Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast)

For The Fatherless Podcast – Episode 434   My guests this week on Voices In My Head are Brian and Christa Yak, also known as the musical duo, For The Fatherless. Offering hope for those without an earthly father is a foundational platform of Brian and Christa’ ministry. Having experienced fatherlessness firsthand—Brian was abandoned as an infant by his biological father, while Christa lost her dad to cancer during her childhood—today they proclaim the wholeness and healing found in our ultimate Father, God. Bringing their journey full circle, the couple became parents to a son, Jonathan, last year.  This past July, For The Fatherless released Poetry, an autobiographical four-song set hallmarked by vulnerability and hope. Co-penned together by the Brian and Christa Yak and brimming with vibrant pop production from Bryan Fowler (TobyMac, Gabby Barrett) and Austin Cannon, the EP celebrates God’s faithfulness in every season.     Brian and Christa have stopped by the podcast for a visit today. Turning Point Media Relations: http://www.turningpointpr.com/news/for-the-fatherless-return-with-autobiographical-poetry/ Follow For The Fatherless on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.   ----more---- Shine A Light In The Darkness - The NEW Single From Rick Lee James  Get The Single: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/shine-a-light-in-the-darkness Official Music Video:  https://youtu.be/d1l7jWRcbP4

Jenny & Tyler - Part of Me Jenny & Tyler have toured with such artists as Sara Groves and Brandon Heath; have been spotlighted on Andrew Peterson’s popular “Behold The Lamb Of God” Christmas Tour; and their songs “As Long As Our Hearts Are Beating” and “This Is Just So Beautiful” were featured on the hit television series “Pretty Little Liars.” The couple has released multiple critically-lauded studio recordings, including 2010’s groundbreaking Faint Not; Open Your Doors (2012); Of This I’m Sure (2015); and There Will Be A Song (2018), along with four EPs and a Christmas album. Their latest single and music video, “Part of Me,” written by Jenny, inspired by watching their two oldest daughters, Jane and Sara, process the events and challenges of the past year of the pandemic. Jenny and Tyler have stopped by the Podcast for a visit today to tell us more and I’m so grateful they have. Jenny and Tyler, welcome to Voices In My Head.   Read More on Turning Point Media's Web Site: http://www.turningpointpr.com/news/jenny-tyler-pay-homage-to-family-with-endearing-part-of-me/   Part of Me Official Music Video: https://youtu.be/UqTn98amHHI ----more---- Shine A Light In The Darkness - The NEW Single From Rick Lee James  Get The Single: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/shine-a-light-in-the-darkness Official Music Video: https://youtu.be/d1l7jWRcbP4  

What On Earth Is Heaven?     ----more---- Shine A Light In The Darkness - The NEW Single From Rick Lee James  Get The Single: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/shine-a-light-in-the-darkness Official Music Video: https://youtu.be/d1l7jWRcbP4  

Thank you health care workers for shining a light in the darkness!     ----more---- Shine A Light In The Darkness - The NEW Single From Rick Lee James  Get The Single: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/shine-a-light-in-the-darkness Official Music Video: https://youtu.be/d1l7jWRcbP4  

Nikki Lerner: Culture Coach, Speaker, Singer, Teacher, Author, Human Too   http://www.nikkilerner.com/  Nikki Lerner is a talented singer and songwriter. She’s a truly gifted worship leader. She an author who has a transformative way with words, she’s a culture coach who is a pioneer in the field of Multicultural worship leading. She’s also been a friend and mentor to me and I’m so glad to have a chance to speak with her today about some of her new music, her podcasts, and her many other creative endeavors. Strength: YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/qrTRBHL2DX0   ----more---- Shine A Light In The Darkness - The NEW Single From Rick Lee James  Get The Single: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/shine-a-light-in-the-darkness Official Music Video: https://youtu.be/d1l7jWRcbP4  

Old Bear Records Recording Artist Weston Skaggs With lyrics like "Woe to you rich man.." and "be sure your sin will find you out," Weston Skaggs wastes no time in diving deep into themes that are taken directly from the Bible on his new single, "Rich Man" set to release through Old Bear Records on July 16th.  Much like Keith Green, or Larry Norman before him, Weston Skaggs's style of a mix of baritone and falsetto voice undergirded and wrapped with music and arrangements that could have been written and arranged by Brian Wilson or the Flaming Lips attracts a listening ear to the interesting instrumentation at play that softens the very direct and powerful truths conveyed in his lyrics.   By the time you realize you are being challenged with a song that could double as a sermon, its too late.  You're already invested by the sweeping sounds, and pleasant melodies coming through your speakers or air pods.  In a way, "Rich Man" is an audio trojan horse of sorts and we're here for it. This is a song that is clear in its presentation of the Gospel and its primary transgressor in need of grace (you'll find as you reach the end of the song) is the performer himself. Weston Skaggs joins me today for a conversation about his latest single, RICH MAN. Get the Single Here: https://sc.lnk.to/WSrm-s?fbclid=IwAR3FN5y8pJ4PK_wheqqKhq_hUl6MtMaQczDVfW6zBlFeAlg8tvcmDja05Mc   ----more---- Shine A Light In The Darkness - The NEW Single From Rick Lee James - Releases Friday July 23rd Get The Single: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/shine-a-light-in-the-darkness Official Music Video: https://youtu.be/d1l7jWRcbP4  

You Are My Salvation Find out More at: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/you-are-my-salvation     Thank you for listening to Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast)

