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Theology of Music

157 episodes - English - Latest episode: 28 days ago -

As an associate professor of music and worship and part-time worship pastor, Cliff has spent years thinking deeply about the songs that we sing together as a church during our corporate worship services. Yet, instead of being another deconstructing voice, Cliff seeks to foster unique and edifying conversations with folks who create and lead the songs we sing in corporate worship. 

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"Graves Into Gardens" feat. Cliff Lambert

May 22, 2020 16:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

In this episode, Pastor Joel and Cliff talk about the song "Graves Into Gardens" written by Steven Furtick, Chris Brown, Tiffany Hammer, and Brandon Lake of Elevation Worship. Lyrics Verse 1 I searched the world But it couldn't fill me Man's empty praise and treasures that fade Are never enough Then You came along And put me back together And every desire is now satisfied Here in Your love (hey) Chorus Oh, there's nothing better than You There's nothing better than You Lord, there's not...

"Is He Worthy?" feat. Pastor Nate Weis

May 15, 2020 16:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

"Is He Worthy?" In this episode, Pastor Joel and his good friend, Pastor Nate, discuss the 2018 Dove award nominee for "Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year" which was written by Andrew Peterson and Ben Shive in early 2018. Lyrics: Verse: Do you feel the world is broken? (We do) Do you feel the shadows deepen? (We do) But do you know that all the dark won't stop the light from getting through? (We do) Do you wish that you could see it all made new? (We do) Is all creation groaning? (It...

"Is He Worthy?"

May 15, 2020 16:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

"Is He Worthy?" In this episode, Pastor Joel and his good friend, Pastor Nate, discuss the 2018 Dove award nominee for "Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year" which was written by Andrew Peterson and Ben Shive in early 2018. Lyrics: Verse: Do you feel the world is broken? (We do) Do you feel the shadows deepen? (We do) But do you know that all the dark won't stop the light from getting through? (We do) Do you wish that you could see it all made new? (We do) Is all creation groaning? (It...

"Way Maker"

May 08, 2020 16:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MB

"Way Maker" In this episode, Pastor Joel and Cliff Lambert unpack the song "Way Maker" preformed by Sinach (originally), Leeland, and Michael W. Smith. Original song was written by Osinachi Okoro. Verse: You are here Moving in our midst I worship you I worship you You are here Working in this place I worship you I worship you You are here Moving in our midst I worship you I worship you You are here Working in this place I worship you I worship you Chorus: Way maker Miracle worker Promise ...

"Way Maker" feat. Cliff Lambert

May 08, 2020 16:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MB

"Way Maker" In this episode, Pastor Joel and Cliff Lambert unpack the song "Way Maker" preformed by Sinach (originally), Leeland, and Michael W. Smith. Original song was written by Osinachi Okoro. Verse: You are here Moving in our midst I worship you I worship you You are here Working in this place I worship you I worship you You are here Moving in our midst I worship you I worship you You are here Working in this place I worship you I worship you Chorus: Way maker Miracle worker Promise ...

"The Blessing"

April 24, 2020 16:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

"The Blessing" In this episode, Pastor Joel discusses "The Blessing" a song written by Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes, and Chris Brown and Pastor Steven Furtick from Elevation. The lyrics are: [Verse 1] The Lord Bless you And Keep you Make His Face Shine upon you And be gracious to you The Lord Turn His Face Toward you And Give you Peace[x2] [Chorus] Amen, Amen, Amen Amen, Amen, Amen [Repeat Verse 1] The Lord Bless you And Keep you Make His Face Shine upon you And be Gracious to you The Lord Tu...

Theology of Music #00

April 15, 2020 16:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB

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