Best Austin Wilhelm Podcasts (2026)

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Ep 103: Candace Kade on her Hybrid Book Series 1:09:10

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Candace Kade joins PostConsumer Reports for a series of 2025 episodes to discuss her Hybrid books series, with the third book in her trilogy Augmented having just coming out in September. A speculative sci-fi set in a futuristic dystopia, the series centers on Urban, a young woman striving to find her identity in a world that sees her very existenc…

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Ep 102: Andrew Montonera on his John and Betty Stam Biography By Life or By Death 1:01:43

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Andrew Montonera joins PostConsumer reports to discuss his new book By Life or By Death: The Life and Legacy of John and Betty Stam. The Stams were missionaries to China and were tragically martyred in 1934, an event which shook people around the world, partly because their infant daughter survived. Andrew has written a new history of their lives a…

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Ep 101: Peter Assad of Poems of Grace on Singing About the Already But Not Yet 1:23:37

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Peter and Grace Assad make up Poems of Grace, a duo singing songs rooted in Scripture and willing to wrestle through the wilderness journeys of life. Just in time for Advent, this episode features Peter discussing their two releases from the past year Rivers to Eden and Not Here Yet. You can find out more of their story and purchase their albums an…

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Ep 100: Fernando Ortega returns for our 100th episode to discuss his new album! 1:29:51

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It's celebration time! For the 100th episode of the podcast Fernando Ortega returns to discus his new album For All the Saints. We also have a thorough discussion about his book Fernando's Birds bird watching in general, what it means to be rooted to a place and home, and how he has learned to grieve loss and embrace the joys of life over the years…

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Ep 99: Christmas Traditions with April McClure Stewart 37:33

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Reverend April McClure Stewart join PostConsumer Reports for the 99th episode, which also happens to be our annual Christmas episode! It's the last show of the year and the last show before we put together something special for the 100th episode. April is a Disciples of Christ pastor and has served in various leadership positions over the years. Bu…

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Ep 98: Wally Brath on Connexion a Jazz Psalter 1:23:19

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Musician, composer, and professor Wally Brath joins the podcast to discuss his new album Connexion a Jazz Psalter. The album consists of nine compositions which set the words of the Psalms to music and along with Brath features the lead vocals of Nikki Lerner and the bass of John Patitucci. You can stream the album everywhere or purchase it on Band…

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Ep 97: Christmas With Emily Hunter McGowin 1:05:26

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It's time for another Christmas episode! Dr. Emily Hunter McGowin is here to discuss her new book Christmas: The Season of Life and Light. The conversation ranges from the joy and challenges surrounding the holiday, to reclaiming old traditions even while developing new ones, to a lightning round of Emily's Christmas favorites. Her book is out now …

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Ep 96: Author Katherine Briggs on her novel The Eternity Gate 1:09:30

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Katherine Briggs joins the podcast to discuss her new novel The Eternity Gate, a fantasy novel about a handmaiden named Seyo who has a key that will unlock the fate of her kingdom. Along with discussing the novel, this conversation goes into Katherine's writing process and her thoughts on the pressure that writers face in today's publishing industr…

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Ep. 95: Austin Freeman on his book Tolkien Dogmatics 1:06:10

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Author and professor Austin Freeman joins episode 95 to discuss his book Tolkien Dogmatics, a theological reading of J.R.R. Tolkien's works. Dr. Freeman is a professor at Houston Christian University where he teaches on theology, literature, and apologetics and has also contributed to other books on theological approaches to science fiction and fan…

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Ep 94: Rachel Wilhelm on Singing The Words of Jeremiah 1:09:04

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Rachel Wilhelm joins the podcast again to discuss her new album Jeremiah, a collection of song adapted from the words of the prophet Jeremiah. Like with previous episodes this interview is also a kind of deep dive "radio special" for the album featuring excerpts of the song and the background behind them. Rachel previously appeared on the podcast d…

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Ep 93: Caroline Cobb on her album Psalms: The Poetry of Prayer 1:00:12

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Caroline Cobb joins episode 93 of PostConsumer Reports to discuss her new album Psalms: The Poetry of Prayer. Our conversation is a deep dive into the music and background behind the songs, her other Scripture-based albums, and her life as a working musician. You can stream her music wherever it is available or discover more of her work at: www.car…

