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The JFH Podcast

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Tune in to the JFH Podcast, hosted by jesusfreakhideout.com staff member Chase Tremaine, as he has in-depth discussions about all things Christian music alongside your favorite artists and fellow staff writers.

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#243
August 26 · 1 hr 23 min
243: Overwhelmed by Worship (feat. John Van Deusen)
John Van Deusen returns to the podcast to discuss the release of his alternative worship project, the 38-track As Long As I Am In The Tent Of This Body I Will Make A Joyful Noise. He shares stories about the conception of this adventurous project, its overlap with his I Am Origami series, and the personal roller coaster he experienced while recording and releasing it. In conjunction with JFH's 30th anniversary, the site just released Vol. 15 of its annual free sampler, featuring 57 songs we think you need to hear! Download here. The sampler includes the unreleased new single from podcast host Chase Tremaine, which you can also pre-save on Spotify here. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook.
#242
July 29 · 1 hr 55 min
242: What's the Best Album of 2026 So Far? A JFH Panel Discussion
Podcast host Chase Tremaine is joined by a panel of staff writers from jesusfreakhideout.com - John Underdown, Matt Baldwin, and Noah Schmidt - to recap the first six months of 2026, sharing their favorite albums thus far as well as highlighting a few of their most anticipated releases for the second half of the year. In conjunction with JFH's 30th anniversary, the site just released Vol. 15 of its annual free sampler, featuring 57 songs we think you need to hear! Download here. The sampler includes the unreleased new single from podcast host Chase Tremaine, which you can also pre-save on Spotify here. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. BEWARE OF SPOILERS, but for reference, you can find the list of all albums recommended during this episode, alphabetical by artist: Amy Grant, The Me That Remains Bella Taylor Smith, for the home EP Brian Sauve, Long Days, Short Years Broadway Showdown, Presents: Let The Showdown Begin! CHANGETHEWXRLD, diary of peripheral wounds Colony House, 77 Drown the Planet, the blessed // the cursed EP Exile & Eden, New Horizon Floodlit, MiDaSu Fury & Solace, By Endurance Grand Motel, Tooth of the Lion: A Spring Perennial Haste the Day, Dissenter idle threat, you'll forget the sun indie tribe, WHO DO YOU SAY I AM Les Carlsen, Free Will John Joseph James, God of the Second Chance Jonathan Ogden, DAYMichael Sweet, The Master Plan Narnia, X Petra, Hope Pipe Bomb, Holy Hell So Much Hope, Buried., Wither | Grow Switchfoot, Forever Now The 77s, 7 The Figs, How Did We Get Here? The Lost Dogs, Trick of the Light The Tarnished, DEATH FOR DEATH EP Unbroken Reign, The Sins We Keep Alive You Are a Soul, Apocrypha 5
#241
July 8 · 1 hr 31 min
241: Formerly Known As... That Guy from Hawk Nelson (feat. Jason Dunn)
Jason Dunn, known for his time as the frontman for Hawk Nelson's first five albums, joins the show for the first time to share stories about his brand new solo album Formerly Known As..., his return to pop-punk and touring, his time in Hawk Nelson (as well as other bands), and what he's been doing in the interim. In conjunction with JFH's 30th anniversary, the site just released Vol. 15 of its annual free sampler, featuring 57 songs we think you need to hear! Download here. The sampler includes the unreleased new single from podcast host Chase Tremaine, which you can also pre-save on Spotify here. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook.
#240
June 24 · 2 hr 3 min
240: So Much Talk, the Sequel. (feat. So Much Hope, Buried.)
So Much Hope, Buried. (the indie artist behind JFH's #5 Staff Picks favorite album of 2024) has returned with another banger of an album with 2026's Wither | Grow. The four-piece returns to the show to discuss the album among many other topics, including parenting, production, cars, horror films, and more. In conjunction with JFH's 30th anniversary, the site just released Vol. 15 of its annual free sampler, featuring 57 songs we think you need to hear! Download here. The sampler includes the unreleased new single from podcast host Chase Tremaine, which you can also pre-save on Spotify here. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook.
#239
June 17 · 1 hr 39 min
239: 2026 Predictions, Most Anticipated Albums, Listener Responses, & March Madness Recap
Throughout the months of March and April, over in the JFH Podcast Facebook group, our listeners (you!) participated in a tournament to determine the best album of 2006. On this episode, JFH staff writers Chase Tremaine and Scott Fryberger reconvene to discuss the tournament's many upsets and surprises, alongside sharing listener feedback and responses regarding our 2026 predictions, wish-list items, and most anticipated album releases. In conjunction with JFH's 30th anniversary, the site just released Vol. 15 of its annual free sampler, featuring 57 songs we think you need to hear! Download here. The sampler includes the unreleased new single from podcast host Chase Tremaine, which you can also pre-save on Spotify here. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook.
