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Topic: Music

Episode Topic Audio

2024-01-02
The Trinity: Are these verses referring to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit (The Trinity), with one verse referring specifically to the Holy Spirit? [John 1:1-5].
The Devil, Creativity, & Music: Is the Devil also creative and also able to make music, or did God make everything? [John 1:3].


2023-11-01
Disobedient Hebrews: Did the Hebrews (Jews) neglect almost everything that God had commanded throughout their history?
Music in the 1970s: Did you ever jam with Phil Keaggy in the 1970s?


2023-10-16
Chuck Girard (Christian Musician): Have you heard of Chuck Girard?
Fallen Angels: Where are the fallen angels now? [2 Peter 2:4].


2023-10-02
Theme Song (for The Narrow Path): Is there a downloadable file for your theme song? Go to the website and look under the "Resources & links" tab. The song, by John Marr, is called "Like Arrows Do" and is on YouTube.



2023-09-28
Secular Music: What do you think about secular music? [Philippians 4:8].



2023-09-11
"Evil Spirit" from the Lord: Could you expound on the "evil (distressing) spirit" from the Lord on Saul and David's playing driving it away? [1 Samuel 16:14, 1 Samuel 16:23, 1 Kings 22:21-23, Judges 9:23].



2023-08-29
Instrumental vs Non-instrumental Worship Music: What are your thoughts on instrumental music during church worship? [Psalm 150, Psalm 33:3, Ephesians 5:19, Colossians 3:16-17, James 5:13-16, 2 Kings 3:15, Revelation 14:2, Genesis 4:21, 2 Corinthians 5:17]



2023-07-19
Whistling-Introduction to "The Narrow Path" Radio Show: Is that you that is doing the whistling at the beginning of the show? The musician writer/whistler is Jon Marr
Dichotomy or Trichotomy (Body, Soul, Spirit): What is your take on the body, soul, and spirit (dichotomy or trichotomy)? [Hebrews 4:12, 2 Corinthians 4:16, 2 Thessalonians 5:23, 1 Corinthians 14:14, Matthew 26:40-43].


2023-07-14
"Morning Star" (Lucifer): Could you clear up the references to "Morning Star (Lucifer)?" [Isaiah 14:12, Ezekiel 28, Luke 10:18, Matthew 12:28-29, Revelation 12:10].
Satan-Worship/ Music Leader: Where do people get the idea that Satan was a music or worship leader? [Ezekiel 28:12-17, Isaiah 14].


2023-06-06
Playing Certain Worship Music: Do you think it is wrong to use certain worship music (from NAR, Hillsong & Bethel), because it is said it may be a damaging gateway?



2023-04-19
Church Splitting Over the Music of Hillsong & N.A.R: What do you think about our church splitting over using the music from Hillsong and NAR (New Apostolic Reformation)? What is the truth about them? Is it unethical to use their songs?



2023-04-11
Paying Musicians in Church: Do you think it is acceptable to pay the church musciians? [Nehemiah 12:27, 2 Chronicles 5:13, Nehemiah 13:10-22, 1 Timothy 6:6-10, Philippians 4:12]. (Caller's audio is very poor.)



2023-04-06
Non-instrumental Church of Christ: What do you think about objection to instruments to accompany singing because it wasjust David's preferences? [Amos 6:5, Ephesians 5:19-21, Colossians 3:16, James 5:13, Revelation 14:1-4, Genesis 4:20-22].



2023-03-24
Music Should Only Glorify God: Caller shares that he took a Bible class in public school and the teacher said that all music, unless it glorifies God, is evil. Would that apply to just instrumental music, also? [1 Corinthians 10:31].



2023-03-02
"Spirit in the Sky": Are you familiar with the song from the 70s, "The Spirit in the Sky"?
Movie "Jesus Revolution": Is the movie "Jesus Revolution" a re-release or is it a new one?
Resurrection & Reincarnation: Was resurrection and reincarnation considered at the church council's about whether to keep it as foundational doctrine? [2 Corinthians 5:10, Hebrews 9:27].

