Rock That Doesn't Roll

A podcast exploring the quirky world of Christian rock - a billion-dollar music industry that shaped millions of evangelical kids from the 1960s to today - told through the stories of fans, artists and industry insiders. We're starting a Patreon to create a community that can support our independent project. Christian rock has long been the target of jokes, but the effect it had on evangelical kids in the 80s, 90s and early 2000s is worth serious consideration. We’re looking at personal stories from people who grew up listening to CCM. Expect hilarious moments and heartfelt yearning in equal measure. If you’ve had any experience with Christian music, we hope your own story makes more sense to you after listening. This podcast began as part of PRX’s Big Questions Project, bringing academic research into the mainstream conversation. Professor Leah Payne is the author of God Gave Rock & Roll to You: a History of Contemporary Christian Music on Oxford University Press. Payne’s analysis of religion and pop culture has appeared in The Washington Post, NBC News, and Religion News Service. She is co-host of the Weird Religion podcast. Andrew Gill has 18 years of experience working in public radio. He currently serves as the senior producer of the show Sound Opinions, and produces podcasts for PRX Productions. He previously co-hosted and produced the Strange Brews beer podcast for WBEZ.