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Rock That Doesn't Roll: The Story of Christian MusicRock That Doesnt Roll looks at how Christian music shaped the world we're living in now by telling individual stories from the peak era of the contemporary Christian music industry. Author: Andrew Gill and Leah Payne
Rock That Doesnt Roll looks at how Christian music shaped the world we're living in now by telling individual stories from the peak era of the contemporary Christian music industry. In the 80s, 90s and early 2000s CCM grew into a billion dollar business that affected millions of evangelical young people. Through interviews with artists, industry players and average fans Dr. Leah Payne and Andrew Gill trace the long-lasting personal, cultural and political impact of sometimes cringe-worthy music. Expect hilarious moments and heartfelt yearning, purity culture and conservative politics- all in equal measure. Whether youve deconstructed, come out or renegotiated your faith, we hope you feel seen. If youve never given Christian music any thought beyond a punchline, we hope youll gain a deeper understanding of a subculture thats shaping the world around us now.Join our Patreon or Buy Us A Coffee. Language: en-us Genres: Music, Music History Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Big Freedia: Is Twerking Next to Godliness? (From The Sam Sanders Show)
Wednesday, 7 January, 2026
Introducing The Sam Sanders Show from KCRWThis episode is a perfect fit for Rock That Doesn't Roll.Big Freedia is best known as the Queen of Bounce, but her new album Pressing Onward showcases her gospel choir roots.She tells Sam about growing up as a young gay church kid in New Orleans, what moved her to make a gospel album, and how twerking and praising God go hand in hand. Plus, she breaks down her iconic feature on Beyoncé’s 2016 hit single “Formation.”Follow Sam Sanders on Instagram.---Do you have a Christian rock story to tell? Want to respond to this episode? Leave us a message at (629) 204-4264.If Rock That Doesn’t Roll is important to you, support us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/rtdr (join via the website, not the iOS app for a 30% discount)Or make a one-time donation: https://coff.ee/rtdrIf you can't afford a donation, please tell five friends about the show.You can connect with us on Instagram or by emailing RTDRpod@gmail.comSign up for our Substack where I recently reviewed each episode in Season 3.Buy RTDR merch here.
