Disciple are evangelists, missionaries, preachers, living examples and musicians.  They are a shining light into the world today and even though some question appearances, style and music..no one can question the heart of Disciple when hearing them minister to thousands of screaming fans.  If it wasn't for some ground breaking from these guys, many hard rock and hard core bands would have no where to go in Christian music.  This is one band you can bet on they won't be selling out anytime soon!

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Dennis:  For those that may not be familiar with Disciple, tell us a little about the style of the music and how you guys began.
Brad : I always say that we are hard, rock-n-roll, but some people say we’re metal or rap-core. We started 11 years ago when we were, 16, 17, and 18 years old. We just met and started jamming around at the church. Eventually we started playing shows and things have just slowly progressed from there.

Dennis:  With now 5 CD's under your belts, what has been your favorites both by album and by song?
Tim: Favorite album – Back Again – We spent a lot more time developing the songs on Back Again and there are a couple of songs that are completely different than anything Disciple has ever done. As a whole, I think it is our best album.  Favorite songs - "Turmoil" from This Might Sting a Little, and the title track off Back Again.

Kevin:  Favorite album – Back Again – We put a lot of time into.  Favorite song(s) – The title track off Back Again and "Fill My Shoes" from My Daddy Can Whip Your Daddy.

Brad:  Favorite album – Back Again – We worked really hard on this album.  Favorite songs – "Hardened" and "Remembering" off the Back Again album.

Dennis:  Your latest CD, Back Again, in my opinion is your best yet!  We had the chance to review the CD a few days before it hit the streets and the style seems to be changing very slightly in the direction of maturity.  I know in the past you have credited bands like White Cross and Petra for influence.  What seems to be the musical influence that you feel today?  Or what bands seem to be going in a direction that you see yourselves going towards musically?
Tim:  As far as Petra and White Cross, I would have to say that for me they are really just influences on our ministry, not necessarily our music. Musically, obviously P.O.D and Blindside have really great sounds, but it is also influence by the mainstream sound as a whole.

Kevin:  A lot of modern rock bands are influencing us musically right now. I plan on singing more on the next album, and we really want to have a great hook to every song. We basically just want to make great music.

Brad:  I wouldn’t say that Petra or White Cross has had a musical influence on me in particular. I listen to all kinds of mainstream music and try to keep up with what is going on with the kids.  

Dennis:  With so many Christians, image seems to mean so much.  People tend to label what a "Christian" looks like.  I am personally a fan of stepping outside the box and even sport a few tattoos myself.  It really makes my blood boil when someone sees a poster of some of our concerts and I hear that piercing sound, "they don't look Christian."  How do you respond to people like that that put labels on others outside the box?
Kevin:  Well, we wrote a song about that exact thing. It is called "Not the Same" and it is off the new album. Appearance means nothing, but our heart is what counts. In 1 Samuel 16:7 it says "Man looks at the outward appearance, but God looks at the heart." One time I saw a street preacher in Knoxville and I went up to shake his hand and thank him for being bold and he said to me "Son, how can you be of God when you look, dress, and smell like the world." He went on to say that he couldn’t tell me apart from the rest of the world. I was shocked at first, but then replied "I am sorry that you don’t know me well enough to judge me by my heart, but if we are going to judge only on appearances, then you look no different than every crooked thief on Wall Street in a suite and tie."

Dennis:  I have had the pleasure of promoting 4 shows with you guys now and have seen the sincerity behind all three of you.  I also know that you guys always do an altar call every performance and chance you get.  When I preach, I have taken your guys example and always do that as well.  So I want to thank you for being that light to me.  But for those that may not understand to story behind it, can you explain the drive and passion behind your altar calls?
Kevin:  I grew up watching bands like Petra, White Cross, and Carman, and they all did altar calls in the middle of their set. We knew that music was an effective way to prepare someone for an altar call and that is what we have always wanted to do – use music to bring kids to Christ. There have been so many amazing stories that have transpired throughout the ministry of Disciple, but there is one in particular that is special. Around five years ago, there was a young man who received Christ at one of our concerts, and then was killed on his way home that night. I will never forget the impact that it had on all of us. That night reaffirmed to us that it could always be someone’s last night to receive Christ, and we wanted to be sure to give them that opportunity.

Dennis:  Your lyrics and actions scream, literally, "Christian".  So many bands are running back and forth between the Christian and secular scene and many bands I admire so much for being able to do so.  Also, many bands that are even less successful than Disciple have signed major record deals.  What are the thoughts of where Disciple falls in the avenue of that approach?
Tim:  Ultimately a goal of ours is to be successful in the secular scene, we don’t necessarily want to cross over but we would like to see our music made available to the secular world. We have seen some success with the limited secular distribution that we have had, but obviously we have had more success in the Christian world. The one thing we do know and trust, is that right here is where God has us for now and in His time and in His way we will be able to make that next step.

Dennis:  A lot of discussion goes on in our site dealing with the issue of secular music. Our stance towards Christian teens has always been that they must weigh whether the music is a positive or negative influence in their life. What are your thoughts on the influence of secular music on Christian teens.
Kevin:  I think that music is very influential in a teens life, and that whether they realize it or not what they do listen to can sometimes effect their behavior. I believe that if they listen to the word of God in music that is has a major positive impact on their life.

Dennis:  If you could name a band, past and present, that you could tour with, who would it be and why?
Tim:  P.O.D – They are such a well known band that they are going to pull a ton of kids to the show, both secular and Christian, but at the same time they are on the same page as us as to why they are playing music.

Brad:  In the past we would go on tour with Def Leppard, so I could watch them play every night. Today I would want to tour with Reba Macentire – for the crowd J/K .

Dennis:  Temptation is something that all of us no matter sex, age or race deal with daily.  How do you guys deal with those temptations on the road and what are your words of encouragement to teens reading this article now?
Kevin: First of all, I would like to reiterate (even though you stated it in the question) the fact that all of us in Disciple face temptation daily. For me, when we are on the road, it is much easier to deal with temptation. I feel like we are on a mission, and I have to stay ready to speak with kids about God, and I am more diligent in keeping my quiet times with Him. Also, we are together most of the time and able to hold each other accountable. It is when I am home that I face the most temptation. Even though I may not be ministering through Disciple that night, I have to constantly remind myself that I am ministering regardless of where I am. I think the key to temptation is spending time with God. In His presence there is fullness of joy, and the joy of the Lord is my strength. If these two things are true then we need his joy if we expect to have strength to overcome temptation. And the only place to find joy is in His presence.

Dennis:  I always give the band the final chance to plug or add anything I have missed.  Maybe give us an answer to a question you wished I would have asked.
Kevin:  We’ve been filming for an upcoming DVD that will have a bonus CD of a 45 minute live performance of Cornerstone, NC. It will have tons of footage of us on the road and at home being crazy! The videos for "Back Again" and "One More Time" will also be on it. We hope it will be out before Christmas. Be looking for it in stores and on our website www.disciplerocks.com.  Also, we are going in the studio in January to record a new album. It’s going to be our best album to date. It will probably be available in stores late Spring or early Summer.

Dennis:  Thanks guys!!!!! 

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