Evolution of Contemporary Christian Music: From Hymnal to Pentecostal–Charismatic Worship
The DNA of Christian Music
In the early church, Psalms were sung in simple, monotone...
The Problem With Hillsong’s Peace (2018)
Released in 2018 by Hillsong Young & Free, PEACE targeted teens and young adults with a pop/EDM sound. While...
Cody Carnes Firm Foundation: From Sure Foundation to "He Won’t"
Therapeutic Praise: Firm Foundation "He Won’t" (Carnes, 2021)
When Cody Carnes released Firm Foundation (He...
Therapeutic Worship: 3 Problems with Contemporary Christian Music
By around 2015, much of Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) shifted toward songs of personal encouragement and supplication,...
Criticism of Kari Jobe: Should Churches Sing Her Songs?
Revelation Song, Forever, and The Blessing
Kari Jobe is one of the most familiar names in contemporary...
Emotional Setup Behind Many Contemporary Christian Music (CCM)
Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) reshaped worship in the 1990s, led by Hillsong, with spotlights, rising vocals, dazzling...
Popular CCM “Christian Songs” That Call for Discernment: “Way Maker”
Scriptures support titles
One of the most popular Christian songs recently sung in churches worldwide is...
Phil Wickham's 'Hymn of Heaven': A Counterculture in Contemporary Christian Music or a Charismatic Copy?
Hymn of Heaven (2021) appeared to mark a countercultural move...
