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Dec. 5,
2013 -
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Mike Huckabee, host of "Huckabee" on FOX News
Channel (FNC) and the radio program "The Huckabee Show"
talk about John Schlitt's new CD, "The Christmas
Project." |
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Nov. 19,
2013 -
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Mike at the Mic of
ClassicChristian247.com talks with John Schlitt
about "The Christmas Project", the song choices, and
John's take on writing 'boring secular music. |
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Nov. 18,
2013 -
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Shaun Tabatt of
Author Talks discusses the upcoming release of "The
Christmas Project." |
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Oct. 23,
2013 -
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"Life Beats Radio" interviews John Schlitt as he
shares his latest release, "The Greater Cause," his
upcoming "The Christmas Project," and an intimate
discussion about the dread of uncertainty in this life. |
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Aug. 3,
2013 -
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"On Faith's Edge" host Joe Taylor interviews John Schlitt
as he shares some intimate, vulnerable and fun moments
talking about his time with Head East, Petra and how he
came to Christ. Discussion includes The Greater Cause
and his upcoming Christmas album - and the best drummer
in the world! |
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Oct. 26,
2012 -
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John Schlitt and
Mike Huckabee,
host of "Huckabee" on FOX News Channel (FNC) and the
radio program "The Huckabee Show" discuss the state of
America from a Christian perspective and it's future as
the 2012 presidential election draws near. The song "Faith
& Freedom" is featured.
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May 8, 2012
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Stevo Jeter and Stephen Christian of
Static Radio, New Mexico's largest Christian rock
station, have a hilarious time with John on the street
date of "The Greater Cause." |
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May 4, 2012
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Ginger Beggs of
"The Drive" 91.1FM KGPF talks with John "The Greater
Cause," his early life with Petra and his family life. |
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Feb. 28,
2012 -
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David Yanez of
Revmedia Network interviews John about the upcoming
album, "The Greater Cause" at the NRB Convention in
Nashville. |
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Nov. 11,
2011 -
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RetroSwitch Live talks with John about the progress of
"The Greater Cause," Petra's final year, John's goal
with the band, and advice for Christian artists. |
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Oct. 18,
2011 -
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Rick Tocquigny of
Lifes Lessons BlogTalk Radio speaks with John about
marriage and the importance of a good solid relationship,
core values, a rock star's ego, the upcoming album, "The
Greater Cause" and the possibility of a new wedding
song! |
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Oct. 2,
2011 -
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KSET Talk Radio hosts Brian Bishop and Mike Pope discuss
Petra's and John Schlitt's ministry along with their
music, followed by a live interview with John on "Beyond
the Riff." Listen as John talks about the reunion with
Head East, his views on drinking, his new album "The
Greater Cause"
and the political scene of today. (Download
90 minutes total, commercial free) |
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Aug. 9,
2011 -
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Sarah Harnisch of
Family Life
Radio speaks with John and "The Grafting" video
producer
Andrew
Manzano, bringing words of encouragement to birth
mothers and adoptive parents. |
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Aug. 8,
2011 -
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Sarah Harnisch of
Family Life
Radio speaks with John about adoption and his new
video, "The Grafting," in addition to the origin of the
song and insights about his family. |
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Aug. 8,
2011 -
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Pilgrim Radio, a network of 4 stations and 41
translators, talks with John about his early years with
Petra and the inspiration for some of the classic radio
hits. |
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July 21,
2011 -
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In this entertaining interview, Mike Rimmer of
CrossRhythms.com in the UK talks with John about
Kickstarter and the funding of his new CD, "The Greater
Cause." |
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June 1,
2011 -
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Paul Edwards of The Paul Edwards Program on WLQV 1500 AM
in Detroit, MI, talks with John about his new project
with Kickstarter, his beginnings with Petra and John's
take on Classic Petra. |
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Nov. 21,
2010 -
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John joined KSET Talk Radio hosts Brian Bishop and Rob
Priest Sunday, Nov. 21 for 85 minutes of talk-time and
music on "Beyond the Riff." "Beyond the Riff" is a
totally different news talk program that looks at the
history of Christian rock and metal, secular rock and
metal, as well as cutting edge ministries. |
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Jan. 14,
2010 -
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Phil Kvamme of
MCBI
Radio talks about John's upcoming concert in the
Twin Cities area and the Minnesota cold, plus catching
up on John's musical life since their last interview. |
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April 24,
