Q&A

Peer Magazine interviews with actors and Christian music artists.

2023
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December 2023: Melody Alisa

Melody Alisa is a Christian YouTuber. She enjoys being creative and creating content for God’s glory online.

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November 2023: KB

KB is a Christian rapper, entrepreneur, author, and podcast host of Southside Rabbi. He released his latest album, “His Glory Alone II,” this past August.

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October 2023: Ashley Hess

Ashley Hess is a singer/songwriter and a member of The King Will Come, a worship collective composed of writers, artists, composers and other creatives.

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September 2023: Lacy Abercrombie

Lacy Abercrombie is a social media influencer who posts Christian comedy videos to TikTok and Instagram.

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Summer 2023: Kirby Kelly

Kirby Kelly is a speaker, writer and podcast host of “Bought + Beloved.” She seeks to teach the Bible to the next generation.

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May 2023: Terrian

Terrian is a Christian singer/songwriter and vocalist in TobyMac’s band, DiverseCity. She released an EP, “Genesis of Terrian,” in 2021.

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April 2023: Katherine Warnock

Katherine Warnock is the Vice President of Content on The Chosen, a global hit phenomenon TV drama about the life of Jesus Christ.

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March 2023: Tara Sun

Tara Sun is a writer, blogger, podcast host and debut author of “Surrender Your Story,” which releases this month. She chats with Peer about writing her book and what it truly means to surrender your story and fears to God.

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February 2023: Aaron McClain

Aaron McClain is a worship pastor at Vanguard Church and a singer/songwriter who released his latest single in summer 2022, “Sure.”

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January 2023: Cody Carnes

Cody Carnes is a worship leader and Christian artist who is passionate about creating spaces, where innovative artistry and authentic worship can collide. In late 2022, he released his latest album, “God is Good.”

2022
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December 2022: Ruth Chou Simons

Ruth Chou Simons is the bestselling author of several books including her most recent book, “Emmanuel,” a Christmas devotional. She is an artist, entrepreneur and speaker through her online shop at Gracelaced.com and her social media community. Ruth shares her journey of God’s grace intersecting daily life with word and art.

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November 2022: Maryanne J. George

Maryanne J. George is a worship leader, songwriter and musician who is currently a part of Maverick City Music. She made her solo debut in 2021 with her EP release “Not Just Stories” which debuted at number 12 on the top Christians Album Chart. She chats with Peer about songwriting, worship and mental health.

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October 2022: Katy Nichole

Katy Nichole is a 21-year-old Christian singer and songwriter. Her song “In Jesus Name (God Is Possible), went viral on TikTok in 2021. This year, she released an EP, “God is in The Story.” She chats with Peer about her viral song, her musical influences and advice she has for the upcoming generation.

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September 2022: transMission

As an Atlanta-based CCM band and ministry of The Salvation Army, transMission Worship exists to engage The Salvation Army and wider Church in new and revitalized expressions of worship and worship-driven mission. Joshua Powell serves as electric guitarist for the group.

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Summer 2022: Ashley Hetherington

Ashley Hetherington is a 24-year-old content creator, author and blogger behind “The Honey Scoop,” designed to equip and encourage readers to reach their full potential in God.

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May 2022: Colony House

Colony House is an American indie rock band from Franklin, TN. Caleb Chapman, the frontman, talks about growing up in a musical family, the band’s origin story and grief.

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April 2022: Anne Wilson

At 19 years old, Anne Wilson is a Christian singer/songwriter with a #1 Christian hit, “My Jesus.” Her debut album, “My Jesus,” releases in April 2022.

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March 2022: Meredith Foster

Meredith Foster is a Christian YouTuber, podcast host, and social media influencer. Since starting her YouTube channel in 2009, Meredith has shifted to talking about her faith and relationship with God, and encouraging her followers in anything she does.

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February 2022: Nicholas Helms and Erin Wikle

Lieutenant Nicholas Helms and Lieutenants Chris & Erin Wikle are Salvation Army officers (pastors) from the Western Territory. Having been friends for years, when the pandemic hit, they jumped at the chance to create music in a new way. Through the wonders of modern technology, they were able to record, edit and produce, despite living in two different states. Out of that experience, “Be Thou My Vision” was born.

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January 2022: Maddie Rey

Maddie Rey is a 23-year-old Christian recording artist, author, influencer, youth speaker, dancer and evangelist. As an author of “Dwell,” she makes it her mission to empower and encourage teens and young adults to find their purpose in Christ.

2021
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December 2021: Moriah

Moriah is a Christian recording artist, producer and actress who released her new EP, “Live from the Quarry” this month (December 2021).

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November 2021: Cade Thompson

Cade Thompson is a 20-year-old Christian singer/songwriter who just released his latest album in September 2021, “Bigger Story.” He chats with Peer about his new album, songwriting and pursuing music at a young age.

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October 2021: Riley Clemmons

Riley Clemmons is a 21-year-old Christian singer-songwriter known for her hit singles “Broken Prayers” and “Better For It”. She recently released an album in 2021 entitled “Godsend.” She chats with Peer about songwriting, remaining authentic in the music industry at a young age, of course, her newest album Godsend, and having hope.

