S1E13: Music

The Theology Of...

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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