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Christian Geeks Rockcast

Steve Chalk, Britt Mooney

The 80's to early 90's were a unique and golden era of Christian music. Every genre and style had amazing artists creating high quality music and solid messages. Christian Geeks Classic Rockcast explores this era through reviewing our favorite albums, giving a history, and interviewing the artists to give their perspective. Rock on!

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August 31 · 1 hr 44 min
Ep 92 - Petra / Beyond Belief
We are back with another classic album, 1990s Beyond Belief by Petra. This album is right at the pinnacle of Petra's popularity, achieving gold status. Is this a perfect album? You decide. Visit our sponsor, Fox n' Sons Coffee!! Get fresh roasted coffee delivered to your door. Go to https://www.foxnsons.com/ - Use the code GEEKS at checkout and get 10% off an order of $35 or more. Check out our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/cw/ChristianGeeksRockcast LInks: Website: http://geeksrockcast.com/ Merch: https://geeksrockcast.threadless.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast geeksrockcast@gmail.com
July 30 · 1 hr 36 min
Ep 91 - Class of 91
Episode 91 features the "Class of 91," Britt's list of ten of his favorite albums from 1991. He includes the usual metal offerings but throws in a few curveballs to keep you on your toes. Visit our sponsor, Fox n' Sons Coffee! Get fresh roasted coffee delivered to your door at https://www.foxnsons,com/ - Use the code GEEKS for 10% off an order of $35 or more. Also, visit our new Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/cw/ChristianGeeksRockcast Links: Web: geeksrockcast.com Merch: https://geeksrockcast.threadless.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast geeksrockcast@gmail.com
July 20 · 51 min
Ep 90 - John and Dorla Schlitt Interview
On this episode, we had the honor of speaking with legendary Petra lead singer, John Schlitt, and his wife Dorla. We discussed John's transition from the mainstream rock band Head East, into the Christian rock world of the mid-80s, and all the way up to Petra's latest album, Hope. We talked with Dorla about her new book The Adventure of the Scarlett Thread. Check out John and Dorla's merch and stuff on John's website: https://johnschlitt.com/ Visit our sponsor, Fox n' Sons Coffee!! Get great-tasting, fresh roasted coffee delivered to your door at https://www.foxnsons.com/ - Use the code GEEKS to get 10% off an order of $35 or more! Links: Merch: https://geeksrockcast.threadless.com/ Website: geeksrockcast.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast geeksrockcast@gmail.com
June 4 · 1 hr 36 min
Ep 89 - Class of 89
Welcome to the Class of '89 (double meaning intended)! In this episode, Steve selects 10 albums that defined his graduation year. These are his personal favorites from that year, so you'll see how varied Steve's musical tastes were (and still are). Visit our sponsor, Fox n' Sons Coffee! Get amazing, fresh-roasted coffee delivered to your door! https://www.foxnsons.com/ - use the code GEEKS at check out for 10% off an order of $35 or more. Links: website: geeksrockcast.com Merch: https://geeksrockcast.threadless.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast YouTube: geeksrockcast@gmail.com
April 24 · 1 hr 34 min
Ep 88 - CCM Perfect Rock Songs
This episode we discuss the for "perfect" CCM rock songs. We realize this is a completely subjective measure, but in our minds, these meet our stringent criteria for songs we could listen to over and over. Let us know what you would put on the list! Visit our SPONSOR, FOX N SONS COFFEE! Get fresh roasted coffee delivered to your door. Go to the website https://www.foxnsons.com/ - put in the code GEEKS at checkout and receive 10% off an order of $35 or more. Web: www.geeksrockcast.com Merch: https://geeksrockcast.threadless.com/ FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast Email: geeksrockcast@gmail.com
April 3 · 1 hr 41 min
Ep 87 - The Choir / Wide-Eyed Wonder
