In this episode of The CCM Professor, Greg Rice continues The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music countdown, spotlighting albums #79–#73. From Twila Paris’s reverent worship to Kirk Franklin’s groundbreaking gospel debut, this episode explores how Christian music grew deeper, bolder, and more culturally influential.

Episode 4 — #86 to #80: From Pop Prayer to Post-Punk Faith

Greg Rice explores seven pivotal albums in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music: Jaci Velasquez’s bilingual pop, Delirious?’s revival rock, Lost Dogs’ literate Americana, LSU’s raw post-punk honesty, The 77s’ art-pop precision, Cindy Morgan’s piano-pop reinvention, and Jennifer Knapp’s acoustic grit. Courage, confession, and craft reshaped modern faith music.

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Welcome to Episode 3 of The CCM Professor with Greg Rice Podcast! In this episode, Greg continues the journey through The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music with seven defining releases that shaped the heart, sound, and scope of Contemporary Christian Music. From the live unity of How the West Was One to Amy Grant’s groundbreaking Age to Age, Resurrection Band’s gritty Awaiting Your Reply, and Jon Gibson’s soulful Jesus Loves Ya, these albums reveal how faith found new ways to sing through every genre.

Greg also explores Trin-i-tee 5:7’s sleek gospel debut, the bold witness of Stryper’s To Hell With the Devil, and the breathtaking grandeur of Sandi Patty’s Morning Like This. Together, these records mark a season when Christian music came of age—bold, joyful, and unashamed. Join the countdown at ccmprofessor.com for companion blog posts, playlists, and deeper dives into the stories behind each of The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music.