I have been thinking about the church and technology a lot lately. Part of it comes from planning to update a sanctuary constructed in 1951. Some of it has to do with recruiting a team to handle all the tech stuff at 'church plant'. A bit of it came from the odd analogy that was used repeatedly … Read more about Apple Updates and the Church
Tripp’s Tunes
People have asked for MP3s of some of the tunes we have played during podcasts. Here they are. Just right click the link & save as. Peace of War (w/ band) You Will Go Free Have you ever looked Jesus in the eye Faith, Love, & the Free Market Economy Words & Stand by … Read more about Tripp’s Tunes
The Crowd the Critic and the Muse with Michael Gungor
Musical artist Michael Gungor joins us for a conversation about creativity, spirituality and the deeper things of life. His new book is called The Crowd, The Critic, and the Muse along with all of the band's amazing collection of music. The songs you hear in this episode are from the live … Read more about The Crowd the Critic and the Muse with Michael Gungor
Woody Guthire answers “Why Jesus Was Killed?”
I am a huge Woody Guthrie fan. Both Woody and my Mom's side of the family hail from Okemah Oklahoma so I like to pretend that (and our shared political sensibilities) make us like family. As Good Friday approaches more people will be thinking about 'Why Jesus was killed?' There are a bunch of … Read more about Woody Guthire answers “Why Jesus Was Killed?”
Worried about Worship
In the past several week I have read three interesting blog posts about worship. The first was from theologian James K.A. Smith with An Open Letter to Praise Bands The second was from Tony Jones guest posting at PoMoMusings on the next 100 years The third was from Tara Burke over at … Read more about Worried about Worship
Friday Fun: Music to do Theology by
I was driving home from the Philip Clayton Theo-Nerd Book Party last night and I had my I-pod set to shuffle. It was one of those rare runs where all my favorites came up back-to-back-to-back. I had two thoughts: There is nothing better than 'shuffle songs' while driving I could use any of … Read more about Friday Fun: Music to do Theology by
Horse Gods – C.S. Lewis, Xenophanes and John Piper’s blaspheme
I spent this past week explaining that saying God has given Christianity a masculine feel is like saying 'God has given America a Capitalist feel'. It was the point of my post "Bananas, Bullies and the Bible - you can't start in the middle." I never struggle to believe in God. I believe in the … Read more about Horse Gods – C.S. Lewis, Xenophanes and John Piper’s blaspheme
Advent TNT Extravaganza
Tripp and Bo explore the season of Advent through song, story, and proleptic possibility. They wander through theological frameworks, eschatological expectations and process potential for a greater engagement. Translation: Tripp sings and then they talk about the meaning of the song ... … Read more about Advent TNT Extravaganza
Can I worship to this song? Poetics and Process
I live in a worship culture. Part of it is the North American context. Part of it has to do with my living between two worlds - my family and friends are Evangelical-Charismatic and I work at a Mainline church with a serious music program ... including a gargantuan Pipe Organ. I love music. I … Read more about Can I worship to this song? Poetics and Process
Agents of Future: Angie and Todd Fadel on Music and Ministry
Angie and Todd Fadel are Agents of Future: a (band) experience that comes out of a community expression. In this conversation with Bo Sanders from Soularize 2011, they talk about ministry, music, and what it means to get below the surface and invite people who are safe into a place of … Read more about Agents of Future: Angie and Todd Fadel on Music and Ministry
Tripp @ Open Mic
Here's a video from my Church's Open Mic night. Enjoy! … Read more about Tripp @ Open Mic
In Your People: Song
My best friend and roomie in college, Mike Goodman, wrote this song together. It is a simple worship song on a topic rarely touched in most contemporary worship gatherings, namely the unity of the church and its mission of justice. Hope you enjoy it. In Your People … Read more about In Your People: Song