As an associate professor of music and worship and part-time worship pastor, Cliff has spent years thinking deeply about the songs that we sing together as a church during our corporate worship services. Yet, instead of being another deconstructing voice, Cliff seeks to foster thought-provoking and edifying conversations with folks who create and lead the songs we sing in corporate worship.
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If you’re looking for a warm church that commits to an intensely pertinent Gospel in the Reformed tradition of the Christian faith, we invite you to worship with us. Our 1,800 members come from across West Michigan and gather weekly in our sanctuary for relevant Biblical preaching, beautiful music, and inspiring worship. We expand our worship through intentional outreach in our community and world, attentive care for our members, and plenty of spiritual enrichment and social opportunities fo ...
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First Parish in Wayland, A Unitarian Universalist Congregation
First Parish in Wayland, A Unitarian Universalist Congregation
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A podcast for worship leaders, tech directors, and pastors. A show dedicated to sharing practical tips to help you grow your worship and production ministry. Contact us at www.churchfront.com.
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A podcast to encourage ruling elders in their work in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church and beyond. Each podcast drops the 15th of each month.
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This is The 10ofThose Podcast, a show for curious readers seeking to learn more about the Christian literature - how we can read more, read better and use books in our discipleship and evangelism. We discuss all things reading, and its impact on our day to day life, living for Jesus. 10ofThose is a Christian bookseller and publisher, handpicking the best books from across the publisher, selling books that point to Jesus. Everything we sell is discounted and we use our profits to support miss ...
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Spreading the gospel of Christ to the DFW area
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Baylor University - zzz (old) Alleluia Conference
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Sant Rampal Ji Satsang on Sikhism The light has come to clear the darkness about the Supreme God, the father of all souls, which we address as immortal and almighty god. The secret information about supreme God has been showcased via this article, and the information has been taken from the holy book, "Shri Guru Granth Sahib" (Sikhism). Here is a list of some important questions about Sikhism or Sikh religion, which you must know. ■ What is Sikhism? (Brief History & Information about Sikh Re ...
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Spiritual Life Isn’t Legalism, It’s Devotion (with Donald Whitney)
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36:42Spiritual disciplines as a concept can often feel intimidating. Are they legalism in disguise? Or are they essential to a vibrant walk with God? In this episode, Jonathan and Laurie are joined by professor and author Donald Whitney to discuss his book Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life and what it means to “discipline yourself for the pur…
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LaGrave Live LIVE Morning Worship Service 05-18-2025 Title: God’s Covenant with Abraham About The Service: We will continue our mini sermon series highlighting three of God's promises from the Old Testament. Pastor Jonker will preach on Genesis 22, and the promise God made to Abraham. Order of Worship: https://lagrave.org/wp-content/upload... About…
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Carson Bruce | The Worship Keys - Churchfront Worship and Tech Podcast
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51:35Podcast Notes: Interview with Carson Bruce of The Worship Keys Episode Overview In this episode of the Church Front Worship and Tech Podcast, Luke Jackson interviews Carson Bruce, founder of The Worship Keys platform—a resource dedicated to helping keys players in worship settings improve their skills and understanding of their role. About Carson B…
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AI and the Worship Leader with Travis Doucette - PART 1
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24:23My guest on this month’s episode is an experienced worship pastor, educator, and songwriter who has provided oversight to one of the largest multi-campus churches in Virginia. I knew I wanted to pull from his expertise and finally got a chance to talk with Canadian native, Travis Doucette, the creator of a brand new training resource for worship le…
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In this episode the Rev. Adrian Crum speaks about mental health and faith with the Rev. John Fikkert, a mental health counselor and Director of the OPC Committee on Ministerial Care, and his wife, Dr. Lindsay Fikkert, a psychologist at Pella Counseling. This episode is a republication of the recent Reformed Deacon podcast, (with their kind permissi…
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LaGrave Live LIVE Morning Worship Service 05-11-2025 Title: Even Though About The Service: We will begin a mini sermon series highlighting three of God’s promises from the Old Testament. Pastor Jonker will preach on Genesis 9:1-17 and the promise God made after the flood. Order of Worship: https://lagrave.org/wp-content/upload... About Us: We are a…
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Behind the Scenes at The Gospel Coalition Bookstore
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17:29Fresh off the floor from one of the year's biggest events, Jonathan and Laurie share a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to set up a massive 10ofThose bookstore at the TGC conference serving over 7,000 attendees. From hauling thousands of titles across three trucks to logging nearly 18 miles of steps on concrete floors in a single day, they r…
