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Consider It Joy

88.3 Life FM

The intersection of faith & music. The official podcast of the Afternoon Joy Ride.

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#70
September 3 · 47 min
Community & Identity (with Cecil Ramos)
Ever felt like you don't fit in? You might have a church group here, and a book club there, but feel like you don't FULLY belong in any of them? Our community and our identity impact each other, so what do you do when you feel like you don't quite fit in? Cecil Ramos and his boys Solas & Judah know what it is to have different 'homes' and not fit fully into any of them. This thoughtful conversation brings hope to anyone trying to navigate those things. Consider It Joy is a production of 88.3 Life FM in Bakserfield, CA. You can find all the episodes, as well as ways to listen and connect here!
#69
August 20 · 1 hr
Bar Tunes, Hymns, and the Endless Arguments Over Christian Music (with Jonathan Allen Wright)
For those around the church, you've probably heard the complaints: Modern worship is too repetitive, that hard rock stuff doesn't sound Christian, I wish we could go back to the hymns... These complaints are not new, in fact as long as there has been Christian music, there have been people complaining about what's wrong with it. Jonathan Allen Wright walks us through how this has been the case since the very first hymns were written. It's an eye-opening conversation! Also you 100% need to subscribe to Jonathan Allen Wright's Youtube channel. He covers Christian music history and artists in the best way we've ever seen it done. It's insightful and honest. Check it out here! You can find all the ways to listen and connect with Consider It Joy here!
#68
July 16 · 1 hr 2 min
Being Heard, VS Being Helped (with Mysti Jordan)
When someone is dealing with loss, or pain, or church hurt, we often want to give an answer, or a reason. More often than not, though, it isn't helpful, and the person feels unseen, or unheard. We talk to our friend Mysti about a stretch of ongoing church hurt she experienced, and navigate the messy process of navigating it. Our authentic and raw conversation isn't about a tidy conclusion or answer, but the process of being there for someone through hard seasons. Consider It Joy is a production of 88.3 Life FM in Bakesfield, CA. Please rate & subscribe. Find all the ways to listen and connect here!
#67
July 2 · 41 min
Our most UNPOPULAR opinions
The title sounds more negative than it is. We dig in with unpopular opinions (no politics or any crazy stuff) but offer solutions to things that might surprise you! This episode is a lot of fun, and goes to some very unexpected places! Hopefully we don't lose too many listeners over it. :) Consider It Joy is a production of 88.3 Life FM from Bakersfield, CA. Find all the ways to listen and connect here!
#66
May 7 · 1 hr 1 min
The Need To Be Right (and why it's wrong)
One factor that seems to keep people is divided is that nobody is willing to be wrong. And even when it comes to important issues of faith, things we are confident in, we feel an urge to convince others we are right, rather than just listening to them. Why do people feel the need to prove they are right? What does the Bible say or show us about this? We are once again joined by our co-worker, pastor, and psychologist Jon Engen to talk about the need to be right. Consider It Joy is a production of 88.3 Life FM in Bakersfield, CA. You can find all the ways to listen and connect here!
#65
April 23 · 56 min
It's Not Just Talent - How Artists Get a Record Deal (with John Mays)
Ever wonder how your favorite artist got a record deal? If you have talent, and can get your music into the right hands, that's it, right? Not so much. We talked to someone who has signed some of the biggest names in Christian music, and has been a talent scout and coach (officially called A & R) for decades. Not only do you get an inside look, John Mays also shares some of the most bizzare songs that have ever been submitted to him. Consider It Joy is a production of 88.3 Life FM in Bakersfield, CA. Find all the ways to listen and connect here!
#64
April 9 · 50 min
Pastor or Personality? (with Alberto Bello)
Pastors have a built in platform—but more and more platforms are shaping pastors. From faithful shepherding to curated content, we sit down with Pastor Alberto Bello to talk about influence, authenticity, and whether the line between pastor and personality is one we should protect. Find out more about Pastor Alberto and Collective Church here. Consider It Joy is a production of 88.3 Life FM in Bakersfield, CA. Find all the ways to listen and connect here!
#63
March 26 · 1 hr 3 min
The MOST IMPORTANT Top 5's
Every once in a while, we like to take a step back from the heavy or deep issues, and just have some fun. In this episode, we go over our Top 5 lists for THE MOST IMPORTANT things! Including: Top 5 Animal Sidekicks Top 5 Robots in Pop Culture Top 5 Cereal Mascots Top 5 TV Heroes Top 5 Things You Find in a Church Basement Listen along, and then let us know what your lists would be! Find all the ways to listen and connect here!
#62
February 19 · 1 hr 14 min
That's NOT What That Verse Means
We're in a culture that likes quick sound bytes, and punchy 'gotcha' phrases, and sometimes Bible verses are used for those. The problem is, many times the verses you hear are being used out of context. On this episode, we spotlight a handful of Bible verses that are often used incorrectly, and offer some tools to help us better read and understand the Bible. This was helpful to us, and we hope it will be helpful for you! Consider It Joy is a production of 88.3 Life FM. You can find all the ways to listen and connect here.
#61
February 5 · 56 min
Work, Ministry, and Obi-Wan Kenobi (with James Arnold Taylor)
The voice of Obi-Wan Kenobi, Fred Flintstone, and about 100 other characters, James Arnold Taylor, always wanted to use his gifts to share his faith. Sometimes we draw lines between what qualifies just as 'work' and what qualifies just as 'ministry.' JAT talks about his career and how those things blend, while dishing out the most fun character voices and impersonations you'll ever hear! You can listen to James Arnold Taylor's podcast here! Consider it Joy is a production of 88.3 Life FM out of Bakersfield, CA. Find all the ways to listen and connect here!
