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Audio Deacon

Audio Deacon provides music reviews and lists of albums to teach maturing Christians how to listen to records and what music to consume in our modern age.Audio Deacon also serves as a resource to parents, guiding them in modern music’s contents, glories, pitfalls, and conversations.

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13:56

An Aural Tasting Menu (Five Recordings Worth Your Time)

Audio Deacon ·

2026/01/09

In today’s episode, we walk through five recordings to start 2026 well, spanning instrumental rock, legacy songwriting, punk, acoustic covers, and laid-back folk-pop. We begin with Desert So Green by Winged Wheel, a patient, immersive instrumental project built on texture and momentum, followed by Peter Gabriel’s new single Been Undone, a reminder of his enduring curiosity and craft. We also spend time with In Remembrance by Capillary, a clean, early-2000s-inspired punk debut; The Golden Hear...

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80:45

A Smorgasboard of Sound and Spicy Music Listening,...

Audio Deacon ·

2025/12/13

This week we are joined by the great Jarrod Richey to talk about records and music listening, and boy did this brother deliver. We talk about everything from Brad Paisley, to Chris Stapleton, to Jacques Loussier and Bach. Enjoy! - Jarrod Richey lives in Monroe, Louisiana, where he teaches music and choir at Geneva Academy in West Monroe. He’s deeply involved in training young musicians and teachers alike, serving as the Musicianship Levels 1–3 instructor for the Chenaniah Summer Music Institu...

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8:19

Paul Hillier | Home to Thanksgiving

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2025/11/26

In today's episode, we're taking a look at Paul Hillier's great album of gratitude, Home to Thanksgiving. The Audio Deacon App! https://app.audio-deacon.com/ Use code audiodeacon3 for 3 free months! ________ Listen to the Album! Paul Hillier: Home to Thanksgiving: Songs of Thanks and Praise Apple Music Spotify __________________________ Links: The Audio Deacon Substack Twitter Facebook We live in a world of music because the Creator is the God of music. But in our age, musical enjoyment a...

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18:22

The Audio Deacon App + Five Great Records

Audio Deacon ·

2025/11/08

In today's episode, we're taking a look at 5 great records and a big announcement about the AD App! The Audio Deacon App! https://app.audio-deacon.com/ Use code audiodeacon3 for 3 free months! ________ Listen to the Albums! Chris Thile: Bach: Sonatas and Partitas, Vol. 2 Apple Music Spotify Keith Jarrett: The Koln Concert (Live) Apple Music Spotify Rosalia: Lux Apple Music Spotify The Mountain Goats: Through This Fire Across from Peter Balkan Apple Music Spotify Whitney: Small Talk Apple Musi...

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12:40

Folk Light of Autumn: Jacob Collier, Madison...

Audio Deacon ·

2025/10/23

In today's episode, we're taking a look at the 3 new records that will work beautifully in your fall album rotation. Listen to the Albums! Jacob Collier: The Light for Days Apple Music Spotify Madison Cunningham: Ace Apple Music Spotify Andrew Peterson: The Light for Days Apple Music Spotify __________________________ Links: The Audio Deacon Substack Twitter Facebook We live in a world of music because the Creator is the God of music. But in our age, musical enjoyment and participati...

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12:48

Training Our Musical Diet

Audio Deacon ·

2025/10/06

In today's episode, I'm briefly discussing introducing pop and rap to children, along with a huge announcement! __________________________ Links: The Audio Deacon Substack Twitter Facebook We live in a world of music because the Creator is the God of music. But in our age, musical enjoyment and participation has taken a severe nose-dive, resulting in reluctant music-makers and confused consumers. Audio Deacon aims to correct this problem in our musical lives. This podcast provides brief m...

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11:41

Brad Mehldau: Ride into the Sun

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2025/09/19

In today's episode, we're taking a look at the new record from Brad Mehldau, Ride into the Sun. Listen to the Album! Spotify Apple Music __________________________ Links: The Audio Deacon Substack Twitter Facebook We live in a world of music because the Creator is the God of music. But in our age, musical enjoyment and participation has taken a severe nose-dive, resulting in reluctant music-makers and confused consumers. Audio Deacon aims to correct this problem in our musical lives. This...

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14:08

Brian Dunne: Clams Casino

Audio Deacon ·

2025/09/11

In today's episode, we're taking a look at the new pop rock gem from Brian Dunne. Crank it! Listen to the Album! Spotify Apple Music __________________________ Links: The Audio Deacon Substack Twitter Facebook We live in a world of music because the Creator is the God of music. But in our age, musical enjoyment and participation has taken a severe nose-dive, resulting in reluctant music-makers and confused consumers. Audio Deacon aims to correct this problem in our musical lives. This pod...

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22:02

A Lovely Debut Folk Record from Fielder

Audio Deacon ·

2025/08/28

In today's episode, we're taking a look at the lovely debut record from Fielder. Listen to the Album! Spotify Apple Music __________________________ Links: The Audio Deacon Substack Twitter Facebook We live in a world of music because the Creator is the God of music. But in our age, musical enjoyment and participation has taken a severe nose-dive, resulting in reluctant music-makers and confused consumers. Audio Deacon aims to correct this problem in our musical lives. This podcast ...

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16:03

An "Album of the Year" Contender from Racing Mount...

