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Close Reads
The Great Passion: Q&A Episode

Close Reads

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 83:35


We've come to the end of our series on James Runcie's novel, The Great Passion, which (as usual) means it's time for a Q&A episode and this time we have a very special guest: our friend Greg Wilbur, who happens to a conductor and composer who has also authored a biography of Bach himself. Greg joined us to chat about his experience with The Great Passion and to answer some of your questions. Happy listening (and happy new year)! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit closereads.substack.com/subscribe

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The Habit
Greg Wilbur

The Habit

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 42:30


Greg Wilbur is Founder and Dean of Students at New College Franklin. A composer and  church musician, he recently released a new album of hymns and psalms called Securely I Will Dwell: Songs for the Church. In this episode, Greg and Jonathan Rogers talk about collaboration, friendship, and writing for the local church.Support the show: https://therabbitroom.givingfuel.com/memberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Dwell
The Carols of Advent and Nativity with Greg Wilbur

Dwell

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 33:31


Join Renee and Karen and guest, Greg Wilbur, as he explains the difference between carols of Advent and carols of Nativity and offers resources and particular carols to learn about and enjoy with your family during this season of waiting and anticipation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dwell
Greg Wilbur on the Place of Music in your Homeschool

Dwell

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 37:45


In this episode, Renee and Karen chat with Greg Wilbur, founder of New College Franklin, author, and composer, about how music fits in the classical curriculum, the importance of filling your home with music, and how it nurtures the affections. Don't be intimidated, it starts with singing and listening to music together, and it is never too late to start! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Magnus Podcast
Ep. 085 - On Music & Ratio

Magnus Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 52:24


Musician and composer, Greg Wilbur of New College Franklin contemplates music within the quadrivium; he explains why music ought to be ordered rightly in education and how it rests in harmony with the other Liberal Arts. He even discusses a little bit of conspiracy theories.  Gregory Wilbur is President and Dean of the College, permanent Trustee, and Senior Fellow at New College Franklin. Over the past years at New College, he has taught courses or sections of Music, Geometry, Cosmology, Moral Philosophy, Poetics, and numerous preceptorials such as The Art of Film, 20th-Century Literature, Hospitality and Cooking, and the Quadrivium. Mr. Wilbur has composed award-winning works for choir, orchestra, film, and corporate worship as well as various commissions. He recently released his fifth CD of congregational hymns called Praise Your Maker.  

The New Mason Jar with Cindy Rollins
S2E44: Reprise of A “Hallelujah” Advent Celebration

The New Mason Jar with Cindy Rollins

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 82:48


And, Mary, seeking meekly for direction, asked ‘how shall this be after the wont of men?' and she was shewn how, by the immediate power of God Most High, the Child should be born, holy, the Son of God; and Mary, not knowing what all this might mean to her, cried ‘Behold the handmaid of the Lord, be it to me according to Thy word.' Charlotte Mason, Parents Review Article, “The Nativity” Show Summary: Today's show is a special replay of last year's popular Advent episode with Cindy and Dawn. To start off, Cindy shares how she started using Handel's oratorio The Messiah for Advent. Dawn and Cindy also both share a little about their family Christmas book traditions. After that, we are bringing you the audio from 2020's Hallelujah virtual gathering celebrating the launch of the new version of the book, featuring guests Greg Wilbur, Thomas Banks, Kerri Williamson, Lynn Bruce, Caitlyn Bruce Beauchamp, Kelly Cumbee, and Amy Edwards.   Listen Now:   Books and Links Mentioned: Hallelujah: Cultivating Advent Traditions with Handel's Messiah by Cindy Rollins Papa Panov's Special Christmas by Leo Tolstoy The Bird's Christmas Carol by Kate Douglass Wiggins Shoemaker Martin by The Third Gift by Linda Sue Park The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree by Gloria Houston Dawn's Christmas Book Tradition “The Nativity” Parents Review Article Jessye Norman's Christmastide Kathleen Battle's Angel's Glory Comfort and Joy The Sounding Joy Putumayo World Christmas Party Handel's Messiah conducted by John Eliot Gardner   Find Cindy: Morning Time for Moms Cindy's Patreon Discipleship Group Mere Motherhood Facebook Group The Literary Life Podcast Cindy's Facebook Cindy's Instagram   Subscribe: Audible Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Podcast Addict Spotify Stitcher We know how Joseph's mind was disturbed and his heart rent (we may well believe), when the angel came and reassured him with word of the fulfilment of that prophecy of Isaiah's,— a Virgin shall conceive and bear a Son and they shall call His name Immanuel.' Charlotte Mason, Parents Review Article, “The Nativity”

