Music has played an important role in church history. In previous episodes, we've talked about many composers who wrote hymns specifically for the church. However, there were also musicians like Bach who wrote sacred and secular music for the glory of God. Bach's compositions covered a wide range of emotions and were filled with theological insights. Join Sophia, Trinity, and Linus as they talk to Dr. Paul Grime, professor of Pastoral Ministry and Mission at Concordia Theological Seminary, about this important composer and his faith.

Show Notes:

Bach's pieces that were mentioned in the podcast:

1. Bach's Coffee Cantata: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nifUBDgPhl4
2. The piece Bach wrote shortly before his death is Vor deinem Thron tret ich hiermit ("I hereby come before Your throne"). The catalog number is BW 668.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XTCZ1iUQeQ

1. The cantata movement with the plucking strings imitating the knocking at the door is Cantata 61 (BWV 61), based on the Advent hymn "Savior of the Nations, Come." The movement with the plucked strings begins at the 9:32 mark. The whole cantata is a great example of the genre.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzWJsRjanC4

Before the famous missionary William Carey was born, a group of Christian Moravians sent over 200 missionaries to 28 countries. Join Emma, Grace, and Priscilla as they ask Dr. Ed Smither, professor of Intercultural Studies and History of Global Christianity at Columbia International University and author of many books on church history and missions, to tell us all about the Moravians and their fascinating history.

Time-travel back with Trinity, Grace, and Sean to 18th-century Wales to learn about a series of revivals led by young people who wanted to bring people back to a true worship of God. Listen to Dr. E. Wyn James, professor emeritus in the School of Welsh at Cardiff University and author of several books, as he tells us many fun stories about the 18th-century Welsh Revival.

We’re also pleased to offer our listeners the opportunity to win a free copy of Dr. James’ book, Flame in the Mountains, thanks to the generosity of Y Lolfa Publishers. Enter here to win.

Show Notes:

Dr. E. Wyn’s James website on Ann Griffiths: https://www.anngriffiths.cardiff.ac.uk/

Dr. James’ book, Flame in the Mountains:

https://www.ylolfa.com/products/9781784614546/flame-in-the-mountains

In response to our listener questions, check out the following episodes:

Episode: 21: https://kidstalkchurchhistory.podbean.com/e/early-missions-to-china/

Episode 30: https://kidstalkchurchhistory.podbean.com/e/the-medieval-church-and-the-protestant-reformation/