Consider It Joy

Episodes

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  10 Hostages 22.10.2026 57m

  When Police Captain Kroeker got a call that 10 people had been taken hostage, he had to make some difficult decisions.  Last week we heard from Mayra who was one of the hostages in Bakersfield, CA, now hear the story from those coordinating a response from the outside, and how faith becomes the common thread in both of their stories.   Consider It Joy is a production of 88.3 Life FM in Bakersfield, CA.  You can find all the ways to listen and interact here.
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  15 Hours Strapped to a Bomb 24.09.2026 56m

  Myra never expected a normal workday to turn into a 15-hour hostage ordeal.  For the first time, one of the hostages from the 15 hour standoff that made national headlines is telling her story.  In this episode, she shares what fear, faith, and survival looked like from inside that room.  This is an incredible story of faith and resilience, don't miss it.   Please consider subscribing and leaving a rating.  This podcast is a production of 88.3 Life FM in Bakersfield, CA.  Find all the episodes, as well as ways to listen and connect here. 
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  Community & Identity (with Cecil Ramos) 03.09.2026 47m

  Ever felt like you don't fit in?  You might have a church group here, and a book club there, but feel like you don't FULLY belong in any of them? Our community and our identity impact each other, so what do you do when you feel like you don't quite fit in?  Cecil Ramos and his boys Solas & Judah know what it is to have different 'homes' and not fit fully into any of them.  This thoughtful conversation brings hope to anyone trying to navigate those things.   Consider It Joy is a production of 88.3 Life FM in Bakserfield, CA.  You can find all the episodes, as well as ways to listen and connect here!
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  Bar Tunes, Hymns, and the Endless Arguments Over Christian Music (with Jonathan Allen Wright) 20.08.2026 1h

  For those around the church, you've probably heard the complaints:  Modern worship is too repetitive, that hard rock stuff doesn't sound Christian, I wish we could go back to the hymns... These complaints are not new, in fact as long as there has been Christian music, there have been people complaining about what's wrong with it.  Jonathan Allen Wright walks us through how this has been the case since the very first hymns were written. It's an eye-opening conversation! Also you 100% need to subscribe to Jonathan Allen Wright's Youtube channel.  He covers Christian music history and artists in the best way we've ever seen it done.  It's insightful and honest.  Check it out here! You can find all the ways to listen and connect with Consider It Joy here!  
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  Being Heard, VS Being Helped (with Mysti Jordan) 16.07.2026 1h 2m

  When someone is dealing with loss, or pain, or church hurt, we often want to give an answer, or a reason.  More often than not, though, it isn't helpful, and the person feels unseen, or unheard.  We talk to our friend Mysti about a stretch of ongoing church hurt she experienced, and navigate the messy process of navigating it.  Our authentic and raw conversation isn't about a tidy conclusion or answer, but the process of being there for someone through hard seasons.   Consider It Joy is a production of 88.3 Life FM in Bakesfield, CA.  Please rate & subscribe. Find all the ways to listen and connect here! 
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  Our most UNPOPULAR opinions 02.07.2026 41m

  The title sounds more negative than it is.  We dig in with unpopular opinions (no politics or any crazy stuff) but offer solutions to things that might surprise you! This episode is a lot of fun, and goes to some very unexpected places!  Hopefully we don't lose too many listeners over it. :)    Consider It Joy is a production of 88.3 Life FM from Bakersfield, CA.  Find all the ways to listen and connect here!
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  The Need To Be Right (and why it's wrong) 07.05.2026 1h 1m

  One factor that seems to keep people is divided is that nobody is willing to be wrong.  And even when it comes to important issues of faith, things we are confident in, we feel an urge to convince others we are right, rather than just listening to them.  Why do people feel the need to prove they are right?  What does the Bible say or show us about this? We are once again joined by our co-worker, pastor, and psychologist Jon Engen to talk about the need to be right.   Consider It Joy is a production of 88.3 Life FM in Bakersfield, CA.  You can find all the ways to listen and connect here!
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  It's Not Just Talent - How Artists Get a Record Deal (with John Mays) 23.04.2026 56m

  Ever wonder how your favorite artist got a record deal?  If you have talent, and can get your music into the right hands, that's it, right?  Not so much.  We talked to someone who has signed some of the biggest names in Christian music, and has been a talent scout and coach (officially called A & R) for decades.  Not only do you get an inside look, John Mays also shares some of the most bizzare songs that have ever been submitted to him.   Consider It Joy is a production of 88.3 Life FM in Bakersfield, CA.  Find all the ways to listen and connect here!
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  Pastor or Personality? (with Alberto Bello) 09.04.2026 50m

  Pastors have a built in platform—but more and more platforms are shaping pastors. From faithful shepherding to curated content, we sit down with Pastor Alberto Bello to talk about influence, authenticity, and whether the line between pastor and personality is one we should protect. Find out more about Pastor Alberto and Collective Church here. Consider It Joy is a production of 88.3 Life FM in Bakersfield, CA.  Find all the ways to listen and connect here!
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  The MOST IMPORTANT Top 5's 26.03.2026 1h 3m

  Every once in a while, we like to take a step back from the heavy or deep issues, and just have some fun.  In this episode, we go over our Top 5 lists for THE MOST IMPORTANT things!  Including: Top 5 Animal Sidekicks Top 5 Robots in Pop Culture Top 5 Cereal Mascots Top 5 TV Heroes Top 5 Things You Find in a Church Basement   Listen along, and then let us know what your lists would be!  Find all the ways to listen and connect here!
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  That's NOT What That Verse Means 19.02.2026 1h 14m

