Theology of Music
As an associate professor of music and worship and part-time worship pastor, Cliff has spent years thinking deeply about the songs that we sing together as a church during our corporate worship services. Yet, instead of being another deconstructing voice, Cliff seeks to foster unique and edifying conversations with folks who create and lead the songs we sing in corporate worship.
Episodes
121 episodes
Worship Song Contextualization with Dr. Ryan Loche of the Church Collective
My guest on this month's episode was long overdue! I got a chance to talk with Dr. Ryan Loche, the co-founder of The Church Collective https://www.instagram.com/thechurchcollective/. ...
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Season 9
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Episode 8
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28:32
Colossians 3:16 - An Biblical Guide to Corporate Worship with Spencer Cormany from Leading Worship Well
Colossians 3:16 not only guides the Church in WHY we should sing but WHAT we should be singing and WHY we should be singing it.
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Season 9
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Episode 7
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27:13
Do You Have A Worship Song Metric?
On this month’s episode, I bring back former guest, Justin Kintzel. While I’ve known Justin for a while through our connections at Liberty University and a quick coffee shop chat a couple of years ago, this will be my first time interviewing hi...
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Season 9
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Episode 6
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21:33
How are we Discipling our Congregations in the Songs we Choose for Corporate Worship?
Joel and I discuss giving our congregations more than just a musically emotional experience but facilitating opportunities for them to both proclaim and ingest lasting Truth. Such a rich episode!
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Season 9
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Episode 5
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38:47
Brett Perkins Shares Some Guidelines for Choosing and Writing Songs for Corporate Worship
This is part 2 of my conversation with Brett Perkins, worship pastor at The Journey Church in Lebanon, TN. In this episode, Brett shares how they choose songs for corporate worship and even some of the things Journey Worship Co. processes as th...
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Season 9
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Episode 4
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25:59
The Motivation Behind Opening Doors with Brett Perkins
My conversation with Brett wasn't planned but it was SO good I had to hit record. In this episode, we discuss God's leading and how we discern the motivation behind stepping into opportunities the Lord places before us as those who lead people ...
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Season 9
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Episode 3
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25:08
The Role of Emotions in Corporate Worship with Pastor Kevin Haglund
A great conversation with Pastor Kevin Haglund on his research regarding the role of emotions in corporate worship.
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Season 9
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Episode 2
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37:27
The Relaunch with Dr. Gabriel Miller
Welcome or welcome back! My name is Cliff, and I'm the new Theology of Music podcast host. I'm excited to get to know you as we have discussions around the theology of the music we use in corporate worship settings. Dr. Miller...
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Season 9
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Episode 1
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26:00
The Good and Bad trends in the Church & the Last Episode of the Theology of Music Podcast
In this episode, Joel discusses the good and bad trends within the reformed and more charismatic churches. Additionally, Joel gives his last encouragement and exhortation to the listeners of this podcast. Joel's IG: https://www.ins...
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Season 8
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Episode 21
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35:45
Should Churches Cancel Service on Christmas & "Joy To The World"
In this episode, Joel touches on a hot topic this year - whether churches should cancel services when Christmas falls on Sunday and how the song "Joy to the World" can inform our decisions.
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Season 8
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Episode 20
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31:45
The Beginning of the End for Theology of Music & Why
In this episode, Joel lists the reasons why the podcast is coming to an end and what the last few weeks will look like.
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Season 8
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Episode 19
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27:29
What It's Like to Move Everytime God Calls & the Story Behind "Wherever I Go" feat. Jackie Minton
In the last guest episode of the year, Joel sits down with Singer-Songwriter, Jackie Minton, to discuss how God continually utilized a certain Scripture to call her to make big leaps of faith and trust in His provision as well as the story behi...
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Season 8
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Episode 18
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35:17
From Unemployed to Being a Pastor, The Story Behind His Music, and How Our Wives Told Us They Were Pregnant Again feat. Daniel Mulkey
In this episode, Joel sits down with Daniel Mulkey to talk about what it was like trusting God during a season of unemployment, serving in the church without agenda, and how our wives told us when they were pregnant again!
