The unique journey of Israel and Katie Martinez takes us inside the New York City fashion industry, the gay club scene and ultimately to new life in Christ. On Music with a Mission, this husband and wife team share the heart and purpose behind their music and designs. This podcast features music from Israel’s collection of hymns and spiritual songs, entitled “Be Thou My Vision”. 

TSC Music Radio Podcast: Music with a Mission

Israel and Katie Martinez Interview

Rev. Stef and Jubilation came together as a gospel choir in 1998 for a one-time concert. Fifteen years later, they have recorded with the top names in Gospel music, and continue to fulfill their three-fold ministry of evangelism, education and edification. This podcast features music from the choir's latest recording project, "A Jubilation Christmas". 

Rev. Stefanie Minatee Interview

As a young drummer, the last thing on Joseph Cortese's agenda was taking over the pastorate of his mother's church. But God had another plan! Pastor Joseph Cortese and his wife Melissa, of Crossroads Tabernacle in the Bronx, share their amazing journey on Music with a Mission. This podcast features brand new music from his latest recording project, The Psalter Remixed Vol. 1. 

Pastor Joseph Cortese Interview

For over three years, TSC Music has endeavored to encourage, equip and edify listeners through the weekly Music with a Mission podcast. In this edition of the podcast, we share the new direction God has given the ministry for the coming year. 

The Big Announcement

From old-time hymns to new worship choruses to choir specials, Greg Thomas shares a playlist of songs that we've been listening to recently at TSC Music, and are being incorporated into services at Times Square Church. 

What We're Listening to Now

The members of gospel group LIVRE are determined to live for God as they navigate the music industry. On Music with a Mission, these young singers share their experiences and struggles along the journey as their musical platform increases. 

LIVRE Interview

How do you balance ministry, family and work? How do you choose songs for worship? Why does the Times Square Church choir no longer wear robes? What is anointing? TSC Music director Greg Thomas discusses these and other questions posed by podcast listeners. 

Ask TSC Music

"Worship is the revealing of the heart, unveiling my innermost being to Him." Times Square Church's own Pastor Teresa Conlon discusses the nature of God's invitation to worship, and what it means to create a true atmosphere of worship. She also shares the stories behind two of her original songs, and how God is changing the lives of young men and women at Summit International School of Ministry, where she is president. 

Teresa Conlon Interview

Can a Christian musician expect to be supported financially by the church? What about Christian musicians who play secular gigs? What is the calling of the Levitical priesthood, and how does it apply to us today? Greg Thomas, David Ham, Harry Vaughn and Jessi Carrasco continue the Pay for Play discussion with input from TSC Music Facebook followers. 

Pay for Play Part 2

Should musicians be paid to play in the church? How can we balance financial needs and maintain pure motives in serving God? What is the true calling of God on a musician? Has the emphasis on music in the church corrupted motivations? In response to a controversial Facebook post, Greg Thomas, David Ham, Jessi Carrasco and Tiffany Michelle discuss these and other challenging questions in the first of two podcasts on the topic of Pay for Play. 

Pay for Play Part 1

As a curious 12-year-old, Danny Duncan got his first introduction to audio engineering, and soon began running sound for his church. Decades later, this Grammy award winner is one of the most highly sought after producers in the Christian and secular music industries. On Music with a Mission he shares his technical approach to capturing the right sound in live and studio recordings, his passion for sharing his knowledge and expertise, and the importance of technicians and worship teams working together as one. 

Danny Duncan Interview

From the church to the concert hall to the big screen, Emmy-award winning composer John Wineglass wears many musical hats. He stops by Music with a Mission during a recent trip to New York to share his approach to orchestration, the relationship between ministry and performance, and other issues of church culture relating to the ministry of music. 

John Wineglass Interview

Producer and music director Clay Bogan joins us in the studio to discuss the process of collaborating with songwriter and worship leader, William McDowell on his latest recording projects. Via telephone, William McDowell shares a bit of his musical background, his approach to songwriting, and his experience creating his upcoming CD/DVD release "Withholding Nothing". Please note the audio quality of the telephone portion of this interview is less than perfect, however William McDowell offers some great insight, so be sure to listen carefully! 

Clay Bogan and William McDowell Interview

Does a painting have the power to provoke someone to change? Can the arts really minister beyond the context of a church service? The Hope Center's Senior Pastor Leigh Piatt-Gonzalez and Worship Arts Pastor Sam Cintron, return to Music with a Mission to discuss the heart of their church, which emphasizes the use of the arts to share the Gospel. They also give a sneak peak of what audiences can expect to see and hear in the upcoming, newly revised production of Sam Cintron's theatrical concert, Standing in Babylon. 

Pastors Leigh Piatt-Gonzalez and Sam Cintron Interview

Thirteen members of the Times Square Church Kids Praise Choir (KPC), along with their adult chaperones, recently returned from a mission trip to Helsinki, Finland, where they participated in evangelistic children's outreaches with Jippii choirs from around the world. On Music with a Mission, several of the team members share their experiences, from staying with host families, to ministering on the street, and singing in churches. This podcast features music from the recently completed KPC Jippii recording project. 

Kids Praise Choir Finland Mission Team

Weekly podcast from the Music Ministry of Times Square Church in New York City. Features original music, interviews with songwriters, and discussions on contoversial topics in Christian Music Ministry.

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TSC Music Radio Podcast: Music with a Mission

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