Podcasts about hymns

Sin isn't a very popular subject. People don't mind talking about bad habits or lacking purpose in life. But Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth says we need to admit to a far greater problem—we're sinners. Find out why being honest about sin can bring joy.

The birth of Christ is the fulfillment of a promise made centuries before Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem. In fact, you could say that the Christmas story begins in Genesis. Find out why.

In this final Advent music episode, Nicole Unice explores the beloved hymn “O Come, All You Faithful” as a powerful invitation—not just to celebrate Christmas, but to respond to it. Rather than merely observing the season, listeners are invited to come, behold, adore, and worship Christ as the center of the Christmas story. Drawing from Scripture across the Old and New Testaments, Nicole unpacks how this hymn calls us into joyful worship, faithful perseverance, and intentional participation in the life of Christ. This episode closes the Christmas hymns series with a reminder that true joy is found not in tradition alone, but in worshiping Jesus as Lord. Key Takeaways / Learning Points Joy is a posture of worship, not just a feeling Jesus is not just part of the Christmas story—He is the center of it Worship is the natural response to beholding Christ Faithfulness means continuing to receive God’s love, even in imperfection Christmas invites us to actively respond, not passively observe When we adore Christ, our hearts find true rest and alignment Bible Verses Referenced Psalm 100:1–2 – Worship the Lord with joyhttps://www.biblestudytools.com/psalms/100-1.html Micah 5:2 – The prophecy of Bethlehemhttps://www.biblestudytools.com/micah/5-2.html Matthew 2 – The Magi worship Jesushttps://www.biblestudytools.com/matthew/2.html Luke 2:8–20 – Angels announce Christ’s birthhttps://www.biblestudytools.com/luke/2-8.html John 1:1–14 – The Word became fleshhttps://www.biblestudytools.com/john/1-14.html Colossians 1:15–17 – Christ supreme over creationhttps://www.biblestudytools.com/colossians/1-15.html Revelation 5:12 – Worthy is the Lambhttps://www.biblestudytools.com/revelation/5-12.html Resources Mentioned: Free Christmas Eve Family Liturgyhttps://nicoleunice.com/christmas Hymn: “O Come, All You Faithful” Author Quote: C.S. Lewis “Christianity, if false, is of no importance, but if true, of infinite importance.” Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Psalm 18:2 | Susannah Spurgeon | The Old Wooden Clock by Holly Jones | Violin and Music by William Michael Harnett | Find more at ww.ryanbush.org

The Fourth Sunday of Advent PROCESSIONAL: Veni, veni, Emmanuel – Plainsong, Mode I; composite arr. Jason A. Anderson (b. 1976); including harm. Peter R. Hallock (1924-2014), Alice Parker (1925-2023), and Philip Lawson (b. 1967) PSALM 80:1-7,16-18 – Plainsong, Tone IV.4 HYMN 264: The Word whom earth and sea and sky adore (Tune: SONG 34) – […]

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Silent Night Holy Night, Hymn Tune is "Stille Nacht"

Silent Night Holy Night, Hymn Tune is "Stille Nacht"

Hymn Arrangements, Meditation, Prayer, Silent Night Holy Night, Hymn Tune is "Stille Nacht"

Hymn Arrangements, Meditation, Prayer, Silent Night Holy Night, Hymn Tune is "Stille Nacht"

Has the term “saved” lost its wonder? Consider this: the God of the universe became a man to rescue you. This Christmas, we're remembering afresh what it means to be saved.

Pull out your song-book and let's talk about the hymns and carols of Christmas. What phrase in a Christmas hymn or carol arrests you this year? As part of our yuletide celebration, we'll welcome back a man of hymns and sacred music, Dr. Sound of Majesty himself, Greg Wheatley. Don't miss the conversation about the deep meaning behind the songs we sing at Christmas on Chris Fabry Live. Featured resources:SoundofMajesty.orgMusicofChristmas.org December thank you gift:Hosanna in Excelsis: Hymns and Devotions for the Christmas Season by David & Barbara Leeman Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A bad one and a great one

