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Produced and Hosted by Whitworth University church music professor Dr. Ben Brody, the Voices United podcast is supported by The Hymn Society in the United States and Canada and Whitworth University. As the podcast host, Ben’s task is to have as many conversations as he can with as many different congregational song enthusiasts as he can find. These meaningful conversations will seek to explore why people are passionate about congregational song, what works for their congregations, and storie ...
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After 39 episodes, podcast host Ben Brody hosts his final episode. He reflects on the conversations, learnings, and inspiration he's found since his first interview conducted in 2016. Benjamin Brody serves as Chair of the Music Department, Professor of Music and Director of Church Music Studies at Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington. At Whi…
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Guest Adam A. Perez earned a doctor of theology in liturgical studies with a secondary area in religion and the arts from Duke University Divinity School. He holds a B.A. in music education from Trinity Christian College (Palos Heights, IL) and a master of arts in religion and music from Yale Institute of Sacred Music and Yale Divinity School (New …
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Mark A. Miller has a passion for building community through music and believes that everyone is a child of God. He adheres to Cornel West’s belief that “Justice is what love looks like in public.” A graduate of Yale and Juilliard, Mark is Professor of Church Music, Director of Chapel, and Composer-in-Residence at Drew University. He is also a Lectu…
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Guest Daniel Charles Damon (b. 1955) is an internationally published writer of hymn texts and tunes. Until his recent retirement, he was pastor of First United Methodist Church in Richmond, California. Dan is Associate Editor of Hymnody for Hope Publishing Company. He is also a jazz pianist and has played in many hotels and clubs in the San Francis…
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Guest Richard Leach is a leading contemporary writer of words for hymns. Using traditional forms, he creates striking new texts with biblical and theological integrity. His work is included in hymnals and hymnal supplements from a wide spectrum of denominations including the Church of Scotland, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the Christ…
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Guest Hannah C. Brown has served as Pastor in the United Church of Christ since 2007 and began publishing hymn texts with GIA in 2022. She is interested in cultivating worship experiences that are heart-centered, interactive, and accessible to folks of a wide range of ages and abilities. She has a passion for creative and faithful adaptations of ch…
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Martin Leckebusch is an English hymn writer who has several published collections of hymns and psalm paraphrases. His work can be found in many recent hymnals. This interview with Martin took place in Canterbury, England, in July, 2019.By Produced by Ben Brody, Distributed by The Center for Congregational Song
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Season 3 of Voices United, A Congregational Song Podcast includes interviews with acclaimed hymn writers, editors of a recent bilingual Spanish/English hymnal, and congregational song scholars. Hosted by music professor and composer Ben Brody.By Produced by Ben Brody, Distributed by The Center for Congregational Song
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Season 3 of Voices United, A Congregational Song Podcast includes interviews with acclaimed hymn writers, editors of a recent bilingual Spanish/English hymnal, and congregational song scholars. Hosted by music professor and composer Ben Brody.For more information on the hymn festivals mentioned in this episode and how to apply: https://worship.calv…
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Season 3 of Voices United, A Congregational Song Podcast includes interviews with acclaimed hymn writers, editors of a recent bilingual Spanish/English hymnal, and congregational song scholars. Hosted by music professor and composer Ben Brody.By Produced by Ben Brody, Distributed by The Center for Congregational Song
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Season 3 of Voices United, A Congregational Song Podcast includes interviews with acclaimed hymn writers, editors of a recent bilingual Spanish/English hymnal, and congregational song scholars. Hosted by music professor and composer Ben Brody.By Produced by Ben Brody, Distributed by The Center for Congregational Song
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Season 3 of Voices United, A Congregational Song Podcast includes interviews with acclaimed hymn writers, editors of a recent bilingual Spanish/English hymnal, and congregational song scholars. Hosted by music professor and composer Ben Brody.By Produced by Ben Brody, Distributed by The Center for Congregational Song
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Season 2 of "Voices United: A Congregational Song Podcast" includes some of the nation's top scholars and hymnologists. Music of the black church traditions, contemporary praise & worship, and crafting hymn texts are all covered this season from our diverse panel of guests.By Produced by Ben Brody, Distributed by The Center for Congregational Song
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Season 2 of "Voices United: A Congregational Song Podcast" includes some of the nation's top scholars and hymnologists. Music of the black church traditions, contemporary praise & worship, and crafting hymn texts are all covered this season from our diverse panel of guests.By Produced by Ben Brody, Distributed by The Center for Congregational Song
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Season 2 of "Voices United: A Congregational Song Podcast" includes some of the nation's top scholars and hymnologists. Music of the black church traditions, contemporary praise & worship, and crafting hymn texts are all covered this season from our diverse panel of guests.By Produced by Ben Brody, Distributed by The Center for Congregational Song
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Season 2 of "Voices United: A Congregational Song Podcast" includes some of the nation's top scholars and hymnologists. Music of the black church traditions, contemporary praise & worship, and crafting hymn texts are all covered this season from our diverse panel of guests.By Produced by Ben Brody, Distributed by The Center for Congregational Song
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Season 2 of "Voices United: A Congregational Song Podcast" includes some of the nation's top scholars and hymnologists. Music of the black church traditions, contemporary praise & worship, and crafting hymn texts are all covered this season from our diverse panel of guests.By Produced by Ben Brody, Distributed by The Center for Congregational Song
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Season 2 of "Voices United: A Congregational Song Podcast" includes some of the nation's top scholars and hymnologists. Music of the black church traditions, contemporary praise & worship, and crafting hymn texts are all covered this season from our diverse panel of guests.By Produced by Ben Brody, Distributed by The Center for Congregational Song
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In this interview with Brother Jean Marie of the Taize Community, host Ben Brody explores what it means to pray in song. Insights into how the Taize Community writer their own songs as well as choose the songs they sing in their services. What does it mean to pray? What does it mean to live in community? How does a song find its way into a communit…
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In this interview with pastor, song writer, and producer David Bailey, Ben explores David's faith journey through music and worship. How do you shepherd artists in the church? What does the word "Reconciliation" mean, and how should we use it for the work of the church? How has race in America shaped his faith and worship practices?…
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The first interview of our first season is with Bishop Timothy Dudley Smith. A prolific and respected hymn writer, Bishop Smith is asked about his own faith journey, meaningful congregational songs in his life, and his experience writing hymns.By Produced by Ben Brody, Distributed by The Center for Congregational Song
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