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Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast)

Episode 512 - Canyon Hills Worship with guest Michael Monroe

Canyon Hills Worship has been churning out album after album with DREAM Records since 2017. Though they have yet to charter an international smash the way Bethel, Hillsong Worship, UNITED, Jesus Culture and Chris Tomlin have, they are getting better with each record. The worship team is part of the Canyon Hills Church in Seattle, Washington, a church founded in 1995 by Steve and Tammi Walker. Now the church has over 3,500 people on a weekend, and more than 190 Life Groups functioning throughout the week.

"All to Jesus (Live)" is the follow-up to 2022's "Spirit of God." Featuring 9 new live tracks and a studio version of their current radio single "Every Season," the songs center around the theme of surrender. This is most explicitly expressed in the ballad "Surrender." Utilizing the hook from the hymn "I Surrender All," the song is a drawn-out ballad that puts contemporary expressions to the ancient song. "Abide," a song inspired by the words of Jesus in John 14, describes what the posture of surrender looks like. With exquisite and heartfelt vocals, the team's rendition of the pensive ballad "Set Me on Fire" is the emotional hub of the album.

"On and On," the team's most successful song, has generated over 10M streams and downloads. One listen to it and you know why. The ultra-catchy hook (You're holy, holy, holy are You, God/You're the only One who's holy) will get even the most tune-deaf person singing in no time. Worship leaders will also do well to include the pop-centric "Glory Hallelujah" into their song sets. Though the 80s-esque "Mercy of Jesus" has a singable-melody, the lyrics are forgettable. A greater reliance on scripture will make a track like "Every Season" rise from good to great.

Canyon Hills Worship has shown improvement with each album. "All to Jesus (Live)" is easily their career best. With lots of congregationally focused songs, this album will help the church to learn what it means to truly surrender to Jesus. 

More about Canyon Hills Worship

https://www.canyonhillscommunitychurch.com/worship/

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Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing)

This song appeared on over 80 Spotify playlists this Advent Season. I want to thank everyone for listening and sharing it this year.

* Official Music Video:

* Web Site:

https://rickleejames.com

* PURCHASE ALBUM: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com

* SongSelect: https://songselect.ccli.com/Songs/6152291/advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing

* Downloadable Charts and More available from LIFEWAYWORSHIP.COM: https://worship.lifeway.com/findAndBuy/songPage/AdventHymn(Watching%2CWaiting%2CLonging)?versionId=93901&rowNum=0&searchString=Advent%20Hymn%20(watching,%20Waiting,%20Longing)#song-Parts

* Loop Community: https://loopcommunity.com/en-us/songs/advent-hymn-(watching%2C-waiting%2C-longing)-by-rick-lee-james-3892 

Endorsements:

“A perfect and needed addition to any Christmas playlist this year. Rick Lee James bringing home the Advent Message.”

-CCM Magazine https://www.ccmmagazine.com/music-video/rick-lee-james-advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing/

“I love Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing), which gives newness to the phrases of Isaiah. Watching, waiting, and longing is what we do now, and these songs help us do that in confidence. I anticipate that this album will be received as a great gift by many who will find their faith nourished and awakened by it.”

–Walter Brueggemann (Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary)

"I've watched Rick grow as an artist and songwriter for many years. Congratulations brother on an excellent independent release."

-Paul Baloche (Dove Award Winning Songwriter)

"Rick Lee James is a poet and singer. You will not only enjoy listening, you'll be drawn into the source –Jesus."

-Mike Harland

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Get The Single:

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Shine A Light In The Darkness

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Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast) Episode 511 - Superman at 85

What is it about Superman that has made him so popular for 85 years?

Blessings,

Rick Lee James

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Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing)

This song appeared on over 80 Spotify playlists this Advent Season. I want to thank everyone for listening and sharing it this year.

