Consider It Joy

The 2024 Rewind! Music, Movies, and Moments

An annual tradition returns in the LAST episode for 2024!  Matt & Aaron look back at the best music, movies, and moments of the year.  It's not just a list of favorites, but it's jam packed with stories and behind the scenes glimpses of two radio guys!  
We would LOVE to hear what YOUR top music, movies, and moments of 2024 were!  Chime in on the Afternoon Joy Ride IG or FB!
Thank you for all your support this year!  We don't make any money off of this, it's just something we want to provide so that you can have more great and positive content!  Really appreciate you for being a part of it!
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Consider It Joy is a production of 88.3 Life FM in Bakersfield, CA

The Making of an Epic - Jesus Freak (with Eddie DeGarmo & Mark Adkison)

This month marks the 29th anniversary of the album that changed everything, Jesus Freak.  Four years ago  (for the 25th anniversary) we sat down with the two key players behind producing and promoting the industry-changing album by DC Talk, Eddie DeGarmo and Mark Adkison.  
PLEASE NOTE: This discussion was originally from our Youtube video, and unfortunately, our sound quality was not good at the time.  However, these never-before-heard stories make it worth your time!
Enjoy the story behind the album that changed an industry, and impacted an entire generation!
Please check out all the other topics and guests on our show!  You can find all the ways to listen and connect here!
 
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AJR AMA (Vol. 2)

It's BACK! The Afternoon Joy Ride Ask Me Anything!  We took the latest round of questions from listeners of our radio show and podcast, and give you the honest, embarrassing, and sometimes hilarious answers!  Take a break from all the heaviness and stress of life, and have some fun in getting to know us better.  
Consider It Joy is a production of 88.3 Life FM in Bakersfield, CA.  You can listen to our radio show M-F from 2-7pm, anywhere in the world!  Find all the ways to listen and connect here!

Has CCM Become too Commercial and Watered Down?

Christian music has always had criticisms.  Everything from rock itself being evil, to boycotting music if an artist got divorced.  Todays criticisms are a bit more grounded, focused on things like theological inaccuracy, shallowness, and commercialization.  How much of that is true?  We've spent the last 20 years talking with artists, record labels, producers, and promoters in the industry, and bring some insights to what is or isn't true in these accusations.  Whether you love Christian music, or wish we could go back to 'what music used to be' this episode sheds a lot of light on the issue.  
 
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A Christian's Guide to Navigating Politics

Christian or not, navigating the world of politics is like walking through a minefield.  People are volatile, defensive, and reactionary. Often times, so are we.  We are not talking about candidates or policies, but about what a Biblical approach to navigating politics looks like.  We cover things like
-what does it mean to have intellectual honesty about difficult issues?
-are we ever willing to be wrong?
-is 'choosing the lesser evil' Biblical?
-Kingdom VS country
It's an open and honest discussion that we honestly believe everyone should hear.  Please share this episode, and lets all work together on being better at loving God and loving people!
Consider It Joy is a production of 88.3 Life FM in Bakersfield, CA.  You can find all the ways to listen and connect here!

What Happens when the Ministry Falls apart?

Ever had a dream to start or join a ministry you feel called to, and it starts out great, but then it doesn't play out like you thought it was supposed to?  What is our response when that ministry doesn't continue?  
Our guest this week is Steve Wiggins, lead singer of Big Tent Revival, and has been down this road several times where the season for a ministry came to an end, and what that meant for him.  
This is an episode of hope for anyone who feels like things didn't play out they way they thought they would.
If you haven't already, please hit subscribe, and check out our other episodes.  We have lots of guests and tons of engaging topics!
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Check out Steve Wiggins Groundworks Ministries here!
 

Things We Get Wrong About Artists (with Steven Malcolm)

The idea of venues full of fans, touring the country, and making a name for yourself sounds exciting... but it's only a small part of the story for recording artists.  We are joined by a guy who knows a lot about this world, Steven Malcolm.  We talk about the misconceptions we often have as to what it is to be a full time artist with a record deal.  
Steven has been both welcomed and rejected by churches, seen incredible ministry happen, struggled along the way, and tells us how in the world Snoop got featured in one of his songs.
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What We Get Wrong About Pastors (with Joshua Perlman)

Just like we may have some misconceptions about people who believe very differently from us, we all likely have some wrong ideas about pastors as well.  We talk with Aaron Perlman's twin brother Joshua about his experience as a pastor, and look behind the scenes of that career as every day life, and why we might sometimes be too quick to judge something that happens or doesn't happen within a church.
 
Be sure to also check out the episode before this, with What We Get Wrong about Athiests.  
 
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What we Get Wrong about: Atheists (with Pastor Al Gascon)

We're back! And we are kicking off a series that aims to make us think outside of the box, and not rush to make judgements about others, allowing us to better love our neighbor.
This episode, we are joined by former atheist Al Gascon to find out some of the misconceptions we (especially within the church) have about those who consider themselves atheists.
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Should We Watch It? Setting Media Standards - with Nate Watson

When it comes to what we watch or listen to, standards are all over the map.  Do we set limits based on rating?  On if there are bad words? How much violence is too much violence? Should we only consume 'Christian' media?
We could not think of a better guest on this issue than our good friend Nate Watson.  Nate is not only an ordained pastor with his masters degree, but also has spent years as an artist in various aspects of the entertainment industry, and worked with some of the biggest franchises.
We have a thoughtful conversation about creating personal standards when it comes to the media you consume, and our take on it might surprise you.
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