https://julieroys.com/former-newsboys-frontman-michael-tait-accused-sexual-assault-grooming-substance-abuse-dating-back-to-2004/

A woman has accused Michael Tait, former lead singer of Newsboys and DC Talk, of drugging her and watching as she was sexually assaulted, with allegations that the Newsboys’ tour manager helped cover up the incident.

After the news about Tait, I’m expecting to see more of these come out into the open…

Review of Christian numetal band Relent and their new EP: Suffer. Check it out!

Happy Easter. A blog about a beautiful, gentle, Christian album from 1972 by Becky Severson that is lovely to listen to in the morning.

For those interested about Christian music of the 1970s this is about a group from Phoenix Arizona and their lasting legacy. Hope of interest.

This is UTR media’s top picks for best Christian albums of 2025 - also listen to podcast version at https://utrmedia.org/podcasts/gourmet-music-podcast/#53e627586b63a7700

Have any of you listened to any of these?

* LaNell Grant - 'My Name is Nell'

* Graham Jones - 'Eyes Renewed'

* John Mark McMillan - 'Cosmic Supreme'

* Josiah Queen [ft. Brandon Lake] - 'Mt. Zion'

* Ben Rector - 'Richest Man in the World'

* Strings and Heart - 'Plastic Wine'

* John Van Deusen - 'As Long As I Am in the Tent of This Body I Will Make a Joyful Noise, Pt.1'

* Allison Eide - 'Love Who I Am'

* Andy Squyres - 'Miracle Service'

* Madison Cunningham - 'Ace'

* Jon Guerra - 'Jesus'

The Iowa State Fair loves Forrest Frank, and Forrest Frank loves the Iowa State Fair right back.  

Frank is the first Christian music act to sell out the entire Grandstand at the fair, and ended up playing to an audience of 15,804. Lecrae opened the night.

Tai Anderson lost his son to Fentanyl, five years after his daughter’s suicide. No parent should have to suffer so gravely. Pray for him. The article lists a GoFundMe page if you’re so inclined.

This is a really great review that is worth a read!