Best Musicmaker Podcasts (2024)

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Worship in the Book of Acts with Revd. Prof. Steve Walton 58:52

4M ago58:52

58:52

In this episode of the Worship Theology Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Perigo and the Reverend Professor Steve Walton discuss Christian worship from the book of Acts. Walton is a leading New Testament scholar and the Senior Research Fellow in New Testament at Trinity College, Bristol. He has published numerous books and articles on Acts and is authoring the f…

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God's Resting Place with Pastor Michael Miller of UPPERROOM 48:12

5M ago48:12

48:12

In this episode of the Worship/Theology Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Perigo interviews Pastor Michael Miller, founding pastor and senior leader of UPPERROOM. They discuss the theology, worship practices, and story of a church community centered around the presence of Jesus. UPPERROOM is known for its commitment to prayer and worship, with prayer meetings ha…

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Evangelical Performance Anxiety with Dr. Joshua Busman 51:32

5M ago51:32

51:32

In this Worship/Theology Podcast episode, Dr. Jeremy Perigo interviews Dr. Joshua Busman about his article titled “A Fun and Funky Disco Pastiche: David Crowder Confronts Evangelical Performance Anxiety.” They discuss the concept of performance anxiety in evangelical worship and how it affects both worship leaders and congregants. They explore the …

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Is it Sacred or Is It Secular?: Musicmaking Inside & Outside of the Church with Zach & Maggie 45:12

6M ago45:12

45:12

Journey with Dr. Jeremy Perigo and Nashville-based artists, Zach & Maggie, as they reflect on musicmaking inside and outside of the church. In addition to working alongside notable artists including Ricky Skaggs, Vince Gill, Alison Krauss, and a long tenure with hymn writers Keith & Kristyn Getty, their lively original compositions pair Zach's skil…

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Pentecostal Theology of Worship with Dr. Steven Félix-Jäger 47:55

7M ago47:55

47:55

In this podcast, Dr. Jeremy Perigo hosts Dr. Steven Félix-Jäger discussing his recent book Renewal Worship: A Theology of Doxology. Recorded live at the Society for Pentecostal Studies, they unpack topics such as global worship shifts, emotional manipulation, pneumatology, sacramentalism, lyrical theology, shifts in worship studies, relational theo…

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Let Us Draw Near: A Biblical Theology of Worship with Dr. Ron Man 54:15

8M ago54:15

54:15

Join Dr. Jeremy Perigo as he hosts Dr. Ron Man as they discuss the biblical foundations of worship. Ron is a worship educator and serves on the steering committee of the Biblical Worship Section of the Evangelical Theological Society. He is also the director of Worship Resources International. His most recent book, Let Us Draw Near, is an expansive…

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Gospel-Centered Worship with Dr. Zac Hicks 1:07:21

9M ago1:07:21

1:07:21

Join Dr. Jeremy Perigo as he hosts scholar, pastor, and musician Zac Hicks. Hicks is currently pastor of Church of the Cross in Birmingham, Alabama, and is the author of several books, including, most recently, Before We Gather. Drawing from Hicks' The Worship Pastor and Worship By Faith Alone, they discuss practical and theological issues around j…

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Monolith or Mosaic: Evangelical Worship Theology & Practice with Dr. Melanie Ross 41:56

9M ago41:56

41:56

Join Dr. Jeremy Perigo as he hosts Dr. Melanie Ross, Associate Professor of Liturgical Studies at Yale Divinity School. They explore themes surrounding Evangelical practices and theologies of worship, particularly from Ross' books Evangelical Worship: An American Mosaic (2021) and Evangelical vs. Liturgical? Defying a Dichotomy (2014). Beyond monol…

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A Vision for Visual Art in Worship with Dr. Justin Bailey & David Platter 44:51

10M ago44:51

44:51

Two Dordt University Professors, Dr. Justin Bailey and Prof. David Platter, are joining Dr. Jeremy Perigo on this episode. Drawing from Bailey's academic work in beauty and culture and Platter's experience as a working studio artist and educator, they reflect on the challenges and opportunities of visual art in corporate worship. They grapple with …

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Meaning-Making in Christian Congregational Song with Dr. Daniel Thornton 1:07:58

