Lectio Musica

On the final episode of Lectio Musica, Matthew David shares his reflections on what he’s learned from this podcast project. Then he offers a new melody to an old, beloved prayer. The Readings for this episode and for the upcoming Sunday are: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9 Psalm 15 James 1:17-27 Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Read all 4 readings online, or using your favorite Bible translation.  Lectio Musica is written and produced by Matthew David Morris. This podcast was made possible by a grant from the Episcopal Evangelism Society.  The melody and music for the “Collect of Purity” was written by Matthew David Morris (© 2018 Lectio Music, BMI) and recorded at Saint David of Wales Episcopal Church in Portland, Oregon. Learn more about Matthew David’s new ministry Beloved Community on Campus.  

This week on the show: readiness. How do we get ready for our writing practice and our spiritual practice? Hear the new Lectio Musica song, “Shoes”! The Readings for this episode and for the upcoming Sunday are: Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18 Psalm 34:15-22 Ephesians 6:10-20 John 6:56-69 Read all 4 readings online, or using your favorite Bible translation.  Lectio Musica is written and produced by Matthew David Morris. This podcast was made possible by a grant from the Episcopal Evangelism Society.  “Shoes” was written by Matthew David Morris (© 2018 Lectio Musica, BMI) and recorded at Saint David of Wales Episcopal Church in Portland, Oregon. To reach out to Matthew David about being a part of Lectio Musica, e-mail mdm(at)lectiomusica(dot)com. — As a reminder, please do not send or submit original songs via e-mail. Send Matthew David an e-mail expressing interest and he will respond to talk about the next steps.  

This week on the show: discernment. How do we go about discerning the work that is ours to do and what belongs to God? Hear the new LM song, “That’s God’s Job." The Readings for this episode and for the upcoming Sunday are: Proverbs 9:1-6 Psalm 34:9-14 Ephesians 5:15-20 John 6:51-58  Read all 4 readings online, or using your favorite Bible translation.  Lectio Musica is written and produced by Matthew David Morris. This podcast was made possible by a grant from the Episcopal Evangelism Society.  “That’s God’s Job” was written by Matthew David Morris (© 2018 Lectio Musica, BMI) and recorded at Saint David of Wales Episcopal Church in Portland, Oregon. To reach out to Matthew David about being a part of Lectio Musica, e-mail mdm(at)lectiomusica(dot)com. — As a reminder, please do not send or submit original songs via e-mail. Send Matthew David an e-mail expressing interest and he will respond to talk about the next steps.  

On this episode: Honesty. Honesty in our writing. Honesty in scripture. Matthew David shares a songwriting story from his childhood and plays the new song, “Where God Started." The Readings for this episode and for the upcoming Sunday are: 1 Kings 19:4-8 Psalm 34:1-8 Ephesians 4:25-5:2 John 6:35, 41-51 Read all 4 readings online, or using your favorite Bible translation.  Lectio Musica is written and produced by Matthew David Morris. This podcast was made possible by a grant from the Episcopal Evangelism Society.  “Where God Started” was written by Matthew David Morris (© 2018 Lectio Musica, BMI) and recorded at Saint David of Wales Episcopal Church in Portland, Oregon. To reach out to Matthew David about being a part of Lectio Musica, e-mail mdm(at)lectiomusica(dot)com. — As a reminder, please do not send or submit original songs via e-mail. Send Matthew David an e-mail expressing interest and he will respond to talk about the next steps.  

We hear the message in scripture to be patient. Are we with our own songwriting? Hear Matthew David’s reflections and the new song, “Bread." The Readings for this episode and for the upcoming Sunday are: Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15 Psalm 78:23-29 Ephesians 4:1-16 John 6:24-35 Read all 4 readings online, or using your favorite Bible translation.  Lectio Musica is written and produced by Matthew David Morris. This podcast was made possible by a grant from the Episcopal Evangelism Society.  “Bread” was written by Matthew David Morris (© 2018 Lectio Musica, BMI) and recorded by Jordan Richter with the assistance of Andy Green at Room 13 Recording Studios in Portland, Oregon. To reach out to Matthew David about being a part of Lectio Musica, e-mail mdm(at)lectiomusica(dot)com. — As a reminder, please do not send or submit original songs via e-mail. Send Matthew David an e-mail expressing interest and he will respond to talk about the next steps.  

