Podcast appearances and mentions of Ken Medema

A friend walks in when the world walks out. If you measured your wealth by the quantity and quality of your friendships, how wealthy would you be? After David defeated Goliath, he was loved by almost everyone. Jonathan, the crown prince of Israel, became David's closest friend and ally. Their friendship shows us the kind of friendship we need in this world. Message based on 1 Samuel 18:1-16.Quotes:Duane Brooks: We are experiencing an epidemic of loneliness . . . insular, insulated, isolated lives. Charles Spurgeon: Friendship is one of the sweetest joys of life. Many might have failed beneath the bitterness of their trial had they not found a friend. Patrick O'Tuama: We live our lives in the shelter of each other.Samuel Taylor Coleridge: Friendship is a sheltering tree.Alfred Lord Tennyson said of Archbishop Cranmer: To do him a hurt was to beget a kindness from him. His heart was made of such fine soil that if you planted in it the seeds of hate they blossomed love.Ken Medema sang: Don't tell me I've got a friend in Jesus without showing me first that I have a friend in you.To discover more messages of hope go to tallowood.org/sermons/.Follow us on Instagram, X, and YouTube @tallowoodbc.Follow us on FaceBook @tallowoodbaptist

Most of the questions Moses asks God are fueled by his fears and doubts. Today we look at some of those questions as Ken Medema creates a song reflecting our doubts, and God's assurance in each question. If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: -https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist

Pastor Dan Schuttler shares a message from Exodus 3 and 4 about Moses and his staff. Dan and Kelly perform the song Moses by Ken Medema.

What is the relationship between the human senses and the creative process? Songwriter and performer Ken Medema, unable to see from birth, creates songs and stories that speak to the human experience. From his work as a music therapist with troubled teens to crafting songs supporting political revolution in central America, Ken discusses his improvisational style and his process of creating visionary songs that draw from an unseen inner passion.

Hymn interview with Wes Granberg-Michaelson and Ken Medema – “Love Can Open Any Door”

Summary: Our pastors Melanie and Jonathan Neufeld have been with our congregation for the past 14 years, building a ministry with people experiencing homelessness, expanding the community of people who care about those living outside into a network, and offering companionship and love to those in our congregation.  They share from their experience of ministry in Lake City as we prepare to bless them on their way to a new beginning.Series: Summer-Ordinary Time 2021ResourcesScripture: Psalm 13 (excerpts); Philippians 4:4-7Photo Credit: Ken Kraybill  Hymn: Lord, listen to your children praying, Voices Together 682; Ken Medema © 1973 Hope Publishing Co.Permission to podcast the music in this service obtained from One License with license #A-726929. All rights reserved.

In this Midweek Recharge, Good Shepherd's Sanctuary Choir singers provide two musical selections for you to listen to during a time of prayer and reflection. They sing "Sanctus" (by Gabriel Faure) and "Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying" (by Ken Medema). May you be blessed as you listen to this music.

March 21, 2021 • Rev. Molly Baskette & Ken Medema • First Church Berkeley UCC

Time to burn a little midnight oil as Moses comes to the "burning bush" to meet God! John and Delmer discuss the continuing series through Genesis and Exodus as well as important themes in Romans and the gospel of Matthew. Be sure to hang around and listen to the closer music as we proudly feature Ken Medema performing Moses.

Musician Ken Medema talks with Word&Way Editor & President Brian Kaylor about his music and concern for justice. He also talks about his weekly live concerts on his Facebook page on Wednesdays amid coronavirus.  (This episode is sponsored in part by the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.)

Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ What does it mean to be Christian? To take Jesus at his word is to love God with all we have and our neighbor as ourselves. Dr. Jacqui Lewis argues that to be Christian is to live life with the fiercest love—Love. Period. Ken Medema provides improvised musical response to this session.

