Hymnology Archive Podcast

Chris Fenner
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A podcast for discussing hymns, spirituals, carols, and metrical psalms, their histories, and their intersections with other genres.

Episodes

  1. 5. A sonic journey through Precious Memories

    23H AGO

    5. A sonic journey through Precious Memories

    In this episode, we explore the long recorded history of “Precious memories,” starting with the original version by John B.F. Wright, then the gospel choir adaptation by Roberta Martin and Georgia Jones. Includes performances by the McDonald Quartette (1932), the Roberta Martin Singers with Norsalus McKissick (1947), four evolving approaches to the song by Rosetta Tharpe (1947, 1956, 1964, 1968), culminating in the performance by Aretha Franklin and James Cleveland (1972).

    25 min
  2. 4. An interview with hymnal editor Dan Kreider

    5D AGO

    4. An interview with hymnal editor Dan Kreider

    Dan Kreider is music director at Grace Immanuel Bible Church and founder of HymnWorks, which produces hymnals. Together we discuss one of his favorite hymns (“Faith of our fathers, taught of old”), he explains how he got started in hymnal publishing, he discusses his work on the Getty Music Sing! Hymnal, and he describes his newest project called American Hymnody.

    28 min
  3. 3. The life and hymns of Joseph Hart, with Brian Najapfour

    12/18/2025

    3. The life and hymns of Joseph Hart, with Brian Najapfour

    Filipino-Canadian pastor Brian Najapfour joins me to discuss the life and hymns of British pastor Joseph Hart.

    32 min
  4. 2. The life and music of William Billings, with Leonard Raybon

    12/06/2025

    2. The life and music of William Billings, with Leonard Raybon

    Chris Fenner discusses the life and musical works of early American composer William Billings with guest Dr. Leonard Raybon (Tulane University), including Dr. Raybon’s choral arrangements of hymns, and his work on the Sacred Nine Project.

    34 min
  5. 1. Introductory interview with Sam Rose

    12/05/2025

    1. Introductory interview with Sam Rose

    Chris Fenner talks with Sam Rose about their backgrounds in singing hymns, and they discuss a couple of their favorite hymns, “Be thou my vision” and “My shepherd will supply my name.”

    12 min
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About

A podcast for discussing hymns, spirituals, carols, and metrical psalms, their histories, and their intersections with other genres.

Information

  • Creator
    Chris Fenner
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    ©2025 Hymnology Archive
  • Show Website
    Hymnology Archive Podcast