Worship Theology

Liturgical Theology with Dr. Simon Chan

Dr. Jeremy Perigo and Dr. Simon Chan sit down to discuss Chan's book Liturgical Theology. Chan spans a unique space in his academic and pastoral work serving as an Assemblies of God minister and systematic theologian focusing on liturgical theology and spirituality. 
Join this discussion as they delve into weaknesses of Evangelical and Charismatic theologies and practices of worship, drawing in insights from Reformed and liturgical streams.

Music that Preaches & the Power of Stillness with Prof. Paul Mealor

Join Dr. Jeremy Perigo in this special conversation with Prof. Paul Mealor, one of the world’s most performed living composers. Paul’s Motet, Ubi caritas, was performed in front of 2.5 billion viewers at the Royal Wedding Ceremony of His Royal Highness Prince William and Catherine Middleton (now TRH The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge) at Westminster Abbey. His compositions have topped classical and pop charts and are utilized in numerous worship contexts.
Jeremy and Paul unpack numerous topics around composing for liturgical contexts and the integration of theology, music, and experience. Journey with them as they discuss highbrow v. lowbrow, music that preaches, transcendent experiences in music, and much more.

Biblical Foundations & the Shape of Worship with Dr. Constance Cherry

Dr. Jeremy Perigo sits down with Dr. Constance Cherry to discuss her decades of church leadership, scholarly reflection, and university teaching. This episode focuses on the biblical foundations of Christian worship and the need to be intentional about the shape and structure of corporate worship.
Every church has a liturgy, even if leaders aren’t familiar with the term or react against the idea of a liturgy. You have a liturgy! You may just not be intentional about why you do what you do.
Hear conversation around Cherry’s book, The Worship Architect, including planning worship as an encounter with God, the calling of a pastoral musician, and how to lead in bringing change in local churches.

Relational Ethics in Christian Worship Music with Dr. Nathan Myrick

Recent discussion around theology and worship music often centers around getting lyrics more "theological" or getting the form or structure of worship "right." Dr. Nathan Myrick’s book Music for Others reveals that singing orthodox lyrics might not be enough. In this discussion, Dr. Jeremy Perigo sits down with Myrick to discuss the ethical issues in congregational worship song.
They cover a lot of ground, from the Christian punk of the 90s and 00s to how our worship music can form ethics towards restorative justice. Join this important discussion as they chat about how Christian worship music can fuel love and care for others. 

Worship that Welcomes with Dr. Angela Perigo

Join Dr. Jeremy Perigo as he sits down with Dr. Angela Perigo, Director of Faith Formation at Dordt University, to discuss how to recognize a divine call to create corporate services that engage all of God’s people in worship. Drawing from Angela’s recent doctoral worship that focuses on a Spirit-shaped ecclesiology, they unpack theological and liturgical issues involved in increasing engagement with children, women, and those who are differently abled.

Liturgical Awareness, Public Praise & Pastoral Discernment with Graham Kendrick (Part 2)

In part two of this discussion, Jeremy Perigo and Graham Kendrick unpack various topics surrounding leading and planning worship, including the pastoral and theological demands of leadership, liturgical songs, public praise, spiritual warfare, trending songs, the local church, and much more. Graham finishes the discussion with well-tested words of wisdom for worship leaders. Join us for part two of this unique conversation with “the father of modern worship music.”

How did the pop singer become the worship leader? Discussion with Graham Kendrick (Part 1)

From hymnbooks to transparencies and cathedrals to coffee shops, Graham Kendrick and Jeremy Perigo discuss the massive shifts in Christian worship in the UK over the past few decades.
The conversation quickly turns to the theology of congregational song. In addition to content, how does the form of the song help carry certain types of messages? What biblical themes are missing in worship songs? How do worship songs form us?
Join us for part one of this unique conversation with “the father of modern worship music.”

The Ever-Expanding Role of Leading Corporate Worship with Geraldine Latty

Dr. Jeremy Perigo sits down with Geraldine Latty, a London-based songwriter, performer, worship leader, vocal coach, and choir director, to discuss the ever-expanding role of leading corporate worship. They work together to cover the gamut of related topics, including defining worship leadership, passing down the tradition, performance in worship, theology & song, planned v. spontaneous, personhood, and much much more. Be encouraged and challenged by this expansive yet practical discussion. 

Is ”performance” a dirty worship word? Discussion with Marcell Silva Steuernagel

“Performance” is often a dirty word within popular-level worship training resources. Yet, in a recent monograph, Church Music Through the Lens of Performance, Marcell Steuernagel proposes in worship that “all participants are performing in church music.” Through an interdisciplinary approach focused on performance studies, Steuernagle opens up fresh frameworks for viewing music, identity, and congregational worship.
Against the backdrop of undergraduate texts such as Cherry’s Worship Architect, Leisch’s The New Worship, and the Reinstras’ Worship Words, Dr. Jeremy Perigo and Dr. Marcell Silva Steuernagel sit down at the Society for Christian Scholarship in Music conference to discuss Steuernagel's core content elucidating implications for the performance of Christian worship. This collaborative discussion argues against a bifurcation between worship and performance in the musicking of local churches. 

Holistic Spiritual Formation for Worship Leaders & Pastors with Dr. Diane Chandler

Dr. Jeremy Perigo sits down with Dr. Diane Chandler to discuss the intersection of spiritual formation and ministry praxis. Drawing from Chandler’s Christian Spiritual Formation: An Integrative Approach to Personal and Relational Wholeness, this podcast focuses on vocation, burnout, physical health, communal spirituality, and how imago Dei and imago Christi invite us to a more holistic and integrated approach to life as leaders.