Worshipology with Kurtis Parks

In this episode, KP talks with songwriter, worship leader and country artist Crystal Yates. She dives into her story overcoming double pneumonia, the power of vulnerability and why experience will always trump theory, when it comes to Jesus. Connect with Crystal: website: www.crystalyatesmusic.com New song "Seed of Faith" - https://music.apple.com/us/album/seed-of-faith-feat-durell-comedy/16271670...

In this conversation, KP talks with Grammy winning songwriter and worship pastor KJ Scriven. KJ dives into the story behind "Man of Your Word", as well as the depth of teaching through worship, and how our spiritual gifts shape the way we lead worship. Connect with KJ: www.kjscriven.com Twitter - @kjscriven Instagram - @kjscriven  Connect with KP & Worshipology: Get the book - www.worshipology...

In this conversation, KP talks with Pastor Len Burdick who has been leading worship since the 80s, in contexts of every kind! Len has a doctorate in Pastoral Leadership and Master in Worship Studies and has taught at Word of Life Academy. He's currently the Worship Pastor at Victory Church in Winchester, VA Helpful links: Connect with Len - @lenburdick "Clear the Stage" by Scott Wilson - https://a...

In this special episode KP shares his heart behind the new book Worshipology, which comes out everywhere Oct. 18th! He does a brief flyover of each chapter, the special guests who contributed to the book, and the heart behind it all.  Connect with KP - kurt@kurtisparks.com Instagram - @kurtisparks Get the book NOW - www.worshipologybook.com LIVE NOW: The Worshiplogy Community (coaching for worship...

Episode 20 - In this conversation KP sits down with worship guitarist Matt Podesla, who has shared the stage with Matt Redman, Chris Tomlin, Matt Maher and John Mark Mcmillan. He shares valuable lessons from his years on the road!  Connect with Matt: Instagram - @mattpodesla Email (guitar lessons or guitar clinics) - matt.podesla@gmail.com For more on Worshipology: Get the book NOW - www.worshipol...

Episode 19 - In this conversation KP chats with lead pastor Greg Ford, out of Columbus, OH. Pastor Greg talks about the relationship between a worship leader and the lead pastor, diversity as a core value, and how to operate with a holy curiosity.  Connect with Greg: Instagram - @gregoryaford https://youtube.com/channel/UC6kBKRSkos_PmKWiboMNP6g Church - www.one.church For more on Worshipology: Get...

Episode 18 - In this conversation KP chats with New Life Church (Colorado Springs) worship pastor Seth Putnam. Seth dives into what it takes to make a family/relational culture work on your team, and how to take auditions from a music based process to a discipleship based pathway!  Connect with Seth: Instagram - @jeneralseth Seth's website - www.sethputnam.net   LIVE NOW: The Worshiplogy Community...

Episode 18 - In this conversation, KP chats with husband and wife duo Brad & Rebekah about life on the road, walking through cancer, and couple music with a mission! Connect with Brad & Rebekah: Music - https://BradRebekah.lnk.to/LifeAgain Instagram - @bradandrebekah website - https://bradandrebekahmusic.com   The Worshiplogy Community - https://bit.ly/3cUYGhj

Episode 17 - In this conversation, KP chats with multi-instrumentalist and worship leader Ross Fishburn. We talk about equipping worship leaders, finding the gaps on your team, and how to bring a level of excellence to any context you find yourself leading in. Also some fun insights to life on the road with Shane & Shane and Phil Wickham.  Connect with Ross: Instagram - @rossfishburn website -...

Episode 16 - In this podcast, KP shares all about the Holy Spirit, and how we can become better worship leaders and teams through more of the Spirit. He shares about God's presence, and the role of a worship leader. Kurtis also shares a huge announcement that will be a resource for worship teams and leaders everywhere! Connect with KP: Instagram - @kurtisparks Kurtis' NEW BOOK - www.worshipologybo...

