! How do you leave something like that? How do you even realise you’re in a cult when you’re right in the middle and being gaslit? Christiana has been on an incredible journey in her faith, questioning everything. Well, everything except God's love.
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Mark Barlow is an incredible singer songwriter and musician from Isla Vista, California but he didn't write his hit, My Portion. So who did? God. The song was a gift from God and it changed his life. Mark shares, from a very open and vulnerable place, how the song came to be in a truly miraculous way.
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Josh Hawkins aka Hi Josh describes himself as a "Comedian for the Lord and for the lols". Known for his Lip Reading vids, Google Reviews and online antics but today we see a different side of Josh. We've all sung this song a thousand times before at church but the story Josh shares will blow your mind!
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Aiden and Jessica Morris, from Between You & Me Podcast, take a look back at their favourite Christian music tracks of 2023. With each song showcasing a wide variety of genres and styles, you're bound to discover a new fav of your own.
Songs discussed:
- Owl City - Sons Of Thunder
- Jimmy Clifton - Come on Love
- Chris Renzema - God and Prozac
- Strings & Heart - Flowers Dressed In Blue
- Sarah Reeves - Get Back Your Fight
- Jimi Cravity - Poetry
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Winner of The Voice 2021, Bella Taylor Smith, shares all about what happens after you finish on a big reality TV show. Everyone one wanted to push and pull her in different directions but Bella stayed strong in her faith and what she believed was right for her career. Through it all, CeCe Winans' Goodness of God has been a constant reminder for her. But what she is doing next in 2024, is really exciting!
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Surviving a school shooting, a Bob Dylan bible study and a few dad jokes along the way, this episode has it all! Matt Prater of History Makers radio show has an incredible tale to tell with the help of Keith Green's 'Asleep In The Light'. This is a real story of God being able to use all situations to further his kingdom!
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SVRCINA is one of pop music’s fastest rising stars, with 150 million streams under her belt! She's released tracks with some huge names in pop music like Robin Schulz, Icona Pop and Lecrae, which is why it's super weird that she picked a country song that changed her life forever?! Bless The Broken Road by Rascal Flatts taught SVRCINA how to write a good song but more importantly it taught her about God's loving redemption.
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In an Australian exclusive we chat to Strings & Heart front man Angelo Espinosa. These guys are pumping out awesome Christian Indie rock and it's all thanks to one of Dad's old CDs. Angelo talks about hating music growing up and suddenly doing a 180 degree turn when he met God for himself and deciding to go "all in". If you haven't heard of Strings & Heart yet, you need to because these guys are gonna be the next big thing!
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Jessica is the artist behind online creative ministry Salt & Gold Collection and responsible for the incredible Jesus Foot Washing series. Her work really makes you think about what it actually means to love like Jesus. We discuss how Jessica's life was completely changed when she heard Bethel Music for the first time, moving to America to study at Bethel and her need to represent Catholics well.
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In Christian circles in the early 2000s Mike Guglielmucci was everywhere! Singing and writing with both Hillsong and Planetshakers, preaching all over the world, until everything came crashing down. In a very open and honest chat, Mike shares about meeting God in rehab after everyone left him, the importance of second chances, God's grace and what life looks like these days for him.
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Joel always loved playing guitar but when he heard this song from Lincoln Brewster, it changed everything, igniting a fire within. The song is so cleverly written both lyrically & musically and being a bit of a guitar nerd, Joel shows Aiden how they work so well together with a live demonstration on the podcast. Plus you won't believe what happened when Joel got a call from Lincoln!
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Susanna is a mixed media artist from Queensland who makes beautiful paintings but what is the key to all of her creativity and success? She puts it all down to Jesus. Like a breath of fresh air in horrible world at the moment, Susanna comes armed with a classic song and words of wisdom.
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Ashley is an expert when it comes to 90s Christian music. Recently we featured his co-host from Mixtape Theology and now it's his turn. We discuss the best CCM 90s bands of all time, before diving into the song that started Ashley's love and changed him, Sandi Patty & Wayne Watson - Another Time Another Place. Don't remember it? You should, it was HUGE!