Anchored by the Classic Learning Test
Greg Wilbur and Carolyn Weber on Music and the Liberal Arts

Anchored by the Classic Learning Test

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 36:58


On this episode of Anchored, Soren is joined by Greg Wilbur, president and founder of New College Franklin, and Carolyn Weber, professor at New College Franklin and author of Surprised by Oxford.  Greg shares how he began a career in higher education after realizing the brokenness of the status quo, with colleges that focused more on job training than educating the whole person. Greg and Carolyn discuss why New College Franklin only offers one major in the Liberal Arts and why this kind of education bears fruit in students regardless of their vocation. The two discuss the importance of music in education, as well as maintaining a sense of wonder.

The Christopher Perrin Show
Episode 09: The Intersection Between Theology and Classical Education

The Christopher Perrin Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 22:09


In this episode, Dr. Perrin and Greg Wilbur of New College Franklin discuss the importance of the intersection between theology and classical education. This conversation was recorded at CiRCE Institute National Conference in Charleston.

Scholé Sisters: Camaraderie for the Classical Homeschooling Mama
SS #102: Music to My Ears (with Greg Wilbur!!)

Scholé Sisters: Camaraderie for the Classical Homeschooling Mama

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 62:57


Our special guest today is the one and only Gregory Wilbur! Greg is founder and president of New College Franklin—a Christian college that concentrates on the classics and the seven liberal arts with a discussion-based approach and spiritual formation. In addition to teaching and developing curriculum, his current academic focus is advancing the disciplines of the Quadrivium by bringing together leading voices in its renewal. An award-winning musician, Greg has released seven albums of his compositions of congregational psalms, hymns and service music as well as theatrical musicals and film scores, and his hymns can be found in more than ten hymnals. Having taught for almost thirty years, he is a frequent speaker on music, the Quadrivium, arts, liturgy, and worship and serves as Chief Musician and liturgist at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Franklin, TN. Greg, his wife, Sophia, and daughter, Eleanor, enjoy travel, reading, cooking, taking walks and life in middle Tennessee. In today's episode, Mystie and Brandy dig interrogate Greg about music. In The Liberal Arts Tradition, music appears twice: once as a sort of poetic mode of knowing, and later as a liberal art that looks suspiciously like math. We want to know where instruments come in. *** It's not too late to join the Excellent Marxmanship seminar going on now in the Sistership. Excellent Marxmanship is all about Marx with an X – and how he has made his marx (pun intended!) on the world around us. To join us as we read Plutarch, the Communist Manifesto, and more, go to scholesisters.com/marx *** Click here to access today's show notes. Click here to join the Sistership.

The New Mason Jar with Cindy Rollins
S1E16: A “Hallelujah” Advent Celebration

The New Mason Jar with Cindy Rollins

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 82:49


And, Mary, seeking meekly for direction, asked ‘how shall this be after the wont of men?' and she was shewn how, by the immediate power of God Most High, the Child should be born, holy, the Son of God; and Mary, not knowing what all this might mean to her, cried ‘Behold the handmaid of the Lord, be it to me according to Thy word.' Charlotte Mason, Parents Review Article, “The Nativity” Show Summary: Today's show is a special Advent episode with Cindy and Dawn. To start off, Cindy shares how she started using Handel's oratorio The Messiah for Advent. Dawn and Cindy also both share a little about their family Christmas book traditions. After that, we are bringing you the audio from last year's Hallelujah virtual gathering celebrating the launch of the new version of the book, featuring guests Greg Wilbur, Thomas Banks, Kerri Williamson, Lynn Bruce, Caitlyn Bruce Beauchamp, Kelly Cumbee, and Amy Edwards. Books and Links Mentioned: Hallelujah: Cultivating Advent Traditions with Handel's Messiah by Cindy Rollins Papa Panov's Special Christmas by Leo Tolstoy The Bird's Christmas Carol by Kate Douglass Wiggins Shoemaker Martin by The Third Gift by Linda Sue Park The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree by Gloria Houston Dawn's Christmas Book Tradition Jessye Norman's Christmastide Kathleen Battle's Angel's Glory Comfort and Joy The Sounding Joy Putumayo World Christmas Party Handel's Messiah conducted by John Eliot Gardner Find Cindy: Morning Time for Moms Cindy's Patreon Discipleship Group Mere Motherhood Facebook Group The Literary Life Podcast Cindy's Facebook Cindy's Instagram We know how Joseph's mind was disturbed and his heart rent (we may well believe), when the angel came and reassured him with word of the fulfilment of that prophecy of Isaiah's,— a Virgin shall conceive and bear a Son and they shall call His name Immanuel.' Charlotte Mason, Parents Review Article, “The Nativity”

