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Rock That Doesn't Roll: The Story of Christian Music

Andrew Gill, Leah Payne

Booking Overview

A history and culture interview podcast focused on contemporary Christian music, evangelical subculture, and the music’s personal, political, and cultural impact, typically featuring artists, music-industry professionals, scholars, authors, and filmmakers. Credible pitches include Christian musicians, former or current evangelical voices, music historians, label executives, documentary creators, and authors with direct experience in Christian rock or evangelical culture; booking difficulty is low because the show favors niche experts and practitioners over major celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 73

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 52 subscribers

Instagram: 1.2k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

rtdrpod@gmail.com

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Host

Andrew Gill - Music journalist and co-host, including work with Sound Opinions.

Leah Payne - Historian and author of God Gave Rock and Roll to You: A History of Contemporary Christian Music.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Direct experience in Christian music or evangelical culture, including work as a musician, label or music-industry professional, scholar, author, filmmaker, or religious commentator.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or significant academic research, Career as a Christian or independent musician, Leadership of an independent record label or music organization, Documentary filmmaking or other substantive work on Christian music and culture

Recent Guest Discussions

Leanor Ortega Till - The Rise Of Christian Ska, Five Iron Frenzy’s Cultural Impact, And The Band’s Enduring Following.

Tim Whitaker - Christian Punk, Evangelical Faith, And The Relationship Between Music And Changing Religious Commitments.

D.L. Mayfield - Christian Punk, Evangelical Faith, And The Experience Of Loving, Leaving, Or Renegotiating Evangelical Christianity.

Bradley Onishi - Christian Punk, Evangelical Youth Culture, And The Relationship Between Music And Evangelical Faith.

Adam Voith - The Tooth And Nail Music Scene, Christian Rock’s Connection To The Broader Music Industry, And His Novel Based On Those Experiences.

Recent Topics

Music, Christian Music, Evangelicalism, Purity Culture, Christian Rock

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Rock That Doesn't Roll: The Story of Christian Music
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Choosing Sacred Music (ft. Nico Muhly)

September 30, 2026

This a special addendum episode to season 4. Nico Muhly is an extremely accomplished composer known for work with Sufjan Stevens, Bjork, Grizzly Bear, Steve Reich, Philip Glass and so much more (including two operas for The Met). He's also had a sort of parallel career composing sacred music in the English choral tradition. On Sunday, October 4, 2026 a sacred music piece he made as composer in residence at Christ Church Oxford will have its NYC debut at Carnegie Hall. We had a wide-ranging di...

Rewind: Radicalized By Christian Ska (ft. Five Iron Frenzy)

September 16, 2026

This is episode was originally released in 2024.If there's one music genre lampooned more than Christian rock, it might just be ska. And Christian ska? Expect next level ridicule. But a lovable band of misfits from Denver, Colorado managed to do something that might seem unthinkable: combine two maligned genres and become a cultural phenomenon with an enduring cult following. On the season two finale of Rock that Doesn't Roll, music journalist Andrew Gill (Sound Opinions), and historian Leah ...

Rewind: SIC Innovations (ft. Brad Onishi and DL Mayfield)

September 02, 2026

For 1990s evangelical teens, punk, hardcore, and ska were a gateway to a passionate, edgy way to express their Christianity outside the mainstream. But was the music and the message enough to keep the evangelical faith? In this episode, originally published in October 2023, hosts Andrew Gill and Leah Payne follow three Christian punk rock stories from Dr. Bradley Onishi of Axis Mundi Media, author D.L. Mayfield, and Tim Whitaker of The New Evangelicals as they share their stories of loving, l...

Frequently asked questions

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Rock That Doesn't Roll: The Story of Christian Music
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How do I get in touch with Rock That Doesn't Roll: The Story of Christian Music?

Rock That Doesn't Roll: The Story of Christian Music is hosted by Andrew Gill and Leah Payne. Its publicly listed email is rtdrpod@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Rock That Doesn't Roll: The Story of Christian Music?

The publicly listed email for Rock That Doesn't Roll: The Story of Christian Music: rtdrpod@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Rock That Doesn't Roll: The Story of Christian Music have?

Podseeker estimates Rock That Doesn't Roll: The Story of Christian Music reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Rock That Doesn't Roll: The Story of Christian Music?

Rock That Doesn't Roll: The Story of Christian Music typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Direct experience in Christian music or evangelical culture, including work as a musician, label or music-industry professional, scholar, author, filmmaker, or religious commentator. Common among recent guests: Published books or significant academic research; Career as a Christian or independent musician; Leadership of an independent record label or music organization. Recent guests include Leanor Ortega Till, Tim Whitaker, and D.L. Mayfield.

How hard is it to get booked on Rock That Doesn't Roll: The Story of Christian Music?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Rock That Doesn't Roll: The Story of Christian Music cover?

Recent episodes cover Music, Christian Music, Evangelicalism, Purity Culture, and Christian Rock. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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