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We help you find the most well-crafted faith-inspired music being made today. You want honest, artistic, non-cheesy, soul-enriching music? Host Dave Trout curates the artists and songs that will help you rediscover your soul-connection to music.
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Apr 1, 2026 • 57min
117: Best Songs of 2025, Pt.2
We continue sharing some of the BEST individual songs of 2025 as picked out by our UTR Panel of Critics.--- TRACK LIST FOR EP. 117 ---Time on my Hands - Wilder Woods ft. Jim JamesIDK - Allison EideCicada - DrakefordThe God I Met in Albuquerque - Allie CrummyFire Fire - Jonathan TraylorAncient Love - John Mark McMillan1999 - MARKOverthink It Baby - FielderReckoner (An Axe Laid at the Root) - Jon GuerraAll That You Love - Christa WellsSunset Silhouette - Strings & HeartJoy - Nick Schrader--- CREDITS ---Host/Producer - Dave TroutFull article of Best Songs of 2025 - https://utrmedia.org/songs25Full article of UTR's Top 11 Gourmet Albums of 2025 - https://utrmedia.org/t11ga25UTR's Critics Picks Playlist - https://utrmedia.org/cp2025Special Thanks to the UTR Panel of Critics!Email: gourmetmusicpodcast@gmail.comAll songs featured are with permission or under fair-use provisions(c) 2026 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization - info at https://utrmedia.org

Feb 12, 2026 • 48min
116: Best Songs of 2025, Pt.1
Not only did our UTR Critics Panel help us finalize the Top 11 Gourmet Albums of last year. They are back to share some of the BEST individual songs of 2025.--- TRACK LIST FOR EP. 116 ---Utah By Tomorrow - Andy SquyresSteam Engine - River & RailRelease - Ben RectorNever Been The Same - Liz ViceOK OK OK OK - Colony HouseAnger's Gonna Take You Places - Andy GullahornBrick By Brick - Drew Holcomb & Ellie HolcombYour Love - Mary-ClairSurprised - CitizensEyes Renewed - Graham Jones--- CREDITS ---Host/Producer - Dave TroutFull article of Best Songs of 2025 - https://utrmedia.org/songs25Full article of UTR's Top 11 Gourmet Albums of 2025 - https://utrmedia.org/t11ga25UTR's Contest for Record Player - https://utrmedia.org/winrecUTR's Critics Picks Playlist - https://utrmedia.org/cp2025Special Thanks to the UTR Panel of Critics!Email: gourmetmusicpodcast@gmail.comAll songs featured are with permission or under fair-use provisions(c) 2026 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization - info at https://utrmedia.org

Jan 22, 2026 • 1h 7min
115: Top 11 Gourmet Albums of 2025
It's our favorite episode to produce each year. We present an audio countdown of the Top 11 Gourmet Albums of the year gone by. --- TRACK LIST FOR EP. 115 ---Honorable Mention montage"Big Girl Big God" - LaNell Grant (from 'My Name is Nell')"Theseus in Oklahoma" - Graham Jones (from 'Eyes Renewed')"Beauty of the Lord" - John Mark McMillan (from 'Cosmic Supreme')"Can't Steal My Joy" - Josiah Queen [ft. Brandon Lake] (from 'Mt. Zion')"Standing On Your Shoulders" - Ben Rector (from 'Richest Man in the World')"Backseat Drive" - Strings and Heart (from 'Plastic Wine')"Jesus of Nazareth" - John Van Deusen (from 'As Long As I Am in the Tent of This Body I Will Make a Joyful Noise, Pt.1')"Dreams" - Allison Eide (from 'Love Who I Am')"Miracle Service" - Andy Squyres (from 'Miracle Service')"Golden Gate (On an On)" - Madison Cunningham (from 'Ace')"I See the Birds" - Jon Guerra (from 'Jesus')--- CREDITS ---Host/Producer - Dave TroutFull article of Top 11 Gourmet Albums of 2025 - https://utrmedia.org/t11ga25UTR's Contest for Record Player - https://utrmedia.org/winrecUTR's Heart, Soul, & Mind Playlist - https://utrmedia.org/hsm27Special Thanks to the UTR Panel of Critics!Email: gourmetmusicpodcast@gmail.comAll songs featured are with permission or under fair-use provisions(c) 2026 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization - info at https://utrmedia.org