11M ago1:07:58

1:07:58

In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Perigo hosts Revd. Associate Professor Dr. Daniel Thornton of Alphacrucis University College in Australia. Dr. Thornton is an ordained minister, worship leader, musician, educator, and theologian with significant experience in production, theater, and composition. Together, they discuss Thornton’s scholarly research into…

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Musical, Theological & Commercial Shifts in Worship Songs with Dr. Shannan Baker 1:00:59

12M ago1:00:59

1:00:59

How has worship music shifted in the last ten years in the USA? Join Dr. Jeremy Perigo as he hosts Dr. Shannan Baker, a Postdoctoral Fellow in Music and Digital Humanities at Baylor University. Their discussion focuses on the musical, theological, and market shifts of CCLI's Top 25 songs from 2010-2020. Topics include lyrical theology, Trinitarian …

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Complexities & Flexibilities of Contemporary Worship with Dr. Adam Perez 1:05:28

1y ago1:05:28

1:05:28

On this second episode of season two, Dr. Jeremy Perigo hosts worship historian Dr. Adam Perez of Belmont University. Together they discuss how the history of contemporary worship song impacts local churches today. With a specific focus on worship in the 1980s and 1990s, Perez shares how studying the history of Christian worship gives us important …

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Reconnecting Work & Worship with Dr. Matthew Kaemingk 52:36

1y ago52:36

52:36

In the first episode of season two, Dr. Jeremy Perigo sits down with Dr. Matthew Kaemingk, a public theologian based at Fuller Seminary. Together, they discuss Reformed worship, public theology, the need to become vocationally conversant as ministry leaders, and how to bridge the vast chasm between our worship and worship. Those who listen to the e…

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Martin Engstroem, Verbier Festival founder 1:06:53

1+ y ago1:06:53

1:06:53

In 2023, the Verbier Festival celebrates its 30th anniversary. The man behind classical music’s most coveted festival speaks to Gramophone Editor in Chief James Jolly about his relationship with classical music, the journey that led him to create the Verbier Festival, the relationship between genius and character, and some of his most memorable enc…

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Emotional Breadth & Creativity in Congregational Song with Geraldine Latty & Carey Luce 51:34

1+ y ago51:34

51:34

In the final episode of the first season, join Dr. Jeremy Perigo as he welcomes back Geraldine Latty and Carey Luce as they discuss the practice of creativity and emotional breadth in worship. Hear topics such as the use of gospel choirs, planning time for creativity, utilizing musical tensions, emotional and musical manipulation, the theology of t…

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Worship Songs that Give You Cavities with Kenny & Claire Hilliard 47:38

1+ y ago47:38

47:38

Join Dr. Jeremy Perigo with guests Kenny & Claire Hilliard as they examine the importance of lyrical theology. Kenny and Claire are Nashville-based songwriters with a passion for serving the local church. This podcast was recorded live at Dordt University in Sioux Center, Iowa during a worship arts and theology class.…

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Writing Worship Songs with Messy, Gritty Hope with Rich & Lydia Dicas 53:19

2y ago53:19

53:19

In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Perigo sits down with Rich and Lydia di Castiglione, UK-based worship leaders and songwriters, to discuss writing worship songs that simultaneously acknowledge pain, suffering, grief, and hope. They explore how worship songs can express empathy and the entire emotive bandwidth of the Christian life. Hear the stories and …

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Daniil Trifonov, pianist 47:40

2y ago47:40

47:40

Called "without question the most astounding pianist of our age" by The Times, the awe-inspiring Daniil Trifonov opens up in this exclusive interview with Gramophone's James Jolly about the particular challenges of Chopin, his love for the time-honored art of transcription, the complexity of Scriabin's music, the intricacies of choosing a perfectly…

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Sir Antonio Pappano, conductor 57:11

2y ago57:11

57:11

"In classical music, we’re not here to repeat," declares the universally acclaimed Sir Antonio Pappano, "we’re here to bring back, to resuscitate, to make the music jump off the page as if it never existed before." The esteemed conductor talks with Gramophone's James Jolly about the need for constant reinvention, the right approach in bringing cont…

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Pascal Dusapin, composer 1:12:42

