
Being Alone With Your Thoughts, Recapping The Song Writers Retreat, & "Abide" by Aaron Williams
In this episode, Joel looks back on the last few weeks, the songwriter's retreat, the time with his family, and how God used a song by one of the pro-writers at the retreat to break down some sinful patterns.
22 Sep 202225min

Answering Your Questions after 100 Episodes & "Christ Is Mine Forevermore" by CityAlight
In this episode, Joel opens up the mailbag and answers questions from you all after airing 100 episodes and then takes a look at one of his favorite CityAlight songs, "Christ Is Mine Forevermore."
1 Sep 202239min

Celebrating Episode #100 with Cliff Lambert
In this episode, Joel and Cliff celebrate 100 episodes of Theology of Music by discussing Cliff's near-death experience.
25 Aug 202235min

Being in the World, But Not of it as an Illustrator, the High and Lows of Being a Christian Illustrator, & Finding Beauty Around Us feat. Stephen Crotts
In this episode, Joel sits down with acclaimed Christian Illustrator, Stephen Crotts, to talk about how he got started as an illustrator, how he got his big break, what influences his style, and balancing being in the world but not of the world!
18 Aug 202232min

What it is Like to Win a Dove Award, Why Kid's Music?, & "Sweet Sound: The Art of Discipling Your Kids In Worship" feat. Yancy Richmond
In this episode, Joel sits down with Dove-Award Winning Artist, Yancy Richmond, to talk about her new book, "Sweet Sound: The Art of Discipling Your Kids In Worship", how she got into being a Christian Artist who writes and performs music for kids, and what it was like to win a Dove Award after all these years!
11 Aug 20221h 3min

Being a Prodigal Christian Artist, Chasing Fame's Empty Worth, & Why Every Artist Needs Authentic Community feat. Kurtis Parks
In this episode, Joel sits down with American Idol contestant, published author, acclaimed worship artist, and all-around incredible man, Kurtis Parks. They discuss things like how chasing fame as a Christian artist is just as empty as it seems, what it's like now after he had his "prodigal Son" season, and why authentic community is that much more important to the Christian artist.
5 Aug 202239min

Digital Dominion: Five Questions Christians Should Ask to Take Control of their Digital Devices feat. Jeff Mingee
In this episode, Joel sits down with his good friend and author, Jeff Mingee, to discuss his latest book "Digital Dominion: Five Questions Christians Should Ask to Take Control of their Digital Devices", what that has to do with worship ministries, and how Pastors should utilize social media.
28 Juli 202234min

How All Sons & Daughters Started, Why There Should Be Equality in Songwriting, & Fostering Songwriting Spaces Without Pressure and Ego feat. Leslie Jordan
In this episode, Joel sits down with Leslie Jordan who used to be the other half of the incredibly impactful worship duo, All Sons & Daughters. Leslie has since switched gears and started to aid songwriters through her non-profit "The Fold" as well as through her role in Integrity Music. Leslie and Joel talk about worship leading after being a successful artist, why the music industry still feels icky, and how to create a positive songwriting experience, among other things! Link ...
21 Juli 202240min