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.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 126
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
"Lord Send Revival" ft. The Berean Test
In this special episode, Pastor Joel sits down with Vince Wright, the founder and sole editor at TheBereanTest.com, to take a look at the popular song by Hillsong Young & Free "Lord Send Revival." T…
"I Saw The Light" vs. "Glorious Day"
In this episode, Pastor Joel compares the old Hymn "I Saw The Light" by Hank Williams Jr. (1947) with a very popular worship song "Glorious Day" by Passion (2017).
Lyrics for "I Saw The Light":
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"Who You Say I Am"
In this episode, Pastor Joel discusses the (currently) 8th most popular worship song and winner of a 2018 Dove Award, "Who You Say I Am" by Hillsong Worship and written by Ben Fielding / Reuben Mor…
Rethinking the Criteria feat. Jeremy Harkins
In this special episode. Pastor Joel sits down with his friend, Pastor Jeremy, and discusses why he has re-thought his criteria and what it is going forward.
Podcast Outro: Arrangement of "There Is A …
"Raise A Hallelujah"
In this episode, Pastor Joel talks about the (currently) 3rd most popular worship song, "Raise A Hallelujah" written by Jonathan David Helser / Melissa Helser / Molly Skaggs / Jake Stevens.
Verse
I ra…
"In Christ Alone" feat. Christopher Lord
In this episode, Pastor Joel and his friend Christopher Lord unpack the popular modern hymn, "In Christ Alone" written by Keith Getty / Stuart Townend.
Lyrics:
Verse 1:
In Christ alone my hope is found…
"Goodness of God"
In this episode, Pastor Joel discusses the 5th most popular worship song right now, "Goodness of God' by Bethel Music and written by Jason Ingram / Brian Johnson / Ed Cash / Ben Fielding / Jenn Johns…
"Build My Life"
In this episode, Pastor Joel unpacks the popular song, "Build My Life" by Housefires and written by Pat Barrett, Matt Redman, Brett Younker, Kirby Kaple, and Karl Martin.
Verse 1
Worthy of every song w…
"To The One"
In this episode, Pastor Joel takes a look at the idea that God wipes away our past shown in the song "To The One" by UPPERROOM and written by Meredith Mauldin, Oscar Gamboa & Beau Maddox.
[Verse 1]
It…
"Great Are You Lord" vs. "How Great Thou Art"
In this episode, Pastor Joel compares the popular song "Great Are You Lord" by All Sons & Daughters with the Hymn, "How Great Thou Art" by Stuart Keene Hine.
Lyrics for "Great Are You Lord":
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"Jesus, There's No One Like You" feat. Bob Kauflin
In this episode, Pastor Joel discusses the song, "Jesus, There's No One Like You" with Bob Kauflin- a Pastor at Sovereign Grace Church in Louisville, KY, and author of Worship Matters (published 2008…
"Great Is Thy Faithfulness"
In this episode, Pastor Joel discusses the popular hymn, "Great is Thy Faithfulness" which was written by Thomas O. Chisholm. Joel also talks about the 2 verses that were added by John Piper.
Verse 1
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"There is a Fountain" vs. "Redeemed by the Blood" feat. Cliff Lambert
In this podcast, Pastor Joel and Cliff Lambert compare and contrast the two songs "There is a Fountain" by William Cowper and "Redeemed by the Blood of the Lamb" by People and Songs.
There is a Fount…
"There is Peace" feat. Matt Carpenter (The Grace Collective)
In this episode, Pastor Joel and his friend/partner in The Grace Collective, Matthew Carpenter, discuss the song "There is Peace" off of their second album, which released a few weeks ago!
Verse 1
Whe…
"Jesus At The Center"
In this episode, Pastor Joel unpacks the song "Jesus At the Center" by Israel & New Breed and was released in 2012.
[Verse 1]
Jesus at the center of it all
Jesus at the center of it all
From beginning t…
"Be Thou My Vision" feat. Cliff Lambert
In this episode, Pastor Joel and Cliff Lambert discuss the treasured hymn, "Be Thou My Vision" written by Mary E. Byrne and Eleanor H. Hull.
Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart
Naught be all else to …
"What A Beautiful Name" (Part 2) feat. Pastor Nathan Dodd
This episode is part 2 of episode on "What A Beautiful Name" written by Ben Fielding and Brooke Ligertwood from Hillsong Worship. Join Pastor Joel and Pastor Nathan Dodd (from Liberty Baptist) as the…
"What A Beautiful Name" (Part 1) feat. Pastor Nathan Dodd
In this episode, Pastor Joel and Pastor Nathan Dodd (from Liberty Baptist) talk about the song "What A Beautiful Name" written by Ben Fielding and Brooke Ligertwood from Hillsong Worship.
Verse 1:
You…
"Yes I Will" feat. Cliff Lambert
In this episode, Pastor Joel and Cliff talk about the song "Yes I Will" written by Eddie Hoagland, Jonathan Smith, and Mia Fieldes and released by Vertical Worship.
Verse
I count on one thing
The same …
Considering the Source
In this special episode, Pastor Joel discusses the importance of considering the source- that we take into account "who" are the people and churches that are writing the songs we sing on Sunday but d…