Christian Music Guys

Today’s guest is no stranger to this show — and if you grew up on Christian rock, he’s definitely no stranger to you either.
He’s a two-time guest, the co-founder and original lead singer of Newsboys, and one of the most recognizable voices in Christian music history — John James is back with us.
From chart-topping fame and sold-out arenas to a devastating personal collapse behind the scenes, John’s journey is anything but ordinary. At the height of success, while the music was reaching millions, his private world was unraveling. Career, marriage, identity — shattered. What followed was a descent into rock bottom… and a redemption story only God could write.
His upcoming book, Newsboy: My Story of Hope and Second Chances, releasing June 2, is his most raw and unfiltered account yet. In it, John pulls back the curtain on fame, failure, shame, and the life-changing grace that rebuilt him from the ground up.
Welcome back John James!
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Today on the Christian Music Guys, we chat with Kaelob Mecum! Born in the wheat fields of Southwest Kansas, a first-generation musician who started writing songs on a JC Penney catalog guitar he found in an attic, a worship pastor at 7 Hills Church and founder of 7 Hills Worship, he’s collaborated with artists like David Leonard, Chris Tomlin, Elevation Worship, and Cochren & Co., and he’s stepping into a new season with his brand new album The Lion—so get ready for a powerful conversation about pain, purpose, and the love of God… help us welcome Kaelob Mecum.
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Today on Christian Music Guys, we’ve got a fun and real conversation lined up with Derek Harsch — the guy behind the viral Sunday Worship Fails and a key part of the Outcry Collective. Derek has built a platform that brings humor, honesty, and a behind-the-scenes look at church worship culture, connecting with thousands through moments every worship leader can relate to. We’re diving into how it all started, what he’s learned along the way, and why authenticity in worship matters now more than ever.
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Today we’re excited to introduce Jaye King, a rising artist and songwriter recently signed to Centricity Music, the label known for producing some of the biggest names in Christian music.
Originally from Bradenton and now based in the Nashville area, Jaye brings a powerful blend of funk, R&B, pop, and Gospel, pairing bold melodies with deeply personal lyrics that reflect his journey of faith and redemption. Raised by a single mom and shaped by a story that’s both messy and miraculous, Jaye’s heart is to point people to Jesus in everything he does. His brand-new debut single with the label, Hard Place, and, following that,   Falling into it, and now, It'll Be Alright!
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Today on Christian Music Guys, we’re excited to welcome the band ALTIRA. As the former front woman of Fireflight, Dawn helped shape the sound of Christian rock for years with powerful, faith-filled anthems that reached fans all over the world.
Now, after some time away from the stage, she’s back with a brand-new project—ALTIRA. This new band marks not just a return to music, but a bold new chapter, carrying a message rooted in faith and courage. Even the name ‘ALTIRA’ comes from a Hebrew phrase meaning ‘fear not,’ which perfectly captures the heart behind their music.
Their debut single, “Black Hole,” is out now .