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OnlineHost: Copyright 1995 America Online, Inc. OnlineHost: With a platinum album, a Grammy, two gold records : and a gold video under their belts, DC TALK has : forged new roads. Instead of relying on the past to : keep them on their well-established path, the : members of DC TALK have yet again become musical : trail-blazers, a fact that is evident on their : fourth and upcoming ForeFront Communications : relase, "Jesus Freak."
ChristOnLi: Welcome everyone to Christianity Online and the Bowl Auditorium! ChristOnLi: We're ready to begin! ChristOnLi: Welcome DC Talk! Do you have any opening comments?
DCTalkLive: Thanks for having us. We are going to do something unique to night, we are going to take 3 twenty minute turns. Right now Michael Tait is onstage. Hi, thanks for joining us tonight. How can we help you?
ChristOnLi: All right ! Bendigado has the first question this evening. Question: In your christian walk, what has been the toughest battle(s) you've faced?
DCTalkLive: Being consistent in my walk with Christ. Because it is hard onstage, being told "you're great" and 'your awsome'. When you really know your just like anybody else in need of God's grace.
Question: There is a rumor going around that one of you guys is engaged. Is this true?
DCTalkLive: Toby is the only one married, Kevin and I are not engaged. And not...
Question: Who in Christian music has most influenced each of you?
DCTalkLive: Michael likes Russ Taff, Larry Norman and the 77's
Question: DC Talk how did you get started in the Music?
DCTalkLive: We met in college and became best friends. We started writing music, got a record deal, moved to Nashville...yada yada yada.
Question: what are the plans for the group this next year?
DCTalkLive: To work like a dog. And a 60 city arena tour in the spring that begins in Feb.
Question: When does "Free At Last: The DC Talk Movie" come out?
DCTalkLive: That's what we all want to know. If you find out...tell us. We really don't know at this point.
Question: There is a lot of rumors that have been goning around about what is happening with Kevin and that the band is splitting, what is your reply to this?
DCTalkLive: Rumors are a disease. Everything is fine. We have no plans of splitting up. We'll evolve til we disolve. And if you hear any more rumors of Kevin, tell the person 'if you don't have anything good to say, don't say anything at all'.
Question: What is your guys favorite song on Jesus Freak?
DCTalkLive: Jesus Freak, believe it or not. And...Day By Day. ... and
Question: What was the motivation for the song "Love is a verb"?
DCTalkLive: Putting words into action. And not just telling your brother or sister that you love them, but showing them.
Question: What are these plans I hear for a jesus freak bible study?
DCTalkLive: We are working with a company called 'Interlink'. They work with youth ministers. their number is 615-790-9080
Question: So tell us more about your latest release
DCTalkLive: It's the most inovative thing to date for dc Talk. Personally, I've never felt more passionate about a project vocally. I've also lost my voice trying to sing on the new songs, the way I did them in the studio.
Question: Hi, we saw you in concert in Saginaw on Thursday night. Does Michael have his voice back yet?

DCTalkLive: Thursday night was the first time in history that I've lost my voice. You saw part of history.
Question: What inspired someone to make a documentary about the group
DCTalkLive: The relationship between the three of us that was so diverse.
Question: When is the movie Free At Last coming out?
DCTalkLive: We don't know yet.
Question: what message are you trying to send out with "Jesus Freak"?
DCTalkLive: We are ardent followers of Jesus Christ. In a time where being a Christian is more of a challenge than ever. We must press on in our pursuit of holiness and of our love for our fellow man.
Question: I'd be interested to know if any of you had any career ambitions before you had any clue you'd be in the Christian music business? (Lauren, OH)
DCTalkLive: Politics or real estate and somewhere in the back of my mind, singing professionally.
Question: Question to DCTALK: Of course, I haven't heard it all yet, but It seems that your new album has a different style of music. Why did you decide to take a different tack? What type of music are most of the songs?
DCTalkLive: The album is very diverse as usual with dc Talk. This happens because we have 3 individuals with 3 differents tastes. With this project, we have been in one accord more than ever. There is something for everyone. From modern rock to Euro-rock to funk.
Question: I've seen you before at Fishnet and was very impressed when you talked to us after the show...above and beyond. Do you guys still get to interact like that?
DCTalkLive: Every night. dc Talk lives and breathes to share with people our life experiences and find out about theirs.
Question: You all seem so close, but are there times, especially on the bus, that you just need your own space?? HONESTLY! :)
DCTalkLive: We are like a family and yes there are those times. Michael has to go. Thanks for everyone. My home number is... 555-5555! See you on the road.

DCTalkLive: Kevin is here with us now.
ChristOnLi: Hello Kevin. Thanks for joining us. Question: Who have been your greatest influences, both in your faith and yourmusic?
DCTalkLive: C.S. Lewis, the Smiths.
Question: Do you enjoy what you do?
DCTalkLive: Terribly much.
Question: How did you come to know Jesus Christ?
DCTalkLive: By complete divine intervention. I was 12 years old kneeling by a couch in Grand Rapids, MI
Question: What is the hardest thing for you while you are on tour?
DCTalkLive: Being able to sleep.
Question: who is greer on the answering machine recording on Free At Last?
DCTalkLive: Todd Collins with Gotee Records.
Question: Do you feel that since you sing christian rap, do you feel that it has been tougher tobecome famous?
DCTalkLive: First of all, I don't sing rap, I just sing. Toby does all of the rapping. I don't think the style of music has anything to do with the degree of feeling more or less famous.
Question: what do you do for fun with your free time?
DCTalkLive: Stay up late. Drink coffee. Driving at night.
Question: Have you considered branching out in the secular market as a means of salt and light (in the tradition of M.W. Smith)?
DCTalkLive: I consider it a part of the natural evolution of dc Talk.
Question: Guy's, any plans for a Jesus freak long form video?
DCTalkLive: There are plans for more videos from the record, but not a long form.
Question: You guys absolutely blew teh house down on Leno a while back! What kind of feedback did you get from Jay and will you be back on The Tonight Show again?
DCTalkLive: It was a great experience. jay was very down to earth. Rebbeca DeMornay was interested in Christianity.
Question: What is your favorite DCTalk song?
ChristOnLi: Thanks Michael

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