In this episode, host John Chisum sits down with Darlene Zschech, iconic Australian songwriter of “Shout to the Lord,” a song introduced in 1993 that is still sung weekly by millions of people worldwide.  In this powerful interview, Darlene shares how “Shout to the Lord” came to her during a time of trial and why she feels she can take no credit for the song, how it passed through her, and personal stories of how God has used it in her life.  Darlene is a dedicated wife, mum, author, songwriter,

"My entire theology is a Man, it's Jesus," says Mike Weaver, frontman of Christian music's powerhouse band Big Daddy Weave. "I'm telling you, He is with you and He's with you in the most real way." With robust faith and authenticity, Weaver shares through this warm and often funny episode about being a big guy from South Alabama who stumbled into a Christian rock band career now spanning nine albums and multiple tours. Despite a few years of loss and sorrow, their new album "When the Light...

"My entire theology is a Man, it's Jesus," says Mike Weaver, frontman of Christian music's powerhouse band Big Daddy Weave. "I'm telling you, He is with you and He's with you in the most real way." With robust faith and authenticity, Weaver shares through this warm and often funny episode about being a big guy from South Alabama who stumbled into a Christian rock band career now spanning nine albums and multiple tours. Despite a few years of loss and sorrow, their new album "When the Light...

Mike Weaver is one of the most recognizable and loved voices in Christian music. The success of the band on Christian radio is deeply appreciated, as you will hear in the first part of a fantastic two-part interview. Discover how ministry to their listeners is front and center for this southern rocker and his dedicated teammates. Mike Weaver, his brother, and their band have suffered what seems like an overload of tragedy the last two years, yet the light of their ministry and the hope they...

Mike Weaver is one of the most recognizable and loved voices in Christian music. The success of the band on Christian radio is deeply appreciated, as you'll here in this fantastic two-part interview, but ministry to their listeners is front and center for this southern rocker and his dedicated teammates. 

John Chisum shares exciting news for The Song Revolution Podcast, meant to empower you through valuable songwriting insights, inspiration, and interviews with some of the greatest songwriters, producers, arrangers, artists, and creatives in the industry and beyond. Subscribe now, and find out more at nashvillechristiansongwriters.com

Our world has been ravaged and turned upside down by Covid-19, but you're still called to write great Christian songs, right? In this special edition of the Song Revolution with John Chisum, John and co-host, Tina Keil, explore specific ways you can utilize the upset routines more creatively and capture even more song ideas than ever before. John & Tina discuss three ways you can go deeper in your songwriting by utilizing your time effectively, prioritizing life, and tapping greater...

Our world has been ravaged and turned upside down by Covid-19, but you're still called to write great Christian songs, right? In this special edition of the Song Revolution with John Chisum, John and co-host, Tina Keil, explore specific ways you can utilize the upset routines more creatively and capture even more song ideas than ever before. John & Tina discuss three ways you can go deeper in your songwriting by utilizing your time effectively, prioritizing life, and tapping greater...

Are you wanting to "up level" your songwriting in 2020? Are you a singer-songwriter ready to take your craft to a much higher level to impact even more listeners? In today's show Nashville Christian Songwriters President John Chisum and our podcast producer, Peter Hartzell, sit down in the studio to take a look back at some highlights for this show and for Nashville Christian Songwriters in 2019, as well as to give you some practical steps you can take  to make the coming year your best ever...

Are you wanting to "up level" your songwriting in 2020? Are you a singer-songwriter ready to take your craft to a much higher level to impact even more listeners? In today's show Nashville Christian Songwriters President John Chisum and our podcast producer, Peter Hartzell, sit down in the studio to take a look back at some highlights for this show and for Nashville Christian Songwriters in 2019, as well as to give you some practical steps you can take  to make the coming year your best ever...

Don Moen is one of the most beloved worship leaders, songwriters, and philanthropists of our time. Perhaps best-known for songs like God Will Make a Way, I Just Want to Be Where You Are, and Give Thanks, Don’s ministry stretches to the four corners of the globe as he ceaselessly travels to Africa, Europe, Asia, and across the United States leading worshipers of all ages into a sweet sense of the presence of God through his tender vocals and gentle musicianship. As a former music business...

Don Moen is one of the most beloved worship leaders, songwriters, and philanthropists of our time. Perhaps best-known for songs like God Will Make a Way, I Just Want to Be Where You Are, and Give Thanks, Don's ministry stretches to the four corners of the globe as he ceaselessly travels to Africa, Europe, Asia, and across the United States leading worshipers of all ages into a sweet sense of the presence of God through his tender vocals and gentle musicianship. As a former music business...

John Chisum enjoys a compelling conversation with Dr. Mike Harland, Director of LifeWay Worship. LifeWay is one of the world’s largest Christian resource ministries offering a full range of music, Bible studies, research, events, and more. Mike has been LifeWay Worship Director for almost a decade and a half, bringing his wealth of songwriting knowledge to the publishing world, and he has stewarded his role with excellence and grace. You can follow Dr. Mike Harland on at on Twitter and on...