This week on the show: the universal and the particular in songwriting. Matthew David shares his new song, “Powerless." The Readings for this episode and for the upcoming Sunday are: 2 Kings 4:42-44 Psalm 145:10-18 Ephesians 3:14-21 John 6:1-21 Read all 4 readings online, or using your favorite Bible translation.  Lectio Musica is written and produced by Matthew David Morris. This podcast was made possible by a grant from the Episcopal Evangelism Society.  “Powerless” was written by Matthew David Morris (© 2018 Lectio Musica, BMI) and recorded by Matthew David at Saint David of Wales Episcopal Church in Portland, Oregon. To reach out to Matthew David about being a part of Lectio Musica, e-mail mdm(at)lectiomusica(dot)com. — As a reminder, please do not send or submit original songs via e-mail. Send Matthew David an e-mail expressing interest and he will respond to talk about the next steps.  

Matthew David is joined by singer-songwriter, Jenny LaJoye, who shares her reflection on the lectio musica practice and the new song, “There Is Only Home." The Readings for this episode and for the upcoming Sunday are:  Jeremiah 23:1-6 Psalm 23 Ephesians 2:11-22 Mark 6:30-34, 53-56  Read all 4 readings online, or using your favorite Bible translation.  Lectio Musica is written and produced by Matthew David Morris. This podcast was made possible by a grant from the Episcopal Evangelism Society.  “There Is Only Home” was written by Jenny LaJoye (© 2018 Jenny LaJoye, ASCAP) and recorded Jenny LaJoye and Cole Naylor. For more information about Jenny, visit her official website or find her music on Bandcamp. To reach out to Matthew David about being a part of Lectio Musica, e-mail mdm(at)lectiomusica(dot)com. — As a reminder, please do not send or submit original songs via e-mail. Send Matthew David an e-mail expressing interest and he will respond to talk about the next steps.  

Matthew David talks about the meaning of “call”, sharing some of his experience on the path to the Episcopal priesthood, then plays the new song, “Brother John." The Readings for this episode and for the upcoming Sunday are: Amos 7:7-15 Psalm 85:8-13 Ephesians 1:3-14 Mark 6:14-29  Read all 4 readings online, or using your favorite Bible translation.  Lectio Musica is written and produced by Matthew David Morris. This podcast was made possible by a grant from the Episcopal Evangelism Society.  “Brother John” was written by Matthew David Morris (© 2018 Lectio Musica, BMI) and recorded by Jordan Richter with the assistance of Andy Green at Room 13 Recording Studios in Portland, Oregon. For information about use or license of this song, e-mail mdm(at)lectiomusica(dot)com. — *Please do not send or submit original songs via e-mail.  Please post them online and share them using the hashtag #lectiomusica.

In songwriting, context is key. Matthew David offers up a few of his own songwriting practices, and then shares the new song, “Testify." The Readings for this episode and for the upcoming Sunday are: Ezekiel 2:1-5 Psalm 123 2 Corinthians 12:2-10 Mark 6:1-13  Read all 4 readings online, or using your favorite Bible translation.  Check out Ryan Charles Brown's podcast, The Mission Podcast. This podcast was made possible by a grant from the Episcopal Evangelism Society.  Lectio Musica is written and produced by Matthew David Morris. “Testify” was written by Matthew David Morris (© 2018 Lectio Musica, BMI) and recorded by Jordan Richter with the assistance of Andy Green at Room 13 Recording Studios in Portland, Oregon. For information about use or license of this song, e-mail mdm(at)lectiomusica(dot)com.  

This special edition of Lectio Musica features 3 songs Matthew David shared in Washington D.C. for the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival. Learn how the

Matthew David talks about some of the common characteristics found in his favorite songwriters, and he shares the new Lectio Musica song, “Were You There?" The Readings for this episode and for the upcoming Sunday are: Job 38:1-11 Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 Mark 4:35-41   Read all 4 readings online, or using your favorite Bible translation.  To share your original song* written using the lectio musica practice, upload it to YouTube or Soundcloud and share it on Facebook or Twitter using the tag #lectiomusica. And may God’s love inspire you to sing! ___   Lectio Musica is written and produced by Matthew David Morris. This podcast was made possible by a grant from the Episcopal Evangelism Society.  “Were You There” was written by Matthew David Morris (© 2018 Lectio Musica, BMI) and recorded by Jordan Richter with the assistance of Andy Green at Room 13 Recording Studios in Portland, Oregon. For information about use or license of this song, e-mail mdm(at)lectiomusica(dot)com. — *Please do not send or submit original songs via e-mail.  Please post them online and share them using the hashtag #lectiomusica.

