Published on
October 29, 2020
Video length
69 mins
2021 Online Calvin Symposium on Worship | On-Demand Panel Discussion Video

How does singing the Psalms shape our view of hope and form us for Christian living? 

Panelists: Carlos Colón, Nikki Lerner, and Swee Hong Lim
Moderator: Rebecca Snippe

Songs mentioned in this panel discussion:
“Al Señor clamé / I Am Crying Out to God”

“Me alegré con los que me decián / I Was Glad When They Said to Me”

“Porque tú amor / Because Your Love”

Resources mentioned in this panel discussion:

Nikki Lerner’s podcast, “Culture Coach”

Worship Together in your Church as in Heaven, by Josh Davis and Nikki Lerner

Santo, Santo, Santo: Cantos para el pueblo de Dios / Holy, Holy, Holy: Songs for the People of God

Psalms for All Seasons: A Complete Psalter for Worship

Find more resources from Carlos Colón on Zeteo Preaching and Worship

Find more resources from Nikki Lerner on Zeteo Preaching and Worship

Find more resources from Swee Hong Lim on Zeteo Preaching and Worship

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com. Their content is licensed under the terms of a Creative Commons Attribution License 3.0.

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