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Spirit-Filled Worship Leading Apr 12, 2021

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What does it mean for congregational worship to be Spirit-filled? We received this question from a leader wanting to better understand why some members of his church left because they said his leading wasn’t Spirit-filled enough. We talk about the importance of planning, the purpose of spiritual gifts, how a leader can grow in spontaneity, and more.

Referenced in this episode:
How Do We Grow in Physical Expressiveness Pt 1-5

How Do We Grow in Physical Expressiveness in Worship? Pt. 1

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On Songwriting with Matthew Boswell Apr 05, 2021

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In this episode of Sound + Doctrine, we’re thrilled to have our friend Matthew Boswell join us for a fascinating conversation on pastoring, leading, songwriting, and co-writing. Matt has written and co-written many songs God is using to serve the church today, including, “Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery,” “His Mercy is More,” and many others.

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What Kind of Songs Should the Church Sing? Mar 29, 2021

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What are some guidelines for choosing songs that will serve your church? And what should a church member do when their leader is choosing songs they don’t think are that helpful? We’ll talk about these questions and more in this episode, What Kind of Songs Should the Church Sing?

Referenced in this episode:
“What Kind of Songs Should You Lead in 2014?” – Worship Matters Blog

What Kind of Songs Should You Lead This Year?

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When Your Musicians Could Be Better [Part 1] Mar 22, 2021

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What if you or your musicians aren’t that talented musically? How do you encourage your musicians in what they’re good at and help them grow at the same time? How do you create a culture where feedback is expected and received? How do you graciously let a musician know they’re not skilled enough to be in the band? We’ll be answering those questions and more in this first of two episodes that address the role of skill on Sunday mornings.

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On Songwriting with Nathan Stiff Mar 15, 2021

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In this episode Bob and David are joined by Nathan Stiff, who has written and co-written many Sovereign Grace songs including “O Lord, My Rock and My Redeemer” and “Turn Your Eyes.” Nate tells us how he got involved with Sovereign Grace Music and shares some of the things he’s learned through the years as a songwriter.

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The Pastor-Worship Leader Relationship [Part 2] Mar 08, 2021

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In this episode, part 2 of 2, Bob and David are joined again by CJ Mahaney to continue the conversation about the relationship between a pastor and their music leader. Bob and CJ have a history of serving together for over 30 years, 23 of them in the same church. We think you’ll love sitting in on this conversation as they talk about what contributes to a healthy pastor and worship leader dynamic.

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The Pastor-Worship Leader Relationship [Part 1] Mar 01, 2021

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In this episode, part 1 of 2, Bob and David are joined by CJ Mahaney, senior pastor of Sovereign Grace Church of Louisville, to talk about the relationship between a pastor and their music leader. Bob and CJ have a history of serving together for over 30 years, 23 of them in the same church. In this enthusiastic conversation, they talk about their history and some of the practices and insights that have contributed to a healthy and fruitful relationship.

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The Role of Instrumentalists on Sundays Feb 22, 2021

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If you’re a musician in your church, how should you think about your role? What’s your purpose? How is playing on Sundays different from playing as an artist or for a concert? In this episode of Sound + Doctrine, Bob & David talk about these and other topics crucial for anyone who plays in a band for their church.

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Writing Songs for Kids Feb 15, 2021

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What’s it like to write songs for a kids’ album? What are your goals? How do you even go about it? Jon Althoff is one of the primary writers for Sovereign grace Music Kids’ albums, and on this this episode of Sound + Doctrine, he joins Bob and David to talk about how he thinks about writing for kids.

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On Songwriting and Co-writing with Jon Althoff Feb 08, 2021

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In this episode of Sound + Doctrine, David and Bob are joined by Jon Althoff, one of the songwriters on Sovereign Grace albums and kids’ projects. He shares how he became involved in Sovereign Grace Music as well as helpful thoughts on writing and co-writing.

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