Hit in the Head with a Hymn Book

9 episodes

A Fortune Teller, a Sermon & the Hymn That Changed It All S1E9

A Fortune Teller, a Sermon & the Hymn That Changed It All

What does a drunken encounter with a fortune teller have to do with one of the most powerful hymns ever…

He Wrote One of the Most Famous Hymns, But Never Heard It S1E8

He Wrote One of the Most Famous Hymns, But Never Heard It

Maltby Babcock was the "Superman" of the early 1900s—a star athlete, a brilliant musician, and a beloved pastor who seemed…

The Surprising Story of a Hymn You Thought You Knew S1E7

The Surprising Story of a Hymn You Thought You Knew

In a world that loves dramatic stories, the history of "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" is a quiet lesson in authentic…

Unlocking the Power & Journey of “Christ Arose” S1E6

Unlocking the Power & Journey of “Christ Arose”

Experience the mighty triumph of "Christ Arose" like never before. On "Hit in the Head with a Hymnal," we explore…

Why Was “All Hail The Power” BANNED? S1E5

Why Was “All Hail The Power” BANNED?

You know the melody, you've sung the words, but do you know the astonishing story behind "All Hail the Power…

The Land of Beulah (and a Technical Glitch) S1E4

The Land of Beulah (and a Technical Glitch)

Ever heard a hymn title so strange you had to know the story? Join Jeff Dixon on "Hit in the…

What Does It Mean to Be “Closer Drawn to Thee”? S1E3

What Does It Mean to Be “Closer Drawn to Thee”?

The hymn "I Am Thine, O Lord" is a prayer for deeper intimacy with God. But what does a life…

The Bat-Keeping Author of ‘Onward, Christian Soldiers’ S1E2

The Bat-Keeping Author of ‘Onward, Christian Soldiers’

Did you know one of Christianity's most famous "battle" hymns was written by an eccentric, self-taught scholar who kept a…

You’ll Never Hear ‘Jesus Loves Me’ the Same Way Again S1E1

You’ll Never Hear ‘Jesus Loves Me’ the Same Way Again

Ever had a hymn book thrown at your head? Jeff Dixon has (well, almost). That wild story kicks off a…