#238
March 25 · 2 hr
238: March Madness Tournament of 2006 Albums
March Madness 2026? How about 2006 instead? JFH staffers Chase Tremaine, Christopher Smith, and Scott Fryberger, plus special guest Micah Smith (from the band Empty Atlas) pit against one another to determine which 32 albums released in 2006 will participate in the tournament. You will have the chance to vote on the top 32 within the JFH Podcast Facebook group. Check out the new Empty Atlas single "Godspeed," streaming everywhere on March 27! (Link to Spotify) In conjunction with JFH's 30th anniversary, the site just released Vol. 15 of its annual free sampler, featuring 57 songs we think you need to hear! Download here. The sampler includes the unreleased new single from podcast host Chase Tremaine, which you can also pre-save on Spotify here. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook.
#237
March 11 · 3 hr 17 min
237: Can A.I. Music Be Good? A JFH Panel Discussion (feat. Adam Watts & For the Rock)
In this hot-button discussion, four panelists discuss a wide-ranging set of issues regarding generative artificial intelligence, with a specific focus on music: Can music created by A.I. be good, either ethically or artistically? Panelists include podcast host Chase Tremaine; JFH staff writer Alex "Tin Can" Caldwell; songwriter and producer Adam Watts (check out his site myartisttype.com); and Chris Adam from the Christian music promotion ministry For the Rock (follow on Instagram). In conjunction with JFH's 30th anniversary, the site just released Vol. 15 of its annual free sampler, featuring 57 songs we think you need to hear! Download here. The sampler includes the unreleased new single from podcast host Chase Tremaine, which you can also pre-save on Spotify here. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook.
#236
March 4 · 1 hr 45 min
236: What Makes Music "Christian"? (feat. Fury & Solace)
Podcast host Chase Tremaine and JFH staff writer Matt Baldwin co-interview two members of the post-rock band Fury & Solace about their fantastic new album By Endurance and about the multifaceted relationship between faith and instrumental music. Would you like to hear and even appear as a guest on the host's new podcast series? Click here for more information. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook.
#235
Dec 30, 2025 · 2 hr 43 min
235: Saying Farewell to Josh, Evan, & 2025 A.K.A. What Were 2025's Best Albums? A JFH Panel Discussion
On a special goodbye episode, the JFH Podcast's most frequent panelists unite for one final time to discuss their favorite music released in 2025. If you're okay with spoilers, or if you're trying to find one of the songs, EPs, or albums mentioned on this episode, a comprehensive list can be found below. Some of the podcast's most frequent guests might be saying farewell, but the JFH Podcast is not! We'll be back with new episodes in 2026. Happy New Year! Would you like to hear and even appear as a guest on the host's new podcast series? Click here for more information. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. Every album, EP, or song discussed or recommended on this episode is listed below (in alphabetical order by artist): Anchor & Braille, New Mexico Andrew Peterson, A Liturgy, A Legacy, & the Songs of Rich Mullins Andy Squyres, Miracle Service EP Andy Squyres, Sacred Vows EP Bongo Chico, Bongo Chico Braille, Handcrafted Raps Citizens, m us eum Cory Asbury, Cover To Cover Cosmic Cathedral, Deep Water Crafted Child, II: Waves of Being Human Crash Rickshaw, Big Sir EP Demon Hunter, There Was A Light Here Diatheke, ...And The Word Was God Ellie Holcomb, Far Country Eternal Gaze, Swing Thy Sickle and Reap Fepeste, This World Ain't Mine to Change Former Ruins, In Your Field Gileah Taylor, I Call This One EP Graham Jones, Eyes Renewed Hope Deferred, Darkness Remains Jess Ray, MATIN (Complete Edition) John Van Deusen, As Long As I Am in the Tent of This Body I Will Make A Joyful Noise, Pt. 1 Johnnyswim, When the War is Over Jon Guerra, Jesus Josh Gauton, Residence I-IV Kevin Schlereth, Settle In Krum, "PTA" Lecrae, Reconstruction Meet Your Maker, Hallowed Nate Parrish, Make Me A Mountain Nick Schrader, Worship in the Key of C EP Nobody's Uncle, Mercy Diorama Noise Ratchet, Freedom Paul Demer, Psalms Paul Meany, "No Such Thing" Pipe Bomb, "Bliss" Plead the Widow's Cause, Silver Glass Stare Psallos, The New and Better Way: Hymns of Hebrews Ravenhill, Midnight Gold Rusty Shipp, Capsized Empire Sam Hauge, Exit 9B EP Schuyler Kitchin, confessions Seth Davey, "39 Years and Counting" Sower, Contemporary Christian Machine EP Sower, I Want To See Clearly Strings and Heart, Plastic Wine The Big Reveal, Shoot Out the Satellites The Gray Havens, This is Not the End The Rocky Valentines, Music on the Shelf Tunnel Rats, Legacy Twenty One Pilots, Breach Watson Conspiracy, Lower With Blood Comes Cleansing, With Blood Comes Cleansing Wolves at the Gate, "MEMENTO MORI"
