I Love That Song! (Keith Stevens)

Keith Stevens talks with Brandon Heath about his new album,  "Enough Already". The struggles that came from writing it, and his heart behind some of his songs like “See Me Through it”. 

Keith Stevens talks with Anne Wilson about the story behind her songs “My Jesus” & “Sunday Sermons”. They also share a moment of vulnerability with each other talking about those they have lost in their lives. 

On this episode of I Love That Song Keith Stevens talks with Evan Craft about some of his hit songs like, “Be Alright”, and “Fight on my Knees”. Evan Craft also shares about his new song, “Chances”. Evan also shares a bit about how he got his start in music, and what it’s been like being a father while also in music.

Evan shared this when talking about his song “Fight on my Knees”, “You know, the song is about the power of prayer, that God does hear the cries of his people. And so, you know, the only reason I've been able to be like stand where I've stood and be where I am is because people have prayed for me.”

On this episode of I Love That Song Keith Stevens talks with Luke from For King & Country. Luke shares about their new movie coming out, “A Drummer Boy Christmas Live” coming to theaters this Christmas season. He shares the heart behind wanted to make sure everyone could see their Christmas show wherever they are and have a front row experience. He also talks about his family’s Thanksgiving traditions, and shares about how special covering “A Place in This World” was and working with Michael W. Smith.

On this episode of I Love That Song Keith Stevens talks with Mark Hall of Casting Crowns. Mark Hall shares about how to spend intentional and meaningful time with your kids. He then shares about his song “Glorious Day” and how it was inspired by an old Hymn. He also shares about how sometimes in life it can be difficult to trust God, but shares some insightful advice about how God has everything in control.

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Josh and Matt from The Afters talk with Keith Stevens about their early days, and the story behind their hit song “Well Done”.  Josh shares a powerful story behind the song, and they preform an acoustic rendition of it on the episode.

Keith Stevens talks with Chris and Gareth from Rend Collective about some of their music like, “My Lighthouse”, “Joy of the Lord”, “Counting Every Blessing, “Build Your Kingdom Here”, and their new song “Hallelujah Anyway”.

They also talk about some of the difficult seasons they have had while touring, and how hard it can be to sing about the Joy of the Lord when sorrow feels so strong. Lead singer of the band Chris put it this way, “But if you give it some space and make friends with the sadness, and allow it to do its holy work in you alongside the joy, then you can find the richness of it.”

On this episode of I Love That Song Keith Stevens talks with Laura Story about her song “Blessings”. She talks about how in your life a blessing might not always be something you would initially find as a good thing, but over time realizing that God gave you a blessing in a hard situation. 

She also shares about how doubt can take over our lives when hard things are going on in life, but God is always there with you. She says, “I have seen wonderful people suffer great loss, but when I look at those people’s lives and see the joy that still exists on their faces, I think to myself, wow, God is real!”

Keith Stevens talks with Mercy Me on this episode of I Love That Song. Bart Millard shares a bit behind the scenes of their movie, “I Can Only Imagine”. He also shares about their new upcoming movie that expands on “I Can Only Imagine” with a focus on their song “Even If”. The band talks about some of their tours coming up, as well as talking about what their song, “Oh Death”, and “Always Only Jesus” is all about.

Matt Maher gave us a song for our moments of desperation, called "Lord I need you."

It starts, "Lord I come, I confess, bowing here, I find my rest."
And on the latest episode of, "I Love That Song", Matt shares how his fans have offered HIM a moment of personal ministry. On a European tour, while playing with the band "Rend Collective", he was blown away at how far his song had become known. He says "the thing that really caught me by surprise... was plugging in a guitar... and everybody singing along."

Plus, Heidi shares how those same words, "Lord I Need You", became a prayer when she and her Mexico missions team really needed it. "Another one of the leaders said "Lord I need You", I can't think of anything else to say..."

Maybe this song has spoken to you in times of desperation or has become an anthem for a season. It's one that's caused thousands to say, "I Love That Song".

Katy Nichole’s Song “In Jesus Name” has touched the lives of many including the life of Keith Stevens.

