Best C Leonard Raybon Podcasts (2025)

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28} Words of Welkin 48:10

5d ago48:10

48:10

This is Sacred Nine Project: Words of Welkin, offered with no introduction. This was offered on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Rayne Memorial Methodist Church. It is essential that you follow along in the program because you will not be able to understand all the words if you don’t. You will see that early hymnody was, well….troubling. You can find that p…

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27} I Shall Be Left 15:16

1M ago15:16

15:16

As a child I was traumatized by the Second Coming. At any given moment, Christ may pierce the skies. If so, you’d better be saved. But in my culture, you never really know if you’re saved; if you sin too much, you wonder if you were really saved to begin with. Now that I’ve evolved from that, I wonder if being left behind might be an opportunity to…

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26} Verses for Children: A Transgender Reflection 39:18

2M ago39:18

39:18

We talk to the originator of these songs, Journey Schaubhut, a trans man, who gives us insights in his “journey” in transitioning gender as well as voice part. We are so grateful for this! I had chosen him because the logo for the concert was a Colonial boy and I thought his participation was just right. To fill out the survey for our “Altar Call” …

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25} A McKinley Moment 10:06

3M ago10:06

10:06

Sorry but this is kind of a downer. It’s about the state of our country. But the music I provide is sensational, thanks to the Sacred Nine Singers! Also, you will hear in the episode about how I want you to share your “alter call phrases with me.” If you want to do that, visit here.By Leonard Raybon

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24} Writing a (good) hymn? 12:05

4M ago12:05

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Here you will learn the different things I consider and the several things that challenge me when I am writing texts!By Leonard Raybon

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23} TT&AL (READ EPISODE NOTE BEFORE LISTENING!) 15:58

5M ago15:58

15:58

IMPORTANT: At the point in the episode where I start asking the audience to vote for the “fake song,” pause the episode, visit https://sacrednine.com/demon and tell us which one YOU think is the fake! Our wonderful performers are: Meredith Hotard, Soprano Ashley Lemmler, Alto Yours Truly, Tenor Joseph Mace, Bass…

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22} Thankful for Isaac Watts 11:27

6M ago11:27

11:27

I will share with you several artifacts associated with Watts, including three girls samplers, on which Watts' texts are embroidered. I also share with you my first published piece, sung by the Sacred Nine Singers! To view pics of the artifacts, visit https://sacrednine.com/podguestnewsBy Leonard Raybon

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21} Sarah Maria Cornell and Methodism: a talk with Ellen Blue 48:49

7M ago48:49

48:49

Sacred Nine will be traveling to Swarthmore college on Good Friday, 2026 to "beatify" the brutally murdered Sarah Maria Cornell. Inspiration came from Murder in a Mill Town by Bruce Dorsey, Professor of History at Swarthmore. Ellen Blue helps us understand the kind of religious atmosphere Cornell would have experienced. https://sacrednine.com/givin…

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20} Project 2025 34:24

8M ago34:24

34:24

our guest's website: www://karriegaspard.com https://sacrednine.com Sacred Nine's satire of Christian NationalismBy Leonard Raybon

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19} Sing Me, Sing Me Not (part 2) 25:37

9M ago25:37

25:37

In 2021, after having virtually eliminated the singing of Spirituals from my career, I decided to take a deep dive, asking African American scholars and performers their thoughts on whites singing Spirituals. Original presentation videoBy Leonard Raybon

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18} Sing Me, Sing Me Not (part 1) 20:26

10M ago20:26

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In 2021, after having virtually eliminated the singing of Spirituals from my career, I decided to take a deep dive, asking African American scholars and performers their thoughts on whites singing Spirituals. Original presentation videoBy Leonard Raybon

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17} Introducing Hannah Hadassah Hickok

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Get to know Hannah Hadassah Hickok Smith with me. A fascinating woman and worthy of song! I will develop a Sacred Nine Project about her "if I live," as she would say! Check out Sacred Nine Project: The Mending Sampler, which is referenced in this episode. Check out the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History & the Historical Society of Glastonbu…

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16} The DMs, Divine and Moral 51:58

1y ago51:58

51:58

giveNOLA Day is Tuesday! Donate! Watch the video of Sacred Nine Project: The DMsBy Leonard Raybon

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15} Libby Prison 58:26

1y ago58:26

58:26

Please like and subscribe. Also, visit sacrednine.com and subscribe and consider giving! I want to try to apply for NEA grants, and for those you have to match funds!By Leonard Raybon

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14} The Tradition that Never Was 16:09

1y ago16:09

16:09

Please visit our website and contribute to our endeavors! Giving!By Leonard Raybon

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13} "Indian Hymn" and its attribution to William Apess 40:34

1+ y ago40:34

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Drew Lopenzina Professor of Early American Literature and Native American Literature, Old Dominion University Through an Indian's Looking-Glass: A Cultural Biography of William Apess by Drew Lopenzina https://www.umasspress.com/9781625342591/through-an-indians-looking-glass/ Introduction to Native American Literature by Drew Lopenzina https://www.r…

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12} Brightest and Best (a conversation with Chris Fenner) 52:14

1+ y ago52:14

52:14

Learn about us. Read about our upcoming musical satire on Christian nationalism. Learn more about The Jewel Prize for African American Spirituals. Chris’ links can be found below, and here. Chris Fenner is a premiere hymn scholar in the United States, creator and editor of HymnologyArchive.com, and contributor to the Canterbury Dictionary of Hymnol…

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11} I Heard the Bells 16:37

1+ y ago16:37

16:37

Please help us with The Jewel Prize for African American Spirituals We need your help in promoting and funding it! Please visit and contribute to our Facebook group!By Leonard Raybon