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Scott Darlow is a truth teller. He's someone who stands up for what he believes and isn't shy about it. But without the classic Aussie rock song Solid Rock, who knows where he'd be today. The song changed Scott's life in more ways than one!
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Rachel is an expert when it comes to 90s Christian music. She's even written a book all about it, Mixtape Theology. And that love all began on a boring day, when her parents were out and she found a CD. Steven Curtis Chapman changed everything BUT the real question Aiden wants to know, is he actually country?! haha. Plus as an added bonus, you hear the ridiculous story tying Aiden's four year old son and punk band Relient K together forever.
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Dan, lead singer of The Fold, lives a double life. On one hand, he's the lead singer of a Christian pop punk band but also in some kind of parallel universe, they're a Lego: Ninjago cartoon band. Confused? Dan will clear everything up and share a song that changed him & helped shape his song writing forever.
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Imagine being told only moments after your first child is born, the doctors need to operate on their spine. It's a scary thought but that was Dave Adamson reality. Aussie Dave shares how he managed to get through with a prayer and the help of Bob Carlisle's Butterfly Kisses. Warning, you may need tissues for this one!
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Creator of McGee & Me and the Wally McDoogle My Life As book series, Bill Myers has added so much to the Christian media landscape over the years. Although Bill never wanted to get into TV or writing, he wanted to be a dentist but God had other plans! Throughout all the challenges along the way, Bill continues to lean on The Call's hit song 'I Still Believe' when in doubt.
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Anxiety and depression can effect us all but how do you pick up those signs in our children? Often children aren't able to articulate what they are feeling. Well faith & mental health advocate Caris Snider is here to help! Armed with a great song from Bethel Music and some great advice.
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Jordan St. Cyr and his music is taking the world by storm! In the last two years he's won Juno awards, Dove nominations and played to crowds of thousands. But Jordan learnt at a very young age that his identity is not in what he does, his identity is in God. Matt Redman's music helped show him that and it's a lesson we all need a reminder of from time to time.
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How did a year 12 student with no clue what he wanted to do in life, end up anchoring the nine news each night? Well Brenton Ragless had 'Big Dreams' from Steve Grace to thank. If you feel like your dreams are impossible or not sure what to do in life, this is for you.
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Without words or any kind of lyrics, can a song be inherently good or evil? We'll find out! Joined by independent artist Jimmy Clifton to discuss an instrumental song by Adam Young that God used to speak to him. But How?!
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Nobody wants to be considered a zombie, except Pete Court. Maybe that's because of the experimental heart surgery he had at such a young age or maybe it's thanks to Audio Adrenaline's 90s hit. But you'll have to listen to find out.
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For 10 years now, Dami Im has navigated the tricky territory of being a Christian in the Australian spotlight. But long before Eurovision or X Factor, Dami would sing Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) to whoever would listen because it changed her life.
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The Christian music industry is a bit broken at the moment. Why? Well Paul Colman might have the answer! Aided by the powerfully political Larry Norman and his 70s hit The Great American Novel. Playing at the white house, releasing over 100 albums, Larry was a pioneer of Christian rock music and instrumental in Paul's song writing. Plus are the Paul Colman Trio back together?
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The role of a mentor, a close friend that is always there to help, cannot be underestimated. Charlotte owes a lot to a family friend who first introduced her to Israel & New Breed and in turn changed her life forever. As a new artist herself, we also talk about the need for positivity in music, especially for 17 years old versions of ourselves.
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Guess who'd never heard a single Christian song until she signed her own Christian music record deal?! Yep Rachael Lampa! Luckily Whitney Houston's 90s movie The Preacher Wife came along and changed Rachael's life forever. If you're a RL fan you're gonna love this, if not she is gonna win you over for sure.
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"You might be the only version of Jesus someone meets" If you've ever been overwhelmed by statements like that, this episode is for you. To a young broken Luke Holt (Luke & Susie Show) the thought terrified him. But with the help of some 90s whisper rap from dc Talk, he learnt an invaluable lesson.
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Not one but six guest! As we hit the halfway mark of the year we look back at the first six month of the podcast with highlights from six great guests.