Parish Presbyterian Church Podcasts
1 Thessalonians 3:6-4:12 Holy God, Holy People

Parish Presbyterian Church Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2019 33:53


1 Thessalonians 3:6-4:12 6 But now that Timothy has come to us from you, and has brought us the good news of your faith and love and reported that you always remember us kindly and long to see us, as we long to see you— 7 for this reason, brothers, in all our distress and affliction we have been comforted about you through your faith. 8 For now we live, if you are standing fast in the Lord. 9 For what thanksgiving can we return to God for you, for all the joy that we feel for your sake before our God, 10 as we pray most earnestly night and day that we may see you face to face and supply what is lacking in your faith? 11 Now may our God and Father Himself, and our Lord Jesus, direct our way to you, 12 and may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, as we do for you, 13 so that He may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His saints. 4:1 Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, just as you are doing, that you do so more and more. 2 For you know what instructions we gave you through the Lord Jesus. 3 For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality; 4 that each one of you know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, 5 not in the passion of lust like the Gentiles who do not know God; 6 that no one transgress and wrong his brother in this matter, because the Lord is an avenger in all these things, as we told you beforehand and solemnly warned you. 7 For God has not called us for impurity, but in holiness.8 Therefore whoever disregards this, disregards not man but God, who gives His Holy Spirit to you. 9 Now concerning brotherly love you have no need for anyone to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another, 10 for that indeed is what you are doing to all the brothers throughout Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, to do this more and more, 11 and to aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we instructed you, 12 so that you may walk properly before outsiders and be dependent on no one.   The pairing of the three-fold “Holy, Holy, Holy” from Isaiah 6 with “Hosanna in the highest” from Matthew 21 is one of the oldest liturgical formulae in the history of the church. The Sanctus & Benedictus (or just Sanctus), a name derived from the first words of the text in Latin, has been used as part of the communion liturgy since at least the second century AD. Since we use the words to introduce us to the table every week here at Parish, we rotate through several different musical settings, including some really lovely ones by Greg Wilbur and Nathan George. Over this summer, we’ve been learning a new version, the CLOVERCROFT SANCTUS. In this one, the men and women’s voices overlap in simple polyphony (independent musical lines). The men lead, with a descending line, followed by the ladies in an ascending gesture, before coming together in parallel at the words “Hosanna in the highest.” As we come to a new season in the church calendar (Kingdomtide, which begins next Sunday), we’ll be setting this piece aside and returning to an older Sanctus. But I hope that you’ve enjoyed learning it over the last few months, taking a fresh approach to words that have been sung by Christians for millennia—and as we read in Revelation 4:8, words we’ll continue to sing with the angels into eternity. —Henry C. Haffner Key Words: Faith, Love, Holiness, Sanctification, Properly Keystone Verse: This is the will of God, your sanctification. (1 Thessalonians 4:3) Bulletin & Newsletter