This new episode has us discussing The Choir's 1989 release, Wide-Eyed Wonder. With an overarching theme of new fatherhood, this was considered the Choir's "happy record." It's not without its oddities though. We also digress a lot on this episode. Blame it on the pollen. :) Links: Web: http://geeksrockcast.com/ Merch: https://geeksrockcast.threadless.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast geeksrockcast@gmail.com
February 20 · 1 hr 32 min
Ep 86 - Bloodgood / Rock in a Hard Place
We are back! Episode 86 has us breaking down Bloodgood's third album, Rock in a Hard Place. While it has some really heavy moments, this album brought the band more into the melodic AOR category. Even though the band isn't happy with the final mix, it still has some great songwriting and musicianship. Links: Web: http://geeksrockcast.com/ Merch: https://geeksrockcast.threadless.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast geeksrockcast@gmail.com
Dec 25, 2025 · 1 hr 33 min
Ep 85 - TOP CHRISTIAN ROCK COVER SONGS
In this last episode of 2025, Steve and Britt discuss their top ten cover songs from the 80s and early 90s. Featuring covers of the Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Who, Led Zeppelin, and more! Merry Christmas! Links: www.geeksrockcast.com Merch: https://geeksrockcast.threadless.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast geeksrockcast@gmail.com
Nov 8, 2025 · 1 hr 26 min
Ep 84 - Luke Easter (Tourniquet, solo material, and more)
Join us for a fantastic chat with Luke Easter, best known for his work as the lead singer of the legendary Christian metal band Tourniquet. We discus his time with the band until his departure, his solo album "The Pop Disaster," and the recent ongoing reunion of many Tourniquet members to play live and record again. Luke's website: https://www.lukeeaster.com/ Luke's music and merch: https://lukeeaster.bandcamp.com/ Other links: www.christiangeeksrockcast.com Merch: https://geeksrockcast.threadless.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GeeksRockcast Email: geeksrockcast@gmail.com
Oct 24, 2025 · 1 hr 38 min
Ep 83 - Rick Elias and the Confessions
We are back with more banter on all things 80s and 90s Christian rock, alternative, and metal. In this episode, we do a deep dive on 1990 debut of Ricke Elias of the future Ragamuffin Band, with Rick's album Rick Elias and the Confessions. Volz/Schlitt Tshirt: https://geeksrockcast.threadless.com/ The Choir Kickstarter: http://kck.st/47f0088 Jeffrey Kothoff (lo-fidelity) Go Fund Me: https://gofund.me/0f2433516 David Loman's blog: https://bit.ly/3WGWei1 Other links: www.gecksrockcast.com Geeks merch: https://geeksrockcast.threadless.com/ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GeeksRockcast geeksrockcast@gmail.com
Sep 5, 2025 · 58 min
Ep 82 - Interview with Les & Joyce Carlsen (Bloodgood, Les Carlsen)
In this episode, we catch up with Les and Joyce Carlsen. We discuss the new album, "Free Will," his beginnings in rock and in the traveling cast of the musical "Hair," where he met Joyce, and of course his time in Bloodgood. It's a great conversation with two legends and pioneers of Christian metal. Kickstarter for "Free Will": other links: Web: www.geeksrockcast.com Merch: https://geeksrockcast.threadless.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast geeksrockcast@gmail.com
Aug 21, 2025 · 1 hr 34 min
Ep 81 - Vengeance Rising / Once Dead
On this episode, we discuss the sophomore album by one of the most controversial albums in Christian music history, 1990s Once Dead by Vengeance Rising. The last album by the classic Vengeance lineup, this one was musically and sonically more mature than their groundbreaking debut. Volz/Schlitt shirt: https://geeksrockcast.threadless.com/ Les Carlsen song: http://bit.ly/45HP6G9 merch: https://geeksrockcast.threadless.com/ site: geeksrockcast.com FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast geeksrockcast@gmail.com
Jul 15, 2025 · 57 min
Ep 80 - Paul Roraback (Paragon, Grammatrain, Bloodgood)
