Bandkind catches up with Andrew Ripp on tour (after dinner outside the catering room back stage) Andrew Ripp has noteworthy advice about adopting family born out of his journey with his daughter, his son and his god children. His songwriting is about living life--together (that includes powerful co-labs with Rachael Lampa and Ethan Hulse) where adopting Community is paramount. He talks about conversations turning into songs that make an impact on people (that hit the top spot on the national charts too).

A conversation with Cade Thompson on the tour bus turns into a face-to-face conversation pre-show side stage about his favorite spot to write music, how South Dakota was integral in moving him musically forward, and his heart beat for seeing individuals succeed in life. We talk about good things happening with non-profits he aligns with: Tennessee Kids Belong, South Dakota Kids Belong and his partnership with Chris Tomlin and his wife Lauren's foundation called "For Others"

Tommy Iceland brings Scandinavian roots to Music City, finding success in his collaborations with powerhouse songwriters like Chris Tomlin and Mitch Wong. Tommy Iceland talks about his co-lab with Evan Craft and revisits his international vision to heal though music--on a song recorded in a Ukrainian Church basement with Mark Sergeev. Raised in Iceland & Sweden, Tommy knows about living with a lack of light, and it's his intention to be light in someone's dark day--even if he's in his skates on the Nashville Predators ice.

How do you prepare for 'Epic', then remake it LIVE on an 'Iconic' stage? ⁠Tommee Profitt ⁠shares backstage details with ⁠Bandkind⁠ about "The Birth Of A King Live" at The Opry House. He talks movie trailer music, worship, family and pulling off a live show hailed as "the most epic Christmas concert in history" featuring 21 artists, a 60-piece orchestra, a 100-person choir, and a full band. Artists include Jordan Smith, Clark Beckham, Stanaj, Colton Dixon, Hollyn, Fleurie, Evvie McKinney, Tina Guo, Tauren Wells, Crowder, Danny Gokey, and more.

Unspoken’s Chad Mattson led a tour set through saxophone solos, guitar riffs and fan favorites from Unspoken. The band a must see from every angle: reggae to rock, 90s pop to power ballads, and then they added a throwback set of music that was influential to each band member that kept the live audience laughing, cheering & dancing during the mini showcase in the show. (You'll hear that they played a little Backstreet Boys). Talented night of musical artwork! Bandkind was grateful to have been a there.

When you're in a foreign land and you feel home--it's a very good thing. The journey Jordan St Cyr and his family have taken to get "here" (American song support, radio, tours, award shows) is about the feeling of community he and his wife have found here. We talk about and share the (must-see-message) powerful moment at the Gospel Music Association Dove awards between TobyMac, his wife, Amanda, and the live studio audience--the artists--whom Jordan calls "real people". Jordan, his wife and their family are walking their own hard journey with their daughter and he's not afraid to be sincere about the help they've received and the hope they have!

CAIN has something special, but here Logan Cain spills the secret sauce about putting together a tour, what he perceives as the priorities on the road and who has influenced his decisions, among them--God and TobyMac.

Rhett Walker asks Jesus for songwriting help (and he gets it)! His latest "Man On The Middle Cross" brings together a powerful team of songwriters, but it's an artist from his childhood that Rhett is most excited to collaborate with LIVE. Rhett gives us the rundown for his tour (plus an early tour that he still lives by); and we take a deep dive into two teen-aged pregnancy redemption stories that took very different turns: it's life and death.

In this time with Bandkind, David Leonard (producer, songwriter, collaborator, father), is vulnerable about hard things in life coming through in his songs, and he shares what he's seen God produce from the brokenness and the light.

There's a place for irrational fear, right? Maybe not! (and his record Wild Faith has nothing to do with it?) Patrick Mayberry talks crazy merch ideas, song colabs and home cooking when he's backstage with Bandkind!

Phil Joel starts a musical conversation about Art that God made (and is regenerating), living The Green Room lifestyle, and creating "A New Heaven, A New Earth" musical collaboration to embrace creation care. His song "Arms Around The World" joins tracks from Jason Roy (Building 429), MORIAH & Aaron Cole.

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.