On this episode, the guys open the old listener mailbag to address some questions and comments from people just like you. Maybe even you. Topics include: theological preferences vs. heresy, returning to ministry from a moral failure, and more. Write in to have your question addressed on the air! Visit the comment page on our website:

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What is underscore? Can it be overdone? Is it manipulative? This week, Michael and Sam have a conversation about the best practices of live underscore in the context of a worship service. There's also a discussion about the necessity of silence in worship. Subscribe to get episodes like this (and occasionally better) every week without even trying. 

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Finally, Michael doesn't have to put up with Sam for a week. Instead, Mike Harland from LifeWay Worship joins the show for a discussion on a wide range of topics. Check out Mike's podcast:

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Brian Hehn (Director of The Center for Congregational Song at the Hymn Society in the United States and Canada) joins the guys this week for a great in-depth conversation about a lot of topics - from hymnody to musical racism. Check out the Hymn Society website at: 

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Michael and Sam have a conversation this week about why theology matters for worship leaders. They present a case for why we need to be wise in deciding what music we use - not only lyrics, but what artists we support. 

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Craig Adams serves as the Creative Director at LifeWay. Michael and Sam join him for a conversation about Christian Radio, how aesthetic can mislead us, and lots of other stuff.

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This week, Michael and Sam are on location in San Antonio with Ray Jones, who serves as Worship Pastor at Community Bible Church. Ray is probably the most quoted person on our show, so as expected, he had a lot of wisdom to share with our listeners. Hope you enjoy it.

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Join Michael and Sam in a conversation with Mike Murray (Senior Creative Director at Integrity Music) covering a wide range of topics from drums to natural disaster songs to jazz. Mike is a great drummer, songwriter, and loves the Church. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did.

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It sneaks up on us every year... Whether you want to admit it or not, Christmas planning needs to start soon. This week, Michael and Sam talk through a few Christmas service ideas and whine about the extra pressure the Christmas season puts on worship leaders. Hope it helps.

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This week, Michael and Sam are joined by Dr. Joseph Bolin (Dean, School of Music, California Baptist University) for a conversation on a wide range of topics including J.S Bach, the importance of good character, and equipping the next generation of worship leaders. Dr. Bolin is currently introducing a "Worship Arts & Leadership" bachelor degree at CBU in the Fall of 2017. Find out more info here: http://music.calbaptist.edu/programs/bachelor/new-degree/

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Have a great Sunday.