Leeland Mooring plays an acoustic gem accompanied by the waves of the Pacific Ocean. Come in to a private prayer that you may need as much as we do. Find out the secret his parents passed down to their kids and what six artists does Leeland have to give shout outs to in our time together--two of them have the last name Smith. Loved our honest time with Leeland. Listen to his music with new appreciation wherever you listen to music!

Caleb, Chad, Spencer & Joey have a vocal dynamic that is top notch in their mash-ups, covers & originals. Their latest pop flair single, "God Gave Me Freedom" hit The Billboard Top 40 Christian Airplay chart this summer and continues to impact listeners coast to coast. Nik talks with Anthem Lights about their musical challenges, their "guru", and how they became animated on Pure Flix Entainment Original series "A Show About Anthem Lights"! The groups gigantic fan base will be happy to know a new full length project of original music is forthcoming! Hear the details right here as Anthem Lights speaks about the importance of taking One Small Step for Bandkind.

You've probably encountered the music, production chops or songwriting skills of Jared Marc (live, on TV, or your favorite music platform). He talks backstage with Bandkind about why he "probably" chose to do music. His quotable time with us spans the early years with his band of brothers, new collaborations, his family life, and why it's important that he takes his children out on the road with him. If you've met Jared Marc before, he's a talent to know (all over again).

We The Kingdom can put on a show, but they love speak courage into the hearts of those that see them live, know them and listen to their music.

We step back stage to talk with the Cash family band--We The Kingdom about on stage backdrops fears and important people that take their show from imagination to the stage.

Mike Donehey and Nik talk about digging up treasures, his family, his songs (solo artist and founder frontman of Tenth Avenue North ) and the two books he's authored with Waterbrook.

Matt Maher is one of those singer/songwriters who sees from just a little different perspective, and that is what makes him a great writer and collaborator in Music City. We talk about the early years of what is now Orange Country CA and how he helped a friend, Matt Redman, record there Live in the historic San Juan Capistrano ruins. And we talk family and what it's like to raise up the next generation of singer (under his own roof).

When music intersects somewhere above Earth, this happens. International Space Station Commander Shane Kimbrough talks with Bandkind about being a NASA Astronaut, and about music from Earth as Lauren Diagle sings "Tremble" to more people than expected! Music. What more can be said of the human heart's need for it. Bonus footage: links Bandkind to Space via a successful tour headlined by TobyMac.

Bandkind met up with Skillet in The Big Apple to hear "freedom ring" as we celebrated America in style: music, food & community! It was great to catch up with panheads (Skillet fans) as they gathered live on the plaza at Avenue of The America's for musical guest of Fox & Friends along side some great BBQ masters! Did they? Yes! Skillet Rocks! Here's a live look in NYC

Bandkind is pre-show with singer/songwriter recording artist Jordan Feliz talking pre-show posture. What does it mean to prepare for the live show. And Jordan does this on stage for concerts and on the air with SiriusXM The Message "Forward Message" a radio show hosted and curated by Jordan. His posture is for his community & his family and it's present in concerts, his home life & his personal relationships--most of all his relationship with Jesus.

You know Disciple rocks...do you think it just happens? Join me on the bus with Disciple as we talk about building Skeleton Psalms (and long time founder front man Kevin Young gives us a glimpse early Disciple dreams!)

You'll also hear the vertical intention of Honor & Glory surface in the front lounge of the bus!

Colabs w. the best in the biz and the most disciplined lovers of the craft make music together. Australian singer/songwriter/worship leader recalls seeds sown in him as a ten year old visiting America, a mountain of a lyric that wrote lots of songs while trying to write just one, and how a brother had an idea to fill a convertible with flowers to make a point of caring for each other. This is a glimpse of the creativity that is and surrounds Benjamin William Hastings.

To say Real Estate professional, Page Turner, empowers & encourages entrepreneurs is a straight-up understatement! She's a natural! Page shares with Bandkind the hiccups and habits of human nature in Fix My Flip (Season 2); tune in for her talented renovations on HGTV Fix My Flip Thursday night 9/8c. (And watch here as Page flips the script on "One Small Step for Bandkind" with words that empower Nik to take her next step!)

Matty Mullins talks with Bandkind about being a vocalist, a frontman, a family man, creator of On Point Pomade, and supporter of Brittney's Beneath The Skin. Nik talks with Matty about his music video for "Nails" and the powerhouse team behind the writing of the song.

Who knew Darren Mulligan's first Christian concert in Ireland was Casting Crowns!?! The frontman behind We Are Messengers talks with Bandkind about full circle moments. Join us at a coffee shop for a talk about authentic things, genuine faith, and tour bus banter (including an introduction to keys player Kipper Gray -- son of long time recording artist Jason Gray)

Ben Fuller talks backstage with Bandkind about translating his salvation experience into song (with Brian Fowler and Rand Jackson) and how it's been touring with the Healer Tour (Casting Crowns and We Are Messengers).

Recording Artist Sean BE is a multitalented newcomer to Music City and he's got a lot to offer. He talks to Bandkind about waiting on God and picking up everything and moving to Nashville, TN. He connects in a mentorship way with Jeremy Camp on WinterJam.

Austin French can summarize the trama in his life and the victory in two words. "Jesus Can" is a powerful written testimony of his early years enduring abuse thru the songs he's singing on the stage today. Bandkind is behind the scenes on a busy backstage with Good News with Austin French!

Jason Roy, band founder/lead singer of Building 429, talks backstage with Bandkind about the hardship years growing up, accepting his own voice, and recounts his daughter, Haven Madison, auditioning for the new season of American Idol.

Jordan Smith talks working with Tommee Profitt, yucking it up with Rhett Walker and being inspired by Adam Levine of The Voice. Jordan talks about how he builds his live show and he wants to experience the show with his Live audience. Beautiful time with Jordan. Loved it.

Andrew Ripp says inner peace should relate to songwriting. With two national number one's ("Jericho" & "Rejoice") he talks about his "For The Love Of God" and his #1 cowrite "Perfectly Loved" with Rachael Lampa and her longtime family friend TobyMac.