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Congregations and Sermons: A Biblical Scholar's Vision for Imaginative, Communal Sermon Listening

Most of us consider the Bible more than an anthology or a textual repository for the ancient Israelites' and early Christians' religious traditions.

July 6, 2017 | 50 min listen

Classics, Ancient and Modern: A Historian's Recommendations for Thoughtful Christian Living

In the fourth century, Christian intellectuals, many of whom were educated in secular contexts, debated fiercely about the role of classical literature and culture in the life of the Church.

July 6, 2017 | 49 min listen
Praise or Noisy Gong?: A Musicologist's Vision for Loving Your Neighbor

Differences in musical tastes, aesthetics and priorities are notoriously contentious issues for congregations and ministries to navigate.

July 6, 2017 | 55 min listen
Morning Prayer: Psalm 126

A morning service of prayer held at the 2017 Vital Worship Grants Colloquium

July 5, 2017 | 31 min video

Tears, Ashes, Trumpets: A Service of Scripture and Song

A service of scripture and song held at the 2017 Vital Worship Grants Colloquium

July 5, 2017 | 107 min video

Morning Prayer: Psalm 105

A morning service of prayer held at the 2017 Vital Worship Grants Colloquium

July 5, 2017 | 25 min video
Faith Formation and Worship: A Worship Historian's View from the "End of the World"

Worship is a formative practice: through active engagement in liturgy, Christians are formed in a particular understanding of God, of others, and of themselves, and of what it means to live a Christian life in this world.

June 30, 2017 | 58 min video
What Difference Does Church Location Make? A Philosopher's Insights on New Urbanism

The location of your church makes a big difference in shaping Christian life and witness.

June 29, 2017