"Down to the River to Pray (with 'Lord, Listen to Your Children')," by Ken Medema, arranged by Mary McDonald. Performed by the St. John Choir, directed from the piano by Julia Henrich, Minister of Music. Recorded at St. John Lutheran Church during worship service. This is one in a series of podcasts from St. John Lutheran Church in Ocean City, NJ. For more information, visit: www.stjohnlutheranoc.org

Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ Bishop Flunder, one of the world’s best loved, most called on, and most anticipated preachers will fan the flames of the Spirit in our “going out, sending off” finale. Serendipity will likely show up dressed in Wild Goose clothes. Bishop Flunder will be supported by Beth Nielsen Chapman, Ken Medema, Wild Goose House Band, and others. Goose community leader Gwen Fry will lead us in the celebration of communion and then we’ll begin to hug our way home.

On Sunday, June 4, 2018, we had a couple of incredible worship services! We were led in music by the incredibly gracious and talented Ken Medema (kenmedema.com) and confirmed 8 young people into the church. It was a great day! Our scriptures were 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 and Mark 2:26-3:6. At the end of the sermon, an improvised musical response from Ken is part of the podcast!    Show notes: Our church website is stsumc.org, check us out! Join us for worship Sunday mornings at 8:30 or 11:00 am at 2003 W. 43rd St. in Houston, Texas. The music in our intro is from bensound.com.

Blind from birth, Ken Medema has always lived in a world of sound. Known and admired internationally for his improvisation skills, Ken outlines the steps to teaching your choir students how to improvise, unlocking both their voice and their courage. As a bonus, Ken also writes an impromptu country song about Ryan’s new bride, Amanda! [Subscribe on iTunes] [Subscribe on Android]   Highlight to Tweet: “My program to win friends through rock&roll wasn’t that successful. I started with 1 friend and graduated with 2.” -Ken Medema   “Daring in one area usually leads to daring in another.” -Ken Medema Show Notes: Ken Medema has been blind from birth. High school choir was a revelation for him; a class based on sound instead of sight. He pursued his love of music through college and into a music therapy career before turning to composition and performance. Three goals for choir experiences: build community; explore new things (improvisation); introduce new music Every time you speak, you are improvising. You simply respond. Start with a melody Throw in some harmony Introduce some simple call and response phrases, building each time. Return to main tune. Model a phrase too long for a singer to echo; encourage them to respond with something similar. When encouraging a singer to improvise, kneel in front of them instead of standing over them. This “servant posture” is more welcoming and less intimidating. Benefits of improvisation: Students get to hear their own voice, and the voices of their comrades. They realize the ability to MAKE music, not just reproduce someone else’s. People gain courage, not just in the musical realm, but elsewhere. Bio: Ken Medema has been singing and composing since 1973.His music encompasses solo recordings, improvisation, personal songs for individuals, and tons of choral pieces.Blind from birth, he seeks to offer perspective for the voiceless. the choir room was where he first found his home and freedom to be himself. Resources/links Mentioned: Ken’s website Ken Medema on Facebook Choirs Are Horrible   Choir Nation group on Facebook - Going to TMEA? Meet up with other Choir Ninjas! Join the Choir Nation Facebook group for time and location. Email Patreon - Support the podcast! Sponsored by: Sight Reading Factory (Use promo code “NINJA” at checkout for 10 free student accounts!)     My Music Folders (Use promo code “NINJA” at checkout for “last column” or best pricing - usually reserved for bulk purchases only!)    

Kurt Kaiser studied at the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago and earned two degrees from Northwestern University. He has more than 300 copyrighted songs to his name. Kurt joined Word, Inc., in 1959 as Director of Artists and Repertoire and later became Vice President and Director of Music for Word. He has arranged and produced albums for many gifted artists, among them Kathleen Battle, Ernie Ford, Hale & Wilder, Jerome Hines, Burl Ives, Ken Medema, Christopher Parkening, George Beverly Shea, Joni Eareckson Tada, Ethel Waters, Anne Martindale Williams, Christopher Adkins and many others. In 1992 Kaiser was awarded a special Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers for his contributions to the Christian music industry. He received an Honorary Doctor of Sacred Music degree from Trinity College in Illinois and an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Baylor University. Kurt received the Hines Sims Award and was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. The Faithfulness in Service Award was presented to him in 2003.

