Regular listeners to MinistryWatch know that I’m a music fan. Even though music is not really a part of our work here, I can’t help but let it seep into some of the podcast episodes. That’s why I’m delighted to have as my guest on the program today Andrew Osenga. If you know anything about Christian music, you have probably heard Andrew. In addition to more than a dozen albums under his own name, he was the founder and lead singer for The Normals, an alternative Christian rock band that made a big mark on the genre in the early 2000s. He also served as vocalist and guitarist for Caedmon’s Call. He’s also written for, played on, or produced albums by lots of other Christian artists, including Andrew Peterson.

But it’s not his music that has him on the program today. Andrew Osenga has written a new book, and it’s beautiful. How To Remember: Forgotten Pathways to an Authentic Faith is an honest look at himself, the church, and the world. I found it nourishing and I think you’ll find this conversation I had with Andrew nourishing as well.

Andrew Osenga lives and works – when he is not on the road – in Nashville Tennessee. We had this conversation via zoom.

The producer for today’s program is Jeff McIntosh. Until next time, may God bless you.