Student & Kids Ministry Pastor, Roy Agustin, opens up about the experience during a man's call to ministry, how to faithfully serve in the role God has given you, as well as his current role in Student Ministries. Roy will be helping on some of our "Gospel &..." series soon, so be on the lookout for more with Pastor Roy.

Northwest Community Church: https://www.nccphx.org

Intro and Outro music by Joseph McDade: https://josephmcdade.com/

In this episode of our Song Sessions feature, we take a look at the history behind the song "He Will Hold Me Fast" as well as the rich theology that dwells within the song.

Source Citations:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reformation_Day https://hymnary.org/text/a_mighty_fortress_is_our_god_a_bulwark

https://hymnary.org/person/Luther_Martin?tab=texts https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Mighty_Fortress_Is_Our_God

https://lutherandhisworldat500.wordpress.com/sarah-schneider/#_ftnref4

Psalm 46:1, KJV

https://lutheranreformation.org/history/a-mighty-fortress/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elisabeth_Luther

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/music/library/hymns/a-mighty-fortress-is-our-god?lang=eng&_r=1 

https://youtu.be/_vT6HQ1QaU4 “A Mighty Fortress is Our God” by HeartSong Cedarville University

https://www.lifewayworship.com/findAndBuy/songPage/AMightyFortress?versionId=94083&searchStri ng=Heartsong%20#

Intro and Outro music by Joseph McDade: https://josephmcdade.com/

Young Adults Pastor, Zach Moore, speaks on the purpose of a Young Adults Ministry, its focus and how to best shepherd that age group. We discuss millennial "decision fatigue", the importance of tapping into the older generation and some of the specific struggles a pastor with a young family encounters in full time ministry. Zach will be helping on some of our "Gospel &..." series soon, so be on the lookout for more with Pastor Zach.

Northwest Community Church: https://www.nccphx.org

Intro and Outro music by Joseph McDade: https://josephmcdade.com/

In this inaugural episode of our new Song Sessions feature, we take a look at the history behind the song "He Will Hold Me Fast" as well as the rich theology that dwells within the song.

Scripture References in this episode (in order of mention):

Phillipians 1:6, Romans 8:28, James 4:7, I John 3:8, Hebrews 2:14, John 14:15, Psalm 31, John 3:16, John 15:13, Psalm 147:11, I Peter 1:18-19, Romans 8:29-30, Romans 6:23, Romans 3:24-25, Hebrews 2:17, I John 4:10, Ephesians 2:4-6, 2 Corinthians 4:14

Sources:

http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/h/a/b/habershon_ar.htm

http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/h/a/r/k/harkness_r.htm

http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/h/w/i/hwilhold.htm

https://books.googleusercontent.com/books/content?req=AKW5Qae5-noS13Eii0FhwWBVzoDhzuJNErMQeggCEP6QvoMLKZIlx_o80bDIosRb1nU1d3zclygLgKmWAKlN1rMBxwptxzJAD6I7P1JkGiNFeTDpQ-ZWBVsDdkZXhIywP4YOaUusNW6_KQHco5gJnEPukQk4ZPvVET1RCxx7y3cz5o7HezXMtuhf9UggDhxox9zpV5reGim7O4RKjdrLEVpgDX3CRlO13VPjvaf5Va1ggRe1tTU6N3o9e37F8emh8ZhUajwHgH4ohr790pNOuz2H98Vp_3eO8A

“I am a prayer and other poems” by Ada Habershon, Marshall Brothers Ltd, London

https://www.gettymusic.com/he-will-hold-me-fast

https://www.mattmerkermusic.com/he-will-hold-me-fast

Sermon by Dr. T. Scott Christmas on Psalm 31:  https://subsplash.com/nccphx/messages/mi/+sn6tf5d 

Intro and Outro music by Joseph McDade: https://josephmcdade.com/

Dr. Jon Anderson shares his heart on discipleship and other topics. We caught up at a youth summer camp where Jon was the guest speaker. We recorded the interview in an empty chapel (hence the echo from time to time!) I am sure that you will be blessed by the wisdom of Dr. Jon Anderson.

Grace Immanuel Bible Church:http://www.gibcjupiter.org/

The Expositors Seminary: http://www.expositors.org/

Intro and Outro music by Joseph McDade: https://josephmcdade.com/

Tyler Voas is the Music Director at Northwest Community Church in Phoenix, AZ. Tyler sat down with us to discuss his testimony, his path in music ministry thus far, and his thoughts on philosophy of music ministry. There is still so much more to discuss with him, so look forward to a part two!

Links:   

Northwest Community Church:  https://www.nccphx.org/ 

Tyler's Recommendations:  

Matt Boswell:   https://www.doxologyandtheology.com/ 

CityAlight:   http://www.cityalight.com/ 

Matt Merker:   https://www.mattmerkermusic.com/ 

Topics Discussed with Minute Markers

0:00-9:24  Tyler's Story

9:25-15:00   Transitioning from belief to leading worship through music

15:00-18:22  Last three years of ministry at Northwest Community Church, PHX

18:22-46:30  Philosophy of Music Ministry and how it has changed over time; where it is now.

46:31-1:01:53 How he has helped to foster great congregational singing involvement over last year & more of why the church sings

1:01:34-1:10:26 Tyler's recommendations for congregational songwriters (see above links)

1:10:27-end    Tyler's prayer requests

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