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Ep. 92: Rick Lee James on "As I Walk These Halls" and being a hospital chaplain 1:17:04

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Songwriter Rick Lee James is on the podcast again to disucss his new single "As I Walk These Halls," a meditation on his experience of training to be a hospital chaplain. You can find out where to stream or download the song here.By PostConsumer Reports

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Ep. 91: Joel Heng Hartse on how Dancing About Architecture is a reasonable thing to do 1:10:08

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Joel Heng Hartse is the author of the new book Dancing About Architecture is a Reasonable Thing To Do: Writing about Music, Meaning, and the Ineffable." He joins Chris on the podcast to discuss how writing about music is similar to dancing about architecture and they ponder their favorite bands and songs all while figuring out how to continue havin…

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BONUS: The REAL War on Christmas 36:05

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It's the REAL war on Christmas! It's THE real war on Christmas! It's the real WAR on Christmas! It's the real war on CHRISTMAS! You get what I'm saying? If you're interested in part one of this talk about resting and debauchery at Christmastime, please see the Tent Talks podcast.By PostConsumer Reports

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Ep 90: Brian Doerksen on his song "215" 52:21

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Brian Doerksen is a songwriter, church music leader, and teacher who recently wrote "215" a call for lament and repentance from within the Canadian church for the atrocities committed against the Indigenous children at numerous church and state run boarding schools. He joins PostConsumer Reports to discuss his process in writing the song, what it m…

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Ep 89: Author Martin Matthews on his Dream Chasers Trilogy 1:34:53

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Martin Matthews is the author of four published novels, including The Dream Chasers trilogy and the Pencraft Award-winning The Graveyard Girl and the Boneyard Boy. The final book of his trilogy, Moria Versus the Universe, was just released in November 2021. Our conversation goes into detail about the world building of his trilogy of novels, how it …

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Ep 88: Rachel Wilhelm on Composing a Modern Requiem 1:14:28

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Rachel Wilhelm is a songwriter and church music leader who has recently released her new album and work Requiem, which draws from ancient and modern texts and musical styles to offer us a meditation on death, grief, and our hope in the resurrection. Our conversation, along with these set of songs, offers us a chance to slow down and contemplate wha…

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Ep 87: Harmony Smith Vineyard Worship Leader, Songwriter, and Pastor 1:00:16

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Harmony Smith is the Director of Worship for the Vineyard Movement in the UK & Ireland where she encourages, raises up, and trains worship and music leaders. She also co-pastors Belfast City Church with her husband Andy. She joins PostConsumer Reports to discuss her song "You Have Our Yes," how people in Ireland and America might wrestle with its l…

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Ep 86: Singer-songwriter Adam Whipple on his Basement Apartment EP 59:58

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Adam Whipple is a singer-songwriter from Knoxville, Tennessee who has just released his new EP Basement Apartment, which is available on all streaming platforms (Soundcloud, Apple, Spotify). You can discover more about Adam and his work at his website (https://www.adamwhipple.com/), which includes visual and video art, and read his prose and poetry…

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Ep 85: Singer-songwriter Rick Lee James 52:58

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Ep 85 features and interview with Rick Lee James, a singer-songwriter, guitarist, recording artist, and music pastor. He joined PostConsumer Reports to discuss his songwriting and recording process, the struggle to lead church music during the time of COVID (when we are not singing together), being able to authentically address people's pain throug…

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Ep 84: Jonathan Hodges of Bomethius on his new album Seasons of Limbo 2:09:07

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Bomethius is the "alter ego" of Jonathan Hodges, a songwriter, pianist, violinist, guitar player, and vocalist living in Dallas, Texas. This far-ranging conversation features an in-depth look at his new album Seasons of Limbo. You can find his music at: http://www.bomethius.com/By PostConsumer Reports

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Ep. 83: Blair Masters—Keyboardist and Composer 1:11:27

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An interview with Nashville musician, keyboardist, and composer Blair Masters. Blair has played on numerous albums over the years, from Newsboys, Amy Grant, Charlie Peacock, Rich Mullins, Margaret Becker, Steven Curtis Chapman and yeah, even Barry Manilow, Andy Williams, and Megadeth. He's also the touring keyboardist for Garth Brooks and has compo…

