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Independent Worship Report

Independent Worship Report

Written by: Rev Dr Daniel Thornton and Dr Shannan Baker
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The songs your church sings, or may want to sing (or definitely don't want to sing) analysed not by just people with an opinion, but by experts in the field of congregational music studies, who are also experienced and active worship leaders, musicians, and educators. Rev Dr Daniel Thornton & Dr Shannan Baker pull apart the most sung worship songs - music, lyrics, media, industry - to help you make your own assessment about what your local church should (or shouldn't) be singing.

2026 Rev Dr Daniel Thornton and Dr Shannan Baker Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Music Spirituality
Episodes
  • Ep 6 - Gratitude

    Ep 6 - Gratitude
    Oct 16 2026

    Brandon Lake's Gratitude has been persistently popular in congregational worship since its release. Why? Listen to the podcast.
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    31 mins
  • Ep 5 - Awesome God, Lord I Lift, & Majesty

    Ep 5 - Awesome God, Lord I Lift, & Majesty
    Oct 9 2026

    Time to rewind the clock... or are you still singing one of these? Classic contemporary congregational songs that proved their influence sitting in the CCLI Top 25 for at least 10 years. Enjoy the first throwback episode.
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    43 mins
  • Ep 4 - Holy Forever

    Ep 4 - Holy Forever
    Oct 1 2026

    Holy Forever is a popular song for musical worship, with an interesting collaboration of writers, and varied perspectives in lyrical language. We pull it apart in this episode. Enjoy.
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    33 mins
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