- Volume 1 - sometime in 1995 :)
"'cuz we realize this "band thing" will fade away, but the only things left standing are the things of eternity. :)"
- Volume 2 - a little later in 1995
"It was more for fun. We didn't have intentions of going to Nashville and trying to get a record deal."
- Volume 3 - even later in 1995!
"The sun is resting lazily above the Tennessee hills tonight. As it sinks lower it spreads an auburn color delicately to the hazy summertime clouds that enclose it."
- Volume 4 - sometime after 8/12 in 1995
"They also want to release 'Flood' to radio and video to VH1. Pretty exciting stuff, but it makes us all cautiously nervous."
- Volume 5 - still 1995!
"I have become convinced that it is God's desire for us to live courageously and thankfully in the "gift of each moment."
- Volume 6 - sometime after 9/25/95
"The book really opened my eyes to the shocking reality of child abuse, but in the song we didn't just want to stop there. We wanted to show the hope and healing of Christ."
- Volume 7 - it was at least 10/12/95 :)
"Please know that their music has been a tremendous blessing and has been one of the few real things that has kept me going through some of the rough times here in Russia."
- Volume 8 - It was definitely December 9, 1995!
"They are not great philosophers of lyrics and spiritual enlighteners, they are vessels, and they were willing to be used......and I
think you'll agree with me in saying God is using them."
- Volume 9 - January 18, 1996
"I was just told today about a Christian Novelties distributor that acquired 2 copies [Frail], and sold them for $500 each."
- Volume 10 - February 15, 1996
"This is your chance to see one the hottest rising multi-format bands that A3 [adult album alternative], Alternative, and Top 40 are invited to partake."
- Volume 11 - March 16, 1996
"The chant is part of a Catholic Easter Mass written in the 12th century... and translates into 'The Lamb has redeemed us, Christ (who is) blameless in the (eyes of the) Father.'"
- Volume 12 - April 19, 1996
"We have been continually surprised and humbled by the many ways that God has continued to work through us and our music. Doors continue to open and the only explanation is that it is God who is at work here."
- Volume 13 - May 19, 1996
"Anyhow, we're having a lot of fun, and we're totally blown away by what God is doing through us. We don't take any credit for it."
- Volume 14 - June 14, 1996
"It's the song that climbs four notches to number 30 this week on Casey's top 40. Here's Jars of Clay with Flood."
- Volume 15 - August 1, 1999
"We've given up all hope on being professional now, and you can see that all we are just a bunch of dropouts!"
- Volume 16 - September 21, 1996
"What does it mean to live the Christian life in the
midst of the daily grind?"
- Volume 17 - October 27, 1996
"They are just 'beggars telling other beggars where they found
bread', to use a quote from A.W. Tozer, I believe."
- Volume 18 - November 24, 1996
"It's a great way to see them as 'good ole sweaty' people instead of actors on a stage."
- Volume 19 - December 19, 1996
" ... that God himself has a plan for my future, much greater than I could ever realize."
- Volume 20 - January 31, 1997
"I think music should reflect the heart, if it truly is art."
- Volume 21 - March 12, 1997
"Steve says it's hard for many people to understand what Jars of Clay are all about."
- Volume 22 - April 13, 1997
"The experience we've had in the last year has been more of one where we hang on for dear life than trying to find out how to make it happen."
- Volume 23 - May 25, 1997
"The
key word is, bridge, and that's what's happening, even between Christianity
and the culture..."
- Volume 24 - June 25, 1997
"I still look back on it and am amazed we're still friends."
- Volume 25 - July 26, 1997
"More mojo on the vocals, please!"
- Volume 26 - August 26, 1997
"What do you consider to be the most remarkable or surprising aspect of your overnight success?
Dan: The overnightness."
- Volume 27 - October 6, 1997
"We were all youth group kids, all products of church youth groups and we all through different experiences in youth group and camp and retreats were exposed to who the person Jesus was and I think our parents modeled that to a degree."
- Volume 28 - November 8, 1997
"But the Christian market, which gave birth to Jars of Clay, was infuriated
after the band's success led the group to cancel church concerts to play
in bars and clubs."
- Volume 29 - January 1, 1998
"Seatbelt Tuba - where did you get the name for that disc?"
- Volume 30 - March 17, 1998
"The band also has heard from angry non-believers who bought a Jars CD
and were upset that something they thought was so cool turned out to be,
gulp, Christian!"
- Volume 31 - July 1, 1998
"'Saints or sinners?' (How many of the Seven Deadly Sins are the Jars of
Clay guilty of? They 'fess up!) "
- Volume 32 - February 12, 1999
" Well, we play different roles to an extent: Steve, the
comedian/entertainer, Dan, the visionary, Matt, the foundation/balance,
me, the servant/peacemaker"
- Volume 33 - May 10, 1999
"Next they brought back the cover of Badfingers's No Matter What which even brought the 4Him fans to their feet!! ;)"
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