Get ready for an exciting new segment on the Christian Music Guys —The Drop: Christian Music Buzz!

In this debut edition, we're thrilled to welcome a special guest, Kevin McNeese, the visionary behind NewReleaseToday, the go-to hub for all things Christian music.

Kevin joins us to share the latest industry news, hot releases, and exclusive insights from the world of Christian music. From chart-topping hits to emerging artists you need to know, we cover it all! Plus, Kevin gives us a behind-the-scenes look at NewReleaseToday and We Love Christian Music Awards!

Don’t miss this episode filled with music news, passionate conversation, and a few surprises along the way. Tune in and catch The Drop—where Christian music buzz gets real!

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On today’s show we chat with Svrcina!

Singer/songwriter SVRCINA mixes earnest balladry and adventurous electro-pop in the spirit of Sia and Ellie Goulding. Following her initial EPs, she garnered wider attention with her 2020 full-length, Elysian Fields.

Born Molly Svrcina in 1996 in Detroit, Michigan, SVRCINA ("sur-cee-nah") sang in church growing up, and became passionate about music around the age of eight. Starting her career as Molly Hunt before adopting her family name, she moved to Nashville, got a manager, and a series of subsequent writing partnerships led to her signing her first publishing deal in 2009 at the age of 13. She released a handful of acoustic-minded pop ballads as Molly Hunt over the next few years before dropping the moniker in 2013. During that year, she released SVRCINA videos including a cover version of Imagine Dragons' "Bleeding Out" and her original Christmas song "The Difference." In 2014, she was featured on the Built by Titan dance track "The Darkness," and her debut EP Lover. Fighter. arrived in early 2016. An eponymous EP appeared in early 2018, followed a year later by the Hearing Colour EP. She also garnered attention behind the scenes, co-penning MOTi and Icona Pop's "Sink Deeper," and Sj and Joakim Molitor's "Live Without You," both in 2019. There were also collaborations with Robin Schultz, Lecrae, Hulvey, and Tommee Profit.

With her most recent album release, 1200 Beats Per Minute, SVRCINA, again, showcases breathtaking vocals and mature lyricism while evoking the emotions of all who listen.

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On today’s show we chat with Jason Lovins!

The Jason Lovins Band is known for their unique fusion of country, Gospel and worship styles, but it’s Jason’s testimony that ultimately propels their mission and purpose. Born in Huntington, West Virginia, to a 15-year-old girl who was assaulted and impregnated by a stranger as she walked home from the community swimming pool, Jason’s mother bravely chose to give life to a child conceived in such a horrific circumstance. Raised by his mother and grandmother in a devout household of faith, Jason’s musical foundation was laid at an early age as he travelled with his grandmother’s Gospel singing group. He formed his first contemporary Christian band in college, and one night while playing at a local church, Jason felt compelled to tell his birth story for the very first time on stage. Deeply moved, the church's pastor made Jason promise he would continue to share the pivotal account each time he performed, and it’s a promise he continues to keep today.

Celebrating two decades of music and ministry in 2025, the Jason Lovins Band is poised to commemorate the milestone year with Pilgrim Road (New Day Digital Distribution), is out now. Featuring 11 tracks produced by the Kentucky-based group and showcasing their signature sound—a unique tapestry of gospel, country and pop influences—Pilgrim Road is hallmarked by guest appearances from bluegrass hitmakers Chosen Road and longtime NewSong frontman and acclaimed singer/songwriter Russ Lee.

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On today’s show, we chat with David Leonard!

Arkansas native and Tennessee resident David Leonard has been playing, singing, writing, and recording music since college when he and friends formed the band Jackson Waters. He later performed with NEEDTOBREATHE before a season of recording as one-half of the critically-acclaimed, GRAMMY Award-nominated duo All Sons & Daughters. David is a Dove Award-winning producer and creative partner in The Creak Music (Brandon Lake, Cody Carnes, NEEDTOBREATHE, Ben & Noelle Kilgore, and more), and he’s also racked up stellar songwriting credits such as “Great Are You Lord,” “Christ Be All Around,” and “All The Poor and Powerless.” It was in 2019 when he released his first solo project, The Wait, a special collection of personal and reflective songs. David followed up the critically acclaimed album with The Wait: Silence The Noise, encompassing recreated and intimate versions of each of the original tracks. Along with being a husband and father, David Leonard can easily say his other love and passion is his work.

His new album, Just Jesus, is available everywhere!

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On today's show, we chat with Jon Erwin!

JON ERWIN – Based on an idea by; Executive Producer, Co-Director

Jon Erwin is an acclaimed, multi GMA Dove Award-winning director, writer, producer, and entrepreneur. He is the creative force behind HOUSE OF DAVID and serves as Chief Creative Officer for Wonder Project. He is also the first and only director to receive an A+ CinemaScore® four times.

