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Worship Leaders as Loved and Sent (Cloeter)
Theology in Motion - February 27, 2024 17:08 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn this episode we share Rev. Jeff Cloeter's plenary from the 2023 Worship Arts Leader Initiative (WALi) Summit: Worship Leaders as Loved and Sent. Be encouraged - you are much, much more than your achievements - you are loved by God in Jesus! SHOW NOTES Links to Pastor Cloeter's Book: Check-ou...
Psalm 65 (Hope Has An Answer): Behind the Music w/ Mike Middendorf and Kip Fox
Theology in Motion - December 13, 2023 23:43 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn this conversation with Rev. Dr. Mike Middendorf and Kip Fox, we explore the song "Psalm 65 (Hope Has an Answer)" based upon the text of Psalm 65 - a part of The Center for Worship Leadership's Psalm Library. We discuss: 1. the exegesis of Psalm 65, 2. what it is like for a songwriter to work w...
Psalm 56 (Your Promise): Behind the Music w/ Paul Elliott, Emily Bartels and Kip Fox
Theology in Motion - November 10, 2023 19:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn this conversation with Paul Elliott, Emily Bartels and Kip Fox we explore the song "Psalm 56 (Your Promise)" based upon the text of Psalm 56 - a part of CWL's Psalm Library. We discuss: 1. the exegesis of Psalm 56, 2. what it is like for a songwriter to work with an academic theologian (and vi...
Miles to Go and the Tank's on Empty: Why Ministers Need Ministry (Mueller)
Theology in Motion - September 12, 2023 20:52 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn this episode we share Rev. Dr. Steve Mueller's plenariy from the 2022 Worship Arts Leader Initiative (WALi) Summit: Miles to Go and the Tank's on Empty: Wny Ministers Need Ministry. SHOW NOTES Check-out the WALi Summit:
Worship as an Operating Room (Hicks)
Theology in Motion - August 15, 2023 21:02 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn this episode we share one of Rev. Dr. Zac Hick's plenaries from the 2022 Worship Arts Leader Initiative (WALi) Summit: Worship as an Operating Room. SHOW NOTES Links to Zac's Recent work: Check-out the WALi Summit:
Worship as a Wormhole (Hicks)
Theology in Motion - July 11, 2023 22:51 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn this episode we share one of Rev. Dr. Zac Hick's plenaries from the 2022 Worship Arts Leader Initiative (WALi) Summit: Worship as a Wormhole. SHOW NOTES Links to Zac's Recent work: Check-out the WALi Summit:
Review - In Defense of Christian Ritual
Center For Worship Leadership Blogcast - June 22, 2023 18:02 - 15 minutesBy Rev. Steve Zank. In his book In Defense of Christian Ritual: The Case for a Biblical Pattern of Worship, David Andersen made two significant arguments. First, he argued that worship practices deeply and stubbornly form the beliefs and culture of the church — both institutionally and individua...
Worship as a Gymnasium (Hicks)
Theology in Motion - June 15, 2023 21:21 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn this episode we share one of Rev. Dr. Zac Hick's plenaries from the 2022 Worship Arts Leader Initiative (WALi) Summit: Worship as Gymnasium. SHOW NOTES Links to Zac's Recent work: Check-out the WALi Summit:
Psalm 1 (That Man): Behind the Music w/ Chad Bird, Kip Fox and Ben Lange
Theology in Motion - May 09, 2023 18:56 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn this conversation with Chad Bird, Ben Lange and Kip Fox we explore the song "Psalm 1 (That Man)" based upon the text of Psalm 1 - a part of CWL's Psalm Library. We discuss: 1. the exegesis of Psalm 1, 2. what it is like for a songwriter to work with an academic theologian (and vice versa), 3. ...
A History of Contemporary Praise and Worship Part 2 (Lim, Ruth)
Theology in Motion - September 20, 2022 16:43 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn this conversation with Dr. Swee Hong Lim and Rev. Dr. Lester Ruth we explore: 1. the history and impact of the "gap" movement within contemporary praise and worship (CPaW), 2. the influence of cultural considerations on CPaW, and 3. how modern Christian music is influenced by CPaW - as it appe...