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September 2021: Jo Saxton

Jo Saxton is an author, speaker, podcast host, and leadership coach dedicated to growing teams and empowering women to find their purpose.

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June 2021: Chandler Moore

Unorthodox, free spirit, rule breaker, one that breaks away from the herd. Maverick City Music is hard to define, but these are just some words that can describe this worship collective. Chandler Moore, a worship leader, songwriter, and instrumentalist, talks about being a part of Maverick and its impact on the world today.

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May 2021: Bailee Madison

As a multi-hyphenate Gen Z, Bailee Madison has been acting since the age of 7. In 2021, she stars in the Netflix original faith-based musical film, “A Week Away,” in which she is also a co-producer.

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April 2021: Lauren Alaina

“Wildflower” and “Road Less Traveled” country singer Lauren Alaina chats with Peer about her faith and family and how these have impacted her music. She released her latest album, “Getting Good,”and her new EP, “GettingOverHim” in 2020.

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April 2021: Hulvey

Hulvey is a 22-year-old Christian rapper who released his first EP, “BRKNHRT,” in 2020. Today, he releases his new album, “Christopher.” Last year in April 2020, he sat down with Peer to chat about his EP and his story coming from bagging groceries to working with Reach Records and rappers like Lecrae and Andy Mineo. Today, he talks more about his story including how he lives in freedom, maintaining faith in a pandemic, the heart behind his new album and what he’s learning from God each day.

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March 2021: Michael Cochren

Michael Cochren, of the musical group, Cochren & Co., sits down with Peer to talk about his new album, “Don’t Lose Hope,” that released in January 2021. Michael is a singer, songwriter and worship leader from southern Indiana, telling stories of hope, grace and second chances.

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February 2021: Jordan Feliz

Recording artist and songwriter Jordan Feliz released his new album, “Say It,” in January 2021 that talks about personal trials and his struggle with anxiety.

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January 2021: Grace Valentine

Grace Valentine is a 24-year-old author, speaker, writer, and friend who started a blog in college. Today, she writes towards college-aged girls, helping them in their identity and purpose.

2020
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December 2020: Outside Worship

Outside Worship is a trio of music makers who are bound together by their love of Jesus and born out of a desire for community in leading worship and songwriting.

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November 2020: Rashawn Copeland

Being shot and left for dead at 18 years old, and later on the brink of suicide in his mid-20s, author and speaker Rashawn Copeland ministers to people of all ages that because God found him in his mess, God can find you in your mess and bring you out of it.

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October 2020: Wande

Born into a Muslim family, Wande’s only exposure to Christianity was from her mother. Today, 24-year-old Wande is the first female Christian rapper at Reach Records with her debut album, “Exit” releasing earlier this year.

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September 2020: Brooke Robertson

Breakout artist Brooke Robertson is reclaiming her voice with her music.

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June 2020: Tauren Wells

A well-known name in your Christian playlist. This Grammy-nominated artist always tries to remain close to God, no matter what comes his way.

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May 2020: GAWVI

GAWVI has released a total of three albums—including his most recent album in April, “Heathen.”

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April 2020: Hulvey

20-year-old Hulvey was scrubbing toilets and bagging groceries when he felt a nudge from God to “let go.”

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March 2020: FourHymn

Joe, Nick, Nathanael and Karl came together in 2015 to form this contemporary Christian music group.

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February 2020: Janie Lazares

Janie Lazares advanced her career from an entry-level analyst to Vice President in just four years.

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January 2020: VERSES

The trio lives and breathes Christian music and are currently working on new music to release in 2020.

2019
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December 2019: Priscilla Sherir

The author of “Radiant” speaks to young women about identity and accepting that you are who God says you are.

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November 2019: Aaron Cole

Aaron Cole’s album covers growing up in poverty, working hard for his dreams and standing tall in his faith.

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October 2019: Crowder

Sitting down with Peer like friends over coffee, top Christian artist Crowder shares his heart.

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September 2019: Building 429

Lead singer and guitarist Jason Roy shares his story and the exciting evolution of Building 429.

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Summer 2019: Beth Guckenberger

“If you are passionate about something, start talking about it.”

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May 2019: 7eventh Time Down

Cliff Williams, the bass player of 7eventh Time Down, shares his walk with Jesus in this month’s Q&A.

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April 2019: David Wise

David Wise, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, is still the “same goofy kid who fell in love with skiing.”

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March 2019: Dave Pittman

Diagnosed with Tourette syndrome, the journey of “American Idol” David Pittman reflects his faith in Christ.

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February 2019: Lauren Daigle

Lauren Daigle’s interview our team back when we were the Young Salvationist magazine (2015).

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February 2019: Lauren Béa

Béa’s powerful vocals showcase each song with lyrics written about her life, faith, and family.

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January 2019: Mike Manning

Get the inside scoop on Mike Manning’s worldview as an actor, artist, producer.