How Sweet the Sound? - On Eagles Wings

Episode 7: On Eagle's Wings with hosts Rev. Dr. Ben Huelskamp and Siobhan Boyd-NelsonFrom presidential speeches to Pavarotti's funeral—how did a Catholic seminarian's psalm setting become one of Christianity's most beloved hymns? And what happens when we shift from "you" to "we"?Ben and Siobhan soar into Fr. Michael Joncas' "On Eagle's Wings," exploring why this psalm-based hymn has captured hearts across Catholic and Protestant traditions alike. Quoted by President Joe Biden, performed at Luciano Pavarotti's funeral, and beloved by Ben's mom, this song has achieved rare cross-denominational and cultural reach. We appreciate the meaningful imagery drawn directly from the Psalms, but also wonder: what shifts when comfort moves from individual ("you") to communal ("we")? How might changing the pronouns transform our understanding of God's care and our responsibility to one another?In this episode:The hymn's origins and Fr. Michael Joncas' inspirationHow "On Eagle's Wings" crossed from Catholic to Protestant worshipIts cultural impact: presidential speeches, famous funerals, and personal connectionsThe powerful psalm imagery and what makes it resonateReimagining the song in first person plural: from "you" to "we"Runtime: ~55 minutesMusic by Daniel Roberts - https://pixabay.com/users/blendertimer-9538909/