In this episode, we chatted with drummer and multi-instrumentalist Paul Roraback of Grammatrain, PJ Bostic, Bloodgood, One Bad Pig, Paragon, and more. Our great conversation covered Paul's musical upbringing, his career, his new album, and we even delved into the power of prayer. Check it out! PJ Bostic: https://pjbostic.com/music Grammatrain demo: https://bit.ly/44oS1Ut Grammatrain vinyl: https://bit.ly/4k6iISL Our links: www.geeksrockcast.com Merch: https://geeksrockcast.threadless.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast geeksrockcast@gmail.com
Jun 16, 2025 · 1 hr 34 min
Ep 79 - Rage of Angels
On this album, we discuss one of the greatest one hit wonders of Christian rock history, Rage of Angels. This Conneticut-based band sounded like they were straight off the Sunset Strip, but it quickly fell apart when mainstream band Steelheart poached a couple members. PFR kickstarter: http://kck.st/3TgDLH1 David & the Giants: https://spoti.fi/403p2mG Pyn Siren (Dan's post-ROA band): https://youtu.be/kYaNd5E9gPE?si=sF7E5WoJ2BgmZUOG www.geeksrockcast.com merch: https://geeksrockcast.threadless.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast geeksrockcast@gmail.com
May 12, 2025 · 1 hr 45 min
Ep 78 - After School Special Episode
On this "very special" episode of Christian Geeks Rockcast, we dive into 10 songs that tackle the tough issues of the day--abortion, drunk driving, suicide and more. We hear tunes from Petra, Crumbacher, Barren Cross, Bloodgood, Holy Soldier, AD and more. Lost Dogs Kickstarter: http://kck.st/3YkEPNb Prayer Chain Kickstarter: http://kck.st/3GDCDKv Links: www.geeksrockcast.com Merch: https://geeksrockcast.threadless.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast geeksrockcast@gmail.com
Apr 6, 2025 · 1 hr 38 min
Ep 77 - 77's / Seventy Sevens
With episode 77, we had to revisit the 77s, and what better album to review than the self-titled 1987 Seventy Sevens. So many 7s! This album, also known as the Island record, was supposed to catapult the band to stardom, but a little band called U2 had other plans. Lost Dogs Kickstart: Swirling Eddies: Other links- www.geeksrockcast.com Merch: https://geeksrockcast.threadless.com/ FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast geeksrockcast@gmail.com
Mar 10, 2025 · 1 hr 29 min
Ep 76 - Newsboys / Read All About It
With the Newsboys in the news lately (no pun intented), we thought we would go back and cover their 1988 debut album with Refuge Records, Read All About It. For this release, they were a young Australian band with completely different members and sound than the one today. Ric Cua 40th: http://rickcua.com/index.php/store/ Johnny Simmons (GC drummer) GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/b01d64b4 Other links: www.christiangeeksrockcast.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast geeksrockcast@gmail.com
Feb 8, 2025 · 1 hr 35 min
Ep 75 - Deliverance / Self-titled
Back to the metal on episode 75 with thrash metal masters Deliverance with their first, self-titled album from Intense Records (1989). Enjoy the news, rants, and the review of this amazing album. Swirling Eddies/Adam Again: https://bit.ly/4aPzDWy Jyro LaVilla/La Monde Bear: https://beacons.ai/jlvmzk Aunt Bettys: http://kck.st/4h8S2jt other links: www.geeksrockcast.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast geeksrockcast@gmail.com
Jan 13, 2025 · 1 hr 21 min
Ep 74 - Altar Boys / GLM
We kick off 2025 with a breakdown of the classic 1986 album from the Altar Boys, Gut Level Music. One of the first albums released on Frontline Records, it marked a big step forward in sound and maturity for the legendary SoCal band. Petra concert review: links: https://www.soundlinkmagazine.com/best-for-last-tour-with-kimber-jake-rager-petra/ www.geeksrockcast.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast geeksrockcast@gmail.com
Dec 22, 2024 · 1 hr 23 min
Ep 73 - Adam Again / Homeboys
On our final episode of a great 2024, Steve and Britt discuss the third album from the lengendary band Adam Again, Homeboys. Often overshadowed by their genius next album, Dig, 1990's Homeboys proves to still be an incredible listen even after almost 35 years. www.geeksrockcast.com FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast geeksrockcast@gmail.com

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