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In our latest episode, we uncover the depth and beauty of "All Creatures of Our God and King," a hymn deeply rooted in the life and teachings of it's author St. Francis of Assisi. Together, we explore how this powerful hymn not only showcases the glory of the Creator through creation but also calls each of us into an act of humble worship.

Journey with us as we delve into the life of St. Francis, a man who turned away from wealth to embrace a life of humility and advocacy for the downtrodden. We'll analyze the hymn’s verses, discovering their rich theological roots and connection to Scripture, inviting us to see worship as not merely an emotional experience but a conscious decision to serve and honor God.

This episode encourages us to lift our voices alongside nature and our fellow believers, celebrating shared faith and grace. Hit play, join the conversation, and engage with us as we learn to adore our Creator through the beauty of music and the testimony of lives transformed. Don’t forget to subscribe and share this episode with those who you think might be inspired by it's power and truth!

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All Creatures of Our God and King performed by Nathan Drake of Reawaken Hymns from the album, The Trinity Acoustic Sessions, Vol. 1

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Lyric Videos, Chord charts, sheet music available for All Creatures of Our God and King from Reawaken Hymns.

Modern, full band, version of All Creatures available on The Trinity Project - Hymns of the Father.

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This week’s episode concludes a heartfelt exploration of the hymn "Be Still, My Soul," emphasizing its significance in a world filled with chaos and grief. With our special guest, Steve Peavyhouse, we explore personal stories and reflections, and highlight the power of stillness, community, and faith in guiding listeners through life's trials.

Through our discussion we talk about the grief we experience and the comfort we receive from this hymn. We walk through spiritual disciplines and view them as avenues to find peace and stillness. We hear some of the personal stories of ways this hymn has spoken deeply in our lives and its ultimate promise of hope we find in what God has done for us in Christ. It’s a powerful way to conclude a beautiful discussion of this timeless hymn.

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"Be Still, My Soul” performed by Nathan Drake of Reawaken Hymns with chord charts and many other church music resources.

"Be Still, My Soul" appears on the album Hymns of the Spirit available here.

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This episode invites listeners to rediscover the comfort found in the hymn "Be Still, My Soul." Through personal stories and deep discussions, we explore the hymn's message about trusting God in life's uncertainties and the importance of remembering to preach the gospel to ourselves everyday.

We look at the power of personal stories in our faith journeys. We discuss musical prosody and the intertwining of the music and lyrics of this hymn that produce such an emotional response for the listener. And we connect scripture to the hymn's messages of trust and peace pointing us back to the power of the Gospel in our everyday lives.

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BE STILL, MY SOUL performed by Tami Neilson and Don McGlashan from the album Offering by The Offering Project ℗ 2019 Thom Music / The Offering Project

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross - background piano for listener's story provided by The Hymnal Project Piano Only (Lent + Holy Week)

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