2022-12-28
Led Zepplin & "Stairway to Heaven": Caller comments on the rumor about Led Zepplin's "Stairway to Heaven" giving Satanic messages?
Giving to the Needy in a More Personal Way: Do you think that it is more gratifying to give personally to those in need rather than giving to organizations to do so?


2022-12-28
Playing Old Records for Hidden Messages: Caller comments on playing old records at slower speeds instead of backwards.
Temple Worship After 70 A.D.: Did the Jews continue to have sacrificial worship in the temple after 70 A.D.?
Jews Wearing Black: Why do religious Jews only wear black?

2022-12-28
Satanic Messages in Old Records: Do you think that Led Zepplin actually intentionally planned a Satanic message when playing "Stairway to Heaven" backward?



2022-11-17
Music in the Church: Do you think that there is a place for music in church? [Psalm 150, Ephesians 5:19, James 5:13, Colossians 3:16].



2022-11-11
Evangelizing in Dark Environments: It is clearly sin, or a matter of personal conviction, if I am ministering in dark environments with hopes of evangelizing some listening to our band? [I Corinthians 8-10, Luke 5:31, Mark 2:17].
Witnessing in a Bar: Are you stumbling others and damaging your witness if you are performing in a bar or club because others might think it is then acceptable to go to bars?


2022-09-19
Theme Song of The Narrow Path (Whistling Song): Is that you whistling on the introduction? Or a friend of yours?
Appreciation for "The Narrow Path" Radio Program: Caller appreciates the unique educational value of the radio program.
Levels of Heaven: What is the "third heaven", or the various levels, in heaven? [2 Corinthians 12:2, Revelation 4:1].

2022-09-02
Worship Music: What constitutes appropriate worship music for church meetings?



2022-08-19
Worship Music: Comment about the nature of worship music and the various styles, often seemingly overly self-focused in today's churches.



2022-08-19
Christian Music: Why should the devil get all the good music?



2022-08-12
Keith Green: Was Keith Green as intense as he appeared?
Take Up Your Cross & Deny Yourself: Could you expand on the verse "take up your cross & deny yourself?" [Luke 9:23]. [Editor's Note: After the break, Steve corrects


2022-06-14
Worship Team: How much should I be concerned about the way our church does the time of worship?



2022-05-05
Music Causing Sin: Is there music that could cause us to sin and become idolatry?



2022-04-28
Non-instrumental Church of Christ: Could you talk about the beliefs of the "Non-instrumental" Church of Christ? [Genesis 4:21, James 5:13, Colossians 3:16, Ephesian 5:19].



2022-04-25
The Narrow Path Theme Song: What is the whistling tune at the beginning of your show (title and artist)?
Cremation: What do you think about cremation, particularly in light of a friend who converted to Judaism?


2022-03-28
Secular Entertainment: What do you think of listening to secular music and movies?



2022-03-14
Witnessing to Hollywood: How do you (Paul Clark-guest Christian musician) witness to those that have experienced fortune and fame? Contact info: PaulClarkmusic.com.



2022-03-14
Guest; Paul Clark (Musician from 1970s): Paul Clark and Steve discuss the Jesus movement in the 1970s. Contact info: PaulClarkmusic.com.



2022-01-26
Singing, Praying, or Worshipping Loudly: Our pastor encourages us all to be very loud in our worshipping and prayer, but I am rather quiet by nature. Am I wrong not to want to participate loudly?



2022-01-04
David Mistaken in His Prayer: Why did David pray, "Against you, and you only, have I sinned" when it was clear that he had wronged many others? [Psalm 54:4, Psalm 22:1].
Steve Gregg's Band from the 1970s: Is there any surviving material from your band in the 1970s (New Wine).


2021-11-16
The Narrow Path Theme Music: Is the theme music for The Narrow Path radio program a gospel song? Link found at TheNarrowPath.com, called "Like Arrows Do".
Little Children, Young Men, Fathers: Why does Paul write to three different groups (little children, young men, fathers) in I John? [I John 2:12-14].


