J. Michael Jordan – Worship in an Age of Anxiety

‘The history of the theology of worship is riddled with examples of clergy and worship leaders who have sought to manipulate their parishioners’ anxiety in order to spur repentance and turn people toward God.  Even if such ends may be desirable – at what cost’? Brent talks with J. Michael Jordan about his new IVP book ‘Worship in an Age of Anxiety: How Churches Can Create Space for Healing’. Rev. Dr. J. Michael Jordan is an ordained Wesleyan pastor with eleven years of pastoral ministry experience in United Methodist, American Baptist and Wesleyan churches.  He currently serves as associate professor of Bible and Theology at Houghton College.     (1:00) An age of anxiety; (2:10) Do pastors exploit anxiety? (3:20) Young people and anxiety; (7:00) Preaching and anxiety. Charles Finney; (9:00) Moody; (11:30) The revival pattern and church worship; (13:40) A healing approach to worship; (15:30) Church space and anxiety; (17:10) Church music; (19:55) Preaching and anxiety; (23:40) Baptism, communion and anxiety. Links mentioned in this episode: www.amazon.com.au/dp/1514006103?ref_=mr_referred_us_au_nz /ivpress.com Leave some feedback: What should we talk about? Please let us know in the comments. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please give us a rating and leave a short review. Connect with us: [email protected] godsstorypodcast.com Become a Supporter: If you’d like to help us make more great episodes like this one, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. For as little as $5 a month, you’ll receive early access to new episodes plus bonus episodes and other goodies from time to time, and our undying gratitude. patreon.com/godsstorypodcast Thanks to our sponsors, Liquid Edge Creative who take care of the technical stuff behind the scenes.