Sound Plus Doctrine

In previous epidosdes, we’ve talked about having hard conversations with your pastor, musicians, and church members. But conversations with yourself may be the hardest conversations of all. Why do we do what we do? What motivates us to do better? What’s going on when we aren’t excited about serving the church anymore? In this episode, Bob and David explore the conversations every leader will have to have with themselves if they aim to please Christ in all they do. Have a question about this episode? Send us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com

If you’re a leader in the church, at some point you’re going to have people who have problems with the way you’re doing things. It might be the music, the song choices, or the volume. It might be people in your church who just don’t like to sing. Or it might be the overly enthusiastic member who wants to encourage you but leaves you feeling slightly awkward. Whatever the situation, God wants to give us grace for those conversations, and that’s what David and Bob dive into on this episode of Sound Plus Doctrine. Have a question about this episode? Send us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com

Some leaders love to know and plan every detail of the Sunday service in advance. Others prefer finding out what God will do spontaneously in the course of the meeting. Wherever we fall on the spectrum, both planning and spontaneity are an important part of engaging with God genuinely as we gather. In this episode, Bob and David explore those dynamics and suggest that those who are prepared to be spontaneous will have more opportunities to glorify God. Referenced in the Episode: Showing the Spirit – D. A. Carson Paul, the Spirit and the People of God – Gordon Fee Have a question about this episode? Send us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com

Christians who come out of a hyper-charismatic or pentecostal background are often wary of any talk about God’s presence. But Psalm 105:4 encourages us to “seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually!” What does it mean to “seek God’s presence continually” and how can we be committed to the authority, sufficiency, and inerrancy of God’s Word but still desire to experience the active presence of God when we meet on Sunday mornings? That’s the topic David and Bob talk in this episode of Sound Plus Doctrine. Have a question about this episode? Send us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com

God’s people are uniquely defined by God’s presence. It’s a sign of his favor, mercy, and covenant love. But bad things happen when we start to speak about God’s presence in a way that makes it sounds like we can control it, or worse, profit financially from it. In this episode, Bob Kauflin and David Zimmer explores the pitfalls that can accompany a genuine desire to know God’s nearness. Referenced in the Episode: Showing the Spirit – D. A. Carson Paul, the Spirit and the People of God – Gordon Fee Have a question about this episode? Send us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com

There is something profound about a church that faithfully carries out its meetings with a steady consistency, week after week, month after month, year after year. It testifies to the unchanging truths we trust in, rely on, and cling to. But what happens when leaders realize there’s something they could do something better or differently? What if God reveals an area that could be shored up, strengthened, added, or done away with? That’s the topic Bob and David tackle on this episode of Sound Plus Doctrine. Referenced in this episode: Getty Sing Hymnal Church Planting is for Wimps Have a question about this episode? Send us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com

It can be discouraging to attend a worship conference where everyone seems to assume your church has a large staff, several music teams, and an unlimited budget. For most of us, that situation is far from reality. In this episode, Bob and David talk about how to make the most of limited resources, maintain a strong faith in God’s plan, and serve with contagious joy. Referenced in this episode: “Christian worship is the God-enabled response of his redeemed people to His self-revelation that exalts God’s glory in Christ in our minds, affections, and wills in the power of the Holy Spirit.” – Bob Kauflin “Corporate worship is God’s Spirit-enabled and Word-governed gift, initiated by the revelation of God in Jesus Christ, for his covenant people to gratefully assemble in space and time to witness to the worth and work of God in Christ by the Spirit through proclamation, prayer, singing, and the sacraments, as they receive from Christ, act in him, and long for him to come again.” – Devon Kauflin The Cross and…

We’re grateful for every person who wants to write songs for their church. But how do you avoid the common mistakes that many beginning songwriters fall into? At a recent songwriter camp, we developed a list of potential errors to avoid, and thought it might be helpful to share with others. We hope it’s an encouragement to you as you seek to serve the Church with your songwriting gifts! Mentioned resources: Related episode: How Do I Know if I Should be Writing Songs? Conference seminars on songwriting A Godward Life by John Piper And Now Let’s Move into a Time of Nonsense by Nick Page Song Editing Checklist – S&D Have a question about this episode? Send us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com