2y ago1:12:42

1:12:42

"I never start," says Pascal Dusapin of his composing process, "and I never finish—I continue." The brilliant composer—one of the most acclaimed and widely performed of our day—talks with Gramophone's James Jolly about the discipline of great artists, the place of art and music in a war-torn world, his love of opera and the enduring relevance of my…

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Creative Musicianship in Worship with Carey Luce 41:43

2y ago41:43

41:43

Join Dr. Jeremy Perigo as he sits down with London-based musician and educator Carey Luce as they explore creativity in church music. Carey is a lecturer at London School of Theology and recently served as visiting worship artist in residence at Dordt University. Their discussion topics include curating musical creativity, education models for impr…

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NINJAH FAREYE 52:31

2y ago52:31

52:31

NINJAH FAREYE In todays episode we talk to Jungle producer and promoter NINJAH FAREYE. We talk about the Toronto jungle scene, playing shows, booking big acts, and a lot more! https://www.facebook.com/NinjahFareyeOfficial https://soundcloud.com/ninjahfareye

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Worship in the New Testament with Dr. Conrad Gempf 58:11

2y ago58:11

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Join Dr. Jeremy Perigo as he hosts New Testament scholar Dr. Conrad Gempf as they discuss worship in the New Testament. Dr. Gempf has taught at London School of Theology for years and is a creative voice bridging the academy and the Church. Discussion topics include the Lord’s Supper, biblical interpretation, worshipping Jesus, the cultural backgro…

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Pretty Yende, soprano 53:12

2y ago53:12

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When Pretty Yende graces you with her radiant presence and magnificent voice on stage, "your soul and my soul meet, and we are never the same." In this moving and thought-provoking conversation with Gramophone's James Jolly, the South African soprano talks about the "supernatural" encounter with Delibes that inspired her to pursue her opera career;…

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Christophe Rousset, harpsichordist and conductor 58:22

2y ago58:22

58:22

There is nothing Christophe Rousset hates more than routine: even with the most commonly played, centuries-old works, "there is always something new to say." One of the most respected figures in the world of Baroque music, the master harpsichordist and conductor who founded the gold-standard ensemble Les Talens Lyriques over thirty years ago speaks…

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Whole Life Worship & Bridging the Sunday/Monday Divide with Sam & Sara Hargreaves 55:00

2y ago55:00

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Join Dr. Jeremy Perigo, along with Sara and Sam Hargreaves, as they discuss the crucial intersection between gathered worship and scattered worship. Sam and Sara help give theological insight and creative worship practices that connect our Sunday worship with Monday work. The Hargreaves are scholarly practitioners serving both as theological educat…

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Barbara Hannigan, soprano and conductor 1:05:10

2y ago1:05:10

1:05:10

In a crowded field that sees many gifted performers struggle to stand out at the top, Barbara Hannigan distinguishes herself absolutely and effortlessly—by being herself. "I have to be absolutely authentic," she explains. "I cannot try to be a good girl, I cannot try to be a good conductor, I cannot try to follow the rules—because there are no rule…

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Planting Multicultural Churches & Navigating Challenges in Diverse Worship with Pastors Dan Backens & Kevin Turpin 1:21:02

2y ago1:21:02

1:21:02

Join us for this unique discussion hosted by Dr. Jeremy Perigo on multicultural churches and multicultural worship with Dr. Dan Backens and Pastor Kevin Turpin of New Life Church in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Drawing from over twenty years in ministry leading a multicultural church together, these two leaders discuss challenges around race, church pl…

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Daniel Lozakovich, violinist 1:09:05

2y ago1:09:05

1:09:05

"The first time I saw the violin," says Daniel Lozakovich, "I knew directly: I'm going to be a violinist… It was like some magic spell." Signed to Deutsche Grammophon at the tender age of 15, Lozakovich seems to have been born to make music. In this wide-ranging conversation with Gramophone's James Jolly, the universally acclaimed virtuoso talks ab…

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Spirit Lead Me: Mega Churches, Pentecostalism, and Aboriginal-led Congregations in Australia with Dr. Tanya Riches 51:17

2y ago51:17

51:17

Dr. Tanya Riches, a researcher and Senior Lecturer at Hillsong College, joins us in unpacking the intersections of her ministry and scholarly work in mega churches, Pentecostal liturgical theology, and Aboriginal-led Australian congregation. Don’t miss this stimulating discussion around branding worship, Pentecostal worship, Hillsong, navigating et…