* Official Music Video:

* Web Site:

https://rickleejames.com

* PURCHASE ALBUM: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com

* SongSelect: https://songselect.ccli.com/Songs/6152291/advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing

* Downloadable Charts and More available from LIFEWAYWORSHIP.COM: https://worship.lifeway.com/findAndBuy/songPage/AdventHymn(Watching%2CWaiting%2CLonging)?versionId=93901&rowNum=0&searchString=Advent%20Hymn%20(watching,%20Waiting,%20Longing)#song-Parts

* Loop Community: https://loopcommunity.com/en-us/songs/advent-hymn-(watching%2C-waiting%2C-longing)-by-rick-lee-james-3892 

Endorsements:

“A perfect and needed addition to any Christmas playlist this year. Rick Lee James bringing home the Advent Message.”

-CCM Magazine https://www.ccmmagazine.com/music-video/rick-lee-james-advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing/

“I love Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing), which gives newness to the phrases of Isaiah. Watching, waiting, and longing is what we do now, and these songs help us do that in confidence. I anticipate that this album will be received as a great gift by many who will find their faith nourished and awakened by it.”

–Walter Brueggemann (Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary)

"I've watched Rick grow as an artist and songwriter for many years. Congratulations brother on an excellent independent release."

-Paul Baloche (Dove Award Winning Songwriter)

"Rick Lee James is a poet and singer. You will not only enjoy listening, you'll be drawn into the source –Jesus."

-Mike Harland

RICK LEE JAMES INFO

Web Sites:

https://www.rickleejames.com

Get The Single:

https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/halls

 

More from Rick Lee James

Shine A Light In The Darkness

Get The Single: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/shine-a-light-in-the-darkness

Music Video:

Rick Lee James Playlist on Spotify:

https://t.co/S7nCRl0xqa

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Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast) Episode 510 - Theology of Suffering

What is God’s answer to us when we suffer?

Blessings,

Rick Lee James

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Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing)

This song appeared on over 80 Spotify playlists this Advent Season. I want to thank everyone for listening and sharing it this year.

* Official Music Video:

* Web Site:

https://rickleejames.com

* PURCHASE ALBUM: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com

* SongSelect: https://songselect.ccli.com/Songs/6152291/advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing

* Downloadable Charts and More available from LIFEWAYWORSHIP.COM: https://worship.lifeway.com/findAndBuy/songPage/AdventHymn(Watching%2CWaiting%2CLonging)?versionId=93901&rowNum=0&searchString=Advent%20Hymn%20(watching,%20Waiting,%20Longing)#song-Parts

* Loop Community: https://loopcommunity.com/en-us/songs/advent-hymn-(watching%2C-waiting%2C-longing)-by-rick-lee-james-3892 

Endorsements:

“A perfect and needed addition to any Christmas playlist this year. Rick Lee James bringing home the Advent Message.”

-CCM Magazine https://www.ccmmagazine.com/music-video/rick-lee-james-advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing/

“I love Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing), which gives newness to the phrases of Isaiah. Watching, waiting, and longing is what we do now, and these songs help us do that in confidence. I anticipate that this album will be received as a great gift by many who will find their faith nourished and awakened by it.”

–Walter Brueggemann (Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary)

"I've watched Rick grow as an artist and songwriter for many years. Congratulations brother on an excellent independent release."

-Paul Baloche (Dove Award Winning Songwriter)

"Rick Lee James is a poet and singer. You will not only enjoy listening, you'll be drawn into the source –Jesus."

-Mike Harland

RICK LEE JAMES INFO

Web Sites:

https://www.rickleejames.com

Get The Single:

https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/halls

 

More from Rick Lee James

Shine A Light In The Darkness

Get The Single: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/shine-a-light-in-the-darkness

Music Video:

Rick Lee James Playlist on Spotify:

https://t.co/S7nCRl0xqa

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast)

Episode 509 - The Disabled God

A slightly late Holy Week devotional reflection which leads us into the first week of Easter.

Blessings,

Rick Lee James

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Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing)

This song appeared on over 80 Spotify playlists this Advent Season. I want to thank everyone for listening and sharing it this year.

