In Part 2 of this special episode we hear from our late friend, mentor, and guide, Rich Mullins via a long-lost interview conducted at the old True Tunes record store in Wheaton Illinois in 1995. We also check in with Mitch McVicker, Phil Madeira, and Derek Webb, and we listen to Andrew Peterson on the Jukebox. Rich’s Ragamuffin bandmates Jimmy Abegg, Aaron Smith, and Mark Robertson come back to close things out as well. It’s our longest and fullest episode yet and we are excited for everyone to hear it.

This newly restored interview is 25 years old, but as we hear host John J. Thompson and Mullins talk about the struggle to pursue honest artistry and personal spiritual growth amidst evangelical fundamentalism and the benefits and beauty of exposing ourselves to challenging ideas and people, it seems like it could have been recorded yesterday.  Visit TrueTunes.com for the full show notes and please spread the word. (And don’t miss Part 1, where the Ragamuffins set the stage so beautifully.) 

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Part TWO SONG LIST:

Rich Mullins:

Sometimes By Step;

How to Grow Up Big and Strong;

Brother’s Keeper;

Let Mercy Lead;

The Breaks;

Quoting Deuteronomy to the Devil;

78 Eastonwood Green

 

Mitch McVicker:  Fragile (Sneak preview)

 

Derek Webb:  

Peace (Rich Mullins Patreon cover version);

A Savior on Capitol Hill (Instrumental);

Mockingbird (Instrumental);

Please, Before I Go (Instrumental);

My Enemies Are Men Like Me (Instrumental);

A New Law (Instrumental)

Rich, Derek & Caedmon’s Call – Hope to Carry One (Live 1997)

 

Andrew Peterson:

Love Enough;

Canaan Bound;

Gather ‘Round, Ye Children, Come;

The Cornerstone;

Shine Your Light On Me;

Don’t You Want to Thank Someone;

Every Star Is a Burning Flame;

Be Kind to Yourself;

We Will Survive;

Is He Worthy

Skye Peterson: My Love Has Gone Across the Sea

 

Phil Madeira:  Sirkka’s Dream

 

Bill Mallonee and the Big Sky Ramblers: Best Seat in the House (True Tunes exclusive instrumental mix)

 

Chris Taylor: Doorway of Life

 

Brent Wood:

Sunrise Drive;

Nothin’ Like You;

Honeysuckle;

Wake Up with the Sun;

Gettin’ Through It;

90s Bands

 

Jimmy A: Entertaining Angels (Instrumental)

 

Phil Keaggy with Lawrence Juber: In the Moment

 

Phil Keaggy & Rex Paul: Full Circle (Instrumental Theme)