This time on The Theology Of, Benjamin and Ryker explore the harmony between music and faith to pinpoint how music can be used for the glory of God.
Show Notes (The Theology of Music) S1:E13
Table of Contents & Timestamps:
(0:00-2:45) Introduction
(2:45-4:32) What is Music?
(4:32-9:43) A Brief History of Music
(9:43-18:11) Biblical Survey of Music
(18:35-23:34) Why do we make Music?
(23:34-33:03) Why do we Sing at Church?
(33:25-40:42) Worship Music vs. Popular Music
(41:00-48:05) Song Recommendations
(48:05-50:55) Outro
Key Takeaways:
- The dichotomy of sacred and secular music has been around for centuries
- We make music to express ourselves, to join into something greater than ourselves, to find that ever-elusive secret chord
- Singing is primarily a response to God
- Worship music allows the members of the church to align their hearts with one another
- The ultimate purpose of music is to help us tune our hearts towards God
Music Recommendations:
Deeper Well
Enter the Worship Circle
Citizens
half・alive
Chris Renzema
Zach Winters
Josh Garrels
John Mark Pantana
The Brook & The Bluff
Busty and the Bass
Lawrence
The Arcadian Wild
KB
PEABOD
Resources:
- “Theology of Music Ministry” - Grace Community Church
https://www.gracemaryville.org/homepage/ministries/theology-philosophy-of-ministry/theology-of-music-ministry/
- “Theology of Music, Part One” - The Worship Community
https://www.theworshipcommunity.com/theology-of-music-part-one/
- “The Theology and Place of Music in Worship” by RCA Commission on Worship
https://www.faithward.org/the-theology-and-place-of-music-in-worship/
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