Frequencies of Praise

🎧 What is TRUE worship, really? We all know what worship isn’t — it’s not a concert, not entertainment, not about us. But what is it? And more importantly… are we living lives that reflect what we say we believe? In this honest and spirit-led exchange, De Ana Abinante and returning guest Sarah Clodfelter go deep into the heart-posture of worship—exploring biblical definitions from Hebrew and Gree...

What is worship, really? Beyond the “worship isn’t…” conversations that fill so many circles...What does it mean to regard the Lord with great extravagant respect, honor, and devotion—not just on Sunday, but in every breath? In this deeply personal and thought-provoking exchange, De Ana is joined again by worship leader and artist Sarah Smith Clodfelter to peel back the layers of expression, postu...

What does it mean to create with God—not just for Him… but through Him? In this heartfelt and clarifying conversation, De Ana is joined once again by worship leader and artist Sarah Clodfelter to explore the sacred marriage of presence and excellence in worship. Together, they wade into the tension between spiritual weight and artistic discipline—and why worship must be crafted, not just expressed...

with guest Alyssa Rahn of the Revival Mom Podcast In this authentic and deeply moving episode of Frequencies of Praise , De Ana Abinante is joined by transformational coach, speaker, and fellow podcaster Alyssa Rahn for a conversation that will stir your heart—whether you’re a worship leader, a parent, or someone longing to live a life of worship beyond the stage. Together, De Ana and Alyssa dive...

What does it mean to create with God—not just for Him? In this rich and convicting conversation, De Ana is joined again by worship leader and artist Sarah Clodfelter to unpack the call to holy craftsmanship. Drawing from Exodus, Isaiah, and modern-day conviction, they explore what it looks like to follow the Spirit in the details of our creativity and consecrate our gifts back to the Lord. This is...

In this moving episode of Frequencies of Praise, De Ana sits down with creative powerhouse Angela O’Neill for an authentic, spirit-breathed conversation on fear, faith, creativity, and calling. From directing musicals to writing her prophetic book Unspoken Word, Angela has spent her life fusing theater, poetry, and storytelling with deep spiritual truth. This episode will stir your creative spirit...

In this powerful episode of Frequencies of Praise, De Ana sits down with worship leader, musician, and friend Sarah Clodfelter for a heartfelt and deeply honest conversation on the tension between excellence, anointing, and the presence of God. This is a raw and real dialogue for worship leaders, Kingdom creatives, and believers hungry for more than just performance-driven ministry. Together, De A...

In this episode of Frequencies of Praise, De Ana opens a deeply needed conversation about the prayerful heart behind unity in the Body of Christ—using the timeless words of The Prayer of St. Francis as a guide for today’s worship leaders, Kingdom creatives, and believers. This is more than a conversation about liturgy or tradition. It’s a prophetic cry for the Church to return to the heart of comm...

In this episode of Frequencies of Praise, De Ana invites worship leaders, Kingdom Creatives, and everyday believers into a deeper conversation about holiness—the kind that isn’t always marked by outward signs, but is distinguished by the heart and the unseen choices we make daily. Drawing from the Biblical story of Daniel, we explore how sometimes the difference isn’t in what the world can see, bu...

In this episode of FOP, De Ana unpacks the prophetic identity of the Church as the Bride of Christ—not in abstract theology, but in real, raw anticipation. From the beauty rituals of Queen Esther to Jesus’ ancient Jewish wedding references, this episode takes us deep into what it means to *live as a betrothed people*, set apart for intimacy, holiness, and expectancy. 🎧 We explore: The stunning pa...

In this weighty yet tender episode where De Ana dives into the wounded of the Church. She exposes the spirit of division that God hates, highlights His heart for restoration, and vulnerably shares her own journey through church hurt—and the healing that only the Father can bring. 🕊️ This is a call to truth, to love, to unity. Not for the sake of appearances—but because the oil of anointing only fl...

Unity is not just a virtue—it’s a fragrance. A frequency. And in the eyes of God, it’s sacred. In this deep teaching episode of Frequencies of Praise, De Ana unpacks Psalm 133 and what it truly meant when David said, "How good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity..." This wasn’t poetic fluff—it was a reference to priestly oil, Tabernacle protocols, and spiritual authority that only flow...

