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Doxology & Theology

by Institute for Biblical Worship

A podcast for worship leaders who know that the gospel is so good, it has to be sung. Find us at biblicalworship.com and doxologyandtheology.com

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Episodes

  1. #38 Matt Boswell - A Benediction For Worship Leaders

    Dr. Boswell gives a benediction for worship leaders on the glorious, majestic, transcendent, immanent, unchanging, everlasting, and eternally blessed triune God!

  2. #37 Andrew Peterson - The Joy And Labor Of Songwriting

    Andrew Peterson talks the creative process of song writing.

  3. #36 Ryan Lister - The Presence Of God

    In this episode, Dr. Lister connects a theology of God's presence to our experience of corporate worship.

  4. #35 Jonathan Welch - Praise As Protest

    Dr. Jonathan Welch discusses the ways that praise can serve as protest.

  5. #34 Michael Bleecker - Simple Songs With Deep Theology

    Pastor Bleecker talks about simple songs with deep theology. There are songs that are simple but filled with depth and meaning. They are anchors to our souls.

  6. #33 Zac Hicks - The Theological Dietician

    Zac Hicks asks the question, "What does it mean for a worship leader to be a theological dietician?"

  7. #32 Hershael York - Working With Your Senior Pastor

    Hershel York discusses working with senior pastors. Learn more at biblicalworship.com

  8. #31 Matthew Westerholm - Worship And The Trinity

    Dr. Westerholm talks about the glorious reality of Trinitarian worship. Learn more at biblicalworship.com

  9. #30 Greg Brewton - Christ-Centered Rehearsals

    #30 Greg Brewton - Christ-Centered Rehearsals by Institute for Biblical Worship

  10. #29 Kevin DeYoung - Worship And God The Spirit

    Kevin DeYoung discusses worship and God the Spirit. Lean more at biblicalworship.com

  11. #28 Mike Cosper - 10 Yearly Questions

    Mike Cosper brings us 10 questions to ask yearly. Learn more at biblicalworship.com

  12. #27 Don Whitney - The Discipline Of Worship

    Don Whitney talks about the discipline of worship. Learn more at biblicalworship.com

  13. #26 Mark Dever - Senior Pastor As Worship Leader

    Matt Boswell interviews Mark Dever about the role of senior pastor in worship. Learn more at biblicalworship.com

  14. #25 Sandra McCracken - The Disciplines Of A Songwriter

    Sandra McCracken discusses the disciplines of being a songwriter. Learn more at biblicalworship.com

  15. #24 G.K. Beale - Worship And Idolatry

    G.K. Beale shows how we become like what we worship. Learn more at biblicalworship.com

  16. #23 Shane Barnard - Band Arranging

    Shane Barnard offers tips for arranging a hymn. Learn More at biblicalworship.com

  17. D&T at T4G

    Join us at Together for the Gospel 2022 for a late night panel discussion hosted by Matt Boswell as we consider “How Worship Unites the Church.“ Tickets are selling fast! Register Now --> www.doxologyandtheology.com/dandt-at-t4g

  18. #22 Matt Merker - Enhance Your Congregational Singing

    Matt Merker offers 20 tips in 20 minutes to enhance your congregational singing. Learn more at biblicalworship.com

  19. #21 Michael Reeves - Worship and God the Son

    Michael Reeves shows how Trinitarian worship is Christ-centered. Learn more at biblicalworship.com

  20. #20 Daniel Renstrom - A Culture of Worship

    Daniel Renstrom helps worship leaders build a culture of worship. Learn more at biblicalworship.com

  21. #19 Kevin Twit - Why We Still Need Hymns

    Kevin Twit calls worship leaders to preserve gospel-centered hymns. Learn more at biblicalworship.com

  22. # 18 H.B. Charles - Your View of God is Everything

    H.B. Charles offers a stunning vision of God's glory. Learn more at biblicalworship.com

  23. #17 Jared C. Wilson - Bold With The Gospel

    Jared C. Wilson calls worship leaders to be bold with the gospel. Register for D&T 2021 at biblicalworship.com/conference

  24. #16 Sandra McCracken - Comfort God's People

    Sandra McCracken calls worship leaders to comfort God's people. Register for D&T 2021 at biblicalworship.com/conference

  25. #15 Matt Papa - Look and Live

    Matt Papa calls worshipers to look and live. Register for D&T 2021 at biblicalworship.com/conference

  26. #14 Paul Tripp - Diagnosing Idolatry

    Paul Tripp offers ways to diagnose idolatry in ministry. Register for D&T 2021 at biblicalworship.com/conference

  27. #13 Jonathan Welch - Singing Our Christian Citizenship

    Jonathan Welch discusses the ways that corporate worship shapes believers into citizens of Christ's kingdom. Register for D&T 2021: biblicalworship.com/conference

  28. #12 Aaron Ivey - Stealing God's Glory

    Aaron Ivey diagnoses the glory-stealing tendencies of worship leaders. Learn more at biblicalworship.com

  29. #11 Mark Dever - What Worshippers Need

    Mark Dever considers the needs of a worshipper. Learn more at biblicalworship.com

