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Common Hymnal: An Uncommon Podcast

18 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 25 ratings

This world is full of believers whose voices are not being heard because they do not fit into mainstream Christian culture. Therefore, the emergence of the spiritual underground, which is buzzing with new life and innovation as a random network of misfits find each other, and a much needed place of safety. These past few years, Common Hymnal has served as a connecting point for this community, and, in the process, built a well-stocked library of new songs, unheard stories and interesting ideas. A key thread: worship with a social conscience. In this podcast, we will keep you updated about our collaborative endeavors, and give you the chance to meet the people in our orbit and hear about their personal ventures.

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Episodes

Riots and Comfort Christianity (Live)

June 04, 2020 16:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MB

Brandi and Brittney take to Instagram Live once more to create an open space for grief and processing amid George Floyd’s killing....Taking questions, responding to comments and allowing the real time conversation with participants guide the flow of the hour. For more go to: www.commonhymnal.com www.instagram.com/commonhymnal www.facebook.com/commonhymnal www.twitter.com/commonhymnal Support the show (http://commonhymnal.com/join)

Black Boy Run: The Virus of Injustice (Live)

May 25, 2020 23:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MB

In today's episode, Brandi Miller and Brittney Spencer go live on Instagram. This is used as a space for folks to come together, engage, and grieve during the difficult week of Sean Reed and Ahmaud Arbery's videos being released, and recorded before the newest tragedy of George Floyd. We hope this conversation answers questions, encourages you, and challenges you to have important conversations with your friends and family about the virus of racism and injustice in our nation. Check out ou...

Art As Resistance | William Matthews

May 06, 2020 05:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MB

Today, Brandi and Brittney chat with artist and songwriter, William Matthews about Art as Resistance and the role of music in movements. For more go to: www.commonhymnal.com www.instagram.com/commonhymnal www.facebook.com/commonhymnal www.twitter.com/commonhymnal Support the show (http://commonhymnal.com/join)

Black Women At The Intersections | Naomi Tutu

April 15, 2020 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

In this episode, Brandi and Brittney chat with human rights activist, advocate, and clergy, Naomi Tutu to discuss to gender equality and right-wing propaganda through the context of Naomi’s experience growing up in Apartheid in South Africa. For more go to: www.commonhymnal.com www.instagram.com/commonhymnal www.facebook.com/commonhymnal www.twitter.com/commonhymnal Support the show (http://commonhymnal.com/join)

COVID-19, Propaganda, & Race

March 26, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 55 MB

Brandi Miller sits down Malcolm Du Plesis, Brittney Spencer, Benjamin Hardesty, & JohnCarlos to discuss Malcom's most recent blog post, that pushed a few buttons, as well as how to respond to COVID-19, propaganda, and the subject of "whiteness." For more go to: www.commonhymnal.com www.instagram.com/commonhymnal www.facebook.com/commonhymnal www.twitter.com/commonhymnal Support the show (http://commonhymnal.com/join)

How Much Longer

December 13, 2019 06:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

Brandi Miller sits down with Ike Ndolo and Benjamin Hardesty to discuss our newest song How Much Longer and to talk about how activism fits into Christianity. How Much Longer: Spotify - https://spoti.fi/34czdFL Apple - https://apple.co/2LPXz1N For more go to: www.commonhymnal.com www.instagram.com/commonhymnal www.facebook.com/commonhymnal www.twitter.com/commonhymnal Support the show (http://commonhymnal.com/join)

Not Just For Me (Live in Charlotte)

October 18, 2019 14:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MB

Live in Charlotte, Brandi Miller sits down with Andrew Blooms, Orlando Palmer, Kierre Bjorn, and Jenny Wahlstrom to discuss our new song "Not Just For Me." Not Just For Me: Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2VTqg1s Apple - https://apple.co/35EhOaW Youtube - https://bit.ly/2J2oQwK For more go to: www.commonhymnal.com www.instagram.com/commonhymnal www.facebook.com/commonhymnal www.twitter.com/commonhymnal Support the show (http://commonhymnal.com/join)

Refugee

September 13, 2019 14:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MB

Brandi Miller sits down with David Brymer and JonCarlos Velez to discuss our newest song Refugee and to discuss the refugee crisis in America. Refugee: Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2lUfvhq Apple - https://apple.co/2kA0zFh For more go to: www.commonhymnal.com www.instagram.com/commonhymnal www.facebook.com/commonhymnal www.twitter.com/commonhymnal Support the show (http://commonhymnal.com/join)

I've Got The Joy (Live in Charlotte)

August 23, 2019 14:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MB

Live in Charlotte, Gilbert Nanlohy sits down with Dee Wilson, Orlando Palmer, Jenny Wahlstrom, and Kevin Dailey to discuss our newest song I've Got The Joy. I've Got The Joy: Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2MzZRE6 Apple - https://apple.co/2KRjMfN For more go to: www.commonhymnal.com www.instagram.com/commonhymnal www.facebook.com/commonhymnal www.twitter.com/commonhymnal Support the show (http://commonhymnal.com/join)

