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2024 has been a fantastic year for our little podcast! And even bigger things are on the way in 2025! Thank you to all of our faithful listeners. It’s an honor to bring these stories to you each week.

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From touring in the group 4Him to working as a worship pastor to leading a radio show, I've had the opportunity to be a part of the Christian Music industry for the last four decades. I'm Andy Chrisman and I've had the unique opportunity to tour with, record with, and become friends with just about everyone within the Christian Music industry. I think this makes me the perfect person to tell their stories. Welcome to 1 Degree of Andy!

"It's been fantastic to hear stories from these incredible artists. To hear the stories and how they began and the impacts they are still having has made it even better. I grew up on these artists and it's caused me to go back and buy their music and add it back to my playlists. Thanks Andy...for taking time to do this."

Jeff Allen on 1 DEGREE OF ANDY

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Jeff Allen on 1 DEGREE OF ANDY

My guest today always makes me laugh, and that’s a good way to get on the podcast! Comedian Jeff Allen has been a mainstay in Christian entertainment for decades and his unique comic delivery is timeless. From playing comedy clubs in NYC and Vegas, to his breakout opportunity with Bill Gaither to his explosion in popularity with Dry Bar Comedy, Jeff has had an amazing career. And it’s not over yet - not by a long shot. Get ready for a lot of laughs and some unfiltered advice on life coming up on this episode of 1 Degree of Andy!

Paul Smith on 1 DEGREE OF ANDY

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Paul Smith on 1 DEGREE OF ANDY

The Imperials had some of the greatest vocalists of a generation ride their bus in the 1980s, including my guest today Paul Smith. Paul not only filled Russ Taff's shoes after his departure from the group, he carved out his own legacy as a singer/songwriter and gave us, in my opinion, one of the greatest solo albums of all time - Live And Learn. I love talking to my musical heroes, and this hour with Paul Smith doesn't disappoint!

The Childers Brothers on 1 DEGREE OF ANDY

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The Childers Brothers on 1 DEGREE OF ANDY

I’ve made a lot of great friends in my journey through Christian music, many of them friendships that have stood the test of time and distance. I got to know Mark and Mike Childers when we lived on the road together in TRUTH and then reunited with them for several tours during our 4HIM days. They’ve since gone on to play for artists like Twila Paris, Carman, Scotty McCreary and Carrie Underwood, but eventually all roads lead back to where we started - sitting around telling road stories and catching up on life. This episode, as you’ll be able to tell, is very special to me.

Fernando Ortega on 1 DEGREE OF ANDY

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Fernando Ortega on 1 DEGREE OF ANDY

I think that one of the marks of a great artist is that you want to go back and listen to their music even decades later. Fernando Ortega’s unique brand of songwriting, his soul-soothing vocals and his attention to Biblical detail definitely have something to do with it, a timeless and sometimes provocative mainstay in the history of CCM, and he’s not done yet! Pro tip: Go listen to his “Crucifixion of Jesus” album as soon as you can. Find your real voice with the Chrisman Vocal Method! https://andy-chrisman.mykajabi.com/

Bob Bennett on 1 DEGREE OF ANDY

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Bob Bennett on 1 DEGREE OF ANDY

Bob Bennett is unarguably one of the greatest singer/songwriters in CCM history, and great songwriters tend to be great storytellers. And that's exactly what you're going to get in this episode - one great story after another! I had so much fun sitting down with Bob to talk about his journey through the music industry. And like so many artists from that era, he still has a lot left in the tank. Find your real voice with the Chrisman Vocal Method! https://andy-chrisman.mykajabi.com/

Mike Warnke on 1 DEGREE OF ANDY

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Mike Warnke on 1 DEGREE OF ANDY

Life never moves in a straight line. Many performers' and public figures' lives resemble a rollercoaster ride, from the thrill of the mountain peaks to the stomach churning drop to the bottom and all the twists and turns along the way. And that's an accurate description of the career of my friend Mike Warnke. Mike became a best selling author in the 1970s with his autobiography "The Satan Seller", the #1 Christian comedian in the world in the 1980s, and then in the early 1990s it was all over. I've had the chance to spend time with Mike over the years to hear his incredible story, but this time it hits harder than ever. This is a cautionary tale of flying too close to the sun, and the redemptive work of a faithful God.

Blaine Bartel on 1 DEGREE OF ANDY

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Blaine Bartel on 1 DEGREE OF ANDY

In the fabric of Christian music throughout the 80s and 90s I think it’s important to tell the story of that era through multiple lenses - the producers, songwriters, label execs, etc. My good friend Blaine Bartel joins me on this episode to tell stories of his days as the star and creator of Fire By Night - a Saturday Night Live type sketch show that included some of the biggest names in christian music. But Blaine has another part to his story that I know will minister to you.

Peter Wolf on 1 DEGREE OF ANDY

01:32:11

Peter Wolf on 1 DEGREE OF ANDY

From playing keys for Frank Zappa to writing and producing some of the biggest songs in pop history (We Built This City, Everybody Wang Chung Tonight) to producing several songs for 4HIM, Peter Wolf has had a career that nearly defies description! He and his wife Lea join me on this episode to talk about his journey through the entertainment world, some wild song stories, how he and Lea reignited their faith, and what he's up to now.

Audio Adrenaline's Mark Stuart on the 1 DEGREE OF ANDY podcast

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Audio Adrenaline's Mark Stuart on the 1 DEGREE OF ANDY podcast

If you’re between the ages of 30-60 years old you probably know every word to Audio Adrenaline’s song “Big House” or else you didn’t grow up on Christian radio! Mark Stuart is with me on the podcast to share his story and take us on an incredible journey of his career and personal life that I know will leave you believing that God is ALWAYS up to something good our lives.

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