  We're in a culture that likes quick sound bytes, and punchy 'gotcha' phrases, and sometimes Bible verses are used for those.  The problem is, many times the verses you hear are being used out of context.  On this episode, we spotlight a handful of Bible verses that are often used incorrectly, and offer some tools to help us better read and understand the Bible.  This was helpful to us, and we hope it will be helpful for you!   Consider It Joy is a production of 88.3 Life FM. You can find all the ways to listen and connect here. 
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  Work, Ministry, and Obi-Wan Kenobi (with James Arnold Taylor) 05.02.2026 56m

  The voice of Obi-Wan Kenobi, Fred Flintstone, and about 100 other characters, James Arnold Taylor, always wanted to use his gifts to share his faith.  Sometimes we draw lines between what qualifies just as 'work' and what qualifies just as 'ministry.'  JAT talks about his career and how those things blend, while dishing out the most fun character voices and impersonations you'll ever hear!     You can listen to James Arnold Taylor's podcast here!   Consider it Joy is a production of 88.3 Life FM out of Bakersfield, CA. Find all the ways to listen and connect here!
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  Humility, Hate, & How We Communicate - with Jon Engen 22.01.2026 57m

  In order to love people well, we have to communicate well.  And to communicate well, we have to consider the people we are talking to.  Communication almost feels like a lost art these days.  It feels like nobody is listening, but rather just preparing to respond.  People want to be right more than they want to understand someone else. We talk about ways to be better communicators, and take a deep dive into how we communicate, and the ways we get it wrong, and what the Bible actually says as to how communication is directly linked to how we treat each other.   We have LOTS of other topics and guests, so be sure to check out our other episodes as well!  Find all the ways to listen and connect here!
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  The Truth behind Music Competition shows (with Thunderstorm Artis) 08.01.2026 55m

  You ever watch a show like American Idol or The Voice and wonder "how much of this is real?"  Did the artists really choose the songs?  Did producers map out who is going to win?  What is it that the show ISN'T showing us?  We recently met Thunderstorm Artis (3rd place on The Voice in 2020, and top 5 on American Idol 2025) and asked him all these questions!  Get a real, behind the scenes explanation of how these shows work, from one of our favorite artists!   Consider It Joy is a production of 88.3 Life FM in Bakersfield, CA.  Please subscribe! You can find all the ways to connect and listen here!
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  The 2025 Rewind! Movies, Music & Moments 04.12.2025 1h 6m

  It's our 3rd Annual Rewind episode!  We look back at our highlights of 2025 in movies, music, and moments, and a lot of it is not what you expect! These are some of our favorite episodes, and add in a few surprises. Thank you for listening this year!  
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  What Happened to Music Festivals? (with Jon Robberson) 13.11.2025 48m

  There was a time when Christian music festivals happened every year around the country.  Big, 3 day events that were packed with everything from the big names in Christian music to the more niche genres like Christian punk, ska, and metal.  Today, they barely exist.  What happened? We sat down and talked with one of the guys who was there from the early days, through the rise and fall of Christian music festivals, the creator of Spirit West Coast, Jon Robberson. The answers to what happened might surprise you. You can find all the ways to listen and connect with us here!
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  BONUS HOMECAST EPISODE #3 (featuring For King & Country) 30.10.2025 43m

  On October 6-10 of 2025, we did live broadcasts from artists homes each day.  THIS episode has the final broadcast of that week with For King & Country.  Not only does this episode have all the live hits we did, but we share a ton of hilarious behind the scenes stories of what was going on off the mic.  Be sure to check out our 2 other bonus episodes featuring broadcasts with Dan Bremnes, Rachael Lampa, Chris Cleveland, and Ryan Stevenson! Find all the ways to listen and connect here!
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  BONUS HOMECAST EP #2 (featuring Chris Cleveland & Ryan Stevenson) 23.10.2025 50m

  On October 6-10 of 2025, we did live broadcasts from artist homes every day all around Nashville!  This episode has all the live hits from the homes of Chris Cleveland (Stars Go Dim) and Ryan Stevenson.  It also includes behind the scenes commentary to give you surprising insights about what was going on behind the scenes of each of these broadcasts! These bonus episodes are a little different than our normal podcast, but please check out all the episodes with great guests and topics!  Find all the ways to listen and connect here!
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  BONUS HOMECAST EPISODE! #1 (featuring Dan Bremnes & Rachael Lampa) 15.10.2025 52m

  On October 6-10, 2025, we took our radio show live from artist homes in and around Nashville, TN.  We did live broadcasts each day that week, and so many people asked to hear them, we are releasing those shows here as bonus podcast episodes!  If you are new, these are not our normal episodes, and we have lots of others, but it was fun to get to share these moments with you from inside artist homes.  These will be released in 2 or 3 episodes.  This one features our first stop at Dan Bremnes house, and the next day broadcast from Rachael Lampa's house.  Enjoy!   By the way, we also posted videos and photos from each of the artist homes, you can find them all on our IG & FG.  They are all linked here!
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  Thoughts & Prayers 25.09.2025 43m

  Any time there is a tragedy, especially on a national or global scale, you see the term 'thoughts and prayers.'  Is this a meaningful response, or has it become just empty words?  We are joined by our friend, pastor & psychologist Jon Engen for what we think is an incredibly relevant and timely discussion on the power of words, and how they are used.   Consider It Joy is a production of 88.3 Life FM in Bakersfield, CA.  Find all the ways to listen and connect here!