A History of Contemporary Praise and Worship Part 1 (Lim, Ruth)
Theology in Motion - June 24, 2022 20:19 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn this conversation with Dr. Swee Hong Lim and Rev. Dr. Lester Ruth we explore: 1. the history and impact of the "gift" movement within contemporary praise and worship (CPaW), 2. the influence of Reg Layzell and others on CPaW, and 3. how modern Christian music is influenced by CPaW - as it appe...
Psalm 42: The Longest Night (Fox, Saleska)
Theology in Motion - November 15, 2021 21:52 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn this conversation with Dr. Tim Saleska and Kip Fox we explore the song "The Longest Night" based upon Psalm 42 - a part of CWL's Psalm Library. We discuss: 1. the exegesis of Psalm 42, 2. what it is like for a songwriter to work with an academic theologian (and vice versa), 3. going "behind th...
Worship and the Formative Power of the Arts (Taylor)
Theology in Motion - August 03, 2021 20:48 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn this stimulating conversation with Rev. Dr. W. David O. Taylor we explore his book Glimpses of the New Creation: Worship and the Formative Power of the Arts. - We discuss: 1. the role of the arts in worship, 2. the unique powers of different art forms, 3. arts' influence on theology and vice-v...
Psalm 22:3 and God's Presence in Worship (Saleska)
Theology in Motion - June 14, 2021 19:14 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn this conversation with Rev. Dr. Timothy Saleska we dive deeply into the text of Psalm 22:3 - as a Lutherans trying to understand what it means for God to be "enthroned on the praises of Israel" (ESV). - We discuss: 1. the exegesis of Psalm 22, 2. the discrepancy between the Septuagint and Heb...
Book: Work and Worship (Kaemingk)
Theology in Motion - May 04, 2021 01:07 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn this conversation with Rev. Dr. Matthew Kaemingk we explore the book Work and Worship - Reconnecting Our Labor and Liturgy. We discuss: 1. What it looks like for workers to bring their whole selves to worship (trumpets, ashes, tears, petitions, and fruits), 2. How worship enlivens and contextu...
Psalm 130: Out of the Depths (Armstrong, Fox, McMahon)
Theology in Motion - April 06, 2021 16:08 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn this conversation with Dr. CJ Armstrong, Kip Fox, and Ariel McMahon we explore the song "Out of the Depths" based upon Psalm 130 - a part of CWL's Psalm Libary. We discuss: 1. the exegesis of Psalm 130, 2. what it is like for a songwriter to work with an academic theologian (and vice versa), 3...
Contemporary and Traditional Worship (Ruth)
Theology in Motion - March 03, 2021 22:48 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn this conversation with Rev. Dr. Lester Ruth we explore: 1. the sources of contemporary praise and worship (CPaW), 2. stereotypes in regard to traditional and CPaW styles, 3. the storytelling aspect of worship, and 4. the future of the relationship between CPaW and traditional worship. If shown...
Book: The Worship Architect (Cherry)
Theology in Motion - February 05, 2021 20:49 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn this conversation with Rev. Dr. Constance Cherry we explore her book The Worship Architect: 1. God's blueprint for worship, 2. the leader's role in designing services, 3. how worship designers engage culture, and 4. criteria for song selection. If shownotes do not appear, follow this link: ...
Worship Formation and the Catechumanate (Burreson, Schuler)
Theology in Motion - February 03, 2021 01:20 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn this conversation with Drs. Rhoda Schuler and Kent Burreson we explore their Calvin Institute of Worship funded research project involving worship and the catechumanate: 1. the implications of baptism for the local community of faith, 2. the integration of worship and discipleship, 3. the ways...
