Season 1

Send us Fan Mail 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 Easter hymns). This week we are exploring “The Old Rugged Cross” by George Bennard. What makes this week extra...

Send us Fan Mail 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. And that teachable spirit is what our hymn for this week is all about. Join us as we explore “Go to Dark ...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Word. When Jesus was tempted, he went to scripture. And I don’t know about you, but if Jesus’s weapon against t...

Send us Fan Mail 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 by Nathan Drake of Reawaken Hymns and other hymn resources. Support the show www.thebrightforever.com All son...

Send us Fan Mail 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 story behind "Rock of Ages" and its author A. M. Toplady. "Rock of Ages" performance by Nathan Drake from Reawaken Hymns Sup...

Send us Fan Mail A little more obscure hymn than we usually do here at The Bright Forever... 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 in the United States. First published in March 1776 in The Gospel Magazine in England and attributed to John Stocker. Today, my dad, Ste...

Send us Fan Mail 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, we will see our own salvation in as beautiful a light as Mr. Wesley remembered his. Link to the song from Indelible Grace...

Send us Fan Mail 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 into the hymn, “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” by Joseph Scriven. I hope you enjoy this powerful episode! H...

Send us Fan Mail Based on the passage from Luke 24:29, Henry Lyte wrote one of the most beloved hymns of all time. A hymn of prayer for the nearness of his Savior in his final days, Lyte penned a beautiful picture of our need for Christ in everyday of our lives. Join us as we explore the story of "Abide with Me" by Henry Francis Lyte. Featuring three different versions of this timeless hymn: "Abid...

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