MercyMe guitarist Mike Scheuchzer gives us a tour of both The Imagine Cabin and their latest record Always Only Jesus, which is home to the chart topping song (and co-lab with Phil Wickham) "Then Christ Came". See the cabin that the song, "I Can Only Image" built, hear stories of the recording process, and stick around for a private performance at the Imagine Cabin campfire. Loved being able to share this with you!

Authority comes from experiencing the journey. Katy Nichole graciously walks us from her hospital bedside to her platform on the stage. Her story is insightful and encouraging while still leaving room for the sovereignty of the unknown in God's goodness.

Hope Darst shares songwriting secrets, parenting tips and her love for a certain Nashville coffee bean. This conversation takes you back stage with a worship leader, a mom, a recording artist and a woman who prioritizes her faith. Can't wait for you to spend time with us and Hope Darst!

Bandkind hangs side stage with Michael Cochren, front man of Cochren & Company. He talks new music, the 2023 Hits Deep Tour, and winning the ultimate Crowder Contest. Now, find out what he wants Crowder to do!

Michael Cochren gives some amazing perspective to apply to personal faith in this episode! Check out Cochren & Co. "Running Home" before you see it live on the Hits Deep Tour!

Michael Allen (DJ Maj) is a leader in the ever-evolving global music space. Maj became the soundtrack of the 2020 pandemic with the interactive Family Dance Party which has grown to over 10,000 viewers globally per episode. Maj is also an original member of TobyMac's DiverseCity Band. His DJ solos have become a staple in Toby's Sets to an average 300,000 concert goers annually across 18 years. Now, DJ Maj is stepping in to a new collaboration; one that will cause young adults and teens to T.A.L.K. This is the backstory of DJ Maj and his hope for tomorrow--today.

Singer Songwriter Riley Clemmons pulls up a chair backstage during soundcheck and gives Bandkind an impromptu master class in songwriting and technique. We loved every minute of it. Whether it's a bop or a ballad, if you're thinking on a song idea, let this time with Riley Clemmons streamline your thought process.

Loved our time with Sanctus Real. Dustin, Mark & Chris talk band history, and we dig into lyrics and future music. Chris finds the first Sanctus Real cassette which takes us to the 1990s.

We take moments to reflect on discuss wars, scripture and music (and somehow "The Chosen").

Rachael Lampa talks with us about living life with family and friends. Whether with her brother, Ryan, at their family non-profit People Loving Nashville, her neighbors in songwriting at Holly Street Records, or doing a co-lab song with TobyMac or a women's bible study with Amanda, Rachael Lampa gets real with Bandkind--and we love it.

Trinity, a four piece Dutch band with roots in Peru, talks with us pre-show and offers an instrument hack against the cold for their concert tour at Riding Schools across Europe. Hear how American music (bands like Pearl Jam) unlocked the sound of Trinity (left to right in the interview Niek-percussion, Bert-bass, Johan-guitar, and well wishes to Elbert who will be on lead vocals & flute for the night's show). Their new EP "Let Love Be The Gift" is out now!

Mike Weaver frontman of Big Daddy Weave catches me in a full cry. Loss is tough, on all of us; Mike solves some of it for me in this episode and leads me to gratefulness. We also talk late co-labs w. Katy Nichole & early ones with Jeromy Shawn Deibler founder/front man FFH. People make such a difference in life! Let's be collectively grateful!

Mack Brock talks early influences (Delirious & frontman Martin Smith), his sports podcast with long time friend/worship leader Josh Baldwin, and sharing family duties while on the road. Mack talks about how vital Worship Circle is for worship leaders.

Artist Blessing Offor talks with Nik about his faith and his dream for his new record, and why it includes his father in Nigeria. There's such good perspective in this time with Blessing and Bandkind.

Nik talks to founding member/drummer Chad Butler (Switchfoot) about Christmas tour hacks for drummers, the Foreman brothers (Jon and Tim) and why community is so important: broam.org

Bandkind catches up with Tasha Layton on what makes touring an authentic experience for the artists (and the concert goers). Hear the story behind her running across the salt flats in her music video “How Far” and how she and her family of four will navigate the new Hits Deep Tour!

Long time Sidewalk Prophets writing duo Dave Frey and Ben McDonald celebrate a ten year goal as their writing co-lab “Hey Moon” becomes a children’s book!

The hard-back children’s book “The Luckiest Star” is for the child in all of us, and the perfect gift this season. Find your copy at sidewalkprophets.com and add it to your holiday tradition!

Musician Allan Scott said he was "a theif, a liar, and a loser" until he wasn't--anymore. Now with music and true stories, he's helping others along their journey. Hear about this powerful time leading up to Truth. His team of musicians in the Allan Scott Band; his team at The Story Tour and Found & Favored Ministries do valuable work.

Bandkind was backstage with Anne Wilson on "The Healer Tour" with Casting Crowns and Cain. We talked about the loss of her brother, writing a book with her French Teacher, her early connection with Mark Hall, and her continuing songwriting journey with Matthew West.

Anne Wilson's book "My Jesus, from Heartache to Hope" is endorsed by Sadie Robertson Huff, Annie F. Downs & Mike Weaver (Big Daddy Weave).

Crowder connects the dots: Horses, Dr. Pepper, and what he thinks is the itch that people want to scratch. He opens up about his set list, the Holy Ghost and a dream come true in Austin

Jackie Patillo President & Executive Director of the Gospel Music Association dishes the deepest details yet with Bandkind! The heart behind the 2022 Dove Awards, her prayer for Christian & Gospel music, America and what it was like coming to faith during the Jesus Movement. The Dove Awards are SOLD OUT! But. you have the chance to see the 53rd Annual Dove Awards Telecast Friday Oct 21st at 7CST on TBN! Don't miss it!

Taya talks details with Nik leading up to her debut solo project. She shares marriage, "J.C. Time" and why Keith Green was so important to a little girl in Australia. Taya's become a strong voice in the American Music Scene since "Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)" and "Touch The Sky" her vocal offerings with Hillsong United. Bandkind was there. Taya the full-length project is available now wherever you find music!