If you lead a team of musicians in your church, you’ve no doubt dealt with problems that need fixing. Lack of skill. Musicians who don’t practice. Vocalists who look disengaged when they sing. Or worse, character issues that need to be addressed. Those conversations can be difficult. In this episode, Bob, David, and Devon talk about the importance of building a godly culture and how to approach those hard, but necessary, conversations with grace and clarity. Have a question about this episode? Send us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com

What do you do when you lead the singing in your church, but it’s obvious that you and your pastor have disagreements? “My pastor isn’t involved.” “My pastor micro-manages everyone around him.” “My pastor wants me to lead songs I’m not very excited about.” In this episode, David, Devon, and Bob take some time to talk about helpful and unhelpful ways of having those hard conversations. Have a question about this episode? Send us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com

Season 10 of Sound Plus Doctrine kicks off with a question from a listener who had to step down from leading congregational worship for a longer period than he expected. Bob, David, and Devon discuss how God often uses times when we don’t serve to help us better understand how we view our role and ways he might be working, of which we might be unaware. Have a question about this episode? Send us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com

Music can be a massive blessing and encouragement to a local congregation. But when musicians begin to think their contribution is more important than everything else, it leads to conflict. A podcast listener wrote in to ask how they might resolve that kind of tension between their music department and the rest of the church. Listen in as Bob and David suggest biblically practical ways to tame the monster of music ministry. Have a question about this episode? Send us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com

If you lead the music in your church you’re bound to encounter the well-meaning member who enthusiastically suggests a song your church should be singing. What do you do when for various reasons that particular song may not be an ideal addition? That’s the topic David and Bob address in this episode of Sound Plus Doctrine. Have a question about this episode? Send us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com

Sol Fenne, along with his wife Carlie, leads His Estate, “a music ministry from UK council estates from where we write and produce word-centered songs for the narrow way.” In this episode of Sound Plus Doctrine, we had the joy of talking to Sol, who has a heart for bringing the hope of the gospel through song to those who live hard lives in hard places. We found this conversation immensely encouraging and trust that you will too. Have a question about this episode? Send us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com

In the mid-90s, Bob Kauflin went through a 2 year period of depression, anxiety, confusion, and panic attacks, all accompanied by physical symptoms and a constant feeling of hopelessness, all while he was serving as a pastor in a church plant. In this episode, David interviews Bob about some of the things he learned from that time that have contributed to a deeper love for Christ and a greater trust in his promises. Have a question about this episode? Send us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com

Churches will often allot a portion of their Sunday service for “special music.” We’re talking about music that is performed, either by a soloist, a group, a choir, or some other makeup of musicians. At times it can be a massive blessing. But not always. In this episode, Bob and David explore how we might think of special music presentations through a Scriptural lens, and what factors contribute to its usefulness or ill effects. Have a question about this episode? Send us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com

Churches often use recorded arrangements of songs as the template for what they do on Sunday rmoning. In this episode David and Bob talk about the advantages and drawbacks of that approach, looking at it through the lens of what best serves our congregations. Have a question about this episode? Send us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com

In this episode, we sit down with Fabrizio Rodulfo to talk about Himnos, our latest Spanish album with Gracia Soberana Música. We reflect on the journey from our first Spanish projects to this new record, and discuss the heart behind translating timeless hymns for the church in Latin America. Fabrizio shares about the dynamic of our translation team, the challenges and joys of adapting songs across cultures, and why we believe faithful, singable, gospel-rich translations are so needed today. Whether you speak Spanish or not, this conversation will deepen your appreciation for the global church and the power of truth-filled songs in every language. If you would like to donate to our Spanish resources, you can give here by selecting Gracia Soberana Musica in the dropdown menu of the designation field. Have a question about this episode? Send us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com

There are various reasons why musicians who play and sing for their church on Sunday mornings might choose to use their musical gifts in contexts outside the church. Is it always wrong? It is always right? What kinds of questions can we ask about our hearts to help us make wise decisions? Bob, David, and Devon explore those questions and more on this episode of Sound Plus Doctrine. Have a question about this episode? Send us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com

