Episode 3: Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) with hosts Rev. Dr. Ben Huelskamp and Siobhan Boyd-Nelson

Can a meditation on grace transcend its source? We wade into the deep waters of Hillsong's global phenomenon "Oceans," exploring how a song from a controversial megachurch became a modern worship staple.

Ben and Siobhan navigate the complexities of "Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)" by Hillsong United, examining both the song's meditative power and the troubling controversies surrounding Hillsong Church's global congregations. We discuss how the song invites listeners into contemplative space, speaking of grace found in every place—even uncertainty and fear. Like "Amazing Grace" before it, we wrestle with the central question: can we separate a song from its source? Does knowing a hymn's origin change how we experience its invitation to trust?

In this episode:

• The history of Hillsong Church, Hillsong United, and global controversies
• The meditative quality of "Oceans" and its contemplative invitation
• How the song explores finding grace in every place and circumstance
• Wrestling with beloved worship songs from problematic sources
• Whether a song's value can exist independently of its origin story

Runtime: ~60 minutes

Music by Daniel Roberts - https://pixabay.com/users/blendertimer-9538909/