Hymnology Archive Podcast

15. An interview with guitarist Jonathan Crossley

Jonathan discusses his album Deep and Wide (made with his wife, Iliska Crossley), his experiences with Every Nation Ministries in South Africa, and his current research i

14. An interview with composer-scholar Stephen Newby about Andraé Crouch

Dr. Stephen M. Newby of Baylor University discusses his book Soon and Very Soon: The Transformative Music and Ministry of Andraé Crouch, his new Symphony No. 2: Ode to An

13. An interview with singer Margaret Garrett about the Wesleys and their composer friends

Dr. Garrett discusses the musical lives of John and Charles Wesley, including their contemporaries George Frideric Handel, John Frederick Lampe, Thomas Arne, Jonathan Bat

12. An interview with Indelible Grace director Kevin Twit

Kevin talks about the new Indelible Grace album, including new and returning personnel, the long delay since the last studio album, his vast network of musical friends, t

11. An interview with audiophile Steve Krampitz on Bill and Gloria Gaither

Record collector and former radio host Steve Krampitz talks about the music and careers of Bill and Gloria Gaither, especially their song “Because He Lives,” and his pers

10. An interview with radio host Sande Rose, with Teresa Acton and Richard Nichols

Excerpts from Chris Fenner’s appearance on the Sande Rose radio show in Detroit, with co-hosts Teresa Acton and Richard Nichols. Chris answers burning questions: What is

9. An interview with D.J. Bulls

D.J. Bulls is worship and communications minister at Glenwood Church, Tyler, Texas, choir director at Tyler Legacy High School, and owner of fearless4you music. In this e

8. An interview with Dan Damon

Musician and hymn writer Dan Damon talks about his latest album, Needed Time: Spirituals (a collaboration with bassist Kurt Ribak), and his previous album, I Offer You My

7. An interview with A. Jeffrey LaValley

Gospel composer and musician A. Jeffrey LaValley shares the story behind his best-known song, “Revelation 19:1 (Hallelujah, salvation and glory),” speaks to his adaptatio

6. An interview with Bishop Larry Roberts

The longtime music director and pastor of Trinity All Nations Church in Chicago talks about his music and his legacy, including his songs “I’ve got a feeling everything’s

5. A sonic journey through Precious Memories

In this episode, we explore the long recorded history of “Precious memories,” starting with the original version by John B.F. Wright, then the gospel choir adaptation by

4. An interview with hymnal editor Dan Kreider

Dan Kreider is music director at Grace Immanuel Bible Church and founder of HymnWorks, which produces hymnals. Together we discuss one of his favorite hymns (“Faith of ou

3. The life and hymns of Joseph Hart, with Brian Najapfour

Filipino-Canadian pastor Brian Najapfour joins me to discuss the life and hymns of British pastor Joseph Hart.

2. The life and music of William Billings, with Leonard Raybon

Chris Fenner discusses the life and musical works of early American composer William Billings with guest Dr. Leonard Raybon (Tulane University), including Dr. Raybon’s ch

1. Introductory interview with Sam Rose

Chris Fenner talks with Sam Rose about their backgrounds in singing hymns, and they discuss a couple of their favorite hymns, “Be thou my vision” and “My shepherd will su