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The Art of Godliness, Episode 5: Music in the Church

The Art of Godliness

Today I bring another episode of The Art of Godliness, the podcast that attempts to think out loud and in public about how to lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. Paul and I discuss the always-controversial topic of music in the church. Isn’t it ironic that music, meant to create unity in the church, is so often a source of division? It shouldn’t be this way!

Thanks to this week’s sponsor Logos Mobile Education from Faithlife for making this episode possible. Learn more about Logos Mobile Education at logos.com/timchallies.

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