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Singing the Word: An Exposition of Hymnody is a podcast with Laramie Minga and Matt Sikes devoted to the finest hymnody of the Christian tradition.
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Be Thou My Vision (opens the original)
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What makes “Be Thou My Vision” one of Christianity’s most enduring and beloved hymns? In this episode of Singing the Word, Matt Sikes and Laramie Minga examine the ancient Irish origins, translation history, theological richness, poetic structure, and memorable melody of “Be Thou My Vision.” They discuss how the hymn functions as a prayer of complete dependence upon God, asking Him to be our vision, wisdom, protection, inheritance, and greatest treasure. They also explore the hymn’s biblical con
A Mighty Fortress is Our God (opens the original)
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In this episode of Singing the Word, Matt Sikes and Laramie Minga explore the history, theology, poetry, and music of Martin Luther’s beloved hymn, “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God.” Discover how Psalm 46 inspired the hymn’s powerful imagery, why it became known as the “Battle Hymn of the Reformation,” and how its lyrics reflect the five solas of the Protestant Reformation. Matt and Laramie also examine the hymn’s musical structure, explain what a “bar form” tune actually means, and discuss why thi
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