Speaking with historian @calebmaskell of @vineyardusa and @aschurchhistory about GGRRTY was a delight. If you know the Vineyard, you know music is core to the movement and their story is intertwined with the story of #CCMvineyardusa.org/podcast/god-...
"I’m fascinated by unofficial, off-the-books forms of power and authority in religious communities." It's true, I am! #GGRRTY#CCMreligionunplugged.com/news/2024/5/...
The history of the soundtrack of American evangelical culture is profiled in the new book, “God Gave Rock & Roll to You: A History of Contemporary Christian Music” by Leah Payne, Associate Professor...
"Payne weaves together a tale of how the business of religion became the greatest driver of evangelical dominance, but also led to its inevitable demise." Thanks to @ryanburge.bsky.social#GGRRTY & for his encouragement & input along the way!
Greetings, friends & followers, new & old! I've got a website now, where you can find God Gave Rock & Roll to You updates, info on live events, writing news & more. There's even a mailing list! #CCM#GGRRTYdrleahpayne.com
"I can't be too sure, but I think I inadvertently inspired PRX's #RockthatDoesntRoll#tinydesk@andrewgill.bsky.social#RTDR#GGRRTY
The trailer for "Unsung Hero," an origin story for Rebecca St. James & for KING + COUNTRY, is out now: #CCM#ggrrtypeople.com/joel-smallbo...