Worship Formation and the Catechumenate (Burreson, Schuler)
Theology in Motion - February 03, 2021 01:20 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn this conversation with Drs. Rhoda Schuler and Kent Burreson we explore their Calvin Institute of Worship funded research project involving worship and the catechumanate: 1. the implications of baptism for the local community of faith, 2. the integration of worship and discipleship, 3. the ways...
Baptism and the Old Testament (Sundquist)
Theology in Motion - January 05, 2021 22:02 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn this conversation with Rev. Bob Sundquist we explore the biblical narrative of baptism starting in a seemingly unlikely place: the Old Testament. If shownotes do not appear, follow this link: https://theologyinmotion.libsyn.com/baptism-and-the-old-testament-sundquist
Psalm 72: Long Live the King (Elliott, Fox)
Theology in Motion - December 07, 2020 23:45 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn this conversation with Dr. Paul Elliott and Kip Fox we explore the song "Long Live the King" based upon Psalm 72 - a part of CWL's Psalm Libary Initiative and: 1. the exegesis of Psalm 72, 2. what it is like for a songwriter to work with an academic theologian (and vice versa), 3. going "behin...
Book: The Holy Spirit and Christian Experience (Zahl)
Theology in Motion - November 10, 2020 17:34 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn this conversation with Dr. Simeon Zahl we explore his latest book, The Holy Spirit and Christian Experience, and what it has to say about leading worship: 1. moving past the false dichotomy of theology and experience, 2. the distinction between law and gospel in worship, 3. the ways in which t...
Theology of Beauty (Mattes)
Theology in Motion - September 01, 2020 13:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsCo-hosted by Kip Fox, in this conversation with Rev. Dr. Mark Mattes we explore: 1. Mark's book Martin Luther's Theology of Beauty, 2. What makes worship "beautiful," 3. The distinction between theological and creation categories for beauty, and 4. The role of the artist in worship. If shownotes...
Church Music in Cultural Contexts—beyond the metaphors of gourmet and fast food
Center For Worship Leadership Blogcast - August 18, 2020 20:04 - 13 minutesBy Rev. Dr. Jim Marriott Culture matters. Context matters. Through certain practices, we can learn to value culture. We can learn to value the uniqueness of culture that guards us from cultural elitism. We can learn to value the inherent meanings of cultural symbols that keeps us from misapprop...
Pragmatics and Theology of Worship
Center For Worship Leadership Blogcast - August 11, 2020 21:39 - 9 minutesBy Rev. Dr. David W. Loy Worship is never theologically neutral. Every worship form can be analyzed in terms of its pragmatics—that is, what it seeks to accomplish. Analyzing the pragmatics of the service will uncover the theological presuppositions lurking beneath the surface of the worship f...
Book: Worship and the World to Come (Packiam)
Theology in Motion - August 03, 2020 18:03 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn this conversation with Rev. Dr. Glenn Packiam we explore: 1. Glenn's latest book on christian hope in contemporary worship, 2. worship as faith formation, 3. how worship songs are encoded and experienced, 4. encouragements for pastors, songwriters and worship leaders, 5. theological ethnograph...
Covid-19: Incarnation, Excarnation, and Worship (Oesch)
Theology in Motion - July 02, 2020 21:53 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn this conversation with Rev. Dr. Joel Oesch we explore: 1. the opportunities and challenges of online worship during the Covid-19 lockdown, 2. what we can learn for the future of the church, 3. the theological implications of incarnations and digital excarnation in worship. If shownotes do...
Worship's Dependance on Justification (Hicks, Kolb)
Theology in Motion - June 01, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn this conversation with Rev. Zac Hicks and Dr. Robert Kolb we explore: 1. Zac's recent doctoral work regarding Thomas Cramner's commitment to "faith alone" in the Book of Common Prayer. 2. How our view of justification defines our approach to worship as individuals and as a church. 3. The ways ...
The Walk For All Mankind
Theology in Motion - April 29, 2020 23:26 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn this conversation with Dr. Timothy Jones and Rev. Robert Sundquist we explore: 1. The Walk For All Mankind 2. Creativity in music and preaching 3. The power of collaboration