Musically Speaking

Ken Myers is the founder of the Mars Hill Audio Journal . In this episode, we feature an excerpt from a Q&A session at the 2015 Auburn Avenue Pastors Conference, where Ken Myers discusses why more Chinese people are studying Bach than Westerners studying Chinese classical music. The Friday FIVE is a weekly five-minute podcast series from Musically Speaking that features five minutes of music comme...

In this episode of the Friday FIVE, I briefly highlight Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Musical Offering” (BWV 1079) and James R. Gaines’ “Evening in the Palace of Reason: Bach Meets Frederick the Great in the Age of Enlightenment. The Friday FIVE is a weekly five-minute podcast series from Musically Speaking that features five minutes of music commentary, examples, and recommendations from Jarrod Richey...

This past Sunday was the Superbowl, and before the game gets underway, there is always a buzz about the National Anthem. This episode of the Friday FIVE features some musical examples and commentary around the National Anthem and Jon Batiste. The Friday FIVE is a weekly five-minute podcast series from Musically Speaking that features five minutes of music commentary, examples, and recommendations...

This special Thanksgiving episode of Musically Speaking brings an episode of Redeemer Talk , where I discuss one of the most well-known hymns of this season of the year to highlight the often-forgotten trait of thankfulness in church music and culture. Hear excerpts from J.S. Bach's Cantata 192, 79, and Mendelssohn's Symphony 5 fourth movement. A written version of this post was published in the C...

In this reairing of our fifth episode of Musically Speaking , we take a listening tour through the rhythm, tune, and text changes that have come to Martin Luther’s famous hymn on Psalm 46. Below are button links to the PDFs mentioned in this special Reformation Day episode. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jar...

In this latest podcast episode of Musically Speaking , you can hear the conclusion from a lecture given by Jarrod Richey at The Classical Thistle Conference in Missouri last week. Here’s an excerpt from that lecture: Music is a genuine way to better understand God's world and character in a fuller way. And what if we give as much focus on singing as logic proofs? What if Latin was sung as much as...

John Mason Hodges, the director of the Center for Western Studies in Memphis, TN, sat down with me to discuss how themes of law and grace are present in Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables and how the Broadway musical does a magnificent job of underscoring those Christian themes. If you don’t believe me, listen to Maestro Hodges make the case for why Christians should appreciate and enjoy this great work...

This episode features a bit of Listening Lagniappe in the form of excerpts from several conferences where music, particularly pastoral music concerns in worship, was discussed. Featured audio excerpts from Scott Aniol, John Hodges, Peter J. Leithart, and Ken Myers. Topics include pastoral music concerns, hymnody as folk music, music literacy, and singing in parts/harmony. These clips in longer for...

This episode features John Hodges of the Center for Western Studies in Memphis, TN in a conversation we had recently about music, beauty, and metaphor. John’s insights are well worth your time. He will be here in northeast Louisiana on June 29 for the 5th Annual Bach Lectures leading a live lecture-recital performance of Bach’s Cantata 51 . Find Out More About John’s Work at The Center John Hodges...

This episode features Dr. Scott Aniol of G3 Ministries in a four-minute excerpt from a recent talk on Aesthetics in Christian Education. Dr. Aniol does a magnificent job summarizing the goal of beauty for the Christian. This is well worth your time to listen. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jarrodrichey.subst...

In this fifth episode of Musically Speaking , we take a listening tour through the rhythm, tune, and text changes that have come to Martin Luther’s famous hymn on Psalm 46. Below are button links to the PDFs mentioned in this special Reformation Day episode. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jarrodrichey.substa...

As I mentioned a few months back, I have arranged a piece for an honor choir that I conducted back in January. Here’s a recording of that piece, as well as an impromptu recording of my 12th-grade musicianship class. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jarrodrichey.substack.com

In this third episode of Musically Speaking, we throw back to Uri Brito and my interview with Steve Wilkins on Christmas gift-giving. This episode was a fun one to edit with music and audio clips interspersed in between Pastor Wilkins’s discussion on how we should think about Christmas. Hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access...

In this episode of Musically Speaking , you can hear a parent talk from Westside Christian Academy in Cleveland, OH. I had the opportunity to lead some folk dancing, speak to parents, and lead a teacher in-service in the fall of 2021. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jarrodrichey.substack.com

My dad’s older brother has been convalescing in and out of hospitals and nursing homes over the past two months after an injury and infection earlier this year. It has been cathartic for me to put together some mix cd’s of what I dubbed “Rodger Richey Radio.” Here’s a sample of what I’ve done for him and even a recording of me singing one of the iconic songs from one of his favorite artists. This...