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Feb 2024
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Episode 257: On Congregational Singing

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About this episode
In this episode of Pastors Talk, Mark Dever and Jonathan Leeman talk about congregational singing in a local church.
  • Why do Christians sing?
  • What kinds of songs should we sing at church?
  • What is congregational singing?
  • What does Colossians 3:16 mean?
  • How can I help my church to sing?
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