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Kaija Saariaho, composer 1:07:12

2y ago1:07:12

1:07:12

One of the leading composers of our day, the great Kaija Saariaho talks to Gramophone editor-in-chief James Jolly about her past and her process, her professional development alongside other legends of composition, the value and extraordinary power of music during difficult times, the evolution and future of classical music, and more… Presented wit…

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The Psalms, Peacemaking, and Public Witness in Pakistan with Dr. Eric Sarwar 48:43

2y ago48:43

48:43

Join Dr. Jeremy Perigo and Dr. Eric Sarwar, a missiologist, minister, and musical peacemaker, as they unpack Eric’s musical peacemaking ministry and his recent Ph.D. dissertation, “Psalms, Islam, and Salam: The Punjabi Psalter as Public Witness in Pakistan.” Interfaith dialogue, worship, mission, musical genres in Pakistan, liturgical identities, t…

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Alexandre Kantorow, pianist 1:11:13

2y ago1:11:13

1:11:13

This episode of musicmakers finds French virtuoso pianist Alexandre Kantorow in conversation with our host, Gramophone editor-in-chief James Jolly, about falling in love with the piano, bursting onto the scene with a resounding win at the Tchaikovsky Competition, the pianists and conductors he most admires, bringing spontaneity to the recording pro…

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Joyce DiDonato, mezzo-soprano 1:24:23

2y ago1:24:23

1:24:23

In the first episode of musicmakers by medici.tv, Gramophone editor-in-chief James Jolly sits down with superstar mezzo Joyce DiDonato, who opens up about her love for Berlioz and Frederica von Stade, the magic and community of performing onstage, the privilege of a strong audience-performer rapport, the excitement of stepping into a brand-new role…

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musicmakers: sneak peek 1:17

2y ago1:17

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Find out more about the exciting new series that gives you behind-the-scenes to today's most influential classical music artists!By medici.tv musicmakers

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Historical & Theological Roots of Contemporary Worship with Dr. Lester Ruth 1:15:56

2y ago1:15:56

1:15:56

Dr. Jeremy Perigo sits down with Dr. Lester Ruth to discuss the theological roots of the contemporary worship movement. Drawing from Ruth’s recent collaborative work with Dr. Swee Hong Lim titled A History of Contemporary Praise & Worship, this podcast unpacks two streams of theological and liturgical development in contemporary praise and worship.…

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Liturgical Theology with Dr. Simon Chan 1:05:54

2y ago1:05:54

1:05:54

Dr. Jeremy Perigo and Dr. Simon Chan sit down to discuss Chan's book Liturgical Theology. Chan spans a unique space in his academic and pastoral work serving as an Assemblies of God minister and systematic theologian focusing on liturgical theology and spirituality. Join this discussion as they delve into weaknesses of Evangelical and Charismatic t…

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Music that Preaches & the Power of Stillness with Prof. Paul Mealor 35:40

2y ago35:40

35:40

Join Dr. Jeremy Perigo in this special conversation with Prof. Paul Mealor, one of the world’s most performed living composers. Paul’s Motet, Ubi caritas, was performed in front of 2.5 billion viewers at the Royal Wedding Ceremony of His Royal Highness Prince William and Catherine Middleton (now TRH The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge) at Westminster A…

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Biblical Foundations & the Shape of Worship with Dr. Constance Cherry 54:24

2+ y ago54:24

54:24

Dr. Jeremy Perigo sits down with Dr. Constance Cherry to discuss her decades of church leadership, scholarly reflection, and university teaching. This episode focuses on the biblical foundations of Christian worship and the need to be intentional about the shape and structure of corporate worship. Every church has a liturgy, even if leaders aren’t …

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Relational Ethics in Christian Worship Music with Dr. Nathan Myrick 1:03:48

2+ y ago1:03:48

1:03:48

Recent discussion around theology and worship music often centers around getting lyrics more "theological" or getting the form or structure of worship "right." Dr. Nathan Myrick’s book Music for Others reveals that singing orthodox lyrics might not be enough. In this discussion, Dr. Jeremy Perigo sits down with Myrick to discuss the ethical issues …