#234
Dec 17, 2025 · 2 hr 49 min
234: 30 Years of Jars of Clay, the Band (feat. Jarchives' Mike Harvat) A.K.A. Is Jars of Clay One of the Greats? A JFH Panel Discussion
In a direct sequel to the previous episode (which honored Jars of Clay's self-titled debut with two members of the band), we return for another Jars-themed episode, except this time it's a panel. The goal? To score and rank all eleven of the band's full-length albums. The results might surprise you! Host Chase Tremaine leads the panel with JFH's John DiBiase, music critic Josh Balogh, and Jarchives moderator Mike Harvat. Would you like to hear and even appear as a guest on the host's new podcast series? Click here for more information. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook.
#233
Nov 26, 2025 · 1 hr 42 min
233: 30 Years of Jars of Clay, the Album (feat. Jars of Clay's Charlie Lowell & Matthew Odmark)
Earlier this year, the seminal self-titled debut from Jars of Clay turned 30 years old. We honor that milestone anniversary by having two members of the band, Charlie Lowell and Matthew Odmark, on the show to reminisce on their memories of the album and to reflect on its legacy today. Joining the conversation are JFH's John DiBiase and Josh Balogh. Would you like to hear and even appear as a guest on the host's new podcast series? Click here for more information. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook.
#232
Jul 30, 2025 · 1 hr 52 min
232: What's the Best Album of 2025 So Far? A JFH Panel Discussion
Podcast host Chase Tremaine is joined by a panel of staff writers from jesusfreakhideout.com - Christopher Smith, John Underdown, and Matt Baldwin - to recap the first six months of 2025, sharing their favorite albums and songs and highlighting their most anticipated releases for the second half of the year. Would you like to hear and even appear as a guest on the host's new podcast series? Click here for more information. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. BEWARE OF SPOILERS, but for reference, you can read the four panelists' top 5 albums below: Matt's List 1. Hesychast - For Whom We Sing New Troparia 2. Plead the Widows Cause - Silver Glass Stare 3. Changethewxrld - Ephemera and Eternity 4. Schuyler Kitchin - Confessions 5. Slow Salvation - Gemini Christopher's List 1. The Chilling Alpine Adventure - The Chilling Alpine Adventure 2. Rusty Shipp - Capsized Empire 3. Wolves at the Gate - Wasteland 4. Nobigdyl - Seoul Brother EP 5. Allison Eide - Love Who I Am EP John's List 1. Andy Squyres - Miracle Service EP 2. Daniel Hardin - Memory Salesman II 3. Jon Guerra - Jesus 4. John Mark McMillan - Cosmic Supreme 5. Fine China - I Felt Called Chase's List 1. Graham Jones - Eyes Renewed 2. Diatheke - ...And the Word Was God 3. Sower - I WANT TO SEE CLEARLY 4. Paul Demer - Psalms 5. Cosmic Cathedral - Deep Water
#231
Jul 21, 2025 · 1 hr 11 min
231: Nautical Rock 'n Roll! (feat. Rusty Shipp)
One of JFH's favorite independent bands, Rusty Shipp, joins the show to discuss their career as pioneers of "nautical rock and roll" and to pry into the depths of the unit's recently released fourth album, Capsized Empire. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, participate in polls, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook.
#230
Jul 2, 2025 · 1 hr 26 min
230: How to Adapt a Franchise (feat. JFH's John DiBiase & How To Train Your Dragon Director Dean DeBlois)
In the podcast's first movie episode in nearly a year, Chase Tremaine and John DiBiase reunite to discuss the pros and cons of adapting animated films into live action, with a focus on the most recent example: How To Train Your Dragon. Additionally, the episode contains an interview Chase and John were able to conduct with Dean DeBlois, the director of every film in the Dragon franchise. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, participate in polls, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook.
