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The Crossover Connection Week 49: One of Christian’s Best Attempts at Classic Rock

Posted on January 6, 2024 by expressyourself4him

As I have done several searches on the internet over the years on the best Christian rock music of all time, Disciple has consistently come up as one of the top ten bands and sounds of all time. Songs like Dr. X ( You Don’t Own Me) reminds me of my days of roller skating to classic rock and roll of the 1980’s. In fact, I’ve heard Dr. X played as an intro on a secular radio sports talk show. 

Go then and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them [b]into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 Teaching them to observe everything that I have commanded you, and behold, I am with you [c]all the days ([d]perpetually, uniformly, and on every occasion), to the [very] close and consummation of the age. [e]Amen (so let it be), Matthew 28:19-20.

The classic rock of the 1980’s had some sort of an anthem or instrumental introduction before the singing began. Some of the songs on the attached You Tube remind me of this golden era of classic rock. While not every song may appeal to your musical taste, if you want to start 2024 with a blast of Christian rock, Disciple will provide what you’re thirsting for in this genre.

by Jay Mankus

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S.A.N.S. Episode 168: Saved by Grace

Posted on July 19, 2022 by expressyourself4him

Today’s song comes from a Christian rock band that formed in Alabama in 1980. Not to be confused with the popular video game, Halo spent a decade touring churches and venues in the south. However, when Bob Hartman of Petra joined Halo in the early 1990’s, Halo received national recognition before breaking up in 1993. Like most quality groups, Halo had a great run during my final two years of college.

For it is by free grace (God’s unmerited favor) that you are saved ([c]delivered from judgment and made partakers of Christ’s salvation) through [your] faith. And this [salvation] is not of yourselves [of your own doing, it came not through your own striving], but it is the gift of God; Ephesians 2:8.

Saved by Grace is a common expression that you will find in biblically based churches. The above passage serves as one of the inspirations for the lyrics of Saved by Grace. While the sound of Halo hasn’t aged well, it’s a reminder that there is a season and time for every musician. I’m grateful that I was young when Halo reached its prime. I hope you enjoy Saved by Grace.

by Jay Mankus

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S.A.N.S. Episode 142: Great Big Noise

Posted on June 22, 2022 by expressyourself4him

Today’s featured song comes from the Christian rock band that has a song similar to Def Leppard. Arlen Salte’s album cover for their Great Big Noise album reminds me of Def Leppard’s Pyromania. The actual person Arlen Salte is the Executive Director of Break Forth Ministries based in Sherwood Park. While this sounds like a city in the United States, it’s actually located in Alberta, Canada.

And now, Lord, observe their threats and grant to Your bond servants [full freedom] to declare Your message fearlessly, Acts 4:29.

The lyrics of Great Big Noise serves as a call to share your faith with boldness. Just as Luke called first century apostles to declare the gospel of Jesus without fear, faith should be expressed in full freedom. Although the lyrics don’t go into evangelism and theology, the call is to raise your voice as you testify about how Jesus has changed your life. May this song inspire you to make a Great Big Noise.

by Jay Mankus

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S.A.N.S. Episode 77: Get It Right

Posted on April 18, 2022 by expressyourself4him

Today’s featured song comes from a group that began in Brainerd, Minnesota. Silverline is one of those Christian rock bands that have been overshadowed and replaced with soft rock that Christian radio stations prefer to play. I initially discovered Silverline while searching for new music online. However, their lyrics on ballads like Too Far Gone from Silverline’s Lights Out album have moved me to listen more.

A wise man’s heart turns him toward his right hand, but a fool’s heart toward his left, Ecclesiastes 10:2.

Back when Chip Kelly became the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, he intergraded music into drills and practices. This inspired me to create 4 different mixes which I played at baseball practices. Get It Right was one of the first songs on mix number one. Instead of getting it right spiritually, I spent time in between drills to instill proper techniques. If you want to get your life back on track, Get It Right is a good place to start.

by Jay Mankus

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