Author: Grant Baker
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56 – Innovation or Manipulation? The Ethics of Using Technology in Christian Worship
In this episode of the Balm in Gilead podcast, hosts Bryan and Grant explore the ethical considerations surrounding the use of technology in Christian worship, drawing on the perspective of theologian John Calvin and considering the potential benefits and risks of using AI to write Christian worship music.
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55 – Deconstructing Reconstructing Deconstruction
Deconstruction is hot. We've covered the topic in specific situations before (Dustin Kensrue, Mars Hill) and this week we look into the roots of deconstruction and how you can respond to those near you who may be going through something similar.
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54 – 2022 Spotify Wrapped
Psalm 54 We love talking about music on the show and this week we talk about our top picks from 2022. Do you agree with us? Find something interesting? Let […]
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Presbycast Crossover – Music for the Church and the Christian
Chortles Weakly and Wresby of the excellent Presbycast podcast join us to talk all things Christian music—from the business, to worship, to personal devotions and even for entertainment purposes. We had a lot of fun...maybe a little too much!
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Flying Duo: Advent Music with Renee Emerson
Bryan and Renee sit down to discuss Advent music, sharing a Spotify playlist they've put together.
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Bonus Episode: Flying Duo (For Real This Time)
Bryan got to hang out with Grant and we decided to turn on the camera and see what happens. Credits due to O Creative One by Providence, Eustace Scrubb by […]
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Balmcast Flying Solo 3 – Mistakes Were Made
As we close out season 4 of the Balm in Gilead podcast, Bryan takes to the airwaves to discuss the phrase “Mistakes were made” and how it relates to the […]
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Episode 52.1 – Bonus episode The Non Sequiter to End All Non Sequiters
Whenever FNH is on the show, he brings a wealth of interesting tangents and rabbit trails and Grant is only too happy to follow with Bryan close behind. Bryan is […]
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Episode 52 – Into the Lantern Waste
We welcome FNH to the show to discuss Sarah Sparks 2014 album Into the Lantern Waste.
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Episode 51 – Song v Song: Review of “Rest on Us” by Maverick City and “O Creative One” by Providence
Psalm Psalm 51 What We’re Listening To What are we listening to Spencer Psallos EDM Research Steven Curtis Chapman – The Great Adventure album Bryan Providence Grant Jenny Oaks Baker […]
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Episode 50 – Review of the album Jars of Clay with JB Floggington
We have a special guest this week to discuss Jars of Clay's first album that came out in 1995. We're nothing if not hip and with the trends. Enjoy this nostalgic look back at the Greatest Decade of Christian Music.
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Episode 49 Part 2 – A Conversation with Jesse Roberts of Poor Bishop Hooper
Bryan sits down with Jesse Roberts of Poor Bishop Hooper to finish the discussion on their first album, Foreign Made. Check out Poor Bishop Hooper’s website for more on their […]
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Episode 49 Part 1 – Review of Poor Bishop Hooper’s Album Foreign Made
This week, it is just Bryan and Grant in the studio again. (But prepare yourself for part 2!) We discuss one of Bryan's favorite albums to play, Foreign Made by Poor Bishop Hooper.
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48 – Review of Psallos’ Album Philippians with Special Guest Spencer Parsons
Welcome Spencer to the show as we discuss Psallos' latest album, Philippians
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Balmcast Flying Solo 1 CCM is a Broken System
Bryan goes solo with both Grant and Justin out. This is our first video podcast too! Check it out on YouTube Thanks for listening The Balm of Gilead podcast is […]
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47 Bonus ep 3: This one’s a little weird
Episode 47 bonus episode 3. It was getting late and the guys hopped from the serious to the banal with amazing alacrity.
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47 Bonus ep 2: Snow in the South
Episode 47 bonus episode 2: Where we talk about the presence of snow in the south.
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47 Bonus ep 1: On C.S. Lewis
Episode 47 bonus episode where we get off on a rabbit trail about C.S. Lewis.
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47 – Mars Hill Music: The Sing Team + Collaborations (with special guest FNH from the Not the Bee Social Podcast!)
FNH from the Not the Bee Social podcast joins us with Justin still out this week. Today, we wrap up our series on Mars Hill's music with The Sing Team and a couple other Brian Eichelberger pieces.
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46 – Mars Hill Music: The Modern Post
This week it's just Bryan and Grant as they discuss music from The Modern Post.
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