Theology of Music

In this episode, Pastor Joel and Pastor Nathan Dodd (from Liberty Baptist) talk about the song "What A Beautiful Name" written by Ben Fielding and Brooke Ligertwood from Hillsong Worship. Verse 1: You were the Word at the beginning One with God the Lord Most High Your hidden glory in creation Now revealed in You our Christ Chorus: What a beautiful Name it is What a beautiful Name it is T...

In this episode, Pastor Joel and Cliff talk about the song "Yes I Will" written by Eddie Hoagland, Jonathan Smith, and Mia Fieldes and released by Vertical Worship. Verse I count on one thing The same God that never fails Will not fail me now You won't fail me now In the waiting The same God who's never late Is working all things out You're working all things out Chorus Ye...

In this special episode, Pastor Joel discusses the importance of considering the source- that we take into account "who" are the people and churches that are writing the songs we sing on Sunday but doing so with balance and understanding. 

In this episode, Pastor Joel and Cliff talk about the song "Graves Into Gardens" written by Steven Furtick, Chris Brown, Tiffany Hammer, and Brandon Lake of Elevation Worship. Lyrics Verse 1 I searched the world But it couldn't fill me Man's empty praise and treasures that fade Are never enough Then You came along And put me back together And every desire is now satisfied Here...

"Is He Worthy?" In this episode, Pastor Joel and his good friend, Pastor Nate, discuss the 2018 Dove award nominee for " Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year" which was written by Andrew Peterson and Ben Shive in early 2018. Lyrics: Verse: Do you feel the world is broken? (We do) Do you feel the shadows deepen? (We do) But do you know that all the dark won't stop the li...

"Way Maker" In this episode, Pastor Joel and Cliff Lambert unpack the song "Way Maker" preformed by Sinach (originally), Leeland, and Michael W. Smith. Original song was written by Osinachi Okoro. Verse: You are here Moving in our midst I worship you I worship you You are here Working in this place I worship you I worship you You are here Moving in our midst I worship you I wor...

"The Blessing" In this episode, Pastor Joel discusses "The Blessing" a song written by Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes, and Chris Brown and Pastor Steven Furtick from Elevation. The lyrics are: [ Verse 1 ] The Lord Bless you And Keep you Make His Face Shine upon you And be gracious to you The Lord Turn His Face Toward you And Give you Peace[ x2 ] [ Chorus ] Amen, Amen, Amen Amen, Amen,...

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