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PEDESTRIAN TACTICS 38:22

2+ y ago38:22

38:22

In this episode we talk to music producer Pedestrian Tactics all the way from Seattle. We discuss teaching music production, breaking things down, design school, feeling the emotions of the people around you, mixing and mastering, and a lot more! Pedestrian Tactics is the identity of Seattle- based multimedia producer Dan Taylor who’s works gained …

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Worship that Welcomes with Dr. Angela Perigo 30:18

2+ y ago30:18

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Join Dr. Jeremy Perigo as he sits down with Dr. Angela Perigo, Director of Faith Formation at Dordt University, to discuss how to recognize a divine call to create corporate services that engage all of God’s people in worship. Drawing from Angela’s recent doctoral worship that focuses on a Spirit-shaped ecclesiology, they unpack theological and lit…

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Liturgical Awareness, Public Praise & Pastoral Discernment with Graham Kendrick (Part 2) 54:59

2+ y ago54:59

54:59

In part two of this discussion, Jeremy Perigo and Graham Kendrick unpack various topics surrounding leading and planning worship, including the pastoral and theological demands of leadership, liturgical songs, public praise, spiritual warfare, trending songs, the local church, and much more. Graham finishes the discussion with well-tested words of …

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How did the pop singer become the worship leader? Discussion with Graham Kendrick (Part 1) 1:12:21

2+ y ago1:12:21

1:12:21

From hymnbooks to transparencies and cathedrals to coffee shops, Graham Kendrick and Jeremy Perigo discuss the massive shifts in Christian worship in the UK over the past few decades. The conversation quickly turns to the theology of congregational song. In addition to content, how does the form of the song help carry certain types of messages? Wha…

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The Ever-Expanding Role of Leading Corporate Worship with Geraldine Latty 57:49

2+ y ago57:49

57:49

Dr. Jeremy Perigo sits down with Geraldine Latty, a London-based songwriter, performer, worship leader, vocal coach, and choir director, to discuss the ever-expanding role of leading corporate worship. They work together to cover the gamut of related topics, including defining worship leadership, passing down the tradition, performance in worship, …

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Is ”performance” a dirty worship word? Discussion with Marcell Silva Steuernagel 30:10

2+ y ago30:10

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“Performance” is often a dirty word within popular-level worship training resources. Yet, in a recent monograph, Church Music Through the Lens of Performance, Marcell Steuernagel proposes in worship that “all participants are performing in church music.” Through an interdisciplinary approach focused on performance studies, Steuernagle opens up fres…

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VAULT KID 40:43

2+ y ago40:43

40:43

In this episode we talk to Chipmusic Producer Vault Kid all the way from Germany. We discuss buying Hatsune Miku, Micromusic.net, early Chiptune, Pro Tools, mixing kicks and snares, finding people to collaberate with, and a lot more! Energetic 8-bit bass music producer Vault Kid made a name for himself in early 2017, when he first started to releas…

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Holistic Spiritual Formation for Worship Leaders & Pastors with Dr. Diane Chandler 1:07:23

2+ y ago1:07:23

1:07:23

Dr. Jeremy Perigo sits down with Dr. Diane Chandler to discuss the intersection of spiritual formation and ministry praxis. Drawing from Chandler’s Christian Spiritual Formation: An Integrative Approach to Personal and Relational Wholeness, this podcast focuses on vocation, burnout, physical health, communal spirituality, and how imago Dei and imag…

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Are we selling worship and worshiping celebrities? Discussion with Pete Ward 57:43

2+ y ago57:43

57:43

Bieber, Mel Gibson, Rob Bell, stadium rock culture, and VIP packages to meet worship arts are impacting our theology and practice of worship. How is media shifting our worship? Are we selling worship? Do we worship Christian celebrities? In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Perigo hosts Prof. Pete Ward of Durham University in the UK as they discuss Pete’s r…

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Charismatic Theology of Worship, Hope & the Resilient Pastor with Glenn Packiam 54:42

2+ y ago54:42

54:42

In this episode, Drs. Jeremy Perigo and Glenn Packiam explore a Charistmatic theology of worship and its impact on the study and practice of Christian worship. We also unpack some of the themes from Glenn's recent books, Worship and the World to Come and The Resilient Pastor.By Jeremy Perigo

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