The Songs of Taylor Swift: A Christian Cultural Appraisal

In September 2024, at Keith Getty’s request, I delivered a workshop talk on Taylor Swift for the Sing! Conference. I was reluctant to speak on this topic because, aside from familiarity with a few of her most popular songs, I haven’t deeply engaged with her music. I’m a Beatles fan, about the farthest thing from a “Swiftie” you can find, so I felt like an odd choice for the workshop. My kids aren’t into Taylor Swift either. My oldest son and I share an affinity for Ed Sheeran. My daughter is mor