Join Pastors Greg DeWeese, Tom Drion, and host Mike Dionne for the final episode of our “Listening Wisely: Principles for Enjoying Worship Music” series.
In this concluding instalment, the team brings together all the insights from previous discussions and tackles some of the most practical—and sometimes controversial—questions facing churches and individuals today.
What does it look like to set aside personal preferences for the good of the church? How do we choose worship songs that build up the body and honour God, especially in a world full of musical styles and influences? The pastors discuss biblical principles for discernment, the importance of content-driven worship, and the need for unity over uniformity.
You’ll hear honest reflections on:
- Navigating musical preferences and church unity
- The role of discernment in choosing songs and artists
- How to handle associations with questionable movements or musicians
- Practical wisdom for your own playlists and daily listening
- Avoiding pharisaicalism while pursuing biblical principles
Whether you’re a worship leader, musician, or simply someone who loves music, this episode will help you think wisely about what you sing and listen to—both in church and in everyday life.
Have questions or feedback? We’d love to hear from you! Please email questions@gracelifelondon.org and your question may be featured in a future episode.
Listen in and discover how to enjoy worship music with discernment, joy, and a heart set on Christ.
Welcome back to The Tube, the podcast ministry of Grace Life, London, where pastors gather for roundtable discussions on faith, worship, and church life.
In this episode, we continue our exploration of worship—specifically, musical worship within the church. If you joined us for part 1, you’ll recall our deep dive into the definition of worship as honour and adoration directed to God, involving our whole selves and enabled by the Holy Spirit.
Today, in part 2, we pivot from the foundations of worship to the practical and sometimes controversial questions surrounding worship music. We’ll be unpacking the biblical principles that guide both the substance and the style of the songs we sing, wrestling with personal preferences, cultural influences, and the challenge of choosing music that truly honours God. Whether you’re a worship leader, a musician, or simply someone who loves to sing, this episode will help you think wisely about what it means to enjoy worship music in spirit and truth.
Here’s what you can expect in this episode:
1. Substance of Worship Music
2. Style of Worship Music
3. Emotionalism vs. Affection
4. Cultural and Historical Influences
5. Wisdom in Listening
6. Looking Ahead
Join Pastors Greg DeWeese, Tom Drion, and host Mike Dionne for a roundtable discussion that goes beyond the surface of worship music.
In this episode, the team explores what true worship means, challenging the common idea that worship is just about music. Drawing from Scripture and practical experience, they unpack how worship encompasses every aspect of life—prayer, preaching, singing, and daily living—and how our choices in worship music reflect our honour and adoration for God.
Whether you’re choosing songs for personal devotion or corporate worship, this conversation offers biblical principles for discerning what to listen to and how to engage with worship music in spirit and truth. Expect thoughtful insights, honest reflections, and an invitation to participate by submitting your own questions for future episodes. Perfect for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding and enjoyment of worship music, this podcast helps you listen wisely and worship wholeheartedly.
In Part 2 of the episode, pastors Adam Waller, Greg DeWeese an Mike Dionne delve into the complex relationship between the sufficiency of scripture and psychology, particularly within the context of mental health, medication, and pastoral counselling. They explore various scenarios, such as Christians dealing with depression, the use of medication, and how these issues intersect with sin, personal responsibility, and scriptural guidance.
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In this episode of The Tube Podcast, pastors Greg DeWeese, Adam Waller and Mike Dionne delve into the core tenets of the sufficiency of Scripture, contrasting it with modern psychological frameworks. Building on a recent five-week sermon series on The Sufficiency of Scripture, they discuss how Scripture provides comprehensive wisdom for all of life and godliness, even when facing complex mental health issues.
Join the discussion as they explore the spiritual dimension of human existence, the immaterial aspects of the soul, and the potential dangers of relying solely on secular, materialistic psychology. They candidly address questions about counselling, discipleship, and the pastoral role in soul care, providing biblical insights into mental wellness, human behaviour, and personal growth in Christlikeness.
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In this episode, Adam Waller and Mike Dionne sit down with Jerod Gilcher to explore dispensational hermeneutics, the importance of biblical covenants, and how these theological convictions shape our understanding of scripture, Israel, and eschatology. Jerod shares insights from his recent Ph.D. studies in the Old Testament and his experience preaching through the book of Isaiah. The discussion addresses the implications of dispensationalism in the Christian life and ministry.
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In this episode of The Tube Podcast, Tom Drion and Phil Johnson discuss two major concerns: the gospel and ministry philosophy. They explore how the gospel is being sidelined in favour of entertainment-based ministry, which often avoids biblical truths and uncomfortable topics. The podcast also touches on the historical and theological impacts of Socinianism, a belief system that emphasises moral principles over the supernatural elements of scripture. Phil highlights how this has influenced various leftward drifts in the church, including Unitarianism, deism, modernism, and postmodernism. They also discuss the need for church reformation, focusing on the purity and accuracy of the gospel message and ministry philosophy. Another critical topic is the impact of feminist philosophy and gender ideology on current gender confusion. Phil questions the extent to which this confusion is driven by ideological and sexual perversion, arguing that modern feminism, rooted in paganism, is demeaning to women and has led to the erosion of traditional gender roles. As evangelicalism faces a crisis of compromising biblical truth to appeal to the world, Tom and Phil discuss the importance of equipping believers with biblical truth to stand firm against cultural indoctrination and postmodern ideology.
Listen in on the conversation with Pastor Mike Dionne, Pastor Adam Waller, and special guest Pastor Brian Sayers as they discuss what Biblical Counselling is. Does the Christian need to go to therapy with trained professionals to deal with daily life? How do therapy and church discipleship differ? And how should Christians seek to counsel one another with the Word of God?
Listen in on the conversation with Pastor Tom Drion and special guests, Pastor Dan Jarms and his wife, Linda Jarms, as they delve into the complex issue of dealing with dementia in aging parents.
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Listen in on the conversation as Pastor Tom Drion, Pastor Mike Dionne and special guest, Pastor Dan Jarms discuss the issue of biblical masculinity and how to prepare to be a good father, what it means to be faithful, what it means to be strong as a biblical man and how to deal with your emotions. This episode of The Tube Podcast was filmed in September 2023. Welcome to The Tube, a podcast from the pastors of GraceLife London, where we discuss life under grace, in Christ, for the glory of God.
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