Daniel Johnson
@danjohnsonhymns.bsky.social
Theology, Worship, and Music programme leader at London School of Theology. Researching evangelical hymns, slavery, and abolition. Infrequent guitarist. Views mine
“I can’t believe there are people protesting against us - we’re just a church”
January 21, 2026 at 6:35 PM
“I can’t believe there are people protesting against us - we’re just a church”
Maybe it turns out that all Trump wanted was a prawn ring and some frozen peas
January 21, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Maybe it turns out that all Trump wanted was a prawn ring and some frozen peas
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Our latest PhD Placement opportunities - come and work at the British Library for 3-6 months to develop your research and professional skills. 8 projects available, deadline for applications 27 February.
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PhD placement scheme
Our annual placement scheme offers doctoral researchers from all disciplines the chance to develop and apply skills and expertise outside the university sector.
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January 20, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Our latest PhD Placement opportunities - come and work at the British Library for 3-6 months to develop your research and professional skills. 8 projects available, deadline for applications 27 February.
www.bl.uk/services/res...
www.bl.uk/services/res...
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🚨 PhD Funding alert‼️
2026 Scottish Episcopal Church International Scholarships for applicants from the Global South. 3 year PhD funding in divinity, theology + religious studies at a Scottish University plus living support and mentorship.
More info here: www.scotland.anglican.org/applications...
2026 Scottish Episcopal Church International Scholarships for applicants from the Global South. 3 year PhD funding in divinity, theology + religious studies at a Scottish University plus living support and mentorship.
More info here: www.scotland.anglican.org/applications...
Applications open for 2026 International Scholarship - The Scottish Episcopal Church
The Scottish Episcopal Church (SEC) invites applications for its International Scholarships Programme. These scholarships are open to applicants from the Global South, aimed at building and strengthen...
www.scotland.anglican.org
January 20, 2026 at 3:03 PM
🚨 PhD Funding alert‼️
2026 Scottish Episcopal Church International Scholarships for applicants from the Global South. 3 year PhD funding in divinity, theology + religious studies at a Scottish University plus living support and mentorship.
More info here: www.scotland.anglican.org/applications...
2026 Scottish Episcopal Church International Scholarships for applicants from the Global South. 3 year PhD funding in divinity, theology + religious studies at a Scottish University plus living support and mentorship.
More info here: www.scotland.anglican.org/applications...
“…and on guitar, The Edge!
This song is called Pride (in the Name of Love)”
This song is called Pride (in the Name of Love)”
when you realize that the American unipolar global order was suppressing long-forgotten levels of public Frenchness
January 20, 2026 at 7:13 PM
“…and on guitar, The Edge!
This song is called Pride (in the Name of Love)”
This song is called Pride (in the Name of Love)”
The reference to Prince Charming in “Something There” from Beauty and the Beast confirms the existence of a Disney metaverse
January 16, 2026 at 7:41 PM
The reference to Prince Charming in “Something There” from Beauty and the Beast confirms the existence of a Disney metaverse
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So glad he finally received this great honor. People are saying that no one deserved it more than him.
January 16, 2026 at 6:49 PM
So glad he finally received this great honor. People are saying that no one deserved it more than him.
Preachers this Sunday:
“Do you know someone else whose sacrifice should not be made in vain? Turn with me in your Bibles…”
#TheTraitors
“Do you know someone else whose sacrifice should not be made in vain? Turn with me in your Bibles…”
#TheTraitors
January 14, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Preachers this Sunday:
“Do you know someone else whose sacrifice should not be made in vain? Turn with me in your Bibles…”
#TheTraitors
“Do you know someone else whose sacrifice should not be made in vain? Turn with me in your Bibles…”
#TheTraitors
Fiona’s leaving speech
January 9, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Fiona’s leaving speech
I was grateful to receive a review copy of a new academic book. I was less grateful to notice that the series editorial board is 15 white men
January 9, 2026 at 3:05 PM
I was grateful to receive a review copy of a new academic book. I was less grateful to notice that the series editorial board is 15 white men
My research ambitions for this year are to finish my monograph, finish co-editing another volume, write 2 or 3 chapters/articles…which sounds a lot until I’ve also thought that Christmas Carols (broadly defined) need a lot of academic attention - maybe through a special edition of a journal
January 4, 2026 at 1:51 PM
My research ambitions for this year are to finish my monograph, finish co-editing another volume, write 2 or 3 chapters/articles…which sounds a lot until I’ve also thought that Christmas Carols (broadly defined) need a lot of academic attention - maybe through a special edition of a journal
I don’t mean to show off, but you know the roof bars that have been by the front door since October? Totally just put them in the shed.
Link in bio for more tips to maximise your productivity in 2026
Link in bio for more tips to maximise your productivity in 2026
January 2, 2026 at 1:46 PM
I don’t mean to show off, but you know the roof bars that have been by the front door since October? Totally just put them in the shed.
Link in bio for more tips to maximise your productivity in 2026
Link in bio for more tips to maximise your productivity in 2026
I watched Farage’s 2026 promo video.
How do we engage with Reform voters when they’re so willing to accept his lies, and so desperate for him to fuel their hate? It feels impenetrable, when everything he says is so demonstrably false…and yet they love it
How do we engage with Reform voters when they’re so willing to accept his lies, and so desperate for him to fuel their hate? It feels impenetrable, when everything he says is so demonstrably false…and yet they love it
December 31, 2025 at 1:44 PM
I watched Farage’s 2026 promo video.