This weekend we come to the last Sunday in Advent, which is a time of reflection on our sin and our need for a Savior. Just as John the Baptist prepared the way for the Savior through a preaching of "repentance for the remission of sins" (Luke 3:4), so we also prepare through repentance over our sin. In the hymn "Ye Sons of Men, Oh, Hearken" we are reminded of the need for sinners to receive forgiveness through the work of Jesus. Without Jesus there can be no forgiveness, no hope of eternal life. God desires the salvation of every sinner, which is why He planned salvation through the incarnation and death of His own Son. He also sends His Spirit to work in our hearts to prepare us for receiving that gift, through true understanding of our sin, sorrow over it, and faith in Jesus' work for us. Through His Law and Gospel, this important work of preparation is carried out. "God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble" (1 Peter 5:6). With Valentinus Thilo, we join in praying: "Prepare my heart, Lord Jesus, Turn not from me aside,  And grant that I receive Thee This blessed Advent-tide. From stall and manger low Come Thou to dwell within me; Loud praises will I sing Thee And forth Thy glory show." May the LORD prepare each of us through true repentance and faith in Jesus during this Advent season and always, and enable us to thank Him through the loud praises we offer Him in our worship and with our lives!

A baby is a picture of dependence and helplessness. The baby born on the first Christmas, though, was a mighty warrior, invading a dark world. Meditate on the power of Jesus.

Martyn Lloyd-Jones | John Newton | Quietude by Sky Cassette | The Gulf Stream Winslow Homer | Find more at www.ryanbush.org

A 3rd-century Christian hymn was discovered among the Oxyrhynchus papyri, and the hymn contains worship offered to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This episode explores the Greek hymn, examines how it illustrates the one God, and demonstrates why it is not evidence for belief in the Trinity during the late 200s. Instead, the hymn appears to best fit a modalistic understanding of God.   To view the video version of this episode, go here: https://youtu.be/F7E5rf6Cpq4     Visit Amazon to buy your copy of A Systematic Theology of the Early Church: https://amzn.to/47jldOc   Visit Amazon to buy your copy of Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://amzn.to/3JBflHb    Visit Amazon to buy your copy of The Son of God: Three Views of the Identity of Jesus: https://amzn.to/43DPYey   To support this podcast, donate here: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks   Episode notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11At1ZRu50GM_UrFdSN29NqV5XwXJRQjirATLPN8vCyQ/edit?usp=sharing        Subscribe to me on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast       Follow me on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast 

Pastor Katie digs into the history and origin of the advent hymn, "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel."

Redemption, salvation, deliverance: these three words are mega-themes throughout Scripture, and they summarize the true message of Christmas. That's why Zechariah sings about them! Learn more as Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth continues in Luke 1.

Sunday Worship for December 14, 2025, from Queen Anne Lutheran Church in Seattle, our 10:30 service— Pastor Dan Peterson; Guest Organist Martha Freitag. Prelude—Come Savior of the Nations (NUN KOMM DER HEIDE HEILAND),  Johann Pachelbel  • Introit—Philippians 4:4–5; Psalm 85:1 • Gathering Hymn— Savior of the Nations, Come, (ELW 263) • O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (ELW 257) • First Reading— Isaiah 35:1-10 • Psalm 146 • Second Reading—James 5:7-10 • Gospel—Matthew 11:2-11 • Sermon— Pastor Dan Peterson, "Stop Complaining! " • Hymn of the Day—Love Divine, All Loves Excelling (ELW 631)  • Offertory-- O Come O Come Emmanuel, David Dahl • Distribution Hymn—He Came Down (ELW 253) • Sending Hymn —O Lord How Shall I Meet You (ELW 241) • Postlude—Once He Came in Blessing,  J.S. Bach and Helmut Walcha⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link here to view the bulletin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Enjoying our worship recordings? Consider giving. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Zechariah sang in response to what we call “divine visitation.” Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth says, When God visits His people, He always visits them to deliver them out of something and to deliver them into something else.

