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]]>enChristianity2026 Doxology & Theologyhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5131945c54cbf507c3465063ad17f94c.jpghttps://doxologyandtheology.org/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:01:28 +0000Doxology & TheologyDoxology & Theologyshows@thegoodpodcast.coPick up a copy of the Beholding Christ suite or Bible where books and Bibles are sold or visit https://www.crossway.org/DTbeholding to get 30 percent off with a free Crossway plus account. The Doxology and Theology podcast exists to equip pastors,...Beholding Christ suite or Bible where books and Bibles are sold or visit crossway.org/DTbeholding to get 30 percent off with a free Crossway plus account.

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]]>falseb744e338-4ada-5077-8132-8b626a081979episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-ways-the-reformation-should-change-sunday-worship-episode-09--75976992
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Questions Discussed:

• Do drums and guitars automatically make music contemporary? 
• How would you explain the difference between modern hymns and contemporary worship music?
• How can a church change its worship culture?
• What if my pastor doesn’t sing?
• How can the church utilize, organize, and plan prayer on a Sunday morning?

Resources Mentioned:

• Scripture: Colossians 3:16, Ephesians 5:19
• Christ-Centered Worship by Bryan Chapell
• The Valley of Vision edited by Arthur Bennett

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Questions Discussed:

• Do drums and guitars automatically make music contemporary? 
• How would you explain the difference between modern hymns and contemporary worship music?
• How can a church change its worship culture?
• What if my pastor doesn’t sing?
• How can the church utilize, organize, and plan prayer on a Sunday morning?

Resources Mentioned:

• Scripture: Colossians 3:16, Ephesians 5:19
• Christ-Centered Worship by Bryan Chapell
• The Valley of Vision edited by Arthur Bennett

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Resources Mentioned:

• Scripture: Isaiah 6, Psalm 51, Nehemiah 9, Luke 18:9-14, Psalm 32, 1 John 1:9, Romans 8:1
• Christ-Centered Worship by Bryan Chapell
• Be Thou My Vision edited by Jonathan Gibson
• The Valley of Vision edited by Arthur Bennett
• Confessions of Sin by Iain Duguid
• Revelation and Response by Sam Parkinson
• “Come Ye Sinners”
• “Depth of Mercy” by Charles Wesley
• “O God, Be Merciful to Me” (Psalm 51) by Matt Boswell
• “Come, Let Us Return to the Lord” by Matt Boswell, Michael Cochren, Matt Papa
• “The Mountain of the Lord” by Matt Boswell and David Ames

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Resources Mentioned:

• Scripture: Isaiah 6, Psalm 51, Nehemiah 9, Luke 18:9-14, Psalm 32, 1 John 1:9, Romans 8:1
• Christ-Centered Worship by Bryan Chapell
• Be Thou My Vision edited by Jonathan Gibson
• The Valley of Vision edited by Arthur Bennett
• Confessions of Sin by Iain Duguid
• Revelation and Response by Sam Parkinson
• “Come Ye Sinners”
• “Depth of Mercy” by Charles Wesley
• “O God, Be Merciful to Me” (Psalm 51) by Matt Boswell
• “Come, Let Us Return to the Lord” by Matt Boswell, Michael Cochren, Matt Papa
• “The Mountain of the Lord” by Matt Boswell and David Ames

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Resources Mentioned:

• Psalm 96:1
• Colossians 3:16
• 1 Corinthians 13
• Psalm 150
• Psalm 103
• Engaging with God by David Peterson
• 5 Surprising Ways to Increase Congregational Singing by Matt Boswell

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Resources Mentioned:

• Psalm 96:1
• Colossians 3:16
• 1 Corinthians 13
• Psalm 150
• Psalm 103
• Engaging with God by David Peterson
• 5 Surprising Ways to Increase Congregational Singing by Matt Boswell

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Resources Mentioned:

• Acts 20:28

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Resources Mentioned:

• Acts 20:28

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Resources Mentioned: 

• Psalm 96
• Exodus 15; Revelation 15
• John Newton’s Olney Hymns
• Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16

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Resources Mentioned: 

• Psalm 96
• Exodus 15; Revelation 15
• John Newton’s Olney Hymns
• Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16

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Resources Mentioned: 

• Worship Matters by Bob Kauflin 
• Christ-Centered Worship by Bryan Chapell
• Engaging with God by David Peterson 
• Worship by the Book edited by D.A. Carson 
• Psalm 19:14

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Resources Mentioned: 

• Worship Matters by Bob Kauflin 
• Christ-Centered Worship by Bryan Chapell
• Engaging with God by David Peterson 
• Worship by the Book edited by D.A. Carson 
• Psalm 19:14

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