In this episode, Steve and Paulette go through an old hymnal from the church they attended as teenagers. They examine the effects of emotionalism, mysticism, and of course, Revivalism in some very popular hymns and compare those lyrics to hymns that are older and more theologically grounded. Ther...
For this week’s special episode, we present a study written and taught by Dr. Ryan Bush on the discipline of family worship. The ancient practice is largely lost in our modern Christian communities. But it is slowly being rediscovered by families across the globe. However, many need help to under...
What is the role of music in a church? Should music leaders and pastors focus primarily on entertainment and musical excellence, or on congregational singing? In this episode, Sean talks with Grant Miller about the way scripture changed his theology of worship, and ultimately the way he leads mus...
We have mentioned the beauty and importance of hymns before, but in this special episode, John is joined by Ryan Bush, host of the podcast Hymn Stories, a weekly podcast that gives a glimpse into the lives and stories behind our favorite hymns.
During their conversation, John and Ryan discuss wh...
This week John sits down with Ryan Bush, editor of the Guide to Family Worship and teacher of the Practical Guide to Family Worship Bible Study Set. They discuss their experiences and obstacles to leading their families in worship and give practical tips you can apply right now to lead your famil...
When we think about worshipping God, we ask all the wrong questions. What do I like? Or what would non-Christians like? Or what does my Church like? Spirit & Truth seeks to answer the central question that we're so often missing: How does God want to be worshipped?
Dangerous false gospels are creeping into Christian congregations through the Trojan horse of popular worship music. Costi Hinn calls pastors and laymen to pay close attention to the songs we sing and the theology behind them. Not only this, but Biblically faithful Christians should be leading th...
Why do we sing as Christians? Does God care if we sing? Better yet, does He care how we sing? In this episode, we critique how some evangelical churches approach their music-making ministry, and offer some practical advice for how those Christians can more faithfully serve the Lord with the instr...
Alisa Childers' live performance of "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" featured in "American Gospel: Christ Crucified." Music by Jared Kraft.
The Puritans were marked by the desire to have God’s Word change every area of their hearts and lives. They took sin and salvation seriously. Puritans sought to conform to Scripture in their corporate worship, family worship, and private worship. Joel Beeke beautifully describes this holy passion...
Steve Lawson here expounds John’s vision of the worship taking place in Heaven. The triune God is worshiped now and forever for His unchanging character and His works of creation and redemption. He is the Sovereign Ruler of all things and He will be praised and loved forever by the people He rede...
