Backing tracks, metronomes, etc. They can be really helpful, but they can also be difficult to implement. Also, Lutheran Jon talks about Ash Wednesday and Lent. Support us on Anchor! Recommended: "Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted" God can meet us in the ashes Tempo app...
Bethel Music's "Ain't No Grave" has been a hit lately, but it's not without some serious problems. We have a look at the lyrics in this episode of the Doxology Podcast. Recommended: The Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner
The church has been rocked with leadership scandals recently. Bradley and Cody talk about abusive leadership, how to avoid becoming an abusive leader, and what to do if you're the victim of it. Recommended: Elephant Room - Driscoll, MacDonald, Dever The Beginner's Guide to Spiritual Gifts - Sam Storms...
In the middle of a crazy week, Bradley gives us his process for preparing sermons. Even if you don't preach or teach, this can be helpful for you. Recommended: Ask Pastor John - How do you prepare your sermons? Sermonary Romans by RC Sproul Expositor Podcast with Steve Lawson...
No, legendary bassist Victor Wooten didn't come on the podcast, but Cody heard him drop some serious wisdom at NAMM, so we talked about it. Healthy Plurality = Durable Church by Dave Harvey - https://amzn.to/2TUp0cA Becoming the Archetype - I Am: https://open.spotify.com/album/0rg7OdBgPG5iqlwnX1jeuF?si=9sWhNuJjQ_SqfLw-eXTS6g
After NAMM and a bout with NAMMthrax, here's a short episode detailing why I'm not doing custom pedals, at least for the time being.
A couple of quick interviews with G7th and VocalMist. Sorry for the lack of intro. I got the NAMMthrax. hopeforjustice.org myvocalmist.com g7th.com
Jon had a cool experience with a power outage at church, and Cody is at NAMM this week (hence the delayed release).
We love JD Greear, but he caused a little bit of a stir recently when his church cancelled their services. We get it, but we don't get it. Recommended: Brothers, We Are Not Professionals by John Piper - https://amzn.to/2SWR2nA God at Work by Gene Edward Veith Jr. - https://amzn.to/2Mf5hkQ Stop Asking Jesus into Your Heart by JD Greear - https://amzn.to/2Mf5Jj2
Stan Fields, also known as Cody's dad, joins the Doxology Podcast to talk about his joy in God during a (very) recent cancer episode. Recommended: The Modern Post - "My One Comfort" - https://open.spotify.com/track/6iyEgPD0baCdld6Dd38RtN?si=TV5HrRDDQCqed047Z7XvVg The Hope Arsenal - "It Is Well With My Soul" https://open.spotify.com/track/3osiMRj1n74jUvuM0T9RRe?si=z1dn-W_CQhu6IcVoa8Z1xg Don't Waste Your Cancer by John Piper - https://amzn.to/2SHle60 For the Fame of God's Name by Sam Storms and Ju...
Merry Christmas! We didn't want to leave you high and dry, so you can listen this week while traveling or while waiting for Christmas dinner to cook. This week, Bradley and Cody talk about their Christmas traditions as well as their thoughts on Santa Claus. Recommended: Ask Pastor John - Why do we give Christmas gifts? - https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/why-do-we-give-christmas-gifts Ask Pastor John - What should I tell my kids about Santa? - https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/what-sho...
Some people don't do Advent or even Christmas, and that's actually okay. We had OPC pastor Everett Henes on to tell us why he doesn't make a big deal of it in his church. Help us cover NAMM expenses! - www.indiegogo.com/projects/send-westminster-effects-and-nosepedal-to-namm/x/5250069#/ Recommended: Reformation Study Bible - https://amzn.to/2ECFW3F Martin Luther's Christmas Book - https://amzn.to/2R937Iu With Reverence and Awe by D.G. Hart - https://amzn.to/2R5I0qv
There's been a lot of vitriol, defending, posturing, etc., regarding Lauren Daigle's recent comments. We hoped to provide a different angle where everyone wins. Help us cover NAMM expenses! - https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/send-westminster-effects-and-nosepedal-to-namm/x/5250069#/ Recommended reading: A living martyr - https://world.wng.org/2018/11/a_living_martyr The Cross and Christian Ministry by DA Carson - https://amzn.to/2PuKbiI Decision Points by George W. Bush - https://amzn.to/2Qown...
Advent has had a resurgence in popularity, so what is it in the first place? We also talk Christmas music and how so much of it is terrible, but that's actually changing for the better. Keep helping us out with NAMM! www.indiegogo.com/projects/send-westminster-effects-and-nosepedal-to-namm/x/5250069#/ Recommended consumption: August Burns Red - Sleddin' Hill: https://open.spotify.com/album/1pULFEyMwExWMTLQIiEROm?si=JjMVWVs5Q0mRVkw82JnRJg Of the Father's Love Begotten - https://www.youtube.com/wa...
While this is being uploaded on the fly before Cody goes out of town, this episode features Justin of Mzo Effects and circuitry nerdom. Keep helping us out with NAMM; we're over $1,000! https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/send-westminster-effects-and-nosepedal-to-namm/x/5250069#/ mzoeffects.com
This week’s podcast involves shifts in our theology, whether it’s simply a mindset or an entire 180 from what we grew up with. Of course, that also involves lessons on the Cage Stage. Support Noseminster’s NAMM push! https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/send-westminster-effects-and-nosepedal-to-namm/x/5250069 Recommended reading: The Confessions by Augustine of Hippo - https://amzn.to/2z4SyvJ Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller - https://amzn.to/2ROnNlR Sovereign Grace, Spiritual Gifts, and the Pastor...
