Confessions of a Format Outsider
A few weeks back I had a chance to “crash the party” in Orlando at Momentum 2025. Technically, I was invited to speak by Michelle and her team, so I
More Truth…
Something powerful happens when women speak truth—especially women in Christian radio. You can feel it. It’s not just words; it’s Spirit-filled. It’s life-giving. And during a recent conversation (CMB Webinar)
A Call to Prayer for Our Industry, Our Artists, and One Another
In recent weeks, our industry has been shaken. Headlines and social media threads have brought to light painful allegations—claims of sin, compromise, and brokenness within the Christian music community. Whether
When the Church Became a Brand…and We Followed
We never held a meeting to decide this. But slowly, in our culture, church changed. Because people were tired. Tired of stiff religion. Tired of fake smiles. Tired of feeling like
It’s Time to Get Creative
Raise your hand if you have not had a hard time hiring talent to move to your market. If you raised your hand, you are in the minority. Even large
Moneyball & Christian Radio: Why Thinking Differently is the Future of Ministry Impact
If you’ve seen the 2011 movie Moneyball, you know it’s not really about baseball. It’s about challenging the way things have always been done. Billy Beane, the general manager of the
RISK
Momentum 2025’s theme, RISK, wasn’t just a clever idea. It became an invitation…a calling…a challenge…one that called us deeper into obedience, faith, and surrender. We didn’t just talk about risk—we
Maximizing Momentum
The Super Bowl of Christian radio and Christian music is just over a week away…CMB's Momentum 2025. For some, this Momentum is their first-ever, and they’re coming to get “indoctrinated” into
Risks for Your Radio Show
Many people have a daily routine that can bring order, comfort, and predictability. I know I do. Let’s dive into this week’s Beyond The 615 Column, article # 186. The problem
Take the Risk—It’s About People, Not Just Programming
This isn’t about music. It’s about the people behind the mic—and the risk it takes to evolve. For years at CMB events, we’ve talked about the future of Christian radio talent.