Latest Doxology Podcast Episodes
The Relaunch with Dr. Gabriel Miller
Theology of Music - June 17, 2024 04:00 - 26 minutesWelcome or welcome back! My name is Cliff, and I'm the new Theology of Music podcast host. I'm excited to get to know you as we have discussions around the theology of the music we use in corporate worship settings. Dr. Miller and I will discuss corporate worship's vertical and horizontal asp...
The Good and Bad trends in the Church & the Last Episode of the Theology of Music Podcast
Theology of Music - December 21, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutesIn this episode, Joel discusses the good and bad trends within the reformed and more charismatic churches. Additionally, Joel gives his last encouragement and exhortation to the listeners of this podcast. Joel's IG: https://www.instagram.com/joelconwell/ Joel's FB: https://www.facebook.com/joe...
Should Churches Cancel Service on Christmas & "Joy To The World"
Theology of Music - December 15, 2022 14:00 - 31 minutesIn this episode, Joel touches on a hot topic this year - whether churches should cancel services when Christmas falls on Sunday and how the song "Joy to the World" can inform our decisions. Support the Show.
The Beginning of the End for Theology of Music & Why
Theology of Music - December 08, 2022 14:00 - 27 minutesIn this episode, Joel lists the reasons why the podcast is coming to an end and what the last few weeks will look like. Support the Show.
What It's Like to Move Everytime God Calls & the Story Behind "Wherever I Go" feat. Jackie Minton
Theology of Music - December 02, 2022 20:00 - 35 minutesIn the last guest episode of the year, Joel sits down with Singer-Songwriter, Jackie Minton, to discuss how God continually utilized a certain Scripture to call her to make big leaps of faith and trust in His provision as well as the story behind her new song "Wherever I Go." Support the Show.
From Unemployed to Being a Pastor, The Story Behind His Music, and How Our Wives Told Us They Were Pregnant Again feat. Daniel Mulkey
Theology of Music - November 25, 2022 12:00 - 41 minutesIn this episode, Joel sits down with Daniel Mulkey to talk about what it was like trusting God during a season of unemployment, serving in the church without agenda, and how our wives told us when they were pregnant again! Support the Show.
Growing Up With A Famous Dad, Hypocrisy in Christian Music, & Finding Spiritual Healing Through Playwriting
Theology of Music - November 17, 2022 17:00 - 35 minutesIn this episode, Joel sits down with Anna Smith who is the daughter of World-famous Christian Artist, Michael W Smith. In this episode, Joel and Anna talk about what it's like growing up with a famous dad, being jaded by hypocrisy in the Church, and how she found healing after a terrible divorce...
Growing Up With A Famous Dad, Hypocrisy in Christian Music, & Finding Spiritual Healing Through Playwriting
Theology of Music - November 17, 2022 17:00 - 35 minutesIn this episode, Joel sits down with Anna Smith who is the daughter of World-famous Christian Artist, Michael W Smith. In this episode, Joel and Anna talk about what it's like growing up with a famous dad, being jaded by hypocrisy in the Church, and how she found healing after a terrible divorce...
From Humble Beginnings to Humbly Leading, Why Our Stories Matter In Songwriting, & Prodigal Living feat. Mitch Langley
Theology of Music - November 10, 2022 21:00 - 36 minutesIn this episode, Joel sits down with another fantastic worship leader and songwriter, Mitch Langley. They talk all about how God can use even the most wayward of sinners and bring them to a place where He uses them to spread His name. Support the Show.
Looking For God Not Relief When Faced with Trials, Being an Optimist, and Weird Bios feat. Hunter Fraser
Theology of Music - November 04, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutesIn this episode, Joel sits down with Worship Leader and Singer-Songwriter Hunter Fraser to talk about how he focused on God when faced with debilitating sickness, why he continues to write, and what unites us as Christian musicians and songwriters. Support the Show.
How God Plays the Long Game, How to Balance Irons in the Fire, & Having a Heart for Burnout Pastors feat. Ronnie Martin
Theology of Music - October 20, 2022 14:00 - 35 minutesIn this episode, Joel sits down with the incredibly impressive Ronnie Martin who is the co-host of The Happy Rant Podcast, pastor of Substance Church, singer-songwriter with a Christmas Album just released, Producer, and Author of a recent Advent Devotional, among other things. In this discussi...
Getting Crunk for Jesus, The BTS of Maturing in Christ, & Why The Marketplace is Underutilized by Christians feat. Brittany Batson
Theology of Music - October 13, 2022 13:00 - 35 minutesIn this episode, Joel sits down with Brittany Batson who is a designer, model, singer-songwriter, and worship leader to discuss all things Christians impacting culture. Whether it's being a designer, worship leader, or whatever it is - Brittany states that we Christians are not impacting the cul...
The Importance of Youth Musicians & What Influences Our Music feat. Dan Slater
Theology of Music - September 29, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutesIn this episode, Joel sits down with Dan Slater, who is a singer-songwriter from Traverse City, MI. During the episode, Joel and Dan talk about why it is so important for youth to be plugged into a youth group worship team and what has influenced our music styles. Support the Show.
