If you’re tired of pretending everything is fine, this is the book you need. Confronting Evil in Our Time - Now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3XgCodLThis conversation is a podcast discussion unpacking C.S. Lewis's "The Screwtape Letters, Letter 11” focusing on the topic of joy and humor in Christianity and the lines where it can cross into the demonic or be used for extending joy and happiness. The hosts Ian Faith and Galen Balinski are joined by a Professor of Music at Arizona Christian University, Corey Hirsch.Corey is a graduate of the Juilliard School (B.M. Composition) and the University of Southern California (Adv. Cert. Scoring for Film and TV), Corey is a commissioned composer/arranger. Corey teaches composition, voice, and conducting at ACU and serves as musical director for Patriot Productions in Phoenix but his greatest opus, however, is his family of two magnificent children Kaydence and Camden, and his beautiful wife Kimberly.Throughout the discussion, they emphasize the significance of joy in Christian life and its power to overcome negative circumstances and emotions. The conversation touches on the presence of demonic influences in the music industry and the importance of making moral choices in one's career.Key points include:The importance of joy in Christian life, particularly in worship music.The hierarchy of joy, fun, jokes, and flippancy as described in "The Screwtape Letters".The distinction between joy and happiness, with joy being deeper and able to transcend circumstances.The power of worship music to bring joy and combat anxiety.The connection between joy and strength in Christian faith.The importance of pursuing joy and being in environments where it's present, such as energetic church services.The role of laughter in Christianity and how some churches have historically viewed it with suspicion.The contrast between genuine joy and manufactured flippancy.Subscribe and join us and our guests on this journey.Show site www.screwtapeletterspodcast.comTruth @screwtapeletterspodcastX @screwtapepodcstIG @screwtapeletterspodcastFacebook https://linktr.ee/screwtapeletterspodcastPodcast management by www.globalcreativegroup.com#screwtapeletters #podcast #ACC #Arizonachristianuniversity #Joy #Johncleese #montypython #Worship #flippancy #lifeofbrian

Ver todos los episodios