This week on The Gospel Jubilee Chip & Denny will be playing music by The Promise, Endless Highway, Real Truth Revival, The Chitan's, The 3 Heath Brothers, The erwin's, and the Countdown To America's 250th Birthday.   Here are all of the ways you can listen to the Gospel Jubilee On your Echo device say, Alexa, play the Gospel Jubilee on Apple podcast. For a direct download go to: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/69083804/download.mp3   Ocean Waves Radio ... every Wednesday at 5:00 PM Eastern time., www.OceanWavesRadio.com   Thursday afternoons at 4:00 PM and Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM  EST on Southern Branch Bluegrass Radio, www.sbbradio.org   Playlist:   Artists |Song Title   01. The Kingsmen - He's everything I need   02. The Promise (Featuring Devin McGlamery) - Never have I ever   03. The Kingdom Heirs - What we needed   04. Ernie Haase & Signature sound - Clear skies   05. Endless Highway - Free at last, free indeed   06. The Crabb Family - Christmas times a Coming   07. TrueSong - O come all ye faithful - sing to the King   08. real Truth Revival - The first Noel   09. The Mylon Hayes Family O little town of Bethlehem   10. Gold City - Come, Thou long expected Jesus   11. The Gaither Vocal Band - He's still the King of Kings   12. Triumphant Quartet - He's still the friend of sinners   13. The Perrys - By the blood   14. The Chitans - A shelter in the time of storm   15. Count down to America's 250th birthday - Celtic Women - Silent Night   16. 11th Hour - I just came to talk with You Lord   17. The Browns - Thank You Lord for holding me   17. The Collingsworth Family - Fear not tomorrow   18. Tim Lovelace - Some assembly required   19. The 3 Heath Brothers - What God wants for Christmas   20. Jeff & Sheri Easter - Christmas is   21. The Down East Boys - Caroling medley - We wish you a Merry Christmas   22. The Guardians - Have yourself a Merry little Christmas Outro – Doc Severensen – Sleigh Bells

Amid the holiday hustle and bustle, do you long for a little silence? Zechariah, an overlooked Christmas character, learned a lot about being quiet. But after nine months, he broke the silence with a song.

Samuel Rutherford | Psalm 37:23-24 | After School by Abstract Aprils | Approaching Thunder Storm Martin Johnson Heade | Find more at www.ryanbush.org

Reverend Chris Harper - Scripture: Luke 1:57-80

Send us a textThis is a special "Christmas Edition" of the Hymns That I Love series.  This episode features the hymn O Little Town Of Bethlehem.  Written and published in the 1860s, there is a rich history to this song...a history that begins with a visit to the Holy Land for a Christmas Eve service.  Pastor Phillips Brooks and his organist, Lewis Redner, collaborated to combine lyrics and melody.  The song was originally used as a children's choir piece for a Christmas Eve service.  Little did Brooks and Redner know, hundreds of years later the song would still be sung and popular with modern audiences.     Listen to Derek's Christmas album "GLORIA!" on Spotify (includes O Little Town Of Bethlehem)Derek's Hymns Playlist On YouTube

3rd Sunday of Advent December 14, 2025Sermon Series: The Lights of the SeasonSermon: Turning Lights On Scripture: Luke 1:26-38What does it look like to let God's light break in—fully, boldly, and right where we are? This Sunday, we continue The Lights of the Season with Turning Lights On from Luke 1:26–38, as Mary receives the astonishing news that she will carry the Savior of the world. Her courageous “yes” becomes the moment God's light begins to shine in a whole new way.Just as flipping on a light changes everything in an instant, Advent reminds us that God's presence often meets us unexpectedly—calling us to trust, to believe, and to step forward with faith even when the path isn't fully clear.As you prepare for worship, consider: Where might God be asking you to say “yes” in this season? What new light could God be turning on in your life?  How is Christ's presence illuminating your waiting and your hope?Join us for the Third Sunday of Advent as we open ourselves to God's surprising, hope-filled light.Advent Sunday Worship Schedule9:45–10:30 AM · Sunday School 10:45–11:00 AM · Carols & Hymns 11:00 AM · ONE Service for Advent

Every human heart longs for a God who speaks — a voice beyond ourselves that can answer life’s deepest questions and guide us toward truth. Scripture promises that God would not leave His people in the dark but would raise up a prophet greater than Moses to reveal his will, stand in the gap, and bring lasting transformation. In Jesus, that promise is fulfilled: He does not merely speak God’s word; He is God’s Word, offering revelation, mediation, and new life to all who listen. Listen to this sermon as Jason Harris explores how Jesus, the promised Prophet, speaks with authority, draws us near to God, and reshapes what it means to be truly human. ________ Sign up for Central’s newsletters here. Visit us on our website to learn more. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.