Jan 12, 2026 • 39min
114: Best of 2025 - Honorable Mentions
Our first episode of 2026 begins our "critics' picks" season at UTR - beginning with the six albums that are honored as Honorable Mentions, all deserving of your time and attention.--- TRACK LIST FOR EP. 114 ---"Devil in My Eyes" - Wilder Woods (from 'Curioso')"Far Country" - Ellie Holcomb (from 'Far Country')"Everybody Hurts" - Jervis Campbell (from 'Good Grief!')"Human Mind" - Mavis Staples (from 'Sad and Beautiful World')"Hopefully Tomorrow" - Andy Gullahorn (from 'Winning Streak')"Heartsick" - Rachel Wilhelm (from 'Hosea')--- CREDITS ---Host/Producer - Dave TroutFull article of the 2025 Honorable Mentions - https://utrmedia.org/hm25SPONSOR: Stephen Hesselman - https://is.gd/shessspUTR's Heart, Soul, & Mind Playlist - https://utrmedia.org/hsm27Special Thanks to the UTR Panel of Critics!Email: gourmetmusicpodcast@gmail.comAll songs featured are with permission or under fair-use provisions(c) 2026 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization - info at https://utrmedia.org

Nov 24, 2025 • 1h 4min
113: Quarter Century Albums
UTR recently released the "Quarter Century List" - the best 25 albums of the last 25 years (2000-2025). On today's show, we welcome the panel of music critics (Josh, Larry, Jessica, Garret, & Mick) to share some of the albums that made the list. --- TRACK LIST FOR EP.113 ---"Kingdom Comes" - Sara Groves [from 'Add To The Beauty' - 2005]"Seasons" - Burlap to Cashmere [from 'Burlap to Cashmere' - 2011]"The Cornerstone" - Andrew Peterson [from 'Light for the Lost Boy' - 2012]"Who Are You Now" - Madison Cunningham [from 'Revealer' - 2022]"Lay 'Em Down" - Needtobreathe [from 'The Outsiders' - 2009]"Albertine" - Brooke Fraser [from 'Albertine' - 2006]"Rise" - Josh Garrels [from 'Love and War & the Sea In Between' - 2011]"With Every Breath" - Leigh Nash & Dan Haseltine [from 'City on a Hill' - 2000]"Only Man in the World" - Andrew Osenga [from 'Leonard, the Lonely Astronaut' - 2012]"This is Your Life" - Switchfoot [from 'The Beautiful Letdown' - 2003]"Can You Get To That" - Mavis Staples [from 'One True Vine' - 2013]--- CREDITS ---Host/Producer – Dave TroutGuest Panelists - Mick Haupt, Josh Balogh, Jessica Morris, Garret Godfrey, & Larry StephanUTR's Quarter Century List [full article] - https://utrmedia.org/qcenturyBellsburg Store [promo HOLIDAY25] - https://bellsburg.com/storeGive a pre-campaign gift to Buildathon 2025 - https://utrmedia.org/donateUTR's latest Heart, Soul, & Mind Playlist - https://utrmedia.org/hsm27Email: gourmetmusicpodcast@gmail.comAll Songs are used with permission or under fair use provisions(c) 2025 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit org - info at https://utrmedia.org

Oct 28, 2025 • 1h 17min
112: Guest Co-Host Tina Boonstra
What a treat to have UK artist Tina Boonstra on the show to pick all the music (including lots of UK artist discoveries)!-— TRACK LIST FOR EP.112 -—Call Me Thomas - Tina BoonstraWhat This Moment is For - Shane BealesBrother - The BrillianceSunrise - FieldlilyAlready Home - StrahanJesus, I Have My Doubts - Jon ForemanPeople Are Tender - Zach WintersBaby Hold On - Liz ViceNew Day In The Dark - John Mark McMillanDoing The Best We Can - John LucasSirens - Praise LubanguBrother - Jake Isaac, Guvna B, Joshua Luke Smith, Bianca RoseSlow Down - Jonathan OgdenBlue - Nadine YomiMore Than Your Head - Tina Boonstra-— CREDITS —-Host/Producer – Dave TroutSPONSOR: Allie Murphy "Sunflower" - https://is.gd/sunflowerspContest for Beats Solo Buds – https://utrmedia.org/winbudsEmail: gourmetmusicpodcast@gmail.comAll Songs are used with permission or under fair use provisions(c) 2025 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit org - info at https://utrmedia.org

