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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 24, 2026

Wisdom Not Found: Christian Hip Hop Speaking Gospel Truth

"Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans" (Proverbs 16:3...

August 17, 2026

Christian Hip Hop and the Power of “But God”

"I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people,” (Luke...

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 06, 2026

Three Ways Christian News Talks, and Why It Matters

“Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my...

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 29, 2026

Hey, JD, Watch What You Say When You Talk About P Diddy

“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the...

June 07, 2026

Making Sense Of Worship Music And Shachah: A Critical Read

"Also that day they offered great sacrifices, and rejoiced, for God had made them rejoice...

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 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)....

May 03, 2026

Book of Isaiah in Heavy Metal: Warrior Psalmist’s Bold Take

It Might Be A Perfect Fit, A Heavy Metal Version Of Isaiah “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee, yea, I will help thee, yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness” (Isaiah 41:10 KJV)....

April 2026

April 12, 2026

Narrating the Power of Hope in Hip Hop from Afrika Bambaataa

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future" (Jeremiah 29:11 NJKV). One of Hip Hop's most prominent voices died this past week. Afrika...

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 15, 2026

Where’s the Beat? Claiming Pop Christian Music As Pop Music

Pop Hip Hop has strong implications. The "Pop," when listed as a proper term, gives...

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....