Why Singing Scripture Transforms Worship: Randall Goodgame on Point of View

Why Singing Scripture Transforms Worship: Randall Goodgame on Point of View

Listen to the Interview - Randall's segment starts around 34:00.

How can singing Scripture transform the way we worship and connect with God’s Word? In his recent interview on Point of View with Penna Dexter, Randall Goodgame explores the incredible power of singing word-for-word Scripture, as well as the heart behind his latest project, the Scripture Hymnal.

Randall Goodgame, creator of the beloved Slugs & Bugs series, sat down with Penna Dexter to talk about the journey that led him to create the Scripture Hymnal—a unique collection of over 100 word-for-word Bible passages set to music. Whether used by families at home or congregations in church, this hymnal is designed to make Scripture memorable, accessible, and deeply personal through song.

Why Singing Scripture Matters

During the interview, Randall shared his passion for helping people engage with Scripture in a meaningful way. He explains the special connection between music and memory, and how singing helps people internalize the Bible in a way that simply reading or reciting doesn’t.

“There’s something mysterious about music. It helps us remember Scripture in a way that stays with us for life. Singing the Word allows the Holy Spirit to work through those verses, embedding them deep in our hearts.” — Randall Goodgame

Randall reflected on his own experience writing Scripture songs for his children, and how it eventually led to the creation of a resource that could serve not only families but entire congregations. This vision for Scripture Hymnal is to foster biblical literacy and bring people together in worship, using God’s Word as the foundation.

A Resource for Families and Churches

The Scripture Hymnal offers something for everyone—children, adults, worship leaders, and pastors. Randall and Penna discussed how this hymnal is more than just a collection of songs; it’s a tool for families to grow in faith together and for churches to unite in singing God’s Word.

With contributions from several renowned Christian songwriters, the Scripture Hymnal is carefully crafted to be both theologically sound and musically accessible. Randall explained how the process of writing the hymnal involved collaboration, prayer, and a desire to let the words of Scripture speak for themselves.

“All the meaning is already in the Scripture. My job was to craft music that draws out that meaning, helping people engage with the text in a deeper way.” — Randall Goodgame

How You Can Use the Scripture Hymnal

Randall also shared practical ways the Scripture Hymnal can be used by individuals and families. Each hymnal comes with a QR code, giving readers access to beautifully recorded versions of the songs so that even if you don’t play an instrument, you can still sing along. Whether at church or at home, the Scripture Hymnal is a valuable resource for growing in faith through music.

“My dream for this project is that it will lead to transformed lives and a revival of biblical literacy in the church. Singing Scripture allows us to carry God’s Word with us wherever we go, and my hope is that this hymnal helps people do just that.” — Randall Goodgame

Listen to the Interview - Randall's segment starts around 34:00.

To hear more about Randall Goodgame’s heart behind the Scripture Hymnal and his passion for bringing the Bible to life through music, listen to the full interview with Penna Dexter on Point of View.

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