Podcast: Music

Luke Smallbone

Luke Smallbone is part of the band For King and Country with his brother Joel. As an Aussie based in the USA, he’s got an amazing story to tell! He’s featured in movies, toured the world and has managed to stay grounded in his walk with the Lord along the way! Steve Mckenna caught up with him recently, listen in to his story!

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Daniel Hagen

Daniel Hagen is an Australian worship leader, songwriter, and recording artist whose career has been shaped by a deep commitment to his faith. Before entering Christian music, Daniel fronted Australian rock band The Hollow and was on the verge of signing a major record deal. However, when asked to stop openly expressing his faith, he chose to walk away rather than compromise his beliefs.

Since then, Daniel has spent years leading worship and writing songs that have reached audiences across Australia and Europe. As a key voice within the Awakening movement, he has led worship at major gatherings including Awakening Australia and Awakening Europe, helping create powerful moments of worship for thousands.

Drawing on his rock background, Daniel’s music combines passionate worship with anthemic energy and bold faith. Songs such as “Ready or Not”, “The Jesus Hymn”, and “God My Deliverer” reflect his heart for leading people into genuine encounters with God.

Now based in the United States with his family, Daniel continues his journey as a solo artist. His latest release, “Feels Like Coming Home”, carries his passion for sharing the hope of Jesus through music that is honest, heartfelt, and faith-filled. Steve McKenna caught up with Daniel recently, listen in to his story!

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Lloyd Nicks (Part 2)

Lloyd Nicks is a singer/songwriter from St. Louis, USA. Recently he won a 2025 GRAMMY® Award, co-writing a 49-week #1 single on Billboard’s Hot Gospel Songs Chart, co-writing a 2024 Billboard Music Award-winning song. Inspired by gospel greats like Fred Hammond, Marvin Sapp, and the Winans, he set out to give a voice to the voiceless. Through his music, Lloyd leans into his perspective as a husband, father, friend, and pastor – all through the lens of someone who loves Jesus. Steve Mckenna spoke with Lloyd recently, listen in to his story!

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Lloyd Nicks (Part 1)

Lloyd Nicks is a singer/songwriter from St. Louis, USA. Recently he won a 2025 GRAMMY® Award, co-writing a 49-week #1 single on Billboard’s Hot Gospel Songs Chart, co-writing a 2024 Billboard Music Award-winning song. Inspired by gospel greats like Fred Hammond, Marvin Sapp, and the Winans, he set out to give a voice to the voiceless. Through his music, Lloyd leans into his perspective as a husband, father, friend, and pastor – all through the lens of someone who loves Jesus. Steve Mckenna spoke with Lloyd recently, listen in to his story!

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Justin Michael Gall (Part 2)

Justin Michael is the former frontman of the beloved Australian Christian band Compliments of Gus. He’s now serving as a Pastor in Victoria, and continues to write, record, and serve as a worship leader and creative mentor – carrying forward the same authenticity and passion that defined his band years, now lived out in his solo artistry. Steve Mckenna caught up with Justin recently, listen in to his story!

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Justin Michael Gall (Part 1)

Justin Michael is the former frontman of the beloved Australian Christian band Compliments of Gus. He’s now serving as a Pastor in Victoria, and continues to write, record, and serve as a worship leader and creative mentor – carrying forward the same authenticity and passion that defined his band years, now lived out in his solo artistry. Steve Mckenna caught up with Justin recently, listen in to his story!

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Brian Doerksen (Tribute)

Brian Doerksen was a well known Worship leader show passed away recently. This week, to honour his amazing legacy we will be featuring a conversation that Matt recorded with Brian. Brian wrote well known songs like, Come now is the time to Worship, Refiners Fire and Light the Fire again. Listen in to his story!

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Zeek Power

Zeek Power, hailing from Bowen in the Whitsundays, is a talented multi-instrumentalist and storyteller of proud Australian Indigenous and South Sea Islander heritage. Releasing music under the moniker cooolthekid, Zeek blends R&B, Pop melodies, and rap hooks, creates an atmosphere that pays homage to tradition while reflecting his upbringing. As a finalist on The Voice Australia 2019, he was mentored by Destiny’s Child’s Kelly Rowland, further enhancing his musical journey. Zeek has performed at Youth Alive and has been a worship leader for many years at many events. Wes Leake caught up with Zeek to find out the heart behind his music. Listen in!

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Matt Gray

Matt Gray is an audio engineer and a musician with a great story to tell! Many years ago, he was the Drummer for the band, “Leo Nine,” formerly known as “Battered Fish.” He’s worked as a commercial radio producer for Austereo and has been active in recording and mastering bands including the like Travis, Jet, Eskimo Joe, Evermore, Superjesus, Sarah Blasko and Killing Heidi. He has seen thousands of projects come through the doors attracting a wide range of high profile international and local artists including: Giorgio Moroder featuring Sia, Kylie Minogue and Britney Spears whose singles saw number 1 chart success in the Billboard Dance charts. In this conversation, Matt shares about his faith journey, and his heart to see Christian artists have a platform in Australia. Listen in to his story!

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Shane Barnard and Shane Everett

Shane and Shane is the combination of solo artists Shane Barnard and Shane Everett. After meeting in college, Shane and Shane began writing songs and touring the country leading worship. Many years later, they’re writing more music than ever, with no intention of slowing down. Their desire has always been to glorify the Lord instead of themselves and they do so by writing music that is biblically based, lyrically rich, and sonically engaging. Check out their discography! Over the past few years, Shane and Shane have dedicated their lives to encourage and equip worship leaders and their teams through an online resource called The Worship Initiative. The Worship Initiative is an equipping ministry and a collective of worship leaders that, over the past few years, has grown into a thriving community in and of itself. This is a flashback interview from many years ago and my co-host was Karen Hunt, listen in!

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