* Official Music Video:

* Web Site:

https://rickleejames.com

* PURCHASE ALBUM: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com

* SongSelect: https://songselect.ccli.com/Songs/6152291/advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing

* Downloadable Charts and More available from LIFEWAYWORSHIP.COM: https://worship.lifeway.com/findAndBuy/songPage/AdventHymn(Watching%2CWaiting%2CLonging)?versionId=93901&rowNum=0&searchString=Advent%20Hymn%20(watching,%20Waiting,%20Longing)#song-Parts

* Loop Community: https://loopcommunity.com/en-us/songs/advent-hymn-(watching%2C-waiting%2C-longing)-by-rick-lee-james-3892 

Endorsements:

“A perfect and needed addition to any Christmas playlist this year. Rick Lee James bringing home the Advent Message.”

-CCM Magazine https://www.ccmmagazine.com/music-video/rick-lee-james-advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing/

“I love Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing), which gives newness to the phrases of Isaiah. Watching, waiting, and longing is what we do now, and these songs help us do that in confidence. I anticipate that this album will be received as a great gift by many who will find their faith nourished and awakened by it.”

–Walter Brueggemann (Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary)

"I've watched Rick grow as an artist and songwriter for many years. Congratulations brother on an excellent independent release."

-Paul Baloche (Dove Award Winning Songwriter)

"Rick Lee James is a poet and singer. You will not only enjoy listening, you'll be drawn into the source –Jesus."

-Mike Harland

RICK LEE JAMES INFO

Web Sites:

https://www.rickleejames.com

Get The Single:

https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/halls

 

More from Rick Lee James

Shine A Light In The Darkness

Get The Single: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/shine-a-light-in-the-darkness

Music Video:

Rick Lee James Playlist on Spotify:

https://t.co/S7nCRl0xqa

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast)

Episode 508 - Dr. Moses Taiwo 

Dr. Moses Taiwo is a Certified Educator with the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) and a Board-Certified Chaplain with the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC).

He earned two doctorates: Religion-New Testament (Andrews University, 2002), and Management and Information Systems Technology (University of Phoenix, 2015), respectively.

At present, he serves as CPE Educator and Manager, Spiritual Care Services, Kettering Medical Center, Kettering, OH. Moses is also the Chair of ACPE Research Committee.

Moses received ordination from the Seventh day Adventist Church and has maintained endorsement with Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries since 2003. He has served as a church pastor and a head elder in many parts of US since he came to the country in 1997.

Moses completed his first CPE unit at Saint Joseph Medical Center, South Bend, IN, in 2000, and his Residency Units both at Howard Community Hospital, Kokomo, IN, and Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC between 2003 and 2005. Moses did his supervisory training at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte.

He is originally from Nigeria and is now a US citizen with his wife and three adult children.

More about Dr. Moses Taiwo

https://ketteringhealthcpe.org/our-staff/

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Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing)

This song appeared on over 80 Spotify playlists this Advent Season. I want to thank everyone for listening and sharing it this year.

* Official Music Video:

* Web Site:

https://rickleejames.com

* PURCHASE ALBUM: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com

* SongSelect: https://songselect.ccli.com/Songs/6152291/advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing

* Downloadable Charts and More available from LIFEWAYWORSHIP.COM: https://worship.lifeway.com/findAndBuy/songPage/AdventHymn(Watching%2CWaiting%2CLonging)?versionId=93901&rowNum=0&searchString=Advent%20Hymn%20(watching,%20Waiting,%20Longing)#song-Parts

* Loop Community: https://loopcommunity.com/en-us/songs/advent-hymn-(watching%2C-waiting%2C-longing)-by-rick-lee-james-3892 

Endorsements:

“A perfect and needed addition to any Christmas playlist this year. Rick Lee James bringing home the Advent Message.”

-CCM Magazine https://www.ccmmagazine.com/music-video/rick-lee-james-advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing/

“I love Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing), which gives newness to the phrases of Isaiah. Watching, waiting, and longing is what we do now, and these songs help us do that in confidence. I anticipate that this album will be received as a great gift by many who will find their faith nourished and awakened by it.”

