Why You Should Listen to Christian Rock

By  by Bennett Gordon
Published on May 22, 2008
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</a>Christian pop music isn’t just for evangelicals anymore. In this episode of the UtneCast, Daniel Radosh, a secular Jew from New York City and author of the book <a title=”Rapture Ready!” href=”http://www.getraptureready.com/” target=”_blank”>
<em>Rapture Ready!</em>
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<p>And to read an excerpt from <i>Rapture Ready!</i> visit <a href=”https://www.utne.com/rapture.aspx”>www.utne.com/Rapture</a>. </p>
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