The Literary Life Podcast
Episode 19: The Literary Life of Greg Wilbur

The Literary Life Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 88:29


In this episode of The Literary Life, Cindy and Angelina interview Greg Wilbur. A composer, music minister, and the president of New College Franklin, Greg has also been friends with both Cindy and Angelina for several years. After sharing their commonplace quotes, and all the meaty discussion that surrounded the topics in those quotes, Cindy asks Greg when he became aware that he was a reader. Greg talks about growing up in a reading family, as well as the influence of his high school English teacher. During his college years, Greg minored in English, and he tells about his favorite professor and the great works he had the privilege to study. Cindy, Angelina and Greg chat about building a library without letting reading and book-buying becoming too much of an obsession. Greg also talks about his strategies to keep reading widely and get himself out of a reading slump. Angelina and Greg agree on the value of reading for pleasure as well as work and keeping track of what type of books you are dipping into daily. Cindy also asks Greg the million dollar question--to name a few of his favorite authors. Arabia by Walter de la Mare Far are the shades of Arabia, Where the Princes ride at noon, 'Mid the verdurous vales and thickets, Under the ghost of the moon; And so dark is that vaulted purple Flowers in the forest rise And toss into blossom 'gainst the phantom stars Pale in the noonday skies. Sweet is the music of Arabia In my heart, when out of dreams I still in the thin clear mirk of dawn Descry her gliding streams; Hear her strange lutes on the green banks Ring loud with the grief and delight Of the dim-silked, dark-haired Musicians In the brooding silence of night. They haunt me — her lutes and her forests; No beauty on earth I see But shadowed with that dream recalls Her loveliness to me: Still eyes look coldly upon me, Cold voices whisper and say — 'He is crazed with the spell of far Arabia, They have stolen his wits away.' Book List: (Amazon Affiliate Links) The Order of Things by James Schall The Educated Imagination by Northrup Frye The Measure of My Days by Florida Scott-Maxwell How to Eat Fried Worms by Thomas Rockwell The Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg James A. Michener books Mrs. Polifax series by Dorothy Gilman The Elizabethan World Picture by E. M. Tillyard Up From Slavery by Booker T. Washington P. G. Wodehouse The Chronicles of Brother Cadfael series Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink The Melendy Quartet by Elizabeth Enright Redwall series by Brian Jacques Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson Little Britches by Ralph Moody An Experiment in Criticism by C. S. Lewi Laurus by Eugene Vodolazkin Mark Helprin Leif Enger Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh The End of the Affair by Graham Greene The Mabinogion The Wee Free Men by Terry Pratchett The Novels of Charles Williams by Thomas Howard That Hideous Strength by C. S. Lewis The Man Who Was Thursday by G. K. Chesterton Beauty for Truth's Sake by Stratford Caldecott Support The Literary Life: Become a patron of The Literary Life podcast as part of the “Friends and Fellows Community” on Patreon. Thanks for your support! Connect with Us: Find Angelina at  https://angelinastanford.com and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ANGStanford/ Find Cindy at https://cindyrollins.net and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/cindyrollins.net/ Jump into our private Facebook group, The Literary Life Discussion Group, and let’s get the book talk going! http://bit.ly/literarylifeFB

The Literary Life Podcast
Episode 18: "The Vulture" by Samuel Johnson

The Literary Life Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019 71:52


Welcome to the final episode of our summer series on short stories and essays! Today your hosts Angelina Stanford and Cindy Rollins are joined once again by Thomas Banks for their discussion of Samuel Johnson's essay "The Vulture." Before getting into the meat of the essay, Angelina talks about why she disagrees with her own commonplace quote on the purpose of poetry. In the process, she gives us a brief history of literary periods from the classical to the neoclassical and enlightenment. Thomas shares some more biographical information on Samuel Johnson and his work. Cindy highlights both the important place and the danger of satire, which is a popular neoclassical form and the one used in Johnson's essay. The discussion ends with thoughts on why Johnson's essay was finally not included with the others in The Idler collection, as well as what his purpose may have been in writing "The Vulture." Be sure to tune in again on September 17, 2019 for "The Literary Life of Greg Wilbur," followed by three weeks of episodes on C. S. Lewis' An Experiment in Criticism. Our fall novel will be Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen. Upcoming Events: September 19: How to Love Poetry Webinar with Thomas Banks A Farewell to Arms by George Peele His golden locks Time hath to silver turn'd; O Time too swift, O swiftness never ceasing! His youth 'gainst time and age hath ever spurn'd, But spurn'd in vain; youth waneth by increasing: Beauty, strength, youth, are flowers but fading seen; Duty, faith, love, are roots, and ever green. His helmet now shall make a hive for bees; And, lovers' sonnets turn'd to holy psalms, A man-at-arms must now serve on his knees, And feed on prayers, which are Age his alms: But though from court to cottage he depart, His Saint is sure of his unspotted heart. And when he saddest sits in homely cell, He'll teach his swains this carol for a song,-- 'Blest be the hearts that wish my sovereign well, Curst be the souls that think her any wrong.' Goddess, allow this aged man his right To be your beadsman now that was your knight. Book List: (Amazon affiliate links) A Writer's Notebook by W. Somerset Maugham Little Britches by Ralph Moody The History of Rasselas by Samuel Johnson Gulliver's Travels by Jonathon Swift Bird Life in Wington by John Calvin Reid The Life of Samuel Johnson by James Boswell Support The Literary Life: Become a patron of The Literary Life podcast as part of the “Friends and Fellows Community” on Patreon, and get some amazing bonus content! Thanks for your support! Connect with Us: Find Angelina at  https://angelinastanford.com and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ANGStanford/ Find Cindy at https://cindyrollins.net and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/cindyrollins.net/ Jump into our private Facebook group, The Literary Life Discussion Group, and let’s get the book talk going! http://bit.ly/literarylifeFB

The Kuyperian Commentary Podcast
Episode 43: Interview with the President of New College Franklin, Greg Wilbur