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New Christmas Music and Serving Others Through Lula 21:19

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This episode features info about Chris's new EP of Christmas music "Let Nothing You Dismay" as well as about Lula, a nonprofit in Peoria, Illinois that feeds, clothes, and offers care to those without housing and living on the streets. All proceeds from the EP will go to support Lula. The talk on serving others at Christmas is an excerpt from Tent …

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Ep 82: Christmas in July & a New Podcast 1:00:56

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Episode 82 features a talk given at Living Waters Church in Peoria, Illinois in 2019 about the book Celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas. This episode also features an excerpt from Tent Theology, a new podcast Chris is helping to produce that aims to help renew the social and political imagination of Christians by following in the way of Jesus.…

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Ep 81: Rain For Roots' Flo Paris Oakes and Katy Hutson 1:14:07

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Episode 81 features my interview with Flo Paris Oakes and Katy Hutsoon of the children's worship music group Rain For Roots, who are described as "a collective group of musicians and songwriters who write singable Scripture songs for kids and grown ups alike." They released their fourth album All Creatures this spring, which focuses primarily on se…

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S2 E1 - quarantined 57:00

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well. The world is in shock, and the boys are venting a little bit. Life is kinda brutal right now, it’s pretty wild. Everyone out there, stay safe and wash your hands!

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Ep 80: Dr. Susan K. Roll on December 25 and the origins of Christmas 1:01:24

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Episode 80 of the podcast features my interview with Dr. Susan K. Roll with her expert and scholarly insights into the origins of December 25 as the date for Christmas. The author of the book Toward the Origins of Christmas, my conversation with Dr. Roll touches on the earliest documents adhering to that date and to how to address the pagan origins…

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Ep 79: Blair E. Clark and Artwork for the 12 Days of Christmas 38:32

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Episode 79 features an interview with Blair E. Clark about the artwork she did for my book Celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas. A native of Michigan, Blair is a Central Illinois artist whose work you can find at: https://blairjeffers.wordpress.com/. In our conversation, Blair talks about her process, some of the imagery embedded in the her work on…

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Ep 78: Dr. Michael Ward on C.S. Lewis, Paganism, and Christmas 1:14:46

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Dr. Michael Ward is a professor at both Oxford University and Houston Baptist University where he teaches on imaginative apologetics. Dr. Ward is perhaps best know as a C.S. Lewis scholar and for his groundbreaking work Planet Narnia. I interviewed Dr. Ward in research for my book Celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas, and in our interview we discus…

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Ep 77: Artist and Musician Jimmy Abegg 1:22:37

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Jimmy Abegg is a veteran of both the music and art worlds. Currently Jimmy is in need of financial help to complete the building Blind Jimmy's Lighthouse, an art and music studio he's building behind his home. You can support him through direct donations or simply by buying his art at his website www.jimmyabegg.com. Associated with Rich Mullins's R…

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Ep 76: Tim Barnes on the World Wide Refugee Crisis 1:06:20

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Tim Barnes is the executive vice president of International Association For Refugees (IAFR) a non-profit that seeks to empower and support refugees and displaced people groups around the world. Our conversation touches on the complexity of the current situation, where there is over 70 displaced people in the world, and offers some insight on what w…

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Ep 75: Jeff Frankenstein of Newsboys 38:15

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This episode features an interview with longtime Newsboys keyboardist, programmer, arranger, and even bass player (on synth!) Jeff Frankenstein. He details what it has been like to navigate the changes to the music industry in the past decades as well as changes within Newsboys themselves. He also describes how they've found a balance in being a to…

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Bonus: Stu G on The Beatitudes Film and Study Guide 16:31

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This bonus episode features excerpts from a previous interview where guitarist and author Stu G discusses his Beatitudes project. Stu G has recently released a film and study guide to go along with his musical album and book, all of which can be purchased at: https://www.thebeatitudesproject.com/By PostConsumer Reports

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Ep 74: Charlie Peacock—Artist, Producer, and Writer 1:12:16

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Ep 74 features an interview with Charlie Peacock, and artist with four decades of experience in the music as a songwriter and solo artist, but also as a producer of renowned artists like Switchfoot, The Civil Wars, and Marc Martel. Our conversation ranges from his thoughts on fame, the state of the Christian music industry, and the wisdom he's gain…

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Ep 73: Phil Joel on his new book and being in Newsboys and Zealand 49:58

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Ep 73 features Phil Joel, notably of the bands Newsboys, Zealand, and also a prolific solo music career, who has just released his first book Redwoods and Whales.By PostConsumer Reports

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S1 E7 - #PhongLe4ShangChi 50:24

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Noah and Austin have Jack and Phong on as guests to talk about life, love and THE MARVEL CINEMATIC UNIVERSE. BTW, there are ENDGAME spoilers!!! Beware.