–Walter Brueggemann (Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary)

"I've watched Rick grow as an artist and songwriter for many years. Congratulations brother on an excellent independent release."

-Paul Baloche (Dove Award Winning Songwriter)

"Rick Lee James is a poet and singer. You will not only enjoy listening, you'll be drawn into the source –Jesus."

-Mike Harland

RICK LEE JAMES INFO

Web Sites:

https://www.rickleejames.com

Get The Single:

https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/halls

 

More from Rick Lee James

Shine A Light In The Darkness

Get The Single: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/shine-a-light-in-the-darkness

Music Video:

Rick Lee James Playlist on Spotify:

https://t.co/S7nCRl0xqa

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast)

Episode 507 - Michael In The Middle (Crossover Podcast)

This week’s episode is a crossover show with Michael T. Johnson’s Michael In The Middle Podcast.

Michael In The Middle is an inter-generational, relational podcast for people interested in healthier human interaction. It features interviews and stories of and from people who are in the middle of doing something to make the worlds in which they operate a little better day by day.

Watch this episode and on the Michael In The Middle Podcast Page on YouTube at this link https://www.youtube.com/@michaelinthemiddle-thepodc4591/featured

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Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing)

This song appeared on over 80 Spotify playlists this Advent Season. I want to thank everyone for listening and sharing it this year.

* Official Music Video:

* Web Site:

https://rickleejames.com

* PURCHASE ALBUM: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com

* SongSelect: https://songselect.ccli.com/Songs/6152291/advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing

* Downloadable Charts and More available from LIFEWAYWORSHIP.COM: https://worship.lifeway.com/findAndBuy/songPage/AdventHymn(Watching%2CWaiting%2CLonging)?versionId=93901&rowNum=0&searchString=Advent%20Hymn%20(watching,%20Waiting,%20Longing)#song-Parts

* Loop Community: https://loopcommunity.com/en-us/songs/advent-hymn-(watching%2C-waiting%2C-longing)-by-rick-lee-james-3892 

Endorsements:

“A perfect and needed addition to any Christmas playlist this year. Rick Lee James bringing home the Advent Message.”

-CCM Magazine https://www.ccmmagazine.com/music-video/rick-lee-james-advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing/

“I love Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing), which gives newness to the phrases of Isaiah. Watching, waiting, and longing is what we do now, and these songs help us do that in confidence. I anticipate that this album will be received as a great gift by many who will find their faith nourished and awakened by it.”

–Walter Brueggemann (Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary)

"I've watched Rick grow as an artist and songwriter for many years. Congratulations brother on an excellent independent release."

-Paul Baloche (Dove Award Winning Songwriter)

"Rick Lee James is a poet and singer. You will not only enjoy listening, you'll be drawn into the source –Jesus."

-Mike Harland

RICK LEE JAMES INFO

Web Sites:

https://www.rickleejames.com

Get The Single:

https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/halls

 

More from Rick Lee James

Shine A Light In The Darkness

Get The Single: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/shine-a-light-in-the-darkness

Music Video:

Rick Lee James Playlist on Spotify:

https://t.co/S7nCRl0xqa

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast)

Episode 506 - Shane Claiborne - Rethinking Life

Shane Claiborne is a prominent speaker, activist, and best-selling author.  Shane worked with Mother Teresa in Calcutta, and founded The Simple Way in Philadelphia.  He heads up Red Letter Christians, a movement of folks who are committed to living "as if Jesus meant the things he said." Shane is a champion for grace which has led him to jail advocating for the homeless, and to places like Iraq and Afghanistan to stand against war. Now grace fuels his passion to end the death penalty and help stop gun violence.

