Q&A: Vocal Arranging for Sunday Mornings
For centuries, the church has been conflicted over whether congregations should sing in unison or harmony. Everyone singing melody together is powerful, but harmony can add beauty and interest. In this episode of Sound Plus Doctrine, David Zimmer and Bob Kauflin explore some of the principles that can help vocalists and leaders determine how to […]
How To Be A Good Team Member
Being a vocalist or instrumentalist in the church is a joyful privilege. But it’s easy to forget that. We can slip into laziness, comparison, and other attitudes that disrupt team unity, don’t serve the leader, and ultimately dishonor the Lord. In this episode of Sound Plus Doctrine, David Zimmer and Bob Kauflin talk about ways […]
The Worship Leader and His Family [Part 1]
More than the worship we offer God when we’re in front of people on Sunday mornings, God cares about the worship of our lives. Especially as it’s revealed in our family relationships. In this episode, part 1 of 2, David interviews Bob about his relationship with his wife of 45 years, Julie, and how he […]
Q&A: Liturgical Categories, Retiring Songs, and Maximizing Rehearsals
We love to get questions from our listeners/viewers! In this episode, Bob, David, and Devon Kauflin answer three questions related to liturgical categories for songs, when to retire a song, and how to maximize rehearsals. Have a question about this episode? Shoot us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com Follow us Website: https://sovereigngracemusic.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SovereignGraceMusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sovgracemusic […]
Responding to the Sermon With a Song
While singing a song after the Sunday message is a common practice today, the chosen song doesn’t always deepen the impact of the Word. At other times, leaders forego a song due to running out of time. In this episode, Bob and David discuss how to think more clearly about what kinds of songs we […]
Why the WorshipGod Conference?
Since 2004, Sovereign Grace Music has been seeking to serve churches through the WorshipGod conference, held every other year and hosted by Bob Kauflin. This year, it will take place July 27-30 in Louisville, KY. What makes this worship conference worth attending? Who is it for? What’s the origin of the name? And why should […]
How Long Should Your Band Rehearse?
Week after week, month after month, year after year, leaders spend countless hours with their musicians preparing for Sunday. They want to serve their congregations skillfully and well. But how do you know if you’re practicing enough? And is it possible to practice too much? In this episode, Bob, David, and Devon Kauflin seek to […]
Why Sound Plus Doctrine?
In this first episode of Season 4, Bob and David discuss the significance of the name, Sound Plus Doctrine, explain why it’s the name of our podcast and how it communicates the mission of Sovereign Grace Music. Have a question about this episode? Shoot us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com Follow us Website: https://sovereigngracemusic.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SovereignGraceMusic […]
Writing Songs for Heaven Has Come with Lacy Hudson
In this last episode of Season 3 of Sound + Doctrine, Lacy Hudson joins David and Bob to talk about her role as a vocalist and songwriter on the Christmas album, Heaven Has Come. Have a question about this episode? Shoot us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com Follow us Website: https://sovereigngracemusic.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SovereignGraceMusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sovgracemusic Twitter: […]
Using Your Creative Gifts with Faith: An interview with Julie Kauflin [Part 2]
In this episode, part 2 of 2, David and Bob talk with Bob’s wife, Julie, about her creative pursuits in the church that include being a sound engineer, singing, designing sets, and showing hospitality. They also talk candidly about how Bob and Julie are handling Julie’s reoccurrence of breast cancer. Mentioned in this episode O […]
Encouragement for the Worship Pastor’s Wife: An interview with Julie Kauflin [Part 1]
In this episode, part 1 of 2, David and Bob talk with Bob’s wife, Julie, about the joys and challenges of being a worship pastor’s wife for over 35 years and raising six kids in the process. Have a question about this episode? Shoot us an email at soundplusdoctrine@sovereigngrace.com Follow us Website: https://sovereigngracemusic.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SovereignGraceMusic […]
On Songwriting with Lacy Hudson
In the past few years Lacy Hudson has contributed to Sovereign Grace Music as a vocal arranger, vocalist, and songwriter. In this episode of Sound + Doctrine, Bob and David talk to Lacy about her history, writing practices, and involvement with her local church, Sovereign Grace Church of Louisville. Have a question about this episode? […]
The Drummer’s Role on Sundays [Part 2]
In this episode of Sound + Doctrine, David and Bob continue the conversation about the drummer’s role in the band on Sunday mornings. They get practical and suggest numerous resources for improving your skills to serve the congregation and working together with other musicians. Resources referenced: Stick Control – George Lawrence Stone Around the Drums […]
The Drummer’s Role on Sundays [Part 1]
Over the last 50 years the role of the drummer on Sunday mornings has evolved from almost non-existent to ubiquitous. For many churches it’s hard to imagine a Sunday gathering without them. How should drummers think about their role and how can they best work together with the individual leading the band? In this episode […]
Busyness and Burnout [Part 2]
In this episode of Sound Plus Doctrine, David and Bob continue the conversation about what to do when you’re doing too much. It’s a common question but one that God has provide clear answers for. This episode focuses on some of the practical steps we can take when we find our lives spinning out of […]
Busyness and Burnout [Part 1]
What do you do when you’re doing too much? It’s a common question but one that God has provide clear answers for. In this episode of Sound Plus Doctrine, Bob and David begin a conversation on that topic and focus in on heart questions we need to ask. Have a question about this episode? Shoot […]
Values of Corporate Worship: Church Aware and Prioritized [Part 5 of 5]
This episode of Sound + Doctrine is the last of five focusing on what really matters to God in our Sunday gatherings. Devon Kauflin joins us as we talk about the importance of our meetings being Church aware and prioritized. Scriptures referenced: Heb. 12:22-24; Gal. 2:20; Phil. 3:3-8; 1 Pet. 2:4-5 Have a question about […]
Values of Corporate Worship: Spirit Enabled and Empowered [Part 4 of 5]
This episode of Sound + Doctrine is the fourth of five focusing on what really matters to God in our Sunday gatherings. Devon Kauflin joins us as we talk about the importance of our meetings being Spirit enabled and empowered. Scriptures referenced: 1 Cor. 12:7, 11; Eph. 5:18-20; Phil. 3:3; Jn. 4:23-24; Jn. 14:15-20; 1 […]
Values of Corporate Worship: Christ Centered and Gospel Driven [Part 3 of 5]
This episode of Sound + Doctrine is the third of five focusing on what really matters to God in our Sunday gatherings. Devon Kauflin joins us as we talk about the importance of our meetings being Christ centered and Gospel driven. Scriptures referenced: Col. 1:18; Eph. 1:9-10; Rev. 5:11-14; Gal. 2:20; Is. 6:5; Eph. 2:4-5; […]
Values of Corporate Worship: Scripture Governed and Fueled [Part 2 of 5]
This episode of Sound + Doctrine is the second of five focusing on what really matters to God in our Sunday gatherings. Devon Kauflin joins us as we talk about the importance of our meetings being Scripture governed and fueled. Scriptures referenced: 2 Tim. 3:16-17; Heb. 2:1; Jn. 4:23-24; 1 Cor. 2:1-2; Neh. 8:5-8 “The […]
Values of Corporate Worship: God Initiated and Exalting [Part 1 of 5]
This episode of Sound + Doctrine is the first of five focusing on what really matters to God in our Sunday gatherings. Devon Kauflin joins us as we talk about the importance of our meetings being God intiated and exalting. Scriptures referenced: Eph 2:18, 1 Cor 1-2 Resources referenced: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/worshiping-the-infinite-and-intimate-god Have a question about this […]
