Audio Deacon

<p>Audio Deacon provides music reviews and lists of albums to teach maturing Christians <em>how</em> to listen to records and <em>what</em> music to consume in our modern age. </p><p>Audio Deacon also serves as a resource to parents, guiding them in modern music’s contents, glories, pitfalls, and conversations.</p>

A Lovely Debut Folk Record from Fielder

In today's episode, we're taking a look at the lovely debut record from Fielder. Listen to the Album! Spotify Apple Music __________________________ Links: The Audio Deacon Substack Twitter Facebook We live in a world of music because the Creator is the God of music. But in our age, musical enjoyment and participation has taken a severe nose-dive, resulting in reluctant music-makers and confused consumers. Audio Deacon aims to correct this problem in our musical lives. This podcast ...

08-28
22:02

An "Album of the Year" Contender from Racing Mount Pleasant

In today's episode, we're taking a look at the stunning self-titled record from Racing Mount Pleasant. Listen to the Album! Spotify Apple Music __________________________ Links: The Audio Deacon Substack Twitter Facebook We live in a world of music because the Creator is the God of music. But in our age, musical enjoyment and participation has taken a severe nose-dive, resulting in reluctant music-makers and confused consumers. Audio Deacon aims to correct this problem in our musical live...

08-15
16:03

Listening to Prince with Grandma: The Records That Made Adam Wright (The Corner Room)

Today, we have our first artist interview! Adam Wright is the founder of The Corner Room, a project that sets Scripture to music for meditation and memorization. The Corner Room on Apple Music The Corner Room on Spotify The Corner Room on Youtube The Corner Room Website __________________________ Links: The Audio Deacon Substack Twitter Facebook __________________________ We live in a world of music because the Creator is the God of music. But in our age, musical enjoyment and pa...

08-07
59:25

Pop Music and Parodic Memory

In today's episode we're discussing pop music, wisdom, and what we can call "parodic memory" when singing songs of the past. __________________________ Links: The Audio Deacon Substack Twitter Facebook We live in a world of music because the Creator is the God of music. But in our age, musical enjoyment and participation has taken a severe nose-dive, resulting in reluctant music-makers and confused consumers. Audio Deacon aims to correct this problem in our musical lives. This podcast pro...

07-25
11:15

Benson Boone: American Heart

In today's episode, we're taking a look at Benson Boone's American Heart. __________________________ Links: The Audio Deacon Substack Twitter Facebook We live in a world of music because the Creator is the God of music. But in our age, musical enjoyment and participation has taken a severe nose-dive, resulting in reluctant music-makers and confused consumers. Audio Deacon aims to correct this problem in our musical lives. This podcast provides brief music reviews, lists of recordings...

07-18
15:39

Creedence Clearwater Revival: Green River

This Fourth of July, we’re diving into a quintessential American record: Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Green River. To listen to this album, click a link below. Listen: Apple Music | Spotify __________________________ Links: The Audio Deacon Substack Twitter Facebook We live in a world of music because the Creator is the God of music. But in our age, musical enjoyment and participation has taken a severe nose-dive, resulting in reluctant music-makers and confused consumers. Audio D...

07-04
12:18

Watchhouse: Rituals

In today's episode, we're taking a look at the lovely new record from Watchhouse titled Rituals. To listen to this album, click a link below. Listen: Apple Music | Spotify __________________________ Links: The Audio Deacon Substack Twitter Facebook We live in a world of music because the Creator is the God of music. But in our age, musical enjoyment and participation has taken a severe nose-dive, resulting in reluctant music-makers and confused consumers. Audio Deacon aims to c...

06-13
12:17

Ben Rector: The Richest Man in the World

In today's episode, we're taking a look at Ben Rector's fantastic new record, The Richest Man in the World. To listen to this album, click a link below. Listen: Apple Music | Spotify __________________________ Links: The Audio Deacon Substack Twitter Facebook We live in a world of music because the Creator is the God of music. But in our age, musical enjoyment and participation has taken a severe nose-dive, resulting in reluctant music-makers and confused consumers. Audio Deaco...

05-30
15:30

Arcade Fire: Pink Elephant

In today's episode, we're taking a look at Arcade Fire's new introspective and subdued project, Pink Elephant. To listen to this album, click a link below. Listen: Apple Music | Spotify __________________________ Links: The Audio Deacon Substack Twitter Facebook We live in a world of music because the Creator is the God of music. But in our age, musical enjoyment and participation has taken a severe nose-dive, resulting in reluctant music-makers and confused consumers. Audio Deacon ...

05-17
13:03

New Music from Mobley, Natalia Lafourcade, and Stewart Copeland

In today's episode, we discuss 3 new records, each one different than the last. To listen to these records, find the links below. Mobley: We Do Not Fear Ruins Apple Music | Spotify Stewart Copeland: Wild Concerto Apple Music | Spotify Natalia Lafourcade: Cancionera Apple Music | Spotify __________________________ Links: The Audio Deacon Substack Twitter Facebook We live in a world of music because the Creator is the God of music. But in our age, musical enjoyment and particip...

