Speaking Christianese | Terminology

Speaking Christianese | Terminology

From This is the Day Rejoice by Elizabeth Giles and Monika Walker

March 2, 2026 · 29 min · Season 5 · Episode 4

About this episode

The episode explores the meanings of four significant Christian terms to deepen understanding and enhance worship.

Do you ever use words without really knowing what they mean? Do you speak "Christianese"? It's important to study the historical and cultural background of words so we can interpret them correctly and understand what we're truly saying. Yet, like the imperfect and sometimes careless people we are, we often use words based on their connotations rather than their true meanings. Today, we're going to look at four words that many of us have spoken - and certainly sung - to better understand their full significance. Our hope is that the next time we use them, they will carry deeper meaning for us, and reflect better, the glory of our Savior. The four words we'll explore are: Gloria, Hallelujah, Amen, and Bless. ________________________ When this is the day you end your prayer with "Amen," remember that you are declaring your belief that your words are heard by the one true and powerful God. You are affirming His character and trusting Him to hear and answer according to His will. You are not simply finishing a prayer, and it is not about naming and claiming everything you want to happen. "Amen" is an act of worship to the righteous Creator and Ruler of all. ________________________…

People in this episode

Hosts: Elizabeth Giles, Monika Walker

Topics covered

  • Christian terminology
  • spiritual understanding
  • worship
  • language in faith
  • Christianese

Keywords

  • Christianese
  • Gloria
  • Hallelujah
  • Amen
  • Bless
  • spirituality
  • worship

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