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LaGrave Live LIVE Midday Worship Service 05-04-2025 Title: Leadership Ambition About The Service: We will celebrate the installation of new elders and deacons. Pastor Jonker will preach on Matthew 20:20-28, a text which will help us think about leadership in the church. Order of Worship: https://www.lagrave.org/orderofworship/ About Us: We are a tr…
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The Songs Your Congregation Will Remember on Their Deathbed | Churchfront Conference | Ben Haley
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26:58Pastoring Your Congregation Through Worship with Ben Haley Episode Summary In this powerful session from the Church Front Conference, Ben Haley shares three essential foundations for effective worship ministry that truly shepherds congregations. Drawing from scripture and personal experience, Ben explains how worship leaders must know their hearts,…
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LaGrave Live LIVE Midday Worship Service 04-27-2025 Title: Being Transformed About The Service: It's GEMS Sunday. Pastor Jonker will preach on the text the girls have been studying all year: Romans 12:2—a verse that calls us to be transformed by the renewing of our mind. Order of Worship: https://www.lagrave.org/orderofworship/ About Us: We are a t…
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Church Front Show - NAB 2025 & Church Architecture Insights Episode Summary Jake Gosselin shares his experience at the NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) Show 2025, highlighting innovative broadcast technology for churches. He and Matt Woltjer also discuss church architecture trends and why thoughtful building design matters for worship spa…
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Gospel Truths for Tired Moms (with Katie Faris)
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31:57Motherhood is full of challenges, and daily reminders that we can't do it alone. In this episode, Laurie is joined by her good friend and author Katie Faris to talk about Katie’s new book Every Hour I Need You: 30 Meditations for Moms on the Character of God. Together, they discuss the realities of motherhood, the importance of anchoring our hearts…
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LaGrave Live LIVE Midday Worship Service 04-20-2025 Title: Easter Sunday Service About The Service: We will celebrate our Lord's resurrection at both our 8:40 and 11:00 services! There will be brass and the choir will sing. Pastor Jonker will preach. We praise God for the grace and faithfulness represented in the celebrations this week and we hope …
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How to Mix Like a MUSICIAN Michael Curtis at Churchfront Conference 2024
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26:05Active Mixing - From Boring to Baller Episode Overview In this episode, Michael Curtis shares practical strategies for creating more engaging, dynamic worship mixes. Drawing from his background as a professional bass player and mixer, he explores how intentionality and specificity can transform "boring" mixes into creative, engaging experiences tha…
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Our FAVORITE new wireless mic system The Churchfront Show
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56:52Podcast Notes: The Church Front Show - Studio Setup & New Products Episode Overview In this episode of The Church Front Show, hosts Jake Gosselin and Matt Woltjer discuss plans for their podcast studio setup, review newly released audio/video products, share updates about Church Front Conference 2025, and explore potential expansion plans for their…
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Why Aren’t Men Singing in Church (The Real Reason Will Surprise You) - Kelsey McGinnis
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27:52Podcast Notes: Asking Better Questions in Worship Ministry - Kelsey McGinnis Keynote Episode Overview In this episode, we present Kelsey McGinnis' keynote from Churchfront Conference 2024. As a musicologist and researcher specializing in congregational music culture, Kelsey explores how transforming problematic worship ministry questions into deepe…
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Why Modern Worship Feels Stale (And How to Fix It) David Santistevan - Churchfront Podcast
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52:16Podcast Notes: The Future of Worship Leading with David Santistevan Episode Overview In this episode of the Church Front Worship and Tech Podcast, Luke Jackson interviews David Santistevan, a seasoned worship pastor, podcast host, and ministry coach. David shares insights from his 25 years in worship ministry, including his experience as a local ch…
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Revisiting Our Live Stream Tests The Churchfront Show
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48:08Podcast Notes: The Church Front Show - Streaming Showdowns, Volunteer Tech Culture, and Easter Hot Takes Episode Overview In this episode of The Church Front Show, hosts Jake Gosselin and Matt Woltjer discuss several important topics for church tech teams including streaming platform updates, volunteer management challenges, studio equipment upgrad…
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The Ruling Elder Podcast talks with Roger Wagner and David Winslow about ruling elders encouraging covenant youth. One of the tasks of ruling elders, as set out by BCO X:3, is that ruling elders should "nourish and guard the children of the covenant”. Rev. Roger Wagner, now a retired minister, was ordained to the ministry in 1973, serving ten years…
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LaGrave Live LIVE Midday Worship Service 04-13-2025 Title: The Shape of Love: You shall not give false testimony About The Service: It's Palm Sunday! There will be a palm processional, and Reverend Kristy Manion will lead us in worship, preaching on the ninth commandment “you shall not commit false testimony.” Order of Worship: https://www.lagrave.…
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Digital vs. Physical Books: Settling the Debate (Kind Of)
