Roman Catholic theologian and songwriter Maeve Louise Heaney talks about her life as an educator, missionary, and scholar, and introduces us to her unique understanding of how music can contribute to the work of theology.

In this wide-ranging conversation, jazz musician, scholar, and preacher Julian Reid discusses how music helps us understand the theological concept of grace, why the contemporary church needs to embrace songs of lament, and the overlapping roles of musicians and preacher in the Black church.

Scholar, author, and church musician Sarah Bereza discusses the various ways Christians understand how music functions in worship, as well as the challenges faced by music minsters as they strive to integrate their public ministry and private faith.

Renowned choral conductor Scott Allan Jarrett talks about the significance of music-making as a means of community-building, and about how the music of Bach has enriched his own faith.

Boston Symphony Orchestra flutist Elizabeth Ostling discusses her life as an orchestral musician, her academic study in theology, and her fascination with the music of French Catholic composer Olivier Messiaen.

The Rev. Dr. Mark Harvey, founder of the Aardvark Jazz Ensemble, talks about his 40-year journey as a jazz musician and minister, his commitment to musical outreach and social justice, and his live for the sacred jazz of Duke Ellington.