Podcasts about Praise and worship

With a B3 organ, a prophetic imagination, and a heart broken wide open by grace, gospel music legend Andraé Crouch (1942–2015) left an indelible mark on modern Christian worship music. In this episode, Stephen Newby and Robert Darden offer a sweeping yet intimate exploration of his life, spiritual vision, and genre-defining genius. Together with Mark Labberton, they discuss their new biography, Soon and Very Soon: The Transformative Music and Ministry of Andraé Crouch. Through laughter, lament, and lyrical memory, Newby and Darden—both scholars at Baylor University and coauthors of the first serious biography of Crouch—share stories of discovering his music, the theological and cultural forces that shaped it, and why his legacy matters now more than ever. They offer insights into modern musical history, spiritual reflection, and cultural analysis, inviting us into the soul of a man who helped bring modern gospel into being. Episode Highlights “Musical genius is where observation, curiosity, imagination, and humility are baked in the oven.” “He was always tracking what was going on in the room and in his heart. He understood the cues, clues, and codes of what God was doing.” “Andre felt it was important that the music was just as inspired as the lyrics. It was total praise.” “'Soon and Very Soon' is an ancient future song—we have to keep singing it, especially now.” “Andraé burned out a lot of musicians—but all of them adore him to this day.” Helpful Links and Resources Soon and Very Soon: The Transformative Music and Ministry of Andraé Crouch by Stephen Newby and Robert Darden (Penn State University Press) Black Gospel Music Preservation Project (Baylor University) “Jesus is the Answer,” by Andraé Crouch “Through It All,” by Andraé Crouch “Soon and Very Soon” **by Andraé Crouch People Get Ready!: A New History of Black Gospel Music by Robert Darden About Stephen Newby Stephen Michael Newby is a composer, conductor, and scholar. He serves as the Lev H. Prichard III Endowed Chair in the Study of Black Worship at Baylor University and is a professor of music in the Baylor School of Music. A widely recognized expert on gospel, jazz, and Black sacred music, he is also affiliated with the Black Gospel Music Preservation Project as an ambassador and collaborator. He is co-author of Soon and Very Soon: The Transformative Music and Ministry of Andraé Crouch. About Robert Darden Robert F. Darden is Emeritus Professor of Journalism at Baylor University and founder of the Black Gospel Music Preservation Project. A former gospel music editor at Billboard magazine, Darden is the author of numerous books on gospel music history, including People Get Ready: A New History of Black Gospel Music and Nothing But Love in God's Water. He is co-author of Soon and Very Soon: The Transformative Music and Ministry of Andraé Crouch. Show Notes Andraé Crouch called the “father of contemporary modern gospel” for his groundbreaking influence on the genre Guest Stephen Newby holds the Lev H. Pritchard III Chair in Black Worship and Music at Baylor University Guest Robert Darden is emeritus professor of journalism at Baylor and founder of the Black Gospel Music Preservation Project Labberton celebrates the book's narrative, musical, and sociocultural scope Crouch grew up in a Pentecostal context that encouraged musical exploration and spiritual improvisation Gospel rooted in KoGIC (Church of God in Christ) tradition, blending Beale Street sounds with evangelical fervor Darden describes Crouch's early music as “jazz, pop... but wait, it is gospel—they're singing about Jesus” Crouch and his sister Sandra composed “Jesus Is the Answer,” considered the first modern praise and worship song The book includes more than 200 interviews from gospel musicians, friends, and collaborators Crouch read the room and followed the Spirit—every performance was improvisational, responsive, alive “Through It All” composed after the heartbreak of a failed relationship; the grief birthed one of his most lasting songs Gospel music as lament and praise: “We hear the pain, we hear the resolve, we hear the lament turning to praise” Crouch's “Take Me Back” begins with Billy Preston on B3 organ—“He hasn't forgotten the church,” says Newby Earth, Wind & Fire, Motown, and classical influences shaped Crouch's orchestration and arrangements Darden: “He wanted the music to sound as good as the words. It was obsessive—but it was for God.” Andre's collaboration with producer/drummer Bill Maxwell led to a string of gospel albums with unmatched quality “We are going to see the King”: the timeless hope of “Soon and Very Soon” rooted in the Black spiritual tradition Crouch's music was not only groundbreaking—it was pastoral, prophetic, and profoundly personal Evangelistic to his dying breath, Crouch witnessed to hospital staff and janitors alike The book's subtitle “Transformative Music and Ministry” is more than academic—it's biographical theology Newby and Darden's friendship mirrors Crouch and Maxwell's cross-cultural collaboration Soon and Very Soon offers readers a chance to read with phone in hand—listening and learning simultaneously “Jesus is the answer” remains a musical and theological call across generations Production Credits Conversing is produced and distributed in partnership with Comment magazine and Fuller Seminary.

