As our Hymns of Advent series come to its close, we promise to leave you with a heart full of the Advent blessings of hope, peace, joy, and love. This episode is a celebration of the love that entered the world through the birth of Jesus and the poignant longing…
Excerpt of Season 1, Episode 4 of The Bright Forever Podcast - We conclude our look at "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee" written by Henry van Dyke. In this second of our two-part series, we explore the call of this song on us as Christ followers. Who are made to…
Excerpt of Season 1, Episode 3 of The Bright Forever Podcast - We begin diving into "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee" exploring its origins while talking about its meter and tune. This is a two-part series. In Part 2 we will dig into what this song is calling us be…
Excerpt of Season 1, Episode 2 of The Bright Forever Podcast - We look at “I Stand Amazed in the Presence” also known as "How Marvelous" written by Charles Gabriel. I think my girls may love this hymn almost as much as I do, probably more. We talk about how…
Enjoy this excerpt from The Bright Forever - Season 1, Episode 1...Where It All Began! Want to listen to the full episode? https://www.thebrightforever.com/ep01-the-bright-forever/
Picture this: family and friends gathered around in the living room, sharing stories, laughter, and the joy of the season. And what brings everyone closer together? The beauty and nostalgia of Christmas, of course! Join The Bright Forever for a Christmas Hymn-Sing Livestream on December 22nd at 6 PM!
Ever thought of the hymn 'Come Thou, Fount of Every Blessing' as a Christmas hymn? Well, it's time you join us on a unique exploration of this powerful hymn, as we uncover its significance in the Advent season. In our third installment of The Bright Forever's Special Series, Hymns of…
Ever wondered about the profound richness and power of Advent hymns? How about the central themes of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love that underpin the Advent season? Brace yourself for a journey that will change your perception of this season, as we explore these themes guided by the amazing hymns…
Ever wondered what makes Advent so special? What are those deep-rooted traditions that make us anticipate this season? Let's unravel together, as we embark on a journey to explore the true essence of Advent in this special series of The Bright Forever: Hymns of Advent. Get ready to deepen your…
Join us as we embark on a journey through time as we unveil the vibrant history and profound yet simple message of the hymn "Count Your Blessings," crafted by the esteemed hymn composer, Johnson Oatman Jr. Uncover the life of this prolific writer, who gave us more than 5,000 hymns.…
Are you ready to uncover the deep, transformative power of hymns? Join us on a captivating journey into the heart of Charles Wesley's masterpiece, 'Arise My Soul Arise.' This isn't just a hymn; it's a profound reflection on Christian assurance, a call to cast away guilt and fear, and a…
Ever wondered about the profound impact and transformative power of hymns? Join us on an enlightening journey as we unravel the remarkable influence of Martin Luther's enduring hymn 'A Mighty Fortress is Our God' on congregational worship and faith. As we recount the captivating tale of Luther's life-altering experiences, his…
Have you ever felt the joy and solace that hymns can bring to your life, especially during challenging times? We have a special guest today, my mother, Janet Peavyhouse, who shares her insights on her favorite hymn, 'He Keeps Me Singing,' also known as 'There's Within My Heart A Melody.'…
With one of the most well-known hymns of all time, we begin our new season by diving into the history of the creation and various translations of "O Store Gud" (O Great God) that led to what we know of today as "How Great Thou Art" by Swedish poet and…
In our last episode of the season, we are celebrating what this podcast is all about...THE CROSS! Fresh off the heels of the celebration of Christ’s resurrection on Easter Sunday. We are looking at one of the most popular hymns of all time (and one of the most widely sung…
Right in the middle of Holy Week, we dive into a beautiful hymn about looking to the example of Jesus every day of our lives. The disciples weren’t perfect men, but they were teachable. Thickheaded many times, but with a humility to be taught through the example of the Savior.…
This week we explore a little less known hymn than usual. First published in 1847, "Through the Love of God Our Savior" by Mary Peters is one of security found in our Savior, Jesus Christ. "The only way to combat the lies of the serpent is with our strongest weapon…God’s…
One of the classic commitment hymns of the church, this consecration hymn calls us to a life fully and completely surrendered to Christ. Join us as we dive into the person and the purpose found behind this beautiful hymn of the faith. "Take My Life and Let It Be" performed…
Born out of a fight between two opposing theologians. This poem, turned hymn, is one of the most beautiful songs of grace ever written for the people of God. As well as being one of the most famous English hymns of all time. Written in 1763, we dive into the…
A little more obscure hymn than we usually do here at The Bright Forever (https://www.facebook.com/thebrightforever) ... This is a hymn I had never heard of until a "retuning" of this song was first recorded by Caedmon's Call in 2001. It is actually just a little older than our country here…
This week we look at the conversion anniversary hymn of Charles Wesley. "O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing" is a beautifully poetic look into the heart of a man deeply changed by God's saving grace. My hope is that when we look closely at the words of this song,…
In this episode, we talk about friendship. Can God be our friend? For some, friendship with Jesus seems to diminish his glory. Does what Christ did for us lose significance when we focus on his friendship? We will look at these questions and seek to answer them while we dig…