2021-10-11
Singer-Songwriter Don Francisco: Do you know the singer-songwriter Don Francisco and if he is doing anything now?
Lost Tribes of Israel: Do you know anything about the Lost Tribes of Israel (Black Hebrew Israelites)? [Genesis 10, Lamentations 5:10, Song of Solomon 1:6].
Jewish (Israelite) Tribal Identity: When did the Jewish (Israelite) tribes get lost?

2021-09-16
Whistling on The Narrow Path: Where does the whistling song come from on your show? The full song is posted at TheNarrowPath.com under the tab called resources.
Steve Gregg vs John MacArthur: Caller comments that he no longer listens to John MacArthur and only listens to Steve. Steve Doesn't recommend listening to only one teacher.
Tithing for Christians: Could you go over the biblical view of tithing for Christians? [Luke 14:33].

2021-09-08
Rock Music in Church Service: What do you think that using popular rock music, like "Bohemian Rhapsody", in a church service?



2021-06-29
Modern Worship & Performance: Am I just being an old fogey, because of my disappointment with some of the modern worship music and the performance emphasis?



2021-05-27
Evangelical Deconstruction: If you are familiar with DC Talk's, Kevin Max, what do you think of his and other's ex-evangelical deconstruction? [Galatians 1:10].
Michael, the Buddhist: How is Michael, the Buddhist doing?


2021-05-05
God's Foreknowledge: Shouldn't have God known in advance that Adam would need a helpmate, and that mankind would fail and He would need to send the flood?
Chuck Girard & Alisa Childers: Are you familiar with Alisa Childers, Chuck Girard's (Love Song) daughter?


2021-01-14
Critical Nature-Blessing or Curse: Can you help me sort out the blessing and curse of having a critical nature? [Ephesians 4:15, Revelation 2-3].
Worship Music & Song: What do you think about a lot of the current worship bands, music and songs, coming out now? It seems rather self-centered. [James 1:17].


2020-12-29
Welsh Revival Love Song: Are you familiar with the love song, "Here is Love, Vast as an Ocean", of the Welsh Revival?
Jewish View of the Virgin Birth: Did the Jewish people understand and believe the virgin birth? [Matthew 1].
Herod's Slaughter of the Innocents: Why did Herod seek to kill the infants?

2020-12-15
Bob Dylan's Christian Influence: Do you know what happened to Bob Dylan and his walk after he made his Christian albums?



2020-11-04
The Narrow Path Theme Song: Is that you playing the guitar and whistling?



2020-10-06
The Intro Whistling Music for The Narrow Path: Is the whistling music yours?
Healing Promised to Christians: It appears as though there is a promise about guaranteed healing that doesn't seem to work out as indicated-are we missing something? [James 5:14-15, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Galatians 4:13, I Timothy 5:23, 2 Timothy 4:20, Philippians 2:27].


2020-09-21
Disatisfaction with My Church's Worship Music: Can you advise about my disatisfaction with the worship music at my church?



2020-08-13
Music Therapy: Caller suggests music therapy for one who is troubled by negative or demonic spirits. [I Samuel 16:23].



2020-08-05
Drums Inappropriate for Worship: Caller presents case for drums not being appropriate for church or worship, claiming they represent the devil's choice of music.



2020-08-04
Drums From the Devil: What do you think about drums being from the devil? [Psalm 150].



2020-04-29
Church of Christ Bans Singing: Is the Church of Christ a cult because it bans singing?



2020-03-11
Kenosis Theory & the Bethel Movement: Because of my concern about the Bethel movement and Bill Johnson's teaching, I am trying to sort out the "Kenosis Theory"? [Philippians 2].
Hillsong Music Bans: Do you think it is an over-reaction to not ban singing of Hillsong music?


2020-03-09
Worship Service in Church: What form of worship should take place in church, when worshipping in Spirit & Truth? What should it look like on a Sunday morning as far as the raising of hands, singing, and so on? [John 4:19-24, 5:42, Isaiah 29:13].



2020-02-17
Christian Music for Financial Gain: Isn't benefiting from writing and performing Christian acceptable, because it is still doing something good? [Matthew 10:8].



2020-02-17
Compromised Songwriters: What are your thoughts on listening to worship music written or performed by those of groups that have some really compromised or nonscriptural doctrines or behavior? [James 1].



