Wednesday night 7:00 p.m.. I'm a 70 year young lady. I play bass guitar in a Christian band. We have covered " Come as you are' by Crowder so many times. it is one of my most favorite songs. So nice to see him on the pod thanks so much for having him.
Favorite Crowder Moment: My daughter and I went to the Adventure Science Center in Nashville to see the revealing of that year’s Winter Jam artists. We sat near the front and the lights were off. Then, what seemed to come out of nowhere, the lights came on and there was Crowder singing “Come As You Are” right in front of us. I cried the whole time. That is still my #1 favorite song. I’ll never forget how God used him and that song that night.
The year was 2010. I was on my way back home from working in India for the past 3 months. I had an overnight layover in Atlanta for a 5am flight to Texas. As I'm boarding the plane, I'm walking through first class and I see a guy in a trucker hat. My initial thought was "a homeless guy somehow stole someone's ticket and is now on this plane". Then I looked again and thought "wait, I know that beard". As I approach, I hold out my hand in front of me and shakily say "sir, are you David, David Crowder?" He slowly looks up at me, still half asleep probably and says "yes, yes I am". I then tell him how much of an impact his music has made on me and that we do many of his songs for worship at my church. We quickly shake hands and I walked to my seat to text everyone I know that I mistook David Crowder for a homeless man. 14 years ago and still remember it like it happened this morning.
The first time my husband ever saw David Crowder was at an outdoor festival and we walked in when he was on the stage. My husband said, “who is that?” and I said, “that’s David Crowder”. He said, “ I thought it was a homeless man!” Glad to hear that David said the same comment about himself. L O L.
I met Crowder in Nashville at Youth Specialties. Myself and a few other youth pastors got to talk with him for awhile after his concert. It was awesome, he is very funny, and a huge heart for God. He allowed us to hold his amazing long go-tee while taking a picture with him.
Hysterical! David is very funny! I recall him being interviewed on a podcast several years ago, where he was talking about how he walks in his sleep. He shared the story of how he went into his closet and peed in a pair of cowboy boots while sleep walking. His wife was watching him from the bed. Such a funny dude.
I’ve had the privilege to lead a lot of kids to the Lord with puppets. One day I was just finished ministering with a puppet and was walking with the puppet back to where I needed to be and greeted a young man with the puppet as I went. He just stared. I asked if he was ok and he said yes. When I was 6 the puppet had led him to the Lord. It was so cool!
Met Crowder at WinterJam and he was so nice and so tall, I was looking up at him. Crowder jams, he is unique, and his music is unique. I also love his sense of humor. My fav comedian and musician on the pod! Let’s go!
As a child of the 90’s, I grew up going to Jesus Northwest in Vancouver, WA and Creation Festival West @ the Gorge Amphitheater…. David Crowder is a part of so many of my festival memories! So many years of him leading worship on Saturday nights at Creation especially. Thankful for him and his gifting! Fun podcast! 🫶🏻❤️ Also, John…. It’s Spo-CAN (not CANE) 🫣
First saw Crowder (and Redman, Tomlin, Shane & Shane, Fee, Nockels, Hall, et. al.) at OneDay03 in Sherman, TX. Always loved the reggae outro of Make a Joyful Noise - I Will Not Be Silent. Great interview and love what he says about a songwriter's responsibility to have good theology when he writes a song.
Just too funny!!! 🤣 Crowder and Crist!!! I love this so much! God bless you both always! “I shook the hand that was in the puppet!” You wanna meet Eugene? Do you want one? 😂
I turned a toothbrush into David Crowder..beard and all. I foolishly called him aside at Creation to take a picture with him and his lookalike toothbrush. (Surprised his people didn’t grab me under my arms, with fingers tightly around my biceps, forcing distance between us) 24:10
I meet Crowder at a concert in Albuquerque. He came on stage wearing a green t-shirt with a bitten apple saying my bad Eve. He signed my cd by drawing his face with his fro hair! Great guy!
Highschool me screaming at this meeting, been a fan of y'all since like 12 yrs old, jon been down with you even when you were cancelled. Crowder made me cry multiple times through life and helped me with so many things growing up! Both of y'all come back to Boise on tour!
My grandpa met David one time. We live in Montana and he came and shot my grandpa's T-shirt cannon at Downpour in Great Falls and returned to their house to shoot water bottles!
