Mailbag & More | Episode 85
Today we have a special fan-inspired episode. We’ve asked for your input and we will be discussing a few silly songs, answering some questions from Instagram and talking about the importance of memorising hymns.
Read MoreI Know Whom I Have Believed | Episode 84
In today’s episode we’re going to look at an old classic chorus, I Know Whom I Have Believed. We’ll be talking about a man who was saved while praying for someone else, how good songs can come out of revival movements too, and why we can have certainty in our faith even if we don’t completely understand it.
Read MoreHillsong Exposed: The Method Behind the Music | Episode 83
Following on from our previous episode, we’re taking a deeper look into the method behind the music of churches like Hillsong. We’re looking at the origins of the Pentecostal and Revivalist movements, and we’re going to try to answer the million dollar question: should Christians sing these songs at church?
Read MoreHillsong Exposed: A Response | Episode 82
Today we are responding to the documentary ‘Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed.’ What’s all the hype about anyway? The history, the rise to worldwide fame, the scandals – we discuss it all. We watched it, so now you don’t have to.
Read MoreLo, He Comes With Clouds Descending | Episode 81
Today we’re tackling the last hymn in our Countdown to Easter series: Lo, He Comes With Clouds Descending! We’ll discuss the man behind the hymn and who the real author is, and we’ll be talking about Holy Week and how this song points us to an even more glorious day than Easter.
Read MorePart 2: Getting a Handel on ‘Messiah’ with DJ Bulls and Dr Aaron Rice | Episode 80
Today we’re finishing our short series on Handel’s Messiah with special guests DJ Bulls and Dr Aaron Rice. We find out the history behind Messiah and how Handel plagiarised his own work to create it. We will also talk about the controversy of the Oratorio and where this piece really ends.
Read MorePart 1: The Man Behind ‘Messiah’ with D. J. Bulls and Dr Aaron Rice | Episode 79
Today, we’re kicking off a short series on Handel’s ‘Messiah’ with special guests D. J. Bulls and Dr Aaron Rice. We’re looking the man behind this epic piece, discussing how Handel was instrumental in forming the music of an era, and analysing why his music has stood the test of time. All that and more!
Read MoreAlas! And Did My Saviour Bleed? with Chris Fenner | Episode 78
We’re interviewing special guest, Chris Fenner, the creator and managing editor of Hymnology Archive. We’re continuing our countdown to Easter with him as we discuss Isaac Watts’s hymn ‘Alas! And Did My Saviour Bleed?’ We talk about Isaac Watts’s significant influence on English hymnody, the importance of maintaining doctrine even if we tweak a hymn’s lyrics, and the complicated history of the hymn tune. All that and more!
You can find Chris online at Hymnology Archive. We highly recommend this site as a resource for those who want to know more about hymns and the stories behind them and those who wrote them.
Read MoreMan of Sorrows | Episode 77
In today’s episode, we’ll be talking about the well known hymn, Man of Sorrows. We’ll be looking at the short but full life of its writer, talking about attempts to soften the language of the hymn, and encouraging you that no matter what, we can always praise our saviour. All that and more!
Read MoreRobert Strivens on Philip Doddridge | Episode 76
In today’s episode we’re talking to Dr Robert Strivens. We’ll be discussing the life and ministry of Philip Doddridge, a noteworthy dissenting pastor and hymn writer. If you’ve never heard of Doddridge before, stay tuned and get ready to be encouraged.
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