#60
January 22 · 57 min
Humility, Hate, & How We Communicate - with Jon Engen
In order to love people well, we have to communicate well. And to communicate well, we have to consider the people we are talking to. Communication almost feels like a lost art these days. It feels like nobody is listening, but rather just preparing to respond. People want to be right more than they want to understand someone else. We talk about ways to be better communicators, and take a deep dive into how we communicate, and the ways we get it wrong, and what the Bible actually says as to how communication is directly linked to how we treat each other. We have LOTS of other topics and guests, so be sure to check out our other episodes as well! Find all the ways to listen and connect here!
#59
January 8 · 55 min
The Truth behind Music Competition shows (with Thunderstorm Artis)
You ever watch a show like American Idol or The Voice and wonder "how much of this is real?" Did the artists really choose the songs? Did producers map out who is going to win? What is it that the show ISN'T showing us? We recently met Thunderstorm Artis (3rd place on The Voice in 2020, and top 5 on American Idol 2025) and asked him all these questions! Get a real, behind the scenes explanation of how these shows work, from one of our favorite artists! Consider It Joy is a production of 88.3 Life FM in Bakersfield, CA. Please subscribe! You can find all the ways to connect and listen here!
#58
Dec 4, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
The 2025 Rewind! Movies, Music & Moments
It's our 3rd Annual Rewind episode! We look back at our highlights of 2025 in movies, music, and moments, and a lot of it is not what you expect! These are some of our favorite episodes, and add in a few surprises. Thank you for listening this year!
#57
Nov 13, 2025 · 48 min
What Happened to Music Festivals? (with Jon Robberson)
There was a time when Christian music festivals happened every year around the country. Big, 3 day events that were packed with everything from the big names in Christian music to the more niche genres like Christian punk, ska, and metal. Today, they barely exist. What happened? We sat down and talked with one of the guys who was there from the early days, through the rise and fall of Christian music festivals, the creator of Spirit West Coast, Jon Robberson. The answers to what happened might surprise you. You can find all the ways to listen and connect with us here!
#56
Oct 30, 2025 · 43 min
BONUS HOMECAST EPISODE #3 (featuring For King & Country)
On October 6-10 of 2025, we did live broadcasts from artists homes each day. THIS episode has the final broadcast of that week with For King & Country. Not only does this episode have all the live hits we did, but we share a ton of hilarious behind the scenes stories of what was going on off the mic. Be sure to check out our 2 other bonus episodes featuring broadcasts with Dan Bremnes, Rachael Lampa, Chris Cleveland, and Ryan Stevenson! Find all the ways to listen and connect here!
#55
Oct 23, 2025 · 50 min
BONUS HOMECAST EP #2 (featuring Chris Cleveland & Ryan Stevenson)
On October 6-10 of 2025, we did live broadcasts from artist homes every day all around Nashville! This episode has all the live hits from the homes of Chris Cleveland (Stars Go Dim) and Ryan Stevenson. It also includes behind the scenes commentary to give you surprising insights about what was going on behind the scenes of each of these broadcasts! These bonus episodes are a little different than our normal podcast, but please check out all the episodes with great guests and topics! Find all the ways to listen and connect here!
#54
Oct 15, 2025 · 52 min
BONUS HOMECAST EPISODE! #1 (featuring Dan Bremnes & Rachael Lampa)
On October 6-10, 2025, we took our radio show live from artist homes in and around Nashville, TN. We did live broadcasts each day that week, and so many people asked to hear them, we are releasing those shows here as bonus podcast episodes! If you are new, these are not our normal episodes, and we have lots of others, but it was fun to get to share these moments with you from inside artist homes. These will be released in 2 or 3 episodes. This one features our first stop at Dan Bremnes house, and the next day broadcast from Rachael Lampa's house. Enjoy! By the way, we also posted videos and photos from each of the artist homes, you can find them all on our IG & FG. They are all linked here!
#53
Sep 25, 2025 · 43 min
Thoughts & Prayers
Any time there is a tragedy, especially on a national or global scale, you see the term 'thoughts and prayers.' Is this a meaningful response, or has it become just empty words? We are joined by our friend, pastor & psychologist Jon Engen for what we think is an incredibly relevant and timely discussion on the power of words, and how they are used. Consider It Joy is a production of 88.3 Life FM in Bakersfield, CA. Find all the ways to listen and connect here!
#52
Aug 28, 2025 · 43 min
Finding Purpose in the Darkness - with new artist MATTHEWS
MATTHEWS grew up in South Africa, and experienced the effects of Apartheid. His childhood was filled with places he wasn't allowed to go because of his skin color, and he had difficult family dynamics as well. And yet, through it all, he found purpose in the darkness. He now helps other people find their purpose in hard times, and creates authentic, soulful music that reminds people that light can always be found even in the darkest moments. Connect with MATTHEWS here or check out his website here. Consider It Joy is a production of 88.3 Life FM out of Bakersfield, CA. Find all the ways to listen and connect here!
#51
Jul 31, 2025 · 36 min
AJR AMA Vol. 3
You have questions, we have answers. The Ask Me Anything is back! This was a fun batch of questions, all submitted by listeners. We answer questions on everything from gnomes and trolls to animals hosting radio shows and even Aaron's mom wanting to know what Matt REALLY thinks of Aaron. This is a short, fun episode that will put a smile on your face! Consider It Joy is a production of 88.3 Life FM from Bakersfield, CA. You can send us your own questions or comments any time here! Or find all the ways to listen and connect here!

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