Sound Plus Doctrine

In part 2 of an interview with singer/songwriter Caroline Cobb, Bob & David talk with her about the challenging task of pursuing a career as an artist while maintaining priorities as a wife and mom, and doing both for the glory of Christ. References: Psalms: The Poetry of Prayer: https://slinky.to/PsalmsThePoetryofPrayer Have a question about this episode? Send us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com Follow us Website: https://sovereigngracemusic.com​​​​​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SovereignGraceMusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sovgracemusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/SovGraceMusic​​​​​​ #soundplusdoctrine​​​​​​ #sovereigngracemusic

God makes it clear in Deuteronomy 6, Ephesians 6, and other Scriptures that parents are responsible to raise their children to trust in Christ and walk in obedience to God’s commands. But for many parents, the topic of family worship brings up feelings of discouragement, failure, or striving. In this episode, Bob and David talk about ways of avoiding the two extremes of pressure and apathy, and offer practical ideas for leading your kids to love God and his Word. References: Jesus Storybook Bible https://a.co/d/e4B42rU The Garden, The Curtain and the Cross https://www.thegoodbook.com/the-garden-the-curtain-and-the-cross-storybook The Gospel Story Bible https://newgrowthpress.com/children-books/picture-books/the-gospel-story-bible-discovering-jesus-in-the-old-and-new-testaments/ The Ology https://newgrowthpress.com/children-books/picture-books/the-ology-ancient-truths-ever-new/ Long Story Short https://newgrowthpress.com/children-books/books-for-3-5-year-olds/long-story-short-home-bible-supplement/ Old Story New https://newgrowthpress.com/christian-books/devotionals-books/old-story-new-ten-minute-devotions-to-draw-your-family-to-god/ Big Picture Story Bible by David Helm https://a.co/d/aUntIYL Might Acts of God, Wondrous Works of God https://a.co/d/3yUcep7 Seeds Family Worship Seeds Family Worship Corner Room Music https://www.cornerroommusic.com/ Sovereign Grace Kids Albums https://sovereigngracemusic.com/music/albums/#kids-marker   Have a question about this episode? Send us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com Follow us Website: https://sovereigngracemusic.com​​​​​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SovereignGraceMusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sovgracemusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/SovGraceMusic​​​​​​ #soundplusdoctrine​​​​​​ #sovereigngracemusic

In part 1 of an interview with singer/songwriter Caroline Cobb, Bob & David talk with her about how she got into writing songs that tell the story of the Bible and how as a songwriter she navigates the tension between being a creative and pursuing biblical faithfulness. References: “A Word on Poetry from A Godward Life: Pt. 2 by John Piper Psalms: The Poetry of Prayer: https://slinky.to/PsalmsThePoetryofPrayer Have a question about this episode? Send us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com Follow us Website: https://sovereigngracemusic.com​​​​​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SovereignGraceMusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sovgracemusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/SovGraceMusic​​​​​​ #soundplusdoctrine​​​​​​ #sovereigngracemusic

To kick off season 6 of Sound Plus Doctrine, Bob Kauflin, David Zimmer, and Devon Kauflin dive into what the Bible has to say about lighting in our Sunday gatherings. Does it matter? Is it just a matter of preference? What does the lighting on Sunday mornings say to your church? Enjoy the conversation! Have a question about this episode? Send us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com Follow us Website: https://sovereigngracemusic.com​​​​​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SovereignGraceMusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sovgracemusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/SovGraceMusic​​​​​​ #soundplusdoctrine​​​​​​ #sovereigngracemusic

A podcast listener sent in this question, asking what to do when the songs your church is singing are problematic, either for musical or theological reasons. It’s a question we’ve received more than once, and in this episode David and Bob seek to provide biblical and practical answers. Have a question about this episode? Send us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com Follow us Website: https://sovereigngracemusic.com​​​​​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SovereignGraceMusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sovgracemusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/SovGraceMusic​​​​​​ #soundplusdoctrine​​​​​​ #sovereigngracemusic

