I Love That Song!

On this episode of I Love That Song Keith Stevens talks with David Crowder about loneliness and how to cope with it living in a world less focused on community than ever. Crowder shares that, “It always seemed like at your bleakest moment, at your bottom God would somehow put something or someone in your life and for me it always seemed to be a person. It seemed to be a relationship that maybe you didn't see coming or you haven't paid attention to before and then suddenly there's like this this bit of life a little spark.”

On this episode of I Love That Song Keith Stevens talks with Pat Barrett about some of his hit songs. Pat shares how being a father really inspired him to write “Good Good Father” and shares the powerful story behind that song. He also shares the story behind his hit song “Build My Life” and how it took many years to write it.

On this episode of I Love That Song Keith Stevens talks with Brooke Fraser from Hillsong about their powerful song “What A Beautiful Name”. This song has played throughout churches all over the world and made an impact on so many lives. A listener calls in and shares how their song helped her and her husband out of addiction.

On this episode of I Love That Song Keith Stevens talks with Cade Thompson about some of his music like, “Good God”, “Every Step of the Way”, and “Arms of Jesus”. Cade also shares a bit about what it’s been like sharing the stage with artists he grew up with like Toby Mac & Matthew West.

Cade Thompson gives encouragement about walking the “Narrow Road” in life. “Social media and all these things will try and tell us to be discouraged, but I know in the word of God it says have I not commanded you do not be afraid do not be discouraged for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. I believe that there's times that we're living in where it's going to be the narrow road and we are called to be on that narrow road. God is moving and I want to encourage you to press in to that obedience to follow him whatever it takes whatever the cost because it's so worth it”

On this episode of I Love That Song Keith Stevens talks with Leanna Crawford about her songs like “How Can You Not”, her brand new single, “I Know a Place”, and a special song that she wrote to her husband for their wedding, “Vow to be Yours”.

Leanna Crawford shares where we find true peace. “Right now, when we ask Jesus into our heart, we have an opportunity to have a place within us. God wants us to have his peace and his love right now, and that is through his son Jesus.”

On this episode of I Love That Song Keith Stevens talks with Matt Redman about his song "10,000 reasons". A listener also shares their story of how his song has impacted their life personally.

Matt Redman also shares a about where you find hope in Christ. “This life is frail, fleeting, and fragile. But there’s a God whose word and kingdom endures forever, and his love endures forever. He’s unshakeable, he’s holding your life. The God that holds the whole world in his hands is holding you in his heart.”

On this episode of I Love That Song Keith Stevens talks with Michael Cochren lead singer of Cochren & Company. Michael shares about some of his songs like, “Running Home”, “Thank God for Sunday Morning”, and “Church”.

He also shares about how his grandparents were a major inspiration behind his music career, and how they shaped the music that he writes today.

On this episode of I Love That Song Keith Stevens talks with Joel and Luke from For King & Country about their song “Burn The Ships”.

Joel and Luke share where their inspiration for the song came out of and talk about how important community is when struggling with loneliness in your life.

On this episode of I Love That Song Keith Stevens talks with you about your favorite Christmas song. So many great stories behind Christmas classics that have impacted lives, and remind you of the Hope, Joy, Peace, and Love of Christmas.

Keith Stevens talks with Riley Clemmons on this episode of I Love That Song. Riley shares about her brand-new song, “Loved by You”, her hit song, “For the Good”, and what she’s looking forward to in her music.

When asked about, “Loved by You” and why she wrote the song she said, “Anybody who's ever, ever sought out value and self-worth from the things of the world knows this. It is so empty, and it is so unpredictable, and it is so heavy. When I sat down to write loved by you, I knew that I wanted to create a simple song that came back to what true value and identity look like."

On this episode of I Love That Song Keith Stevens is highlighting some of the most impactful moments of I Love That Song. Talking to artists like Tauren Wells, Rachael Lampa, Katy Nichole, The After's, We the Kingdom, and Zach Williams. These powerful conversations highlight the impact that music has in the lives of many and the stories that inspire each and every song.  

Keith Stevens talks with Micah Tyler on this episode of I Love That Song. Micah shares about his start in the music industry and how difficult it was in his early career, but how he and his wife were committed to following the plan that God had laid on their hearts.  

Micah also shares about his brand new song, “Praise the Lord”, and some of his older songs like, “Even Then”, and “I See Grace”. 

Keith Stevens shares a conversation with Caleb & John a new group of two guys with a background in Christian music. Caleb & John share about how they met and wrote their hit song “Hallelujah Feeling”.  

