In 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 appears in their new book A History of Contemporary Praise and Worship - Understanding the Movements that Reshaped the Protestant Church. If shownotes do not appear, follow this link: 

A History of Contemporary Praise and Worship Part 2 (Lim, Ruth)

In 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 appears in their new book A History of Contemporary Praise and Worship - Understanding the Movements that Reshaped the Protestant Church. If shownotes do not appear, follow this link: 

A History of Contemporary Praise and Worship Part 1 (Lim, Ruth)

In 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 the music" of "The Longest Night".

Psalm 42: The Longest Night (Fox, Saleska)

In 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-versa, and 4. the ways our aesthetic choices open up and close down opportunities for formation in worship. If shownotes do not appear, follow this link: https://theologyinmotion.libsyn.com/worship-and-the-formative-power-of-the-arts-taylor     

Worship and the Formative Power of the Arts (Taylor)

In 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 Hebrew in regard to Psalm 22:3, and 3. what it can tell us about the relationship between God's presence and the praises of His people. If shownotes do not appear, follow this link:  https://theologyinmotion.libsyn.com/psalm-223-and-gods-presence-in-worship-saleska

Psalm 22:3 and God's Presence in Worship (Saleska)

In 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 contextualizes the workplace, 3. The Old Testament and Early Church as a model of this integration, and 4. the importance of festival and frivolity.  If shownotes do not appear, follow this link: https://theologyinmotion.libsyn.com/book-work-and-worship-kaemingk

Book: Work and Worship (Kaemingk)

In 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. going "behind the music" of "Out of the Depths". If shownotes do not appear, follow this link: https://theologyinmotion.libsyn.com/psalm-130-out-of-the-depths-armstrong-fox-mcmahon      

Psalm 130: Out of the Depths (Armstrong, Fox, McMahon)

In 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 shownotes do not appear, follow this link: https://theologyinmotion.libsyn.com/contemporary-and-traditional-worship-ruth      

Contemporary and Traditional Worship (Ruth)

In 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 in which rituals form us, and 4. the four stages of discipleship. If shownotes do not appear, follow this link:   https://theologyinmotion.libsyn.com/worship-formation-and-the-catechumanate-burreson-schuler          

Worship Formation and the Catechumenate (Burreson, Schuler)

In 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

Baptism and the Old Testament (Sundquist)

In 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 "behind the music" with the songwriters of 'Long Live the King". If shownotes do not appear, follow this link: https://theologyinmotion.libsyn.com/psalm-72-long-live-the-king-elliott-fox     

Psalm 72: Long Live the King (Elliott, Fox)

In 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 the Holy Spirit's work is connected to salvation and how that relates to our experience. If shownotes do not appear, follow this link:  https://theologyinmotion.libsyn.com/book-the-holy-spirit-and-christian-experience-zahl     

Book: The Holy Spirit and Christian Experience (Zahl)

In 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: https://theologyinmotion.libsyn.com/book-the-worship-architect-cherry

Book: The Worship Architect (Cherry)

Co-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 do not appear, follow this link: https://theologyinmotion.libsyn.com/theology-of-beauty-mattes

Theology of Beauty (Mattes)

In 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 ethnography and research methods.   If shownotes do not appear, follow this link: https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/15462116

Book: Worship and the World to Come (Packiam)

In 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 not appear follow this link:  https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/show/theologyinmotion/id/15067778

Covid-19: Incarnation, Excarnation, and Worship (Oesch)

In 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 in which the rediscovery of justification by faith alone affected worship practice in the English and Lutheran Reformations. 4. The implications of these conversations for the 21st century.   If shownotes do not appear follow this link: https://theologyinmotion.libsyn.com/the-dependance-of-justification-and-worship-hicks-kolb

Worship's Dependance on Justification (Hicks, Kolb)

In 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

The Walk For All Mankind (Jones, Sundquist)

In this conversation with Dr. Joe Herl we explore: 1.  comparing Luther and Rome on the Lord's Supper. 2. the power of music.  3. the impact of pietism on sacramental traditions. 3. lessons for worship from Lutheran Service Book (LSB).  Links (Visit episode website for active links)   

Luther, the Lord's Supper, and Lessons from LSB (Herl)

On this recap episode from the 2019 WALi Summit listen to conversations with music director Corey Witt, drummer and educator , and acoustic guitarist Matt Preston. We also announce the release of our , new , and Registration for the 2020  in Irvine, CA, June 29-July 2!

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