Harry Dingman in conversation with David Eastaugh  https://foragainst.bandcamp.com/ https://www.harrydingman.com/ https://themillionsne.bandcamp.com/ Something of an anomaly in Midwestern America, For Against—especially early in its career—has looked to a distinctly British aesthetic for inspiration, most obviously the post-punk scene exemplified by the early rosters of the Factory and 4AD record labels. Featuring members of underground Lincoln bands Cartoon Pupils and Hymn to Joy, the band first called itself Glue, and then D.B.L., finally settling on Four Against One, a name that reflected its status as a quintet at the time. Bassist Liz Panarelli's early departure gave way to keyboardist Jeffrey Runnings' shift to bass, as well as the band's truncation of its name to For Against. By 1985, singer Jon Fynbu had departed as well, leaving the core trio of guitarist Harry Dingman III, drummer Gregory Hill and bassist Jeffrey Runnings. The latter would become (with very few exceptions) the band's sole vocalist and lyricist.

FPC Knoxville's 12/14/25 Sunday Sermon - “Go and Tell” - Rev. Mark Curtis (Isaiah 35:1-10/Matthew 11:2-11)Hymn of Response - " Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming " performed by Scott Scheetz and our adult choir.Prayers of the People and The Lord's Prayer by Rev. Dr. Meredith Loftis 

The purpose of the bright light in the sky was to direct the wise men to the brightest of lights in the manger. 

Philipp Nicolai is the author and composer of what has been called the “King of Chorales” (“Wake, Awake, for Night is Flying”) and the “Queen of Chorales.” The Queen of Chorales, “How Lovely Shines the Morning Star” (TLH 343) is the hymn we are studying this week. It is an excellent hymn which teaches the love of Christ, and especially of our salvation in Him.  Nilolai's seven original German stanzas of “How Lovely Shines the Morning Star” are an acrostic tribute to his friend and former student in Waldeck. The first letters of those seven verses are W,E,G,V,H,Z,W, which stands for “Willhelm Ernst, Graf vnd Herr zu Waldeck” (William Ernest, count and lord in Waldeck). Nicolai has wonderfully captured the Christian faith in this hymn as he shows Christ's love for His Bride, the Church. He constantly makes both obvious and hidden allusions to the Lord's Supper, which is Christ's way of feeding and preserving all of us. Ultimately our greatest joy is in Christ, the First and Last, who will transport us to His happy home where we will be with Him forever in the greatest joy. Until that day, we look for His returning with deep and eager yearning.  Oh Christian, rejoice in the salvation that is yours through Christ, your Morning Star. Sing praise to your Bridegroom, who feeds and nourishes your faith through Word and Sacrament. Proclaim the His praises, this weekend and throughout your life!

John Durant | Thomas Goodwin | John Owen | Richard Sibbes | William Gurnall | Aurora by Sanchii | The Veteran in a New Field Winslow Homer | Find more at www.ryanbush.org

I had such a fun chat with Tyler Washington from Excide about their newest album "Bastard Hymns", I hope you enjoy!Excide Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/excidehc/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/excidehc/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@excidehcApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/excide/1494196258Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/340j9YEGnVocbAAgrtiBUh?si=81d33f44a7364132

Concordia Publishing House is launching a new VBS, and it's based on a hymn! Dr. Lisa M. Clark (Senior Editor, Curriculum Resources, Concordia Publishing House) and Mary Laesch (Editor, Curriculum Resources, Concordia Publishing House) join Andy and Sarah to preview the new "Wake Awake" VBS curriculum, including the inspiration for this hymn-based curriculum, how this VBS is different from others, the theme for this curriculum, what the structure looks like (including some brilliantly fun snacks and crafts!), special features like catechism lessons, and how listeners can learn more. Find this VBS curriculum (shipping in January) at cph.org/wake-awake-watching-for-jesus-hymn-vbs. Join the VBS email list from CPH by sending a message to vbsteam@cph.org. As you grab your morning coffee (and pastry, let's be honest), join hosts Andy Bates and Sarah Gulseth as they bring you stories of the intersection of Lutheran life and a secular world. Catch real-life stories of mercy work of the LCMS and partners, updates from missionaries across the ocean, and practical talk about how to live boldly Lutheran. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.

