Steve Barnes - Good News Radio

25/11/2021

Dear all, I'll not be on air for the foreseeable future. I suffer chronic pain, have had bad vaccine reactions before and my cousin is badly disabled from a COVID-19 vaccine. I can't risk having it. That's still unfortunately not good enough in the eyes of the medical establishment for an exemption. I've been told to have the vaccine and take my chances. If I become disabled, I won't have to take a second dose! No thanks. I would rather suffer being marginalised and excluded than being badly disabled.
I'll miss being on air at Good News Radio.

Kind regards,
Steve

12/11/2021

It's nice to have work recognised. This was 'street photography' really; an effort to artistically capture something that looked interesting.

05/11/2021

Oh I have waited to receive the CD of this album! ?Interrobang! is possibly the best album Switchfoot have ever released, and one of my favourite rock albums of all time. It has psychedelic rock influences from The Beatles incorporated in some songs; the bursting through and change of tempo we experienced in the 70s with some bands like Led Zeppelin, and yet the clarion clear message of care for humanity and concern about the times we live in.

It's an album of yearning for better things; of humanity; of hope for redemption.

The attached clip is John Foreman (front man) talking about working on the album with an all time great song writer and producer. and what the album means to him.
If you like really, really good music, I encourage you to listen to ?Interrobang!
https://youtu.be/Aqp67hj0bBg

YouTube: https://open.spotify.com/album/4i7jYYRg860Ni7nxqoimzj?autoplay=true
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4i7jYYRg860Ni7nxqoimzj?autoplay=true
Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/album/234339722?autoplay=true

30/10/2021

My playlist from last Wednesday night on Good News Radio, 103.9fm, A Voice of Hope ...

Cori & Kelly - Rainbows
Zach Williams - My Liberty
Zach Williams - Rescue Story
Zach Williams - Stand Up
Aaron Bucks - California
Aaron Bucks - I Got You (Full Version)
Emily Faith - When I Met Jesus
MercyMe - Bright Side Of Broken
MercyMe - Let Yourself Be Loved
MercyMe - So Yesterday
Colton Dixon - Can't Quit You
We The Kingdom (feat. Bear Rinehart) - Child Of Love (radio mix)
We The Kingdom - Holy Water
Danny Gokey - If You Ain't In It
Danny Gokey & Koryn Hawthorne - We All Need Jesus
Micah Tyler - Walking Free
Finding Faith (aust) - Love Be The River
Finding Faith (aust) - There Is Love
For King & Country (aust) - Burn The Ships
Audio Adrenaline - Let My Love Open The Door

29/09/2021

Tonight's playlist on Good News Radio

Crowder (feat. Maverick City Music) - Sweet Jesus

Crowder Better Than Sunshine

Sidewalk Prophets - I Believe It Now

Citizens Light Of Your Grace (Radio Version)

We The Kingdom (feat. Bear Rinehart) - Child Of Love (radio mix)

Colton Dixon - Devil Is A Liar (Story Behind The Song)

Colton Dixon - Devil Is A Liar

Crowder Run Devil Run

Danny Gokey & Koryn Hawthorne - We All Need Jesus

Rhett Walker - Gospel Song

NEEDTOBREATHE - Devil's Been Talking

Toby Mac - Hey Devil

Crowder - Milk & Honey

Crowder - Good God Almighty

CAIN - Yes He Can

CAIN - Rise Up (Lazarus)

The Drifting Boats (aust) - More Of You

We The Kingdom - God So Loved (Live)

We The Kingdom - Holy Water

Switchfoot - Where I Belong

Switchfoot - Where The Light Shines Through

Switchfoot - The Setting Sun

Matthew West - The Me You Made

Matthew West - Love On The Radio

Sanctus Real - Confidence

Emma Mullings (aust) - Dream Again

26/09/2021

Album Reviews: Ellie Holcomb - CANYON (2021)

This latest offering shows Ellie is gaining musical depth and ability to develop the the music to enhance the lyrics for individual songs. There is still there occasion in which she sinks back into repetitive, hypnotic sound, but by and large this is a wonderful album with several valuable tracks.

Given Ellie's musical progression, I'll look forward to her next album in hope she demonstrates yet more ability to really develop the musical theme and instrumentation for individual songs.

Brand New Day: a boppy song of hope

Bridge: ok, but theologically places a lot of emphasis on is building a bridge to God, which is the theme of mystery religions, not the Christian faith where YHWH intervenes in man's affairs with redemption.

Canyon: musically more sophisticated and beautiful lyrics

Color: Spacious and big, but not loud. Nicely produced. A revealing song of personal reflection, fully of lyrical allegory

Constellations: Ellie stretches her voice, appealing to God. It's quiet, but emotional.

Gold: a love song of speciation for a husband, talking about his journey. Lots of space musically. Overall it's got a captivating quality due to the lyrics, although there is s slight tendency to sink into hypnotic musical repetition

I Don't Want To Miss It: almost African American at the start, but develops into a jaunty celebration of God's moments of intervention and revelation in our life

I Will Carry You: God carries us. Exhibits some of the dreamy repetition Elite can suffer from, but lifts above that floor to distinguish itself. Lyrically valuable.

Mine: too slow and a bit of a durge. It may have lyrical value, but the music just detracts from it

Paradox: Considers the paradox that we find YHWH in our low places "Down in a valley looking up, your have never felt so close". Given the tendency of the modern church to diminist theology and a constantly 'hilltop lifestyle', this song really paints a real picture of where YHWH meets us and helps us.

