Music Expresses Something Deep In the Heart of Man with Gary Rhodes | Ep. 8

Have you ever thought of why God created music or how we can worship Him while we play classical music?  Gary Rhodes covers all of these philosophical questions and more from a retired worship minister's point of view.  Gary has had feet in both the classical and sacred music worlds for much of his life, so you will not want to miss my engaging conversation with him! 

Discussion Questions -- Try reflecting on your own or with a group:)

- Why did God create music?

- What does it say about the character of God that He chose to gift us with music?

- Why is it important to seek excellence in our playing, but dangerous to pursue perfectionism?  What is the difference between the two? 

- How can I greater engage my heart in worship while I play?  How can I greater engage my heart in worship as I live life this week?

- Am I a part of a Biblically sound church family?  If not, what steps might I take to invest in a local church?

- May God desire me to use my musical gifts to worship Him at church? 

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction
• 2:08 Get to Know Gary
• 10:01 Student Led Church Orchestra!
• 11:16 An Unexpected Injury
• 15:32 The Call to Worship Ministry
• 19:50 Gary's Way of Developing a Worship Team
• 22:36 The Vision for Variety and Creativity in Worship
• 27:44 The Blessing of Using our Musical Gifts to Serve the Church and Worship the Lord
• 29:25 Excellence As Unto the Lord
• 32:46 What Can a Small Church Do to Seek Greater Excellence?
• 38:21 Cultivating a Heart of Worship
• 44:51 Why Did God Create Music?
• 49:51 Encouragement for Classical Musicians
• 55:49 Outro