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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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May Cause a Spontaneous Outburst of Festive Joy
8 new Christmas albums for holiday parties, praise, and playlists.
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The Current No. 1 Christian Artist Has No Soul
AI-generated musician Solomon Ray has stirred a debate among listeners, drawing pushback from popular human singer Forrest Frank.
God Loves Our Middling Worship Music
Songwriting might be the community-building project your church needs right now.
How He Leaves
After his final tour, independent musician John Mark McMillan is backing out of the algorithm rat race but still chasing transcendence.
What Broke the Evangelical Women’s Blogosphere
Jen Hatmaker’s trajectory illustrates the fraught world of spiritual influencerhood and the disappearance of the messy middle.
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Will There Be a Christian Super Bowl Halftime Show?
Conservatives suggest country and Christian artist alternatives for game day.
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.