Shane’s books include Jesus for President, Red Letter Revolution, Common Prayer, Follow Me to Freedom, Jesus, Bombs and Ice Cream, Becoming the Answer to Our Prayers, Executing Grace, his classic The Irresistible Revolution, Beating Guns, and his newest book, Rethinking Life (to be released February 2023). He has been featured in a number of films including "Another World Is Possible" and "Ordinary Radicals." His books have been translated into more than a dozen languages. Shane speaks over one hundred times a year, nationally and internationally. His work has appeared in Esquire, SPIN, Christianity Today, TIME, and The Wall Street Journal, and he has been on everything from Fox News and Al Jazeera to CNN and NPR. He’s given academic lectures at Harvard, Princeton, Liberty, Duke, and Notre Dame. 

Get the Book: https://thesimpleway.myshopify.com/products/rethinking-life-embracing-the-sacredness-of-every-person?_pos=1&_sid=c8edd8ea0&_ss=r

Visit Shane’s Web Site: http://www.shaneclaiborne.com/

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Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing)

This song appeared on over 80 Spotify playlists this Advent Season. I want to thank everyone for listening and sharing it this year.

* Official Music Video:

* Web Site:

https://rickleejames.com

* PURCHASE ALBUM: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com

* SongSelect: https://songselect.ccli.com/Songs/6152291/advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing

* Downloadable Charts and More available from LIFEWAYWORSHIP.COM: https://worship.lifeway.com/findAndBuy/songPage/AdventHymn(Watching%2CWaiting%2CLonging)?versionId=93901&rowNum=0&searchString=Advent%20Hymn%20(watching,%20Waiting,%20Longing)#song-Parts

* Loop Community: https://loopcommunity.com/en-us/songs/advent-hymn-(watching%2C-waiting%2C-longing)-by-rick-lee-james-3892 

Endorsements:

“A perfect and needed addition to any Christmas playlist this year. Rick Lee James bringing home the Advent Message.”

-CCM Magazine https://www.ccmmagazine.com/music-video/rick-lee-james-advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing/

“I love Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing), which gives newness to the phrases of Isaiah. Watching, waiting, and longing is what we do now, and these songs help us do that in confidence. I anticipate that this album will be received as a great gift by many who will find their faith nourished and awakened by it.”

–Walter Brueggemann (Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary)

"I've watched Rick grow as an artist and songwriter for many years. Congratulations brother on an excellent independent release."

-Paul Baloche (Dove Award Winning Songwriter)

"Rick Lee James is a poet and singer. You will not only enjoy listening, you'll be drawn into the source –Jesus."

-Mike Harland

RICK LEE JAMES INFO

Web Sites:

https://www.rickleejames.com

Get The Single:

https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/halls

 

More from Rick Lee James

Shine A Light In The Darkness

Get The Single: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/shine-a-light-in-the-darkness

Music Video:

Rick Lee James Playlist on Spotify:

https://t.co/S7nCRl0xqa

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast)

Episode 505 - Ian Zumback - ABELINE

Ian Zumback has released one of the most amazing EPs I have ever had the chance to hear. I’ve had an advanced copy for a while now and I have to tell you that Ian just keeps getting better with each release. There is as much richness in his lyrics as there is in his powerful voice. I can’t get the title track out of my head, and to be honest, I don’t want to. Please check out ABELINE, the latest release from  by Ian Zumback.

Bravo to the whole team at Old Bear Records, from the producers, engineers, and studio musicians to the co-writers and family members for finding the “life in the struggle” and cranking it out in audio form.

This EP is anything but Ordinary. Bless the Lord!

-Rick Lee James

Get the music: https://sc.lnk.to/y4N9Wd

 

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Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing)

This song appeared on over 80 Spotify playlists this Advent Season. I want to thank everyone for listening and sharing it this year.

