Deep Dive Worship Episode 21: I created a song book back in the 90's when I was a youth pastor. One of my youth group students sent me a digital copy of that book, and this is a sentimental journey courtesy of "The Song Book."

Deep Dive Worship Episode 20: Are you a trusting person?  Do you accept people at their word? In this episode, we’ll explore a hymn that features the topic of trust.  This is deep dive worship, a podcast that explores creative works by creative people who honor our creative God.  Let’s dive in.

Deep Dive Worship Episode 19: Have you ever considered how powerful a comma is?  This little punctuation mark could very well be the thing that keeps your poor grandmother from becoming the main course of your Christmas dinner.  You can either say, “This Christmas we are having our grandmother for dinner.” Or “This Christmas we are having our grandmother, for dinner.”  In this episode we’ll talk about how a comma can help explain one of the most misunderstood Christmas Carols that we sing at Christmas. 

Deep Dive Worship Episode 18: In this episode I have a conversation with artist and retired Lutheran pastor, Joel Nickel, who served in parishes in Detroit, Michigan, Chicago and Champaign, Illinois and Stayton, Oregon for a total of 45 years.

Deep Dive Worship Episode 17: Have you ever had to give a testimony?  Were you ever the witness of an accident or a crime and had to tell authorities what you observed?  Have you ever had to stand up in a campfire meeting and give your testimony?   In this episode, we’ll talk about the power of a personal testimony.  This is Deep Dive Worship, exploring creative works, by creative people who honor our creative God.  Let’s dive in.

Deep Dive Worship Episode 14: In this episode we’ll explore a dramatic monologue, talk with the author, and discuss what inspired this thought provoking creation.  Deep Dive Worship is a podcast that explores creative works, by creative people, that celebrate our creative God.  Let’s dive in!

Deep Dive Worship Episode 13: In this episode we’ll explore the value of the entire earth and then hear from three individuals about what it means to give everything. This is Deep Dive Worship, a podcast that explores creative works by creative people who celebrate our creative God.  Let’s dive in!

Deep Dive Worship Episode 12: This episode is part 2 of the 3 part series on the hymn “When I Survey The Wondrous Cross” by Isaac Watts. This episode explores verses 2 and 3 of the hymn. We explore the concept of what it means to sacrifice ourselves to Jesus Christ.

Deep Dive Worship Episode 11: This is part 1 of a 3 part series on the hymn "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" by Isaac Watts. In this episode we explore the message of the cross and what that means for all mankind.

Deep Dive Worship Episode 10: “Flight 203” is a song I wrote back in my college days during the late 70’s. The song was inspired by a conversation I had with a commercial airline pilot.  During the course of our conversation, the urban legend of not allowing two Christian pilots to fly a commercial flight together.  There is no evidence to verify the veracity of the legend, but it was enough for me to write a song about it. 

Deep Dive Worship Episode 9: If you had to choose between all that the world has to offer and Jesus, what would you choose? This episode explores the answer to that question by way of the classic hymn, "Give Me Jesus" written by Fanny J. Crosby.

Deep Dive Worship Episode 8: In this episode, we explore the famous carol, “Silent Night.” Tamara McGinnis explores the state of the world when Silent Night was written, and dives into the message that this famous Christmas Carol communicates to us.

Deep Dive Worship Episode 7: Mark McCoin, the author of "Let Your Love Rain Down" talks about the circumstances surrounding the creation of this song and the message he wanted to communicate.

Deep Dive Worship Episode 6:

I interview Artist and Storyteller, Beth Niquette about her artwork, inspiration, and her desire to give glory to God.

Deep Dive Worship Episode 5:

I explore the truths found in this inspirational hymn, and how those truths can be a source of encouragement to stay strong in your faith.

Deep Dive Worship Episode 4: We explore the life of Joseph Scriven and what inspired him to write a poem for his mother, which eventually became the beloved hymn, "What A Friend We Have In Jesus."

Deep Dive Worship Episode 3: “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms.” We take a look at the circumstances that inspired the writing of this hymn. We also dive into the deep meaning and comfort that can be found in the words of the hymn.

Deep Dive Worship Episode 2: "I Need Thee Every Hour." We explore the life of Anne Hawks, the author of the hymn, and dive into the rich meaning of the words written by Anne Hawks.

Deep Dive Worship Episode 1: I explore the Hymn, "Precious Lord, Take My Hand." I sit down with my friend Del Huntington and talk about how Thomas Dorsey, the author of the hymn, was inspired to write the hymn.