In this episode of the Ordinary Radicals podcast, Jonathan Hayashi and Brandon Boatner speaks on the hot topic, or perhaps the never-ending battle on the worship wars.
Are you maybe even familiar with that term? Well, get ready. This is a loaded show on the importance, in fact is a discipleship issue in the worship aspect.
Some highlights from today’s episode;
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Why does music matter in our churches? Because unity is so crucial in our churches.
- There is a consumer side that is built into the modern church.
- Churches live and breathe in the culture of consumerism.
- The culture: “I’m here to be catered spiritual religious goods-and-services. I’m here as a passive spectator rather than an active participant in the mission of God.
- People have limited experience attending churches but have big opinions what the churches should be doing.
- Today, the average church member attends church 1.5 times NOT a week, but per month.
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We have to get rid of the idol of worship.
Here are the three points as we dialogue on the topic of Worship Wars.
1. What is, “Worship Wars”?
- Identity to the Church comes along with worship style.
- Pop Church: Play the local radio songs.
- Hipster Church: Contemporary style worship.
- Hymn Church: Traditional older generation.
- Ethnic Church: Gospel music genera.
- The future of the church = determined by music choice.
2. Why does the Music make such War?
- Historically: Music went along in reactions of current events.
- Why is this important? Because it is a touchy subject.
- Worship ought to be surrounded the person of Jesus (Rev. 7:9-17).
3. What are Some Answers to this Issue?
- Converse one another: “Worship is not about us.”
- Jesus is the end to worship. Worship is the means to the end (Gen 3:1-24).
- Team to have the same vision of worship (centrality).
- Worship is an idol in the church.
- What is the heart of worship?
- Biblical Understanding of Holistic Worship (Gal 3:28).
Resources mentioned in today’s podcast
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