The Church Collective Worship Leader Podcast

In this episode we got to talk to Louie Giglio about: His latest book Goliath must fall. How to get connected with Louie through a daily devotional. Some practical advice for keeping our mind on Jesus in the midst of ministry and life. Something really cool he's got in the works for the fall.

In this episode myself and Chris Bellamy talked with Stu G about: The beatitudes project. How it evolved to be more than just an album. Thoughts about the upcoming movie. How the story of God's mercy can be seen throughout the project. All the technical details surrounding the recording of the album. What Stu draws from for creative inspiration. How Stu hones his music craft and what it looked lik...

In this episode I had the chance to talk with Elias Dummer of The City Harmonic about: How they're wrapping up The City Harmonic and what that means for them personally. What he's been up to lately. How to go about ending something well. What it looks like to do ministry in a local church while being a part of a external project. How to make sure we're the best possible leader we can be. Managing...

In this episode, a couple of our main contributors over on the East Coast got together to talk about some practical worship leadership stuff. They’re part of a fantastic connect group that you should get involved with. Check it out here. Some specific topics discussed: The importance of being teachable as a leader. Why we need community around us to help us grow as leaders. How older leaders can l...

In this episode myself and Chris Bellamy got to talk with Darlene Zschech about: How God called her and her husband out in a step of faith to plant a church. The worship conference that her church will be doing for the first time this year. Fostering a heart of gratitude in everything we do and in every stage of our lives. Her role in coaching and encouraging worship leaders. Who some of her influ...

In this episode I talked with Joshua and David from Covenant Worship about: The creation of an album that might not necessarily be intended for corporate worship but how God can use the music in a corporate setting. How we can incorporate various elements in to our service to glorify God. What the week to week ministry looks like at their home church. The importance of discipleship and why we need...

In this episode myself and Chris Bellamy were able to talk to the man Behind Labyrinth, David Baloche about: The heart behind writing the music for Labyrinth. How the music has been amazing in ministering to those who suffer with anxiety and suicidal thoughts. Who was involved in the writing and recording process. David’s musical background and how he it was used for this project. Some advice for...

In this episode myself and Chris Bellamy get to talk to Kim Walker-Smith about: Her newest project, “On My Side” The dynamic of creating a personal album while being involved in the music and life of Jesus Culture. Some practical advice on how to manage the tension of personal ministry and corporate ministry in our churches. Thoughts on doing live vs studio work. A rundown of who was involved on t...

In this episode myself and Chris Bellamy were able to talk with Sarah Reeves about: How God has been moving in her life. Her latest project! Thoughts on worship and how it sounds similar in a lot of places. Where Sarah thinks worship music is going. The danger in trying to compare ourselves to other leaders. Her involvement with the Belonging and what God is doing through her church. How God uses...

In this episode, Josh and I talk with Chris Abbott about: Why are we talking about Facebook advertising on the TCC podcast? Tons of practical ways to use Facebook ads to connect with new people for your Easter service. Things you can do today to engage with your congregation online. Why you should pass this episode on to your communications/media people to help broaden the impact of your ministry....

In this episode I talked with Kristian Stanfill about: Their new album and what God’s doing in and through their music. Some of the practical steps taken to pull off Passion every year. The relationship between the passion conference and doing weekly church for their team. Songwriting practices and how they go about identifying the songs that will best resonate with their church. The how and why b...

In this episode we talk about: Creating intentional space for God to move through planning for spontaneity. How to go about treating our teams with great care. Practical application for praying over those that will be under our worship leadership during a service or concert. The balance between the emotional highs of worship with a personal touch. Why it's ok to make mistakes while we're leading....

In this episode I had the chance to talk to Ellie Holcomb about: How God has been working in her and her community over the past two years. Why is it important for us to find opportunity to celebrate God in the midst of difficulties. Songwriting as a way to process through pain. Encouragement for those going through a difficult time. The vital importance of hope in our lives. Advice for young song...

In this episode I had the chance to talk to Kari Jobe again! You can hear her first interview here. Here are some of the highlights: How God has been working in and through Kari through marriage, having a kid, and life in general. The process in which God called her from her church to join what God is doing at The Belonging Co. Why we have to be grounded in a local church that we know God has call...

In this episode I talked with Jenn Johnson about: What the day to day ministry of Bethel Music looks like. The heart behind Jenn and Brian’s latest project together. How God uses our life circumstances to mold our hearts and the songs we write. What it looks like to do ministry with your spouse. The value of counseling in the life of a marriage. Thoughts on changing culture in the local church. Ho...

In this episode Chris Bellamy and myself talk with David Gungor of the Brilliance about: His podcast to help tell the stories of the music in their album. The theme and purpose of their latest project. The reason we have to have a why behind the music we write. The influence of his trip to Assisi and being able to talk with Pope Francis. What the band for The Brilliance looks like. How David goes...

In this episode we talk about: The heart behind publishing "The Jesus Bible" What God has been doing with the their Bible so far. Why Jesus must be at the center of our Bible reading. Louie's thoughts on the power of the Passion movement over the past twenty years. The importance of college ministry in the lifeblood of the church. Some thoughts on those pressing issues for college students today v...

In this episode I talked with Audrey Assad again! You can check out the first interview here. In this one we talk about: How to balance the joy of Christmas but also recognize that there is room for hurt too. Thoughts on what the spirit of Christmas is in the context of a local church and for a worship leader. Some advice on how to use some advent liturgy in our services if we don't normally use l...

In this episode, myself and Fox talk with Grant Norsworthy of More than Music Mentor about: What it was like touring with Sonic Flood. What he is doing with More than Music Mentor to help train worship leaders. His take on what's going on in the church and worship ministry in general. Why Jesus has to be central to everything we do. Some practical advice for how to keep our heart healthy while lea...

In this episode myself and Chris Bellamy talk with Chris Quilala about: His new project and what it was like creating it. The differences and similarities between his new music and what's come from Jesus Culture. How the difficulties of life have influenced this music. Chris talked about this in our last interview as well. The recording process and those that were involved. Here's our chat with Ja...

In this episode I talk with the Krissy Nordhoff and Maribeth Dodd over at Brave Worship about: Their ministry to women in worship ministry. The tension of raising kids, songwriting, worship leadership, and everything else involved. What it takes to be a mentor. How to recognize that God has called you to pour in to others. Their conference coming up on November 11. Ways to personally worship throu...

In this episode I had the chance to talk with Lacey Sturm (Flyleaf) about: How God changed her when she was going through dark times in life. How God led her in to songwriting and music. Ways to look for God's direction when seasons of life change. The new things God has been doing through her life. Her new book. You can get more info about all of that here. Some advice for being able to focus on...

In this episode I talk with Michael Neale about: The journey that brought Michael to Prestonwood. The process of moving the hearts of the church toward participatory worship. What the songwriting process looked like for Prestonwood Worship. What creativity looks like at the church. How to foster songwriting and develop it as a personal talent. The development of participatory worship on the stage....

In this episode I get a chance to talk to Paul Baloche about: The lead worship conference he just led in PA. How you can come join a bunch of us in Modesto, CA in November. Get info here! The process of writing his new album. Collaborating with other worship leaders and songwriters. Getting to write music to some lyrics penned by Fannie Crosby and how Paul came upon the lyrics. Some practical insi...

In this episode I had the chance to talk with Jeremiah Carlson of The Neverclaim. We chat about: How the Neverclaim was birthed from local church worship ministry. Their move to Nashville and how God was calling them back to local ministry. The balance of touring and leading in a church. Advice for songwriting in the local church. The need for quality recording when we present our music. Book and...