So many Crowder memories! I’m 30 years old so I started listening when I was a kid because of my older sister! I’ve seen him soooo many times Rock the Universe, house of blues, so many Fl venues! I loved this interview so much to get to see his personality and backstory
Love Crowder! I remember when a friend of mine complained about “sloppy wet kiss” ….just never hit me like that. I was so curious what you changed it to. I raised my kids in the nineties and have great memories like you said of the music of then
Sorry this isn’t a timestamp of the entire episode, but… 4:34 Guest Crowder intro/background; People confusing Crowder for Steven Crowder, John Crist for John B Crist 9:18 Title card 9:30 David Crowder interview begins 50:22 Sponsor reads 53:54 David Crowder interview continues
I grieve for John. It seems like how he was talking that he has let go of his faith. I'm glad to see Crowder try to give some encouragement in not giving up on the church.
Can't wait for someone to go to David Crowder in an airport --- shower him with praise, telll him that they got saved at his concert and walked away from a life of sin - and then tell him "just kidding, but I like your music."
That’s crazy - I’ve seen the guardians of the galaxy Christmas soecial- soooo cool! Not a memory, but I’m a bass player that now mostly plays at church… after years of the same four chords and tempos, I listened to Crowder… He is soooo refreshing to play and listen to! Seems like such a humble guy 🩵🙌🏻
when he was talking about the Taylor Swift thing about the foreshadowing, as a Twenty One Pilots fan that is literally everything in their past 3 albums lol
John and Alex! My brother, sister in law, and I are going on vacation to Myrtle Beach next week and on Father’s Day going to spend the day in Nashville. Where’s all the good spots?
My favorite Crowder memory was back in October 2007 when my wife and I went to the David Crowder Band concert at the Filmore in San Francisco. Phil Wickham was one of the opening acts and had just released his debut album. Crowder also brought out the Guitar Hero guitar and started playing the melody to one of their songs during the concert. That night was truly unforgettable to this very day.
I love Crowder's reverent approach to songwriting. Wish Bethel had the same. Some bad theology in some of their songs. But that follows their teachings...
I was sad when my church did not like the line of What a Beautiful Name "He didn't want heaven without us so Jesus you brought heaven down" our worship pastor said it implied that God needed us. I still don't see that. it sounds like it sums up the gospel
Respectfully, about songs that "just hit" that bring a person out of a funk or make them feel good... remember that the Bible has a lot to say about stuff like that. Principally that the heart is deceitful above all things. We are to approach stuff like this with a serious or sober mind. We don't check our brains at the door because something just felt so right. Just because a song "hits right" doesn't mean it is fit for God's people. Lastly, as a consumer of Christian music, it is my hope that when band members disagree they pray together, argue their points, take 48 hours for personal prayer, & then revisit the conflict. If there's still a disagreement then you don't override the one whose spirit or convictions are still causing them to be uneasy about doing a song. That's my hope/opinion.
I had a major flash of Peter denying being with Jesus when John was saying, Yea I’m a Christian but I’m not with those people. No judgement. Just happened and I thought it was interesting and pertinent.
Wednesday night 7:00 p.m.. I'm a 70 year young lady. I play bass guitar in a Christian band. We have covered " Come as you are' by Crowder so many times. it is one of my most favorite songs. So nice to see him on the pod thanks so much for having him.
Keep holding the band tight together with your bass as you worship Jesus.
Man, now I have to go back and watch Guardians of the Galaxy Christmas Special to see David Crowder's house 😂
That story of Crowder getting saved and later meeting Eugene the puppet was hilarious. My sides and face hurt 🤣
To date, the best podcast yet. The humor, banter and gospel coming from having him on is remarkable!
Favorite Crowder Moment: My daughter and I went to the Adventure Science Center in Nashville to see the revealing of that year’s Winter Jam artists. We sat near the front and the lights were off. Then, what seemed to come out of nowhere, the lights came on and there was Crowder singing “Come As You Are” right in front of us. I cried the whole time. That is still my #1 favorite song. I’ll never forget how God used him and that song that night.
Crowder is a young version of of uncle Si from duck dynasty
Crowder needs to be on the uncle Si podcast! I'm sure the duck call room would love to have him. I know Stone is a fan .
The year was 2010. I was on my way back home from working in India for the past 3 months. I had an overnight layover in Atlanta for a 5am flight to Texas. As I'm boarding the plane, I'm walking through first class and I see a guy in a trucker hat. My initial thought was "a homeless guy somehow stole someone's ticket and is now on this plane". Then I looked again and thought "wait, I know that beard". As I approach, I hold out my hand in front of me and shakily say "sir, are you David, David Crowder?" He slowly looks up at me, still half asleep probably and says "yes, yes I am". I then tell him how much of an impact his music has made on me and that we do many of his songs for worship at my church. We quickly shake hands and I walked to my seat to text everyone I know that I mistook David Crowder for a homeless man. 14 years ago and still remember it like it happened this morning.
