Inside Things

An encouraging word to hang in there even when things seem small and insignificant!   Hear how over the years small steps have taken this songwriter and another musician on to larger territory.   Concludes with the song "In the Hand of The Lord".

On this episode Music Director, Bob Hartman of WTGN, Lima OH interviews me with some probing questions. Hear what it's like to write songs for children for the Songs of Love Organization as well as other things this music director was curious about when it comes to the life of a singer/songwriter.    

Ever thought about hosting a concert in your home? Get ideas from this episode. Frances talks with the hostess from a recent house concert.  "Concerts in your home" is a movement across the U.S. that is really growing. If you enjoy music, would love to hear untold stories behind the songs in an informal atmosphere, consider this idea for your home.  Listen to Anita's thoughts about creating a guest list, preparing her home and what it was like to see Frances perform right in her own living room. http://www.concertsinyourhome.com/ - a website that will tell you all you need to know about hosting a house concert. Hear an e-mail Frances received from a reader of her 'blog' and read the story of the man who took great steps to see a dream of his come true here: http://blackchristiannews.com/news/2010/03/getting-the-word-out-stars-align-for-massive-audio-bible-cd-set.html  

Women Who Dare To Believe Musical (2nd part interview) w/ Bonnie Keen & Nan Gurley.

Interview w/ Bonnie Keen (First Call) & Nan Gurley - composers of "Women Who Dare To Believe".

Interview with Mark Cable - Singer/Songwriter & father of six!

From losing my brakes, to hitting a house, to seeing the site where my brother died - this podcast tells the inside story of what it's like to be on the road sharing music.

Falling in love with each other, literally.  Hear the love story of Tom and Frances Drost and how they have managed to stay in love for 20 years.

Story behind the title "Inside Things". Hear how the CD project "Inside Things" got it's title and the story behind the song that is the theme song of this new podcast.      

Inside look at a songwriter's life.  1st episode of the new podcast called "Inside Things". In this podcast I introduce myself as a singer/songwriter from Newville, PA, podcasting from my Musical Creations Studio. I'll discuss new music, new projects and tidbits from my experiences as a full time musician. I introduce the theme of the podcast as one that takes a look at our 'inside things' that might keep us from living life to the fullest by sharing some of my own honest 'inside things' from time to time. News: Heading to Canada for events, then to MD, and off to Lancaster last of all to end out the year of 2009. New project: A new project coming soon! An instrumental CD featuring piano along with some other instruments. Order music on-line at www.francesdrost.com. Sermon sample: "How To 'Dress' in Times of Stress" - a sample of teaching I did at a church in Mechanicsburg, PA in November 2009. Hear what I sound like as a speaker. : ) Song sample: Sample a song called: "The Hand of The Lord", a song