Remember the songs that shaped your faith? The ones you played on repeat during youth group road trips or in those seasons when your faith felt fresh and new? Pure Joy is a brand-new podcast where WayFM radio host Joy Summers is sitting down with the Christian artists she grew up listening to. We will uncover the stories behind their most iconic songs and even hear from fans whose lives were changed through their music. If you’re longing for a little nostalgia, a lot of encouragement, and conversations that bring you closer to Jesus… this is your place. Text Pure...
Latest episodes
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44 min
True Vibe on Being a Christian Boy Band in the 2000s.
From touring with Destiny's Child to being nominated for a Grammy award, the guys of True Vibe have had so many career highlights together. In this episode of the Pure Joy Podcast,…
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44 min
True Vibe on Being a Christian Boy Band in the 2000s
From touring with Destiny's Child to being nominated for a Grammy award, the guys of True Vibe have had so many career highlights together. In this episode of the Pure Joy Podcast,…
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44 min
True Vibe on Being a Christian Boy Band in the 2000s
From touring with Destiny's Child to being nominated for a Grammy award, the guys of True Vibe have had so many career highlights together. In this episode of the Pure Joy Podcast,…
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44 min
True Vibe on Being a Christian Boy Band in the 2000s
From touring with Destiny's Child to being nominated for a Grammy award, the guys of True Vibe have had so many career highlights together. In this episode of the Pure Joy Podcast,…
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44 min
True Vibe on Being a Christian Boy Band in the 2000s
From touring with Destiny's Child to being nominated for a Grammy award, the guys of True Vibe have had so many career highlights together. In this episode of the Pure Joy Podcast,…
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48 min
Tricia Brock from Superchick
Before streaming playlists and viral moments, there were megaphones on stage and songs that made teens feel seen — and Tricia Brock of Superchick was at the center of it. She share…
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47 min
Jeromy and Jennifer from FFH
From touring with the band FFH to church ministry and soul care, Jeromy and Jennifer Deibler are known for serving God and serving others. In this episode of the Pure Joy Podcast,…
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43 min
Point of Grace: The Songs, Stories, and Sisterhood
My from listening to them on my first CD, to sitting down with the amazing women in Point of Grace, this conversation was a dream come true. This week we reminisce with "Point of G…
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49 min
Andy Chrisman From 4Him | Pure Joy
What a pinch me moment to talk to Andy Chrisman from the band 4Him! His voice is iconic. Andy shares about the hit 4Him song that he didn’t even like at first, what it was like to…
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34 min
Jaime Grace on Signing a Record Deal at 19
From posting songs on Youtube to winning a Dove Award, Jamie Grace shares what it was like to get her dream job at such a young age. Jamie even shares how she ended up singing on s…
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38 min
Mark Lowry on Writing "Mary, Did You Know"
Mark Lowry is a beloved Christian comedian, singer, and songwriter best known for his sharp wit, heartfelt humor, and deep love for faith and family. On today's episode of "Pure Jo…
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47 min
Mark Schultz on How Being a Youth Minister Fueled His Music Career
It's hard to listen to Mark Schultz greatest hits and not shed a tear. No one tells stories through song quite like him. This is easily one of my favorite conversation on the Pure…
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39 min
Rachael Lampa's Journey Back to Christian Music
After 25 years in and out of the Chrisitian music industry, Rachael Lampa is looking back with fresh eyes. As a huge fan, I was geeking out to ask her all things I always wanted to…
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2 min
Pure Joy With Joy Summers Trailer
Remember the songs that shaped your faith? The ones you played on repeat during youth group road trips or in those seasons when your faith felt fresh and new? Pure Joy is a brand-n…
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24 min
SPECIAL EDITION: Mike Donehey shares Faith, Love and Heaven | Interview
Joy talks to Mike Donehey from Tenth Avenue North. They talk marriage, how to share your faith and what he thinks Heaven will be like.
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12 min
Joy learns to play the guitar
School is back! What do you do with all your kids art projects? Joy and Producer Tom test each others intelligence. And science says they figured out how to get a crying baby back…
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11 min
Old dog new tricks
Accidents happen...especially when you have kids. Producer Tom's tries to get his two year old to watch football, did it work? And can you teach an old dog new tricks?
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11 min
Bigfoot
Are hot pretzels considered a breakfast food? Joy tests Producer Tom with the new words added to the dictionary. And Joy's son did what during bible study?
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11 min
"Mommy don't like it!"
Joy shares a technique on how to get back to sleep after waking up in the middle of the night. Producer Tom's two year old son tries to put them in "timeout" when things don't go h…
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10 min
Pregnancy Craving Tuesday
Joy and Producer Tom try the new Sour Patch Kid Slush Float at Sonic. Have you tried it? Joy's son sleeps in a toddler bed for the first time. And Tom has a contagious laugh...can…