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How Sweet the Sound? - "Amazing Grace"

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Episode 1: Amazing Grace with hosts Rev. Dr. Ben Huelskamp and Siobhan Boyd-NelsonOne of Christianity's most beloved hymns was written by a slave trader, but the story is far more complex than redemption folklore suggests. Join us as we unpack the troubling history, theological tensions, and enduring power of "Amazing Grace."Episode Description: In our inaugural episode, Ben and Siobhan dive deep into Rev. John Newton's "Amazing Grace," exploring the complicated legacy of a hymn born from the slave trade. We trace Newton's journey from slave ship captain to abolitionist minister, examine his stages of conversion, and wrestle with problematic lyrics like "a wretch like me." Can we hold both the beauty and the harm this hymn carries? What does it mean to sing songs of grace written by those complicit in unspeakable violence?In this episode:The historical context of Newton's life as a slave trader and sailing captainNewton's gradual conversion and eventual work as a ministerThe theology of wretchedness and what it teaches us about human worthHow "Amazing Grace" has been reclaimed and reimagined across communitiesWrestling with beloved hymns that carry troubling historiesRuntime: ~60 minutesMusic by Daniel Roberts - https://pixabay.com/users/blendertimer-9538909/

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Episode 1: Amazing Grace with hosts Rev. Dr. Ben Huelskamp and Siobhan Boyd-NelsonOne of Christianity's most beloved hymns was written by a slave trader, but the story is far more complex than redemption folklore suggests. Join us as we unpack the...

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