guests : desperation band

Desperation Band, which began as a combination of the youth and college worship ministries of New Life Church in Colorado Springs, is a recording artist with Integrity Music under their "Vertical Music" label. They still continue to lead worship both within the student ministries and in the main services at New Life Church, as well as at the annual Desperation Conferences.

Led by Jon Egan, Jared Anderson, and Glenn Packiam, the Desperation Band has recorded four albums for Integrity music, including their self-titled debut, their sophomore effort "From the Rooftops", the critically acclaimed "Who You Are", and their most recent release "Everyone Overcome". They have also been featured on two New Life Church recordings, 2006's "My Savior Lives", and an all new project to be released in the fall of 2008. Their albums, all recorded live at New Life Church , appear on Integrity's Vertical Music label and feature "high-energy, passionate new worship songs that convey the hunger of their generation for God." Desperation Band was originally formed in 2001, when New Life pastor David Perkins suggested the three worship leaders/songwriters play together at the first Desperation Conference. Held annually in July, Desperation Conferences draw thousands of college and high school students who are desperate for a deeper walk with God.

The Desperation Band leads worship on a weekly basis at _tag, New Life Church's High School ministry, as well as at theMILL, New Life's college ministry. Made up of three worship leaders and several other musicians, the band also travels to conferences, churches, and concerts throughout the country. Desperation is best known for writing songs like "Rescue", "Beauty of the Lord", "I Am Free", and more. Many of these songs have been covered by many other bands and churches, the most notable being the Newsboys' recording and performing of "I Am Free". Desperation Band's songs are sung in churches throughout America and around the world.

In addition to their work with Desperation Band, several of the members have also branched out on their own. Jared Anderson has recorded two solo projects for Integrity music, "Where to Begin" and the recently released "Where Faith Comes From". Glenn Packiam, known for his theologically deep messages, reveals "How Your Life Can Make A World of Difference" in his first book, Butterfly in Brazil (2007, Tyndale House).