His 2023 film JESUS REVOLUTION grossed $52M worldwide and was a breakout hit for Lionsgate.

Along with his brother Andrew, Jon co-wrote, produced and co-directed films like MOMS’ NIGHT OUT, WOODLAWN, and the surprise hit I CAN ONLY IMAGINE, which became the #1 independent film of 2018, earning more than $83 million at the box office.

In 2019, Jon and Andrew launched Kingdom Story Company. The first film from that venture was I STILL BELIEVE, a biopic about CCM megastar Jeremy Camp which was released by Lionsgate in 2020, followed by AMERICAN UNDERDOG in 2021, which told the story of NFL MVP and Hall of Famer Kurt Warner.

HOUSE OF DAVID is directed and written by Jon Erwin (Jesus Revolution) and Jon Gunn (Ordinary Angels), and stars Michael Iskander as David who was cast following a four-month international search, and is fresh off his role in the Tony Award-winning musical "Kimberly Akimbo." The series also stars Ali Suliman (Jack Ryan, Arthur the King) as King Saul, Ayelet Zurer (Angels And Demons, Man Of Steel) as Saul’s trusted wife Queen Ahinoam, Stephen Lang (Avatar franchise, Don’t Breathe) as Samuel; Indy Lewis (Industry, King and Conqueror) as Mychal, Saul’s daughter, and Martyn Ford (Mortal Kombat 2, The Sandman) as Goliath.

HOUSE OF DAVID tells the story of the ascent of the biblical figure, David, who eventually becomes the most renowned and celebrated king of Israel. The series follows the once-mighty King Saul as he falls victim to his own pride. At the direction of God, the prophet Samuel anoints an unlikely, outcast teenager as the new king. As Saul loses his power over his kingdom, David finds himself on a journey to discover and fulfill his destiny, navigating love, loss, and violence in the court of the very man he’s destined to replace. As one leader falls, another must rise.

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On today’s show, we chat with Rebeca St. James & Cubbie Fink!

Rebecca St. James and Cubbie Fink were both hopeless romantics – yet each had committed to waiting for God’s best in every area of life. By the time their paths finally crossed, Rebecca was aGrammy-winning Christian music artist who had just moved to California. Cubbie, raised in California, had served as a missionary in South Africa and had cofounded Grammy-nominated indie-pop band Foster the People.

Now, for the first time, these two international music sensations share their love story in a joint memoir, Lasting Ever: Faith, Music, Family & Being Found by True Love, which is available now!

“From that first look, as we caught each other’s eyes across a crowded room in Los Angeles, there was something magical. Something that teased us with the idea of a romance that could last,” Rebecca and Cubbie write in the book’s introduction. “Lasting Ever shares our love story, but it also reveals how we’ve been found by God’s true love at every turn.”

The 2024 Dove Award-winning film "Unsung Hero" (coming to Netflix in 2025) depicted the early years of Rebecca St. James's family life and music career. Lasting Ever shines a light on the next season of Rebecca’s life and introduces fans to her husband, Cubbie. The couple unpacks the highs and lows of their shared and individual lives – offering new details about their respective careers, their deep faith, and the staying power of committed love.

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On today's show, we chat with Scott LeRette!

Scott LeRette is a recovering addict and highly engaged human whose life is full of challenges and stumbles, balanced with humble wins, glorious successes, and a gratitude for it all. He is an author and producer of the major motion picture from Lionsgate- “The Unbreakable Boy” movie set to release February 21, 2025. He and his UNBREAKABLE family live in Nebraska; his wife of 30 years, Teresa; their son Logan, an Omaha Police Officer; Austin “The AuzMan”; and their beautiful yet equally dysfunctional King Charles Cavaliers; Gracie and Coco .

From Kingdom Story Company, the team behind Jesus Revolution and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, and Lionsgate, the studio behind Wonder, comes The Unbreakable Boy. When his parents, Scott (Zachary Levi) and Teresa (Meghann Fahy), learn that Austin is both autistic and has brittle bone disease, they initially worry for their son’s future. But with Scott’s growing faith and Austin’s incredible spirit, they become “unbreakable,” finding joy, gratitude, and courage even in the most trying times — an extraordinary true story about a father and son learning together that every day can be the best day of your life!

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On this episode of Christian Music Guys, we sit down with John James, the former lead singer of the Newsboys! After 27 years away from the music scene, John is making a powerful return with his new album, God of the Second Chance. He opens up about his incredible journey—rising to fame, facing personal struggles, and experiencing God’s redeeming grace.

We take a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about Newsboys classics like Take Me to Your Leader, and dive into what this new season of music and ministry means for him. You won’t want to miss this inspiring conversation about faith, restoration, and the God who never gives up on us!

Tune in now! #JohnJames #Newsboys #ChristianMusic #GodOfTheSecondChance

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