33&1/3

Derek Webb - 'Mockingbird'


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This month Ben and Alex give Derek Webb's clarion call to the sleepwalking church, 'Mockingbird' a vigorous going over.Never one to pull any punches or leave you in any doubt as to what he really thinks, the ex Caedmon's Call frontman's 3rd solo outing is a thought provoking, confronting work of art.In it he challenges Christians' views on poverty, politics, legalism and life in general and asks probing questions in his acerbic attempt to jolt us out of our complacency and comfort zone.He says he wants people to know what Christ wants his people to know and to get where he's coming from all you need to do is read the titles of most of his songs: "Rich Young Ruler", "My Enemies Are Men Like Me", "I Hate Everything (But You)", "Love Is Not Against The Law".Mockingbird is not comfortable listening but when was living as a Christian in this sin infected world ever meant to be comfortable. Webb's usual tuneful mellow acoustic folk/pop arrangements are a soothing balm on the listener's ear but his lyrics are a searing cattle prod to the flabby backside of the contemporary church.While Mockingbird certainly confronts the church and asks a lot of questions, does it however, provide any worthwhile answers? Is it meant to?Find out with Ben and Alex in this unmissable podcast.
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