Jayar - Afternoon Chats Archive

Past Thursday Afternoon Chats


Jayar and Ben, the lead singer of The Museum, fill out a Chick-fil-A job application.

Jayar talks with Michael Tait about his role as the new frontman for the Newsboys and their new album, Born Again.

Bebo and Jayar talk about family, Bebo's albums and Bebo's hobbies such as kayaking.

Jayar and Amy chat about their first crush, her new song "Better Than A Hallelujah," her best day ever and more.

Britt Nicole tells us about her favorite iPhone app, "Words with Friends" and tackles the 5 envelope including the question about her North Carolina accent.

Jayar and Mandisa discuss their Nashville connection, favorite TV shows, weight-loss and more.


Jayar challenges Brandon with the 5 envelopes. Who knew that Brandon loved NASA?

Jonny Diaz stops in to visit Jayar. They discussed the Princess Tea Party which is where they met. Jonny sang his number 1 single “More Beautiful You”, then ended up as a pawn in Jayar’s task of giving away Night of Joy tickets.

Super Bowl coach, beloved Tampa resident, and JOY FM listener TONY DUNGY checks in to take on the 5 envelopes with Jayar.

TED DEKKER takes on Jayar’s 5 Envelopes… Ted’s latest book has made the top 10 list of the New York Times best sellers list. He talks about his daughter being taken from him plus his childhood experiences of growing up near head hunter trips in Indonesia. Also, If you are an avid reader Ted breaks down the future of book vs. technology.

Jason of HAWK NELSON does a rare “NON ROCK Radio” interview with Jayar for a Thursday afternoon chat! Highlights include the apology to his Dad. PLUS A WORLD PREMIERE GONE WRONG! Part C includes a riveting game of “Hawk Nelson Song or Famous Race Horse?” with Jason’s dad in Canada.

Jars of Clay took on Jayar’s 5 envelopes from a bowling ally in Sarasota. It was the Sunshine State Bowling Challenge. The envelopes proved to be a tougher match than the bowling match

Geoff took on Jayar’s 5 envelopes a couple days before performing at the Chasco Fiesta. He talks about the advice he got from Michael W. Smith and Steven Curtis Chapman when Geoff’s oldest son got married. Also, which vocalist would Geoff preferred take over Geoff Moore and the Distance if he had to step off the road years ago.

She was DJ Tanner on Full House, her brother is Kirk Cameron, and she’s married to former Florida Panther Valeri Bure… needless to say 5 Envelopes were not enough!

Britt takes on the 5 envelopes with Jayar and his daughter, Kansas.



Part 1 - “Where do all those Dove Awards end up?”
Part 2 - Mark Hall tells a story about “I Heard the Bells”
Part 3 - Ideal Christmas morning for Mark Hall and his family
Part 4 - Mark Hall of Casting Crowns and one of his biggest struggles

Mike, the voice of VeggieTales' Larry the Cucumber, catches up with Jayar to discuss the new DVD release - The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything.

Chris and Jayar reminisce; Jayar brings up the wikipedia listing for Chris; Chris talks about his songs from his album, Hello Love.

Jayar and Bebo talk about family, life struggles and Bebo's self-titled album, Bebo Norman.

Cartoon of choice? How often do Switchfoot members hang out while not working? Weirdest place you’ve ever heard a Switchfoot song?

Will the long time bass player of Audio Adrenaline takes on Jayar’s 5 envelopes. Some of them get personal and some of them give you the inside scoop on a legendary band.


Third Day takes on Jayar’s final 2 envelopes on this Thursday afternoon chat… either the Morning Cruise tampered with envelope #5 or Mac and Tai can read minds!!!

Switchfoot’s Jon Foreman was half through Jayar’s 5 envelopes when the recording equipment distorted the back half of the interview. Jayar swiftly made a call to a well known linguist in the area who was able to translate the final moments with Jon Foreman.

Jayar and Matthew West crack open the first 2 evelopes on the Thursday Afternoon Chat.

Nick the lead singer of Salvador chats with Jayar about his views on illegal downloading and the challenges that come with new technology.

Warren Barfield talks with Jayar about the DNA of the song “Love is not a fight”. Who would have thought that it all started with a pretzel!

You’ll never hear the song “Love is here” the same way after the guys in 10th Avenue North give it some DNA with Jayar.


This years Gospel Music Awards Female Vocalist of the year finalist and former American Idol finalist Mandisa checks in with Jayar to talk some American Idol.

The legendary worship writer/performer from Waco, Texas takes on the Jayar's questions. Crowder is always entertaining and insightful but in this Thursday afternoon Chat we learn about his passion for his hometown of Waco in spite of the bad rap it gets...

Jayar and Smitty cover a lot of ground on this weeks “Thursday Afternoon Chat” … How Michael W. came to Faith, Who Smitty loves on American Idol and his favorite All time “Chick Flik”!


Jason Roy and Jayar have more in common than their initials. They both have 2 kids the same age. On this Thursday afternoon chat they dive into a very serious topic!

Listen to the Thursday afternoon chat with Jayar and Mark Schultz. Find out who he secretly would have loved to do a duo with!

