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Music
Our festive favorites this year span from kids’ carols to heavy metal.
After nearly three years, Poor Bishop Hooper’s accidental pandemic project concludes with a new psalter for the church.
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Bono’s Punk-Rock Rebellion Was a Cry of Hopeful LamentGrief and God have been part of U2’s story from the start.
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Loretta Lynn: A Coal Miner’s Daughter in the #MeToo AgeThe late country music star modeled what church leaders need: A bold willingness to stand up for women.
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I Could Sing This Bridge Forever, If It’s an AntiphonModern worship music can seem awfully simple. But it has a vital role to play, especially when paired with Scripture.
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Is the Future of Christian Music on TikTok?Independent artists like Montell Fish have found success on social media platforms rather than traditional labels.
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Hymns and Neurons: How Worship Rewires Our Brains and Bonds Us TogetherScientific data suggests that singing in community reshapes our physical selves and our corporate connections.
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The Grain of Truth Grows SlowlyTo become who God is making us takes time and trust.
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Meet the Christian Rap Duo from ‘Reservation Dogs’Hip hop artists Lil Mike and Funny Bone got their start performing at churches. Now they’re acting on FX’s critically acclaimed television series.
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Alexander Hamilton Raps His Way to Jesus at Texas ChurchUnlicensed production prompts cease-and-desist letter from Broadway musical.
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Here I Am to Sound CheckChurch tech teams kept worship plugged-in and streaming during the pandemic. But when does the job become too much for volunteers?简体中文繁體中文
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The Masculinity Debate Needs Johnny CashAmerica’s young men are disaffected and lonely. But lack of manliness is not the problem.Português
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Died: Harry Thomas, Cofounder of Creation Festival and Child RapistHe died in prison serving an 18-year sentence for sexually assaulting four girls.
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Study: Female Songwriters Are Dropping Off the Worship ChartsAs big-label collaborations dominate church setlists, fewer Christian women are penning hits than 30 years ago.
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Texas Soul Singer Wrestles with ‘the Old Man’ and Finds God’s Grace in First Album“Because of the faith we put in Jesus, we get to write a different story.”
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After Raising a Hallelujah, Bethel Music CEO Leaves ReddingJoel Taylor, who directed the popular label since the beginning, has resigned.
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When Doubters Declare the Glory of GodSongs from outside the church can help us worship within it.
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Died: Gospel Singer LaShun Pace, Who Praised God from 1970s Revivals to 2020s TikTokShe sang through betrayal, divorce, and death.
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Katy Perry’s ‘Dark Horse’ Prevails Over Christian Rapper’s LawsuitUPDATE: The pop star and her team no longer have to pay $2.8 million in damages in the copyright case.
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Pandemic Streaming Inspires New Filipino Christian Music LabelA division of Sony Philippines, Waterwalk Records is crossing genre and denominational lines to bring inspirational songs to the online masses.简体中文繁體中文
Best-Of Lists
- The 2012 CT Music AwardsChristianity Today picks the top 12 albums of the year.
- Notable Sacred Music for 2012From ye olde classics to African-American spirituals to more modern fare, a versatile mix.
Top Story December 2, 2022
A sociologist observes the changing tides of American antireligion.
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