Ep. 1 - This Little Light of Mine

How do you take one of the most beloved children’s songs of all time and make it brand new? In this first episode of The Slugs & Bugs Podcast, Randall Goodgame sits down with John-Mark McGaha to talk about his irresistible a cappella arrangement of “This Little Light of Mine.”

With influences ranging from Take 6 to the TV show Scrubs, John-Mark pulls back the curtain on his creative process—sharing how early musical memories and nerdy chord progressions all came together to make a fresh take on this classic Sunday school song.

But beyond the craft, “This Little Light of Mine” carries a timeless message: we are called to shine the light of Christ in a dark world. John-Mark and Randall reflect on the importance of teaching children not just the melody, but the meaning—that their voices, their lives, and their faith can illuminate hope wherever they go.

✨ Resources & Links:

• Watch the “This Little Light of Mine” music video → https://youtu.be/msc_JW2eTfo 

• Preorder the new Sunday Songs album → https://slugsandbugs.com/products/sunday-songs-cd

• Explore more Slugs & Bugs music → https://slugsandbugs.com/

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