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More Than a Song - Discovering the Truth of Scripture Hidden in Today's Popular Christian Music
Michelle Nezat
More Than a Song is a bi-weekly podcast dedicated to helping you discover the truth of Scripture hidden in today's popular Christian music. Each episode teaches you to connect portions of God's Word with the songs you're singing along with on the radio to help you meditate on Truths that will transform your way of thinking and, ultimately, your life.
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#504: "Still Waters (Psalm 23)" by Leanna Crawford
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Send us a text There’s a phrase I often use in my prayers for others. I pray that God will go before them, behind them, and that His hand of blessing will be on their heads. Little did I know that Leanna Crawford's song "Still Waters (Psalm 23)" would guide me to a place that beautifully depicts our Father's conduct. Nor did I know how refreshing G…
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#503: "Take You At Your Word” by Cody Carnes & Benjamin William Hastings
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Send us a text In a day and age where you can't seem to trust anyone, Cody Carnes and Benjamin William Hastings sing an anthem that resonates with me. "Take You At Your Word" caused me to explore why we can take God at His Word and how to do it. Let's take our cue from a group of people in Acts and examine the Scriptures together. In this episode, …
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#502: "Good Day" by Forrest Frank
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Send us a text Some truths we use in our everyday language might change how we think and respond to life if we think deeply about them. Forrest Frank has a song out, "Good Day," that I've used as the celebration theme song for the release of my new novel, "A Seat at the Table." However, the lyrics inspired me to meditate on Scripture in a new way. …
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#501: "The Table" by Jonathan Traylor
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Send us a text When my mom shared Jonathan Traylor's song "The Table" with me, I knew I wanted to use it as a launching point on the podcast closest to my debut novel release, "A Seat at the Table." I contend that the world sees a "seat at the table" as an opportunity for power and influence. But what does Scripture say about having a seat at the t…
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#500: "Take It All Back" by Tauren Wells
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Send us a text Grab the Episode Guide HERE. The enemy of our souls has many names in Scripture. One verse often attributed to him describes him as a thief. Tauran Wells, in his new song "Take It All Back," declares he's taking back what the enemy stole. That thief's schemes to destroy us stand in direct opposition to the abundant life Jesus offers.…
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#499: "That's My King" by CeCe Winans
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Send us a text It's time to meditate on how amazing Jesus Christ, the Alpha and Omega and Lamb of God really is. And when you do, it should cause you to jump up and tell everyone what CeCe Winans sings about in her song, "That's My King." We're headed back to Revelation in this episode, looking to see what we can learn from the worship responses to…
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Send us a text Grab an Episode Guide for this episode! CLICK HERE We know we can't know the day or the hour, but we do know one thing—King Jesus is returning! When John Rich sings about Christ's return in his song "Revelation," it inspired me to pick up the book of prophecy and read it again. Join me on a journey through Revelation with a unique wa…
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#497: "By His Wounds" by David Leonard
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Send us a text Grab an Episode Guide for this episode! CLICK HERE What happens when we take a phrase or a verse in God's Word out of context? We may misinterpret the meaning altogether, which is awful, but by doing so, we may miss out on the real, rich meaning God intended all along. David Leonard's song "By His Wounds" sent me to God's Word to see…
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Special Edition: Brad Pauquette on Friday With Friends
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Send us a text In this episode, I have the privilege of hosting my friend Brad Pauquette to talk about how God's Word influences his personal and professional life and his new book, The Novel Matrix. Brad is my book coach and developmental editor for my novel, A Seat at the Table, which will be released in October. One of the reasons I partnered wi…
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#496: "Thy Word / Where Else Would I Go” by Shane & Shane
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Send us a text Grab an Episode Guide for this episode! CLICK HERE A few years ago, my daughter raided our closet for a "vintage" windbreaker set for 90's day during Homecoming week at school. (Don't judge. I can't be the only one who hordes old clothes.) While I hope color-blocking never comes back into style, I love a good vintage tune like the re…
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#495: "Walk With Jesus” by Consumed By Fire
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Send us a text CLICK HERE for the episode guide to help you connect with Scripture through this song. Who are your top five closest friends? Have you ever thought that those you spend the most time with determine your direction? And your direction determines your destination. When Consumed By Fire sings "Walk With Jesus," we are reminded that we ar…
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Special Edition: Rachel Cash of Mixtape Theology on Friday With Friends
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Send us a text While my podcast is a solo show, I still want a venue to introduce you to these friends as examples of the multifaceted ways God works in and through His people. In this episode, I have the privilege of hosting my friend Rachel Cash, co-author of Mixtape Theology, to talk about her dedication to God's Word and the pivotal decisions s…
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Send us a text CLICK HERE for the episode guide to help you connect with Scripture through this song. I love a good play on words. When you do a quick Google search of grave robbers, you discover it's a worldwide phenomenon usually perpetrated to take and profit from valuable artifacts or personal property. Crowder’s song “Grave Robber” attributes …
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#493: "My God Can" by Katy Nichole (feat. Naomi Raine)
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Send us a text CLICK HERE for the episode guide to help you connect with Scripture through this song. Life can throw us curve balls that threaten to derail us. In fact, if we aren't rooted in Christ, we may even fall into despair. Katy Nichole and Naomi Raine sing about everything our God can do, even when we cannot. Their song "Our God Can" gives …
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#492: "The Prodigal" by Josiah Queen
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Send us a text CLICK HERE for the episode guide to help you connect with Scripture through this song. Growing up, my mom and stepdad used to listen to Paul Harvey. He was a radio broadcaster famous for telling "the rest of the story." When Josiah Queen sings "The Prodigal," I'm sure you're thinking of the famous parable Jesus taught. However, we wi…
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#491: "Don't Stop Praying" by Matthew West
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Send us a text CLICK HERE for the episode guide to help you connect with Scripture through this song. I need the reminder. I need the nudge. I get discouraged and feel the temptation to stop asking God for his __________________ (you fill in the blank). Matthew West exhorts us toward something the Bible says: "Don't Stop Praying." On a good day, I'…
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#490: "I Believe" by Phil Wickham
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Send us a text CLICK HERE for the episode guide to help you connect with Scripture through this song. Do you know what you believe? Are you grounded in the knowledge and understanding of your faith? Our faith is not blind and unfounded. Rather, it is rooted in a Person Who brings all things from the darkness into light. Every once in a while, it's …
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