"Relent" (Citizens) & Letting Go/Letting God
In this episode, Joel examines another song by Citizens called "Relent" and what it says about letting go of the control of our lives in order to let God have his way - ultimately for our good and His glory.
12 Aug 202128min
"As I Am"(Hillsong Y&F) & Why You Don't Stay As You Are feat. The Berean Test
Once again, Joel is joined by Vince Wright of TheBereanTest.com as he tackles the notion of "come as you are" and how many songs, including this one, do a poor job showing how you can't stay as you are. "As I Am" was released by Hillsong Young & Free in 2020 and was released during that time as a way to unite us during a difficult time.
4 Aug 202137min
"You Have Searched Me" (Citizens) & He Sees You When You're Sleeping
In this episode, Joel examines an old favorite of his by Citizens called "You Have Searched Me" (a direct pull from Psalm 139) and what it says about God's omnipresence.
29 Juli 202124min
"New Wine" & Singing About Sanctification
In this episode, Joel unpacks a popular Hillsong record called "New Wine" written by one of his favorite writers, Brooke Ligertwood- and discusses what this song teaches about Sanctification and our daily walk with Christ.
22 Juli 202131min
"Come To The Lord" & When Songs Do Specificity Right
In this episode, Joel continues his discussion about whether worship songs can ever get too specific when discussing struggles, sins, and wrestles this side of eternity. Yet, this week, Joel showcases another song that he believes does it right= the song "Come To The Lord" by Journey Worship Co.
15 Juli 202120min
"Jesus Over Everthing" & When Songs Are Too Specific
In this episode, Joel opens up the mailbag to answer a question about whether worship songs can ever get too specific when discussing struggles, sins, and wrestles this side of eternity. To help inform this conversation, Joel discusses how he believes that the newer song, "Jesus Over Everything" (written by The Belonging Co.) does cross over that specificity threshold.
8 Juli 202125min
"Hymn of Heaven" & Life Beyond This Life
In this episode, Joel examines the new song by Phil Wickham called "Hymn of Heaven" and how it helps us look forward to what life will be like after we die. The song was written by Phil Wickham, Chris Davenport, Brian Johnson, and Bill Johnson.
1 Juli 202117min
"Make Room" & The Danger of Deconstructing Your Faith
In this episode, Joel takes a look at the song "Make Room" by The Church Will Sing- specifically, how it subtly encourages us to deconstruct our faith, but also why that trend is harmful to the bride of Christ and dangerous for the soul.
24 Juni 202125min
