Carlton Wynne and Marc Harrington | Why Fixed Truth and Faithful Worship Matter

In this episode, Camden Bucey sits down with Carlton Wynne and Marc Harrington at the Reformation and Worship Conference hosted by Midway PCA. Together they reflect on the beauty and theological significance of Reformed worship—where form and content work together to glorify God. The conversation explores how music shapes the soul, why pastors must think theologically about song selection, and how the unity and maturity of the church depend on maintaining the fixed truth of Scripture.

From discussions of Scott Aniol's lecture on music that accords with sound doctrine to Wynne's reflections on doctrinal immutability, the episode reminds us that worship is not mere performance—it's the embodied response of the redeemed to the unchanging God. The conversation concludes with reflections on confessional fidelity, the training of pastors, and the importance of cultivating a love for Reformed unity grounded in truth.

Chapters

• 00:07 Introduction
• 02:47 Introduction to the Reformation and Worship Conference
• 03:58 The Conference's Heritage, Accessibility, and Scholarship
• 05:09 The Worship at the Conference (Hymns and Psalms)
• 06:32 A Variety of Conference Sessions and Speakers
• 07:21 Discussion of Scott Aniol's Session on Music and Worship
• 08:14 Music that Accords with Sound Doctrine (Titus 2)
• 11:39 The Importance of Tune and Singability in Hymns
• 14:46 The Pastor's Role in Music and the Worship Service as a Cohesive Unit
• 20:13 Carlton Wynne's Breakout: Why the Church Must Maintain Fixed Truth
• 22:31 Why Truth Must Be Maintained (Confessionalism)
• 24:06 The Connection Between Fixed Truth and Faithful Worship
• 27:01 The Fixed Self in Christ and Eternal Life
• 30:00 Council from Dr. Godfrey: Be Reformed Unashamedly
• 31:07 Teaching the Westminster Standards to New Members
• 33:55 Using Confessions to Filter Music for Worship
• 37:34 Organizing Theology around the Westminster Confession of Faith
• 41:00 Teaching Redemption Accomplished vs. Redemption Applied
• 43:40 The Importance of the Regulative Principle of Worship
• 47:22 Conclusion