

Sound Plus Doctrine
Sovereign Grace Music
Sound Plus Doctrine, hosted by Bob Kauflin and David Zimmer, is the podcast of Sovereign Grace Music, designed for those who plan, lead, or participate in their church’s Sunday gatherings. Bob has been a pastor for over three decades and leads Sovereign Grace Music. He’s well-known as a worship leader, songwriter, speaker, and author. David, his good friend, is an experienced drummer, vocalist, teacher, and songwriter. Both are now part of Sovereign Grace Church in Louisville, KY, and they’d love for you to join them each week for an engaging, Christ-centered conversation about music and the church.
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Sep 27, 2021 • 29min
Values of Corporate Worship: Church Aware and Prioritized [Part 5 of 5]
This episode of Sound + Doctrine is the last of five focusing on what really matters to God in our Sunday gatherings. Devon Kauflin joins us as we talk about the importance of our meetings being Church aware and prioritized.
Scriptures referenced: Heb. 12:22-24; Gal. 2:20; Phil. 3:3-8; 1 Pet. 2:4-5
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Sep 20, 2021 • 25min
Values of Corporate Worship: Spirit Enabled and Empowered [Part 4 of 5]
This episode of Sound + Doctrine is the fourth of five focusing on what really matters to God in our Sunday gatherings. Devon Kauflin joins us as we talk about the importance of our meetings being Spirit enabled and empowered.
Scriptures referenced: 1 Cor. 12:7, 11; Eph. 5:18-20; Phil. 3:3; Jn. 4:23-24; Jn. 14:15-20; 1 Cor. 14:24-25; Eph. 3:20; 1 Cor. 9:12-15; Eph. 2:19-22; 1 Cor. 12:3
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Sep 13, 2021 • 28min
Values of Corporate Worship: Christ Centered and Gospel Driven [Part 3 of 5]
This episode of Sound + Doctrine is the third of five focusing on what really matters to God in our Sunday gatherings. Devon Kauflin joins us as we talk about the importance of our meetings being Christ centered and Gospel driven.
Scriptures referenced: Col. 1:18; Eph. 1:9-10; Rev. 5:11-14; Gal. 2:20; Is. 6:5; Eph. 2:4-5; Ps. 34:8; Rom. 8:32; Rom. 3:19; Rom. 11:23-26
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Sep 6, 2021 • 27min
Values of Corporate Worship: Scripture Governed and Fueled [Part 2 of 5]
This episode of Sound + Doctrine is the second of five focusing on what really matters to God in our Sunday gatherings. Devon Kauflin joins us as we talk about the importance of our meetings being Scripture governed and fueled.
Scriptures referenced: 2 Tim. 3:16-17; Heb. 2:1; Jn. 4:23-24; 1 Cor. 2:1-2; Neh. 8:5-8
“The Samaritans did not know enough to worship God correctly. So all our pious intentions are struck by this thunderbolt, by this thought, that we cannot help but worship falsely unless we are guided by God’s Word.” Kevin Vanhoozer
“If believers are looking for an exciting encounter with God apart from the Word, we must ask why this is. Is it just because our age is like the Middle Ages, visual rather than verbal? Or could it also be that many of us have turned the service into a dry, purely rational and yet unreflective routine?” Michael Horton, A Better Way, 43.
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Aug 30, 2021 • 31min
Values of Corporate Worship: God Initiated and Exalting [Part 1 of 5]
This episode of Sound + Doctrine is the first of five focusing on what really matters to God in our Sunday gatherings. Devon Kauflin joins us as we talk about the importance of our meetings being God intiated and exalting.
Scriptures referenced: Eph 2:18, 1 Cor 1-2
Resources referenced: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/worshiping-the-infinite-and-intimate-god
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Aug 23, 2021 • 29min
Should Churches Have Unbelievers on Their Music Teams?
In this episode Bob and David cover the controversial topic of whether churches can include non-Christians on their music teams.
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Aug 16, 2021 • 28min
Should Churches Pay Their Musicians?
In this episode Bob and David dive into the topic of whether or not churches should pay their musicians. We trust you’ll find something helpful as you listen in on the conversation.
Scriptures referenced: 1 Chronicles 9:33; Nehemiah 11:22-23; 1 Corinthians 9:9-11; 1 Peter 4:10-11
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May 3, 2021 • 28min
When Your Musicians Could Be Better [Part 2]
In this episode of Sound+Doctrine, we’re looking at part 2 of the topic, “When Your Musicians Could Be Better.” Only this time, we’re asking that question about ourselves as leaders. What practical ways can we grow in our musicianship, what’s realistic, and how do we know when we’ve reached the peak of our abilities? Answers to these questions and more coming up. Thanks for joining us!
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Apr 26, 2021 • 27min
Raising Up Future Leaders
Every leader realizes, hopefully sooner than later, that they are going to be replaced. In this episode, we talk about some of the practical ways we can intentionally train future congregational worship leaders. Thanks for joining us!
Referenced in this episode:
Engaging with God: A Biblical Theology of Worship – David Peterson
Humility: True Greatness – CJ Mahaney
True Worshipers: Seeking What Matters to God – Bob Kauflin
Worship Matters Video Intensive: https://sovereigngracemusic.com/training/wmvi
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Apr 19, 2021 • 26min
An Introduction to Lament
What does it mean to lament and how can we learn to lament well? In this episode, we begin the conversation about how our meetings can help people process sin and suffering in a way that is good for them and brings glory to God.
Referenced in this episode: Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy – Mark Vroegop
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