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BONUS: Thru the Years w/ Mitch McVicker | Ragamuffin Archive: Revisited

In this special edition of Ragamuffin Archive: Revisited, guest host Mitch McVicker takes us on a journey through his music catalog—sharing songs and stories from throughout the years. He also talks about his upcoming album and performs a new song from that project!  *This episode is available on Apple, Spotify etc. as a BONUS episode of Between the Songs podcast. Track List: 01. Heaven is Waiting (Canticle of the Plains) 02. The Lemonade Song (Mitch McVicker) 03. New Mexico (Mitch McVicker) 04. Upside Down (Chasing the Horizon) 05. Burning the Fields (Chasing the Horizon) 06. Stargazer (Without Looking Down) 07. Honest of Heart (Love Will Rise) 08. Plastic Horses (Always Believe) 09. In Other Words (The Grey: Where Black & White Fade) 10. My Deliverer (Live in Morton) 11. Raindrop on Fire (The Acceptance of And) 12. Among the Stars (A Shrugging of the Shoulders) 13. Jesus Went to Sleep (Where the Earth Makes No Sound) 14. Blossom (New 2026 Album - Live Acoustic Performance)

BONUS | Mitch McVicker - In Concert: Pinions at The Opinion [Extended Audio Edition]

To coincide with our YouTube release of Mitch McVicker - In Concert: Pinions at The Opinion—an hour-plus concert video shot by our own Hal Swift, we're excited to share this Extended Audio Edition of the concert—featuring an additional 35 minutes from the show that weren't included in the video, as well as an interview with Hal. Plus, stay tuned after the concert to hear Mitch perform a brand new song from his upcoming 2026 album—which you can currently back on Kickstarter at the link below: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mitchmcvicker/mitch-mcvickers-new-2026-album [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mitchmcvicker/mitch-mcvickers-new-2026-album]

"Love Broke Thru" 50th Anniversary w/ Phil Keaggy

On this episode of Between the Songs, Joe and Chris sit down with one of contemporary Christian music’s most influential artists, guitarist and songwriter Phil Keaggy. Phil talks with us about the 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of his groundbreaking album Love Broke Thru, which he’s currently reissuing through Kickstarter. We also look back on highlights from his remarkable career, his memories of the late Rich Mullins, and his contribution to The Jesus Record.

Celebrating 15 Years of Ragamuffin Archive (Bonus Episode)

Between the Songs is pleased to present, as a special bonus, the 80th episode of the Ragamuffin Archive: Revisited podcast—a 15th anniversary celebration of Ragamuffin Archive! Spotlighting some of our favorite performances that we've shared on the archive over the past decade and a half! Featuring music from Rich Mullins, A Ragamuffin Band, Hal Swift, Carolyn Arends, Mitch McVicker, Eric Hauck & The Fifth R, This Train and Rick Elias. Plus, Joe reflects on the past 15 years and shares anniversary messages from Mitch McVicker, Mark Robertson, Hal Swift and Chris Marchand. Ep. 80 Track List: 01. That Where I Am, There You... - A Ragamuffin Band (Light House Tribute, 2002) 02. Live Right - Rich Mullins feat. Amy Grant (Slick Pop Sounds) 03. A Message from Hal Swift 04. Charlie - Hal Swift (Ragamuffin Archive Exclusive) 05. You Did Not Have a Home - Carolyn Arends (Light House Tribute, 2003) 06. A message from Mitch McVicker 07. New Mexico - Mitch McVicker (Live in Tse Bonito, 2017) 08. Ready for the Storm - Eric Hauck & The Fifth R (A 20 Year Tribute to Rich Mullins - Window Rock, 2017) 09. A Message from Mark Robertson 10. A Million Years (Acoustic Version) - This Train (A Million Years - Radio CD Single) 11. The Breaks - Rick Elias & A Ragamuffin Band (Songs from Ben's House) 12. A Message from Chris Marchand 13. The Work You Began - Rich Mullins (The Work You Began: The Last Days of Rich Mullins) 14. Awesome God - Rich Mullins & A Ragamuffin Band (Cornerstone '97)

The Search for Charlie—Plus, Andrew Montonera talks Judson Exhibit

In our latest episode, we discuss Joe's recent article, "The Search for Charlie", and how that search eventually led to Hal Swift's brand new cover of an unreleased Rich Mullins song called "Charlie". Plus, Chris sits down with Andrew Montonera to talk about a Rich Mullins exhibit that Andrew helped curate for Judson University. The exhibit—Rich Mullins: A Legacy—is currently open to the public Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM at The Gallery in the Harm A. Weber Academic Center at Judson University in Elgin, Illinois. It runs through November 15, 2024. Finally, Joe & Chris discuss Ragamuffin Archive's upcoming feature-length concert special, Mitch McVicker: In Concert, which premieres on Friday, November 8, 2024—on Mitch's birthday! Show notes available at: https://www.ragamuffinarchive.com/the-search-for-charlie-plus-andrew-montonera-talks-judson-exhibit-between-the-songs/