Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast)

Brandon Sipes returns at long last to discuss the problem of fear in our culture, the refugee crisis, and how we can intentionally live as people of hope.

Subscribe To This Podcast on iTunesThe latest episode of Voices In My Head is part of a special Podcast Crossover Event!  Voices In My Head is proud to be banding together with other podcasts in the crossover nexus, linked together by a single theme, which was pretty easy considering the season, CHRISTMAS!  Since it’s the Christmas  season, participating members of the Crossover Nexus are recording episodes that are geeky, faith-y, and holiday season-y! On Episode #156, 'Voices In My Head' crosses over with the 'Untold Podcast' and it's host, Nathan James Norman. Together we discuss one of the greatest crossovers of all time, When Superman met Santa in Claus in DC Comics Presents #67. We also talk about art, faith, and literature and a whole lot more on this SUPER-SIZE ANNUAL ISSUE of a Podcast.

Subscribe To This Podcast on iTunes Transcending Mysteries: Who Is God and What Does He Want From Us? is the new book written by Andrew Greer (http://www.andrew-greer.com) and Ginny Owens (http://ginnyowens.com). Ginny and Andrew are both my guests on the latest episode of Voice In My Head, the Rick Lee James Podcast. Together we talk about the relational aspects of God, Christmas music, New EP's TV tapings, songwriting and even an Alaskan Cruise that Ginny and Andrew will be a part of in 2016. I also make a final plea to pre-order my new CD "Hymns, Prayers' and Invitations" which is due to release on March 17th, 2016 (St. Patrick's Day). This new album features a song that Andrew Greer and I wrote together called 'The Invitation'. Ginny and Andrew are both wonderful people and interesting guests so sit back, stick in an earbud, and listen to the latest episode of Voices In My Head, the official Rick Lee James Podcast. Transcending Mysteries: Who Is God and What Does He Want From Us? can be purchased here: http://www.lifeway.com/Product/transcending-mysteries-who-is-god-and-what-does-he-want-from-us-P005729670 Ginny Owens Online Store: http://ginnyowens.com/shop Andrew Greer Online Store: http://andrewgreer.bigcartel.com Pre-Order Rick Lee James Record (Hymns, Prayers, and Invitations):http://www.GoFundMe.com/Hymns

  Subscribe To This Podcast on iTunes This episode of the Voices In My Head Podcast was recorded live at the Empower the Church conference in Lima Ohio on Saturday October 24th, 2015. This workshop on spiritual formation deals with the following: Leading worship requires just as much practice as playing an instrument, learning to sing, and writing music does. This goes not only for the worship leader, but it also applies to the other singers and musicians on your team. In order to do our calling well, it requires practice. As the leader of a worship team in a church I have found that one of my most challenging tasks is not just teaching the congregation to worship, but teaching our musicians to worship. This workshop will focus on the practice of intentional spiritual growth in your praise band members as a regular part of your practice times. Practicing the presence of God together is as essential as practicing your music together. @RickLeeJames

Voices In My Head Podcast Episode #153: Worship Band Workshop (Live from The Empower The Church Conference) This week's episode of Voices In My Head was recorded live at the Empower the Church conference at Lima Community Church of the Nazarene in Lima Ohio on Saturday October 24th This episode is a training workshop for people who play in bands and covers the following: * mapping out a song* improving your timing* thinking like an arranger* band dynamics and tempo* guitar vs. piano driven songs * creating an atmosphere of worship* Styles and different ways of playing  Subscribe To This Podcast on iTunes

What a treat it was to have Dr. Walter Brueggemann on the Voices In My Head Podcast. We had such a great discussion talking about theology, music, and where we will go if we die tonight. This episode was recorded on location at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in Cincinnati Ohio on Wednesday September 30th.

Episode #151 - Futureboy Nick Flora on the Voices In My Head Podcast with Rick Lee James FUTUREBOY, is the first of 3 new EP's coming your way from one of our favorite artists, Nick Flora. He joined the Podcast this week to talk about his new record, Pancakes, and artisty as a Christian versus Christian artistry. It's a great new record and a great new show. Make sure to listen all the way to the end for a bonus clip. www.NickFlora.com

Episode #150 of the Voices In My Head Podcast features 2015 Dove Award nominees who have been on or associated with the show. This week's show features: About A Mile All Sons & Daughters Randall Goodgame (Slugs & Bugs) Andrew Greer Craig Adams Andrew Peterson. Its a great show celebrating 150 episodes by spotlighting some of the most talented guests we've been privileged to have on the show.

This week on the Voices In My Head Podcast, http://www.mikalatos.com/p/welcome-to-mikalatoscom.htmljoins us to talk about his latest book, Into The Fray.  Into the Fray, is an exploration of the book of Acts in a modern-day setting. It's about church, the Holy Spirit, and the importance of story in God's plan for the world.Also, check out Matt's many blog posts from coolsville at www.NorvilleRogers.com and his the Storymen Podcast that he hosts with Klay Morgan and J. R. Forasteros at www.Storymen.us

My guest this week on the Voices In My Head Podcast is Sam Torode. Sam is a writer, a visual artist, and a singer living in in Nashville, Tennessee. On his Father's side of the family, Sam is related to Henry David Thoreau and on his mother's side are Texas farmers, preachers, outlaws, banjo players, and Cherokee Indians. His novel "The Dirty Parts of the Bible," reflects both sides, combining religious/philosophical exploration with an epic journey to Texas to reclaim his defrocked minister father's fortune. Sam's writing has been compared to Mark Twain, Sue Monk Kidd, and Flannery O'Connor Publisher's Weekly gave this really glowing review to "Dirty Parts of the Bible"While the title suggests a raunchy read, this rich and soulful novel is actually a rather well-done coming-of-age story steeped in wanderlust and whimsy that at times recalls The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, and at others a tamer On the Road. The story begins in 1936 as 19-year-old Tobias is thumbing his way from Remus, Mich., to his uncle's farm in Glen Rose, Tex., to find a hidden bag of money, after his father, a Baptist pastor, drunkenly slams his car into the church and is removed from the parsonage. The author does an excellent job in making well-charted territory (riding the rails; scavenged campfire meals under the stars) seem vibrant and new. Snippets of scripture, Southern spirituals, and folk ballads lend context and flavor to the text. Most impressive are the jangly dialogue and the characters' distinctive voices, which are authentic and earthy but not remotely hoary. When Tobias finally arrives at his uncle's, the surprises that await him are more than enough to keep his—and readers'—interests piqued." DISCLAIMER: While this is not a dirty podcast, the topic of this week's conversation may not be appropriate for younger ears as we do acknowledge that there is such a thing as sex and that teenage boys think about it. Use your discretion.