Ep. 272: The Loneliness Epidemic

By Daniel Markin | August 9, 2021

Loneliness has reached epidemic proportions. We have lost the art of connection and relationship, and it’s killing us. Odds are good that you have a loved one or friend whose struggle with addiction, mental illness, suicidal thoughts, or self-injury stems from loneliness. Maybe it’s you. Perhaps you’re feeling depressed or anxious, struggling with compulsive behavior,…

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Ep. 087: Church is Uncomfortable (and Essential)

By Isaac Dagneau | August 2, 2021

The church is uncomfortable. Especially having been seasoned since birth in our consumeristic culture, the church community can feel extremely weird and odd. Why? Because to do church well means to look not at yourself, but to look at God and others. In fact, embracing the “uncomfortability” of the church can really help you love…

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Why is Music Such a Big Issue in the Church?

By Isaac Dagneau | October 25, 2017

The Church Sings Apart from a few Christian leaders/denominations in history, the majority of churches have emphasized (and still do) some kind of “music and song” in each gathering. Whether it be led from a single organ, a 12-piece band, or a 75-person choir, church music is an essential component to each service. Why? Because…

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4 Key Characteristics of a Christian

By Isaac Dagneau | September 13, 2017

The Acts Church Reading about the church in Acts is exciting, but also convicting. Comparing the church then with the church now can be quite the contrast. This isn’t to say the church in Acts was perfect (Acts 5:1-11; 9:26; 12:15; 15:1-35, 39; 18:25-26), but it definitely represents a church that was unashamedly denying themselves,…

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Ep. 052: Rethinking Worship Music

By Isaac Dagneau | January 9, 2017

It’s a delight to be talking with songwriter and musical composer Cody Curtis (Psallos) this week on rethinking worship music. Cody, who has a doctorate in music composition, comes at music ministry with a great perspective – a perspective that may be lacking in the church today. Our conversation involves talking about the “blind follow…

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Seeker-Sensitive or Seeker-Serious?

By Isaac Dagneau | December 14, 2016

God’s Word is Piercing I’ve come to understand and experience that reading the Bible daily brings great joy.   I’ve come to know in part what King David meant when he wrote that God’s precepts rejoice the heart (Psalm 19:8). I’ve also experienced what the writer of Hebrews said about the Bible when they wrote…

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