Thank you for joining us. Here is our praise & worship portion of our service with the praise team at Christ Community Church, Murphysboro, Illinois on June 29, 2025. Come be a part of our service every Sunday at 8:30 and 10am on 473 West Harrison Road (on the corner of Route 127 and Harrison Road. Our Website: www.cccmurphy.com/ Our Facebook: facebook.com/cccmurphysboro/ Our Vimeo: vimeo.com/cccmurphysboro Our YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCwSw0gd--EvGp15v7g-KZEw Our Soundcloud: @cccmurphy We truly appreciate all your support. If you would like to give a donation, here is a link to our website to do so: cccmurphy.churchcenter.com/giving

In this message, we understand the true profit of worship and praise

Thank you for joining us. Here is our praise & worship portion of our service with the praise team at Christ Community Church, Murphysboro, Illinois on June 22, 2025. Come be a part of our service every Sunday at 8:30 and 10am on 473 West Harrison Road (on the corner of Route 127 and Harrison Road. Our Website: www.cccmurphy.com/ Our Facebook: facebook.com/cccmurphysboro/ Our Vimeo: vimeo.com/cccmurphysboro Our YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCwSw0gd--EvGp15v7g-KZEw Our Soundcloud: @cccmurphy We truly appreciate all your support. If you would like to give a donation, here is a link to our website to do so: cccmurphy.churchcenter.com/giving

Join us on Father's Day, Sunday, June 15, 2025 for our Celebration of Praise and Worship Service at New Life At Calvary. Pastor Rick is preaching We lift up the name of Jesus Christ at New Life At Calvary located at 2020 E. 79th St. Cleveland, OH 44103 and online at nlac.tv. Donations to support this ministry can be made on our website at nlac.tv or by Cash App at $2NLAC.

Join us on Father's Day, Sunday, June 15, 2025 for our Celebration of Praise and Worship Service at New Life At Calvary. Pastor Rick is preaching We lift up the name of Jesus Christ at New Life At Calvary located at 2020 E. 79th St. Cleveland, OH 44103 and online at nlac.tv. Donations to support this ministry can be made on our website at nlac.tv or by Cash App at $2NLAC.

Join us on Father's Day, Sunday, June 15, 2025 for our Celebration of Praise and Worship Service at New Life At Calvary. Pastor Rick is preaching We lift up the name of Jesus Christ at New Life At Calvary located at 2020 E. 79th St. Cleveland, OH 44103 and online at nlac.tv. Donations to support this ministry can be made on our website at nlac.tv or by Cash App at $2NLAC.

Join us on Father's Day, Sunday, June 15, 2025 for our Celebration of Praise and Worship Service at New Life At Calvary. Pastor Rick is preaching We lift up the name of Jesus Christ at New Life At Calvary located at 2020 E. 79th St. Cleveland, OH 44103 and online at nlac.tv. Donations to support this ministry can be made on our website at nlac.tv or by Cash App at $2NLAC.

Join us on Father's Day, Sunday, June 15, 2025, for our Celebration of Praise and Worship Service at New Life At Calvary. Pastor Rick is preaching "The Choice to be a Father." We lift up the name of Jesus Christ at New Life At Calvary located at 2020 E. 79th St. Cleveland, OH 44103 and online at nlac.tv. Donations to support this ministry can be made on our website at nlac.tv or by Cash App at $2NLAC.

