“Music transports us to the heavenly. It moves our souls and puts courage in our bones.”

On this episode of Theology on the Go, Jonathan and James engage in a heartfelt conversation with David and Barbara Lehman, authors of Hosannas Forever: Hymns of Heaven and Our Pilgrimage. In Hosannas Forever, David and Barbara include 52 hymns about heaven that speak to the trials, longings, and sufferings we’re facing. Each hymn is introduced with a brief biography of the author who penned the lyrics and a biography of the melody’s composer, followed by a devotional summary.

Today, they discuss the importance of hymns in Christian worship and how these songs can deepen our understanding of faith and hope, particularly in relation to heaven.

Unless the saints continually focus on the eternal, we will wrongly prioritize the temporal. – David Leeman

Join us as we explore the rich history of hymns, the stories behind them, and their role in guiding our hearts toward the eternal.

Thanks to the generosity of our friends at Moody Publishing, we are pleased to offer two listeners a copy of Hosannas Forever, with an accompanying CD. Enter here to win.

Show Notes

To check out other hymn books and resources by David & Barbara Leeman, go to https://hosannahymnals.com/

Back by popular demand, Jonathan and James continue their exploration of John Bunyan's classic, The Pilgrim's Progress, with expert Jeff Stivason. They delve into the harrowing encounter with Giant Despair, discussing themes of depression, guilt, and the importance of fellowship in overcoming despair.

Depression is not a monster that can do with us anything that it will. Depression is something that can be broken and that brokenness can come through the Word of God. – Jeff Stivason

With an emphasis on the power of God's promises, this episode offers a profound reflection on the human experience of suffering and the hope that the believer has in the midst of it.

We left our listeners on a cliffhanger at the end of Numbers 19. – Jonathan Master

But never fear, Jonathan and James are pleased to welcome Michael Morales back to the podcast to continue where he left off when he was a guest late last year. A professor of Biblical Studies at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Michael returns to discuss the second volume of his commentary on the Book of Numbers. In his new 2-volume commentary, Michael carefully demonstrates the ongoing relevance of Numbers, its positive vision for life, and the surprising challenge it offers to contemporary Christians.

Today, their discussion focuses on Numbers 20-36, including the significance of Balaam's oracles, the role of Jewish sources in understanding the text, and the poignant moments in Moses' leadership. Join us as we uncover the rich narratives and themes that shape this lesser-studied section of the Pentateuch.

Thanks to the generosity of Wiley Press, we are pleased to offer two copies of Michael Morales’ Numbers Commentary, Volume 2. Enter here to win.