2009 -
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Top Rock, a one-hour radio special on CKZW 1650 AM,
Montreal, Canada, speaks with John about his beginnings
in music and Head East, his start and the end of Petra
plus John's solo career. Translations are in French. |
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April 21,
2009 -
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Phil Kvamme of
MCBI
Radio talks with John in this insightful GMA
interview, covering Christianity in India, the
background of The Grafting, and the changing state of
the economy and it's effects on music sales and
production in America. |
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April 19,
2009 -
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The hilarity continues with Brian Mason of "The
Brian Mason Show" and John cracking up with comedian
John Morgan, aka "President George W. Bush." But watch
out - George W. can preach it too! |
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April 19,
2009 -
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Join Brian Mason live on "The
Brian Mason Show" along with John and his wife
Dorla, who adds a unique perspective to the story of
John's past, including tales of early Head East and
Petra - all in a very entertaining and humorous way! |
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Jan. 21,
2009 -
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Chris & Emily from
Family
Life Radio in Phoenix discuss the Holy Spirit's work
and correction in John's life, the importance of staying
in God's Word, and his latest project, The Grafting. |
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Sept. 23,
2008 -
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Jim Raider of
WORQ
Radio in Green Bay, WI talks with John about his new
project, "The Grafting," and the new direction in John's
music and his concerts. |
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Sept. 5,
2008 -
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The Reach FM Morning Show in Ft. Lauderdale talks with
John about his early Christian life before Petra, Bob's
invitation to join the band, and the meaning behind the
single "Face of God." |
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Aug. 12,
2008 -
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John talks with Steve Webb of
The Original Lifespring Show about his pre-Petra
life, II Guys from Petra, plus an explanation of John's
mission statement and commentary on The Grafting songs. |
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Aug. 10,
2008 -
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Sonja Vaughn of
KTLR 890
interviews John about The Grafting and how his
experiences in the rock days of the past has influenced
what he does today. |
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July 17,
2008 -
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Author Amy Hammond Hagberg of "Blog
Talk Radio - God Unplugged" chats with John about
his past and the spiritual warfare he has seen, both in
his own life and in that of others, as well as sharing
how to battle the enemy and the problems that arise in
life because of Satan's attacks. |
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June 4,
2008 -
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Listen in as Mike Rimmer of
RIMMERAMA, a radio show broadcast on Cross Rhythms
in the UK, explores John's past with Head East, Petra
and II Guys, his new CD and new band - plus a few
well-timed jokes for good measure. |
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June 1,
2008 -
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Brian Mason of
"The Brian Mason Show" visits with John in
this entertaining and humorous interview, covering "The
Grafting," John's family, and how he was on a first-name
basis with the dean in his college days (and NOT because
he was such a great student!). |
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March 30,
2008 -
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John Hudson of KLTY's
New Music Cafe and John enjoy a lively conversation
about his new album, "The Grafting," John's walk with
the Lord, and how Mac computers have a mind of their
own. |
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Jan. 22,
2008 -
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KVRK's
morning host Chris Goodwin talks with John in this funny
and entertaining interview covering such topics as "The
Grafting" and the family connection behind it, John's
woodworking ability, and "Vertical Expressions" taking
up space in Bob's garage. |
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Jan. 5,
2008 -
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Following a live rendition of "More Power To Ya" by II
Guys from Petra, Jerry Bryant of
Full Circle Jesus Music talks with John and
Bob about Petra's early beginnings at college and with
Greg X. Volz, Bob's first meeting with John, and the
inspiration behind "Grave Robber." |
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Sept. 6,
2007 -
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John relays how II Guys from Petra began because of a
Canadian college's request for Bob to lead worship - and
a WI promoter's desire for an acoustic concert from
John. Host is Terry Vanveen of
CHVN from Alberta, Canada. |
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Sept. 6,
2007 -
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CJOA
of Thunder Bay, Ontario, speaks with John about the
reasons for Petra's retirement, the changes in ministry
and audience reaction to II Guys, John's description of
a II Guys event, and an update on John's solo project. |
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March 26, 2007 -
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"The
Family Friendly Morning Show with Doug & Kim"
interviews John Schlitt and Bob Hartman (II Guys from
Petra). Included in this humorous segment is a trip down
Petra Memory Lane, audience (and hosts) stories and
appreciations of the band,
cuts off "Vertical Expressions," and the II Guys story.
