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EPISODE 56

EPISODE 56

The State of Church, Race, Music & Economics w/ Robby Valderrama

“I have always believed that the music of the church has the power to shape the message of the church.” Robby Valderrama

Three years after the start of the Praise Hands Podcast, hear our host Robby Valderrama share brand-new data along with his one-of-a-kind insight on where the American church is, and where it might be headed.

On this episode, hear Robby discuss:
• How economic policies are affecting the local church, and what to do about it
• Exclusive data and inside analysis on today’s worship music industry
• The future of the Praise Hands Podcast

EPISODE 55

EPISODE 55

Bridging The Academic, Musical, And Pastoral w/ Glenn Packiam

“People sometimes have strong criticisms of contemporary worship without actually knowing it.” - Glenn Packiam

Glenn Packiam is a songwriter, a theologian, and an Anglican priest pastoring at New Life Church in Colorado Springs. His recent books Worship And The World To Come and The Resilient Pastor are helpful and hopeful guides for Christian leaders who are navigating leadership in our current global health crisis.

In this episode of the Praise Hands Podcast, hear Glenn talk through:
• His experience as a Malaysian-American in the worship music industry
• Three Congregational Worship paradigms that shape Sunday mornings
• Key takeaways from his research on congregational worship