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What makes a song good for corporate worship

Episode 228 | 18 min

What Makes a Song Good for Corporate Worship?

Russell takes a listener question about whether some songs are better than others for worshipping in a congregational setting.

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Russell takes a listener question about whether some songs are better than others for worshipping in a congregational setting.

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