“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.”
Colossians 3:16
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In this episode of Fulfilled, Worship Historian Lester Ruth and Sacred Music Professor Swee Hong Lim guide us on an exploration of the rich history and evolving landscape of worship music.
From the theological depth of traditional hymns to the emotional power of contemporary praise songs, they unpack how worship music shapes our relationship with God, binds us in community, and invites our faith to go deeper. The conversation dives into the commercialization of worship music, songwriting trends, and how churches can thoughtfully blend both genres in their services to engage hearts and minds.
Whether you love modern worship or prefer classic hymns, you’ll come away with a deeper understanding of the music that shapes how we experience God today.
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Music featured in this episode: “The First Hymn” by Chris Tomlin and Ben Fielding. Used with permission. You can watch the documentary about the discovery and revival of the First Hymn here.
And, as promised in the episode, Fulfilled’s worship playlist on Spotify: timeless hymns & powerful modern worship, all in one place. Curated from the early days of my faith & shaped by conversations on the Fulfilled podcast, this playlist is the actual journey of a believer's walk with Jesus. May these songs bring you closer to God as they have for me!
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