* Official Music Video:

* Web Site:

https://rickleejames.com

* PURCHASE ALBUM: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com

* SongSelect: https://songselect.ccli.com/Songs/6152291/advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing

* Downloadable Charts and More available from LIFEWAYWORSHIP.COM: https://worship.lifeway.com/findAndBuy/songPage/AdventHymn(Watching%2CWaiting%2CLonging)?versionId=93901&rowNum=0&searchString=Advent%20Hymn%20(watching,%20Waiting,%20Longing)#song-Parts

* Loop Community: https://loopcommunity.com/en-us/songs/advent-hymn-(watching%2C-waiting%2C-longing)-by-rick-lee-james-3892 

Endorsements:

“A perfect and needed addition to any Christmas playlist this year. Rick Lee James bringing home the Advent Message.”

-CCM Magazine https://www.ccmmagazine.com/music-video/rick-lee-james-advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing/

“I love Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing), which gives newness to the phrases of Isaiah. Watching, waiting, and longing is what we do now, and these songs help us do that in confidence. I anticipate that this album will be received as a great gift by many who will find their faith nourished and awakened by it.”

–Walter Brueggemann (Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary)

"I've watched Rick grow as an artist and songwriter for many years. Congratulations brother on an excellent independent release."

-Paul Baloche (Dove Award Winning Songwriter)

"Rick Lee James is a poet and singer. You will not only enjoy listening, you'll be drawn into the source –Jesus."

-Mike Harland

RICK LEE JAMES INFO

Web Sites:

https://www.rickleejames.com

Get The Single:

https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/halls

 

More from Rick Lee James

Shine A Light In The Darkness

Get The Single: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/shine-a-light-in-the-darkness

Music Video:

Rick Lee James Playlist on Spotify:

https://t.co/S7nCRl0xqa

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast)

Episode 504 - Tim Menzies - He Reminds Me

He Reminds Me, the highly anticipated third Christian recording from GRAMMY®-nominated singer/songwriter and guitar virtuoso Tim Menzies, released March 3 (New Day Christian Distributors). Showcasing a dozen selections all penned or co-penned by Menzies, He Reminds Me was produced by Ben Isaacs and features collaborations with some of bluegrass and Gospel music's leading names like Ricky Skaggs, Rhonda Vincent, Jason Crabb, Rebecca Lynn Howard, and more. 

Tim has dropped by the podcast for a visit today and I am so excited to have this conversation with one of Nashville’s most prolific songwriters and a brother in Christ. 

Web Site:

https://www.timmenzies.com

 

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Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing)

This song appeared on over 80 Spotify playlists this Advent Season. I want to thank everyone for listening and sharing it this year.

* Official Music Video:

* Web Site:

https://rickleejames.com

* PURCHASE ALBUM: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com

* SongSelect: https://songselect.ccli.com/Songs/6152291/advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing

* Downloadable Charts and More available from LIFEWAYWORSHIP.COM: https://worship.lifeway.com/findAndBuy/songPage/AdventHymn(Watching%2CWaiting%2CLonging)?versionId=93901&rowNum=0&searchString=Advent%20Hymn%20(watching,%20Waiting,%20Longing)#song-Parts

* Loop Community: https://loopcommunity.com/en-us/songs/advent-hymn-(watching%2C-waiting%2C-longing)-by-rick-lee-james-3892 

Endorsements:

“A perfect and needed addition to any Christmas playlist this year. Rick Lee James bringing home the Advent Message.”

-CCM Magazine https://www.ccmmagazine.com/music-video/rick-lee-james-advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing/

“I love Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing), which gives newness to the phrases of Isaiah. Watching, waiting, and longing is what we do now, and these songs help us do that in confidence. I anticipate that this album will be received as a great gift by many who will find their faith nourished and awakened by it.”

–Walter Brueggemann (Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary)

"I've watched Rick grow as an artist and songwriter for many years. Congratulations brother on an excellent independent release."

-Paul Baloche (Dove Award Winning Songwriter)

"Rick Lee James is a poet and singer. You will not only enjoy listening, you'll be drawn into the source –Jesus."

-Mike Harland

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Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast)Episode 503

Still Time to Care: What We Can Learn from the Church’s Failed Attempt to Cure Homosexuality

Guest Greg Johnson

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Charting the path forward for our churches and ministries in providing care—not a cure— for our non-straight sisters and brothers who are living lives of costly obedience to Jesus.