In this soul-deep episode (15), De Ana sits down with writer and creative coach Alivia Roan to explore the spiritual power of writing storytelling—not just as a craft, but as worship and communion with God. Whether you’re a worship leader with half-written lyrics in your notes app or a fiction writer 10 years into a book you’ve never finished—this episode is your permission to pick up the pen agai...

In this powerful and tender episode De Ana sits down with Dallas Marley—entrepreneur, missionary, mentor, and one of the founding voices behind BlueJay House in Lubbock, TX. Together, they uncover the dangerous undercurrent of performance-based faith that has woven its way into modern worship and Christian culture. From pastoring a church through deep loss, to launching a business out of obedience...

In this soul-stirring episode of Frequencies of Praise, De Ana sits down with singer, songwriter, storyteller, and sauce-creator Donavan Wells, whose life journey weaves through comedy clubs, Southern gospel, and the Grand Ole Opry—all the way back to a teenage call from God to be His witness through music. This is not your average worship leader story. It’s a testimony of prodigal detours, prophe...

Episode Summary : In this soul-stirring episode, De Ana Abinante delivers a prophetic allegorical narrative that tenderly, yet powerfully, mirrors the story of Scripture—from Genesis to Jesus—through the eyes of a beloved bride and her relentless, covenant-keeping King. With poetic depth and raw vulnerability, she invites listeners to see the Bible not as fragmented commandments or disconnected st...

In this fifth part of our "How to Study the Bible" series, De Ana unpacks something that can shift your entire relationship with Scripture: seeing the Bible not as scattered verses, but as one sweeping, cohesive story. Too often, we cherry-pick a few verses here and there — but the Bible is a grand narrative, much like a Marvel Universe saga or a multi-layered symphony. And if we don’t grasp the o...

On this episode of Frequencies of Praise, host De Ana sits down with gospel recording artist Jafia Menay— a powerhouse vocalist, mother of five, and living testimony of God’s deliverance. This is more than an artist interview—it’s a prophetic conversation about calling, breakthrough, and the kind of anointing that only comes from the fire. Jafia opens up about: Growing up in church but not knowing...

What does it look like to pursue both excellence in music and sensitivity to God's presence—without sacrificing either? In this powerful episode De Ana sits down with Sarah Clodfelter— classically trained vocalist, worship leader, teacher, and author of the new "Tethered'" devotional and prayer journal. Together they explore how worship leaders can develop their skill without los...

Welcome back to Frequencies of Praise, a podcast for worship leaders, Kingdom creatives, and believers hungry to go deeper in worship and the Word. 🎯 In this short but soul-stirring episode, De Ana explores how true wisdom isn’t handed to us — it’s discovered. Like a child digging in the dirt for treasure or an oyster wrestling with a grain of sand until it becomes a pearl, we’re called into a ho...

How to Study the Bible Without Feeling Overwhelmed | Biblical Meditation & Study Tips - Ep. 07 In this second episode in this 5 part series, we’re digging into what it really means to meditate on the Word — in the Biblical sense of muttering, chewing, and letting it digest slowly. This isn’t about gaining more head knowledge or checking off a reading plan. It’s about letting the Word infiltrat...

Why Knowing 'You Should' Read the Bible Isn’t Helping - Series Kickoff: How to Study the Bible - Ep. 06 This episode kicks off a mini-series on "How to Study". My heart is to inspire you to go deeper, not for knowledge’s sake, but to know the heart of the Father more fully—and live out worship every day in Spirit and in Truth. We often hear phrases like “read the Word” or “know the Word,” especial...

In this episode of Frequencies of Praise , De Ana dives into the profound meaning of holiness—reframing it through the biblical lens of being set apart . Exploring Leviticus 10 and the story of Nadab and Abihu, she unpacks why God calls His people to distinction, not as a burden, but as an invitation into deeper communion. De Ana shares insights on worship, the presence of God, and how true holine...

What is OIL?? - Ep. 04 We see oil all over the Bible—it was used in anointing, in offerings, and consecration, etc. But in our western culture, we’ve lost a fundamental understanding of what oil actually represents. Unlike in biblical times, oil isn’t a pictorial or literal part of our daily lives. We talk about it symbolically in church, but what did oil represent to the people who lived in a tim...

In this episode, I sit down with my mom, Lieneyda Abinante, to talk about how worship and praise shaped her faith journey long before she ever stepped into a church . She shares about growing up in an unbelieving home, how her grandmother’s quiet faith impacted her as a child, and the moment she encountered Jesus for herself as a teenager. We also talk about the discipline of worship —how spending...