Some worship songs move us emotionally but contain little that actually feeds our minds, while others feel like systematic theology set to music. In this episode, Bob, David, and Devon respond to a question from a listener who wonders if we need more theologically driven songs that contain simpler lyrics. We had a great time exploring the topic and hope you enjoy listening! Have a question about this episode? Send us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com

Are you afraid you’ll be too emotional when you lead? What if you don’t feel anything? What is the place of emotions when leading congregational worship? A listener wrote in to ask about how much self-control leaders should exercise when it comes to expressing their emotions while leading. How do we avoid being manipulative? How do we make sure we’re affected by the right thigns? We attempt to answer these questions and more in this episode of Sound Plus Doctrine. Have a question about this episode? Send us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com

Those who know Sovereign Grace Music, recognize the voice, if not the face, of McKenzie Fuller, Bob’s youngest daughter. In this episode, Bob & David talk with McKenzie about a dark season in her life characterized by depression, eating disorders, and self-destructive behavior, and how the Lord has redeemed it for her good and his glory. If you or someone you know struggles with depression, eating disorders, or self-destructive behavior, we encourage you to talk to your parents, pastor, or a trusted friend. We’ve listed other helpful resources below. Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop Depression: Looking Up from a Stubborn Darkness by Ed Welch Resources on Eating Disorders Resources on Self-Harm Have a question about this episode? Send us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com

More than a few churches have different people leading the singing on different Sundays. If not handled wisely, that can make it difficult for a congregation to learn songs or grow in a unified voice. In this episode, Bob and David talk about specific ways those situations can be avoided and multiple leaders can be used to strengthen the church. Have a question about this episode? Send us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com

One Sound Plus Doctrine listener wrote in to ask how we handle adding new members to the music team. In this episode, David and Bob talk about how we interview potential musicians at Sovereign Grace Church of Louisville and highlight principles you can put into practice in your church. Have a question about this episode? Send us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com

It’s been ten years since the release of our Christmas album, Prepare Him Room. In this episode, Bob and David take time to look at the history of the album and the story behind some of the songs, including He Who is Mighty and Who Would Have Dreamed. We also talk about why we changed the lyrics on some of the Christmas “classics.” But most of all, we recorded this episode hoping it would help you freshly appreciate the amazing good news we celebrate at Christmas, that the Son of God took on our flesh to redeem us from our sins and reconcile us to the Father. Have a question about this episode? Send us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com

Musicians are sometimes stereotyped as scattered, overly sensitive, lazy, emotionally driven, and more. Unfortunately, those stereotypes often have their roots in reality! Worse, we musicians can tend to use morally neutral words to justify our behavior, thinking that it just goes along with being an artist. In this episode, Bob and David pull the curtain back on what might lie behind some of our tendencies and excuses and offer biblically rooted hope for change. This one would be great to listen to with your whole band! Have a question about this episode? Send us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com

Through the years we’ve had quite a few people ask how you go about getting your church to sing songs that are more biblically faithful and theologically rich. Of course, a lot depends on what kind of role you play in your congregation. In this episode of Sound Plus Doctrine we explore some of the options. Music Through the Eyes of Faith – Harold Best Have a question about this episode? Send us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com

We tend to associate worship with our church singing together on Sunday mornings. But what if we viewed it from a bigger, more biblical perspective as seeking to live our lives in a way that drew attention to the worth, authority, and beauty of God’s glory in Christ? How might that affect the way we think about worship in our homes, workplaces, schools, and neighborhoods? That’s the topic David, Bob, and Devon Kauflin tackle on this episode of Sound Plus Doctrine. Let the Nations Be Glad – John Piper Unceasing Worship – Harold Best Have a question about this episode? Send us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com

God seems to be blessing the church with an increasing number of songs for churches to sing. How do you know if you or your church should contribute to the thousands of songs already being written? What kinds of songs should you be writing? What processes can you put in place to insure you’re writing the best songs? Is there value in writing songs that no one ever hears? Bob, David, and Devon explore these questions and more in this episode of Sound Plus Doctrine. Have a question about this episode? Send us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com

