In this episode of Musical Midrash, I’m joined by my husband and theological co-conspirator J. Kyle Wilsor for the first-ever edition of J & D Talk About Musicals — and we’re starting at the very beginning (a very good place to start) with The Sound of Music.
Together, we revisit this classic through a theological lens: Where is God in the hills, in the music, and in the quiet acts of resistance? What can the story of the Von Trapps teach us about moral courage, exile, and the choices we face in times of rising authoritarianism? And is Climb Every Mountain just the best sermon song ever written? (Spoiler: yes.)
Along the way, we share our own childhood musical memories, talk about the theology of joy, the weight of grief, the meaning of protest, and why The Sound of Music still has something to say in this moment.
🌄 Two voices. One stage. Infinite showtunes.
Tell us what The Sound of Music means to you. Share your thoughts, disagreements, and favorite moments. And if this conversation sings to your heart, subscribe, share, and stay tuned for more.
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