Matthew David shares the new Lectio Musica song “Glory,” and responds to the recent outpour of emotion over high-profile suicides. He talks about encountering death in next Sunday’s lectionary readings. If you’ve been struggling lately, and if you find yourself having thoughts about life and death that you don’t know how to process, call the number for Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255. They’re available to talk 24/7/365. You don’t have to be suicidal to call, and they offer free, confidential crisis counseling. The Readings for this episode and for the upcoming Sunday are: Ezekiel 17:22-24 Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, (11-13), 14-17 Mark 4:26-34 Read all 4 readings online, or using your favorite Bible translation.  To share your original song* written using the lectio musica practice, upload it to YouTube or Soundcloud and share it on Facebook or Twitter using the tag #lectiomusica. And may God’s love inspire you to sing! ___   Lectio Musica is written and produced by Matthew David Morris. This podcast was made possible by a grant from the Episcopal Evangelism Society.  “Glory” was written by Matthew David Morris (© 2018 Lectio Musica, BMI) and recorded by Jordan Richter with the assistance of Andy Green at Room 13 Recording Studios in Portland, Oregon. For information about use or license of this song, e-mail mdm(at)lectiomusica(dot)com. — *Please do not send or submit original songs via e-mail.  Please post them online and share them using the hashtag #lectiomusica.

It’s June, Pride Month, and on the third episode of Lectio Musica Matthew David offers a message of hope with the song, “Chosen Family“. He also gives a few tips on how to get started with a new song.  The Readings for this episode and for the upcoming Sunday are: Genesis 3:8-15 Psalm 130 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 Mark 3:20-35   Read all 4 readings online, or using your favorite Bible translation.  To share your original song* written using the lectio musica practice, upload it to YouTube or Soundcloud and share it on Facebook or Twitter using the tag #lectiomusica. And may God’s love inspire you to sing! ___   Lectio Musica is written and produced by Matthew David Morris. This podcast was made possible by a grant from the Episcopal Evangelism Society.  “Jar of Clay” was written by Matthew David Morris (© 2018 Lectio Musica, BMI) and recorded by Jordan Richter with the assistance of Andy Green at Room 13 Recording Studios in Portland, Oregon. For information about use or license of this song, e-mail mdm(at)lectiomusica(dot)com. — *Please do not send or submit original songs via e-mail.  Please post them online and share them using the hashtag #lectiomusica.

On the second episode of Lectio Musica, Matthew David responds to listener feedback about the suggestion to include scripture readings in the podcast. He offers an explanation of what aspects of this week’s readings inspired his writing, and then shares the second Lectio Musica original song, “Jar of Clay”.   The Readings for this episode and for the upcoming Sunday are: Deuteronomy 5:12-15 Psalm 81:1-10 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 Mark 2:23-3:6   Read all 4 readings online, or using your favorite Bible translation.  To share your original song* written using the lectio musica practice, upload it to YouTube or Soundcloud and share it on Facebook or Twitter using the tag #lectiomusica. And may God’s love inspire you to sing! ___   Lectio Musica is written and produced by Matthew David Morris. This podcast was made possible by a grant from the Episcopal Evangelism Society.  “Jar of Clay” was written by Matthew David Morris (© 2018 Lectio Musica, BMI) and recorded by Jordan Richter at Room 13 Recording Studios in Portland, Oregon. For information about use or license of this song, e-mail mdm(at)lectiomusica(dot)com. — *Please do not send or submit original songs via e-mail.  Please post them online and share them using the hashtag #lectiomusica.

On this first episode of Lectio Musica, we learn about the lectio musica practice and the way it influenced the creation of the podcast. Matthew David offers some suggestions about how to get started, and then shares the first Lectio Musica original song, “I Am Here." The Readings for this episode and for the upcoming Sunday, Trinity Sunday, are: Isaiah 6:1-8 Psalm 29:1-11 Romans 8:12-17 John 3:1-17   Read all 4 readings online, or using your favorite Bible translation. Learn more about the version Matthew David mentioned in the episode, The Inclusive Bible. To share your original song* written using the lectio musica practice, upload it to YouTube or Soundcloud and share it on Facebook or Twitter using the tag #lectiomusica. And may God’s love inspire you to sing! ___  Lectio Musica is written and produced by Matthew David Morris. This podcast was made possible by a grant from the Episcopal Evangelism Society. “I Am Here” was written by Matthew David Morris, ©2018 Lectio Musica (BMI). “I Am Here” was recorded by Jordan Richter at Room 13 Recording Studios in Portland, Oregon. For information about use or license of this song, e-mail mdm(at)lectiomusica(dot)com. — *Please do not send or submit original songs via e-mail.  Please post them online and share them using the hashtag #lectiomusica.