Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast)

 Subscribe To This Podcast on iTunesThis
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 24thThis 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 MileAll Sons & DaughtersRandall Goodgame (Slugs & Bugs)Andrew GreerCraig AdamsAndrew 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'ConnorPublisher'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.

This week on the Voices In My Head Podcast I'm joined by author Matt Litton as we discuss the works of Harper Lee, both 'To Kill A Mockingbird' as well as the newly released 'Go Set A Watchman'. This is one great show that you don't want to miss. Visit www.MattLitton.com to find out all about Matt Litton's books and schedule.

David Morrell and Sylvester Stallone on the set of First BloodThis week on the Voices In My Head Podcast our special guest isNew York Times Bestselling Author, David Morrell.About David Morrell:In 1972, David Morrell published his debut novel about a veteran with PTSD who returned home from the Vietnam war, bringing the war home with him. The name of this groundbreaking novel is First Blood. It was called “the father of the modern action novel,” and was widely and enthusiastically reviewed. It was also taught in high schools and colleges. It became a 1982 film, starring Sylvester Stallone, and led to a series of films about Rambo, who joined the ranks of the top five internationally recognized thriller icons: Sherlock Holmes, Tarzan, James Bond, and Harry Potter. In addition to being Rambo's creator, David Morrell also holds a Ph. D. in American literature from Penn State and was a professor in the English department at the University of Iowa where he taught from 1970 to 1986. His numerous New York Times bestsellers include the classic spy novel, The Brotherhood of the Rose, The Fraternity of the Stone, and The League of Night and Fog. Eventually wearying of two professions, Morrell gave up his academic tenure in order to write full time. Shortly after, tragedy struck theMorrell family, as David's fifteen-year-old son Matthew was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer and died in 1987, a loss that haunts not only Morrell’s life but his work, as in his memoir about Matthew, Fireflies, and his novel Desperate Measures, whose main character lost a son.In 2007 after 40 years of novels, honors, and awards David Morrell was able to add comic book writer to his resume, writing the acclaimed mini-series turned Graphic Novel, Captain America: The Chosen. Since then he has also written stories for The Amazing Spider-Man as well as the Savage Wolverine. Find out even more about David Morrell on his official web site at www.DavidMorrell.net

This week on the Voices In My Head Podcast I'm joined by the talented Randall Goodgame. He has written songs for Veggie Tales, Caedmon's Call, Andrew Peterson, Jason Gray, Jill Phillips, and Eric Peters. He is also a frequent collaborator of Andrew Peterson, including the 2006 music album, Slugs & Bugs & Lullabies. From this album, the song You Can Always Come Home was featured on the Veggie Tales' The Wonderful Wizard of Ha's (2007). He and his wife live in Nashville Tennessee with their three kids and a dog. ( schnoodle)You can support the new Slugs and Bugs Sing The Bible Record at this web site. http://www.slugsandbugs.com/