Join us on Father's Day, Sunday, June 15, 2025 for our Celebration of Praise and Worship Service at New Life At Calvary. Pastor Rick is preaching We lift up the name of Jesus Christ at New Life At Calvary located at 2020 E. 79th St. Cleveland, OH 44103 and online at nlac.tv. Donations to support this ministry can be made on our website at nlac.tv or by Cash App at $2NLAC.

Join us on Father's Day, Sunday, June 15, 2025 for our Celebration of Praise and Worship Service at New Life At Calvary. Pastor Rick is preaching We lift up the name of Jesus Christ at New Life At Calvary located at 2020 E. 79th St. Cleveland, OH 44103 and online at nlac.tv. Donations to support this ministry can be made on our website at nlac.tv or by Cash App at $2NLAC.

Thank you for joining us. Here is our praise & worship portion of our service with the praise team at Christ Community Church, Murphysboro, Illinois on June 15, 2025. Come be a part of our service every Sunday at 8:30 and 10am on 473 West Harrison Road (on the corner of Route 127 and Harrison Road. Our Website: www.cccmurphy.com/ Our Facebook: facebook.com/cccmurphysboro/ Our Vimeo: vimeo.com/cccmurphysboro Our YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCwSw0gd--EvGp15v7g-KZEw Our Soundcloud: @cccmurphy We truly appreciate all your support. If you would like to give a donation, here is a link to our website to do so: cccmurphy.churchcenter.com/giving

Join us on Father's Day, Sunday, June 15, 2025 for our Celebration of Praise and Worship Service at New Life At Calvary. Pastor Rick is preaching We lift up the name of Jesus Christ at New Life At Calvary located at 2020 E. 79th St. Cleveland, OH 44103 and online at nlac.tv. Donations to support this ministry can be made on our website at nlac.tv or by Cash App at $2NLAC.

Join us on Father's Day, Sunday, June 15, 2025, for our Celebration of Praise and Worship Service at New Life At Calvary. Pastor Rick is preaching "The Choice to be a Father." We lift up the name of Jesus Christ at New Life At Calvary located at 2020 E. 79th St. Cleveland, OH 44103 and online at nlac.tv. Donations to support this ministry can be made on our website at nlac.tv or by Cash App at $2NLAC.

Join us on Father's Day, Sunday, June 15, 2025 for our Celebration of Praise and Worship Service at New Life At Calvary. Pastor Rick is preaching We lift up the name of Jesus Christ at New Life At Calvary located at 2020 E. 79th St. Cleveland, OH 44103 and online at nlac.tv. Donations to support this ministry can be made on our website at nlac.tv or by Cash App at $2NLAC.

Join us on Father's Day, Sunday, June 15, 2025 for our Celebration of Praise and Worship Service at New Life At Calvary. Pastor Rick is preaching We lift up the name of Jesus Christ at New Life At Calvary located at 2020 E. 79th St. Cleveland, OH 44103 and online at nlac.tv. Donations to support this ministry can be made on our website at nlac.tv or by Cash App at $2NLAC.

Join us on Father's Day, Sunday, June 15, 2025 for our Celebration of Praise and Worship Service at New Life At Calvary. Pastor Rick is preaching We lift up the name of Jesus Christ at New Life At Calvary located at 2020 E. 79th St. Cleveland, OH 44103 and online at nlac.tv. Donations to support this ministry can be made on our website at nlac.tv or by Cash App at $2NLAC.

Join us on Father's Day, Sunday, June 15, 2025 for our Celebration of Praise and Worship Service at New Life At Calvary. Pastor Rick is preaching We lift up the name of Jesus Christ at New Life At Calvary located at 2020 E. 79th St. Cleveland, OH 44103 and online at nlac.tv. Donations to support this ministry can be made on our website at nlac.tv or by Cash App at $2NLAC.

