The Stuff of Staying Together: Over the Rhine’s Linford Detweiler on Drunkard's Prayer

Over the Rhine’s album Drunkard’s Prayer continues to dazzle and delight fans and newcomers. But the story behind it... of the near collapse of the marriage of Linford Detweiler and Karin Bergquist, and the remarkable salvation of their relationship and music, is a moving one, and a challenge to all who would know the hard-earned joys of marriage.

This week I talked with Linford about the album, the experiences behind it, and the future. Here are the highlights of that conversation . . .