How do we engage with Reform voters when they’re so willing to accept his lies, and so desperate for him to fuel their hate? It feels impenetrable, when everything he says is so demonstrably false…and yet they love it
How do we engage with Reform voters when they’re so willing to accept his lies, and so desperate for him to fuel their hate? It feels impenetrable, when everything he says is so demonstrably false…and yet they love it
I got invited to review for a journal. I like doing this stuff, so I’m happy to.
However…
Their offer is payment is a voucher towards any costs I may incur if I submit to this journal in the future.
So, I’m getting “paid” to do free work, and doubly help their revenue streams. Wild
However…
Their offer is payment is a voucher towards any costs I may incur if I submit to this journal in the future.
So, I’m getting “paid” to do free work, and doubly help their revenue streams. Wild
December 30, 2025 at 1:21 PM
I got invited to review for a journal. I like doing this stuff, so I’m happy to.
However…
Their offer is payment is a voucher towards any costs I may incur if I submit to this journal in the future.
So, I’m getting “paid” to do free work, and doubly help their revenue streams. Wild
However…
Their offer is payment is a voucher towards any costs I may incur if I submit to this journal in the future.
So, I’m getting “paid” to do free work, and doubly help their revenue streams. Wild
My great gran, born in 1908, saw Rod Stewart singing on The Old Grey Whistle Test in the early 70s and said afterwards, “if he was hung for singing, he’d die innocent”
What's an insult you'll never forget?
December 26, 2025 at 8:41 PM
My great gran, born in 1908, saw Rod Stewart singing on The Old Grey Whistle Test in the early 70s and said afterwards, “if he was hung for singing, he’d die innocent”
My daughter enjoyed Christmas she asked me to rewrap some of her presents and she opened them again this morning. She FULLY committed to the second opening, acting with total surprise and expecting us all to do the same
a man in a suit and hat is standing in a doorway in a bedroom
ALT: a man in a suit and hat is standing in a doorway in a bedroom
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December 26, 2025 at 5:27 PM
My daughter enjoyed Christmas she asked me to rewrap some of her presents and she opened them again this morning. She FULLY committed to the second opening, acting with total surprise and expecting us all to do the same
I like my December weather the way I like my mercy: mild
December 25, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I like my December weather the way I like my mercy: mild
Family made a Christmas cake, an daughter is excited about it
December 24, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Family made a Christmas cake, an daughter is excited about it
My line manager has hand-written notes from the 6 probation meetings for my new job all written in different coloured ink, on the same page, on top of each other. It’s surprisingly legible
December 22, 2025 at 3:26 PM
My line manager has hand-written notes from the 6 probation meetings for my new job all written in different coloured ink, on the same page, on top of each other. It’s surprisingly legible
“Thanks for coming!”
“We’re not going.”
“I’m…I’m sorry?”
“You heard.”
“Sorry, is everything ok?”
“You not been listening?”
“Sorry, I’m not sure…”
“We. Won’t. Go. Un. Til. We. Get. Some.”
“Get some what?”
“. . .”
(Internally) “I should write a song about this”
“We’re not going.”
“I’m…I’m sorry?”
“You heard.”
“Sorry, is everything ok?”
“You not been listening?”
“Sorry, I’m not sure…”
“We. Won’t. Go. Un. Til. We. Get. Some.”
“Get some what?”
“. . .”
(Internally) “I should write a song about this”
December 21, 2025 at 9:46 PM
“Thanks for coming!”
“We’re not going.”
“I’m…I’m sorry?”
“You heard.”
“Sorry, is everything ok?”
“You not been listening?”
“Sorry, I’m not sure…”
“We. Won’t. Go. Un. Til. We. Get. Some.”
“Get some what?”
“. . .”
(Internally) “I should write a song about this”
“We’re not going.”
“I’m…I’m sorry?”
“You heard.”
“Sorry, is everything ok?”
“You not been listening?”
“Sorry, I’m not sure…”
“We. Won’t. Go. Un. Til. We. Get. Some.”
“Get some what?”
“. . .”
(Internally) “I should write a song about this”
@mvclarke.bsky.social and I have just submitted the manuscript of our co-edited volume, The Legacies of Isaac Watts’ Hymnody, to Routledge Press. Thank you to all of the contributing authors, we think you’ve done an excellent job!
December 19, 2025 at 11:50 AM
@mvclarke.bsky.social and I have just submitted the manuscript of our co-edited volume, The Legacies of Isaac Watts’ Hymnody, to Routledge Press. Thank you to all of the contributing authors, we think you’ve done an excellent job!
Do I know anybody who subscribes to the Spectator and can send me their review of David Olusoga's 'Empire' series please? Thanks
December 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Do I know anybody who subscribes to the Spectator and can send me their review of David Olusoga's 'Empire' series please? Thanks
My PhD thesis is under contract with Routledge. My external examiner is also my editor. And the big change they wanted was a final chapter on the immediate legacy of Isaac Watts. I’ve been researching it today, and I’ve found so much material. It’s been wonderful
November 26, 2025 at 10:08 PM
My PhD thesis is under contract with Routledge. My external examiner is also my editor. And the big change they wanted was a final chapter on the immediate legacy of Isaac Watts. I’ve been researching it today, and I’ve found so much material. It’s been wonderful
I'm really pleased that my paper on evangelical hymns and slavery was accepted for the Reformation Studies Colloquium. At heart, I'm a historian, and that is how and why I engage with the hymn tradition. Being able to present my work in the wider context of Protestant history is a joy
November 26, 2025 at 2:10 PM
I'm really pleased that my paper on evangelical hymns and slavery was accepted for the Reformation Studies Colloquium. At heart, I'm a historian, and that is how and why I engage with the hymn tradition. Being able to present my work in the wider context of Protestant history is a joy