In God’s kindness, Sovereign Grace Music has been producing songs for the church for 40 years now. People have often asked us where those songs come from. In this episode, Bob, David, and Devon do a deep dive into the people, purpose, and processes behind the songs we write. Resources: https://sovereigngracemusic.com/training/resources/how-we-write-sovereign-grace-songs-wg24/ Have a question about this episode? Send us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com

Josh Scott is the founder and owner of JHS pedals, used and loved by guitarists throughout the world. In this second of two episodes (listen to the first one if you haven’t already!), David and Bob had the joy of hearing Josh talk about the importance of listening to a variety of musical sources, what kind of heart an electric guitarist should bring to the Sunday meeting, the versatility of the electric, the beauty of live music, and his three favorite JHS pedals. Have a question about this episode? Send us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com

Josh Scott is the founder and owner of JHS pedals, used and loved by guitarists throughout the world. In this first of two episodes, David and Bob had the delight of sitting down with Josh to talk about his obsessive curiosity, how he came to know Christ, and the importance of finding out what really matters in life. Have a question about this episode? Send us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com

We love to get questions from our listeners! In this episode Bob and David answer three questions from recent emails they’ve received. The first addresses how to know when someone should step off the music team. The second explores whether it’s ever a good idea to auto-tune your vocals on Sundays. Finally, they talk about introducing new songs to your congregation. Have a question about this episode? Send us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com

“How much repetition is too much in a song? Is there ever a time when repetition can be helpful? When does it become harmful? Bob Kauflin and David Zimmer try to sort through those questions and more in this episode. John Piper on Repetitive Worship Songs 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

Colin Buchanan is widely known in Australia both as a country musician and a writer of Christian songs for kids. He is extremely funny and a joy to be around, but more importantly loves introducing children to the riches of God’s Word and the gospel through song. We had the opportunity to record two podcasts with him. In this second episode of two, David and Bob talk to Colin about how we can introduce big theological truths to little hearts. 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

Colin Buchanan is widely known in Australia both as a country musician and a writer of Christian songs for kids. He is extremely funny and a joy to be around, but more importantly loves introducing children to the riches of God’s Word and the gospel through song. We had the opportunity to record two podcasts with him. In this first episode, David and Bob talk to Colin about his history and how he got connected with Sovereign Grace Music. 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

Many, if not most, churches today project lyrics on a screen to enable congregational singing. But technology has given us a variety of options for lyric projection that require biblical discernment, thoughtfulness, and intentionality. In this first episode of Season 8, Bob Kauflin and David Zimmer explore what our aim is in lyric projection, suggest ways to do it well, and challenge the common assumption that we should use whatever is available. 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

If you’ve ever been anxious, nervous, insecure, fearful, jittery, or apprehensive about leading your congregation on a Sunday, this episode is for you! Of course, it’s relevant to other situations in as well. Bob and David talk about the difference between good anxiety and bad anxiety, and explore means God has given us in his Word to deal with something that eventually all leaders have to confront. 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

For more than 20 years, Sovereign Grace Music songs have been administrated by Integrity Music. In that relationship we’ve had the joy of working with Jonathan Lane, the Vice President of Music Administration and Contracts for Integrity, who has been an invaluable resource for questions related to contracts, licensing, royalties, and CCLI. In this second of two episodes, Bob and David ask Jonathan questions about writing, promoting, and copyrighting your own songs. 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

For more than 20 years, Sovereign Grace Music songs have been administrated by Integrity Music. In that relationship we’ve had the joy of working with Jonathan Lane, the Vice President of Music Administration and Contracts for Integrity, who has been an invaluable resource for questions related to contracts, licensing, royalties, and CCLI. In this first of two episodes, Bob and David talk about how Jonathan arrived at his present position and explore the ins and outs of CCLI and posting songs. 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

