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