This is a special musical performance by the Joyful Noise Childrens' Choir of Tree Song by Ken Medema.

This is a special performance by the Faith Lutheran Chancel Choir of Sing to the Lord by Ken Medema.

Plus, music from Ken Medema!

Guest musician Ken Medema and the Wheaton College Concert Choir lead Wheaton College students in Easter Monday worship.

Rev. Jim Wallace begins this message with Ken Medema's song, "Moses." Following Jim's solo our Pastor, Dr. Randy Cheek, shares the sermon entitled, "What is That in Your Hand?" God confronts Moses at the Burning Bush with this question in Exodus 4:2. Moses replies, "It's just a rod." God was trying to show Moses something very important despite Moses' attempts to persuade God to get someone else to do the work of freeing God's people from their bondage in Egypt. God was about to take a wood stick and cause it to be used of Him for the work of Moses in freeing God's people from Pharaoh's hand. What about you? What is that in your hand? God can take what you may think is useless and use it for His Will if you will, as Ken Medema says, "Give it up! Let it go! Throw it down!" May you see Exodus 4:2 in a new lights as you listen to the solo words of Jim Wallace and the preaching of Randy Cheek.

Ken Medema delights chapel students with his singing and impromptu melodies about the "All Saints Dance School."

This week at our Community Gathering for Worship we welcomed Ken Medema, presenter of the Fall 2011 Hearn Music Innovator Series at Baylor University. Though he was born blind, Mr. Medema began playing the piano at the age of 5 and later became a classically trained pianist. His lyrics generally provide social commentary on themes such as justice, hunger, poverty, homelessness, and Christian charity as it pertains to them.

This week at our Community Gathering for Worship we welcomed Ken Medema, presenter of the Fall 2011 Hearn Music Innovator Series at Baylor University. Though he was born blind, Mr. Medema began playing the piano at the age of 5 and later became a classically trained pianist. His lyrics generally provide social commentary on themes such as justice, hunger, poverty, homelessness, and Christian charity as it pertains to them.

This is the 9:05 Chapel where songwriter, Ken Medema, wowed students with his improvisational skill. Join the 9:05 chapel and Ken as they explore the edges of imagination. The improvised songs from the other chapel services are available here, on our vimeo page http://vimeo.com/user8610334

Ken has been singing over 32 years in every venue imaginable for 50 - 50,000 people, from churches to conventions to colleges to corporations, Ken has always custom designed an event for every occasion. Using his gift of improvisation, Ken hears with his heart, stories from people or themes from events or speeches and sings the stories back to audiences of all ages.At home in San Francisco with his wife Jane, they spend their time reading books, watching movies (yes Ken is an avid movie goer) and delighting in their grandchildren, Charlotte and Henry.

Ken has been singing over 32 years in every venue imaginable for 50 - 50,000 people, from churches to conventions to colleges to corporations, Ken has always custom designed an event for every occasion. Using his gift of improvisation, Ken hears with his heart, stories from people or themes from events or speeches and sings the stories back to audiences of all ages.At home in San Francisco with his wife Jane, they spend their time reading books, watching movies (yes Ken is an avid movie goer) and delighting in their grandchildren, Charlotte and Henry.

Bart Tarman spent 18 years at Westmont as Westmont’s Chaplain, after working on Young Life staff in Denver and serving as associate pastor at El Montecito Presbyterian Church. He lives in Washington, D.C., where he and his wife, Linda, minister to members of Congress. He has been associated with the National Prayer Breakfast for more than 30 years. An ordained Presbyterian minister, he graduated from Fuller Theological Seminary and the University of Denver. The Tarmans have three children and four grandchildren.

"The Only Good Reason to Be a Pastor" presented at the National Pastors' Center. Ken Medema sings at teh end.