Today we’re starting a short series leading up to easter. We’ll take a look at some hymns reflecting on the crucifixion of our Lord in anticipation of Good Friday. We’ve got a little old, a little new, and one surprising hymn you’ve likely never heard before – brought to you by one of the most …
In todays’ episode, we’re talking about a Cowper classic, God Moves in a Mysterious Way. We’ll be peeling back the layers on this fantastic song, talking about how things are not always what they seem when we’re suffering, and encouraging you with plenty of hope from the Good Book. All that and more!
In this week’s episode, Cara talks about her trip to Olney, the former home of William Cowper and John Newson and the birthplace of Olney Hymns. We talk about the idea of memorial churches, Cowper’s love of animals, and the history of the pancake race. All that and more!
We’ve covered quite a few hymns, so in our newest episode, we thought we’d dig into the history of a hymnbook. We’ll be looking into the very special friendship of John Newton and William Cowper and how this led them to create one of the most influential hymnals in the English language: Olney Hymns. To …
Read more “Olney Hymns: A Monument to Friendship | Episode 51”
In this, our fiftieth episode (I know, right??), we’re bringing you a William Cowper classic we can’t believe we haven’t talked about yet: There is a Fountain Filled with Blood. There will, of course, be some blood in this episode, but there’s also a whole ton of hope and encouragement, and we can’t wait to dig into …
Read more “There is a Fountain Filled with Blood | Episode 50”
We have another special guest this week, though on a very different subject. In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Regan B. King to talk about the Bible’s view on depression; the life of the hymn writer, William Cowper; and songs Christians can sing to remind themselves of the great hope we have. We also …
Read more “William Cowper and Depression (with Special Guest Regan B. King) | Episode 38”