The Next Step Podcast

This episode is bonus material related to the second chapter of When from Death I'm Free: A Hymn Journal for Holy Week.

Rev. Dr. Justin Rossow preached a midweek Lenten sermon based on Genesis 3:12-15 and the song "On That Morning" by Kip Fox.

The service took place at Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church, Brighton, MI on Wednesday, May 4.

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In this episode of the Next Step Podcast, nationally recognized singer/songwriter Kip Fox and author Justin Rossow talk about the music, lyrics, and theology of "On That Morning," the hymn for the second chapter of the When from Death I'm Free hymn journal for Holy Week.

Kip and Justin read the Scripture verse and devotion for chapter 2 in the book and then continue the discussion, touching on the creative process, the benefits of using a hymn-like setting for modern song writing, and the future of this particular piece of music. The speakers also touch on importance of the resurrection and the invitation to take your fear of failure to the Jesus who knew total failure and yet won the victory, for you.

You can take your fear of failure to Jesus and leave it with Him.

This episode was recorded on the frozen shores of Lake Chemung in Brighton, MI and in sunny Phoenix, AZ simultaneously. If you hear a shiver in my voice every now and then, you'll know why...

Find a recording and a lead sheet for On That Morning by Kip Fox at Next Step Press: www.findmynextstep.org/music or check out www.kipfox.com for more.

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Artist C. Brooke Orozco and Author Justin Rossow talk about the first hymn in the When from Death I'm Free hymn journal for Holy Week.

Brooke walks us through some of the thoughts behind her collaborative work with Brendan Knorp and how that led to a new rendition of the hymn. Brooke and Justin read the Scripture verses and devotion that go with the hymn and discuss the meaning and invitation of Jesus' love for us.

Topics range from the Son delivering the Kingdom to the Father to the importance of the body and the invitation to experience your relationship with God not only with your soul but with your created, physical body. Jesus loves your body. Jesus died for your body. Your body is going to rise.

This episode was recorded in the children's section of the Barnes and Noble in Brighton, MI. As we begin to talk about aging and death and resurrection, you can hear some kids arrive and begin to talk and play and explore. I think the children's noises in the background are the perfect accompaniment to a discussion of resurrection life and the gift of your physical body.

Episode 1 of 12 in the When From Death I'm Free series brought to you by Next Step Press, www.FindMyNextStep.org.

Check out the Facebook Po Up Group sharing this hymn journal experience here: When From Death I’m Free Pop Up Group

Find a recording and a lead sheet for His Wondrous Love by Brendan Knorp and C. Brooke Orozco at Next Step Press: www.findmynextstep.org/music or check out their Advent album Light in the Darkness at store.cdbaby.com/cd/orozcoknorp.