05-09
11:11

Gerald Clayton: Ones & Twos

In today's episode, we're taking a look at Gerald Clayton's excellent new jazz record, Ones and Twos. To listen to this album, click a link below. Listen: Apple Music | Spotify __________________________ Links: The Audio Deacon Substack Twitter Facebook We live in a world of music because the Creator is the God of music. But in our age, musical enjoyment and participation has taken a severe nose-dive, resulting in reluctant music-makers and confused consumers. Audio Deacon aims to c...

04-25
17:19

Good Friday: "Passio" by Arvo Pärt

In today's Good Friday episode, we're taking a look at Arvo Pärt's Passio. For the text and translation of this album, click HERE. To listen to this record, click a link below. Listen: Apple Music | Spotify __________________________ Links: The Audio Deacon Substack Twitter Facebook We live in a world of music because the Creator is the God of music. But in our age, musical enjoyment and participation has taken a severe nose-dive, resulting in reluctant music-makers and confused cons...

04-18
19:36

Wilder Adkins: All Throughout the Day

In today's episode, we cover the latest record from Wilder Adkins, All Throughout the Day. To listen to this record, click a link below. Listen: Apple Music | Spotify __________________________ Links: The Audio Deacon Substack Twitter Facebook We live in a world of music because the Creator is the God of music. But in our age, musical enjoyment and participation has taken a severe nose-dive, resulting in reluctant music-makers and confused consumers. Audio Deacon aims to correc...

04-11
07:55

Alison Krauss & Union Station: Arcadia

In today's episode, we cover the latest record from legendary bluegrass outfit, Alison Krauss and Union Station titled Arcadia. To listen to this record, click a link below. Listen: Apple Music | Spotify __________________________ Links: The Audio Deacon Substack Twitter Facebook We live in a world of music because the Creator is the God of music. But in our age, musical enjoyment and participation has taken a severe nose-dive, resulting in reluctant music-makers and confused consume...

04-04
17:43

Porter Robinson: Nurture

In today's episode, we cover the great 2021 record from Porter Robinson titled Nurture. To listen to this record, click a link below. Listen: Apple Music | Spotify __________________________ Links: The Audio Deacon Substack Twitter Facebook We live in a world of music because the Creator is the God of music. But in our age, musical enjoyment and participation has taken a severe nose-dive, resulting in reluctant music-makers and confused consumers. Audio Deacon aims to correct this p...

03-28
09:52

Young People, Taste, and Formation

In today's episode, we discuss young people and the gift of formation, before we introduce 5 new records to dig into this weekend. For the Substack article on youth and formation, click HERE. - To listen to these records, find the links below. Charles Wesley Godwin: Lonely Mountain Town EP Apple Music | Spotify Rumer: In Session Apple Music | Spotify Alex Ventlin and Kim Paterson: Conversations Apple Music | Spotify Dvorak: Symphony No 8 and 7, Carnaval Overture Apple Music | Spotify...

03-21
12:55

Panda Bear: Sinister Grift

In today's episode, we cover the great new record from Panda Bear. To listen to this record, click a link below. Listen: Apple Music | Spotify __________________________ Links: The Audio Deacon Substack Twitter Facebook We live in a world of music because the Creator is the God of music. But in our age, musical enjoyment and participation has taken a severe nose-dive, resulting in reluctant music-makers and confused consumers. Audio Deacon aims to correct this problem in our musical...

03-13
14:35

Echolalia

In today's episode, we cover the new self titled record from Echolalia. To listen to this record, click a link below. Listen: Apple Music | Spotify __________________________ Links: The Audio Deacon Substack Twitter Facebook We live in a world of music because the Creator is the God of music. But in our age, musical enjoyment and participation has taken a severe nose-dive, resulting in reluctant music-makers and confused consumers. Audio Deacon aims to correct this problem in our mu...

03-06
10:18

Sam Fender: People Watching

In today's episode, we cover the latest record from Sam Fender. To listen to this record, click a link below. Listen: Apple Music | Spotify __________________________ Links: The Audio Deacon Substack Twitter Facebook We live in a world of music because the Creator is the God of music. But in our age, musical enjoyment and participation has taken a severe nose-dive, resulting in reluctant music-makers and confused consumers. Audio Deacon aims to correct this problem in our musical li...

02-26
15:18

Piers Faccini & Ballaké Sissoko: Our Calling

Welcome to the Audio Deacon Podcast! In today's episode, we cover the latest record from Piers Faccini & Ballaké Sissoko. To listen to this record, click a link below. Listen: Apple Music | Spotify __________________________ Links: The Audio Deacon Substack Twitter Facebook We live in a world of music because the Creator is the God of music. But in our age, musical enjoyment and participation has taken a severe nose-dive, resulting in reluctant music-makers and confused consumers...

02-20
11:34

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