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Join Rev. Steve Zank and Kip Fox from the Center for Worship Leadership at Concordia University Irvine as they explore the beauty and depth of Lutheran worship. Reflecting CWL’s mission to encourage, equip, and empower leaders of worship, each episode moves from theology to practice, connecting the church’s heritage with the realities of leading worship in today’s diverse contexts.
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4 Dimensions: Encounter
In this episode, Kip and Steve take a closer look at encounter as one of the four dimensions of Lutheran worship, drawing from Dr. Timothy Maschke’s Gathered Guests. They explore how ceremonies, music, and the proclamation of God’s Word sha
4 Dimensions of Worship
In this episode, Kip and Steve explore four dimensions of Lutheran worship—encounter, education, evangelism, and expression—drawing from Dr. Timothy Maschke’s book Gathered Guests. Together, they consider how these dimensions interact and c
Psalm 90
In this episode, Kip and Steve are joined by Cara Berg to go behind the songwriting process for Psalm 90, part of the Psalm Library initiative. Together, they explore the collaboration between songwriters and theologians in bringing ancient
Ever Reign
In this episode, Kip and Steve are joined by Dr. Lisa Clark to go behind the song “Ever Reign” from the Always album. Together, they explore the collaborative writing process, unpack the song’s lyrics and imagery, and discuss the theologica
No Other Voice
In this episode, Kip and Steve are joined by Dr. Lisa Clark to go behind the song “No Other Voice” from the Always album. Together, they explore the collaborative songwriting process, unpack the song’s lyrics and themes of comfort and commu
Always
In this episode of The Lutheran Worship Podcast, Kip Fox and Steve Zank take a deep dive into “Always,” the title track from The Songwriter Initiative’s album Always. They explore the story behind the song, its songwriting process and theol
Faithful to the End
In this episode, Kip and Steve are joined by Nathan Huse and Jordan Miller to go behind the song “Faithful to the End” from the Songwriter Initiative. Together, they explore how the song emerged from a collaborative songwriting retreat and
What God Does With Sinners
In this episode, Kip and Steve go behind the song “What God Does With Sinners” from the Always album. Joined along the way by Cara Berg, they unpack the collaborative songwriting process, the theological inspiration behind the lyrics, and t
Confession & Absolution: Forms
In this episode, Kip and Steve explore the history and theology of confession and absolution in Lutheran worship. They trace two major traditions, including the Mecklenburg and Saxon forms, examining their development, translation, placemen
The Three Cultures of Worship Songwriting: Involvement
In this episode, Kip and Steve continue their exploration of the three cultures of songwriting, focusing especially on the involvement approach and the importance of congregational participation. They consider what motivates people to sing,
The Three Cultures of Worship Songwriting
In this episode, Kip and Steve explore three cultures that shape how music is written and experienced: Mastery, Consumer, and Involvement. They examine the assumptions and goals behind each approach and consider how cultural context affects
Inside the 2026 WALi Summit
In this episode, Kip and Steve preview the upcoming Worship Arts Leader Initiative (WALi) Summit and the vision behind gathering worship leaders from across the church. They discuss the three core competencies of worship leadership, the imp
Lutheran Response to NAR: Final Reflections
In this episode, Kip and Steve continue their examination of the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) by exploring the ethical and theological claims of the Prosperity Gospel. They discuss how prosperity teaching shapes expectations about wealth
Lutheran Response to NAR: Faith
In this episode, Kip Fox and Steve Zank are joined by Rev. Dr. Robert Kolb to continue comparing the theology of the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) with the Lutheran Confessions. Together, they examine the differing understandings of faith
Lutheran Response to NAR: The Theology of the Cross
In this episode, Kip Fox and Steve Zank are joined by Rev. Dr. Robert Kolb as they continue their Lutheran response to the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR). Together, they explore Luther’s distinction between the theologian of the cross and
Lutheran Response to NAR: Prosperity
In this episode, Kip Fox and Steve Zank are joined by Rev. Dr. Robert Kolb as they continue their examination of the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) movement. Together, they compare these theological claims with the Lutheran Confessions, ex
Rethinking Lex Orandi Lex Credendi: A Lutheran Model
In this episode, Kip and Steve explore the reciprocal relationship between doctrine and practice, introducing a framework for understanding how theology shapes worship and how worship, in turn, forms the Christian life. Building on the conc
Dogma is the Norm for the Liturgy
In this episode, Kip and Steve continue their exploration of lex orandi, lex credendi, examining how the phrase has been understood in Roman Catholic, Anglican, and Lutheran contexts. With reference to Hermann Sasse and others, they conside
Lex Orandi Lex Credendi?
In this episode, Kip and Steve explore the history, meaning, and controversy surrounding the phrase 'lex orandi, lex credendi'. Tracing its origins and historical context, they examine common misunderstandings, questions of attribution, and
2026 Songwriting Retreat
In this episode, Kip and Steve discuss the annual songwriter retreat hosted by the Center for Worship Leadership at Concordia University Irvine. With participants from more than 20 states, the retreat brings songwriters together for collabo
Doctrine & Practice
In this episode, Kip and Steve explore the relationship between theology and practice in Lutheran worship. The conversation examines how worship both expresses and shapes belief, considering themes such as theology in liturgy, theology thro
Searching for the "Good Song" (Tönsing)
In this episode, Kip and Steve explore different approaches used to select songs for worship through the work of Gertrud Tönsing. They consider common approaches to song selection—including emotional, evangelistic, aesthetic, theological, a
Luther's Theology of Music: Part 5 (Luther)
In this episode, Kip and Steve continue drawing from Kip’s Master’s thesis to explore the theological and practical implications of music in Lutheran worship. They consider tradition and innovation, emotion and expression, instrumentation a
Luther's Theology of Music: Part 4 (Luther)
In this episode, Kip and Steve continue their exploration of Luther’s theology of music through themes drawn from Kip’s Master’s thesis. The conversation examines Luther’s understanding of music as both gift and proclamation, reflecting on
Luther's Theology of Music: Part 3 (Luther)
In this episode, Kip and Steve explore Luther’s theology of beauty, drawing from themes in Kip’s Master’s thesis. The conversation considers the hiddenness of God and the paradox at the heart of Christian beauty, connecting Luther’s doctrin
Luther's Theology of Music: Part 2 (Calvin)
In this episode, Kip and Steve draw from Kip’s Master’s thesis to explore the contrasting views of John Calvin and Martin Luther on music in worship. Focusing on Calvin’s approach, they examine his caution around music—emphasizing a unified
Luther's Theology of Music: Part 1 (Plato & Augustine)
In this episode, Kip and Steve draw from Kip’s Master’s thesis to explore how the influence of Plato and Augustine interacts with Luther’s theology of music. They trace key ideas about beauty, pleasure, and the power of music, highlighting
How Money Shapes What We Sing
In this episode, Kip and Steve explore the role of major publishing entities in shaping today’s worship music landscape. The conversation examines how industry influence affects what songs are written, distributed, and widely sung, and the
Missa Catechumenorum
In this episode, Kip and Steve are joined by Rev. Dr. Kent Burreson to explore the distinction between the Missa Catechumenorum and the Missa Fidelium, highlighting the significance of the Service of the Word in the life and mission of the
The Craft of Leading on Acoustic
In this episode, Kip and Steve are joined by Brendan Knorp to explore the role of guitar in worship and the broader responsibilities of a worship arts director. The conversation reflects on the importance of musical formation, the challenge
