Join us as we rundown all the noteworthy crowdfunding campaigns in Christian music, plus a special challenge from Garret on embracing this season of giving. ------------ SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN ------------- * Graham Jones - Good News, Great Joy

67: Gileah Taylor, Riki Michele, LOVKN

11 days ago 45m 52s

We have more ways for you to move from being a fan to being a good patron of the music you love - including a rundown of several current crowdfunding campaigns. Garret also has a one-on-one interview with indie singer-songwriter LOVKN. --- SP

66: Mad at the World, Charlie Peacock, Phil Madeira

Mar 4th, 2024 19m 25s

Garret has a monthly challenge involving artists on Patreon... and some practical ways to get involved in current crowdfunding campaigns.--- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN ---Mad at the World - Love and Despairhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/matw2024/

65: The Call, Jon Gibson, Beach Chapel Music

Feb 5th, 2024 27m 50s

Garret has a monthly challenge for you to become a good patron... and some practical ways to get involved on current crowdfunding campaigns.--- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN ---The Call - Lost Tapes Plushttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thecallband/the

64: Dr. Leah Payne

Jan 25th, 2024 58m 41s

On this special episode, Garret has an exclusive interview with Dr. Leah Payne - co-host of the 'Rock That Doesn't Roll' podcast, and author of the upcoming book 'God Gave Rock & Roll To You.'--- CAMPAIGNS & LINKS ---* Leah's book preorder - ht

63: Larry Norman, Michael Knott, Too Bad Eugene

Dec 5th, 2023 28m 4s

Garret gives a few practical ways to share music with people you know. Plus he introduces us to several crowdfunding campaigns and pre-sales active now.--- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN ---Larry Norman - Live in the UK '77https://www.kickstarter.com/proje

62: Secret Harbor, Kelsey Breedlove, Indelible Grace

Nov 6th, 2023 40m 25s

How can I be involved in the creation of high-quality faith-based music? Garret shares lots of ways - including a bunch of current campaigns & pre-orders.--- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN ---* Secret Harbor - Another Day for the Blue* https://www.kickstar

61: Wally Brath, Justin Carlson, Bread & Wine Northwest

Oct 2nd, 2023 28m 26s

Hear all about the latest crowdfunding campaigns and Garret offers the challenge to go see live music.--- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN ---Wally Brath - Connexion A Jazz Psalterhttps://wallybrathmusic.bandcamp.com/album/connexion-a-jazz-psalterhttps://www

60: Abbey Sitterley, Mixtape Theology, Leslie Perez

Sep 11th, 2023 25m 14s

We're back with our season premiere! Garret challenges the community to share the music you love and help grow the artists' fanbase. Plus he shares the latest crowdfunding campaigns.--- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN ---* Abbey Sitterley - self titled ht

Bonus

Bonus: Season Kickoff 2023

Aug 22nd, 2023 45m 21s

WE'RE BACK! This bonus podcast teases the return of UTR podcasts, playlists, and SongRx. We also share updates of things we've been working on this year. We also dig into some of the early results of our 2023 UTR Audience Survey. (Don't miss

59: Alternative Christian Music Documentary

Jun 23rd, 2023 58m 18s

In this special edition of Good Patron, we learn about the successful campaign that will help create The Alternative Christian Music Documentary.*** SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN **** John Smeby - Alternative Christian Music documentary* https://www.gofun

58: Paul Zach, Kings Kaleidoscope, Caroline Cobb

Feb 27th, 2023 47m 1s

Garret talks about the benefits of pre-saving music on streaming platforms, and also showcases the latest crowdfunding campaigns and presales.-- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --* Paul Zach - Four albums in 2023* https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/paulza

57: Citizens, Waterdeep, Crafted Child

Jan 30th, 2023 29m 31s

Garret brings you a new challenge for the month and the latest faith-music crowdfunding campaigns.-- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --* Citizens - (Pre-order) I Can't Find the Edges of youhttps://wearecitizens.store/products/i-cant-find-the-edges-of-you-vi

56: KJ52, Sheryn, Alden Brown

Dec 5th, 2022 25m 5s

Garret challenges us to support artists by buying physical music, and shares the latest active crowdfunding campaigns.-- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN -- * KJ-52 - Still Standinghttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kj52/still-standing-1-- OTHER CAMPAIGNS

55: Ronnie Martin, Rachel Wilhelm, Unbroken Light

Oct 31st, 2022 26m 24s

Learn about the latest crowdfunding campaign and take Garret's challenge to "support the side gig."SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN:Ronnie Martin - Bells Merrily [Electronic/Synth/Christmas] (Pre-Order)https://velvetbluemusic.com/shop/ronnie-martin-bells-mer

54: Drakeford, Rebecca Beese, David Benjamin Blower

Oct 4th, 2022 58m 35s

Get involved in the making of good music. Garret has the latest crowdfunding campaigns and a challenge to put your money where your ears are.---- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN ----* Drakeford - Wayward and Home Part 2 [Folk-Pop/Husband-Wife-Duo] (Kickstar

53: Kevin Max, Bill Mallonee, The Trinity Project

Sep 7th, 2022 1h 11m

Garret has your good patron challenge, the latest crowdfunding campaigns, and TWO exclusive artist interviews. -------- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN -------- * Kevin Max - Winter Woods [FOUR distinct projects!] (Kickstarter) closes Sept 30th * https://

53: Kevin Max, Bill Mallonee, The Trinity Project

Sep 7th, 2022 1h 11m

52: L.S.U., Wind and Sail, Annsbert

Aug 8th, 2022 28m 20s

Garret challenges us to change our minds about how we think about crowdfunding. Plus we run down the latest faith-based campaigns. ------- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN ------ * L.S.U. - This Is the Healing (vinyl re-issue pre-order) https://youngearthre

51: Eric Peters, Staci Frenes, Zach Pietrini Band

Jul 5th, 2022 36m 39s

Garret helps expand our thinking about crowdfunding - plus shares the latest campaigns, including this month's spotlight artist, Eric Peters. ------ SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN ------ * Eric Peters - New EP https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eric

50: Rich Mullins Tribute, Elise Massa, Alli Rogers

Jun 6th, 2022 1h 37m

Garret welcomes UTR's very own Dave Trout to talk about the first week of a wild Kickstarter campaign for two Rich Mullins-related projects.... plus all the latest crowdfunding campaigns. ------- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN ------ * Rich Mullins' projec

49: Caedmon’s Call, Phil Keaggy, John Van Deusen

May 2nd, 2022 24m 40s

Garret gives you this month's challenge and shares the latest campaigns. --------- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --------- * Caedmon’s Call - 25th Anniversary re-recording https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/caedmonscall/help-us-celebrate-and-remake

48: Miraim Jones, Will Gaines, Destroyer of Death

Apr 5th, 2022 1h 1m

Episode 48 Miraim Jones, Will Gaines, Destroyer of DeathTag: Write About Music!---------------------Writing about music is something everyone can do and it can help you be a better patron of good art. Plus Garret has over a half dozen

47: Skye Peterson, John Lucas, John Elefante

Mar 7th, 2022 25m 35s

Learn how good patrons make the time and financial investment to see live music. Plus a rundown of current crowdfunding campaigns. ------ SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN ------ * Skye Peterson - debut album https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/474256641

46: Beach Chapel, Wild Earth, John Millea

Feb 7th, 2022 32m 40s

Does where you choose to get your music play a role in becoming a good patron? Garret explores the benefits of buying music on Bandcamp. Plus new crowdfunding campaigns this month. -------- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN ------ * Beach Chapel - New 202