2019-06-06
Satan Being Loosed: The binding of Satan and a thousand years of peace is described in Revelation, but why is Satan let loose for a little while at the end of the millennium? [Revelation 20].
Whistling in the Theme Song: Is that you playing the guitar and whistling at the beginning of your show?


2019-05-20
Amazing Grace Lyrics: What does it mean when the song lyric says, "how sweet the sound"? Shouldn't the sweetness be Jesus, not a sound?



2019-04-17
Peace: In Woodstock, was not there a similarity between its intent, and what Christ brings and what Christians are looking forward to? The ushering in of peace, joy, and love?



2019-04-09
Government Control: When one has a 501c3, does the government limit what you can say, especially regarding homosexuality or endorsing candidates?
Christian Music: Is the Christian music industry entirely secular now?


2019-02-07
The name Narrow Path & the Theme Music: Is the Scripture passage in Matthew why you named the program, "the narrow path"? Where did you get your introductory theme music? [Matthew 7:13-14]



2019-01-10
Jesus & His Harp: Is there a possibility the Lord Jesus carried a harp while preaching, teaching, reaching, & declaring the kingdom? [Psalm 49:4].



2018-12-31
Angels Singing: Is there anywhere in the Bible where it talks about angels singing in the Bible? What about in the book of Job? [Job 38:7, Revelation 4-5, Revelation 5:9, Revelation 4:10]



2018-12-12
Keith Green & "Dying to Self": Do you have any information on or know where I can find "that's dying to self" song that you mentioned?



2018-11-20
Calvary Chapel's Music: How did so many Christian Church bands happen to come out of the Calvary Chapel in the 70s?



2018-11-12
Secular Music: What do you think about going into music as a career for a believer, not necessarily Christian music?



2018-11-08
Sheep & the Goats: I like the song by Keith green called, "the sheep & the goats", but what can you tell me about the sheep & the goats, judging, & so on? [Matthew 25:31-46]



2018-09-06
All about Angels: When were the angels created? When did Lucifer fall? Is the serpent satan? Was he a musician?



2018-07-31
Losing your Faith: Just repent, start obeying Jesus again, if you find yourself start falling away.
Acapella Music: Caller thinks it's Church History that the church didn't use musical instruments for the first few centuries, but it was just for singing & making melody in their hearts.


2018-07-31
Musical Instruments in the Church: Caller believes we are not allowed to use instruments,



2018-07-09
Narrow Path's Show Introduction Music: I was always like your introductory music too.
Jesus Leaving it up to the Priests of the Catholic Church: So did Jesus really leave the Catholic church to tell us what to do? [Matthew 23:2-3]


2018-07-09
Narrow Path's Show Introduction Music: I really the introduction music to your show. Is that you playing the guitar?
Blessing God & God blessing us & lifting Hands: You said recently said that the it's the greater man that blesses the lesser man, so God blesses us, more than we are blessing God, with praise & worship & the lifting hands in, but what about these verses in Psalms? [Psalm 63:4, Psalms 134:2]


2018-06-11
Replacement Theology: Do you believe in replacement theology?
Keith Green: Did you personally know Keith Green? What did you think of him? His music?


2018-05-09
Pre-Millennial & Pre-Tribulation: Is there a difference between being a pre-tribulation & pre-millennium?
Christian Music Only: A friend of mine who goes to the church I go to said that we shouldn't listen to any music that isn't Christian music, like the Beatles & so on.


2018-04-18
Larry Norman: Did you read about Larry Norman, a good musician?
The Word "Jew": Where did the word "Jew" come from?


2018-03-21
Theme Music for the Narrow Path Show: Where does the music come from for you show?
Tithing: Should we tithe? Aren't we sort've under bondage doing that?


2018-03-15
Satan & Music: Someone said that Satan was responsible for all the music of the earth. Is this true?



2018-03-01
Secular Music: What would you say about hip-hop music or any other music that is not Christian-oriented? They say hip-hop or rap music is of the devil.



2018-02-28
Leading Worship at an International House of Prayer: We would like to lead praise & worship music for an International House of Prayer and we are concerned people might think we endorse his teaching.



