Why Does God Need a Band? How Contemporary Music Changed Church

How has music changed the way people experience worship? Grant Swartzwelder sits down with Justin Brooks, Director of Contemporary Music at Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, to explore the evolution of contemporary Christian music and its place alongside traditional worship. From hymns and rock bands to songwriting, authenticity, and even the growing influence of AI, they unpack how music can connect generations, stir emotion, and create a deeper worship experience.

What is The Grown-Up Table: Conversations On Character And Life?

Pull up a chair -- you’re invited to The Grown-Up Table, where we have real conversations about character, life, and the world around us. This isn’t a place to hear whining from the Kid’s table, but a space to ask the questions we’ve all been thinking: Are college students coddled? Why is profanity everywhere? What happened to customer service? And yes -- why do airlines seem to make it so hard?

Each episode mixes curiosity with candor and humor, looking at how life has changed over the years, and what’s worth highlighting and challenging. Along the way, we’ll invite guests, from industry leaders to everyday experts, who either confirm our suspicions or challenge us with a new perspective.

Whether you’re nodding along in agreement or rethinking your stance, The Grown-Up Table is about more than nostalgia. It’s about understanding where we’ve been, why things are the way they are, and how we can keep character and connection alive in today’s world.

Are you ready for a seat at The Grown-Up Table?