There’s a Reason Every Hit Worship Song Sounds the Same
A new study found that the most popular worship songs come from a handful of megachurches with a knack for writing pop songs about what God will do for you.
Mastriano’s “Great Adventure”
In this issue of A Public Witness, we dust off our old Steven Curtis Chapman cassette tapes to consider the different testimony he offers about faith and even Jan. 6 in light of “The Great Adventure” serving as an anthem for Doug Mastriano’s campaign. Then
Hillsong Blues
In this edition of A Public Witness, we go deeper than our feet could ever wander into the scandal-plagued events surrounding Hillsong. Then we stand with our arms high and hearts abandoned to consider the role worship plays in Christian formation.
Christian Concert Booker at Fault in $3 Million Fraud
A Christian concert promoter has been ordered to pay almost $5 million for misleading investors and misusing funds that were supposed to go toward events that “spread the message of Christ.”
Top 10 Christian Songs Show Focus on Church Worship
Spotify recently released a list of its top 10 streamed Christian songs from 2019, topped by "You Say" by singer/songwriter Lauren Daigle.
Kirk Franklin to Boycott Dove Awards, Says Comments About Race Were Cut From Speech
(RNS) — Prominent gospel musician Kirk Franklin says he will boycott the Christian music Dove Awards, citing frustrations with the Gospel Music Association and Trinity Broadcasting Network for editing his past acceptance speeches to remove mentions of race and police shootings.
Justice vs. Authority
(WW) — A recent CNN piece explored how contemporary Christian music largely ignores contemporary moral concerns. But one line in the piece particularly caught my eye — and not in a good way.
Why Christian Music’s Biggest Stars Refuse to Change Their Tune for the Trump Era
Atlanta (CNN) -- Tauren Wells is one of the biggest stars in Christian contemporary music. Yet there is one subject that Wells' supple vocal range won't reach. He won't sing about hot-button political issues, and he certainly won't criticize President Trump.
After 4M Miles, 47 Years, 47 Nations, Breland Comes Off the Road
MOBILE, Ala. (BP) -- In 47 years, Roger Breland traveled more than 4 million miles across 47 countries, presented over 12,000 concerts and produced 100 albums. His 31 years with TRUTH, among the first widely successful contemporary Christian groups, helped launch the careers of artists
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