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Posts Tagged ‘music’
Anthony Esolen on Timeless Hymns
What makes for a “timeless hymn”? Prof. Anthony Esolen (Thomas More College) discusses his recent book “Real Music: A Guide to the Timeless Hymns of the Church,” and shares with us the importance of singing and poetry for the faithful. We review a number of important themes found within various hymns and reference a few of the greats over the past several centuries. Join us over at Facebook and Twitter for regular updates on guests. [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Ryan Habig on Music Ministry and “With Us” (a Habig original song)
Join Research on Religion for a very special live musical recording of “With Us” by Ryan Habig. We also talk about the importance and details of running a music ministry. This is part of a series examining Redemption Church, a congregation of 500 or so folks in the small town of Duvall, WA. Ryan discusses what drew him to music ministry, his background, and his weekly routine that not only includes making music but running anything and everything from the church website to organizing the ushers. We also include a rendition of “Oh Come All Ye Faithful” just in time for the holidays! You gotta spread the word about this podcast by clicking the social media below. Be the first to make “With Us” go viral! [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Jim Houser on the Christian Music Industry
What is it like to work in the contemporary Christian music industry and how has that business changed over the last few decades? We talk with Jim Houser, a managing partner at Creative Trust who manages such artists as Steven Curtis Chapman and Brandon Heath, about his experiences in the industry, focusing on his day-to-day activities, the challenges he and his artists face on the road, and how the music industry has changed in response to the digital music revolution. We also talk about the unique way in which Steven Curtis Chapman arranges his concerts. Link with us on Facebook, Twitter and iTunes, and check out Mr. Houser’s artists by clicking on “Read More” below. [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Justin Barrett on the Naturalness of Religious Belief
Do human beings have a cognitive predisposition to believe in the supernatural from birth? In other words, is spirituality a natural tendency in us? Psychologist Justin Barrett (Fuller Theological Seminary) explores some fascinating research that indicates that we have a strong sense of God from birth, and that this innate tendency is actually shared across cultures and historical epochs. While Prof. Barrett argues that religion is natural for humans, he also tells us that theology is “unnatural” and we examine the implications between religion (innate belief) and theology (structured logic). Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes to have each episode delivered to your iPod every Monday! [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] |
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