How much is too much? Better yet, how do we think about our guitar gear acquisitions? We dive into that question in this week's Doxology Podcast. Recommended reading: Who Do You Think You Are? by Mark Driscoll - https://amzn.to/2RFyMhA "God Can Break the Chains of Addiction" by Matt Chandler - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hl-6sDMeN-8 The secret to Christian contentment by James White - https://www.aomin.org/aoblog/2006/12/13/the-secret-to-christian-contentment/ The Shallows by Nicholas Carr -...
Ligonier's State of Theology Survey shows a disturbing trend in the American church. We talk about how that came to be and how to fix it. Recommended reading: A Summary of Christian Doctrine by Edward Koehler - https://amzn.to/2SwoCRu Mere Christianity by CS Lewis - https://amzn.to/2SxjJrw Everyone's a Theologian by RC Sproul - https://amzn.to/2SwDTBS
Bradley and Cody's church just opened their renovated building, so they brought on Pastor Keith Cothran to talk about the how, why, and what behind the changes. Recommended reading: How Does Sanctification Work? by David Powlison - https://amzn.to/2PM6eSR Everyday Church by Tim Chester - https://amzn.to/2R9aD2C Center Church by Tim Keller - https://amzn.to/2PPUe2P
Cory Truax joins the show this week for a conversation about how Christians can better engage in discussions in the realm of politics. corytruax.com Recommended reading: Total Truth by Nancy Pearcy - https://amzn.to/2pX2jYc The Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt - https://amzn.to/2RQbxlE How the Nations Rage by Jonathan Leeman - https://amzn.to/2RS85ab
Cody and Jon (Bradley returns next week) talk about the importance of finding balance between volunteering at church and our home lives. They also forgot to include recommended reading this week.
What do we do when our favorite musicians leave the faith or develop some seriously wonky theology? How do we deal with that in our own worship teams? Recommended reading: Believing God by RC Sproul, Jr. - https://amzn.to/2ReCu2a Stop Asking Jesus into Your Heart by J.D. Greear - https://amzn.to/2NY1zk5
It's often overlooked, but the ways we get our minds and affairs in order for Sunday mornings can have a huge impact. Recommended reading: https://founders.org/library/1689-confession/ 1 Peter 5:7 1 Cor. 12-14 Reformation Study Bible (Condensed) - https://amzn.to/2DoiJ5u Reformation Study Bible (Standard) - https://amzn.to/2I9PSk3
Cody and Jon talk dress codes and nerd out a little bit on some Westminster Effects goings on. Recommended reading: Gospel Fluency by Jeff Vanderstelt - https://amzn.to/2xkBh0K The Freedom of a Christian by Martin Luther - https://amzn.to/2xzv8NR
An examination of Hillsong's "What a Beautiful Name" that may catch you by surprise. How to Evaluate Songs for Worship - https://www.renewingworshipnc.org/2011/01/26/evaluatesongs/ Forgotten God by Francis Chan - https://amzn.to/2oWhVut The Holiness of God by RC Sproul - https://amzn.to/2oTLAEw The Creator and the Cosmos by Hugh Ross - https://amzn.to/2wVRxEy The Potter's Freedom by James White - https://amzn.to/2wZOcEs
A discussion of seeker sensitive churches, the purpose of the gathering known as the church, and Bradley getting thrown under the bus for even suggesting the topic. We'll probably have to come back to this one a few more times. Recommended reading: Dangerous Calling by Paul David Tripp - https://amzn.to/2Ncs7N2 The Ragamuffin Gospel by Brennan Manning - https://amzn.to/2MM6GTB A Dictionary of Early Christian Beliefs - https://amzn.to/2Q1Iv1G
Jason Houtsma of Worship Artistry came on the Doxology Podcast to talk about Worship Artistry as a great tool for preparing your worship team for rehearsals and Sunday mornings... and why music stands are awesome. Recommended reading: Hal Leonard Guitar Method - https://amzn.to/2BU8BRf In Quietness and Confidence by David Roper - https://amzn.to/2LwNmEv Fretboard Road Maps - https://amzn.to/2of1SYb
Cody and Jon have a chat with Les Lanphere on the most important thing in the world - worship. Les is making an awesome documentary called Spirit and Truth, which will analyze the ordinary means of grace known as worship and emphasize the importance of having our worship rooted in Scripture. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/calvinist/spirit-and-truth-a-film-about-worship https://kingdomworks.com/product/conquer-series-6-dvd-set/ Recommended reading: Reformed Dogmatics by Herman Bavinck (Four...
Cody sits down with Noseminster artist Alexia Rodriguez of Eyes Set to Kill in our first ever bonus episode and talks touring, taking care of your vocal cords, and goes all schoolgirl when he learns Alexia actually did take her Chick-del-A on tour. facebook.com/eyessettokill/ instagram.com/Eyessettokillofficial/ https://www.westminstereffects.com/product/chick-del-a/
In this week's Westminster Effects Doxology Podcast, Bradley and Cody rehash Bradley's recent sermon on Psalm 96 and the "singing mission" of God. Recommended reading: Knowing God by J.I. Packer - https://amzn.to/2KP24qd Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God by J.I. Packer - https://amzn.to/2P3OhPO Bugera G5 Infinium - https://amzn.to/2AUj3HO Bugera G20 Infinium - https://amzn.to/2AY853Q savingdarkness.com
