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October 1, 2025 22 mins

In this first episode of The Listening Porch with Ray Hughes, we explore a question that has echoed through history: If the church changes the way it understands music and worship, can it change the world?

From Luther’s hymns to the songs of the Wesley brothers, every reformation has carried a sound. Ray unpacks how music, creativity, and worship not only shape the church but ripple outward into culture itself. Join us on the porch as we rediscover the power of song to awaken hearts, reform communities, and carry the purposes of God into the world.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Why every revival and reformation has a sound

• How music has historically shaped faith and culture

• Worship as more than music — a language of heaven

• The role of creativity and wonder in carrying God’s purposes

• Why the church’s song matters for the world’s future

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