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29:01Is there really any difference between reading a book on your phone, Kindle, or in print? And does it even matter? In this episode, Laurie grills Jonathan on why he’s such a strong advocate for physical books, discussing everything from passing forward books in discipleship to the ways digital intake can subtly change how (and whether) we retain tr…
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LaGrave Live LIVE Midday Worship Service 04-06-2025 Title: The Shape of Love: You shall not give false testimony About The Service: Coming Order of Worship: https://www.lagrave.org/orderofworship/ About Us: We are a traditional CRC church in the middle of Downtown Grand Rapids, MI, worshipping at 8:40am, 11:00am, and 6:00pm. (10:00am and 6:00pm dur…
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Worship Song Contextualization with Dr. Ryan Loche of the Church Collective
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28:32My guest on this month's episode was long overdue! I got a chance to talk with Dr. Ryan Loche, the co-founder of The Church Collective https://www.instagram.com/thechurchcollective/. If you’re unfamiliar with this non-profit that encourages and resources worship leaders, you need to check it out on Instagram. I’ve known Dr. Loche for about 10 years…
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LaGrave Live LIVE Midday Worship Service 03-30-2025 Title: Who Do You Think You Are? About The Service: We will have a guest pastor. Reverend Scott Hoezee, the director for the Center for Excellence in Preaching at Calvin Seminary will lead us. He will preach on John 8:48-59 and his sermon title is "Who Do You Think You Are?" Order of Worship: http…
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Why The Gospel Is Still Good News For Women Today
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28:19Is Christianity good for women? With examples from the life and teachings of Jesus, the early church, and Christian history, Laurie and Jonathan consider how the gospel has lifted and valued women across generations, even when the church hasn’t always reflected that reality well. They also reflect on some of the most inspiring women in modern Chris…
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Anneke Fesko and Laurie Tricarico discuss how elders can encourage women in the church. Anneke currently serves the OPC as Care Coordinator for Ministers’ Wives and works for the OPC Committee on Ministerial Care. (Committee of Walking Hugs) She is married to John, an ordained OPC minister and theology professor at Reformed Theological Seminary in …
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Why We Sing: The Power of Congregational Worship (with Luke Hill & Sean DeMars)
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38:26Why do we sing in church? Is congregational singing just a tradition, or is there something deeper happening when we lift our voices together in worship? And what makes a song truly singable for the whole church? In this episode, Jonathan and Laurie sit down with Luke Hill and Sean DeMars to discuss the power of singing in corporate worship. Luke s…
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Colossians 3:16 - An Biblical Guide to Corporate Worship with Spencer Cormany from Leading Worship Well
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27:13Colossians 3:16 not only guides the Church in WHY we should sing but WHAT we should be singing and WHY we should be singing it.By Cliff Lambert
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Memorizing Scripture in the Digital Age: Essential or Unnecessary?
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28:55With Bible apps and search engines offering instant access to scripture, our relationship to God's Word has radically changed in the 21st century. With this ease of accessibility, is there any benefit to putting in the effort when we can look up any passage in seconds, and does committing biblical passages to heart still hold value in today's world…
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LaGrave Live LIVE Evening Worship Service 02-23-2025 Title: Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled About The Service: Pastor Jonker will preach on John 14:1-7 Order of Worship: https://www.lagrave.org/orderofworship/ About Us: We are a traditional CRC church in the middle of Downtown Grand Rapids, MI, worshipping at 8:40am, 11:00am, and 6:00pm. (10:00a…
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LaGrave Live LIVE Midday Worship Service 02-23-2025 Title: The Image of the Invisible God: Compassion About The Service: We continue our sermon series, Image of the Invisible God. These sermons examine how the words and actions of Jesus show us the character of the triune God. Pastor Jonker will preach and his Bible text is Luke 19:41-44. Order of …
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LaGrave Live LIVE Evening Worship Service 02-16-2025 Title: At Home With God About The Service: Chad Boorsma will preach, and we will celebrate the Lord's Supper together. The message, based on John 1:9-18, will be "At Home with God." Order of Worship: https://www.lagrave.org/orderofworship/ About Us: We are a traditional CRC church in the middle o…
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LaGrave Live LIVE Midday Worship Service 02-16-2025 Title: The Image of the Invisible God: Trust And Obey About The Service: We continue our sermon series, Image of the Invisible God. Sermons in this series look at words and actions of Jesus which reveal the attributes and character of God the Father. Guest preacher Rev. Jul Medenblik will lead us …
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Danny Olinger, General Secretary of the CCE, talks about ruling elders and Christian Education. The OPC cherished the work of Christian Education and quickly developed specific principles of Christian education and pedagogy to guide its work. Those principles are available here and will provided a stimulating starting point for the continuing impor…
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