2018-02-15
Worship & Christian Music: What are your thoughts on contemporary Christian musicians?



2018-01-30
Overwhelmed Dad, Husband, Wanting Alone Time: Caller needs time away from the pace of their life, but also knows he needs to care for wife and children. What should he do?



2017-11-20
Worshipping Jesus & God the Father: Did Jesus ever command to be worshipped? What is required for worship? Worshipping God through song?



2017-10-19
Music being a Gift: Is being a musician a (spiritual) gift?



2017-09-26
Assurance of Salvation: I used to be in the Music business, but I developed problems with my ears, & can't do that anymore, but I've been looking at end time events seeming to fall in place, & I'm questioning my salvation & wondering what to do?



2017-09-22
Liking the Narrow Path Show: A caller & her granddaughter just wanted to check in & say how they liked the show!



2017-09-21
Theme Music for the Narrow Path Show: Wondering where you got your whistling theme song?
Calvinism vs Arminianism: Free will, sin nature, total depravity


2017-09-19
The Narrow Path's Theme Music: Does your theme music have a name, & where did it come from?



2017-08-14
Playing Guitar During Spare Time: I've been playing guitar & using an inordinate of time to play it, & wondering if I'm wasting my time?



2017-05-01
Theme Music to the Narrow Path Show: Where did your theme music come from?
Baptism: You don't have to be "immersed" in baptism, but immersed into the Father, Son & Holy Spirit.


2016-12-19
Seeker-friendly churches: Churches that play loud, rock & roll type music it would seem would lose a whole bunch of older people, so counterproductive.



2016-12-13
The Narrow Path's Theme Music: Did Steve do his theme music or someone else or what?
Walking in the Light: Can Steve explain, Walk in the Light, as I am in the Light"" [1 John 1:5-7], what that means practically?


2016-07-19
Christian Band Music: Are you familiar with the Band from the 70s by the name of “Free Fair" (Fare?)?



2016-05-10
Tattoos: Were the tattoos in the Old Testament taoing about permanent tattoos or also the kind that can be washed off? [Leviticus 19:28]
Church of Christ & No Instruments: The Church of Christ doesn't use musical instruments, why not?


2016-03-18
No Crosses Displayed: Every church I've visited, no crosses displayed outside or inside the building because they don't want to offend people. [Galatians 5:11]
Church's Music: What if i go to a specific church because of the form of a music they use make you feel good?


2016-01-08
People Making Excuses for Racism: Caller thinks a person can't make excuses for people who are racists & possibly the reason some don't like rap music is because they are.



2016-01-08
Rap Music is Not Peaceful: Jesus is the Prince of peace, & caller does not think that rap is peaceful. You are not being racist because you don't like rap.



2016-01-08
Rap Music: What exactly makes Rap music so bad? What makes Christian music Christian?



2015-12-23
Rap Music: Not all Rap Music is bad, according to the caller.
"...Make Man in OUR Image": Who is the "our" when God said, "Let us make man in our image"? [Genesis 1:26-27]


2015-12-22
Rap Music: Caller doesn't like Rap Music at all, that there's nothing good about it whatsoever! That it's demons. That rap Christian music is an oxymoron.



2015-12-17
Rap Music: Followup to the Rap music question of the previous day that there are good rap artists out there.



2015-12-16
Rap music: What are your thoughts about listening to rap music laced w/ a lot of swear words even though it has an excellent message?



2015-12-16
David Segal - David Beaudry: A few comments about the passing of a musician by the name of David Segal/Beaudry.
Powers & Principalities & Healthy living: Do we have to obey the government about man-dated vaccines?


2015-12-14
9 to 5 Job affecting musical gift: I'm wondering what I should do about having a door close on me of being able to expound on my musical gift, & having to get a steady job instead. Should I just go back on tour because the goal was to serve my home community?



2015-11-04
Jesus going to hell: Did Jesus go to hell when He died? [Acts 2:25-31, 1 Peter 3:18-22] (the audio skips a little bit here, but it seems to be only limited to this one & the next)



2015-10-01
Follow-up to playing Christian Music: Caller wanted to encourage the caller who called about playing Christian music at his business to continue doing it.



