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Kelsey Kramer McGinnis
Kelsey Kramer McGinnis is the worship correspondent for Christianity Today. She holds a PhD in musicology and teaches music and theology at Grand View University in Des Moines, Iowa. Kelsey is a coauthor of the book The Myth of Good Christian Parenting and writes broadly on Christian music and the intersection of American Christianity and popular culture. She lives in central Iowa with her husband and three children.
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Naomi Raine Isn’t Playing Games
The founding member of Maverick City Music is releasing new songs as a solo artist with an impressive roster of guests.
To Black Worship Leaders, Gospel vs. Contemporary Worship Is a False Dichotomy
The discussion around Maverick City Music highlights how commercial success and congregational value are two different things.
Melanie Penn Sings the Resurrection Story
The Broadway actress turned singer-songwriter talks about her new album and the value of sacred music outside of Sunday mornings.
Why Fans Trust Forrest Frank
The enormously popular Christian artist says he experienced miraculous healing. His parasocial friends say “amen.”
Are Christians Hotter?
The social media “Jesus glow” trend is just another kind of prosperity gospel.
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When Praise Is Power, Secular Songs Are the Enemy
Christian artists and influencers draw from a theology of worship as battle to warn about music’s dark side.
Rapper nobigdyl. Wants Listeners to See Jesus in Their Enemies
The Fan Favorite winner in NPR’s Tiny Desk contest speaks with CT about the message of “imago interlude” and the prophetic voice of Christian hip-hop.
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Newsboys Scandals Show Christian Music Has Few Moral Guardrails
Michael Tait’s admissions raise questions about industry accountability.
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Inclusive Worship Shouts, Shushes, and Sings to the Lord
Christian researchers examine how autism and neurodivergence could reshape church services.