  30. #10 Trip Lee - Bragging

    Tripp Lee takes a moment to consider bragging. Learn more at biblicalworship.com

  31. #9 Ligon Duncan - The Power of Public Scripture Reading

    Ligon Duncan calls for worship services to feature the reading of Scripture. Learn more at biblicalworship.com

  32. #8 Matt Merker - Writing Singable Melodies

    Matt Merker discusses the role of a songwriter within a local congregation. Learn more at biblicalworship.com

  33. #7 Don Whitney - Beholding a Glorious God

    Don Whitney discusses the appropriate response to beholding a glorious God. Learn more at biblicalworship.com

  34. #6 Matt Boswell - Heralds of Good News

    In his message from Romans 11, Matt Boswell unpacks the commission of a worship leader. Learn more at biblicalworship.com

  35. #5 Keith Getty - Commercialism In Worship

    Keith Getty takes a look at the effects commercialism has had on the songs we sing. Learn more at biblicalworship.com

  36. #4 Matthew Westerholm - Look At All These People

    Matthew Westerholm talks about how God reveals his glory through his slow-motion activity. Learn more at biblicalworship.com

  37. #3 Albert Mohler - What Is a Hymn?

    Taken from a 1999 chapel service, Albert Mohler calls for rich theology in our songs, regardless of their musical style. Learn more at biblicalworship.com

  38. #2 Mike Cosper - Know Your Context

    Who is here? Who should be here? Who has been here? Mike Cosper encourages us to plan worship services that reflect the time and place that the Lord has given us. Learn more at biblicalworship.com

  39. #1 D.A. Carson - True Worshipers

    What does Jesus mean when he says that God seeks true worshipers? D.A. Carson kicks off our first season with insights from John 4. Learn more at biblicalworship.com

  40. New Vision for the D&T Podcast

    Matt Boswell welcomes Matthew Westerholm as the new host of the Doxology and Theology podcast. Their conversation unpacks the history of D&T, and sets a vision for the future of the podcast. biblicalworship.com

  41. What's the Regulative Principle and Why Does It Matter?

    Matt Merker offers a primer on what the regulative principle is and how it impacts our worship gatherings. Quotes: "When we have the debate about what should or shouldn’t be done in a service, we should all have it from the same posture. The regulative principle gives us that posture." "How can…

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  42. Writing Songs from Scripture

    Joel Limpic emcees a panel with Sandra McCracken, Caroline Cobb, and Ryan Gikas. The crew gives practical insight on how to write songs from Scripture, how to co-write, and how to share new songs with your congregation. Quotes: "How can you use melody and all the tools a songwriter has to make...

  43. Writing Melodies for Congregational Worship

    Matt Merker coaches songwriters on how to write fresh, singable melodies for worship in the church. Quotes: "Reasons we write new songs for the church: 1. God is worthy of new efforts we can make to praise him. 2. Creativity honors God and reflects his image. 3. To serve new lyrics. 4. Songs are...

  44. Writing Modern Hymns

    Sandra McCracken shares how she writes and leads modern hymns in the church. Songs Covered: "Steadfast" "Come Light Our Hearts" "Whate’er My God Ordains Is Right" "We Will Feast in the House of Zion" Quotes: "When we practice silence in this biblical way, we understand that the Lord is gracious...

  45. Don’t Settle for a Veneer of Intimacy with God

    Mike Cosper urges worship leaders to crave the real thing—intimacy with God. Quotes: "The power of social media is in its ability to shape our affections." "Think about this self-promoting, media-saturated culture—if it’s remaking us, what is it transforming us into?" "We’re learning to be...

  46. Preach the Word

    Afshin Ziafat calls pastors and worship leaders to make preaching the Word central in our corporate gatherings. Quotes: "Because we can know God through his Scripture, God’s written Word is powerful to give us life." "Get in the Word of God, and see the places where he’s very clear about what his...

  47. Word-Based, Spirit-Led

    Charlie Hall, Ryan Gikas, and Joel Limpic discuss what it means to lead worship that is both saturated with Scripture and led by the Spirit. Quotes: "What’s the origin of the songs in Colossians 3:16? It’s a filling of the Spirit. As the Spirit fills the church, the Word of God comes out of our...

  48. Creativity and the Way of the Trinity

    Sandra McCracken shows how our everyday creativity comes to life as we learn to walk in the way of the Trinity. Quotes: Belonging brings us out of isolation. We’re so prone to isolation. Left on our own, we’re isolated, controlling, trying to manage everything. Yet the life of the church is a…

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  49. See the Word

    Tony Merida invites us to consider how the Lord's Supper and baptism in the worship gathering make the gospel visible to one another and to unbelievers. Quotes: "The resurrection isn’t simply a truth to die on. It’s a truth to live on." "When we meet together for worship, we aren’t just looking…

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  50. Creating a Liturgy

    Matt Boswell and Matt Papa answer questions from worship leaders about how to think about and implement—or not implement—liturgical elements in their services. Quotes: "I want our gatherings to be marked by great, gospel-filled joy.” "How do we make sure our gatherings are trinitarian? How do we...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A podcast for worship leaders who know that the gospel is so good, it has to be sung. Find us at biblicalworship.com and doxologyandtheology.com

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