Consider It Joy

BONUS HOMECAST EP #2 (featuring Chris Cleveland & Ryan Stevenson)

On October 6-10 of 2025, we did live broadcasts from artist homes every day all around Nashville!  This episode has all the live hits from the homes of Chris Cleveland (Stars Go Dim) and Ryan Stevenson.  It also includes behind the scenes commentary to give you surprising insights about what was going on behind the scenes of each of these broadcasts!
These bonus episodes are a little different than our normal podcast, but please check out all the episodes with great guests and topics!  Find all the ways to listen and connect here!

BONUS HOMECAST EPISODE! #1 (featuring Dan Bremnes & Rachael Lampa)

On October 6-10, 2025, we took our radio show live from artist homes in and around Nashville, TN.  We did live broadcasts each day that week, and so many people asked to hear them, we are releasing those shows here as bonus podcast episodes!  If you are new, these are not our normal episodes, and we have lots of others, but it was fun to get to share these moments with you from inside artist homes.  These will be released in 2 or 3 episodes.  This one features our first stop at Dan Bremnes house, and the next day broadcast from Rachael Lampa's house.  Enjoy!
 
By the way, we also posted videos and photos from each of the artist homes, you can find them all on our IG & FG.  They are all linked here!

Thoughts & Prayers

Any time there is a tragedy, especially on a national or global scale, you see the term 'thoughts and prayers.'  Is this a meaningful response, or has it become just empty words?  We are joined by our friend, pastor & psychologist Jon Engen for what we think is an incredibly relevant and timely discussion on the power of words, and how they are used.
 
Consider It Joy is a production of 88.3 Life FM in Bakersfield, CA.  Find all the ways to listen and connect here!

Finding Purpose in the Darkness - with new artist MATTHEWS

MATTHEWS grew up in South Africa, and experienced the effects of Apartheid. His childhood was filled with places he wasn't allowed to go because of his skin color, and he had difficult family dynamics as well.  And yet, through it all, he found purpose in the darkness.  He now helps other people find their purpose in hard times, and creates  authentic, soulful music that reminds people that light can always be found even in the darkest moments.
Connect with MATTHEWS here or check out his website here.
 
Consider It Joy is a production of 88.3 Life FM out of Bakersfield, CA.  Find all the ways to listen and connect here!

AJR AMA Vol. 3

You have questions, we have answers.  The Ask Me Anything is back!  This was a fun batch of questions, all submitted by listeners.  We answer questions on everything from gnomes and trolls to animals hosting radio shows and even Aaron's mom wanting to know what Matt REALLY thinks of Aaron.  This is a short, fun episode that will put a smile on your face!
Consider It Joy is a production of 88.3 Life FM from Bakersfield, CA.  You can send us your own questions or comments any time here!     
Or find all the ways to listen and connect here!

Clinging to Faith through Trauma - with Jason Gray

Faith can be hard sometimes just by itself, but can feel near impossible when dealing with hurt and trauma.  Jason Gray has been making hopeful and encouraging music for over 20 years, but has faced some real hurt and trauma. This is a raw and honest conversation is also relatable, and it carries a lot of hope through it.  Jason Gray is a great musician, but also just a great human being.
Be sure to check out Jason's music (including the new acoustic album) as well as concert dates ands ways to connect here.
 
Consider It Joy is a production of 88.3 Life FM in Bakersfield, CA.  Find all the ways to listen and connect here!

Is it Divisive, or is it Truthful? (With Nate Parrish)

Sometimes, the line between being divisive and being truthful is hard to find.  Sometimes division is used as an excuse to not be truthful, but on the other side, truth can be misused to needlessly divide.  Confused yet?  We talk to our long time friend and musician Nate Parrish, who has spent some time on this, especially having gone through some real church hurt.  Nate is a rock musician, a worship leader, an artist, and an excellent communicator, and brings fun and depth to the conversation!
Find Nate's latest music, videos and news here.   You can also connect with him here on Facebook.
 
Consider It Joy is a production of 88.3 Life FM in Bakersfield, CA.  Find all the ways to connect and listen here!

When An Artist Falls (with Jon Engen and Chris Hauser)

The Christian music industry was completely shaken be the recent accusations towards Newsboys lead singer Michael Tait, which he confessed to.
This has left a lot of people angry, confused, even resentful.  We wanted to have a level headed discussion about when an artist (or pastor or leader) falls, so we invited two important voices on this; Chris Hauser, who is a well established music promoter in the industry, and Jon Engen, who is a pastor and psychologist.  We are able to take both an inside look at the situation, and a ministry based approached.
Please note that while this episode does not contain any explicit details, it does reference drug use and sexual abuse, so listener discretion is advised for younger listeners. 
 

STRESS!! (with Jon Engen)

It seems to be a constant for us all.  There is stress at work, stress at home, stress when you turn on the news.  We know it's bad for us, but how can we avoid that feeling?  What can we do to minimize stress in every day life?  We brought back our friend and psychologist Jon Engen to talk about practical ideas to manage and avoid that every day stress that seems to be around every corner.  This is an episode we ALL can relate to!
 
Consider It Joy is a production of 88.3 Life FM in Bakersfield, CA.  Find all the ways to listen and connect here!

Weird and Unique Moments in CCM - with Logan Sekulow

Every industry has its fads, phases, and even disruptions.  We talked with the owner of CCM magazine, Logan Sekulow, about some of the trends and times that really stuck out in CCM history.  For those who have been around Christian music a long time, this will be a trip down memory lane, and for those who are newer, it's a fun look at what made the industry what it is today!  And this episode is FULL of fun CCM facts you likely didn't know!
Be sure to check out the new CCM Magazine here!  With LOTS of big things coming to that site!
Consider It Joy is a production of 88.3 Life FM in Bakersfield, California.  You can find all the ways to listen and connect here!