John shared about why they wrote their new song, “I felt like it was God reminding me that like, Hey, I'm still here. I'm still with you. You can always have joy, and it's not to say you shouldn't feel, but there's definitely this crazy joy that makes no sense just because we know that Christ died on the cross for our sins and, and we're gonna be with him one day.” 

Keith Stevens talks with Jordan St. Cyr on this episode of I Love That Song. Jordan shares about some of his music like, “Weary Traveler” and “Fires”. He also shares what It’s like raising four kids along with being a musician.  

When asked about “Weary Traveler” Jordan had this to say, “There’s so many people with chronic conditions. So many people are waiting for their miracle that just hasn’t happened yet. Here comes this song then just to provide comfort and knowing that we can hold on because of the one who holds on to us.” 

Keith Stevens talks with Darren Mulligan from We Are Messengers on this episode of I Love That Song. Darren shared their hit album “Wholehearted”. He shares the band's heart for reaching the lost, and how important it is to set examples as a Christian. Darren also shares a powerful story about an important lesson of discipline.  

Keith Stevens talks with Stephen Stanley on this episode of I Love That Song. He shares about his new song “Rest in the Father”, and how this song was inspired by a tough situation his wife had to endure. Stephen also shares about his first daughter, and what life has been like as a dad.  

Keith Stevens talks with Brandon Heath on this episode of I Love That Song. Brandon Heath opens up about the loss of his dad and the incredible healing of their relationship before he passed. He also shares about a season of depression that he went through and how “That’s Enough” came out of that.  

Keith Stevens talks with Matthew West on this episode of I Love That Song. Matthew West shares all about his new album “My Story Your Glory” His biggest album yet packed with powerful songs about healing, redemption, and the need for Jesus in life.  

Matthew West shares how God is a part of your story, “You're here for a greater purpose. You're here to glorify God. Seek him, build a relationship with him, and everything else will flow out of that. The life that you want to be remembered by starts with remembering who created you and knowing that he has the best plan for you. And so that's the heartbeat behind these songs.” 

Keith Stevens talks with Mandisa on this episode of I Love That Song. Mandisa talks about how she’s had to be an “Overcomer” in different seasons of her life, like her weight loss journey and the spiritual battle of being on American Idol and being vocal about her faith in Jesus. 

Mandisa shares how God will never leave you, “You can be honest about everything you are feeling. You do not have to be ashamed of it. I say be honest with the Lord. He wants you to be honest with him, and he will assure you he will be right by your side.”  

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Keith Stevens talks with Katy Nichole on this episode of I Love That Song. Katy shares about her song “God is in This Story”, and her new song “Hold On”. 

Katy Nichole shares how she went through a season of despair, but through the hardship, she learned to “Hold On” to God. She also shares a powerful story from one of her performances of “In Jesus Name”.   

Keith Stevens talks with Chris Tomlin on this episode of I Love That Song. Chris Tomlin shares what it’s like to be a dad and shares a touching story of his daughter learning about Jesus. 

They also talk about some of his music like “Good Good Father”. When asked about the song Chris Tomlin had this to say, “Something I’ve come to learn over the years is that when it comes to songwriting and things, there are good songs, there are great songs, there are God songs. Those songs where God just touches us in a special way. This is one of those for me. I just felt that from the start it just grabs you from the moment you hear it.”  

Keith Stevens talks with Danny Gokey on this episode of I Love That Song about how his world fell apart just as his career in music was getting started, and how God laid the foundation for his ministry through hardship. 

Danny had this to say, “During each season it wasn’t me pursuing music it was me pursuing God. So, God was doing something very deep in those moments. He was like they say, “Building a foundation” and there's that saying, “Before he builds the ministry, he builds the man”, but it’s very true. Everything external is the fruit of what you and God are doing.” 

Keith Stevens shares a very special conversation with Cory Asbury about one of his biggest hits “Reckless Love”.  

Cory Asbury had this to say about the song, “When I wrote the song, I would have never thought in a million years that it would be sung in churches. For me, it was a very personal story song that had everything to do with what I was experiencing with God at the time. It was so precious to me, it was exactly what I needed to say to God, and it turns out it’s exactly what a lot of other people needed to say to him as well.” 

Keith Stevens talks with Anne Wilson about her songs like, “Sunday Sermons” and “Hey Girl”. She also shares a little about her brand-new song.  

Anne Wilson shares what keeps her going, “What makes it worth it for me is knowing that I do it for Jesus, but also then also that the loss of my brother wasn’t in vain. I’m doing it because the Lord called me to, but I also think about my brother all the time on stage, and that really fuels me.” She then shares about the song she wrote for her brother called “No Place Like Home”.  

