1 Degree of Andy
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From touring in the group 4Him to working as a worship pastor to leading a radio show, I've had the opportunity to be a part of the Christian Music industry for the last four decades. I'm Andy Chrisman and I've had the unique opportunity to tour with, record with, and become friends with just about everyone within the Christian Music industry. I think this makes me the perfect person to tell their stories. Welcome to 1 Degree of Andy!
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Dec 1, 2025 • 33min
2025 Look Back - The Producers - How our favorite CCM albums were made
Journey back with me to some amazing conversations with the producers who created the soundtracks of our lives.
Nov 24, 2025 • 41min
Q&A episode - You have questions, I have answers!
Thank you to everyone who sent in questions for this episode. We’ll hit topics like how the podcast gets produced, what are the biggest regrets of my career, what’s the one song that got away, and why I’m so bad at fantasy football!
Nov 17, 2025 • 54min
Natalie Grant - A generational voice and a heart for worship
Natalie and I sit down to talk about her storied career, her marriage to her producer, and her love for worship and the church.
Nov 10, 2025 • 1h 3min
Cruse Family - A love for people and a knack for harmonies propel one of the great CCM family bands
I’m not sure it’s possible to measure the impact the Cruse Family has had on the kingdom of God, but we’ll do our best to tell the story of Joe, Karen, Jane, John and Cindy and their legacy that continues to show no signs of slowing down!
Nov 3, 2025 • 1h 11min
Chris Tomlin - The incredible journey of a modern psalmist
In this entertaining and emotional episode Chris takes us on a wild look back at his career and following the “bread crumbs” that brought him where he is today
Oct 27, 2025 • 1h 11min
Brown Bannister - The genius behind Amy Grant, Whiteheart, The Imperials and dozens of CCM biggest records
The most successful producer in Christian music history spills his studio secrets, what it was like working with some of the biggest artists in the genre, and ultimately, what this whole journey may have really been all about...
Oct 20, 2025 • 1h 4min
John Cooper - Skillet - Never ashamed and never backing down
From his days as a young Memphis musician to touring the world in one the biggest rock bands to ever come out of CCM, John Cooper is not afraid to live in the lions' den and speak the truth no matter the consequences
Oct 13, 2025 • 56min
Matt Redman - The Heart of Worship - leading multiple generations into the throne room
Get your notebook ready because Matt Redman will be dropping worship theology gold as he talks about his career and unpacks the stories behind his "Heart of Worship"
Oct 6, 2025 • 1h 6min
The Bill Gaither Episode - You know the songs, now sit down with the man who changed church music forever
From his days growing up in rural Indiana, to teaching middle school English, to meeting Gloria and writing the songs we're all still singing, Bill Gaither put his stamp on gospel music. And at 89 he's not done yet!
Sep 29, 2025 • 56min
Wes King part 2 - Surviving cancer and getting back to doing what he does best - making great music!
Wes and I reconnect to finish our conversation we started way back in season 1. This is a candid conversation about surviving cancer, growing older and discovering that God might have a few more things for us to do.