On this episode of I Love That Song, Keith Stevens talks with Katy Nichole about her powerful song “In Jesus Name”. She shares how the name of Jesus holds power in your life. She also shares how she wrote the song in a season when she felt no hope, but through the mighty name of Jesus, she found healing.

On this episode of I Love That Song Keith Stevens talks with Mac Powell. Mac shares a bit about the new book that he wrote called, “The Soul Shines Through”. He also shares about the impact of his song “New Creation” in the lives of so many. Keith shares a touching experience that he had at one of Macs performances, and Mac shares his upcoming tour plans.

On this episode of I Love That Song Keith Stevens talks with Andrew Ripp about some of his songs like, “Fill My Cup”, “Jericho”, and his brand new song “For The Love of God”. He also shares about how God brought him through a difficult season in his life, and how he felt convicted to let go of his guitar in order to find God.  

Keith Stevens talks with We The Kingdom on this episode of I Love That Song. They talk about their upcoming acoustic tour this year, standing strong in the hardships of life, and Ed Cash shares some powerful advice for someone struggling with addiction. They also share about their new album “EP 33”, their new song “You Blessed Me”, and they share a special listen into two unreleased songs.

On this episode of I Love That Song Keith Stevens talks with Terrian. She shares a bit about some of his music like, “Honestly, We Just Need Jesus”, and “Big God”. She also talks about anxiety, and how with everything going on in the world how she deals with it.

She shared, “For the circumstances that are beyond our control, we just have to take a step back and say well Lord if this is what you've allowed to happen then we're still going to trust him. I think the contentment and joy that comes when things are beyond our control keeps us sane and keeps us near to the cross as best as we can be.”  

Keith Stevens talks with Lauren Daigle on this episode of I Love That Song about her brand new song “Thank God I Do”.

“There’s redemption in everything” she says as she talks about her new song, and how it speaks to who God is and what he is capable of doing in our lives. She also shares how God has put people in her life to show her who she is as a child of God.

On this episode of I Love That Song Keith Stevens talks with Seph Schlueter. He shares about what it’s been like being new to the industry, and how his hit song, “Counting My Blessings” has been impacting people all around the world. He also shares about where he met his wife, what he is working on recently.

On this episode of I Love That Song Keith Stevens talks with Joel and Luke from For King & Country about their song “Burn The Ships”.

Joel and Luke share where their inspiration for the song came out of and talk about how important community is when struggling with loneliness in your life.

On this episode of I Love That Song Keith Stevens talks with Josh Wilson about one of his hit songs “I Refuse” Josh shares about the meaning behind that song and talks about the power of prayer in our daily lives. He also shares about what he lives to do while on the road in the different cities he’s been to.

On this episode of I Love That Song Keith Stevens talks with Pat Barrett about his new song “Beautiful Life”. Pat Barrett also shares a special story of when he met Matt Redman early in his career and how he mentored him.

Pat Barrett had this to say about his new song, “You realize when you sink into the to the reality of your life that you really have two options, to trust or not trust. If you trust you have to live with open hands, and when you do that there is a joy there there's a thankfulness there's a there's a living from what you've been given instead of this grasping. When we try to just run after things that don't belong to us like you get more money, but it doesn't make you happier. If I just had more, I would feel more joy which is not the case. Jesus invites us into a joy like those are fruits of the spirit Love, Joy, peace, patience, and kindness. Those things come from realizing that life is a gift and setting our hearts and our lives towards Jesus.”

On this episode of I Love That Song Keith Stevens talks with Jenn Johnson about her powerful song “Goodness of God”. Jenn shares about the inspiration behind her music, and how she draws inspiration from her own life. She also shares about a collaboration with CeCe Winan’s on “Holy Forever”. Jenn shares a bit about her book as well, “All Things Lovely” where she talks about inspiring Health and Wholeness in your home, heart, and community.

On this episode of I Love That Song Keith Stevens talks with Pat Barrett about some of his hit songs. Pat shares how being a father really inspired him to write “Good Good Father” and shares the powerful story behind that song. He also shares the story behind his hit song “Build My Life” and how it took many years to write it.

