You will be Excommunicated/Cancelled? - A Cantata prepared for the Seventh Sunday of Easter.  A production of KNNA the Cross Radio. Bringing Bach Back examines the theology and music of Bach Cantatas. This Cantata emphasizes the reality that Christians will face persecution in this world, but reminds them that Christ still cares for them and will bring them out of the world into eternity.   Cover art - The Crucifixion of St. Peter - Caravaggio 

Where Are You Going? - A Cantata prepared for FifthSunday of Easter.  A production of KNNA the Cross Radio. Bringing Bach Back examines the theology and music of Bach Cantatas. This cantata asks where Jesus is going from John 16, and then wonders the same thing for us as Christians.  And the answer is clear - in the Blood of Jesus, we are going to heaven, to resurrection.   Cover art - The Resurrection - Paolo Veronese

On the Evening of the Same Sabbath - A Cantata prepared for Second Sunday of Easter.  A production of KNNA the Cross Radio. Bringing Bach Back examines the theology and music of Bach Cantatas. This cantata shows how the resurrection of Christ changes everything for us in this sinful and difficult world.  The Disciples gather together in the name of Jesus, and as a result he is present amongst them, even though the world may be against them, their hope (and ours as well) is in Jesus.   Cover art - The Incredulity of Thomas - Caravaggio

What defines a choral passion - and can they still be performed within a worship service today?   Of course!  A passion is in its most basic form a musical setting for God's Word.  In this bonus episode, we have some ideas for how a congregation can still use the idea behind Bach's St. Matthew Passion to beautify their Holy Week and Good Friday services today.  

During the Lenten Season, we will listen to St Matthew's Passion, one of Bach's greatest works. Part Five - Matthew 27:27-66 We see our Lord's crucifixion and death. This episode is extended to complete the Passion.  

During the Lenten Season, we will listen to St Matthew's Passion, one of Bach's greatest works. Part Four - Matthew 27:1-26 We see our Lord's trial before Pilate, and end with his flagellation, with a reminder of the Lord's Supper.

During the Lenten Season, we will listen to St Matthew's Passion, one of Bach's greatest works. Part Three - Matthew 26:51-75 We see our Lord's trial and the betrayal of St. Peter. Sorry for the COVID Delay in getting this episode out.  

During the Lenten Season, we will listen to St Matthew's Passion, one of Bach's greatest works. Part two- Matthew 26:33-50 We will travel to Gethsemane and see our Lord betrayed and arrested. 

During the Lenten Season, we will listen to St Matthew's Passion, one of Bach's greatest works.   Part one - Matthew 26:1-32 We will introduce the Passion, and cover the Passover preparations through the institution of the Lord's Supper.  

Out of Sheba They Will Come - A Cantata prepared for Feast of Epiphany.  A production of KNNA the Cross Radio. Bringing Bach Back examines the theology and music of Bach Cantatas. This cantata shows how an Old Testament Prophecy from Isaiah is fulfilled in the person of Christ, and how we ought to live our lives in a Christian manner, serving Christ our Lord.   Cover art - Adoration of the Magi - Hans Memling