John Chisum enjoys a compelling conversation with Dr. Mike Harland, Director of LifeWay Worship. LifeWay is one of the world's largest Christian resource ministries offering a full range of music, Bible studies, research, events, and more. Mike has been LifeWay Worship Director for almost a decade and a half, bringing his wealth of songwriting knowledge to the publishing world, and he has stewarded his role with excellence and grace. You can follow Dr. Mike Harland on at on Twitter and on...

Becky Nordquist is walking in a calling she wouldn’t have asked for. An aspiring singer-songwriter, she would love to be on top of CCM charts, but for now, Becky knows she’s called to use her music to encourage those who’ve experienced infant and child loss. Becky has experienced five miscarriages and the stillbirth of their son, Niklaus, so the grief is real for her and her new single “Before We Said Hello” is opening up a lot of ministry to many who’ve gone through this kind of trial in...

Becky Nordquist is walking in a calling she wouldn't have asked for. An aspiring singer-songwriter, she would love to be on top of CCM charts, but for now, Becky knows she's called to use her music to encourage those who've experienced infant and child loss. Becky has experienced five miscarriages and the stillbirth of their son, Niklaus, so the grief is real for her and her new single "Before We Said Hello" is opening up a lot of ministry to many who've gone through this kind of trial in...

Have you ever wondered who was behind all the music you’ve known and loved through the years? Well, today our guest is someone you may not have heard of but who has quietly shaped the face of Christian music for fifty years - and still going strong today. Meet Stan Moser. Stan was CEO of Star Song Media in Nashville, working with groups like Petra, Newsboys, the Gaither Vocal Band, Twila Paris, Philips, Craig, and Dean, and many others in the late 90’s and early 2000’s. Amazingly, when most...

Have you ever wondered who was behind all the music you've known and loved through the years? Well, today our guest is someone you may not have heard of but who has quietly shaped the face of Christian music for fifty years - and still going strong today. Meet Stan Moser. Stan was CEO of Star Song Media in Nashville, working with groups like Petra, Newsboys, the Gaither Vocal Band, Twila Paris, Philips, Craig, and Dean, and many others in the late 90's and early 2000's. Amazingly, when most...

Few Christian Songwriters have the privilege of sharing their songs on the international stage, and Christian rock band Tenth Avenue North is privileged to continually find themselves at the top of the list. Through thoughtful and intentional songwriting, they are tackling tough topics like addiction, suicide, depression, religion, and faith - effectively unveiling the stigmas that hold people back from a full life in Christ. John Chisum enjoyed a deep and meaningful conversation with Mike...

Few Christian Songwriters have the privilege of sharing their songs on the international stage, and Christian rock band Tenth Avenue North is privileged to continually find themselves at the top of the list. Through thoughtful and intentional songwriting, they are tackling tough topics like addiction, suicide, depression, religion, and faith - effectively unveiling the stigmas that hold people back from a full life in Christ. John Chisum enjoyed a deep and meaningful conversation with Mike...

In this installment, John Chisum and Ross King dig deep into the nitty gritty of what it takes to write quality songs in the changing music landscape. From writing on your own, to writing “top line” with producers and musicians in the room, this show will help give you valuable perspective on what you can do right now to grow your songwriting craft. You can connect with Ross King at: www.rosskingmusic.com www.facebook.com/rosskingmusicpage www.instagram.com/rosskingmusic ...

In this installment, John Chisum and Ross King dig deep into the nitty gritty of what it takes to write quality songs in the changing music landscape. From writing on your own, to writing "top line" with producers and musicians in the room, this show will help give you valuable perspective on what you can do right now to grow your songwriting craft. You can connect with Ross King at: www.rosskingmusic.com www.facebook.com/rosskingmusicpage www.instagram.com/rosskingmusic...

In this special 2 part show, John Chisum had a fantastic conversation with Centricity Music’s own - Ross King - one of the most authentic and honest songwriters in Nashville. Ross has built a multi-faceted career producing, writing and performing as an independent artist, developing sync licensing content for TV and Film, writing and placing songs for other artists, and co-writing with some of the best in Nashville. Because he has such a broad catalogue of experiences, Ross carries a unique...

In this special 2 part show, John Chisum had a fantastic conversation with Centricity Music's own - Ross King - one of the most authentic and honest songwriters in Nashville. Ross has built a multi-faceted career producing, writing and performing as an independent artist, developing sync licensing content for TV and Film, writing and placing songs for other artists, and co-writing with some of the best in Nashville. Because he has such a broad catalogue of experiences, Ross carries a unique...

In Part 2 of our conversation with world-class guitarist and artist Phil Keaggy and Nashville producer and guitarist Rex Paul Schnelle, we pick up the conversation about the new album “Illumination”, find out that Phil is the master of puns, and find out what’s next for Phil and Rex.  John Chisum was deeply impressed throughout this interview that these two would much rather talk about Jesus than themselves and that their combined lifetimes of making music was much less important to them...