Church Music: For the Care of Souls with Phillip Magness

10/30/23 • 50 min

Peace in His Presence

Michelle interviews Phil Magness about his book, Church Music: For the Care of Souls.

This was a special interview as Michelle has been friends with Phil and his wife Cheryl for almost 30 years.

Michelle learned much about worship from Phil when they served at a church together many years ago.

In this interview, they talk about:

Why Phil wrote this book
The importance of Sunday morning worship but also personal worship.
Going to church, even when it's difficult
The gifts God gives to us in worship
Phil's prayer and hope for those who listen and read his book

Please click here if you want to order Church Music: For the Care of Souls.

Michelle interviews Phil Magness about his book, Church Music: For the Care of Souls.

This was a special interview as Michelle has been friends with Phil and his wife Cheryl for almost 30 years.

Michelle learned much about worship from Phil when they served at a church together many years ago.

In this interview, they talk about:

Why Phil wrote this book
The importance of Sunday morning worship but also personal worship.
Going to church, even when it's difficult
The gifts God gives to us in worship
Phil's prayer and hope for those who listen and read his book

Please click here if you want to order Church Music: For the Care of Souls.

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How Many Friends Should You Have?

Michelle and Christina continue their series on the blessings and burdens of friendship, by taking a look at the question, "How Many Friends Should You Have?"

What Michelle and Christina, discovered through their survey was that women of all ages and stages of life, wondered how many friends should I have? Which often leads to wondering, why don’t I have more friends?

Christina takes the lead spot, sharing a time from her life when she achieved her dream of becoming a writer but felt lonely and left out. During that period, God helped her understand that her worth wasn’t found by the number of friends she had but in Christ alone.

You are loved and valuable because you are a daughter of the King. God chose you before the foundations of the world were laid. He delighted in you before you were born. You have great value because of Jesus.

As you listen, may you be reminded that your worth is not determined by the opinions of others, but by God’s unfailing love for you.

May you rest in knowing that in Christ, you are more than enough. You are fearfully and wonderfully made.

God knows you.

God loves you.

God calls you by name.

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Michelle and Christina tackle the complex terrain of forgiveness and reconciliation within friendships. It's a topic that often leads to hesitation and discomfort, as we ponder whether our cherished friendships can endure the trials and tribulations that come with difficult conversations.

Friendships, like fragile stained glass windows, are susceptible to breaking. However, Michelle beautifully draws a parallel between enduring friendships and stained glass windows. Just as a shattered window can be pieced back together, friendships can emerge stronger and more beautiful after facing adversity. When we navigate the brokenness of life, we create space for God's love, mercy, and grace to fill in the cracks, transforming our bonds into something more profound than the picture-perfect friendships we envision.

Yet, not all friendships stand the test of time. The hosts delve into the reasons why friendships may fade, touching on changing interests, evolving life stages, and shifting priorities. They encourage listeners to reconnect with friends whose relationships may have dwindled, recognizing that it could simply be a matter of different seasons or life stages.

In a world where female friendships hold immense significance, this episode serves as a beacon of insight for women searching for answers to their friendship struggles. It's a reminder that navigating difficult conversations and finding the path to forgiveness can lead to beautiful outcomes.

If you're seeking guidance on overcoming friendship challenges, this episode is a must-listen. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share the Peace in His Presence podcast.

If you would like to learn more about Michelle's book Promised Rest, you can click here.

If you would like to connect with Michelle you can visit, michellediercks.com.

To connect with Christina and learn more about her and her books you can visit: http://christinasbooks.com