“hashtag sharkfacts.” - an interview with Dave Luetkenhoelter

“hashtag sharkfacts.” - an interview with Dave Luetkenhoelter

Author: Rock in a Hard Place April 26, 2023 Duration: 1:41:59

James and Jon Micah welcome Dave Luetkenhoelter, former bass player of Kutless, to the show! On this episode of Rock In a Hard Place, we catch up with our good friend, and hear about his life with his family down in Texas! Dave tells us about his work in student ministry, and encouraging students to have healthy spiritual disciplines in their life. We talk about some of our favorite touring and recording memories from his time in the band, epic prank wars, recording at Abbey Road Studios, and we even get his point of view on some “fan-favorite” prank stories. Be warned, we also discuss one of the most bizarre and traumatic experiences of our career. How God used a young fan named Gabby to galvanize within our group a deep passion for preaching the Gospel and helping people find faith in the Lord Jesus Christ - a story that impacted us deeply, and how it all got wrapped up in lies and deception. An almost book. Healing after manipulation based trauma. What God showed us even amidst all the confusion. Join us, and our friend’s very squeaky chair for a very inspiring conversation. Thanks Lucky!


For two decades, the members of Kutless have been a fixture in music, navigating the unique pressures of life on stage and the personal faith that grounds them. Rock in a Hard Place (A Kutless Podcast) is where founding members James and Jon Micah pull back the curtain on that entire journey. This isn't a polished retrospective; it's an ongoing conversation filled with the unvarnished realities of touring, creating, and growing up within a public ministry. You'll hear the kind of stories that only happen after twenty shared years in a van-absurd, laugh-out-loud moments from forgotten towns and cramped venues that perfectly balance more vulnerable reflections. The podcast delves into personal struggles and the complex challenges of existing at the intersection of art, commerce, and Christian culture, topics they approach with a hard-won perspective. Each episode feels like a candid talk between old friends who have seen it all, offering listeners a genuine connection that is as thought-provoking as it is entertaining. Tune in for a rare, behind-the-scenes listen that goes far beyond the music.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 17

Rock in a Hard Place (A Kutless Podcast)
Podcast Episodes
“Kutless: Unshaken” - The Hearts of the Innocent Era [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:44
On this episode of Rock in a Hard Place, James and Jon Micah talk about AI and try to figure out if it’s going to take over the world! From how it’s affecting students in schools, to the impact AI is having on art and mu…
“Freestyling is the ultimate improv” - An Interview with KJ52 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:34
On this episode of Rock in a Hard Place, James and Jon Micah welcome a dear friend, legendary rapper Jonah Sorrentino, also known as KJ-52! The Guinness World Record holder and winner of the “first” Dove Award by a Tooth…
“We had like 20 Rambos surrounding us.” - Adventures in Ukraine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:39:06
On this episode of Rock in a Hard Place, James and Jon Micah share fond memories and funny stories from their travels throughout Ukraine in 2015-2016. The guys from Kutless discovered a nation full of beautiful and amazi…
“I almost quit our band.” - Rock or Worship band? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30:22
Reflecting on the recording of their seminal album ‘Strong Tower’, Jon Micah and James dive deeper into issues within the band. Young men dealing with inter-relational conflict, competitiveness, ego, and the struggling w…
Interview with Nate Parrish from Kutless - “I am doctor" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30:06
On this episode of Rock in a Hard Place we welcome a very special guest (from our band), Nate Parrish! The other half of the “Guitar Department” joins us from his home in sunny California to talk about his life, his solo…
January 2004 - "this is gonna be gnarly" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:12
Hanging at the mall, shopping on Amazon. American flags: Designed in the USA, Made in China. Impostor moms trying to come backstage. Getting certified for Ski Patrol. The challenges of following your calling. Finishing o…
Jon Micah’s Story - “Top Gun, but with birds” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:39:10
Synesthesia. Ferrari red. Hashtag pickle facts on National Pickle Day. Pandemic hobbies. Updated turkey facts. Bald eagles. Clinical therapy. Empty robots. On this episode of ‘Rock in a Hard Place,’ Jon Micah shares abou…