Blue Note Theology

Blue Note Theology
Podcast Description
The Blue Note Theology podcast offers a fresh vision for the church in post-Christian neighbourhoods. Blue notes in jazz and blues music create tension and some of the deepest creativity is found in that space. Mark Glanville, a professional jazz musician, theologian, and author, interviews guests from the piano as they imagine fresh expressions of Christian community.
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This podcast delves into themes of community transformation, contemporary worship practices, and biblical creativity in post-Christian contexts. Specific episodes address topics such as the role of evil in culture wars, the concept of worship in polyrhythms, and the reframing of the church's mission to focus on healing in the neighborhood. For example, episodes feature discussions on the intersection of music and race, exploring how jazz can serve as a pathway for social healing.

The Blue Note Theology podcast offers a fresh vision for the church in post-Christian neighbourhoods. Blue notes in jazz and blues music create tension and some of the deepest creativity is found in that space. Mark Glanville, a professional jazz musician, theologian, and author, interviews guests from the piano as they imagine fresh expressions of Christian community.
The nature of preaching today is badly out of date. To illustrate, the top selling preaching text booking today (by H. Robinson) was written in Jimmy Carter’s America. It is any wonder that many preachers struggle to connect with their listeners. In this episode Mark explains how people experience faith today. And he outlines an approach to preaching in Post-Christian contexts that connects with people and nourishes faith in Jesus—an approach called reversing the flow.

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