Theology In Motion

In this conversation with Rev. Dr. Constance Cherry we explore her book The Worship Architect: 1. God's blueprint for worship, 2. the leader's role in designing services, 3. how worship designers engage culture, and 4. criteria for song selection. If shownotes do not appear, follow this link: https://theologyinmotion.libsyn.com/book-the-worship-architect-cherry

Co-hosted by Kip Fox, in this conversation with Rev. Dr. Mark Mattes we explore: 1. Mark's book Martin Luther's Theology of Beauty, 2. What makes worship "beautiful," 3. The distinction between theological and creation categories for beauty, and 4. The role of the artist in worship. If shownotes do not appear, follow this link: https://theologyinmotion.libsyn.com/theology-of-beauty-mattes

In this conversation with Rev. Dr. Glenn Packiam we explore: 1. Glenn's latest book on christian hope in contemporary worship, 2. worship as faith formation, 3. how worship songs are encoded and experienced, 4. encouragements for pastors, songwriters and worship leaders, 5. theological ethnography and research methods. If shownotes do not appear, follow this link: https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/15462116

In this conversation with Rev. Dr. Joel Oesch we explore: 1. the opportunities and challenges of online worship during the Covid-19 lockdown, 2. what we can learn for the future of the church, 3. the theological implications of incarnations and digital excarnation in worship.   If shownotes do not appear follow this link: https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/show/theologyinmotion/id/15067778

In this conversation with Rev. Zac Hicks and Dr. Robert Kolb we explore: 1. Zac's recent doctoral work regarding Thomas Cramner's commitment to "faith alone" in the Book of Common Prayer. 2. How our view of justification defines our approach to worship as individuals and as a church. 3. The ways in which the rediscovery of justification by faith alone affected worship practice in the English and Lutheran Reformations. 4. The implications of these conversations for the 21st century. If shownotes do not appear follow this link: https://theologyinmotion.libsyn.com/the-dependance-of-justification-and-worship-hicks-kolb

In this conversation with Dr. Timothy Jones and Rev. Robert Sundquist we explore: 1. The Walk For All Mankind 2. Creativity in music and preaching 3. The power of collaboration

In this conversation with Dr. Joe Herl we explore: 1.  comparing Luther and Rome on the Lord's Supper. 2. the power of music. 3. the impact of pietism on sacramental traditions. 3. lessons for worship from Lutheran Service Book (LSB). Links (Visit episode website for active links)  

On this recap episode from the 2019 WALi Summit listen to conversations with music director Corey Witt, drummer and educator , and acoustic guitarist Matt Preston. We also announce the release of our , new , and Registration for the 2020 in Irvine, CA, June 29-July 2!

On this recap episode from the 2019 WALi Summit listen to conversations with 2 attendees: Brandon Li, Paul Kasaty, and two presenters: Dr. Steve Mueller, and Dr. Michael Eschelbach. Consider joining us for the 2020 WALi Summit in Irvine, CA. Save June 28-July 3, and we will be back with more information regarding registration and exact dates. Thanks to Jon Jordening, the executive director of the Center for Worship Leadership, for telling us about WALi at the beginning of the show.

In this conversation with Dr. Reed Lessing we explore:   1. Isaiah 6. 2. are you "holy?" How do you know? 3. what does it mean to worship a holy God? 4. what's the relationship between the heavenly and the earthly in worship? 5. what is the role of confession and absolution in worship?   Links (Visit episode website for active links) Take a look at some of Reed's books on Amazon.

In this conversation with Zac Hicks we explore: 1. Zac's book, "The Worship Pastor." 2. The history of music as priestcraft. 3. The distinction between law and gospel and its application to worship. 4. A resource to sing Psalm 119 in worship. Links: Zac Hicks Blessed Are All (Only in Jesus) - Lyric Video The Worship Pastor  

In this conversation with Dr. Glenn Fluegge and Dr. Jim Marriott we explore: 1. the cultural challenges facing the American church, especially its worship practices. 2. anecdotal stories from West Africa. 3. methods for navigating culture's influence on issues of worship. 4. a framework of understanding cultural engagement in 4 different dimensions.   See attached PDF for Glenn's "In Seach of a Biblical and Contextualized Response."

There may be no better illustration of Theology of Motion than the book of Psalms and the singing of God's Word. This episode I sat down with Dr. CJ Armstrong, Dr. Jeff Mallinson, and Jon Jordening to talk about about the Psalms as both a devotional and congregational book. We discuss the Psalms as they are used by Jesus, monastic Christians, French Huguenots, and even Isaac Watts. Join us for a discussion of what Richard Hanson calls “one of the most significant collections of literature ever compiled...by any people.”   Show Notes CJ's Translation - Lutheranism vs. Calvinism: The Classic Debate at the Colloquy of Montbéliard, 1586 Jeff's Book - Sexy: The Quest for Erotic Virtue in Perplexing Times  

The Christian Church has a long and interesting history, with different events marking new periods of how the church relates to the culture, and how individuals relate to the church. In this episode of "Theology in Motion" i sat down with Dr. Steve Mueller and Dr. Joel Oesch to talk about the many reasons Christians have "gone to church" through the centuries. We discuss the persecuted-church, the institutional church, the church of the Reformation, what's essential, and the importance of community.

There are many surveys available to church leaders addressing why people attend religious services and what the average person might be expecting from their church experience. On this episode Steve interviews Dr. Daniel Enemark, a professional researcher, about the meaning of these latest surveys for church leaders. Show Notes Why Americans Go to Religious Services Church Leaders and Declining Religious Service Attendance Over-reporting Church Attendance in America

If you have any questions about the Center for Worship Leadership at Concordia University Irvine, check out our website at cwlonline.com   Thanks for listening!