Audio Deacon ·

2025/08/15

In today's episode, we're taking a look at the stunning self-titled record from Racing Mount Pleasant. Listen to the Album! Spotify Apple Music __________________________ Links: The Audio Deacon Substack Twitter Facebook We live in a world of music because the Creator is the God of music. But in our age, musical enjoyment and participation has taken a severe nose-dive, resulting in reluctant music-makers and confused consumers. Audio Deacon aims to correct this problem in our musical live...

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59:25

Listening to Prince with Grandma: The Records That...

Audio Deacon ·

2025/08/07

Today, we have our first artist interview! Adam Wright is the founder of The Corner Room, a project that sets Scripture to music for meditation and memorization. The Corner Room on Apple Music The Corner Room on Spotify The Corner Room on Youtube The Corner Room Website __________________________ Links: The Audio Deacon Substack Twitter Facebook __________________________ We live in a world of music because the Creator is the God of music. But in our age, musical enjoyment and pa...

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11:15

Pop Music and Parodic Memory

Audio Deacon ·

2025/07/25

In today's episode we're discussing pop music, wisdom, and what we can call "parodic memory" when singing songs of the past. __________________________ Links: The Audio Deacon Substack Twitter Facebook We live in a world of music because the Creator is the God of music. But in our age, musical enjoyment and participation has taken a severe nose-dive, resulting in reluctant music-makers and confused consumers. Audio Deacon aims to correct this problem in our musical lives. This podcast pro...

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15:39

Benson Boone: American Heart

Audio Deacon ·

2025/07/18

In today's episode, we're taking a look at Benson Boone's American Heart. __________________________ Links: The Audio Deacon Substack Twitter Facebook We live in a world of music because the Creator is the God of music. But in our age, musical enjoyment and participation has taken a severe nose-dive, resulting in reluctant music-makers and confused consumers. Audio Deacon aims to correct this problem in our musical lives. This podcast provides brief music reviews, lists of recordings...

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12:18

Creedence Clearwater Revival: Green River

Audio Deacon ·

2025/07/04

This Fourth of July, we’re diving into a quintessential American record: Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Green River. To listen to this album, click a link below. Listen: Apple Music | Spotify __________________________ Links: The Audio Deacon Substack Twitter Facebook We live in a world of music because the Creator is the God of music. But in our age, musical enjoyment and participation has taken a severe nose-dive, resulting in reluctant music-makers and confused consumers. Audio D...

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12:17

Watchhouse: Rituals

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2025/06/13

In today's episode, we're taking a look at the lovely new record from Watchhouse titled Rituals. To listen to this album, click a link below. Listen: Apple Music | Spotify __________________________ Links: The Audio Deacon Substack Twitter Facebook We live in a world of music because the Creator is the God of music. But in our age, musical enjoyment and participation has taken a severe nose-dive, resulting in reluctant music-makers and confused consumers. Audio Deacon aims to c...

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15:30

Ben Rector: The Richest Man in the World

Audio Deacon ·

2025/05/30

In today's episode, we're taking a look at Ben Rector's fantastic new record, The Richest Man in the World. To listen to this album, click a link below. Listen: Apple Music | Spotify __________________________ Links: The Audio Deacon Substack Twitter Facebook We live in a world of music because the Creator is the God of music. But in our age, musical enjoyment and participation has taken a severe nose-dive, resulting in reluctant music-makers and confused consumers. Audio Deaco...

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13:03

Arcade Fire: Pink Elephant

Audio Deacon ·

2025/05/17

In today's episode, we're taking a look at Arcade Fire's new introspective and subdued project, Pink Elephant. To listen to this album, click a link below. Listen: Apple Music | Spotify __________________________ Links: The Audio Deacon Substack Twitter Facebook We live in a world of music because the Creator is the God of music. But in our age, musical enjoyment and participation has taken a severe nose-dive, resulting in reluctant music-makers and confused consumers. Audio Deacon ...

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11:11

New Music from Mobley, Natalia Lafourcade, and...

Audio Deacon ·

2025/05/09

In today's episode, we discuss 3 new records, each one different than the last. To listen to these records, find the links below. Mobley: We Do Not Fear Ruins Apple Music | Spotify Stewart Copeland: Wild Concerto Apple Music | Spotify Natalia Lafourcade: Cancionera Apple Music | Spotify __________________________ Links: The Audio Deacon Substack Twitter Facebook We live in a world of music because the Creator is the God of music. But in our age, musical enjoyment and particip...

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17:19

Gerald Clayton: Ones & Twos

Audio Deacon ·

2025/04/25

In today's episode, we're taking a look at Gerald Clayton's excellent new jazz record, Ones and Twos. To listen to this album, click a link below. Listen: Apple Music | Spotify __________________________ Links: The Audio Deacon Substack Twitter Facebook We live in a world of music because the Creator is the God of music. But in our age, musical enjoyment and participation has taken a severe nose-dive, resulting in reluctant music-makers and confused consumers. Audio Deacon aims to c...

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19:36

Good Friday: "Passio" by Arvo Pärt

Audio Deacon ·

2025/04/18

In today's Good Friday episode, we're taking a look at Arvo Pärt's Passio. For the text and translation of this album, click HERE. To listen to this record, click a link below. Listen: Apple Music | Spotify __________________________ Links: The Audio Deacon Substack Twitter Facebook We live in a world of music because the Creator is the God of music. But in our age, musical enjoyment and participation has taken a severe nose-dive, resulting in reluctant music-makers and confused cons...

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