Common Hymnal on Songs of Praise & Protest

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This week on 20 Minute Takes, Nikki Toyama-Szeto talks with Malcolm du Plessis and Jalen Seawright of Common Hymnal, a songwriting collaborative that writes music of praise and protest, centering especially the voices of people who've been historically marginalized by Christianity. They discuss their music, the landscape of the Christian music industrial complex, and what it means to write believable music that is prophetic and affirming. This conversation is thick with theology and tunes, so you won't want to miss it.You can learn more about Common Hymnal here; follow them on Instagram @commonhymnal.Learn more about Jalen Seawright, and follow him on Instagram @seawright_.Read some of Malcolm du Plessis' writing/reflections here.Explore Common Hymnal's music here.20 Minute Takes is a production of Christians for Social ActionHosted by Nikki Toyama-Szeto Produced by David de LeonEditing & Mixing by Wiloza MediaMusic by Andre Henry

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