The Secret Chord: To Kingdom Come by the Band
This episode highlights the blend of musical styles mastered by the Band as well as the tension between the sacred and profane in their lyrics.
24 Sep 202018min
The Secret Chord: Standing on Higher Ground by James Brown
This episode attempts to reconcile the seeming contradiction of a person who claims to have a strong spirituality yet who often acts in an unspiritual manner.
23 Aug 202020min
The Secret Chord: Word on a Wing by David Bowie
This episode describes the prayerful and transcendent nature of some of David's life and work.
31 Jul 202025min
The Secret Chord: Work Me Lord by Janis Joplin
This episode deals with the idea of loneliness as a central feature in Janis's life and music.
9 Jul 202023min
The Secret Chord: Into the Light by Prince
This episode explores the concept of the existence of spiritual light and truth even in seemingly profane places.
26 Jun 202019min
The Secret Chord: Don't Wanna Live Inside Myself
This episode explores the surprisingly diverse and talented musicianship and implicit spirituality of the pre-Disco era Bee Gees.
18 Jun 202023min
The Secret Chord: I Know There's an Answer by the Beach Boys
This episode explores the spiritual underpinnings of the music of Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys.
11 Jun 202017min
The Secret Chord: Dirt In the Ground by Tom Waits
This episode explores the implications of the common fate of both sinners and saints.
4 Jun 202018min