On this episode of I Love That Song Keith Stevens talks with Matt Redman about his song "10,000 reasons". A listener also shares their story of how his song has impacted their life personally.

Matt Redman also shares a about where you find hope in Christ. “This life is frail, fleeting, and fragile. But there’s a God whose word and kingdom endures forever, and his love endures forever. He’s unshakeable, he’s holding your life. The God that holds the whole world in his hands is holding you in his heart.”

Keith Stevens talks with Colton Dixon about his song “Build A Boat” as well as some of his older songs. Fans call in and share about the impact Colton’s songs have made on their lives, and Colton shares about what it’s like to be a dad!  

Keith Stevens talks with Tauren Wells about his new album, "Joy in the Morning". He shares his journey in music, and how the Lord has blessed him with an amazing family. Some fans call into the show and share how much Tauren Wells' music means to them as well.

On this episode of I Love That Song Keith Stevens talks with Michael Cochren lead singer of Cochren & Company. Michael shares about some of his songs like, “Running Home”, “Thank God for Sunday Morning”, and “Church”.

He also shares about how his grandparents were a major inspiration behind his music career, and how they shaped the music that he writes today.

On this episode of I Love That Song Keith Stevens talks with David Crowder about loneliness and how to cope with it living in a world less focused on community than ever. Crowder shares that, “It always seemed like at your bleakest moment, at your bottom God would somehow put something or someone in your life and for me it always seemed to be a person. It seemed to be a relationship that maybe you didn't see coming or you haven't paid attention to before and then suddenly there's like this this bit of life a little spark.”

On this episode of I Love That Song Keith Stevens talks with you about your favorite Christmas song. So many great stories behind Christmas classics that have impacted lives, and remind you of the Hope, Joy, Peace, and Love of Christmas.

Keith Stevens interviews Blessing Offor, an artist whose songs "Brighter Days" and "The Goodness" reflect his hardships and faith. He talks about why he chose to take a risk with his songs. Blessing also opens up about his times of difficulties and how God has been there for him. 

On this episode of I Love That Song, Keith Stevens talks with Rachael Lampa about her music career. How she got started as a teenager, and how her career has changed over the years. They also talk about her hit song “Perfectly Loved with Toby Mac, and her brand new song about prison ministry called “Wild Ones”.

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On this episode of I Love That Song Keith Stevens talks with your favorite artists in a best of I Love That Song. He talks to Artists like, Jenn Johnson, We Are Messengers, Evan Craft, Pat Barrett, and Terrian!

Keith Stevens talks with Josh Baldwin & David Leonard about their new song “Every Hour”. They also talk with a listener about how “Every Hour” will impact the lives of many. Then reflecting on some of their other hits like David Leonard’s “Good Lord”, and Josh Baldwin’s “Stand in your Love.”  

Keith Stevens talks with Riley Clemmons on this episode of I Love That Song. Riley shares about her brand-new song, “Loved by You”, her hit song, “For the Good”, and what she’s looking forward to in her music.

When asked about, “Loved by You” and why she wrote the song she said, “Anybody who's ever, ever sought out value and self-worth from the things of the world knows this. It is so empty, and it is so unpredictable, and it is so heavy. When I sat down to write loved by you, I knew that I wanted to create a simple song that came back to what true value and identity look like."

On this episode of I Love That Song Keith Stevens talks with Darren Mulligan of “We Are Messengers”. Darren shares a bit about his journey through struggles with mental health, and how God carried him through a season of darkness in his life. He also shares about many of the band’s greatest hits like, “God Be The Glory”, “Come What May”, and “God You Are”.

On this episode of I Love That Song Keith Stevens talks with the band Sidewalk Prophets about some of their songs like “Smile”, and “You Love Me Anyway”. They also share some of the struggles that can come with being on the road often. David shares a bit about how he got his start in music, and what inspired him at an early age. He also gives good insight on how to find joy in the trials of life.

