New Wine Worship Podcast

In Episode 3 of  Song Stories , Joe is joined by Rich Dicas (KXC, Wildfires) and Caz Talbot (formerly Worship Pastor at Saint and worship leader for Focus) to talk about the song  Worthy Is the Lord . Together, they share how the song was written during a collaborative writing retreat between worship leaders from three major UK festivals — New Wine, Wildfires, and Focus — and how it became a power...

In Episode 2 of season 2 of Song Stories, Joe sits down with Nick Herbert to talk about the song Praise King Jesus . Joe shares the unlikely beginnings of the song (yes, it started in a traffic jam!), the biblical inspiration behind it, and the collaborative process that shaped it into an anthem for the church. Along the way, they discuss worship “bangers,” songwriting lessons, and how to keep cre...

We’re back with a brand-new season of  Song Stories ! 🎉 In this first episode, Joe is joined by Jonny Bird to dive into the heart behind the song  So Good . Along the way, they unpack practical music production tips, explore what’s happening across the different streams of worship, and share insights for worship leaders and creatives alike. Listen to So Good on our new EP,  So Good , and don’t fo...

In the final episode of  Song Stories , Joe is joined by Nick Herbert to unpack the story behind  Hallelujah Jesus Saves . They dive into the inspiration for this powerful anthem, Nick’s top tips for songwriting, and the heart behind creating songs that lead the church in worship. It’s a fitting conclusion to the series, filled with practical wisdom and encouragement for worshippers and songwriter...

In Episode 5 of  Song Stories , Joe and Julia dive into the inspiration behind  It Was You , a song that celebrates God’s faithfulness in every season of life. Julia shares her observations on the current landscape of worship in the UK, highlighting a renewed hunger for God’s presence and the powerful ways churches are pressing into moments of breakthrough. Together, they reflect on how these them...

In this fourth episode of  Song Stories , Joe interviews Mark Reid about  Peace Be With You , a song from our  It Was You  EP. They discuss how to navigate life’s transitions and the value of meditative songs in worship, both at home and in church. Mark shares his experience with reflective worship moments and how they’ve brought peace to his own journey. Stream  Peace Be With You  on our  It Was...

In this third episode of Song Stories, Joe interviews Lucy, Luke, and Tibz from the Luminosity venue about their song Breakthrough. Together, they discuss the story behind the song, touching on themes of persistence in faith and the power of worship to bring us through challenging times. Hear how this song has resonated with youth at Luminosity and how they’ve seen God move through moments of wors...

Welcome back to  Song Stories ! In this second episode, Joe sits down with Jamie Pritchard to discuss  Who Else But Jesus , the powerful title track from our upcoming album. Together, they delve into the role of testimony in worship and how sharing our stories can deepen our connection with God and with each other. Here is the podcast Jamie referenced: Worship is my Weapon Podcast with Rita Spring...

Welcome to the very first episode of  Song Stories ! In this series, we take you behind the music, sharing the heart and journey behind each song. In today’s episode, Joe kicks things off by interviewing Esther-Jane Baxter about  My Defence , a song born out of their personal experiences. Listen to My Defence here. Together, they explore themes of anxiety, different song types in worship, and the...