Being Alone With Your Thoughts, Recapping The Song Writers Retreat, & "Abide" by Aaron Williams
Theology of Music - September 22, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutesIn 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. Support the Show.
Answering Your Questions after 100 Episodes & "Christ Is Mine Forevermore" by CityAlight
Theology of Music - September 01, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutesIn 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." Support the Show.
Celebrating Episode #100 with Cliff Lambert
Theology of Music - August 25, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutesIn this episode, Joel and Cliff celebrate 100 episodes of Theology of Music by discussing Cliff's near-death experience. Support the show
Celebrating Episode #100 with Cliff Lambert
Theology of Music - August 25, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutesIn this episode, Joel and Cliff celebrate 100 episodes of Theology of Music by discussing Cliff's near-death experience. Support the Show.
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
Theology of Music - August 18, 2022 12:00 - 32 minutesIn 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! Support the Show.
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
Theology of Music - August 11, 2022 17:00 - 1 hourIn 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 ...
Being a Prodigal Christian Artist, Chasing Fame's Empty Worth, & Why Every Artist Needs Authentic Community feat. Kurtis Parks
Theology of Music - August 05, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutesIn 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...
Digital Dominion: Five Questions Christians Should Ask to Take Control of their Digital Devices feat. Jeff Mingee
Theology of Music - July 28, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutesIn 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. ...
How All Sons & Daughters Started, Why There Should Be Equality in Songwriting, & Fostering Songwriting Spaces Without Pressure and Ego feat. Leslie Jordan
Theology of Music - July 21, 2022 07:00 - 40 minutesIn 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 ...
The Purity in Re-Tuning Old Hymns & Why Hymns Draw Us Deeper feat. Scott Gayer of Forgotten Voyage
Theology of Music - July 14, 2022 13:00 - 32 minutesIn this episode, Joel sits down with the man behind Forgotten Voyage, Scott Gayer, to talk about why he got into re-tuning hymns, why hymns seem to always be in the conversation for the best songs for congregational worship, what drives him as he continues to write unique and compelling melodies...
What's the Point?, The Pros and Cons of Being Out of Occupational Ministry, & Finding Your Mantra
Theology of Music - July 07, 2022 13:00 - 38 minutesIn this solo episode, Joel discusses wrestling with angst and impatience as a creative and entrepreneur-minded person, what the pros and cons are of being out of occupational ministry, and the act of finding your mantra (your worldview and your self-view combined). The Support the Show.
Being A Viral Christian, Are Memes Beneficial For the Believer, & Balancing Faith and Fame feat. Jonathan Allen Wright
Theology of Music - June 30, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutesIn this episode, Joel chats with meme-lord, musician, podcaster, and pastor, Jonathan Wright. They discuss topics ranging from, pastoring a small country church, being Instagram famous, running meme pages, embarrassing stories from when we were younger, and balancing your faith with fame. The ...
Being A Viral Christian, Are Memes Beneficial For the Believer, & Balancing Faith and Fame
Theology of Music - June 30, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutesIn this episode, Joel chats with meme-lord, musician, podcaster, and pastor, Jonathan Wright. They discuss topics ranging from, pastoring a small country church, being Instagram famous, running meme pages, embarrassing stories from when we were younger, and balancing your faith with fame. The ...
Redeeming Media for Kids, Empowering Children to think with Impact, & Ministry Burnout feat. Christen Clark (Collide Kids Podcast)
Theology of Music - June 23, 2022 13:00 - 34 minutesIn this episode, Joel links up with fellow podcaster and host of the Collide Kids Podcast, Christen Clark, to discuss her experience with ministry burnout, why she created her podcast, to begin with, and how she empowers the next generation to think with impact in mind! The outro is "So Real" b...
The Doctrine of God: Communicable Attributes: Love
Doctrine & Doxology - June 22, 2022 10:00 ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsDoctrine & Doxology is a podcast series designed to help our Christian beliefs lead to Christian worship. We hope listeners will grow in the knowledge of the Christian faith and will, in turn, worship and glorify God! Our standard format is to receive and answer listener submitted questions. Ques...
Are Sabbaticals Actually A Bad Thing?, Worship Isn't A Genre, & Being Active feat. Tim Nicholson
Theology of Music - June 16, 2022 13:00 - 35 minutesIn this episode, Joel sits down with acclaimed pianist, Tim Nicholson, who is also the husband of Sandra McCracken. during this episode, Joel and Tim talk about how Sabbaticals aren't a good thing for a Pastor and may actually signal some unhealthy rhythms, how worship music isn't really a genre...
The Pastor's Cohort
Doctrine & Doxology - June 15, 2022 10:00 ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsDoctrine & Doxology is a podcast series designed to help our Christian beliefs lead to Christian worship. We hope listeners will grow in the knowledge of the Christian faith and will, in turn, worship and glorify God! Our standard format is to receive and answer listener submitted questions. Ques...