This week we welcome Craig Nelson — a legendary Nashville studio musician whose five-decade career shows no signs of slowing down. You may recognize his name from iconic Christian music records, or hear his double bass on countless Nashville Symphony sessions.

Believe it or not, his playing may even appear on some of your favorite video game soundtracks. Craig’s professionalism, versatility, and diligent work ethic have taken him on a fascinating journey — one packed with stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

This is an episode you don’t want to miss!

How does a kid barely out of his teens leave Oregon with no industry experience and become one of Nashville’s busiest recording engineers? Tune in to hear the inspiring story of Justin Kropf (pronounced KRUP).

For three decades Justin has served as the in-house engineer at Daywind Records in Hendersonville, TN, and his name shows up on an astonishing number of southern gospel credits. In this episode we’ll laugh, learn, and be surprised — from Christmas trees to cattle auctions and, of course, a whole lot of music stories.

More than a career retrospective, Justin’s journey is about the power of relationships, following your heart, answering a call, and living your dream. Don’t miss it.

Join us as we welcome Phil Johnson, one of the most influential voices in Christian music since the mid-70s, whose impact still resonates today.

Phil’s remarkable journey spans a dazzling array of roles: record producer for artists including Reba Rambo, Andrus Blackwood & Company, Dallas Holm, and Karen Peck; songwriter of classics like "Give Them All To Jesus," "The Day He Wore My Crown," and "When It’s My Time" (which was sung at Elvis’s funeral); and record executive at GreenTree Records and Spring Hill. His list of credits is simply staggering—it's hard to believe that one person could achieve so much and yet remain so unaffected by all the success.

This episode runs a bit longer than usual, but trust us, it’s absolutely worth your time. Join Dave Clark and Dusty Wells for a captivating look at Phil’s incredible stories—tales you won’t hear anywhere else.