- Andy Gourley - Ep 10
- Jessica Morris - Ep 8
- David Hall - Ep 14
- Leah Grant - Ep 5
- Spike Avery - Ep 7
- Mary Nikkel - Ep 16
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This song didn't just change Mary's life, it SAVED it! Disciple's 'After The World' showed Mary a glimpse of God's perfect love at a crucial time when she needed it most. Without it, who knows what might have happened.
If you need to talk to someone about some of the topics we discuss in this episode please contact Life Life Australia on 13 11 14.
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"God has his favourites and I'm just not one of them" thought Emma Mullings. From family tragedy at a young age and walking away from God to where she is now, church planting overseas, Emma's story is one of healing. Be blown away by Emma's incredible attitude towards life and God when she shares the song that changed her, Natalie Grant's Held.
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"Music was never actually created for entertainment" according to Ps David Hall. In the early 90s Ron Kenoly brought a new sound into churches around the globe, mixing funk and R&B with modern worship and David couldn't get enough of it!
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It's one thing to know God is faithful, but it's not until we go through a storm of our own, do we really know it for ourselves. A lesson that Fideliz Cruz learnt in 2022 with the help of Israel & New Breed's New Season.
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A huge car accident, several court cases and fraudulent cancer claims, this episode has the lot! But through it all, Nicole Smith found peace with the help of Planetshakers - Healer. This is an epic story that you don't want to miss!
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Growing up and entering the world as an adult, we all want to feel understood and have a sense of belonging. For Matt, Antiskeptic's 2002 hit 'Called' helped him feel exactly that.
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"It was like I was getting a spiritual wedgie from God" when Red Frog's Boss, Andy Gourley heard Rez Band's Walk On for the first time. Not only did it change his life but it changed thousands of young people's lives across the globe. Listen to find out how!
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"When it comes to music, I'd rather be 300 years out of date than 3 years out of date." Colin Buchanan has been part of the Australia media landscape for 30+ years. We first met him on Play School and since then he's released several award winning country albums and a whopping 27 kids albums but when CityAlight approached Colin in 2019 to colab, it changed his life.
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Songs have the power to change you but so can teachers. At a critical time in Jessica Morris' life, one teacher did exactly that, by giving her a Bethany Dillon album. Her song Beautiful allowed Jess to see herself in a completely different way and empowered her to be the woman she is today.
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When we first meet God for ourselves, it's easy to think all of our problem will just disappear. But for an angst filled teenage Spike Avery, this was defiantly not the case. Luckly he had Steve Taylor's 'Jesus Is For Losers' and a very wise friend to make sense of it all.
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dc Talk guitarist, Relient K producer and legend of the Christian music scene for the last 30 years, Mark Lee Townsend joins the podcast to discuss 'Deathbed'. He breaks down the making of RK's most ambitious song, how Jon Foreman of Switchfoot got involved and his emotional response to the song when playing it live. Plus of course Aiden peppered him with questions of dc Talk and RK rumors and reunions.
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Grab the tissues because Leah Grant is taking us back to times of pimples, youth camps and loss. In one of Leah's darkest times she learnt to lean on God with the help of Hillsong United's 'From The Inside Out'.
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Beauty gives witness to God through music and art. For a teenage Nathan Finochio, he discovered that with Delirious?'s I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever in the early 90s. But was he an early adopter?
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Most people while backpacking in their twenties have some fun, make some poor choices and eventually come home ready to grow up. For DJ Paine, he discovered a band and a song that changed his life forever. This is the origin story of self confessed Christian music nerd!
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Back in 2019 Lucy Holmes (89.9 Light FM) was clinically depressed, suicidal and in a pretty bad place but Danny Gokey's "Haven't Seen It Yet" really helped get her through. Hear her amazing story!
If you need to talk to someone about some of the topics we discuss in this episode please contact Life Life Australia on 13 11 14.
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Ps Phil McIlwraith's life was changed by Antiskeptic - Clear To Pass. Listen to find out how the 2003 Aussie rock track allowed Phil to find his tribe and forge his own path with God.
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A new project from award winning podcast host Aiden Grant. This is your first taste of Songs That Changed You. Subscribe now, first episode dropping soon!
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