Sep 30, 2025 • 48min
111: Recent Releases
We've been on a hiatus, so in a way this is like a season premier episode. We give a listen to several recent releases - all from within the last 5 months. -— TRACK LIST FOR EP.111 -—Satisfaction Blues - Adam WhippleSmall Boat - Ellie HolcombI'll Be the Moon - Christa WellsFireflies - DrakefordNever Been the Same - Liz ViceYou Never Let Go - John Van DeusenGolden Days - Ben RectorA Light in Me - Jervis CampbellWalk, Child - Ashley Sykes-— CREDITS —-Host/Producer – Dave Trout'Back To Bellsburg' Kickstarter - https://bit.ly/b2bks SPONSOR: Julianne Wonser - https://juliannewonser.com/songwriting-retreatsContest for Beats Solo Buds – https://utrmedia.org/winbudsEmail: gourmetmusicpodcast@gmail.comAll Songs are used with permission or under fair use provisions(c) 2025 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit org - info at https://utrmedia.org

May 19, 2025 • 1h 13min
110: All Listener Requests
We put our music playlist into YOUR hands as we feature all listener requests for over 70 minutes.-— TRACK LIST FOR EP.110 -—Brother Sun (Giving Glory!) - The Porter's Gate (ft. Liz Vice)Weird People - Andy GullahornHoneycomb - Madison Ryann WardKeep On - Christopher WilliamsIn Everything - Paper HorsesWhy Do You Love Me - John Van DeusenCan People Ever Really Change? - Tina BoonstraOne Heart - Mat KearneyRewrite This Tragedy - Sara GrovesLive Your Life - Forrest FrankSafety - Blanca (ft. Called Out Music)Mountains and Mundane - Gable Price and FriendsTrouble Found Me - Madison CunninghamThink About You With a Smile - Jon TroastI Can See the Light - Luke Bower-— CREDITS —-Host/Producer – Dave TroutLatest Heart, Soul, & Mind playlist – https://utrmedia.org/hsm26Contest for Beats Solo Buds – https://utrmedia.org/winbudsEmail: gourmetmusicpodcast@gmail.comAll Songs are used with permission or under fair use provisions(c) 2025 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit org - info at https://utrmedia.org

Mar 31, 2025 • 1h 4min
109: Artists Requesting Artists, Vol. 2
We have invited some VIP guest artists on the show - like Andy Squyres, Dan Haseltine, Tina Boonstra, Candace Coker, and several more - to share with us THEIR song requests for artists they admire. -— TRACK LIST FOR EP.109 -—Great Love - Jacob EarlyNew Day in the Dark - John Mark McMillanEileen's Song - Burlap To CashmereNo Place Better (Psalm 84) - Caroline CobbHard To Get - Rich MullinsHeart of God - Zach WilliamsYou Needed Me - Anne MurrayBeautiful Secret Life - Matthew Clark-— CREDITS —-Host/Producer – Dave TroutSPONSOR1: Ross King’s “Tools Not Rules” – https://rosskingmusic.com/SPONSOR2: Bellsburg Store - https://richmullins25.com/storeEmail: gourmetmusicpodcast@gmail.comAll Songs are used with permission or under fair use provisions(c) 2025 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization - https://utrmedia.org

Feb 17, 2025 • 58min
108: Best Gourmet Songs of 2024
Are you ready to recap the best songs of 2024? Dave Trout takes you through our critics' top picks, sharing songs from long-time UTR friends and up-and-coming artists alike. -— TRACK LIST FOR EP.108 -—What I Was Made For – Rend CollectiveSound and Silence – Skye PetersonSquare One – Chris RenzemaBlue Dreams – Holly Arrowsmith Love You, Still – Andrew Osenga (ft. Taylor Leonhardt)The Richest Man in The World – Ben RectorGarden in Manhattan – Josiah QueenEmpty Without You– nobigdylWhat Would’ve Changed – Addison AgenHalfway to Your Heart – Luke BowerLet’s Go to Town – Olwen RingroseSinking Like a Stone – St Sinner Orchestra-— CREDITS —-Host/Producer – Dave TroutSpecial Thanks to our UTR Critics Panel (Josh, Kevin, Justice, Garret, Jessica, Larry, John, Dave, Hannah, Mick)SPONSOR: Ross King’s “Tools Not Rules” – https://rosskingmusic.com/Top Gourmet Songs of 2024 full article – https://utrmedia.org/songs24 Top 11 Gourmet Albums of 2024 full article – https://utrmedia.org/t11ga24/Contest for Rock and Roll Vinyl clock – https://utrmedia.org/winclock/Email: gourmetmusicpodcast@gmail.comAll Songs are used with permission or under fair use provisions(c) 2025 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit org - info at https://utrmedia.org


