CCM Soundcheck

CCM Soundcheck

CCM Soundcheck is a show about the songs that shaped a generation of Christian radio, youth group, and church camp. Hosts CJ and Gary have been friends for years. Every episode, they sit down with a new "Third Chair" guest who has never heard the featured song before. They dig into one song from Contemporary Christian Music's 1985 to 2005 era. You'll hear the stories behind the music, the facts you never knew, and a guest's honest first reaction caught live. If you grew up on CCM, you'll remember it. If you didn't, you're about to find out what you missed. Find us at ccmsoundcheck.com.

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September 12, 2026 • 102 mins

CJ and Gary dig into "God" by Rebecca St. James, released in 1996, and play the music video for a first-time listener who was born the same year the song came out.

Third Chair guest: Kalli Franz.

In this episode:

Liner Notes on the album, the chart run, the 1997 Grammy nomination, and the musicians behind the track, including producer and co-writer Tedd T. and drummer Dan Needham.

A History Lesson on 1996: Tickle Me Elmo, the summer of...

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In 1991, Carman handed a verse to dc Talk. Four years later dc Talk released Jesus Freak. We argue about how much those two facts have to do with each other, then hand the song to someone who has never heard it. CJ and Gary review Contemporary Christian Music from 1985 to 2005. Every episode a rotating Third Chair guest hears the featured song for the first time, on air. This episode's Third Chair is Lukas. THE SONG Song: "Addict...
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