Forefront Sounds

Joni Mitchell (with Zack Osinski)

Dan Becker and Zack Osinski talk about the music of Joni Mitchell.
In Forefront Sounds, music enthusiast Dan Becker talks to people about music that has impacted them—including and especially music outside of the "Christian music" genre. There are obvious and important critiques of these artists and their work from a Christian perspective, but those critiques are not the focus of this show. Rather, through examining the work of popular bands and songwriters, he explores the idea from C.S. Lewis that "God gave the pagans good dreams"—that there may be truth (and musical beauty) in places we do not expect.

Black Sabbath (with Cody Schweickert)

Dan Becker and Cody Schweickert talk about the music of Black Sabbath.
In Forefront Sounds, music enthusiast Dan Becker talks to people about music that has impacted them—including and especially music outside of the "Christian music" genre. There are obvious and important critiques of these artists and their work from a Christian perspective, but those critiques are not the focus of this show. Rather, through examining the work of popular bands and songwriters, he explores the idea from C.S. Lewis that "God gave the pagans good dreams"—that there may be truth (and musical beauty) in places we do not expect.

Kendrick Lamar (with Dan Kunkel)

Dan Becker and Dan Kunkel talk about the music of Kendrick Lamar.
In Forefront Sounds, music enthusiast Dan Becker talks to people about music that has impacted them—including and especially music outside of the "Christian music" genre. There are obvious and important critiques of these artists and their work from a Christian perspective, but those critiques are not the focus of this show. Rather, through examining the work of popular bands and songwriters, he explores the idea from C.S. Lewis that "God gave the pagans good dreams"—that there may be truth (and musical beauty) in places we do not expect.

Lil Wayne (with Bobby Benavides)

Dan Becker and Bobby Benavides talk about the music of Lil Wayne.
In Forefront Sounds, music enthusiast Dan Becker talks to people about music that has impacted them—including and especially music outside of the "Christian music" genre. There are obvious and important critiques of these artists and their work from a Christian perspective, but those critiques are not the focus of this show. Rather, through examining the work of popular bands and songwriters, he explores the idea from C.S. Lewis that "God gave the pagans good dreams"—that there may be truth (and musical beauty) in places we do not expect.

Taylor Swift (with Lauren Lowin, Missy Christman, & Rich Christman)

Dan Becker, Lauren Lowin, Missy Christman, and Rich Christman talk about the music of Taylor Swift.
In Forefront Sounds, music enthusiast Dan Becker talks to people about music that has impacted them—including and especially music outside of the "Christian music" genre. There are obvious and important critiques of these artists and their work from a Christian perspective, but those critiques are not the focus of this show. Rather, through examining the work of popular bands and songwriters, he explores the idea from C.S. Lewis that "God gave the pagans good dreams"—that there may be truth (and musical beauty) in places we do not expect.

John Denver (with Rich Christman)

Dan Becker and Rich Christman talk about the music of John Denver. 
In Forefront Sounds, music enthusiast Dan Becker talks to people about music that has impacted them—including and especially music outside of the "Christian music" genre. There are obvious and important critiques of these artists and their work from a Christian perspective, but those critiques are not the focus of this show. Rather, through examining the work of popular bands and songwriters, he explores the idea from C.S. Lewis that "God gave the pagans good dreams"—that there may be truth (and musical beauty) in places we do not expect.

The Pilot

Dan, Rich, and Nate discuss the question "What is Christian music?" This kicks off the new series Forefront Sounds, in which music enthusiast Dan Becker talks to people about music that has impacted them—including and especially music outside of the "Christian music" genre. There are obvious and important critiques of these artists and their work from a Christian perspective, but those critiques are not the focus of this show. Rather, through examining the work of popular bands and songwriters, he explores the idea from C.S. Lewis that "God gave the pagans good dreams"—that there may be truth (and musical beauty) in places we do not expect.