Come And Tear Down The Walls

August 02, 2019 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MB

Brittney Spencer sits down with Mark Alan Schoolmeesters, Jenny Wahlstrom, and Andrew Blooms to discuss our newest song Come And Tear Down The Walls, and the idea of being vulnerable in songwriting. Come And Tear Down The Walls: Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2YCSyxg Apple - https://apple.co/2Kg1m8p For more go to: www.commonhymnal.com www.instagram.com/commonhymnal www.facebook.com/commonhymnal www.twitter.com/commonhymnal Support the show (http://commonhymnal.com/join)

The Cross Made The Change

July 12, 2019 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

Sanchez Fair sits down with Justin Gray, Brandi Miller, and Carlos Rodriguez to discuss our newest song The Cross Made The Change and how Jesus fits into our modern world. The Cross Made The Change: Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2YNTwHF Apple - https://apple.co/30qQFVF For more go to: www.commonhymnal.com www.instagram.com/commonhymnal www.facebook.com/commonhymnal www.twitter.com/commonhymnal Support the show (http://commonhymnal.com/join)

Rose Petals

July 01, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MB

Author and speaker Jonathan Martin sits down with Dee Wilson, Brittney Spencer, and Liz Vice to discuss our newest song Rose Petals and the topics of injustice, police brutality, and white supremacy. Rose Petals Available Everywhere Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ZZM0JR iTunes: https://apple.co/2FFTQ3V For more go to: www.commonhymnal.com www.instagram.com/commonhymnal www.facebook.com/commonhymnal www.twitter.com/commonhymnal Support the show (http://commonhymnal.com/join)

He Has Time

May 22, 2019 10:00 - 40 minutes - 18.4 MB

In this episode, author and speaker Brandi Miller, sits down with writers of Brittney Spencer, Jamie MacDonald, and Benjamin Hardesty to discuss the meaning of our new song "He Has Time," the #MeToo Movement, the Church, and the importance of listening.  "He Has Time" Apple - https://apple.co/2VyZAl2 Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2LUCgi0 For more go to: www.commonhymnal.com www.instagram.com/commonhymnal www.facebook.com/commonhymnal www.twitter.com/commonhymnal Support the show (http://comm...

The Kingdom is Yours

May 08, 2019 15:00 - 38 minutes - 17.6 MB

In this episode, Sanchez Fair sits down with Aaron Keyes, Dee Wilson, and JonCarlos to discuss the meaning of our new song "The Kingdom is Yours" and the purpose for writing it.  "The Kingdom is Yours" Apple - https://apple.co/2LqXu6S Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2DR5gAT For more go to: www.commonhymnal.com www.instagram.com/commonhymnal www.facebook.com/commonhymnal www.twitter.com/commonhymnal Support the show (http://commonhymnal.com/join)

Nonsense and Gravitas: An intro to our debut album

April 24, 2019 10:00 - 44 minutes - 20.6 MB

In this fun and unfiltered episode, you get to hear from some creatives in our community who had a major role in our upcoming debut album featuring: Dee Wilson, Brittney Spencer, Mark Alan Schoolmeesters, Kiere Bjorn, Emily Brimlow, and Malcolm du Plessis. The episode talks about the experience of the recording, the crazy stories that took place at the cabin, and the heart behind the record.  For more go to: www.commonhymnal.com www.instagram.com/commonhymnal www.facebook.com/commonhymnal w...

What is Common Hymnal? Part. 2

April 17, 2019 10:00 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MB

In this episode, Brittney Spencer continues her conversation Malcolm du Plessis, the leader of Common Hymnal, about colonization and the birthing of Common Hymnal. For more go to: www.commonhymnal.com www.instagram.com/commonhymnal www.facebook.com/commonhymnal www.twitter.com/commonhymnal Support the show (http://commonhymnal.com/join)

What is Common Hymnal? Part. 1

April 11, 2019 10:00 - 55 minutes - 25.6 MB

In this episode, Brittney Spencer sits down with Malcolm du Plessis, the leader of Common Hymnal, to talk about growing up in South Africa during apartheid and what drew him to begin Common Hymnal later in his life.  For more go to: www.commonhymnal.com www.instagram.com/commonhymnal www.facebook.com/commonhymnal www.twitter.com/commonhymnal Support the show (http://commonhymnal.com/join)

Welcome to Common Hymnal

March 31, 2019 05:00 - 38 seconds - 333 KB

We are excited to announce our new podcast – Common Hymnal: An Uncommon Podcast.  This world is full of believers whose voices are not being heard because they do not fit into mainstream Christian culture. Therefore, the emergence of the spiritual underground, which is buzzing with new life and innovation as a random network of misfits find each other, and a much needed place of safety. These past few years, Common Hymnal has served as a connecting point for this community, and, in the proce...

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