Keith Stevens talks with Zach Williams about his new album “A Hundred Highways”.  The struggles that came with making the album, and the music video made for “Heart of God”.  

They also talk about some of his other songs like “Chain Breaker”, “Fear Is A Liar”, and “Survivor”  

Zach Williams shares, “If you have been perfected in God’s Love then what do you have to be afraid of? The Devil is defeated we already know how the story ends. So, if you’re a believer in Jesus you know how this story ends.” 

Keith Stevens talks with Chris and Gareth from Rend Collective about some of their music like, “My Lighthouse”, “Joy of the Lord”, “Counting Every Blessing, “Build Your Kingdom Here”, and their new song “Hallelujah Anyway”.

They also talk about some of the difficult seasons they have had while touring, and how hard it can be to sing about the Joy of the Lord when sorrow feels so strong. Lead singer of the band Chris put it this way, “But if you give it some space and make friends with the sadness, and allow it to do its holy work in you alongside the joy, then you can find the richness of it.”

Keith Stevens talks with Lauren Daigle on this episode of I Love That Song about her brand new song “Thank God I Do”.

“There’s redemption in everything” she says as she talks about her new song, and how it speaks to who God is and what he is capable of doing in our lives. She also shares how God has put people in her life to show her who she is as a child of God.

On this episode of I Love That Song, Keith Stevens talks with Rachael Lampa about her music career. How she got started as a teenager, and how her career has changed over the years. They also talk about her hit song “Perfectly Loved with Toby Mac, and her brand new song about prison ministry called “Wild Ones”.

On this episode of I Love That Song Keith Stevens talks with Andrew Ripp about some of his songs like, “Fill My Cup”, “Jericho”, and his brand new song “For The Love of God”. He also shares about how God brought him through a difficult season in his life, and how he felt convicted to let go of his guitar in order to find God.  

Katy Nichole’s Song “In Jesus Name” has touched the lives of many including the life of Keith Stevens.

On this episode of I Love That Song, Keith Stevens talks with Katy Nichole about her powerful song “In Jesus Name”. She shares how the name of Jesus holds power in your life. She also shares how she wrote the song in a season when she felt no hope, but through the mighty name of Jesus, she found healing.

Keith Stevens talks with Josh Baldwin & David Leonard about their new song “Every Hour”. They also talk with a listener about how “Every Hour” will impact the lives of many. Then reflecting on some of their other hits like David Leonard’s “Good Lord”, and Josh Baldwin’s “Stand in your Love.”  

Keith Stevens interviews Blessing Offor, an artist whose songs "Brighter Days" and "The Goodness" reflect his hardships and faith. He talks about why he chose to take a risk with his songs. Blessing also opens up about his times of difficulties and how God has been there for him. 

Keith Stevens talks with Brandon Heath about his new album,  "Enough Already". The struggles that came from writing it, and his heart behind some of his songs like “See Me Through it”. 

Hey, It’s Keith Stevens talking with Matthew West about the Christmas season. His new Christmas song “Come Home for Christmas”, the struggles that can come with the Christmas season, and looking ahead to the new year! 

Keith Stevens talks with We The Kingdom about their new self-titled album “We The Kingdom”. The band shares their heart behind their new album, and fans call in to share about how much songs like, “Holy Water” have impacted their life. 

Keith Stevens talks with Tauren Wells about his new album, "Joy in the Morning". He shares his journey in music, and how the Lord has blessed him with an amazing family. Some fans call into the show and share how much Tauren Wells' music means to them as well.

Matt Maher gave us a song for our moments of desperation, called "Lord I need you."

It starts, "Lord I come, I confess, bowing here, I find my rest." And on the latest episode of, "I Love That Song", Matt shares how his fans have offered HIM a moment of personal ministry. On a European tour, while playing with the band "Rend Collective", he was blown away at how far his song had become known. He says "the thing that really caught me by surprise... was plugging in a guitar... and everybody singing along."

Plus, Heidi shares how those same words, "Lord I Need You", became a prayer when she and her Mexico missions team really needed it. "Another one of the leaders said "Lord I need You", I can't think of anything else to say..."

Maybe this song has spoken to you in times of desperation or has become an anthem for a season. It's one that's caused thousands to say, "I Love That Song".

Keith Stevens talks with Colton Dixon about his song “Build A Boat” as well as some of his older songs. Fans call in and share about the impact Colton’s songs have made on their lives, and Colton shares about what it’s like to be a dad!  

Keith Stevens talks with Anne Wilson about the story behind her songs “My Jesus” & “Sunday Sermons”. They also share a moment of vulnerability with each other talking about those they have lost in their lives. 

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