"Shout To The Lord", How it's Great/What it Lacks, and Shouting for Joy and not Fear in a Fearful World
In this episode, Joel takes a look at the world-renowned worship song, "Shout To The Lord", released in 1993 and written by Darlene Zscheche. This song has been sung by millions and millions over all the years and still today. This song was even sung on American Idol at the height of its popularity! Take a listen and support the podcast through the links below. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theologyofmusic/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu9Yg11BfPKTODM...
27 Jan 202235min
Breaking Free From Self-Importance, the Difficulty in New Seasons, and Surrendering to God feat. (the ever youthful) Meredith Andrews
In this episode, Joel sits down with Dove Award-Winning and incredibly humble Christian artist, Meredith Andrews. Meredith and Joel discuss breaking free from the lie of self-importance that plagues many artists, the hardship of new seasons, the ache for rival in our nation, and surrendering to God. (This is only half of the whole episode, to access the full episode and other great content, become a member through the link below)
20 Jan 202231min
"How He Loves", Why Our Lives Lack Meaning, and Uncomfortable Lyrics
In this episode, Joel examines the 2010 hit worship song, "How He Loves" released by original author John Mark McMillan in 2005 and unpacks why our lives lack meaning and power, uncomfortable lyrics, and gives shout-outs to the members who financially support the pod. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theologyofmusic/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu9Yg11BfPKTODM98Hi6TfA
13 Jan 202242min
"Great I Am", Rethinking Ministry and Calling, & The Wonder of the Human Voice feat. Jared Anderson
In this episode, Joel gets to sit down with critically acclaimed songwriter, Jared Anderson, who wrote hit worship songs like "Great I Am" and "Rescue", which have been covered by many worship artists still today. Jared and Joel discuss rethinking what ministry looks like as life seasons change, the story behind "Great I Am", and how incredible the human voice is. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theologyofmusic/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu9Yg11BfPKTODM98Hi6TfA
6 Jan 202242min
"All Glory Be To Christ", Recapping the Year, & Rejoicing and Removing
In this episode, Joel takes a look back at this year and what happened in his own life, the life of this podcast, and our lives as a society. Along with the 2012 song by Dustin Kensrue called "All Glory Be To Christ", Joel also discusses what to do when we look back at a year and look forward to a new year. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theologyofmusic/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu9Yg11BfPKTODM98Hi6TfA
30 Dec 202134min
"Mary Did You Know", Did She Know?, and The Best Way To Spread Good Cheer
In this episode, Joel takes a look at the controversial Christmas Song "Mary Did You Know?" by Mark Lowry. This 1991 song has been a part of controversy every holiday season around churches because of the nature of the song and whether Mary did indeed, know. What do you think? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theologyofmusic/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu9Yg11BfPKTODM98Hi6TfA
24 Dec 202134min
"Prince of Heaven" & The Doctrine of the God-Man
In this episode, Joel unpacks the 2017 Christmas song by Hillsong worship called "Prince of Heaven", what is does well when talking about the realities of Christ's Incarnation, a brief overview of Kenotic Christianity, and what we should "lead" with when interaction with the world this Christmas season. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theologyofmusic/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu9Yg11BfPKTODM98Hi6TfA
16 Dec 202134min
"Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" & Timeless Songs vs. Timely Songs
In this episode, Joel takes a look at one of the greatest Christmas Hymns of all time in the 1739 song by Charles Wesley, "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" and the balance between writing timeless songs and timely songs. IG: https://www.instagram.com/theologyofmusic/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu9Yg11BfPKTODM98Hi6TfA
9 Dec 202139min
