Music News And The Bible.

Nicki Minaj, popular rapper and songwriter, recently set her followers on Twitter abuzz with her praises to God for her new television project. Minaj tweeted that she is "Blessed. Highly favored." and "in love with God's mercy" . Commenting on Minaj's tweets, the Christian Post reports that Nicki Minaj "took to Twitter to glorify God". Really? Nicki Minaj is glorifying God? Do the Scriptures say anything about what is glorifying to God? Tune in to this episode, as I examine Nicki Minaj's performances and her words, in light of God's character and His control over His own glory.

Celine Dion-- ever-popular since the hit from The Titanic-- is facing a heavy sorrow during what should be a joyous holiday season. Due to a fatal cancer diagnosis, this could be her final Christmas with her husband. The impending loss that this singer is facing reminds us all that Christmas is not always filled with unbounded joy. Even during the first Christmas, there was bittersweetness. Listen to today's show for a biblical perspective on the joy and sadness of Christmas.

Gospel singer and Season Three winner of BET's Sunday Best, Le'Andria Johnson is now a pastor on Preachers of Atlanta. Her church and her message are based on the idea of "Imperfect People Changing". She's out on the streets of Atlanta "witnessing" while smoking and handing out cigarettes, but she's not wallowing in sin, she says. She's "keeping it real" and just depending on God's forgiveness. Le'Andria Johnson continues drinking, cursing and swearing because "God's grace is sufficient". So is she right? Is that what grace allows? Or is she deceiving herself? Listen to today's show for a Biblical answer.

It would seem that there is something going on with Justin Bieber. He's creating a stir lately with sharing "his testimony", praying after concerts, and now with his new album "Purpose". The one-time image of a reckless ladies man is beginning to shift. So what's behind it? Is Bieber having a modern-day "Solomon experience"? In Ecclesiastes, Solomon acquired wealth, amusement, property, women, etc. and found that it was all vanity. The end of all things was to "love God and keep His commandments". Are we witnessing Justin Bieber on the road to the same conclusion? Listen to today's show to find out

This is the conclusion of my highlights from Pastor G. Craige Lewis' response to Franklin's new album "Losing My Religion". In this 2nd half, Pastor G. Craige hones in on the man-centered, flesh-focus of Kirk's thinking during the Breakfast Club interview. After listening to this exposition, we are all challenged to ask: If Kirk Franklin is losing his religion, what does that mean for all those whom he influences?

In its season finale, the ABC show Scandal used the hymn Silent Night as a backdrop for murder. What followed was a mockery of all that the popular hymn represents. In this episode, I examine the truths of Scripture as reflected by the hymn Silent Night, and as contrasted by the depictions of the characters in Scandal. This broadcast also includes special clips from interviews of Kerry Washington so that you can see her views for yourself. Tune in to today's broadcast for an in depth look at the Music, the Murder and the Mockery.

In its season finale, the ABC show Scandal used the hymn Silent Night as a backdrop for murder. What followed was a mockery of all that the popular hymn represents. In this episode, I examine the truths of Scripture as reflected by the hymn Silent Night, and as contrasted by the depictions of the characters in Scandal. This broadcast also includes special clips from interviews of Kerry Washington so that you can see her views for yourself. Tune in to today's broadcast for an in depth look at the Music, the Murder and the Mockery.

Pastor G. Craige Lewis, founder of Ex Ministries, gave his response to Franklin's new album " Losing My Religion". Pastor G. Craige gives a solidly Biblical dissection of Kirk's Breakfast Club interview. Although I've dealt with many of the same issues in former shows, G. Craige's presentation was just too good not to share with our listeners. So in this show I share some of my favorite highlights from his sermon so that you can decide for yourself, "Should Kirk, should any of us, be losing our religion?"

At a TobyMac concert this weekend, the singer used that platform to address Ferguson, and other examples of racial division. The drummer of TobyMac's band, Diverse City, spoke at length on disunity in the Body of Christ and the resulting breakdowns in our culture. They rallied Christians to heal the division through unity in Christ. So, what do the Scriptures say about unity? What would our culture look like if the Church was unified? Listen to the show for a look at the book of Acts, to see what a unified church can do in their culture.

In the second half of Tedashii's interview, he zeroed in on the "black" aspect of the show "Black Jesus" and whether or not "ethnic accuracy" matters to him about who Jesus is. I weigh in on whether or not we are free to make up our "own versions" of Jesus: black, white or otherwise. What do other cultures have to say about Jesus? Does the scripture have anything to say about what details of the person of Jesus are "up for interpretation"? Listen to today's show to find out!

In a recent interview, Christian Rapper Tedashii said he was not offended by the comedy show Black Jesus. "It's just funny TV," he concluded. In today's show, I've played a clip of his interview so that you can hear Tedashii's point of view for yourselves. Then, I outline two characteristics of the show "Black Jesus"-- its irreverence, and its idolatry. For today's show I deal with irreverence and why we SHOULD be offended by it. (FYI: I have not watched, but have researched & read about for this show)

The gospel singer has learned to endure his fair share of tragedy with his father's death in 2011, his mother's death in 2013, and his sister's death earlier this year before Trinity's. On his way home to celebrate the life of his niece, McClurkin had asked followers on social media for prayer. I will seek to give some practical ways to deal with death from Psa 23

Kirk Franklin says, "Religion, throughout the years, has become a very oppressive thing that doesn't allow people to get to know the God it was created to try to lead them to.So basically, it's just like marriage cannot guarantee -intimacy, religion doesn't guarantee relationship." Is Kirk wrong? Is Christianity just a relationship and not religion?

In this episode I will discuss seven biblical reasons why I believe Hillary Clinton will not make a good president. And the reasons have nothing to do with her ability, her experience in politics or her polices, Even though I may not agree with them. having a woman as president is not good for this nation or any nation.

In this episode will be dealing with the question is it wrong Christian to listen to secular music Sean and I will discuss some of the implications

In this episode will be dealing with the question is it wrong for a Christian to listen to secular music Sean and I will discuss some of the implications

Sean & I will begin a series dealing with some of the questions that Christians are asking about music

Sean & I will begin a series dealing with some of the questions that Christians are asking about music

Christian band Jars of Clay was supposed to be setting out on a 20th anniversary tour—but if the latest controversy is any indication, not many fans will be celebrating.I will discuss 10 Reasons Why Homosexual “Marriage” is Harmful and Must be Opposed

Sean and I will seek to answer many questions people are asking about music.from the bible