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Purity Girls (ft. Nikki Leonti)

Purity Girls (ft. Nikki Leonti)

FromRock That Doesn't Roll: The Story of Christian Music


Purity Girls (ft. Nikki Leonti)

FromRock That Doesn't Roll: The Story of Christian Music

ratings:
Length:
39 minutes
Released:
May 22, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In 2001, teen singing sensation Nikki Leonti was on her way to a promising Christian music career. She had two hit CCM records, and - as a pop princess who swore to refrain from premarital sex - the support of big evangelical media organizations like James Dobson’s Focus on the Family. But then, at age 18, the “purity girl” Leonti announced she was pregnant, and lost it all. With insight from author and podcaster Devi Abraham, journalist and producer Andrew Gill (Sound Opinions), and historian Leah Payne (God Gave Rock and Roll to You: a History of Contemporary Christian Music) explore how Christian music purity icons like Nikki Leonti, along with their fans, walked the tightrope of purity culture, lost their balance, and learned to put their lives back together again after they fell.   Do you have a Christian rock story to tell? Leave us a message at (629) 777-6336.If you want more seasons of Rock That Doesn’t Roll, you can support us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/rtdrYou can connect with us on Instagram or by emailing RTDRpod@gmail.comSign up for our Substack to keep up with show developments.Buy RTDR merch here.
Released:
May 22, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (17)

Christian rock has long been the target of jokes, but the effect it had on evangelical kids in the 80s, 90s and early 2000s is worth serious consideration. We’re looking at personal stories from people who grew up listening to CCM. Expect hilarious moments and heartfelt yearning in equal measure. If you’ve had any experience with Christian music, we hope your own story makes more sense to you after listening. If you’ve never given Christian music any thought beyond a punchline, we hope you’ll gain a deeper understanding of a subculture that’s shaping the world around us now.