Responding to Mean Comments, Living a Double Life, & "Rising Sun" by All Sons & Daughters
In this solo pod, Joel discusses how we should respond to mean comments and all types of critique, how that criticism can expose the double lives that we lead, how those double lives exhaust our souls, & what the song "Rising Sun" by All Sons & Daughters does to shine light on all those things.
19 Maj 202237min
Being Faithful in the Little and Being Blessed with Much, Exploring Hymns in a Modern Way, and Pop Punk Bands feat. Reawaken Hymns
In this episode, Joel sits down with Nathan Drake of Reawaken Hymns to discuss how Reawaken Hymns came to be, how God blessed him with much as he was faithful in the little, exploring hymns with a modern style, and our favorite Pop Punk/Emo bands! The song in the outro is Future Years by Jonathan David Middleton
13 Maj 202235min
Seaking Revival in Cape Town, God Inhabiting Our Praise, and Fostering Communities of Worship feat. Jonathan David Middleton
In this episode, Joel sits down with an indie Christian artist and all-around wonderful guy, Jonathan David Middleton, to discuss seeking revival in Cape Town, South Africa, the beauty of how God made us able to physically engage with worship music, and seeking to restore and heal through song.
5 Maj 202242min
Responding to the HIllsong Documentary, the John Macarthur Scandal, and Wrestling With Hope For The Church
In this episode, Joel tries to give a response to the Hillsong documentary, the situation surrounding the John Macarthur Scandal, and to wrap up his discussion on whether there is hope for the American Church.
28 Apr 202244min
Entitlement in the Church, Being a Worship "Mogul", and Stepping Out In Faith feat. Melody Noel
In this episode, Melody Noel (Influence Music) talks with Joel about how she went from writing hits for secular artists to being a worship leader and running a worship label, entitlement in the church, and being a Disney princess.
22 Apr 202240min
Liturgy that Spans the Year, Fostering Meaningful Community in Music Ministries, and Overplaying feat. Ryan Foglesong
In this episode, Joel sits down with the musical genius that is Ryan Foglesong. Ryan is the Pastor of Corporate Worship at Grace Church in CA, an Adjunct Professor at Master's Seminary, an arranger and writer for Sovereign Grace Music, and one of the best bassists currently playing in Christian music.
14 Apr 202240min
Why Hymnology, Being a Balanced Pastor While Podcasting, & The Wrestle of Worship-Leading in a Divided Culture feat. Sawyer Whittaker of Hymnology
In this episode, Joel sits down with fellow podcaster and host of the Hymnology podcast, Sawyer Whittaker. Technical difficulties kept some of the conversations from making it to the finished file, but the conversation still covered wonderful topics like current worship culture, balancing the grind of podcasting and pastoring, and songwriting.
7 Apr 202250min
How Music Embodies Theology & What The "Reformed Church" Gets Wrong About It feat. Scott Aniol
In this episode, Joel sits down with the EVP of G3 Ministries, Scott Aniol, to discuss his viral article "Stop Singing Hillsong, Bethel, Jesus Culture, Elevation", about how music embodies theology, and how many reformed churches think they have the high-ground in this area but are falling in line with the same churches that they decry as heretical and unhelpful theologically. Scott Aniol has a website, a podcast, and many other ways to find his wonderful material. Be sure to check out...
31 Mars 202243min
