Today, we are talking about the song There Is a Fountain. William Cowper struggled with depression and anxiety that came from his childhood trauma. He found help from a Pastor who was working in the abolitionist movement. William began to work in the movement and used his power of writing to convince the public to oppose slavery. Music: Fountain View Academy YouTube https://youtu.be/Cx40gmSwlsE Links: https://linktr.ee/loreleesiemens If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: William Wilberforce Part One https://loreleesiemens.com/media/771671-3210084-12116861/william-wilberforce-pa ..read more

Today, we are discussing the song Rock of Ages and the feud between the Wesley brothers and Augustus Toplady. They both agreed that God saves us from the punishment and power of sin. Music: LOR YouTube: https://youtu.be/AzHo7Vc5ZxM IG https://www.instagram.com/lorglobal Links: https://linktr.ee/loreleesiemens If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: And Can It Be https://loreleesiemens.com/media/771671-3210084-34887590/and-can-it-be-hymn-from-1736-and-the-weasley-brothers Johnathan Edwards https://loreleesiemens.com/media/771671-3210084-10246876/jonathan-edwards George Whitefield ..read more

Robert Roberson's childhood was poor. His story is one of God’s grace, love, and redemption. It reminds us that God will forgive us. Music: The Living Stones Quartet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpGFMuXshGE LYRICS: Robert Robinson TUNE: Nettleton HARMONY: Olive Abraham Chandy MUSIC: Rohan George Umesh Check out Rohan's Channel: / @rohangeorgeumesh DOP: Sarath Rajendran Apple Music: / living-stones-quartet Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1AbyE... Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.in/artists/B07ZL.. Links: https://linktr.ee/loreleesiemens If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these ..read more

Messiah is often thought of as a Christmas song, but the story behind it is not a Christmas one. I hope you love this song. Music: The Royal Choral Society https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUZEtVbJT5c This clip features the glorious Hallelujah Chorus, with the choir performing under the baton of their Music Director, Richard Cooke. The City of London School for Girls students joined the choir for this performance. Links: https://linktr.ee/loreleesiemens If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: Johnathan Edwards https://loreleesiemens.com/media/771671-3210084-10246876/jonathan-edwar ..read more

Today, we examine the song, And Can It Be, by Charles Wesley. I did an episode on the Wesley brothers in season five, and I will replay that episode. This song came from a period in Church History known as the Great Awakening. Music: https://youtu.be/JNzGNU5_yGU Links: https://linktr.ee/loreleesiemens If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: Johnathan Edwards https://loreleesiemens.com/media/771671-3210084-10246876/jonathan-edwards George Whitefield https://loreleesiemens.com/media/771671-3210084-10492375/george-whitefield William Wilberforce Part One https://loreleesiemens.com/me ..read more

Many churches worldwide sing the Doxology to start or end their services. Have you ever wondered when it became part of the church? Let's explore its journey together. Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rASReyR1rf0 Links: https://linktr.ee/loreleesiemens If you enjoyed this episode, here are more episodes from this period John Calvin: https://loreleesiemens.com/media/771671-3210084-2659152/calvin 30-Year War: https://loreleesiemens.com/media/771671-3210084-2705878/30-year-war The Puritans: https://loreleesiemens.com/media/771671-3210084-2732625/the-puritans Scotland’s Lion and a Few Brave ..read more

Today, we are looking at The Father of English Hymns. As I researched this story, I wondered how much it could occur today. The Bible says there is nothing new under the sun, which comes true in this story. If I said there was someone who was canceled and not allowed to attend college because of their political and religious views, even though they were by far one of the smartest people alive at the time… or if I said the church was divided about music and didn’t want any of this younger generational music in the church… or if I said it was a time of extreme political uncertainty… this is all ..read more

Today, I am excited to share the fascinating journey of what I believe to be the oldest hymn in our history. This hymn, written in the 700s, has a rich history. It started as a poem, then transformed into an Irish song in Galic, and it took centuries of cultural exchange before it was finally translated into English. The poem was written as a thank-you to a missionary to Ireland. He is the only missionary who has an international holiday named after him. Music: • YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DfXqtV3Gh8&t=1s • Twitter {X} https://x.com/KristaHasty https://x.com/StevenHasty1 Link ..read more

This weekend I spoke at the Ladies tea at the Lighthouse Gospel Church. This is the speech I gave. If you are interested in having me speak at your church, you can e-mail me lorelee@loreleesiemens.com ..read more

In part two of the story of prohibition, we see the positive side of prohibition. Families begin to recover as America dries out. However, as the tide turns, a profound dilemma engulfs the church. It questions the efficacy of the law in promoting sobriety and ponders if it holds the key to the problem. This introspection adds a layer of complexity to the narrative, inviting listeners to ponder over the societal implications of prohibition. Episode Sponsor: • Alexander Henry Coffee https://alexanderhenrycoffee.ca Use CODE: churchhistory for 20% off • Etsy Mug Store https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop ..read more