On this week’s podcast Rev. Doug Nicely talks with Gary Duncan about three different hymn writers. Hear about John Wesley, Isaac Watts and Fanny Crosby.
A Moment of Faith: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
Rev. Doug Nicely Discusses with Gary Duncan the Lenten hymn “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”. Pastor Nicely walks us through this hymn and helps us to focus on the lyrics.
A Moment of Faith: Oh, the Deep Deep Love of Jesus
Pastor Doug Nicely discusses with Gary Duncan the Golden Rule also known as the Royal Law. Pastor Nicely shares an example of this from Martin Luther. He also gives us a connection to the hymn “Oh, the Deep Deep Love of Jesus”.
A Moment of Faith: Blessed Are They
Rev. Doug Nicely shares with Gary the hymn “Blessed Are They.” He connects this hymn to the “blessed are you” beatitude from this past Sunday’s readings.
A Moment of Faith: Isaiah 6
Rev. Doug Nicely discusses with Gary Duncan Isaiah 6, the scripture reading from Sunday. He also shares a hymn he used this past week to reinforce that reading.
A Moment of Faith: Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
Rev. Doug Nicely discusses with Gary Duncan 1 Corinthians “The Love Chapter”. Pastor Nicely also shares insights of a related hymn, “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”.
A Moment of Faith: The Lord Is My Shepherd, I’ll Not Want
Rev. Doug Nicley chats with Gary Duncan about the book of Psalms, often referred to as the hymn book of the Bible. Pastor Nicely also shares with us the hymn “The Lord Is My Shepherd, I’ll Not Want” and the song from Amy Grant “Thy Word” which has an interesting back story.
A Moment of Faith: Songs of Thankfulness and Praise
Rev. Doug Nicely and Gary Duncan continue to discuss Epiphany and Pastor Nicely helps define the meaning of Epiphany. He also shares the hymn “Songs of Thankfulness and Praise”.
A Moment of Faith: Baptized in Christ
Rev. Doug Nicely and Gary Duncan discuss Epiphany and our baptism into Christ. Did you know that when we are baptized into Christ we are also baptized into His death? Listen and learn about baptism and our daily walk with Christ.
A Moment of Faith: Christmas Carols
Rev. Doug Nicely shares with us some carols and digs deeper into their meanings as he and Gary discuss rejoice week in the church year.