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A Response to a Recent Ponder Anew Post
As professional musician and scholar, I'd like to address some of the problems in a...
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Psalm 150 Like You’ve Never Heard it Before
Sometimes our desire to praise is simply too great for words... I created this musical...
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From “Jesus Walks” to "Dropkick Me, Jesus," popular musicians in every genre have written songs...
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If we listen carefully, Scott Joplin’s “Maple Leaf Rag” has much to teach us about...
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Why White Christians Need Hip-Hop
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The Hole in the Heart of Church Music, Pt. 1
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