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Lectio Musica

Matthew David Morris

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Lectio Musica was a podcast hosted by Matthew David Morris that explored the spiritual practice of writing songs from scripture. A new song was featured in every episode, along with tips, suggestions, and reflections on how to make this practice your own.
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The Worship Lab Podcast

Michael Brady & Sam Jones

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The Worship Lab is a podcast for worship leaders. In a weekly conversation, worship leaders Michael and Sam explore the practical and spiritual aspects of leading a team and a congregation in worship. The show is designed to encourage and support leadership at the local church level. Subscribe now and get the next episode without even trying!
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On the final episode of Lectio Musica, Matthew David shares his reflections on what he’s learned from this podcast project. Then he offers a new melody to an old, beloved prayer. The Readings for this episode and for the upcoming Sunday are: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9 Psalm 15 James 1:17-27 Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Read all 4 readings online, or using …
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This week on the show: readiness. How do we get ready for our writing practice and our spiritual practice? Hear the new Lectio Musica song, “Shoes”! The Readings for this episode and for the upcoming Sunday are: Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18 Psalm 34:15-22 Ephesians 6:10-20 John 6:56-69 Read all 4 readings online, or using your favorite Bible translation. …
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This week on the show: discernment. How do we go about discerning the work that is ours to do and what belongs to God? Hear the new LM song, “That’s God’s Job." The Readings for this episode and for the upcoming Sunday are: Proverbs 9:1-6 Psalm 34:9-14 Ephesians 5:15-20 John 6:51-58 Read all 4 readings online, or using your favorite Bible translati…
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On this episode: Honesty. Honesty in our writing. Honesty in scripture. Matthew David shares a songwriting story from his childhood and plays the new song, “Where God Started." The Readings for this episode and for the upcoming Sunday are: 1 Kings 19:4-8 Psalm 34:1-8 Ephesians 4:25-5:2 John 6:35, 41-51 Read all 4 readings online, or using your favo…
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We hear the message in scripture to be patient. Are we with our own songwriting? Hear Matthew David’s reflections and the new song, “Bread." The Readings for this episode and for the upcoming Sunday are: Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15 Psalm 78:23-29 Ephesians 4:1-16 John 6:24-35 Read all 4 readings online, or using your favorite Bible translation. Lectio Musi…
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This week on the show: the universal and the particular in songwriting. Matthew David shares his new song, “Powerless." The Readings for this episode and for the upcoming Sunday are: 2 Kings 4:42-44 Psalm 145:10-18 Ephesians 3:14-21 John 6:1-21 Read all 4 readings online, or using your favorite Bible translation. Lectio Musica is written and produc…
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Matthew David is joined by singer-songwriter, Jenny LaJoye, who shares her reflection on the lectio musica practice and the new song, “There Is Only Home." The Readings for this episode and for the upcoming Sunday are: Jeremiah 23:1-6 Psalm 23 Ephesians 2:11-22 Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 Read all 4 readings online, or using your favorite Bible translation…
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Matthew David talks about the meaning of “call”, sharing some of his experience on the path to the Episcopal priesthood, then plays the new song, “Brother John." The Readings for this episode and for the upcoming Sunday are: Amos 7:7-15 Psalm 85:8-13 Ephesians 1:3-14 Mark 6:14-29 Read all 4 readings online, or using your favorite Bible translation.…
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In songwriting, context is key. Matthew David offers up a few of his own songwriting practices, and then shares the new song, “Testify." The Readings for this episode and for the upcoming Sunday are: Ezekiel 2:1-5 Psalm 123 2 Corinthians 12:2-10 Mark 6:1-13 Read all 4 readings online, or using your favorite Bible translation. Check out Ryan Charles…
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Matthew David talks about some of the common characteristics found in his favorite songwriters, and he shares the new Lectio Musica song, “Were You There?" The Readings for this episode and for the upcoming Sunday are: Job 38:1-11 Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 Mark 4:35-41 Read all 4 readings online, or using your favorite Bible transla…
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Matthew David shares the new Lectio Musica song “Glory,” and responds to the recent outpour of emotion over high-profile suicides. He talks about encountering death in next Sunday’s lectionary readings. If you’ve been struggling lately, and if you find yourself having thoughts about life and death that you don’t know how to process, call the number…
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It’s June, Pride Month, and on the third episode of Lectio Musica Matthew David offers a message of hope with the song, “Chosen Family“. He also gives a few tips on how to get started with a new song. The Readings for this episode and for the upcoming Sunday are: Genesis 3:8-15 Psalm 130 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 Mark 3:20-35 Read all 4 readings onlin…
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On the second episode of Lectio Musica, Matthew David responds to listener feedback about the suggestion to include scripture readings in the podcast. He offers an explanation of what aspects of this week’s readings inspired his writing, and then shares the second Lectio Musica original song, “Jar of Clay”. The Readings for this episode and for the…
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On this first episode of Lectio Musica, we learn about the lectio musica practice and the way it influenced the creation of the podcast. Matthew David offers some suggestions about how to get started, and then shares the first Lectio Musica original song, “I Am Here." The Readings for this episode and for the upcoming Sunday, Trinity Sunday, are: I…
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Well, we had a good run, but all mediocre things must come to an end. This will be the final episode of WLP. Michael explains his transition from Houston's First into his new position, the guys discuss whether or not the show has served it's purpose, and some other final thoughts. We hope you've enjoyed it as much as we have. Please write in and te…
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Paul Baloche joins the guys this week for a conversation that covers a wide range of topics. Paul has a great heart for the Lord and for church musicians. We hope you enjoy it! Check out http://www.leadworship.com if you haven't yet and be sure to get a copy of Paul's latest release "For Unto Us (Christmas Worship Live from London)". Info here: htt…
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Everyone wants to quit their job at some point. Michael and Sam are joined by Zac Hufty (who works with Michael at HFBC Cypress) on this episode to discuss when it's appropriate to leave and how one should go about doing that. To be clear though, you might should just stay. Pray about it. Please don't use this episode as an excuse to make a rash de…
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Michael and Sam have a conversation this week about some things that may not be totally obvious to some pastors. This episode is based largely on the insightful work of Bob Kauflin from his blog post. Here's a link: http://worshipmatters.com/2015/10/05/what-worship-leaders-wished-their-pastor-knew/ Here's our home on the web: www.worshiplabpodcast.…
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Todd Wright from the Average Everyday Worship Leader Podcast is trying to take over the show this week. Michael and Sam join him for a discussion about older worship leaders. We realize how absurd the idea of two guys in their early thirties giving advice to people with more experience. Also, Todd's new album is about to drop! Pick it up from iTune…
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