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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 thought-provoking and edifying conversations with folks who create and lead the songs we sing in corporate worship. 

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Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
31 minutes
Episodes
126
Years Active
2020 - 2025
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Looking For God Not Relief When Faced with Trials, Being an Optimist, and Weird Bios feat. Hunter Fraser

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 …

00:35:25  |   Fri 04 Nov 2022
How God Plays the Long Game, How to Balance Irons in the Fire, & Having a Heart for Burnout Pastors feat. Ronnie Martin

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 re…

00:35:39  |   Thu 20 Oct 2022
Getting Crunk for Jesus, The BTS of Maturing in Christ, & Why The Marketplace is Underutilized by Christians feat. Brittany Batson

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,…

00:35:32  |   Thu 13 Oct 2022
The Importance of Youth Musicians & What Influences Our Music feat. Dan Slater

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 …

00:39:02  |   Thu 29 Sep 2022
Being Alone With Your Thoughts, Recapping The Song Writers Retreat, &

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 …

00:25:29  |   Thu 22 Sep 2022
Answering Your Questions after 100 Episodes &

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."

00:39:42  |   Thu 01 Sep 2022
Celebrating Episode #100 with Cliff Lambert

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. 

00:35:38  |   Thu 25 Aug 2022
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

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 bala…

00:32:28  |   Thu 18 Aug 2022
What it is Like to Win a Dove Award, Why Kid's Music?, &

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 Christi…

01:03:44  |   Thu 11 Aug 2022
Being a Prodigal Christian Artist, Chasing Fame's Empty Worth, & Why Every Artist Needs Authentic Community feat. Kurtis Parks

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…

00:39:51  |   Fri 05 Aug 2022
Digital Dominion: Five Questions Christians Should Ask to Take Control of their Digital Devices feat. Jeff Mingee

Digital Dominion: Five Questions Christians Should Ask to Take Control of their Digital Devices feat. Jeff Mingee

In this episode, Joel sits down with his good friend and author, Jeff Mingee,  to discuss his latest book "Digital Dominion: Five Questions Christians Should Ask to Take Control of their Digital Devi…

00:34:47  |   Thu 28 Jul 2022
How All Sons & Daughters Started, Why There Should Be Equality in Songwriting, & Fostering Songwriting Spaces Without Pressure and Ego feat. Leslie Jordan

How All Sons & Daughters Started, Why There Should Be Equality in Songwriting, & Fostering Songwriting Spaces Without Pressure and Ego feat. Leslie Jordan

In this episode, Joel sits down with Leslie Jordan who used to be the other half of the incredibly impactful worship duo, All Sons & Daughters. Leslie has since switched gears and started to aid song…

00:40:46  |   Thu 21 Jul 2022
The Purity in Re-Tuning Old Hymns & Why Hymns Draw Us Deeper feat. Scott Gayer of Forgotten Voyage

The Purity in Re-Tuning Old Hymns & Why Hymns Draw Us Deeper feat. Scott Gayer of Forgotten Voyage

In this episode, Joel sits down with the man behind Forgotten Voyage, Scott Gayer, to talk about why he got into re-tuning hymns, why hymns seem to always be in the conversation for the best songs fo…

00:32:59  |   Thu 14 Jul 2022
What's the Point?, The Pros and Cons of Being Out of Occupational Ministry, & Finding Your Mantra

What's the Point?, The Pros and Cons of Being Out of Occupational Ministry, & Finding Your Mantra

In this solo episode, Joel discusses wrestling with angst and impatience as a creative and entrepreneur-minded person, what the pros and cons are of being out of occupational ministry, and the act of…

00:38:53  |   Thu 07 Jul 2022
Being A Viral Christian, Are Memes Beneficial For the Believer, & Balancing Faith and Fame feat. Jonathan Allen Wright

Being A Viral Christian, Are Memes Beneficial For the Believer, & Balancing Faith and Fame feat. Jonathan Allen Wright

In this episode, Joel chats with meme-lord, musician, podcaster, and pastor, Jonathan Wright. They discuss topics ranging from, pastoring a small country church, being Instagram famous, running meme …

00:41:39  |   Thu 30 Jun 2022
Redeeming Media for Kids, Empowering Children to think with Impact, & Ministry Burnout feat. Christen Clark (Collide Kids Podcast)

Redeeming Media for Kids, Empowering Children to think with Impact, & Ministry Burnout feat. Christen Clark (Collide Kids Podcast)

In this episode, Joel links up with fellow podcaster and host of the Collide Kids Podcast, Christen Clark, to discuss her experience with ministry burnout, why she created her podcast, to begin with,…

00:34:37  |   Thu 23 Jun 2022
Are Sabbaticals Actually A Bad Thing?, Worship Isn't A Genre, & Being Active feat. Tim Nicholson

Are Sabbaticals Actually A Bad Thing?, Worship Isn't A Genre, & Being Active feat. Tim Nicholson

In this episode, Joel sits down with acclaimed pianist, Tim Nicholson, who is also the husband of Sandra McCracken. during this episode, Joel and Tim talk about how Sabbaticals aren't a good thing fo…

00:35:45  |   Thu 16 Jun 2022
Deconstructing Before it was Cool, The Case for Bi-Vocational Pastors, & Being Quirky Christian feat. Elias Dummer

Deconstructing Before it was Cool, The Case for Bi-Vocational Pastors, & Being Quirky Christian feat. Elias Dummer

In this week's podcast, Joel gets the wonderful chance to talk with Elias Dummer (The City Harmonic) about his history with Deconstruction, what the past few years were like for him as an artist/past…

00:33:54  |   Thu 09 Jun 2022
When Performance is OK, Being Married To Your Bandmate, and Why There Isn't a Hermeneutics for Art feat. Zach White

When Performance is OK, Being Married To Your Bandmate, and Why There Isn't a Hermeneutics for Art feat. Zach White

In this episode, Joel sits down with Critically Acclaimed Guitarist, Zach White, who writes and performs his own music with his wife Maggie when he isn't being the main guitarist for Keith & Kristen …

00:36:40  |   Thu 02 Jun 2022
What's Going On With Leadership in the Church, Giving People a Place To Be Real, & The Story Behind The Song feat. Natural State

What's Going On With Leadership in the Church, Giving People a Place To Be Real, & The Story Behind The Song feat. Natural State

In this episode, Joel sits down with Halley and Dell from "Natural State" to talk about their new songs, what seems to be going on with leadership in the church these days, enabling people to have a …

00:37:38  |   Thu 26 May 2022
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