Doxology & Theology

Doxology & Theology
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Pick up a copy of the Beholding Christ suite or Bible where books and Bibles are sold or visit crossway.org/DTbeholding to get 30 percent off with a free Crossway plus account. The Doxology and Theology podcast exists to equip pastors, worship leaders, and church members in the theology and practice of gospel-centered worship. Have a question or topic you'd like Matt, Ben, and David to discuss in a future episode? Submit it here. We'd love to hear from you. Hear more from Doxology & Theology Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | X | Website

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    5 Ways the Reformation Should Change Sunday Worship | Episode 09

    The Reformation didn’t just recover important theology—it reshaped the way the church worshiped together. In this episode, we look at five simple ways our gatherings can stay centered on God, shaped by Scripture, grounded in the gospel, and focused on helping the church participate. Have a question or topic you'd like Matt, Ben, and David to discuss in a future episode? Submit it here. We'd love to hear from you. Hear more from Doxology & Theology Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | X | Website Music by Adrian Disch Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for supporting Doxology & Theology.

    5 Ways the Reformation Should Change Sunday Worship | Episode 09

  2. Oct 19

    Celebrating 500 Years of the English Bible: How to Get More Scripture in a Service | Episode 08

    2026 marks 500 years since William Tyndale translated the Greek New Testament into English. In this special episode recorded at the Sing! Conference in Nashville, Matt Boswell, Ben Haley, and David Ames reflect on Tyndale’s legacy and ask a practical question: how do we get more Scripture into our church services? Have a question or topic you'd like Matt, Ben, and David to discuss in a future episode? Submit it here. We'd love to hear from you. Hear more from Doxology & Theology Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | X | Website Music by Adrian Disch Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for supporting Doxology & Theology.

    Celebrating 500 Years of the English Bible: How to Get More Scripture in a Service | Episode 08

  3. Oct 12

    How to Introduce a New Song to Your Church | Episode 07

    How do you introduce a new song to your church? How many new songs should a church introduce each year? How do you prepare the band for a new song? In this episode, Matt Boswell, Ben Haley, and David Ames discuss the art and science of introducing new songs and share their own stories of introductions gone wrong. Have a question or topic you'd like Matt, Ben, and David to discuss in a future episode? Submit it here. We'd love to hear from you. Hear more from Doxology & Theology Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | X | Website Music by Adrian Disch Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for supporting Doxology & Theology.

    How to Introduce a New Song to Your Church | Episode 07

  4. Sep 28

    Drums, Hymns, Singing Pastors, and Sunday Prayer | Q&A | Episode 06

    In this Q&A episode, Matt Boswell, Ben Haley, and David Ames answer questions submitted by listeners. Questions Discussed:Do drums and guitars automatically make music contemporary? How would you explain the difference between modern hymns and contemporary worship music?How can a church change its worship culture?What if my pastor doesn’t sing?How can the church utilize, organize, and plan prayer on a Sunday morning?Resources Mentioned:Scripture: Colossians 3:16, Ephesians 5:19Christ-Centered Worship by Bryan ChapellThe Valley of Vision edited by Arthur Bennett Have a question or topic you'd like Matt, Ben, and David to discuss in a future episode? Submit it here. We'd love to hear from you. Hear more from Doxology & Theology Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | X | Website Music by Adrian Disch Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for supporting Doxology & Theology.

    Drums, Hymns, Singing Pastors, and Sunday Prayer | Q&A | Episode 06

  5. Sep 14

    The Confession of Sin in Corporate Worship | Episode 05

    Does your church have a regular practice of confessing sin together? In this episode, Matt Boswell, Ben Haley, and David Ames make the case for the confession of sin as an element of corporate worship, and walk through practical ways to incorporate it into your service, whatever your liturgical tradition. Resources Mentioned: Scripture: Isaiah 6, Psalm 51, Nehemiah 9, Luke 18:9-14, Psalm 32, 1 John 1:9, Romans 8:1Christ-Centered Worship by Bryan ChapellBe Thou My Vision edited by Jonathan GibsonThe Valley of Vision edited by Arthur BennettConfessions of Sin by Iain DuguidRevelation and Response by Sam Parkinson“Come Ye Sinners”“Depth of Mercy” by Charles Wesley“O God, Be Merciful to Me” (Psalm 51) by Matt Boswell“Come, Let Us Return to the Lord” by Matt Boswell, Michael Cochren, Matt Papa“The Mountain of the Lord” by Matt Boswell and David Ames Have a question or topic you'd like Matt, Ben, and David to discuss in a future episode? Submit it here. We'd love to hear from you. Hear more from Doxology & Theology Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | X | Website Music by Adrian Disch Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for supporting Doxology & Theology.