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A Reflection for Thanksgiving 19:54

1+ y ago19:54

19:54

Please help us with The Jewel Prize for African American Spirituals We need your help in promoting and funding it! Please visit and contribute to our Facebook group!By Leonard Raybon

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Christian Nationalism (a discussion with Andrew L. Whitehead) 44:21

1+ y ago44:21

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Please help us with The Jewel Prize for African American Spirituals Andrew L. Whitehead Associate Professor of Sociology and Director of the Association of Religion Data Archives (theARDA.com) at the Center for the Study of Religion and American Culture at IUPUI Substack: https://www.andrewwhitehead.substack.com Book: American Idolatry - https://ww…

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Summer on Stage (4 of 4), Liz Argus II 39:14

1+ y ago39:14

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Link to Liz’s bio Please support The Jewel Prize for African American Spirituals by getting the word out to potential composers, or by donating! Consider becoming a Patron for Sacred Nine Project! Also, please take our quiz about American Patriotism! It’s not up but keep checking back here!By Leonard Raybon

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Summer on Stage (3 of 4), Liz Argus I 49:02

2y ago49:02

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Link to Liz’s bio Please support The Jewel Prize for African American Spirituals by getting the word out to potential composers, or by donating! Consider becoming a Patron for Sacred Nine Project! Also, please take our quiz about American Patriotism! It’s not up but keep checking back here!By Leonard Raybon

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Summer on Stage (2 of 4) 36:10

2y ago36:10

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Please support The Jewel Prize for African American Spirituals by getting the word out to potential composers, or by donating! Consider becoming a Patron for Sacred Nine Project!By Leonard Raybon

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Cora L Imposter (2 of 2)/Summer on Stage (1 of 4) 58:22

2y ago58:22

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Our guest is the wonderful Regina YC Garcia Purchase her transformative new book of poetry! Please support The Jewel Prize for African American Spirituals by getting the word out to potential composers, or by donating! Consider becoming a Patron for Sacred Nine Project!By Leonard Raybon

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Cora L, Imposter (1 of 2) 34:10

2y ago34:10

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We now have nonprofit status! Learn about Sacred Nine Project. Give to Sacred Nine Project! Read about The Jewel Prize for African American Spirituals.By Leonard Raybon

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Regret, Repent, Rejoice (part 3 of 3) 32:36

2y ago32:36

32:36

Announcements from our guests: Fulton, Karlsberg, Marini, Norton, and Stowe, and sources for Sacred Harp listening examples About Sacred Nine Project! Essay on the parallel between Southern Harmony and Confederate monuments. In this episode we talk about the singing style in shape-note practice. We also explore how shape-note singing began to flour…

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Regret, Repent, Rejoice (part 2 of 3) 38:08

2y ago38:08

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Announcements from our guests: Fulton, Karlsberg, Marini, Norton, and Stowe, and sources for Sacred Harp listening examples Letter from Dr. Harry Eskew Original “Regret, Repent, Rejoice” works cited March 19, 2023 New Orleans concert (Sacred Nine Project: Beautiful Isle of Somewhere) About Sacred Nine Project! This episode is about William Walker's…

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Regret, Repent, Rejoice (part 1 of 3) 41:08

2+ y ago41:08

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Announcements from our guests: Fulton, Karlsberg, Marini, Norton, and Stowe, and sources for Sacred Harp listening examples Original “Regret, Repent, Rejoice” works cited March 19, 2023 New Orleans concert (Sacred Nine Project: Beautiful Isle of Somewhere) About Sacred Nine Project! This episode is about the hymn texts of the 18th and early 19c. “H…

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Sacred Nine Project Trailer 6:51

2+ y ago6:51

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In this trailer, we give you a glimpse into how Sacred Nine Project started, its mission, and its plans for the first two monthly episodes. We hope you join us for nuanced discussions about American Music History and what it can teach us about our country today. Our website Get to know us Full musical numbers excerpted in this trailer Choral Perfor…

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28} Words of Welkin 48:10

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27} I Shall Be Left 15:16

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26} Verses for Children: A Transgender Reflection 39:18

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25} A McKinley Moment 10:06

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24} Writing a (good) hymn? 12:05

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23} TT&AL (READ EPISODE NOTE BEFORE LISTENING!) 15:58

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22} Thankful for Isaac Watts 11:27

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21} Sarah Maria Cornell and Methodism: a talk with Ellen Blue 48:49

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20} Project 2025 34:24

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19} Sing Me, Sing Me Not (part 2) 25:37

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18} Sing Me, Sing Me Not (part 1) 20:26

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17} Introducing Hannah Hadassah Hickok

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16} The DMs, Divine and Moral 51:58

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15} Libby Prison 58:26

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14} The Tradition that Never Was 16:09

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13} "Indian Hymn" and its attribution to William Apess 40:34

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12} Brightest and Best (a conversation with Chris Fenner) 52:14

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11} I Heard the Bells 16:37

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A Reflection for Thanksgiving 19:54

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Christian Nationalism (a discussion with Andrew L. Whitehead) 44:21

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Summer on Stage (4 of 4), Liz Argus II 39:14

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Summer on Stage (3 of 4), Liz Argus I 49:02

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Summer on Stage (2 of 4) 36:10

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Cora L Imposter (2 of 2)/Summer on Stage (1 of 4) 58:22

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Cora L, Imposter (1 of 2) 34:10

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Regret, Repent, Rejoice (part 3 of 3) 32:36

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Regret, Repent, Rejoice (part 2 of 3) 38:08

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Regret, Repent, Rejoice (part 1 of 3) 41:08

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Sacred Nine Project Trailer 6:51

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