Episode 162 Playlist God’s got his eyes on you – Dedicated Men of Zion Walk in the spirit – Ellen Hayes Jesus – Yael Hilton I see a king – The Wood Drake Sessions ft. Liz Vice Like this – Jamaal Miller Cry for your soul – Angelo & Veronica I do, don’t you – Kergyma Community Choir It was you – Keith “Wonderboy” Johnson Peace be still – Kelontae Gavin The glory – Mama Tee ft. Awipi and Rume You’ve been good to me – Zacardi Cortez Someday we’ll meet – Bill Moss & BME State Choir ft. Carolyn ...

“I See a King” The Wood Drake Sessions feat. Liz Vice Independent (release date: January 21, 2022) www.thewooddrakesessions.com By Robert M. Marovich As Christian group The Wood Drake Sessions, Paul Ranheim and Kirk Sauers keep pumping out fine singles. The duo’s latest, “I See a King,” featuring lead vocalist Liz Vice, may be their best release to date. To a retro-soul foundation buoyed by a chirping organ, Vice and the ensemble reveal the true nature of Jesus, not the one morally disfigured by the far-right. The Jesus of this song is the one we know, the one who welcomes refugees, ...

Episode 153 Playlist Thank you Lord – The Cross Family Fighter – Patreka Wortham Highway to Heaven – Pastor David Wright Way Maker – Patrick Lundy & the Ministers of Music It was the blood – Min. James Willis & Nu Praze Chorale It won’t be long – Dr. Waverly Bumbrey & Refuge Temple Cathedral Still gon’ trust – Joshua Rogers Holy – Mark Hubbard & the Voices feat. Pastor Don Clark Never lost – CeCe Winans Tender and mighty – The Wood Drake Sessions Saved and sanctified – Highway QCs The one – Jewell & Converted First love – ...

“Tender and Mighty” The Wood Drake Sessions feat. Tammy Bullock Independent (release date: March 11, 2021) https://thewooddrakesessions.com/ By Robert M. Marovich In lyric and melody, “Tender and Mighty” has the soul of an ancient hymn wrapped in contemporary clothing. With the support of an angelic-voiced choir, lead vocalist Tammy Bullock gives The Wood Drake Sessions’ charmingly simple second single a sunniness that complements the portrayal of God as friend to the friendless and hope for the hopeless. It delivers its message as tender and mighty as its subject suggests. Paul Ranheim and Kirk Sauers are The Wood Drake Sessions. Their ...

Episode 151 Playlist: Get right church – Gospel Legends I made it – Darius Paulk Thank God for what didn’t happen – Prez Blackmon Still everything – Benita Jones Lifetime – Frierson Brothers Forgive me – Toneisha Harris God is working – Deon Kipping Alpha and Omega – Jude Philips Trouble – Shyne On Me Judgement day – Jules Schroeder Never shakes, never will – The Wood Drake Sessions All love – Jarred AllStar Stand up – Damon Little Miss your face (my letter to Polly) – Pamela Johnson

“Never Shakes, Never Will” The Wood Drake Sessions (Independent; release date: January 19, 2021) https://thewooddrakesessions.com/ By Robert M. Marovich Taking their text from Psalm 121 (“I lift my eyes to the hills”), the Wood Drake Sessions offers a word of personal encouragement in “Never Shakes, Never Will.” The song is bathed in an acoustic, laidback Levon Helm-meets-Southern-Gospel vibe. Crisp production makes for a peaceful, easy listening experience. Paul Ranheim and Kirk Sauers, aka The Wood Drake Sessions, are friends who met initially in Nashville. Today, Paul is a minister and songwriter in Colorado, and Kirk is a worship leader in ...