In The Silence of the Mind - Is there Just Too Much Music?
Today's world has more music than ever. Are we music fatigued? Is there just too much music?
Tag: In the Silence of the Mind
November 10, 2014
June 19, 2014
In the Silence of the Mind - Becoming a Band - Part 3: Rebranding - Feat. Seth Hecox of Becoming the Archetype
In the Silence of the Mind returns from it's long and silent slumber to tackle one of the great questions of our day... will Community get a sixth season and a movie? Well, actually this is about rebranding...
March 7, 2014
In The Silence of the Mind - Becoming a Band - Part 2: What's in a name?
In the Silence of the Mind: March 7, 2014
Being a Band – Part 2 – What’s In a Name?
“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” The immortal poet William Shakespeare penned these words as a way to point to the deeper meaning that a thing (in this case a rose) was defined by what it was, not what it was called. In the same way, a band is more than the stylized font that adorns flyers and album covers in their honor.… Continued →
February 19, 2014
INTERVIEW : The "In The Silence of the Mind" Interviews - Part 2 (Silverline, My Ransomed Soul, Merge, This City Awaits)
Continuing the "In the Silence of the Mind" Interviews, I pick up with Silverline, This City Awaits, Merge, and My Ransomed Soul.
February 13, 2014
INTERVIEW : The "In The Silence of the Mind" Interviews - (Eyes of Eli, Righteous Vendetta, Southbound Fearing, more)
In preparation for this year's "In the Silence of the Mind" articles, I reached out to some key people in the industry to get their thoughts. This "super interview" compiles the answers from Righteous Vendetta, Eyes of Eil, Dorean Lives, Declaration AD, and Southbound Fearing.
January 31, 2014
In the Silence of the Mind - Being a Band - Part 1 (Featuring Seth Hecox of Becoming the Archetype)
Lee invites Seth Hecox of Becoming the Archetype to share his thoughts on a key element of being a band, branding. Read on to find out more and see what life would have been like if Magnified Plaid hadn't rebranded.
December 19, 2013
In the Silence of the Mind - Ultimate Christmas Playlist
In our final (?) In the Silence of the Mind for 2013, I examine the ultimate Christmas Music Playlist. Be sure to chime in with your favorite songs!
December 12, 2013
In the Silence of the Mind - The Most Important Thing You'll Ever Read
As Christmas approaches "In the Silence of the Mind" examines the single most important aspect of life, theology, the universe, and everything.
December 5, 2013
In the Silence of the Mind - Love Songs to God
In this edition of "In the Silence of the Mind" we take a look at some songs that are completely passionate "Love Songs to God."
November 27, 2013
In The Silence of the Mind - Positivity, Passion, Power, and Praise (Part 3/3)
In the Silence of the Mind: November 27, 2013
Positivity, Passion, Power, and Praise (Part 2)
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Trek back through the Silence: Anthems to Overcome the Grave; Positivity, Passion, Power, and Praise Part 1 l Part 2 ; Purity in the Media Part 1 l Part 2 l Part 3
Happy Thanksgiving to all. With just one more day until Turkey Day, I wanted to close out our list of the greatest and most inspirational songs of all time.… Continued →
November 20, 2013
In the Silence of the Mind - Positivity, Passion, Power, and Praise (Part 2)
Part two of our investigation into a positively powerful playlist continues with Project 86, Audio Adrenaline, For Today, Blindside, and more.
November 15, 2013
In the Silence of the Mind - Positivity, Passion, Power, and Praise (Part 1)
There are songs that proclaim your death, and there are songs that speak life. In the Silence of the Mind examines some songs that speak life that you need to listen to when you're down or when you just need a little pick me up.
November 7, 2013
In the Silence of the Mind - Thinking/Over/Thinking - Part 4
In the Silence of the Mind concludes our Thinking/Over/Thinking series with a powerful challenge.
October 31, 2013
In the Silence of the Mind - Thinking/Over/Thinking - Part 3
In the Silence of the Mind continues our trek though the way we think about ourselves on route to what we think about others.
October 24, 2013
In the Silence of the Mind - Thinking/Over/Thinking - Part 2
In the Silence of the Mind: October 25, 2013
Thinking/Over/Thinking – Part 2 – Thinking about Ourselves
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Trek back through the Silence: Thinking over Thinking Part 1 l Pastor’s Appreciation Month Part 1 l Part 2 l Purity in the Media Part 1 l Part 2 l Part 3
“I’m trying to free your mind, Neo. But I can only show you the door. You’re the one that has to walk through it.”… Continued →
October 18, 2013
In the Silence of the Mind - Thinking/Over/Thinking - Part 1
The In the Silence of the Mind column starts taking us on a journey into... our minds. Don't miss it.
October 10, 2013
In the Silence of the Mind - Here's How to "Double Honor" Your Pastor this Month
Part two of our look at pastor's appreciation month is here. To conclude this series, we look at how to "double honor" your pastor.
October 3, 2013
In the Silence of the Mind - Here's How to Destroy Your Pastor (w/ Book Excerpt)
In honor of Pastor's Appreciation Month, this edition of "In the Silence of the Mind" examines how you can destroy your pastor, their ministry, and their sanity. Fun times had by all.
September 27, 2013
In the Silence of the Mind: Purity in the Media - Part 3
In the Silence of the Mind: September 27th, 2013
Purity in the Media: Part 3.
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“Music is God’s gift to man, the only art of Heaven given to earth, the only art of earth we take to Heaven.”
– Walter Savage Landor
Now, I know my thought for today won’t be a popular one. Anytime a “preacher/teacher” speaks out about questioning our media choices, people feel as though the Spanish Inquisition is happening all over again. For many years Christian leaders have tried to dictate followers’ media choices through coercive means.… Continued →
September 19, 2013
In the Silence of the Mind: Purity in the Media - Part 2
In the Silence of the Mind: September 19th, 2013
Purity in the Media: Part 2.
In part one of In The Silence of the Mind: Purity in the Media I recounted a pivotal moment in my life where my preferred media choices and my devotion to Christ came to a head. Let’s continue our journey together by starting with a great quote from an amazing author.
“Christians aren’t really so different from non-Christians, certainly not on the scale you would expect considering the promises of love, joy, and peace boldly pronounced from thousands of pulpits across the land.… Continued →