More Great Gospel Music With Chip and Denny

September 23, 2025·1 hr 32 min·5 clips

Les Butler explains why Southern Gospel style best reflects the Word of God as the show opens.

The episode opens with Les Butler's song affirming Southern Gospel as the style that best reflects the Word of God. Chip and Denny then discuss their preferences for older Southern Gospel styles from the 60s to 80s, noting the genre's progression into contemporary forms. Zane and Donna King perform 'Front Porch Sitting,' followed by a prayer from an unnamed young man focusing on personal and national revival. The Mylon Hayes Family's 'God's Chariot Comes' is played, leading to a conversation about uplifting young people as America's future hope. Steve Ladd sings 'The Trouble With Me,' and The Browns perform 'Stone of Faith.' Matt Fowlats delivers 'Wayfaring Stranger,' a testimony of faith through hardship. Chosen Road's 'You've Already Won' is featured, with a discussion on fighting from victory rather than for it. Richard Hissong encourages listeners to 'Stand Tall' and not give up, addressing struggles faced by pastors and gospel musicians. Chip and Denny talk about Jim and Melissa Brady, mentioning Jim's new album of Squire Parsons songs and their performance at the National Quartet Convention. Jim Brady then sings 'I Still Glory in the Cross.' Greater Vision performs 'Surely the Presence of God is in This Place,' and Gold City sings about wearing one's heart on their sleeve. A segment on America's 250th birthday includes Franklin D. Roosevelt's quote and the history of 'America the Beautiful,' performed by Sandy Patty. The La Fevre Quartet sings 'Someday I'm Gonna Bow,' and the Booth Brothers perform. Suzanne Heiss introduces the Jordan Family Band's 'My God is So Good to Me.' Mark Bishop tells a humorous doctor joke, and Sweet Water Revival sings 'Looking for the Coming of Our King.' Poet Voices perform 'It Won't Be Long,' and Reba Rambo and Donnie McGuire sing 'The Holy Hills of Heaven Call Me.' The episode closes with The Collingsworth Family's 'We'll Understand It Better By and By,' wrapping up with the hosts' prayer for encouragement.

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Southern gospel, steady faith, changing styles, and Squire Parsons songs shape the episode.

The Gospel Jubilee with Chip and Denny keeps Southern gospel at the center, opening with Les Butler's "I Like Southern Gospel Style the Best" and its point that styles may shift while the message holds steady.

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Press play when you want Southern country and bluegrass gospel, easy host banter, and encouragement to stand tall.

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