The Constitution of Knowledge by Jonathan Rauch The Constitution of Knowledge has been called “a book that anyone who cares about truth and democracy needs to read” (Anne Applebaum), “a magnificent integration of psychology, epistemology, and history” (Jonathan Haidt), and “an illuminating exploration of the flight from fact” (Jon Meacham).  The book’s author Jonathan Rauch is an IHS distinguished fellow and a Brookings Institution senior fellow in governance studies. He is a contributing writer at The Atlantic and recipient of the 2005 National Magazine Award, the magazine industry’s equivalent of the Pulitzer Prize. You can Follow Jonathan Rauch on Twitter at @jon_rauch. Links: Web Site: https://jonathanrauch.typepad.com/ Purchase The Book On Amazon: https://amzn.to/3gVrnIY ----more---- Thank you for listening to Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast) ----more---- New Music Singles Releasing From Rick Lee James   Release Date - June 25th You Are My Salvation Spotify Pre-Save · https://show.co/Q5n8NKF         Release Date – July 23rd Shine A Light In The Darkness Spotify Pre-Save · https://show.co/2k5bGNV   ----more---- Contact & Booking Inquiries for Rick Lee James and the Podcast Can Email Rick@RickLeeJames.com   www.RickLeeJames.com      

Hello Friends, The Podcast is taking a brief hiatus due to a death in the family. I explain more in this short episode today. I’m grateful to all of you who listen week after week, both nationally and internationally.   In the meantime, one of the best ways to support me and my family in the hiatus is by listening to my music, sharing it with friends and pre-saving my upcoming singles on Spotify. I would really appreciate it if you would pre-save my upcoming music on Spotify. The release dates are below as well as links where the songs can be pre-saved. Thank you again for listening to Voices In My Head, and I look forward to being back with you soon. Blessings, Rick Lee James http://www.RickLeeJames.com     Release Date - June 25th You Are My Salvation Spotify Pre-Save · https://show.co/Q5n8NKF         Release Date – July 23rd Shine A Light In The Darkness Spotify Pre-Save · https://show.co/2k5bGNV  

Sherry Cothran Rev. Sherry Cothran, M.Div., has served as senior pastor in United Methodist congregations in Nashville and Chattanooga, TN, for a decade. Formerly a recording artist on Mercury Records, she is an award-winning singer/songwriter and author of two books. Sherry has released four solo CD’s, her music has been featured in t.v. and film. She’s shared stages with hit rock acts such as Goo Goo Dolls, Bare Naked Ladies, Spin Doctors and K’s Choice and toured around the world as the lead singer of a popular rock band, The Evinrudes, before entering seminary and becoming an ordained, United Methodist minister. As a pastor of a multi-cultural, urban church, Sherry began to share stories on her blog, “Peddling Hope in Dystopia” of everyday sacred encounters with those who were labeled “refugee,” “immigrant” and “homeless.” She later shared them in a book that became beloved by readers, Tending Angels: Stories From the Frontlines of Heaven and Earth. Her writing was featured in publications such as Abingdon Women, Interpreter Magazine and Ministry Matters. She was also a regular contributor to the homiletics journal, Good Preacher. She was the artist in residence in 2015 at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, and received two grants to develop her creative writing from the Louisville Institute for Pastoral Study. Her story has been featured in various publications including USA Today. Recently, she became the founder and president of the nonprofit, Beloved Woman, a ministry that helps women who are financially disadvantaged to become self-employed or find a pathway to a living wage. She tours regularly, performing, speaking and leading workshops.  In her new book, Wild and Holy Prophets, Warriors, Harlots & Healers: Women of the Bible, Sherry takes us out into the Bible’s uncharted regions, beyond those selected scriptures that have often been used to tame the feminine spirit, to meet the wild and holy women of the Bible. Blending the brightest in biblical scholarship with her vast experiences, Rev. Sherry Cothran leads us into healing encounters with the Bible’s lost stories of women who were warriors, prophets, harlots, and healers. The book and 10 original songs call us to live free, faithful, and fearless lives. In the pages and songs of Wild and Holy you’ll find new narratives from old stories and awaken to the image of a loving God within.   Links: Wild and Holy Prophets, Warriors, Harlots & Healers: Women of the Bible Book Available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads, and other major online bookstores.  Book Website: www.wildandholy.org    Sherry Cothran’s Music Music available on all streaming platforms, iTunes, iheartradio, Pandora, Napster,Spotify or listen free at www.sherrycothran.com Web Site: http://thescifichristian.com/   ----more---- Rick Lee James Upcoming Release You Are My Salvation - New Music Release Jun 25th, 2021 Pre-Save on Spotify: https://show.co/Q5n8NKF   Music Video Premiere June 24th (Set A Reminder Here): https://youtu.be/7vtOfSJsZfQ       Thank you for listening to Voices In My Head! Blessings, Rick Lee James Want some exclusives like early music videos, singles, and private podcast episodes? Become a paid subscriber on Substack: Subscribe now Listen to Rick Lee James Music One of the best ways to support independent artists during Covid-19 is to stream our music on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and Pandora. Click below to find out all the ways you can listen. Music From RICK LEE JAMES https://linktr.ee/rickleejames Spotify: Link to Rick Lee James Also Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp:  Rick on Bandcamp or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3abA3po   About Your Host: Rick Lee James Subscribe on Substack: https://rickleejames.substack.com/ Web Site www.rickleejames.com, Twitter Facebook. Voices In My Head Podcast www.voicesinmyheadpodcast.com, Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay. “Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”:HERE.   Rick Lee James Radio Special:https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-special   Get Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://rickleejames.bandcamp.com/ In partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special.  The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at kathryn@westarmediagroup.com. ----more---- For Rick Lee James Booking Inquiries:  www.RickLeeJames.com By Email: Rick@RickLeeJames.com