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S1 E6 - YOU MET KHALID?! 48:52

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Austin meets with Molly and Darian to talk about school, siblings and music. Oh and also the weather, duh. Enjoy!

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S1 E5 - EVERYONE MEET GRANT 31:51

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The boys talk about SPRANNGGG BREAK stories, alcohol consumption and more!! THIS IS ALSO GRANTS FIRST EPISODE!!!!!

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S1 E4 - Benny & the jets 31:37

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The Austin’s are back (Lind & Willy), talking with Ben Krbavac about everything Canada! Oh and there’s also some weather talk too (; enjoy!

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S1 E3 - OUR FIRST GUEST!! (Sorry it doesn’t rhyme) 48:11

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The boys are back on this great sunny Minnesota Monday; talking about everything from midwestern/Minnesota culture to talking to a student athlete and more! Enjoy!This is also a collaboration with the Campus Life Experience, so go check them out for more on campus related topics for more!!

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S1 E2 - The new guy Drew (Yes, that rhymed) 40:43

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The boys talk about school, life and everything in between. Topics include: INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY, Underage drinking, and more! Enjoy!

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S1 E1 - the kickoff!! 26:29

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Three bro’s (chillin at a table 3 feet apart because we’re not gay) talking about everything from class to life, and everything in between. Enjoy!

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Ep 72: The 12 Days of Christmas, New Years, and Epiphany 1:13:19

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It reads like a bad joke, but this episode features interviews with 2 Anglican bishops and an Eastern Orthodox priest. Bishop Alberto Morales, Bishop Keith Ackerman, and Fr. Andrew Kishler all gave Chris time to talk about an assorted amount of Christmas traditions, both secular and ecclesiastical. They discuss Puerto Rican Christmas traditions, ho…

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Ep 71: Happy Pagan Christmas! (and support Chris's book) 1:05:00

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Episode 71 features an interview with Gabi and Petr Michlik about the Christmas traditions they knew growing up in the Czech Republic, traditions with a surprisingly Pagan bent... This conversation is being released to help promote the Kickstarter campaign Chris is putting on to help fund the completion of his new book on the history and traditions…

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BONUS: Vinyl Release of John Van Deusen's With Every Power Wide Awake 19:09

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John Van Deusen (interviewed in Ep. 67) has just released his album "With Every Power Wide Awake" on vinyl, so we're taking the opportunity to release an bonus episode of our conversation that didn't make it into the full interview. Also, it's national podcasting day, so enjoy the extra podcasting goodness. You can find Van Deusen's music at: https…

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Ep 70: Glenn Kaiser and Michelle Van Loon 1:29:50

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Ep. 70 features an interview with Glenn Kaiser, a true music legend. His blues and rock and roots music spans 5 decades, from his work in the Resurrection Band to his solo work and the Glenn Kaiser Band. Kaiser is also a pastor and teacher at the Jesus People USA ministry and community (http://jpusa.org/). You can find Kaiser's music at: https://gr…

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Ep 69: Ex-Mormon Ministry Founder Lynn Wilder 1:17:19

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Dr. Lynn Wilder is a retired education professor who began the ministry Ex-Mormon Christians United For Jesus with her husband Michael Wilder, which you can read more about at: http://www.unveilingmormonism.com/. Dr. Wilder has written or co-authored a number of books about walking away from the Mormon faith and coming to know the Good News of Jesu…

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Ep 68: E. Byron Anderson on his book Common Worship 1:28:45

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E. Byron Anderson is Professor of Worship at Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois. His most recent book Common Worship: Tradition, Formation, Mission explores the various tensions of the Church's worship: traditional vs. contemporary, habit vs. freedom, canon vs. creativity, unity vs. diversity, and mission focused worship…