Join us on Father's Day, Sunday, June 15, 2025 for our Celebration of Praise and Worship Service at New Life At Calvary. Pastor Rick is preaching We lift up the name of Jesus Christ at New Life At Calvary located at 2020 E. 79th St. Cleveland, OH 44103 and online at nlac.tv. Donations to support this ministry can be made on our website at nlac.tv or by Cash App at $2NLAC.

Beautiful Pentecostal Praise and Worship music recorded live from Harvest Church of God in Anniston, Alabama June 8, 2025 Holy Water Glory Honor Power Gratitude How I Need You

Join us on Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 2025 for our Celebration of Praise and Worship Service at New Life At Calvary. Pastor Antonia is preaching "Reach out your hand" We lift up the name of Jesus Christ at New Life At Calvary located at 2020 E. 79th St. Cleveland, OH 44103 and online at nlac.tv. Donations to support this ministry can be made on our website at nlac.tv or by Cash App at $2NLAC.

Thank you for joining us. Here is our praise & worship portion of our service with the praise team at Christ Community Church, Murphysboro, Illinois on June 8, 2025. Come be a part of our service every Sunday at 8:30 and 10am on 473 West Harrison Road (on the corner of Route 127 and Harrison Road. Our Website: www.cccmurphy.com/ Our Facebook: facebook.com/cccmurphysboro/ Our Vimeo: vimeo.com/cccmurphysboro Our YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCwSw0gd--EvGp15v7g-KZEw Our Soundcloud: @cccmurphy We truly appreciate all your support. If you would like to give a donation, here is a link to our website to do so: cccmurphy.churchcenter.com/giving

Join us on Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 2025 for our Celebration of Praise and Worship Service at New Life At Calvary. Pastor Antonia is preaching "Reach out your hand" We lift up the name of Jesus Christ at New Life At Calvary located at 2020 E. 79th St. Cleveland, OH 44103 and online at nlac.tv. Donations to support this ministry can be made on our website at nlac.tv or by Cash App at $2NLAC.

Join us on Sunday, June 1, 2025 for our Celebration of Praise and Worship Service at New Life At Calvary. Pastor Kellie is preaching "Forgiveness" We lift up the name of Jesus Christ at New Life At Calvary located at 2020 E. 79th St. Cleveland, OH 44103 and online at nlac.tv. Donations to support this ministry can be made on our website at nlac.tv or by Cash App at $2NLAC.

Join us on Sunday, June 1, 2025 for our Celebration of Praise and Worship Service at New Life At Calvary. Pastor Kellie is preaching "Forgiveness" We lift up the name of Jesus Christ at New Life At Calvary located at 2020 E. 79th St. Cleveland, OH 44103 and online at nlac.tv. Donations to support this ministry can be made on our website at nlac.tv or by Cash App at $2NLAC.

Join us on Sunday, June 1, 2025 for our Celebration of Praise and Worship Service at New Life At Calvary. Pastor Kellie is preaching "Forgiveness" We lift up the name of Jesus Christ at New Life At Calvary located at 2020 E. 79th St. Cleveland, OH 44103 and online at nlac.tv. Donations to support this ministry can be made on our website at nlac.tv or by Cash App at $2NLAC.

Thank you for joining us. Here is our praise & worship portion of our service with the praise team at Christ Community Church, Murphysboro, Illinois on June 1, 2025. Come be a part of our service every Sunday at 8:30 and 10am on 473 West Harrison Road (on the corner of Route 127 and Harrison Road. Our Website: www.cccmurphy.com/ Our Facebook: facebook.com/cccmurphysboro/ Our Vimeo: vimeo.com/cccmurphysboro Our YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCwSw0gd--EvGp15v7g-KZEw Our Soundcloud: @cccmurphy We truly appreciate all your support. If you would like to give a donation, here is a link to our website to do so: cccmurphy.churchcenter.com/giving

Join us on Sunday, June 1, 2025 for our Celebration of Praise and Worship Service at New Life At Calvary. Pastor Kellie is preaching "Forgiveness" We lift up the name of Jesus Christ at New Life At Calvary located at 2020 E. 79th St. Cleveland, OH 44103 and online at nlac.tv. Donations to support this ministry can be made on our website at nlac.tv or by Cash App at $2NLAC.

