Power Play

This is the fourth in a series of articles examining the parallels between the history of the Baptist church in America and the history of Old-Time String Band Music. Why it matters, here. There were...

Showtime

This is the third in a series of articles examining the parallels between the history of the Baptist church in America and the history of Old-Time String Band Music. Why it matters, here. Proponents of...

America’s Greatest Curse

This is the second in a series of articles examining the parallels between the history of the Baptist church in America and the history of Old-Time String Band Music. Why it matters, here. A hereditary...

Baptists and Banjos: Racism and a Chance for Redemption

When I began writing a mash up of Baptist history and country music, the resulting five part series was not what I had in mind. But the more I read and the more I...

Embellishments on the Past

This is the first in a series of articles examining the parallels between the history of the Baptist church in America and the history of Old-Time String Band Music. Why it matters, here. Whenever...

In Memoriam

September 3rd marks the tenth anniversary of the death of my dear friend and mentor, John Claypool. To commemorate his passing – and celebrate his enduring legacy – I’ve composed this reflection, portions of...

Sermon Remix