http://www.sojournmusic.com/2008/04/10/bob-kauflins-worship-matters-upcoming-podcast-episodes-band-of-bloggers-and-more/ Original worship music, hymns, and teaching on worship theology from Sojourn Community Church Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:47:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 http://www.sojournmusic.com/2008/04/10/bob-kauflins-worship-matters-upcoming-podcast-episodes-band-of-bloggers-and-more/#comment-859 more on idol « mission:contend Fri, 11 Apr 2008 21:24:56 +0000 http://www.sojournmusic.com/2008/04/10/bob-kauflins-worship-matters-upcoming-podcast-episodes-band-of-bloggers-and-more/#comment-859 [...] One blogger pointed out that there are many countries you’d never hear a clearly biblical, Christian song on prime time TV. Instead, you’d be persecuted for even mentioning the name of Christ. That’s reason to give thanks, and to pray for those less fortunate. Also, hearing a Christian song on American Idol might remind a Christian that they don’t have to be shy about their faith. It could provide an evangelistic starting point around the water-cooler or at the lockers. It’s also possible the producers of Idol recognize the Christian contingent to their fan base, which may lead them to include other Christian references and more “all-contestantâ€? worship songs. [...] […] One blogger pointed out that there are many countries you’d never hear a clearly biblical, Christian song on prime time TV. Instead, you’d be persecuted for even mentioning the name of Christ. That’s reason to give thanks, and to pray for those less fortunate. Also, hearing a Christian song on American Idol might remind a Christian that they don’t have to be shy about their faith. It could provide an evangelistic starting point around the water-cooler or at the lockers. It’s also possible the producers of Idol recognize the Christian contingent to their fan base, which may lead them to include other Christian references and more “all-contestantâ€? worship songs. […]

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