Consider It Joy

Asking Each Other Hard Questions

We have decades of experience interviewing others and getting their stories: artists, pastors, local leaders, actors... but what if we pointed the mics at each other?
This episode, we attempt to ask each other questions we haven't been asked before, and use those years of experience to ask each other some tough and unexpected questions.  
Consider It Joy is a production of 88.3 Life FM in Bakersfield, CA.  Find all the ways to listen and connect here!

When An Artist Walks Away from Faith - (with Dan Bremnes)

You have probably seen it happen, a Christian artist announces they've walked away from the faith, or something happened in their life that is considered 'unacceptable' for a faith-based artist.  Maybe it's even just someone in the spotlight who is wrestling with doubts and questions.
The church can be quick to judge, but what if we looked closer at those situations.  On this episode we sat with Dan Bremnes, an artist who, in the midst of his Christian music career, was losing his faith.  We talk about the why, and how we as the church can better understand and respond.
Be sure to check out Dan's music wherever you stream, or get to know him more here.
Consider It Joy is a production of 88.3 Life FM in Bakersfield, CA.  To find all the ways to listen and connect, click here.

Ministry In Unexpected Places - Car Salesmen (with Anthony Cicneros)

Car salesmen have a bad rap.  The stereotype is sleazy, manipulative, and untruthful.  What does ministry look like on a car dealership lot?  We sat down with one of the best car salesmen in the country, Anthony Cisneros, to 1. confront the stereotype (is it true?) 2. Find out what ministry looks like as a car salesman  3. Uncover the strategies salesmen use when you show up to buy a car.
This is such a fun episode of not only seeing ministry in a different context, but taking away the layers of mystery behind what is and isn't true when talking to a car salesman.  
Consider It Joy is a production of 88.3 Life FM in Bakesfield, CA.  Find all the ways to listen and connect here!
And if you live in our area, and thinking about getting a car, check out Motor City GMC.   They are not a sponsor, just a great place with great people.

Ministry in Unexpected Places - Military (with Brig. General John 'Dragon' Teichert)

When we decided we wanted to discuss what ministry looks like in the military, we didn't expect to be able to talk to the guy who was in charge of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force.  It was an absolute honor to have General John 'Dragon' Teichert join us for our series on ministry in unexpected places.  Not only is Dragon incredibly cool with some great stories to tell, he also is a prime example of servant leadership, and what ministry can look like in the highest levels of the US government.  Make sure to listen to this one all the way through!
To find out more about General Teichert, including his book on leadership and his devotional, please click here!
Consider It Joy is a production of 88.3 Life FM in Bakersfield, CA. Find all the ways to connect and listen here!

Ministry in Unexpected Places - Entertainment News (with Jasmine Knox)

We typically think of pastors or missionaries when we hear the word 'ministry,' but that isn't the definition. Ministry can be found anywhere, with anyone.  This is our first in a series of episodes about what ministry looks like in unexpected places!  
Jasmine Knox has spent years in entertainment news, like Iheart radio and Entertainment Tonight.  We walk through what it was like to maintain a ministry focus while she is walking red carpets, or covering hard celebrity stories like P Diddy.  
This is such a fun and enlightening episode, make sure to listen until the end!
Consider It Joy is a production of 88.3 Life FM. You can find more ways to connect, and all the ways to listen here!

Unoffendable In A World of Offense

After an angry and divided election year, what if we chose not to hang on to anger or offense.  Is it even possible?  What does the Bible say about it?  What about "righteous anger?"
This is a powerful and freeing conversation with one of our very favorite people and friends, Brant Hansen.  Brant is not only a well known radio host, but an author, husband, father, and pretty big nerd.
We believe this episode will be transformative for you, if you let it.  
Find out more about our friend Brant and his incredible books and podcast here.
Consider It Joy is a production of 88.3 Life FM in Bakersfield, CA.  Find all the ways to listen and connect here!

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!
Find out all the ways to listen and connect here!
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!
 
Consider It Joy is a production of 88.3 Life FM in Bakersfield, CA.  Find out more on the 88.3 Life FM app!

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.  
 
Please feel free to share your feedback!  You can find all the ways to listen and connect here!
Consider It Joy is a production of 88.3 Life FM in Bakersfield, California.  Listen to us anywhere, anytime on the 88.3 Life FM app!