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Reconstructing Faith with Trevin Wax

Season 2, Episode 8: After the Worship Wars

Dec 7, 2023
This podcast explores the shift from traditional to contemporary worship styles in churches, highlighting the conflicts and controversies that arose. It emphasizes the importance of genuine worship and the connection between right belief and right worship. The speakers discuss the conflict between form and spiritual worship and the power of repetition and patterns in worship. They also touch on the significance of welcoming people into the church and the importance of formative influence in worship.
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Quick takeaways

  • Worship practices have a profound impact on our beliefs, affections, and understanding of God, making it crucial to be intentional about how and when we worship.
  • The Jesus movement in the 1960s and 70s brought about significant changes in evangelical worship, sparking controversies and church splits, highlighting the importance of intentional choices in worship forms and styles.

Deep dives

Worship Shapes Us

Our worship experiences and environments, whether in a church or elsewhere, play a significant role in shaping our beliefs, affections, and understanding of God. Just like other places and activities, such as malls, sports stadiums, or academic institutions, worship spaces shape our desires and influences our understanding of salvation. Therefore, it's crucial to be intentional about our worship practices, including who, how, and when we worship.

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