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!
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 …
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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.
In today’s episode, we’re talking to Scott Aniol. We’ll be talking about the real purpose of corporate worship, answering the question of whether culture is actually neutral, and we’ll be getting some great tips on how to discern how much influence the outside world should have on our Sunday services.
In today’s episode we have an exciting guest with us, Kevin Twit, the founder of Indelible Grace. We’ll be talking about the Baptist hymnwriter Anne Steele, why we should still be reading old books, and how what we sing shapes what we believe. All that and more!
In today’s episode, we’ve brought back special guest Jeremy Casella who will be breaking down the hymn Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah. He gives us some insights into the man behind the hymn, what inspired him to revamp this tune, and why some hymns endure the test of time. All that and more! Find …
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In this week’s episode, we’re doing things a little bit different. We’re joined by Pastor Steve McAllister who is walking with us through Mary’s Song in Luke 2 – also known as the Magnificat. We’re reminded why this song is not actually about Mary and we’re also encouraged to love the lost and to love …
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In today’s episode, we’re talking to singer and song writer, Matt Boswell. We discuss the origins of his hymn ‘Sing We the Song of Emmanuel’, what he’d like you to take away from the lyrics, and the importance of proclaiming the gospel through song. All that and more!
In today’s episode, we’re talking to singer-songwriter Jeremy Casella. We’re discussing his favourite Christmas Carol, Joy to the World, how Christmas songs should point to Easter, and how Christians can cultivate joy in difficult times. All that and more!
This week, we’re excited to be kicking off our advent series! In today’s episode, it’s a Sandra McCracken Christmas. We have the artist herself on to talk about how the Lord brought her to faith, her new book, and how Christians should be praising the Lord this Christmas. All that and more!