Episode 15 - KP sits down with Jamaican producer, artist and worship leader Danever Scott to talk about the difference in American church and Jamaican culture, how excellence and faith work together, and how to see more of the Holy Spirit in your life.  To learn more about Danever: Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Qsf7foEgP4WNacYTvvVCF?si=ZH2BnMkPRGaF6jn3awGt6Q instagram - @daneverscott  

Episode 14 - KP chats with worship artist and songwriter Steph Andrews as they dive into the difference between mainstream and indie worship, talk about cultivating communion with the Father, and how to find your lane.  To learn more about Steph: Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4FnTMVmIxn0KHS5IplpaLD?si=vqrd_MgPTeaoewhIEyPHKQ https://www.stephandrews.com instagram - @itsstephandrews  

Episode 13 - KP sits down with pastor, worship artist and songwriter Dustin Smith as they dive into the difference between leading songs and leading people, raising up leaders, honoring elders in worship, and how to shepherd moments in a service.  To learn more about Dustin Smith, check out the following: www.herebelions.org instagram - @herebedustin  

Episode 12 - In this conversation, KP chats with worship pastor, songwriter, and close friend Clayton Brooks. Clayton shares his heart on mentoring worship leaders, as well as how to keep the Gospel of Jesus front and center of everything we do. Not letting production over ride the pursuit of His presence.  Connect with Clayton: Instagram - @altarbeforestage Latest Album - https://music.apple.com/...

Episode 11 - In this podcast, KP sits down with Nashville drummer Brian Beihl (Big Daddy Weave, Lauren Daigle, WFL III) to talk about auditions, the importance of having a mission in music, and what it's like to be a musician in a band of worshipers.  Connect with Brian: Instagram - @brianbeihldrums Web - www.brianbeihl.com

Episode 10 - In this podcast, KP talks through one of the most powerful leadership verses in the Bible, and how it pertains to worship teams and leaders. He shares 3 keys to excellence, as well as 6 questions everyone needs to answer for their ministry and leadership development.  Connect with KP: Instagram - @kurtisparks Kurtis' book soundcheck: https://www.kurtisparks.com/book  5 Steps to Excell...

Episode 9 - KP sits down with Integrity Music artist and worship leader Spencer Annis to talk about abiding in Jesus, songwriting and recording your music, and how to approach creativity in the context of collaboration.  Find out more about Spencer here: New EP "In the Upper Room" - https://music.apple.com/us/album/in-the-upper-room/1628186457 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3PcnAVq9b3HyD...

Episode 8 - KP sits down with CCM artist Cade Thompson to talk about life on the road, monumental moments through middle school, and writing songs from a place of testimony.  Find out more about Cade here: New single "Arms of Jesus" available everywhere. Here's the lyric video - https://youtu.be/HnCqrPtblwM instagram: @cadethompsonmusic web: www.cadethompsonmusic.com  

Episode 7 - KP sits down again with pastor, worship artist and songwriter Dustin Smith as they dive into leading worship through the lens of the 5 fold ministry, and much more! To learn more about Dustin, check out the following: www.herebelions.org instagram - @herebedustin  

Award winning songwriter Krissy Nordhoff joins KP for a powerful conversation on writing songs for your church, the community aspect behind songwriting, and the difference between hosting the presence of God and entertaining the crowd.  To learn more about Krissy Nordhoff, check out: www.krissynordhoff.com www.writingworship.co  

Episode 5 - KP sits down with Chris Douglas, worship pastor at National Community Church in Washington DC. Chris shares insights from leading in the nation's capital, and how he found the will to worship after   losing his daughter to a rare heart condition.  Find out more about Chris: www.national.cc/nccworship instagram - @nccworship

Episode 4, KP sits down with Will Smith, founder of the Nashville Worship Collective, and the Worship Pastor from Bethel World Outreach Church, in Nashville, TN. They talk about things like leading your family in worship, leading your church through tragedy, and letting God set your course by not promoting yourself.  Connect with Will: instagram - @willbsmith2 www.nashvilleworshipco.com

Episode 3 - KP sits down with the legendary Paul Wilbur as they dive into what 45 years of leading worship teaches you. Paul shares some insights to the Hebrew language and how valuable long term relationships can be in music and ministry.  To learn more about Paul Wilbur, check out the following: https://www.wilburministries.com instagram - @paulwilbur

Episode 2 - KP sits down with pastor, worship artist and songwriter Dustin Smith as they dive into the Hebrew and Greek meaning for "worship", and why music is such a powerful expression of worship. They also unpack the reason Sundays matter in churches everywhere.  To learn more about Dustin Smith, check out the following: www.herebelions.org instagram - @herebedustin  

In this inaugural episode, KP shares the heart and goal of doing a podcast, and a little snapshot of his story, how he got to this place. Then he dives into Deut 10:8, and the calling of a Levite, and what that means for us today.