Sunday Worship for December 7, 2025, from Queen Anne Lutheran Church in Seattle, our 10:30 service— Pastor Dan Peterson; Cantor Kyle Haugen. Prelude—Selections from a partita on FREU DICH SEHR (ELW 256); Georg Böhm  • Introit—Isaiah 30:19, 30; Psalm 80:1 • Gathering Hymn— Savior of the Nations, Come, (ELW 263)• O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (ELW 257) • First Reading— Isaiah 11:1-10 • Psalm 122 • Second Reading—Romans 15:4-13 • Gospel—Matthew 3:1-12 • Sermon— Pastor Dan Peterson, "The Teaching of Paul " • Hymn of the Day—On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry (ELW 249)  • Anthem at the Offering—Every Valley Shall Be Exalted; K. Lee Scott (b. 1950) • Distribution Hymn—Each Winter as the Year Grows Older (ELW 252) • Sending Hymn —Comfort, Comfort Now My People (ELW 256) • Postlude—Selections from a partita on FREU DICH SEHR (ELW 256); Georg Böhm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link here to view the bulletin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Enjoying our worship recordings? Consider giving. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

William Swan Plumer | Psalm 81:7 | Light Blue by Alan Spiljak | The Champion Single Sculls by Thomas Eakins | Find more at www.ryanbush.org

In this 24-minute Christmas special, Joni shares hope-filled insights on how you can create the Christmas spirit in your home and in your heart. Join Joni, along with her husband Ken, and their good friend, Shauna, as she helps us focus on Jesus through Scripture, Christmas carols, prayer, and practical ideas. -------- This Christmas, you can shine the light of Christ into places of darkness and pain with a purchase from the Joni and Friends Christmas catalog. You are sending hope and practical care to people with disabilities, all in the name of Jesus!   Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org.   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

God’s call to Abraham reveals a radically new way of being human — one rooted not in self-made identity or manufactured greatness, but in God’s gracious initiative. In a world where our circumstances often leave us longing for a different kind of life, Scripture shows that God still breaks into our darkness with a promise that reshapes everything. At the center of that promise stands Jesus, the true Seed and true Home, through whom all the families of the earth are blessed. Listen to this sermon as Jason Harris unfolds how God’s ancient promise to Abraham finds its fulfillment in Christ and is offered to us today. ________ Sign up for Central’s newsletters here. Visit us on our website to learn more. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.

Dr. Arthur Just of Concordia Theological Seminary-Ft. Wayne, IN Heaven on Earth: The Gifts of Christ in the Divine Service Concordia Commentary: Luke 1:1-9:50 Concordia Commentary: Luke 9:50-24:53The post The Hymn, “The Angel Gabriel” – Dr. Arthur Just, 12/5/25 (3393) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Kyle Worley is joined by Matt Boswell to have a conversation about worship and hymns in the local church.Questions Covered in This Episode:Why should we value the congregational voice of the church?What's the difference between a psalm? A hymn? And a spiritual song?Are hymns just old songs?What's your favorite hymn? Why?What do you tell the person who says, “I don't like the singing? Just give me some preaching.”How do you determine what songs you sing in your church?What's your opinion on songs that emerge from churches or ministries where you'd disagree with the teaching of that ministry's theology?Tell me about the Sing hymnal - why a new hymnal and why now?Guest Bio:Matt Boswell is a hymn-writer and pastor of The Trails Church in Celina, Texas. He also serves as Professor of Worship Ministries at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and leads Doxology & Theology, a ministry focused on corporate worship.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Ephesians 5:19, Colossians 1:15-20, Philippians 2:6-11, John 13:35Hark the Herald Angels SingBe Thou my Vision“The Sing! Hymnal” by Keith Getty and Kristyn Getty Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcast:Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway's Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.