Worship Theology

Join this compelling conversation with Dr. Léon Van Ommen, a theologian and author specializing in autism and worship. This podcast discussion sheds light on the importance of embracing all individuals, regardless of their neurodiversity, within the context of corporate worship. By acknowledging the uniqueness of each person's experience, leaders can help their church communities foster a more inclusive environment where everyone f...

Discover the importance of engaging kids in worship through music. Learn insights from Dr. Luke Gambill, a leader at the intersection of the Christian music industry, church worship, and worship music education.

Luke is a Dove-award winner and has worked and partnered with individuals such as Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, Selah, Don Moen, Wes King, Paul Baloche, Travis Cottrell, Laura Story,&n...

In this episode of the Worship/Theology Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Perigo explores John Calvin’s contributions to children’s ministry and intergenerational worship with Dr. Randall Zachman, Professor Emeritus of Theology at Notre Dame, and Dr. Kyle Dielman, Associate Professor of Theology and History at Dordt.

Drawing on Zachman’s influential book, John Calvin as Teacher, Pastor, and Theologian, the conversation emphasiz...

In this episode of the Worship/Theology Podcast, we continue our season called "Kids in the Mix." Dr. Jeremy Perigo engages with Sara and Sam Hargreaves of Engage Worship to explore theological postures and practical expressions of worship for the whole church.

They discuss the importance of creating inclusive worship experiences that engage all ages and the vital approaches churches can embrace to foster a culture of welcome and b...

In this episode of our Kids in the Mix series, Dr. Jeremy Perigo chats with Dr. Smily Snider Andrews on her research into the worship song preferences of children and teens. Dr. Snider Andrews is the Executive Director of the Center for Worship and the Arts and Assistant Professor of Music and Worship at Sanford University. 

Dr. Snider Andrews shares insights from her emerging research on young worshipers, discussing their "he...

In this conversation, Dr. Jeremy Perigo and Phil Sokell-Miles of 24-7 Prayer & Prayer Spaces in Schools explore the exciting and organic emergence of prayer spaces in schools across the globe.

Drawing on Phil’s new book, Sticky Note Prayers, they discuss the importance of relational spirituality and how children's personal experiences of worship shape faith formation. This episode emphasizes the need for safe, inviting en...

In this third episode of our Kids in the Mix series, Dr. Laura Benjamins (Assistant Professor of Music, Redeemer University) and our host, Dr. Jeremy Perigo, explore the intricate relationship between worship and music education. At the core of the discussion are the possibilities and challenges of training children to play contemporary worship music.

This episode draws on numerous scholarly articles by Benjamins and focuses on top...

In this second episode of our Kids in the Mix season, Dr. Jeremy Perigo connects with Dr. Nick and Becky Drake, founders of Worship for Everyone, to explore the significance of intergenerational worship. Rather than writing worship songs for adults and then other songs for children, the Drakes intentionally write worship songs for everyone.

In this episode, hear about the challenges and joys of writing songs that resonate with all ...

In our first episode of this new season of the Worship/Theology podcast, called Kids in the Mix, Dr. Jeremy Perigo dialogues with Rev. Dr. Nelson Cowan on key ideas from his new book, Let the Children Lead. Cowan is the Director of the Center for Worship and the Arts at Samford University.

Together, they dive into a deep discussion about the importance of integrating children into corporate worship, exploring formative experiences ...

In this special episode, guest host Dr. Kyle Dieleman, Associate Professor of Theology & History at Dordt University, gathers a panel of preachers and historians to explore how Church history can help us see the work of God in the long history of God's people, which can help preachers and churches better understand and proclaim the work of God in unique contemporary lives and contexts.

Joining Dr. Dieleman, Dr. David Komline (P...

In this episode, recorded live in Seattle, join Dr. Jeremy Perigo and Dr. Truls Åkerlund as they discuss Åkerlund’s recent scholarship around the Foucauldian understanding of discourse as it intersects with worship and ministry leadership. Dr. Åkerlund is Professor of Leadership at the Norwegian School of Leadership and Theology. He has authored numerous articles on ecclesial leadership and several books, including A Phenomen...

Join Dr. Jeremy Perigo as he hosts Revd. Prof. Mark Cartledge, Principal of the London School of Theology, to discuss worshipping online. Dr. Cartledge is a professor of practical theology with research interests in digital ecclesiology. This discussion draws from Cartledge’s recent work in singing online, diving into theological and practical issues in this relatively new phenomenon.

Together, they unpack topics such as digi...

Kicking off the third season of the Worship/Theology podcast, Dr. Jeremy Perigo and guest co-host Dr. Angela Perigo engage with Nick and Becky Drake to explore the importance of including children in worship.

Nick and Becky lead Worship for Everyone, a ministry that brings together the big family of God in worship. In addition to leading this ministry, Becky works as a School Chaplain at The Blue Coat School in Birmingham, while Ni...

In this episode of the Worship Theology Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Perigo and the Reverend Professor Steve Walton discuss Christian worship from the book of Acts. Walton is a leading New Testament scholar and the Senior Research Fellow in New Testament at Trinity College, Bristol. He has published numerous books and articles on Acts and is authoring the forthcoming three-volume series on Acts for the Word Biblical Commentary series. 

In this episode of the Worship/Theology Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Perigo interviews Pastor Michael Miller, founding pastor and senior leader of UPPERROOM. They discuss the theology, worship practices, and story of a church community centered around the presence of Jesus. UPPERROOM is known for its commitment to prayer and worship, with prayer meetings happening morning, noon, and night. In this podcast, they explore the importance of God...

In this Worship/Theology Podcast episode, Dr. Jeremy Perigo interviews Dr. Joshua Busman about his article titled “A Fun and Funky Disco Pastiche: David Crowder Confronts Evangelical Performance Anxiety.” They discuss the concept of performance anxiety in evangelical worship and how it affects both worship leaders and congregants. They explore the tension between authenticity and performance in worship, the role of cont...

Journey with Dr. Jeremy Perigo and Nashville-based artists, Zach & Maggie, as they reflect on musicmaking inside and outside of the church. In addition to working alongside notable artists including Ricky Skaggs, Vince Gill, Alison Krauss, and a long tenure with hymn writers Keith & Kristyn Getty, their lively original compositions pair Zach's skilled guitar/vocals with Maggie's impressive violi...

In this podcast, Dr. Jeremy Perigo hosts Dr. Steven Félix-Jäger discussing his recent book Renewal Worship: A Theology of Doxology. Recorded live at the Society for Pentecostal Studies, they unpack topics such as global worship shifts, emotional manipulation, pneumatology, sacramentalism, lyrical theology, shifts in worship studies, relational theology, dialogical worship, revivalism, and much more. They draw from Félix-Jäger&rsquo...

Join Dr. Jeremy Perigo as he hosts Dr. Ron Man as they discuss the biblical foundations of worship. Ron is a worship educator and serves on the steering committee of the Biblical Worship Section of the Evangelical Theological Society. He is also the director of Worship Resources International. His most recent book, Let Us Draw Near, is an expansive examination of the theme of worship in Scripture. Together, they unpack key the...