The Kuyperian Commentary Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2018 16:35


In this episode, Pastor Uri Brito speaks with the president of New College Franklin in Tennessee. New College is a classical college where students enter into the great conversation through the great works of western history and the significant philosophical questions of our day. Pastor Brito inquires about the uniqueness of New College in the modern educational environment as well as the kind of human beings this educational model produces in the workplace and in the church. Resources: Greg Wilbur's Music Greg's Twitter Account The Pedagogy of New College Franklin Augustine's Confessions: New Translation by Sarah Ruden Intro and Outro Music by George Reed

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Forma
On the Small Liberal Arts College with Greg Wilbur

Forma

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2018 39:30


Welcome to FORMA, a podcast featuring conversations with authors, teachers, creators, and community leaders who are carefully contemplating the nature and practice of classical education and the arts.In this episode, David chats with Greg Wilbur, founder and President of New College Franklin in Franklin, TN, about the state of higher education, the ideal student for a small liberal arts college, preparing for college, and much more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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CiRCE Institute Podcast Network
On the Small Liberal Arts College, with Greg Wilbur | FORMA

CiRCE Institute Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2018 39:30


Welcome to FORMA, a podcast featuring conversations with authors, teachers, creators, and community leaders who are carefully contemplating the nature and practice of classical education and the arts.In this episode, David chats with Greg Wilbur, founder and President of New College Franklin in Franklin, TN, about the state of higher education, the ideal student for a small liberal arts college, preparing for college, and much more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Ask Andrew
What is the "great dance" and why does it matter?

Ask Andrew

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2018 18:18


Welcome to Ask Andrew, a weekly podcast where Andrew Kern (President of the CiRCE Institute and co-author of the book, Classical Education: The Movement Sweeping America) contemplates important ideas, essential terms, and unavoidable themes in classical education–and what they mean for the day-to-day of teaching and learning.In this episode, Andrew is joined by Greg Wilbur, president of New College Franklin in Franklin, TN to discuss the idea of the "great dance" - an idea that is often tossed around in classical education circles. What does it mean? Why is it important? Greg and Andrew dive in. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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CiRCE Institute Podcast Network
Ask Andrew: What is "the great dance" and why does it matter (feat. Greg Wilbur)

CiRCE Institute Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2018 18:18


Welcome to Ask Andrew, a weekly podcast where Andrew Kern (President of the CiRCE Institute and co-author of the book, Classical Education: The Movement Sweeping America) contemplates important ideas, essential terms, and unavoidable themes in classical education–and what they mean for the day-to-day of teaching and learning.In this episode, Andrew is joined by Greg Wilbur, president of New College Franklin in Franklin, TN to discuss the idea of the "great dance" - an idea that is often tossed around in classical education circles. What does it mean? Why is it important? Greg and Andrew dive in. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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The Commons
2.2: St. Ambrose (feat. Gregory Wilbur

The Commons

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2017 50:46


Welcome to season two of The Commons which focuses on ten key figures and movements in church history! Here in episode 2.2 Brian Phillips chats with guest Greg Wilbur about the life and times of St. Ambrose, with a particular consideration of Ambrose's role in developing the hymnography (and modes of worship) of the Christian faith.  --  This season of The Commons is bright to you by New College Franklin. Learn more at newcollegefranklin.org.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CiRCE Institute Podcast Network
The Commons 2.2: St. Ambrose (feat. Greg Wilbur)

CiRCE Institute Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2017 50:46


Welcome to season two of The Commons which focuses on ten key figures and movements in church history! Here in episode 2.2 Brian Phillips chats with guest Greg Wilbur about the life and times of St. Ambrose, with a particular consideration of Ambrose's role in developing the hymnography (and modes of worship) of the Christian faith.  --  This season of The Commons is bright to you by New College Franklin. Learn more at newcollegefranklin.org.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Professor Carol
Interview with Greg Wilbur

Professor Carol

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2017 15:21


Gregory Wilbur is Chief Musician at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Franklin, TN, as well as Dean and Senior Fellow of New College Franklin—a Christian liberal arts college that he helped to start. He enjoys discipling students and walking them through classics of literature, film, and music. He earned his Masters in Music Composition at the University of Alabama. He is the author of Glory and Honor: The Music and Artistic Legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach and has released two CDs of his compositions of congregational psalms, hymns and service music. In addition, he writes for choir, orchestra, film and chamber ensembles. His wife, Sophia, homeschools their daughter, Eleanor, and they all enjoy reading, cooking, taking walks and enjoying life in middle Tennessee.