On this episode of I Love That Song Keith Stevens talks with Brooke Fraser from Hillsong about their powerful song “What A Beautiful Name”. This song has played throughout churches all over the world and made an impact on so many lives. A listener calls in and shares how their song helped her and her husband out of addiction.

On this episode of I Love That Song Keith Stevens talks with Cade Thompson about some of his music like, “Good God”, “Every Step of the Way”, and “Arms of Jesus”. Cade also shares a bit about what it’s been like sharing the stage with artists he grew up with like Toby Mac & Matthew West.

Cade Thompson gives encouragement about walking the “Narrow Road” in life. “Social media and all these things will try and tell us to be discouraged, but I know in the word of God it says have I not commanded you do not be afraid do not be discouraged for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. I believe that there's times that we're living in where it's going to be the narrow road and we are called to be on that narrow road. God is moving and I want to encourage you to press in to that obedience to follow him whatever it takes whatever the cost because it's so worth it”

On this episode of I Love That Song Keith Stevens talks with Lauren Daigle about her recent tour she just wrapped up, and her next tour plans. She shares a fun story of her tour crew going on a tour of her home state and culture of Louisiana. Lauren also shares about how she stays fit while on the road.

Lauren shares a touching story about a little girl that wrote to her that inspired her song “Be Okay” with Ellie Holcomb.

Matt Maher gave us a song for our moments of desperation, called "Lord I need you."

It starts, "Lord I come, I confess, bowing here, I find my rest."

And on the latest episode of, "I Love That Song", Matt shares how his fans have offered HIM a moment of personal ministry. On a European tour, while playing with the band "Rend Collective", he was blown away at how far his song had become known. He says "the thing that really caught me by surprise... was plugging in a guitar... and everybody singing along."

Plus, Heidi shares how those same words, "Lord I Need You", became a prayer when she and her Mexico missions team really needed it. "Another one of the leaders said "Lord I need You", I can't think of anything else to say..."

Maybe this song has spoken to you in times of desperation or has become an anthem for a season. It's one that's caused thousands to say, "I Love That Song".

On this episode of I Love That Song Keith Stevens talks with you about your favorite Christmas song. So many great stories behind Christmas classics that have impacted lives, and remind you of the Hope, Joy, Peace, and Love of Christmas.

On this episode of I Love That Song Keith talks with Sarah Kroger. She talks about her new album release and goes in depth about the powerful story behind the album. She opens up about the struggle she had during the covid lockdowns that halted her tour that year. During that time she  struggled with her faith, but how her relationship with God was strengthened because of the struggle.

On this episode of I Love That Song Keith Stevens talks with artist Ben Fuller about some of his music. Ben Fuller shares the story behind, “If I got Jesus”, and “Who I Am”, sharing about how God gave him a calling to music, and how he shares his personal experiences in life through his music. He also shares about what he’s excited about in the new year, and to continue to share powerful nights of worship with you.

Keith Stevens talks with Chris Tomlin on this episode of I Love That Song. Chris Tomlin shares what it’s like to be a dad and shares a touching story of his daughter learning about Jesus.

They also talk about some of his music like “Good Good Father”. When asked about the song Chris Tomlin had this to say, “Something I’ve come to learn over the years is that when it comes to songwriting and things, there are good songs, there are great songs, there are God songs. Those songs where God just touches us in a special way. This is one of those for me. I just felt that from the start it just grabs you from the moment you hear it.”

On this episode of I Love That Song Keith Stevens talks with Leanna Crawford about her songs like “How Can You Not”, her brand new single, “I Know a Place”, and a special song that she wrote to her husband for their wedding, “Vow to be Yours”.

Leanna Crawford shares where we find true peace. “Right now, when we ask Jesus into our heart, we have an opportunity to have a place within us. God wants us to have his peace and his love right now, and that is through his son Jesus.”

On this episode of I Love That Song Keith Stevens talks with Jordan & Caleb from Consumed by fire. They share about where they learned Endurance, and about what they have been working on lately. They also share a bit about what inspired them to write “Walk with Jesus”, and “I Need You God”.