In a world that breathlessly awaits hearing how the latest technology is going to make our lives better, eaiser, and more fruitful, how should the church respond? In what ways do musical, audio, and visual technologies change us as we use them? Does God’s Word have anything to say to us about technologies that didn’t exist when it was written? Bob, David, and Devon explore these and other questions as they seek to help churches think about and use technology in a way that is both grateful and discerning. Resources and Scriptures referenced in this episode: God, Technology, and the Christian Life by Tony Reinke Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport “Behold, I have created the smith who blows the fire of coals and produces a weapon for its purpose. I have also created the ravager to destroy; no weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed.”” (Isaiah 54:16–17, ESV)   Questions to ask about the technology you use on Sunday mornings: 1. Is it the least imposing technology for the task? 2. How expensive is it? Can it be fixed if it breaks? Who can fix it? 3. How might this technology benefit and hinder us in pursuing God’s purposes for our gatherings? 4. Does this technology serve in building us together as a spiritual house? Does it conform us to who we are together in Christ or atomize us as individuals? 5. How does using this technology increase or decrease our awareness or our constant dependence on the Spirit of God? 6. How does this technology shape us as a congregation or an individual? 7. What values are fostered through the use of technology?   Have a question about this episode? Send us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com Follow us Website: https://sovereigngracemusic.com​​​​​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SovereignGraceMusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sovgracemusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/SovGraceMusic​​​​​​ #soundplusdoctrine​​​​​​ #sovereigngracemusic

It’s not uncommon for a senior pastor to focus on preaching and give little to no attention to other aspects of the Sunday gathering. In this episode, David Zimmer and Bob Kauflin are joined by Jared Mellinger, senior pastor of Covenant Life Fellowship in Glen Mills, PA, to talk about the important role a senior pastor plays in leading the entire meeting, even if there’s not a musical bone in his body. Have a question about this episode? Send us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com Follow us Website: https://sovereigngracemusic.com​​​​​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SovereignGraceMusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sovgracemusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/SovGraceMusic​​​​​​ #soundplusdoctrine​​​​​​ #sovereigngracemusic

Few things can be as disheartening as trying to lead a group of unresponsive teens in congregational worship. A faithful listener sent in an email asking what to do in that situation, and how to effectively encourage your musicians. Bob, David, and Devon tackle that question and seek to steer us away from thinking music and technology can do what only the gospel and the Holy Spirit can do. Have a question about this episode? Send us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com Follow us Website: https://sovereigngracemusic.com​​​​​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SovereignGraceMusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sovgracemusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/SovGraceMusic​​​​​​ #soundplusdoctrine​​​​​​ #sovereigngracemusic

In this episode, Bob and David are joined by Dave Fournier and Ryan Foglesong, writers of the new hymn, All of Our Tomorrows. It’s a fascinating conversation that touches on the songwriting process, the benefit of relationships, and the importance of singing songs that remind us this world is not our home. Watch the live video to All of Our Tomorrows on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EnlllwGdcQM Have a question about this episode? Shoot us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com Follow us Website: https://sovereigngracemusic.com​​​​​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SovereignGraceMusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sovgracemusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/SovGraceMusic​​​​​​ #soundplusdoctrine​​​​​​ #sovereigngracemusic

So you’re becoming more convinced that God has given us bodies to naturally respond to him in ways that point to his glory and our satisfaction in him. Even on Sunday mornings. But what if your church isn’t in the same place? How do you help you church grow in a natural, biblical expressiveness that exalts God and encourages those around you? That’s the topic of this episode of Sound Plus Doctrine, part 3 of 3. Scriptures referenced in this episode: “My heart is steadfast, O God! I will sing and make melody with all my being! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awake the dawn!” (Psalm 108:1–2, ESV) “I have told the glad news of deliverance in the great congregation; behold, I have not restrained my lips, as you know, O LORD.” (Psalm 40:9, ESV) “My lips will shout for joy, when I sing praises to you; my soul also, which you have redeemed.” (Psalm 71:23, ESV) “Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory,” (1 Peter 1:8, ESV) Blog post mentioned: Music is Great. Jesus is Greater. Have a question about this episode? Shoot us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com Follow us Website: https://sovereigngracemusic.com​​​​​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SovereignGraceMusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sovgracemusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/SovGraceMusic​​​​​​ #soundplusdoctrine​​​​​​ #sovereigngracemusic