Stronger: The music immediately matches the nature of the lyrics. "You are stronger than your fear". Musically pleasant, but not outstanding

Sweet Ever After: an anthem of glory to come

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03/09/2021

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01/09/2021

My tracks from tonight's show on Good News Radio, Ballarat, Australia

Crowder (feat. Maverick City Music) - Sweet Jesus
Crowder - Milk & Honey
Lincoln Brewster Let Me Love You
Lincoln Brewster - Have Your Way
TobyMac - Help Is On The Way (Maybe Midnight)
TobyMac (feat. Cochren & Co.) - Edge Of My Seat (Thunderbird Remix)
Cochren & Co - Grave
Charlie Rey - Undeniable Love
Charlie Rey - Ready To Go
Jason Gray - Bring It All
Jason Gray - I Will Rise Again
Jason Gray - Learning To Be Found
Hawk Nelson - Drops in the Ocean
Hawk Nelson - Every Little Thing
Switchfoot - Where I Belong
Switchfoot - Mess of me
MercyMe - Burn Baby Burn
MercyMe - The Hurt And The Healer
TobyMac (feat. Mandisa & Kirk Franklin) - Lose My Soul
TobyMac - Hold On
Riley Clemmons - Godsend

I'll be in again next Wednesday night next week; this time minus three hours in seven days time.

25/08/2021

My playlist tonight on Good News Radio.

For King & Country (aust) - Pushing On A Pull Door
For King & Country (aust) - Busted Heart (Hold On To Me)
For King & Country (aust) - This Is Love
Jamie Kimmett - Jesus On The Radio
Keith Green - The Lord Is My Shepherd
Jamie Kimmett - Love Your Neighbor
Lincoln Brewster Let Me Love You
Lincoln Brewster - Love Sweet Love
Lincoln Brewster - Have Your Way
Jonny Diaz - Define Me
Jonny Diaz - Joy
Jonny Diaz - Your Love Feels Like Home
Josh Wilson - Revolutionary
Josh Wilson - That Was Then, This Is Now
Newsboys (aust) - I Am Free
Newsboys (aust) - Deep End
Newsboys (aust) - Giving It Over
Switchfoot - Lonely Nation
Switchfoot - Politicians
Switchfoot Amateur Lovers
Switchfoot The Shadow Proves the Sunshine
MercyMe - Whiplash
MercyMe - Uh Oh (Here I Go)

18/08/2021

Tonight on Good News Radio, 103.9fm, A Voice of Hope

TobyMac - Hold On

The Swift - Alive In Love

The Swift-Till I Met You

Jason Gray - Bring It All

Jason Gray - Sparrows

Dan Bremnes - Going Together

Dan Bremnes - Up Again

Charlie Rey - Undeniable Love

Charlie Rey - Ready To Go

TobyMac (feat. Mandisa & Kirk Franklin) - Lose My Soul

TobyMac (feat. Matthew Thiessen) - Wonderin'

Danny Gokey - Haven't Seen It Yet

Danny Gokey - If You Ain't In It

For King & Country (aust) - The Proof Of Your Love

For King & Country (aust) - Sane

Jamie Kimmett - Jesus On The Radio Jamie Kimmett - Love Your Neighbor

Jonny Diaz - There

Cochren & Co - Grave

For King & Country (aust) - Pushing On A Pull Door

11/08/2021

My playlist from tonight on Good News Radio.

Crowder (feat. KB) - Prove It

Crowder - Night Like This

Newsboys (aust) - When The Boys Light Up

Newsboys (aust) - Live In Stereo

TobyMac - Edge Of My Seat

TobyMac - Forgiveness

Zach Williams - Survivor

Zach Williams - Less Like Me

Soulframe (aust) - Ok

Audio Adrenaline - Get Down

Cade Thompson - Source Of Life (Radio Version)

Coby James - Brand New (radio version)

Audio Adrenaline - Ocean Floor

Finding Faith (aust) - Bring Down The Heavens

For King & Country (aust) - Pushing On A Pull Door

CD-Geoff Moore and The Distace Evolution Redefined

CD-DC Talk-Luv Is A Verb (gotee mix)

TobyMac - Like A Match

TobyMac - Beyond Me

Unspoken - Already Won

Unspoken - Mistakes

CD-Switchoot - Company Car

CD-Switchoot - Chem 6a

Switchfoot - Happy Is A Yuppie Word

28/07/2021

Tracks from tonight on Good News Radio, 103.9fm, A Voice of Hope

Matt Kearney - CrazyTalk - Better Than i Used to Be

Matt Kearney - CrazyTalk - Kings & Queens Matt Kearney CrazyTalk - Money

Switchfoot Dare You To Move

Switchfoot Live It Well (live at the Hollywood Palladium)

Switchfoot- New Way To Be Human.

Corazon (aust) - Entertained People Compliments Of Gus (aust) - What If I Stumble

Roma Waterman (aust) - Fall At Your Feet

Keith Green Your Love Broke Through

Keith Green - So You Wanna Go Back To Egypt MercyMe - Caught Up In The Middle

MercyMe - Burn Baby Burn

Riley Clemmons - Honest Riley Clemmons - Headspace

Casting Crowns (feat. Matthew West) - Nobody

Matthew West - Love On The Radio

Matthew West - The Me You Made

Jonny Diaz - More Beautiful You

Jonny Diaz - Thank God I Got Her

Jonny Diaz - Breathe - radio

Riley Clemmons - A Little Faith

Riley Clemmons - Keep On Hoping