TW: Sexual Assault

On June 4, Jess broke the story that rocked Christian Music: in an investigation for The Roys Report, she uncovered allegations that Michael Tait, formerly of DC Talk and Newsboys, had allegedly sexually assaulted three men between 2005-2014, In the following days and weeks, Newsboys would release a statement saying Tait had admitted to living a double life and Tait would release his own confession regarding substance abuse and unwanted sexual advances. As more stories came to light through The Guardian and The Roys Report, radio stations dropped Newsboys from airplay, and now they have been cut from their record label.

In today's special episode, Jess chat's about how she began her two-and-a half year investigation, talks about why it's important these stories go public in Christian Music, and shares a radio interview she did with 96.3fm in Australia in the days following the first article.

Do you have a question for Jess? Submit a question by midnight (central time) June 26 for a chance to be included in our next episode. Email us at betweenyouandmepod@gmail.com or DM us on Facebook or Instagram @BetweenYouMePod.

Produced by Joshua Dunn Media.

• June 4, EXCLUSIVE: Former Newsboys Frontman Michael Tait Accused of Sexual Assault, Grooming, and Substance Abuse, Dating Back to 2004
• June 8, Newsboys ‘Heard Rumors Over the Years’ About Tait; Some Radio Stations Bow Out
• June 9, K-LOVE Pulls Newsboys and DC Talk From Rotation Following Tait Sex Abuse Allegations
• June 10, Michael Tait Admits to “Living Two Distinctly Different Lives,” Involving Cocaine and Sexual Assault
• June 13, ‘He stole a piece of our souls’: Christian music star Michael Tait accused of sexual assault by three men, by Josiah Hesse
• June 15, Michael Tait Accused of Sexual Harassment, Abuse, and Drugging by 6 More Men, 2 Were Minors,
• June 19, Woman Accuses Michael Tait of Drugging Her and Watching While She Was Raped; Says Newsboys Tour Manager Covered It Up,
• June 23, Newsboys Dropped From Label Amid Michael Tait Scandal and Industry Backlash
• June 25, ‘Secrecy Always Destroys’: Christian Music Artists Call for Reform Amid Tait Allegations

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New Artist Showcase is back, where Jess highlights an incredible upcoming artist you need to hear. This week, meet David Dowdell, a Toronto based musician whose love for storytelling, evangelism and guitar are culminating in his debut EP. Jess chats to him about his entry into music, how he experienced Christ in profound grief, and why he chooses to have eternal hope.

Connect @DavidDowdellMusic

Listen/stream to David's latest single 'Seasons' here.

David's EP is out SOON. Follow him on Spotify now so you hear it when it drops.

MUSIC

Seasons

Following You

Beloved

Vanity

Who Knows?

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Music published with permission of David Dowdell.

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As a rock drummer, music publishing exec and tech mogul, Bill Mullin has done it all - except one thing. After years of innovation and self discovery, he has started a rock opera musical in podcast form called As I Recall F()rever, and it's all about life, faith and asking hard questions. Jess chat to Bill about his commitment to creating something new, how a group of world class musicians created potentially the first ever rock opera podcast, and what it takes to forgive ourselves.

Connect with @The_Next_Humanity and TheNextHumanity.com

Listen to the podcast As I Recall F()rever here.

Stream the songs here.

Stream/Buy the book, album or vinyl here.

MUSIC

Let It Be Love by The Next Humanity

Make Me Aware by The Next Humanity

Just Ask ft Jaimee Paul by The Next Humanity

While the World Falls Aart by The Next Humanity

After Life by The Next Humanity

SPONSORS

Are you Team Amy? Buy Between You & Me merch HERE and honor the Queen of Christian pop right here.

Connect with the 'Songs That Changed You' podcast here: apple.co/48pWMMA

SUBSCRIBE TO BETWEEN YOU & ME AND JOIN THE FAMILY at betweenyouandmepod.com

Music published with permission of Bill Mullin.

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