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October 2026

October 12, 2026

Christian Hip Hop and Secular Rap: Finding the Middle Ground

“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the...

October 05, 2026

Why Punk and Hip Hop May Hear God Better Than Worship

Listening Theomusicology: Hear Faith for Personal Revelation "So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing...

September 2026

September 28, 2026

Emotional Ashes: Emo and Scripture Knowledge, Psalm 91

"Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of...

September 21, 2026

Learning Devotion and Discipline: A Brief Analysis of James

"What causes conflicts and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from the passions at war...

September 14, 2026

Hearing Past Hip Hop: Theomusicological Truth and Knowledge

"Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in...

September 07, 2026

The Martyring of Saint Tupac Shakur: A Theological Reading

"Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of...

August 2026

August 10, 2026

When It’s Not Christian Hip Hop But Speaks About Theology

"The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he...

July 2026

July 27, 2026

Did You Hear What She Said? Female Christian Heavy Metal

On Saturday, July 18, musician/artist/activist Jennifer Finch from the all-female Punk band L7 passed away...

July 20, 2026

Beginning an Ending Analysis of Linkin Park’s “In The End”

This article takes a sociological deconstruction of a prolific track by the Nu-Metal/Alternative Rock band...

July 13, 2026

Simulating Pop Culture: Elevation Rhythm’s Narrative Style

"He will again have compassion on us; he will tread our iniquities underfoot; you will...

July 01, 2026

Trying To Make Heads of Tales in Kendrick Lamar’s “Prayer”

“I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before...

June 2026

June 14, 2026

Gospel Rap vs. Christian Hip Hop: They’re Not the Same

“So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed” (John 8:36 NJKV)....

May 2026

May 31, 2026

When Christianity and Jewish Music Collide: Messianic Music

"The people whom I formed for myself that they might declare my praise" (Isaiah 43:21...

May 23, 2026

Gospel Rap, Roots Soul, and Afro-Jewish Hip Hop

Faith Comes By Hearing “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and...

May 10, 2026

Are You Missing The Point? Commercializing Christian Hip Hop

“Do not follow other gods, the gods of the peoples around you” (Deuteronomy 6:14 NKJV)....

April 2026

April 05, 2026

Judaism, Islam, and Christianity: Celebrating Faith In Sound

"But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those whose...

March 2026

March 29, 2026

Want To Be King For A Day? Learning From The Thompson Twins

"The seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, which said:...

March 08, 2026

Good news! God made me funky! Headhunters and Jamiroquoi

"And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:19). Reading pop music through a theomusicological lens might seem a bit difficult....

March 01, 2026

Apologetics In Pop Music: A Theomusicological Reading

Protest music is not limited to the street. The sounds of the People have been...