Gospel of Motown Session 1- "What's Going On?" and the Tradition of Lament
In this first session, we’ll talk about Marvin Gaye’s hit 1971 song, “What’s Going On?” and how it relates to Biblical ideas of Lament. Gaye wrote the song as a way of expressing his grief for the injustice, pain, and suffering he saw in his community and the world. This conversation will use the song as a way to dive into lament - what it is, why it can be a challenge for us, and why it’s necessary.
In this first session, we’ll talk about Marvin Gaye’s hit 1971 song, “What’s Going On?” and how it relates to Biblical ideas of Lament. Gaye wrote the song as a way of expressing his grief for the injustice, pain, and suffering he saw in his community and the world. This conversation will use the song as a way to dive into lament - what it is, why it can be a challenge for us, and why it’s necessary.
In this first session, we’ll talk about Marvin Gaye’s hit 1971 song, “What’s Going On?” and how it relates to Biblical ideas of Lament. Gaye wrote the song as a way of expressing his grief for the injustice, pain, and suffering he saw in his community and the world. This conversation will use the song as a way to dive into lament - what it is, why it can be a challenge for us, and why it’s necessary.