Theology of Music

In this episode, Joel takes another look at a modern interpretation of the timeless hymn "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" in the form of "Morning By Morning" by Pat Berrett.  Joel also discusses how we often view sins that we wrestle with as outside of ourselves and can lack personal responsibility when we do so. 

In this episode, Joel examines "This Is My Father's World" and discusses how this pertinent hymn to today's current climate pushes back against our desire for control and our lack of care for God as Creator.  Follow on IG: @theologyofmusic Financial Support: buymeacoffee.com/theologyofmusic

In this episode, Joel sits down with Jeff Owen (Tenth Ave North) to talk about life on the road, how people misuse the phrase "God is calling me", and video games among other things!  Financially support the podcast at buymeacoffee.com/theologyofmusic  Follow on Instagram: @joelconwell

This episode it is packed with some wonderful discussion between Joel, Michelle Nezat (More Than A Song) and Vince Wright (The Berean Test). We discuss the song "I Will Trust My Savior Jesus" by CityAlight and what it really means to trust Jesus in every aspect!

In this episode, Joel looks at the aged-old hymn still sung in many churches,  "Come Thou Fount" - written by Robert Robinson in the 1700's.  Join Joel as he discusses what it means to wander, how our worship looks to God when we harbor sin, and the real meaning of freedom. 

In this episode, Joel sits down with Dave Whitcroft of KDMusic, who lives in Northern Ireland, to discuss his new song "The Grace", writing songs for the church, and their favorite Chronicles of Narnia book. 

In this episode, Joel talks about what it was like for his whole family to get covid, how he wrestles against his melancholy tendency, and what disciplines you can utilize during difficult times.  

In this episode, Joel sits down with viral Facebook poster and worship leader, Mackenzie Morgan to talk her defection from the big 3 of modern worship, being intentional about what songs we sing on Sunday, and songwriting.  Nashville based professional recording artist Mackenzie Morgan has been singing, performing, and songwriting since she was 7 years old. Mackenzie has won dozens of awards throu...

In this episode, at the request of a listener, Joel takes a look at the wonderful, old hymn "Amazing Grace" written by John Newton. While discussing this song, Joel brings current events, popular podcasts, and other phenomenon to unpack the theology of this song. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=959488

In this episode, Joel sits down with Brett Perkins from Journey Worship Co. and discusses their song "Come To The Lord", working out, being a positive voice in a negative Christian culture, and being really really ridiculously good-looking.

In this episode, Joel examines another song by Citizens called "Relent" and what it says about letting go of the control of our lives in order to let God have his way - ultimately for our good and His glory. 

Once again, Joel is joined by Vince Wright of TheBereanTest.com as he tackles the notion of "come as you are" and how many songs, including this one, do a poor job showing how you can't stay as you are. "As I Am" was released by Hillsong Young & Free in 2020 and was released during that time as a way to unite us during a difficult time. 

In this episode, Joel examines an old favorite of his by Citizens called "You Have Searched Me" (a direct pull from Psalm 139) and what it says about God's omnipresence. 

In this episode, Joel unpacks a popular Hillsong record called "New Wine" written by one of his favorite writers, Brooke Ligertwood- and discusses what this song teaches about Sanctification and our daily walk with Christ. 

In this episode, Joel continues his discussion about whether worship songs can ever get too specific when discussing struggles, sins, and wrestles this side of eternity. Yet, this week, Joel showcases another song that he believes does it right= the song "Come To The Lord" by Journey Worship Co.

In this episode, Joel opens up the mailbag to answer a question about whether worship songs can ever get too specific when discussing struggles, sins, and wrestles this side of eternity. To help inform this conversation, Joel discusses how he believes that the newer song, "Jesus Over Everything" (written by The Belonging Co.) does cross over that specificity threshold. 

In this episode, Joel examines the new song by Phil Wickham called "Hymn of Heaven" and how it helps us look forward to what life will be like after we die. The song was written by Phil Wickham, Chris Davenport, Brian Johnson, and Bill Johnson. 

In this episode, Joel takes a look at the song "Make Room" by The Church Will Sing- specifically, how it subtly encourages us to deconstruct our faith, but also why that trend is harmful to the bride of Christ and dangerous for the soul. 

In this episode, Joel sits down on a beautiful summer night with a cigar and his old friend and worship leader, Cliff Lambert, to discuss what they believe has been hurting Corporate Worship in the American Church.

In this episode, Joel takes a look at the popular worship song, "King of Kings" written by Brooke Ligertwood, Scott Ligertwood, and Jason Ingram to determine whether it is a song of merit or just another big song from a big church.

In this Part 2 episode, Joel sits down with the host of the "More Than A Song" podcast, Michelle Nezat, to unpack the song "Christ The True And Better." "Christ The True And Better" was written by Matt Papa, Matt Boswell, and Keith Getty- it was released in 2020. Michelle Nezat has been weekly posting More Than A Song episodes since 2014 aimed at helping you discover...

In this Part 1 episode, Joel sits down with the host of the "More Than A Song" podcast, Michelle Nezat, to unpack the song "Christ The True And Better." "Christ The True And Better" was written by Matt Papa, Matt Boswell, and Keith Getty- it was released in 2020. Michelle Nezat has been weekly posting More Than A Song episodes since 2014 aimed at helping you discover...

In this episode, Joel takes a look at the 2016 Dove Award Winner for Song of the Year, Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year, and 2016 Billboard Music Award Winner for Top Christian Song-  Good, Good Father-  originally written by Pat Berrett and Anthony Brown. The song was made famous by Chris Tomlin. 

In this episode, Joel takes a look at the Dove award nominee group, Maverick City Music, and their song, Promises. Promises was written by Joe L Barnes, Carrington Gaines, Aaron Moses, Dante Bowe, Keila Marin, Lemuel Marin and released on the EP, Maverick City Vol. 3 Part 1

In this episode,  Joel unpacks what happened in the past 6 months, where he and his family are settled now, and the song that helped get him and his family through some of the hardest times! The song is "The Lord is My Salvation" by Keith and Kristen Getty.