#229
May 14, 2025 · 1 hr 27 min
229: From Art-Lover to Art-Supporter & Audiofeed Fest 2025 (feat. Michael Minkoff)
Host Chase Tremaine is joined by Michael Minkoff of the ministries Renew the Arts and Porchlight to discuss this summer's Audiofeed Festival, the importance of communal creativity, ways that art-lovers can be better art-supporters, and much more. (For more, check out Chase's recent appearance on the Renew the Arts Podcast.) The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, participate in polls, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook.
#228
May 5, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
228: Best Music of 2025 (Quarter 1) & Recap of March Madness 2025
This episode functions as a recap of the previous episode's March Madness tournament as well as a recap of music releases throughout 2025 thus far. Staff writers Chase Tremaine, Scott Fryberger, and Josh Balogh reconvene to share the results and upsets from the bracket of albums from 1995, 2000, 2005, and 2015 before sharing their favorite albums, EPs, and singles of the year. We highly recommend you check out our friend Still Small Voice on Instagram or by signing up for his newsletter. [Not A Paid Sponsor] The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, participate in polls, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook.
#227
Mar 12, 2025 · 2 hr 52 min
227: March Madness Tournament - The Best Albums of 1995, 2000, 2005, and 2015
For this year's annual March Madness tournament of albums celebrating significant anniversaries, the show's listeners voted (in the JFH Podcast Facebook Group) to have four years' of albums compete against each other: 1995, 2000, 2005, and 2015. Listeners will be voting on the best albums in a bracket-style series of polls in the Facebook group, but for this episode, JFH staff writers Chase Tremaine, Scott Fryberger, Josh Balogh, and Evan Dickens have assembled to narrow down the hundreds of eligible albums to the 32 that listeners will be voting on. This episode is sponsored by CALLED (also known as CALLED MUSIC), whose new single "He Leads Me" is available now. Click here for more information. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, participate in polls, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook.
#226
Feb 5, 2025 · 1 hr 29 min
226: A Major Announcement About the Podcast & Stump the Chumps! Trivia Night Strikes Back
On the heels of the podcast's 7th anniversary, host Chase Tremaine shares some important news that all listeners should know for the future of the podcast. Following this announcement, he is joined by Jesusfreakhideout staff writers Scott Fryberger and Evan Dickens to compete in a CCM trivia night, led by quizmaster Josh Balogh. Don't forget to check out our new series of JFH Spotify playlists, which are updated weekly and highlight the latest and greatest music releases across the genres of: Pop & Pop Rock | Metal & Hardcore | Rock, Alternative & Punk | CCM & Worship | Rap & R&B | Folk & Singer-Songwriter | Christmas The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook.
#225
Jan 22, 2025 · 1 hr 42 min
225: The Indie Artist Panel #3 (feat. Aryn Michelle, Paul Demer, & Sower)
On the podcast's third Indie Artist panel, three great independent artists are invited to discuss the ups and downs and complexities of being indie in today's music industry - featuring Aryn Michelle, Paul Demer, and Eric Tuffendsam of Sower. This episode is sponsored by the new series of JFH Spotify playlists, which are updated weekly and highlight the latest and greatest music releases across the genres of: Pop & Pop Rock | Metal & Hardcore | Rock, Alternative & Punk | CCM & Worship | Rap & R&B | Folk & Singer-Songwriter | Christmas Additionally, this week's guest Aryn Michelle has a handful of curated Spotify playlists (as discussed during the episode). Here are a few of her highlights: Doesn't Sound Like Christian Music | Christian Women | Scripture Songs | Christian Rock Sampler | Gateway to Christian Metal | Christian Rap Workout The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook.
#224
Jan 8, 2025 · 2 hr 9 min
224: What Were 2024's Best Albums? A JFH Panel Discussion
On the first episode of the new year, Jesusfreakhideout staff writers Chase Tremaine, Scott Fryberger, Josh Balogh, and Evan Dickens look back on their favorite releases of 2024 and share their most anticipated releases of 2025. This episode is sponsored by the new series of JFH Spotify playlists, which are updated weekly and highlight the latest and greatest music releases across the genres of: Pop & Pop Rock | Metal & Hardcore | Rock, Alternative & Punk | CCM & Worship | Rap & R&B | Folk & Singer-Songwriter | Christmas The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook.

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