Join us on Sunday, June 1, 2025 for our Celebration of Praise and Worship Service at New Life At Calvary. Pastor Kellie is preaching "Forgiveness" We lift up the name of Jesus Christ at New Life At Calvary located at 2020 E. 79th St. Cleveland, OH 44103 and online at nlac.tv. Donations to support this ministry can be made on our website at nlac.tv or by Cash App at $2NLAC.

Join us on Sunday, June 1, 2025 for our Celebration of Praise and Worship Service at New Life At Calvary. Pastor Kellie is preaching "Forgiveness" We lift up the name of Jesus Christ at New Life At Calvary located at 2020 E. 79th St. Cleveland, OH 44103 and online at nlac.tv. Donations to support this ministry can be made on our website at nlac.tv or by Cash App at $2NLAC.

Experience this time of prayer, praise, and worship during this special Biblical Citizenship service. Then leave with God's anointing and the admonition to "Go make a difference" in the world around you. To learn more about Larry Huch Ministries, our broadcast, podcast, outreaches, current TV offers, other resources, how to give, and so much more visit larryhuchministries.com.

Join us on Sunday, May 25, 2025, for our Celebration of Praise and Worship Service at New Life At Calvary. Pastor Antonia is preaching "A look at the life to come." We lift up the name of Jesus Christ at New Life At Calvary located at 2020 E. 79th St. Cleveland, OH 44103 and online at nlac.tv. Donations to support this ministry can be made on our website at nlac.tv or by Cash App at $2NLAC.

Join us on Sunday, May 25, 2025, for our Celebration of Praise and Worship Service at New Life At Calvary. Pastor Antonia is preaching "A look at the life to come." We lift up the name of Jesus Christ at New Life At Calvary located at 2020 E. 79th St. Cleveland, OH 44103 and online at nlac.tv. Donations to support this ministry can be made on our website at nlac.tv or by Cash App at $2NLAC.

Join us on Sunday, May 25, 2025, for our Celebration of Praise and Worship Service at New Life At Calvary. Pastor Antonia is preaching "A look at the life to come." We lift up the name of Jesus Christ at New Life At Calvary located at 2020 E. 79th St. Cleveland, OH 44103 and online at nlac.tv. Donations to support this ministry can be made on our website at nlac.tv or by Cash App at $2NLAC.

Join us on Sunday, May 25, 2025, for our Celebration of Praise and Worship Service at New Life At Calvary. Pastor Antonia is preaching "A look at the life to come." We lift up the name of Jesus Christ at New Life At Calvary located at 2020 E. 79th St. Cleveland, OH 44103 and online at nlac.tv. Donations to support this ministry can be made on our website at nlac.tv or by Cash App at $2NLAC.

Thank you for joining us. Here is our praise & worship portion of our service with the praise team at Christ Community Church, Murphysboro, Illinois on May 25, 2025. Come be a part of our service every Sunday at 8:30 and 10am on 473 West Harrison Road (on the corner of Route 127 and Harrison Road. Our Website: www.cccmurphy.com/ Our Facebook: facebook.com/cccmurphysboro/ Our Vimeo: vimeo.com/cccmurphysboro Our YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCwSw0gd--EvGp15v7g-KZEw Our Soundcloud: @cccmurphy We truly appreciate all your support. If you would like to give a donation, here is a link to our website to do so: cccmurphy.churchcenter.com/giving

Join us on Sunday, May 18, 2025, for our Celebration of Praise and Worship Service at New Life At Calvary. Pastor Kellie is preaching "How to invest your one and only life" We lift up the name of Jesus Christ at New Life At Calvary located at 2020 E. 79th St. Cleveland, OH 44103 and online at nlac.tv. Donations to support this ministry can be made on our website at nlac.tv or by Cash App at $2NLAC.

Ann talks to Royce Montgomery about the Let's Do it In Hewitt Outdoor Praise and Worship Event on May 18th 2-4PM at 211 Charmer Drive! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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