For those in public ministry, especially musicians in the church, social media can be a convenient way to let others know what we’ve been doing. But when does the desire to communicate ways we’ve been serving become more about us than Jesus? In this episode, Bob and David explore that topic and suggest ways we can use social media wisely and in a God-glorifying way. 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 easy for leaders and band members to think of themselves as different, separated from, or even above the members of their congregation. In this episode of Sound Plus Doctrine, Bob and David suggest reasons we might think that way, why it’s unhelpful and unbiblical, and ways we can start seeing ourselves a members of the congregation under the leadership of Jesus. 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 second part of our interview with Josh Blount, we get into more details about what difference being made male and female makes as we think about our Sunday gatherings. Josh serves as a pastor of Living Faith Church in Franklin, WV, and wrote his doctoral dissertation on issues related to gender. Below are some of the resources that Josh recommends on this topic. The Christian Family by Herman Bavinck. Bavinck was a brilliant Dutch Reformed theologian, and this book is his contribution to help the pre-WWI Dutch church think carefully about marriage and the family in a changing world. Sections will feel quite “dated,” given that it’s over 100 years old, but that’s actually part of the strength of the work: by reading a faithful theologian address a controversial topic in a previous age, we can see more clearly some of our own contemporary biases. The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self and Strange New World by Carl Trueman. These two books are the absolute best on understanding our current culture. The…

The world is more confused than ever about the distinctions between men and women and why they even exist. Do those differences matter? Are there problems if we neglect them? And what does gender have to do with our Sunday meetings? To help us answer those questions and learn why God’s design for men and women is good, true, and beautiful, we’re joined in this episode by Josh Blount, a pastor at Living Faith Church in Franklin, WV, who wrote his doctoral dissertation on issues related to gender. This is part 1 of a 2 part podcast. 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

Church musicians and sound teams aren’t always on the same page. Sometimes they rarely talk to each other! In this Sound Plus Doctrine episode, Bob, David, and Devon dive into practical ways bands and tech teams can work together to serve their churches more effectively for the glory of Christ. Have a question about this episode? Send us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com Follow us Website: https://sovereigngracemusic.org​​​​​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SovereignGraceMusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sovgracemusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/SovGraceMusic​​​​​​ #soundplusdoctrine​​​​​​ #sovereigngracemusic

In this episode, Bob, David, and Devon answer questions that have been sent in to the podcast. We revisit singing songs from questionable sources, how to respond when someone encourages you for your leading, the appropriateness of asking God for mercy, and how long rehearsals should be. Send us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com Follow us Website: https://sovereigngracemusic.org​​​​​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SovereignGraceMusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sovgracemusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/SovGraceMusic​​​​​​ #soundplusdoctrine​​​​​​ #sovereigngracemusic

When we first became aware of it in 2020, COVID-19 had a significant impact on churches throughout the world. For some, it brought to the forefront questions about who decides when the church can gather. For others, it revealed a deficiency in our understanding of why the church meets. For everyone, it caused us to reevaluate why God calls us together in the first place. In this episode, Bob Kauflin, David Zimmer, and Devon Kauflin talk about the consequences of COVID, both good and bad, and the importance of remaining firmly planted in the unchanging truths of God’s Word. Have a question about this episode? Send us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com Follow us Website: https://sovereigngracemusic.org​​​​​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SovereignGraceMusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sovgracemusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/SovGraceMusic​​​​​​ #soundplusdoctrine​​​​​​ #sovereigngracemusic

Every week church leaders plan their Sunday gathering. How do we measure whether or not those meetings have been effective? More importantly, how do we know if they’ve been pleasing to the Lord? Join Bob, David, and Devon as they talk about various standards we can use to determine if our meetings are being faithful to fulfill God’s desires for us when we gather. 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

We often find it easy to trust God when things are going well and difficult to trust him when our world is falling apart. But Scripture assures us we can “trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock” (Isaiah 26:4, ESV). In this very personal episode David Zimmer and Bob Kauflin interview Bob’s son, Devon, about the way God has sustained him during some significant trials he and his church have encountered this past year. 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

We gather each Sunday as the church to hear from God and worship him as he has revealed himself to us in Jesus Christ. But we can subtly shift our worship to secondary matters like music, liturgy, or skill and end up engaging in idolatry. This is the part 2 of two episodes where David and Bob explore the different idols we can worship on Sunday mornings. Resources in this episode: 1 Chronicles 16:11 Psalm 84:1-2 1 Corinthians 14:40 John 5:39-40 John 17:3 Luke 18:11-13 Exodus 34:6-7 Proverbs 22:1 Isaiah 66:2 Luke 7:34 Os Guinness from his book, Prophetic Untimeliness: A Challenge to the Idol of Relevance 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