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Season 8
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Episode 17
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41:30
Growing Up With A Famous Dad, Hypocrisy in Christian Music, & Finding Spiritual Healing Through Playwriting
In this episode, Joel sits down with Anna Smith who is the daughter of World-famous Christian Artist, Michael W Smith. In this episode, Joel and Anna talk about what it's like growing up with a famous dad, being jaded by hypocrisy in the Church...
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Season 8
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Episode 16
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35:58
From Humble Beginnings to Humbly Leading, Why Our Stories Matter In Songwriting, & Prodigal Living feat. Mitch Langley
In this episode, Joel sits down with another fantastic worship leader and songwriter, Mitch Langley. They talk all about how God can use even the most wayward of sinners and bring them to a place where He uses them to spread His name.
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Season 8
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Episode 15
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36:14
Looking For God Not Relief When Faced with Trials, Being an Optimist, and Weird Bios feat. Hunter Fraser
In this episode, Joel sits down with Worship Leader and Singer-Songwriter Hunter Fraser to talk about how he focused on God when faced with debilitating sickness, why he continues to write, and what unites us as Christian musicians and songwrit...
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Season 8
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Episode 14
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35:25
How God Plays the Long Game, How to Balance Irons in the Fire, & Having a Heart for Burnout Pastors feat. Ronnie Martin
In this episode, Joel sits down with the incredibly impressive Ronnie Martin who is the co-host of The Happy Rant Podcast, pastor of Substance Church, singer-songwriter with a Christmas Album just released, Producer, and Author of a recen...
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Season 8
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Episode 13
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35:39
Getting Crunk for Jesus, The BTS of Maturing in Christ, & Why The Marketplace is Underutilized by Christians feat. Brittany Batson
In this episode, Joel sits down with Brittany Batson who is a designer, model, singer-songwriter, and worship leader to discuss all things Christians impacting culture. Whether it's being a designer, worship leader, or whatever it is - Brittany...
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Season 8
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Episode 12
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35:32
The Importance of Youth Musicians & What Influences Our Music feat. Dan Slater
In this episode, Joel sits down with Dan Slater, who is a singer-songwriter from Traverse City, MI. During the episode, Joel and Dan talk about why it is so important for youth to be plugged into a youth group worship team and what has in...
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Season 8
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Episode 11
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39:02
Being Alone With Your Thoughts, Recapping The Song Writers Retreat, & "Abide" by Aaron Williams
In this episode, Joel looks back on the last few weeks, the songwriter's retreat, the time with his family, and how God used a song by one of the pro-writers at the retreat to break down some sinful patterns.
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Season 8
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Episode 10
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25:29
Answering Your Questions after 100 Episodes & "Christ Is Mine Forevermore" by CityAlight
In this episode, Joel opens up the mailbag and answers questions from you all after airing 100 episodes and then takes a look at one of his favorite CityAlight songs, "Christ Is Mine Forevermore."
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Season 8
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Episode 9
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39:42
Celebrating Episode #100 with Cliff Lambert
In this episode, Joel and Cliff celebrate 100 episodes of Theology of Music by discussing Cliff's near-death experience.
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Season 8
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Episode 8
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35:38
Being in the World, But Not of it as an Illustrator, the High and Lows of Being a Christian Illustrator, & Finding Beauty Around Us feat. Stephen Crotts
In this episode, Joel sits down with acclaimed Christian Illustrator, Stephen Crotts, to talk about how he got started as an illustrator, how he got his big break, what influences his style, and balancing being in the world but not of the world...
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Season 8
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Episode 7
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32:28
What it is Like to Win a Dove Award, Why Kid's Music?, & "Sweet Sound: The Art of Discipling Your Kids In Worship" feat. Yancy Richmond
In this episode, Joel sits down with Dove-Award Winning Artist, Yancy Richmond, to talk about her new book, "Sweet Sound: The Art of Discipling Your Kids In Worship", how she got into being a Christian Artist who writes and performs music for k...
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Season 8
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Episode 6
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1:03:44
Being a Prodigal Christian Artist, Chasing Fame's Empty Worth, & Why Every Artist Needs Authentic Community feat. Kurtis Parks
In this episode, Joel sits down with American Idol contestant, published author, acclaimed worship artist, and all-around incredible man, Kurtis Parks. They discuss things like how chasing fame as a Christian artist is just as empty as it...
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Season 8
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Episode 5
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39:51