First time my husband saw him in concert he thought he was a homeless man, too. LOL
The first time my husband ever saw David Crowder was at an outdoor festival and we walked in when he was on the stage. My husband said, “who is that?” and I said, “that’s David Crowder”. He said, “ I thought it was a homeless man!” Glad to hear that David said the same comment about himself. L O L.
I met Crowder in Nashville at Youth Specialties. Myself and a few other youth pastors got to talk with him for awhile after his concert. It was awesome, he is very funny, and a huge heart for God. He allowed us to hold his amazing long go-tee while taking a picture with him.
I love your podcast so much. And when you get guests with a huge sense of humor and kind hearts, I can’t stop grinning and laughing.
Hysterical! David is very funny! I recall him being interviewed on a podcast several years ago, where he was talking about how he walks in his sleep. He shared the story of how he went into his closet and peed in a pair of cowboy boots while sleep walking. His wife was watching him from the bed. Such a funny dude.
I’ve had the privilege to lead a lot of kids to the Lord with puppets.
One day I was just finished ministering with a puppet and was walking with the puppet back to where I needed to be and greeted a young man with the puppet as I went. He just stared. I asked if he was ok and he said yes. When I was 6 the puppet had led him to the Lord. It was so cool!
Met Crowder at WinterJam and he was so nice and so tall, I was looking up at him. Crowder jams, he is unique, and his music is unique. I also love his sense of humor. My fav comedian and musician on the pod! Let’s go!
MY FAVORITE Christan artist! Even love me some David Crowder band.
As a child of the 90’s, I grew up going to Jesus Northwest in Vancouver, WA and Creation Festival West @ the Gorge Amphitheater…. David Crowder is a part of so many of my festival memories! So many years of him leading worship on Saturday nights at Creation especially. Thankful for him and his gifting! Fun podcast! 🫶🏻❤️
Also, John…. It’s Spo-CAN (not CANE) 🫣
First saw Crowder (and Redman, Tomlin, Shane & Shane, Fee, Nockels, Hall, et. al.) at OneDay03 in Sherman, TX. Always loved the reggae outro of Make a Joyful Noise - I Will Not Be Silent.
Great interview and love what he says about a songwriter's responsibility to have good theology when he writes a song.
Bro chill, you're showing our age. Lol.
Just too funny!!! 🤣 Crowder and Crist!!! I love this so much! God bless you both always! “I shook the hand that was in the puppet!” You wanna meet Eugene? Do you want one? 😂
As a reformed presbyterian who was raised in a charismatic church in the 90s, I can relate to and appreciate this whole conversation.
I turned a toothbrush into David Crowder..beard and all. I foolishly called him aside at Creation to take a picture with him and his lookalike toothbrush.
(Surprised his people didn’t grab me under my arms, with fingers tightly around my biceps, forcing distance between us) 24:10
I meet Crowder at a concert in Albuquerque. He came on stage wearing a green t-shirt with a bitten apple saying my bad Eve. He signed my cd by drawing his face with his fro hair! Great guy!
Highschool me screaming at this meeting, been a fan of y'all since like 12 yrs old, jon been down with you even when you were cancelled. Crowder made me cry multiple times through life and helped me with so many things growing up! Both of y'all come back to Boise on tour!
Just went and listened to Grave Robber. SO GOOD! (as always) 😀
Loved this one, best in a long time!
“ They’ll take you “ 😂
This was a great Podcast to listen to on a Sunday. If I could give more than one thumbs up, it would be so!
Crowder is definitely my favorite guest yet ❤️💯
I enjoy all the episodes, but this one hit different. Absolutely loved the authenticity of the conversation.
This was great. It’s Wednesday, and I’m picking songs to do at church tonight. Think I’ll go with some Crowder stuff. Thanks!
My grandpa met David one time. We live in Montana and he came and shot my grandpa's T-shirt cannon at Downpour in Great Falls and returned to their house to shoot water bottles!
So many Crowder memories! I’m 30 years old so I started listening when I was a kid because of my older sister! I’ve seen him soooo many times Rock the Universe, house of blues, so many Fl venues! I loved this interview so much to get to see his personality and backstory
Great great episode!
