In this special episode with in-person interviews with Peter Leithart, Alastair Roberts, John Ahern, Paul Buckley, and Jeff Meyers we'll discover the truth about the loss of the tradition of liturgical music and suggestions of how to recover historical music forms while creating new compositions.
Peter Leithart emphasizes music as a sacrifice of praise and an anticipation of eschatological glory, drawing parallels from biblical examples. Alastair Roberts discusses broader cultural changes affecting Christian music and suggests the church as a starting point for revitalizing musical culture.
Roberts advocates for congregational singing and creating a community of shared, glorified speech through music. John Ahern identifies the problem of alienation from musical voices and suggests fostering musical education within the church and community. Paul Buckley points out the absence of Psalms in worship and encourages their reintegration through chanting and singing entire Psalms.
Buckley also hints at the unifying potential of Psalms across different Christian traditions.
Jeff Meyers critiques the corporate production of Christian music and stresses the importance of pastors taking charge of liturgical music. Meyers envisions a future where beauty in liturgy, music, and church architecture plays a central role in the Kingdom of God.
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