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Cultivated: A podcast about faith and work

The Origins of Christian Rock

Cultivated: A podcast about faith and work

Cultivated Podcast

Religion & Spirituality, Arts

4.7657 Ratings

🗓️ 3 July 2018

⏱️ 46 minutes

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Summary

Dr. Gregory Alan Thornbury talks about his new book "Why Should The Devil Have All the Good Music?" about Larry Norman and the origins of Christian rock music. It’s a fascinating story that raises questions about both the role of the artist and the dangers of the Christian subculture. Cultivated is a production of Harbor Media & Narrativo Group. This episode was produced & mixed by Mike Cosper and edited by TJ Hester. Our theme music is by Roman Candle, and other music was by Larry Norman.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

This episode is brought to you in part by The Apologetics Guy Show, the podcast that helps you find clear answers to tough questions about Christianity.

0:11.1

Learn to explain your faith with courage and compassion.

0:14.5

Join Moody Bible Institute professor Dr. Mikhail del Rosario at Apologeticsky.com.

0:22.4

When you know a pretty story, you don't let it go unsaid.

0:29.9

You tell it to your children as you tough him in the bed.

0:36.9

In 1969, a long-haired musician named Larry Norman released a record called Upon This Rock.

0:43.0

It was released by Capitol Records, and was at first a flop.

0:47.0

But it eventually found an audience through Christian bookstores.

0:50.8

It's considered the first Christian rock album.

0:52.8

Sing that sweet, sweet song of salvation.

0:56.0

And let your laughter feel the air.

0:59.0

Sing that sweet, sweet song of salvation.

1:03.0

Tell the people everywhere.

1:06.0

Sing that sweet, sweet song of salvation

1:10.0

to every man, every nation

1:13.6

Sing that sweet, sweet song of salvation

1:17.6

And let the people know that Jesus cares

1:21.6

Na, na, nah, no, no There's a pine wall

1:33.4

He seems to have the whole morning out right in front of him

1:40.1

And everything he sings from the branch that he's sitting on it it seems to hush the leaves and the colors all around.

1:47.5

Now first he sings, and then he goes.

1:51.4

And what it means, it's hard to know.

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