2015-10-01
Christian Music at a Business Establishment: Christian Music in a Business Setting offending others & the caller is worried about it.



2015-09-02
Worship Songs in Church: Caller thinks there's too much vain repetition in worship songs we sing in church nowadays & it's too loud.



2015-04-10
Drum Usage in Church: Does using drums in the church have a pagan connotation so they shouldn't be used?
Cremation: How is God able to put all the ashes back together if people are cremated?


2015-02-24
Charging for the Gospel: It's one thing to be charging for talent (a music show, a play), but what about charging for the gospel, to hear the actual gospel? I never thought I'd see the day.



2014-12-30
Healing Frequency Music: Have you ever heard of something called, Healing Frequency Music, & what do you think about it if you have?



2014-09-30
Contemporary Christian Artists: If a Contemporary Christian Artist has awesome music, such as Steve Camp, but way off on their theology, does that mean we shouldn't listen to their music?



2014-08-01
Holding my peace & letting the Lord fight: A caller wanted a previous caller to know where the phrase came from that he was asking about, "If I hold my peace & let Lord fight my battles", that it came from a spiritual.



2014-08-01
Holding my Peace & Let the Lord Fight: Does it say anywhere in the Bible, "If I hold my peace & let Lord fight my battles" or is that from a song or something?
Sweat Lodge: A follow-up to the caller that was wondering if he should attend a Native American sweat lodge or not, just tell them that you believe in the Great Creator but that you don't want to attend.


2014-07-11
Keith Green: What kind've guy was he, & can you talk about his music?



2014-07-03
Finding a Church & the Music played in them: How do you go about finding a good church at an older age, or, what if the church you used to go to has radically changed since you last attended there in your youth?
Evangelical & Charismatic: Are Evangelicalism & Charismatic in harmony w/ each other?
Wesleyan Church: What can you tell me about the Wesleyan Church?

2014-06-06
Title of Theme Song: What is the title of your Theme Song for your show?



2014-03-07
Dispensationalism: Is there anything wrong w/ listening to preachers who believe in Dispensationalism?
Christian Music: There's a lot of good Christian music out there.


2014-02-26
Music (follow-up): Spiritual music should appeal to our spiritual nature & not our fleshly nature, according to the caller.
Rich Man & Lazarus: Jesus wouldn't use a story that would introduce false or deceptive delusion that would cause us major confusion. [Luke 16:19-31]


2014-02-26
Christian Contemporary (Rock) Music: I have a friend who is vehemently against Christian Contemporary Music, & I asked him why he was so against it. He says it does havoc on onee's emotions, dancing music is wrong, makes you think of drugs & sex & so on. What are your thoughts on loud, Christian type rock music, (& music w/ a beat to it)?



2013-12-23
Sovereingty of God & Providences/Coincidences: Once we are under the sovereignty of God, there is no such thing as coincidences, are there?
Working Throught the Holy Spirit: Sometimes God can make you turn on the radio at times to hear a perfect song that really hits you at the time because of stuff you are going through.
"He which hath begun a Good Work": Once you submit yourself to God, He'll perform & do things in you that can only be attributed to God. [Philippians 1:6]

2013-12-09
Wine being non-Fermented grape Juice: What do you think about wine in the Bible only being grape juice? [Ephesians 5:18, 1 Peter 4:3-4, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26] (Audio of the caller is a little poor, but important questions.)
Musical Instruments & the Church of Christ: What do you think about the Church of Christ & having no musical instruments in the church?


2013-10-14
"Who Walk Not After The Flesh, But After The Spirit": Does this phrase belong, "who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit", belong in Romans 8:1? I know it belongs in Romans 8:4, but the first verse too? [Romans 8:1-4]
No Musical Instruments in Church: Is there any validity to not having musical instruments in church like the Church of Christ proclaims?


2012-01-05
Other Denominations & the Church of Christ: What about attending various churches rather than one specific denomination?
Hearing the Holy Spirit: Aren't we able to hear from the Holy Spirit today, and He gives discernment?
Music in Church: Someone in the "Church of Christ" thinks instrumental music in church is wrong. What do you think?
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