Love Crowder! I remember when a friend of mine complained about “sloppy wet kiss” ….just never hit me like that. I was so curious what you changed it to. I raised my kids in the nineties and have great memories like you said of the music of then
I definitely prefer "unforeseen kisses" over "sloppy wet kiss"!
Oh my gosh!! How did I miss this? Two of my favorite people!!!
Sorry this isn’t a timestamp of the entire episode, but…
4:34 Guest Crowder intro/background; People confusing Crowder for Steven Crowder, John Crist for John B Crist
9:18 Title card
9:30 David Crowder interview begins
50:22 Sponsor reads
53:54 David Crowder interview continues
Love Crowder! His music is catchy, lyrics are clever, and he clearly has a great personality! Hope I get to see him live someday.
Bruh, we had to be ready and record songs from the radio to cassette to get songs for church.
I grieve for John. It seems like how he was talking that he has let go of his faith. I'm glad to see Crowder try to give some encouragement in not giving up on the church.
Aw man I remember when he had some big hair 😂 also oh man the sloppy wet kiss was so divisive 😅
I will only sing "Sloppy Wet Kiss" no matter what everyone else is singing
Can't wait for someone to go to David Crowder in an airport --- shower him with praise, telll him that they got saved at his concert and walked away from a life of sin - and then tell him "just kidding, but I like your music."
That’s crazy - I’ve seen the guardians of the galaxy Christmas soecial- soooo cool! Not a memory, but I’m a bass player that now mostly plays at church… after years of the same four chords and tempos, I listened to Crowder… He is soooo refreshing to play and listen to! Seems like such a humble guy 🩵🙌🏻
When we sing How He Loves we sing soft gentle kiss.
when he was talking about the Taylor Swift thing about the foreshadowing, as a Twenty One Pilots fan that is literally everything in their past 3 albums lol
There is a Davenport FL lol!
John and Alex! My brother, sister in law, and I are going on vacation to Myrtle Beach next week and on Father’s Day going to spend the day in Nashville. Where’s all the good spots?
There is a Davenport, Florida
Laughing because I watched Michael Tate rub the bald head of the sound guy at a Newsboys concert in Longview, TX, back before he joined as the lead.
Y’all gotta get Easton all the items from the sponsorships
My favorite Crowder memory was back in October 2007 when my wife and I went to the David Crowder Band concert at the Filmore in San Francisco. Phil Wickham was one of the opening acts and had just released his debut album. Crowder also brought out the Guitar Hero guitar and started playing the melody to one of their songs during the concert. That night was truly unforgettable to this very day.
I was born in Davenport:) and it’s Spo-(can) :)
I love Crowder's reverent approach to songwriting. Wish Bethel had the same. Some bad theology in some of their songs. But that follows their teachings...
Also there’s an Athens Ohio!
Also Athens, TX
Sloppy wet kisses from a three year old child that loves you without judgement…just because…that is our take on it, and we sing it that way at church.
I love BeReal!
When are you coming to Oklahoma?
This podcast ❤
I was sad when my church did not like the line of What a Beautiful Name "He didn't want heaven without us so Jesus you brought heaven down" our worship pastor said it implied that God needed us. I still don't see that. it sounds like it sums up the gospel
"Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven." Seems to check out!
David Crowder was lead to Jesus by a puppet! That is awesome. My wife was lead to Jesus by a clown named Shiloh at family camp in Redding California.
John! It's Spo can. Not Spo cane. ❤
Please tell me you were joking with how you pronounced Spokane? It's not Spo- CANE, it's Spo-Can.
Oogene!!!
Respectfully, about songs that "just hit" that bring a person out of a funk or make them feel good... remember that the Bible has a lot to say about stuff like that. Principally that the heart is deceitful above all things. We are to approach stuff like this with a serious or sober mind. We don't check our brains at the door because something just felt so right.
Just because a song "hits right" doesn't mean it is fit for God's people.
Lastly, as a consumer of Christian music, it is my hope that when band members disagree they pray together, argue their points, take 48 hours for personal prayer, & then revisit the conflict. If there's still a disagreement then you don't override the one whose spirit or convictions are still causing them to be uneasy about doing a song. That's my hope/opinion.
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I had a major flash of Peter denying being with Jesus when John was saying, Yea I’m a Christian but I’m not with those people. No judgement. Just happened and I thought it was interesting and pertinent.
I hope you mispronounced Spokane on purpose... It's not pronounced Spo-cain... It's pronounced Spo-can.