• 11 Christmas Music

  • Dec 9 2023
  • Length: 47 mins
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11 Christmas Music

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  • Summary In this episode, Tim and Alex discuss their Christmas decorations and the tradition of decorating the Christmas tree. They also explore the history and significance of the Christmas pickle ornament. The conversation then shifts to the power of Christmas music and its ability to convey emotion and move the soul. Tim and Alex share their favorite Christmas albums and hymns, highlighting the familiarity and anticipation that comes with listening to these songs each year. They discuss the theological significance of music and its ability to bring people together. The conversation also touches on the divisiveness of music and the importance of approaching it with care and attentiveness. They conclude by emphasizing the need to listen to one another and to the divine in order to fully experience the power of music and tradition. This conversation explores the connection between singing and listening, highlighting the idea that creation happened because it listened. The importance of listening in singing is emphasized, drawing parallels to the need for listening in salvation and redemption. The conversation also discusses the tendency to make decisions in a self-referential way and the risks associated with it. The pain of perfect pitch is explored, raising theological questions about the experience of God and the earth. The chapter concludes with a reflection on God's grace in our imperfect singing and a call to support the podcast. Takeaways Christmas music has the power to convey emotion and move the soul. Familiarity and tradition play a significant role in the enjoyment of Christmas music. Music has the ability to bring people together and create a sense of community. Approaching music with attentiveness and care can help bridge the secular-sacred divide and foster a deeper connection with the divine. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Christmas Decorations 01:11 Decorating the Christmas Tree 03:11 The History of the Christmas Pickle 04:09 Fake Christmas Trees 05:20 The Significance of Christmas Music 06:06 The Power of Music 07:09 Favorite Christmas Albums 09:35 Favorite Christmas Hymns 10:50 The Theological Significance of Music 16:56 The Divisiveness of Music 18:51 The Secular-Sacred Divide 20:33 The Importance of Tradition and Familiarity 23:17 The Popularity of Christmas Music 26:08 The Power of Repetition and Tradition 28:00 The Role of Music in Church 31:56 The Danger of Oversacralizing 35:43 The Need for Attentiveness 38:56 The Importance of Perspective and Listening 39:39 Listening to the Divine 40:14 Creation Happened Because It Listened 41:13 The Importance of Listening in Singing 42:02 Making Decisions in a Self-Referential Way 43:34 The Pain of Perfect Pitch 44:23 God's Grace in Our Imperfect Singing 45:23 Closing Remarks and Call to Support the Podcast
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