episode 59: my anchor holds

Jacob and Katie O'Neall Eckeberger, aka My Anchor Holds, write and perform music “music for those with an evolving faith.”

We had a really fun conversation with them as we learned about their musical/theological journey. But before we got into that conversation, Cody and Craig were marveling at one of the events in sports culture.

The Washington Post had reported that a pair of Michael Jordan’s used shoes sold for $1.4 million, “shattering a record for game-used footwear.” That’s a lot of money for used shoes. But you learn something new every day – there’s a category of auction items actually called “game-used footwear.” There’s probably a category for just plain used footwear. Maybe your shoes, too?

After about 40 minutes of nonsense covering Advent (learn about Katheen Lundquist and Of the Father’s Love Begotten), sneakers, March Madness medical procedures, and Vikings, we talked with Katie and Jacob.

Then, we began talking about music, worship, and My Anchor Hold’s upcoming EP, Holding Out Faith, being released November 19th. And we also get to listen to the title track “Holding Out Faith”.

Their faith journey provides a hopeful path, especially for all those who are reconsidering the faith they entered into. Theirs is a process of reconstruction. Their music brings both music for audiences to listen to and reflect, while other songs are intended not for an audience, but for fellow journeyers to sing in worship and community. Jacob and Katie comment that worship music is a way to see outside of ourselves. As they describe this perspective and this journey, they state: “we want to connect with anyone from anywhere that has the same passion for finding God in unlikely places and movements of justice that fight for space for everyone” (myanchorholds.net)

One of the questions that lingered long before our conversation began arose from a social media post from Katie, pondering where is worship music to be found for the progressive, left-leaning church, inclusive, and justice-oriented church? We discuss that a many other things.

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and Twitter https://twitter.com/My_Anchor_Holds and TikTok @mrsoberger

Buy their upcoming EP, being released November 19

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