At the start of the gay rights movement in 1969, evangelicalism's leading voices cast a vision for gay people who turn to Jesus. It was C.S. Lewis, Billy Graham, Francis Schaeffer and John Stott who were among the most respected leaders within theologically orthodox Protestantism. We see with them a positive pastoral approach toward gay people, an approach that viewed homosexuality as a fallen condition experienced by some Christians who needed care more than cure.

With the birth and rise of the ex-gay movement, the focus shifted from care to cure. As a result, there are an estimated 700,000 people alive today who underwent conversion therapy in the United States alone. Many of these patients were treated by faith-based, testimony-driven parachurch ministries centered on the ex-gay script. Despite the best of intentions, the movement ended with very troubling results. Yet the ex-gay movement died not because it had the wrong sex ethic. It died because it was founded on a practice that diminished the beauty of the gospel.

Yet even after the closure of the ex-gay umbrella organization Exodus International in 2013, the ex-gay script continues to walk about as the undead among us, pressuring people like me to say, "I used to be gay, but I'm not gay anymore. Now I'm just same-sex attracted."

For orthodox Christians, the way forward is to take a close look at our history. It is time again to focus with our Neo-Evangelical fathers on caring over attempting to cure.

With warmth and humor, as well as original research, Still Time to Care provides:

Guidance for the gay person who hears the gospel and finds themselves smitten by the life-giving call of Jesus.

Guidance for the church to repent of its homophobia and instead offer gospel-motivated love and compassion.

About the Author

Greg Johnson is lead pastor of historic Memorial Presbyterian Church (PCA) in St. Louis, where he has served on the pastoral staff since 2003. He holds a PhD in historical theology with a concentration in American religion from Saint Louis University and an MDiv from Covenant Theological Seminary. He is the author of The World according to God: A Biblical View of Culture, Work, Science, Sex and Everything Else, and Still Time to Care: What We Can Learn from the Church’s Failed Attempt to Cure Homosexuality

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Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing)

This song appeared on over 80 Spotify playlists this Advent Season. I want to thank everyone for listening and sharing it this year.

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* Web Site:

https://rickleejames.com

* PURCHASE ALBUM: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com

* SongSelect: https://songselect.ccli.com/Songs/6152291/advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing

* Downloadable Charts and More available from LIFEWAYWORSHIP.COM: https://worship.lifeway.com/findAndBuy/songPage/AdventHymn(Watching%2CWaiting%2CLonging)?versionId=93901&rowNum=0&searchString=Advent%20Hymn%20(watching,%20Waiting,%20Longing)#song-Parts

* Loop Community: https://loopcommunity.com/en-us/songs/advent-hymn-(watching%2C-waiting%2C-longing)-by-rick-lee-james-3892 

Endorsements:

“A perfect and needed addition to any Christmas playlist this year. Rick Lee James bringing home the Advent Message.”

-CCM Magazine https://www.ccmmagazine.com/music-video/rick-lee-james-advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing/

“I love Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing), which gives newness to the phrases of Isaiah. Watching, waiting, and longing is what we do now, and these songs help us do that in confidence. I anticipate that this album will be received as a great gift by many who will find their faith nourished and awakened by it.”

–Walter Brueggemann (Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary)

"I've watched Rick grow as an artist and songwriter for many years. Congratulations brother on an excellent independent release."

-Paul Baloche (Dove Award Winning Songwriter)

"Rick Lee James is a poet and singer. You will not only enjoy listening, you'll be drawn into the source –Jesus."

-Mike Harland

RICK LEE JAMES INFO

Web Sites:

https://www.rickleejames.com

Get The Single:

https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/halls

 

More from Rick Lee James

Shine A Light In The Darkness

Get The Single: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/shine-a-light-in-the-darkness

Music Video:

Rick Lee James Playlist on Spotify:

https://t.co/S7nCRl0xqa

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe