Hi Everybody,

Loving the ideas that some listeners have for a new episode. This episode comes courtesy of a listener named Jeffrey Dean. He caught my attention by suggesting I play songs that could also be viewed on YouTube. So I found that a lot of early Jesus music jumped on board in the early days of this internet video media. Not all were polished or high dollar productions, some were just a static shot of the singer or album cover, but all and all they featured some pretty good songs for the formate.

On the show you’ll hear from Al Green, Tramaine Hawkins, Farrell and Farrell, The Choir, Randy Stonehill and a whole lot more!! For fun, look up the song on YouTube and compare them with what you hear on this episode. There are an amazing number of songs out on the video platform, that’s for sure.

Thanks again to the faithful who are supporting this program monthly and those who give even one time. Folks like Steven Weyhrich, Joshua Inman, Paul French, Tom Tatlow and many more. You made this episode possible. Thanks!!

Hi Everybody,

Instead of looking way, way back to the actual beginnings of Jesus music in the Jesus Movement Days, on Episode #268 we’re going to be looking back more recently at what some of the veteran Jesus music artists from the 70’s and 80’s have been working on within the past decade.

Singer/songwriters from the 70’s including Randy Stonehill and Paul Clark, Sweet Comfort Band, David and the Giants as well as Michael Card, Bob Bennett and Scott Wesley Brown whose work in the late 70’s helped pave the way for CCM radio in the 80’s. Don’t miss it! Go to Playlist 251-Present, and give a listen!!

Here’s an announcement for you that I haven’t shared up until now. After close to 15 years, my writer Russell Baum, has decided to step back from writing the show. He will be missed for sure but I honor his need to invest more time in his own projects and his family. I will look forward to your suggestions of themes for new shows and would love you to be a guest writer too, if that’s in your heart!

I’d love your prayers and financial support for FULL CIRCLE and let me know what you think of the new show by writing info@fullcirclejesusmusic.com

With great appreciation,

Jerry

Although I never met the late BJ Thomas, his music had an impact on early Jesus music. He was able to take some of the best written songs in Jesus music and with his gentle soothing voice, the words and melodies would be implanted deep in the heart of the listener.

On this episode of Full Circle, I’ll take a few moments to remember B.J. Thomas who went on to be with the Lord on May 29, 2021, at his home in Arlington, Texas. While he was famous for his numerous hits in the country and pop music world, many don’t realize that he also released a number of very popular Jesus music albums in the 70’s and 80’s.

You’ll also hear from Amy Grant, Kelly Willard, Matthews, Taylor and Johnson and much more. This show has a bit of a slow country mood to it and I think you’ll appreciate seeing how all of these artists and players got together on each others’s various projects.

Hope you enjoy the show and thanks for your support. Tell your friends.

Hi Everybody,

Well, it took a while but I was finally able to arrange a ZOOM interview with the legendary Richie Furay, formerly of Buffalo Springfield and POCO from the late 60’s and early 70’s. When Richie began his journey with Jesus, he didn’t know how it would influence his music and that one day he’d became a pastor of a Calvary Chapel church.

Check out his story on Episode #266 and hear some great songs from the Richie Furay Band such as Mighty Maker, Promise Of Love, Someone Who Cares, Seasons Of Change and much more.

Write me and let me know what you think of the program. As always, your financial support is a blessing when you give at the top of the webpage using the DONATION button and all gifts are tax-exempt. Thanks.

Hi Everybody,

It’s exciting when a listener not only underwrites an episode but also picks out the theme and the songs. Bob Henniger did just that and you can enjoy this new episode because of him.

I’ll be playing songs that relate to the “love” chapter, First Corinthians 13:13. You’ll hear from David and The Giants, Pat Terry Group, Bob Bennett the late Denny Correll and much more! Songs about Faith, Hope and Love! I think you’ll enjoy looking back to where it all begin.

There’s a lot more Jesus music coming your way because of folks like Bob. So, “BE LIKE BOB!” Send in your requests, suggestions for themes and financial support today. All gifts are tax exempt through Giving Fuel.

Thanks!!

Hi Everybody,

Evangelism and missions are a vital part of the mature Christian life. Give a listen to Episode #264. Let’s give people something to talk about. Matthew 5:14 says that “You are the light of the world.” Let that light shine.

Go to Playlist 251 – Present and click Episode #264 and give a listen.

Featuring Jesus Music from Charlie Peacock, Michele Pillar, Paul Clark, Rob Frazier, Steven Curtis Chapman, Randy Stonehill, Scott Wesley Brown, the late Keith Green and more.

I’m more than grateful to listeners that suggest themes for new shows, send mp3’s of old songs and financially support this tax-exempt ministry. Special thanks to Steven Weyhrich, Bob Henninger, Joshua Inman, Denzel Polliock, Paul French, John Boughton, Tom Tallow, Joseph Culp and so many more for making this show possible.

Hi Everybody,

Do you remember the early Jesus Music band called MUSTARD SEED FAITH and their amazing cover art by Rick Griffin? I hope you didn’t miss it because it was ranked #36 on the top 500 CCM albums of all time.

Lewis McVay, on the of the founders of the band is my special guest on Episode #263 and you’ll enjoy hearing how it all came together. You’ll hear not only songs from MUSTARD SEED FAITH but original tunes from Lewis himself from his SPIRIT OF ST LEWIS project.

Special thanks for the inspiration for this episode goes to Frank Ciminio who also underwrote the cost of production. Maybe he will inspire you to do the same. Suggest a theme or guest and underwrite the next episode. Write me at info@fullcirclejesusmusic.com. Thanks.

Hi Everybody,

If you’ve heard the phrase “living water’ in reference to Jesus, you’ll understand the theme of this new episode about WATER. I’ll feature some great songs from Scott Wesley Brown, Jamie Owens Collins, Phil Keaggy, the band SERVANT and the late Mark Heard. Just go to the Playlist – 251 tab on this page and click and give a listen.

Thanks again to all the FULL CIRCLE friends who helped support financially and in other ways this new episode. I greatly appreciate all you do.

If you’d like to support the next episode that’s in the works with your financial gifts and prayers, just go to the top right of this page and check DONATIONS. All gifts are tax exempt and thank you!!

Hi Everybody,

Like the poster on my FaceBook page and the email blast I send out, NEVER UNDERESTIMATE AN OLD MAN WITH A GUITAR, OR 2…OR 5…OR 10. CUZ A MAN CAN NEVER HAVE TOO MANY GUITARS.

Recently I produced episode #261 of FULL CIRCLE entitled GIRLS WITH GUITARS. It seemed right to let them go first. Agree? But you know that the guys want their own show too, right?

So on this Episode, you’ll hear from Paul Clark, Bob Bennett, Bruce Carroll, Petra, Randy Stonehill, and a lot of other great guitarists and of course Phil Keaggy!

Enjoy!

Hi Everybody,

Well, I’m postponing the next planned episode featuring Old Guys With Guitars to focus on where we are presently. We’re on hold, paused, waiting AND learning to trust. Give a listen to Episode #259, LEARNING TO TRUST with Jesus music from John Michael Talbot, Benny Hester, Dogwood, Twila Paris, David Meece and many more.

It’s so hard to wait for so many yet, God is fully aware and in control. He knows what He is doing. These Jesus music songs carry a message of encouragement for what you may be going through today. Go to PLAYLISTS just above, 251-Present and give a listen.

Thanks again to my faithful few who support the show. If you’d like to help out, go to the top right of the page and use the GIVE button. All gifts are tax exempt. Thanks!