    The Confession of Sin in Corporate Worship | Episode 05

  6. Aug 31

    5 Surprising Ways to Help Your Church Sing Better | Episode 04

    Singing in the church can be hard to cultivate. You can't simply tell people they're supposed to sing, you have to help them get there. In this episode, Matt Boswell, Ben Haley, and David Ames walk through five practical (and sometimes surprising) ways to help your church grow in its singing. Resources Mentioned: Psalm 96:1Colossians 3:161 Corinthians 13Psalm 150Psalm 103Engaging with God by David Peterson5 Surprising Ways to Increase Congregational Singing by Matt Boswell Have a question or topic you'd like Matt, Ben, and David to discuss in a future episode? Submit it here. We'd love to hear from you. Hear more from Doxology & Theology Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | X | Website Music by Adrian Disch Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for supporting Doxology & Theology.

    5 Surprising Ways to Help Your Church Sing Better | Episode 04

  7. Aug 17

    The Space Between: Transitions in the Worship Service | Episode 03

    In this episode, Matt Boswell, Ben Haley, and David Ames talk about the space between — the transitions, the rubrics, the moments of connection that hold a service together. From practical preparation to pastoral presence, this is a conversation for every worship leader who has ever stood on a stage and thought, "What do I do now?" Resources Mentioned: Acts 20:28 Have a question or topic you'd like Matt, Ben, and David to discuss in a future episode? Submit it here. We'd love to hear from you. Hear more from Doxology & Theology Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | X | Website Music by Adrian Disch Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for supporting Doxology & Theology.

    The Space Between: Transitions in the Worship Service | Episode 03

  8. Aug 3

    Curating Your Church’s Songbook | Episode 02

    How do you decide which songs your church sings? Without a hymnal to pull from, every worship leader is a curator - and the stakes are higher than we often realize. In this episode, Matt Boswell, Ben Haley, and David Ames walk through the theology and practice of choosing songs for Sunday, from the biblical foundation for why we sing to four practical criteria for evaluating whether a song belongs in your church's repertoire. Resources Mentioned:  Psalm 96Exodus 15; Revelation 15John Newton’s Olney HymnsEphesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16 Have a question or topic you'd like Matt, Ben, and David to discuss in a future episode? Submit it here. We'd love to hear from you. Hear more from Doxology & Theology Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | X | Website Music by Adrian Disch Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for supporting Doxology & Theology.

    Curating Your Church’s Songbook | Episode 02

  9. Jul 19

    What is Doxology & Theology? (And Who Are These Guys, Anyway)? | Episode 01

    In this episode, hosts Matt Boswell, Ben Haley, and David Ames introduce themselves, share origin stories in worship ministry, and cast vision for what this podcast exists to do: equipping pastors, worship leaders, and their churches in the theology and practice of gospel-centered worship. Resources Mentioned:  Worship Matters by Bob Kauflin Christ-Centered Worship by Bryan ChapellEngaging with God by David Peterson Worship by the Book edited by D.A. Carson Psalm 19:14 Have a question or topic you'd like Matt, Ben, and David to discuss in a future episode? Submit it here. We'd love to hear from you. Hear more from Doxology & Theology Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | X | Website Music by Adrian Disch Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for supporting Doxology & Theology.

    What is Doxology & Theology? (And Who Are These Guys, Anyway)? | Episode 01
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Pick up a copy of the Beholding Christ suite or Bible where books and Bibles are sold or visit crossway.org/DTbeholding to get 30 percent off with a free Crossway plus account. The Doxology and Theology podcast exists to equip pastors, worship leaders, and church members in the theology and practice of gospel-centered worship. Have a question or topic you'd like Matt, Ben, and David to discuss in a future episode? Submit it here. We'd love to hear from you. Hear more from Doxology & Theology Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | X | Website

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    Doxology & Theology
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
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