There is a lot of talk about culture today, but very little clarity as to what, exactly, the word means. Further, discussions tend to lump all culture into one nebulous category, failing to recognize important distinctions between different forms of culture. In this episode of “By the Waters of Babylon,” I consider where the idea… Continue Reading
Recently a video went viral on social media of a pastor calling out a mother and her young child and asking them to leave. Discussions regarding children in corporate worship are not easy, but I believe our children will come to know and serve Christ only inasmuch as they are taught the Word of God… Continue Reading
It has always been a characteristic of God’s people that they are a singing people. Yet God’s people have also recognized that we must always look to Scripture to guide us in understanding why we sing in worship and what this singing should be like. There are many places in Scripture that give us principles… Continue Reading
This week we celebrate the anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, a subject I address in this most recent episode of my podcast. In this episode, I highlight ways in which the Reformers brought worship back to the people, a biblical emphasis of the apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 14. I also recommend a Reformation-era hymn… Continue Reading
I have posted episode 6 of my new podcast, “By the Waters of Babylon.” You can listen here. In this episode, I trace the pattern of worship found in Scripture from Mt. Sinai, to the tabernacle dedication, to the dedication of Solomon’s temple. I then show how this pattern is actually found in the worship… Continue Reading
I have posted episode 4 of my new podcast, “By the Waters of Babylon.” You can listen here. In this episode, I discuss the New Testament’s teaching regarding Christian vocation, stressing that Christians can and should serve the Lord Christ in whatever calling God has placed them. I’ve added a new segment in this episode:… Continue Reading
I have posted episode 2 of my new podcast, “By the Waters of Babylon.” You can listen here. In this episode, I continue my discussion of Psalm 137, highlighting the fact that many of the imagery from this psalm is used in the New Testament to describe the church’s current situation by way of analogy.… Continue Reading
I am pleased to announce the launch of a new podcast: “By the Waters of Babylon with Scott Aniol.” For years I have posted a weekly blog here at Religious Affections Ministries, and recently a bi-weekly opinion piece at The Christian Post. This new format will provide content for those who enjoy listening to podcasts.… Continue Reading
In part 2 of this podcast, Scott Aniol talks with TJ Klapperich and Scott Williquette about the regulative principle of worship, what the difference is between conservatives and progressives, and the influence of charismatic theology on worship. [podcast]http://www.religiousaffections.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Podcast_-God-Centered-Worship-Part-2.mp3[/podcast] Download Subscribe to our Podcast! iTunes | RSS Continue Reading
In part 1 of this podcast, Scott Aniol talks with TJ Klapperich and Scott Williquette about how God-centered theology affects philosophy of worship. [podcast]http://www.religiousaffections.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Podcast_-God-Centered-Worship-Part-1.mp3[/podcast] Download Subscribe to our Podcast! iTunes | RSS Continue Reading
In this podcast, Scott answers several questions that have been posted in the suggestion box on www.religiousaffections.org, including: Granted aesthetic values r universals rooted n God’s nature y cant some rock music cant b beautiful? To put it another way, why does God’s nature automatically rule out rock/pop/jazz genre? What do you think of songs/hymns… Continue Reading
Part 3 of Scott Aniol’s discussion of Christian rap with Michael Riley. In this episode, Scott and Michael discuss the issue of redeeming culture. [podcast]http://www.religiousaffections.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/03-Can-Rap-Be-Christian-Part-3.mp3[/podcast] Download Subscribe to our Podcast! iTunes | RSS Continue Reading
Part 2 of Scott Aniol’s discussion with Michael Riley. In this episode, Scott and Michael discuss the issue of meaning in form. [podcast]http://www.religiousaffections.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/02-Can-Rap-Be-Christian-Part-2.mp3[/podcast] Download Subscribe to our Podcast! iTunes | RSS Continue Reading
Scott Aniol sat down with Michael Riley to discuss the controversy over Reformed Rap. This 15 minutes podcast is the first of three parts. [podcast]http://www.religiousaffections.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/01-Can-Rap-Be-Christian-Part-1.mp3[/podcast] Download New: Subscribe to our Podcast! iTunes | RSS Continue Reading