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Nov. 15,
2006 -
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Family Net Radio interviews John. |
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Oct. 26,
2006 -
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John talks with
eMerge about the Petra days and his passion for
young people. |
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Oct. 12,
2006 -
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John talks about his life in music with
eMerge and how living the "high life" almost cost
him his real life. His compelling story includes his
conversion to Christianity and how Jesus Christ
literally saved his life and gave him purpose. |
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Oct. 4, 2005 -
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WAY-FM
interviews John Schlitt just prior to the Petra video
taping in Nashville, TN. The Petheads, the evening's
upcoming taping, past Petra performances and John's
future are covered.
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Nov. 2005 -
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Christian Music Rewind talks with John about the
history of the band and the 'revolving door' era,
including the time he almost called it quits, as well as
a recap of the Farewell video taping and the retirement
of Petra. |
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Oct. 18, 2003 -
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Petra performs live on
ZJAM
and offers up cuts off their current album, "Jekyll &
Hyde," plus past hits, interviews, audience call-ins and
more. |
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Aug. 23, 2003 -
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Dr. Mark Muirhead of
Around
the World Radio speaks with Bob about the new album, "Jekyll &
Hyde". |
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July 4, 2003 -
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Debi McMorrow of
WCIC in Peoria, IL, takes a trip down memory lane with John,
traveling from his life in Head East through his years with Petra
and beyond. |
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June 19, 2003 -
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WVFJ in Atlanta
speaks with John about his life before Christ, a pop quiz on the
1980s and a few words on the upcoming album, "Jekyll & Hyde."
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April 13, 2003 -
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Dr. Mark Muirhead of
Around
the World Radio talks with John about the war in Iraq and the
kids whose parents are in the military, the upcoming Petra album,
and some interesting trivia about the early meeting of Greg X. Volz
and John Schlitt. |
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April 13, 2002 -
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Christian Rock.net interviews John Schlitt. |
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April 2, 2002 -
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Petra sits down with "Today's Christian Music" to offer an
"Unplugged" concert/broadcast. |
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March 1, 2002 - Ken Brooks of
KGBI
(Omaha, NE) speaks with John about the recent Petra
personnel changes, "Revival" and the meaning behind "How
Long."
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Part 2 - 2 megs *wav format |
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Feb. 16, 2002 -
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Rob Smith at WJYI
in Milwaukee, WI talks with John - and gains a perspective on the
past, the future, and finds out some answers to some rather unusual
questions! |
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Feb. 14, 2002 -
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Valentine's Day interview with Joe Buchanon of
www.Radio91.com
in Rockford, IL. John speaks of his wife, his family - and his
Valentine's message - a sure-fire winner to please any spouse!
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Feb. 6, 2002 -
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Jim Raider of WORQ
Radio in Green Bay, WI talks with John about Petra's latest release
"Revival," John's history and Petra's future. |
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Dec. 8, 2001 -
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Sue Dempster talks with Dorla Schlitt about her life with John.
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Nov. 25, 2001 - 2nd Soul 2 Soul interview with John
Schlitt & Bob Hartman on the upcoming release of
"Revival"
Part 1 - 1.0 meg
Part 2 - 16.0 megs
Part 3 - 15.3 megs
Part 4 - 14.6 megs
Part 5 - 3.2 megs |
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Oct. 18, 2001 -
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Scott Thunder of
Today's Christian Music interviews John about the upcoming new
release, "Revival." |
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Oct. 7, 2001 -
(Real Audio)
Hour-long interview by
Calvary Chapel in Zanesville, Ohio, aired on
WYBZ, a
mainstream "oldies" station. John speaks of his life and history
with Head East
and Petra, plus the upcoming release of Revival. |
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February 25, 2001 -
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Soul2Soul
Radio interview. Read more |
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January 9, 2001 -
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Sue Dempster asks John questions that came from the Petheads at
http://www.thepetrazone.net/
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Nov. 20, 1987 -
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Foster Brown's "Love Talks" program at WCM Radio in Detroit,
interviews Bob Hartman, Johnny Lawry, Mark Kelly, Louie Weaver and
John Schlitt. Christian opposition to rock music, Petra's concert
with the Beach Boys and Bob's high school days are covered, plus
hard-hitting questions by Foster Brown and audience callers.
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Aug. 25, 1986 -
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WCM Radio in Detroit interviews Bob Hartman and new singer John
Schlitt about Petra's new sound and their timeless message. |
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