The Ferment Podcast - Conversations About Worship And Transformation

Harmony Smith is the Director of Worship for Vineyard UK/Ireland.  In addition to this role, she co-pastors Belfast City Vineyard in Northern Ireland alongside her husband, Andy.    On this episode Harmony unpacks her personal journey, specifically focusing on the role of the Holy Spirit in moments of encounter and in discovering practices of spiritual discipline.  Harmony also shares a word from...

This is the next edition of a special series we're calling the  COVID Check-In . In this series we get an on-the-ground look at how faith leaders and churches are dealing with the global pandemic.    In this episode we talk with Dr. Elizabeth O. Pierre, licensed professional counselor and assistant professor of Pastoral Care and Counseling & Counseling Psychology at North Park University in Chicag...

Worship leader and songwriter Matt Redman has penned some of the most-beloved worship anthems in the modern Church. Songs such as "The Heart of Worship," "10,000 Reasons," "Blessed Be Your Name," and "Build My Life" are sung around the world and will continue to be sung for many years to come. In early 2020, Matt released his 14th album, Let There Be Wonder.   On this episode, Matt and our host Ad...

This is the next edition of a special series we're calling the  COVID Check-In . In this series we get an on-the-ground look at how faith leaders and churches are dealing with the global pandemic.    In this episode we talk with Phil Chorlian, senior pastor of the North Jersey Vineyard in South Hackensack, NJ.  Phil and his entire family tested positive for COVID-19 back in March.  Being so close...

Cody Carnes is a worship leader and songwriter whose recent collaboration with his wife, Kari Jobe Carnes, and Elevation Worship resulted in the timely song "The Blessing."  Cody's new album  Run To The Father  released on March 13, 2020, just as the US was moving into quarantine.    On this episode, Adam and Cody dive into the idea of "keeping your antenna up" as a songwriter, listening for the v...

This is the next edition of a special series we're calling the  COVID Check-In . In this series we get an on-the-ground look at how faith leaders and churches are dealing with the global pandemic.    Today, we talk with John and Judith Hix, lead pastors of the Seattle Vineyard in Washington State. They had an early personal brush with COVID-19.

Stu G is a guitarist, songwriter, and producer. Stu is best known as the guitarist for the British band  Delirious? , who—for nearly two decades—penned many of the popular worship songs in modern Christendom. He was also a member of the distinguished CompassionArt songwriters collective, which boasted heavy-hitters Paul Baloche, Darlene Zschech, Steven Curtis Chapman, and Israel Houghton. Stu live...

This is the next edition of a special series we're calling the  COVID Check-In . In this series we will get an on-the-ground look at how faith leaders and churches are dealing with the global pandemic.    Today, we talk with Hal Donaldson, CEO of Convoy of Hope, about their mission to provide 10 million meals during this crisis. As a faith-based, nonprofit organization, Convoy of Hope has helped m...

Jesse Duley is the training coordinator for Vineyard Worship in the UK & Ireland. In addition to his role at Vineyard Worship UKI, Jesse serves as worship pastor at Kingdom Vineyard in St. Andrew's, Scotland.    In this episode Jesse recounts his faith journey, which led to his discovery of the spiritual discipline of sabbath and finding God in the small, everyday things of life. Then, Adam and Je...

This is the first edition of a special series we're calling  COVID Check-In . In this series we will get an on-the-ground look at how faith leaders and churches are dealing with the global pandemic.    Today, we talk with John & Kara Kim, pastors of the 166 in Hells Kitchen, Manhattan, NYC. In addition to his work as a pastor, John is a highly-respected economist.

Steve Cuss is the author of the influential book, "Managing Leadership Anxiety: Yours and Theirs" (published by NEXT Leadership Network), and serves as lead pastor at Discover Christian Church in Broomfield, CO.    On today's episode, Steve and Adam discuss chronic anxiety and its effect on our personal lives, our teams, and the society in which we live. This is an important conversation, especial...

Susanne "Soose" Courtney is a worship leader and pastor at Manchester Vineyard in the UK, and a broadcast journalist working for a national BBC radio station On this episode, our host Adam Russell talks with Soose about her backstory as a kid of the '90s finding her way to faith and eventually into leading worship in a Vineyard church. Soose is a trusted guide with wise words for worship leaders,...

Today we have another edition in our "conversations" series. This time we hear from Vineyard School of Worship Director, Mike O'Brien, as he discusses the practical topic of building effective set lists in every season of your church's life.

**BONUS EPISODE**   How do we lead our families, our churches, ourselves in this moment?  How do we follow Jesus?  How do we press into new ideas and new creativity in this strange time?   Today we have special edition of our "conversations" series with Adam & Heather Russell.  Together, Adam & Heather take a look at the personal and leadership issues brought up by COVID-19, challenging us to ask...

Mark Fields currently serves as the Director of Global & Intercultural Ministry for Vineyard USA. Prior to assuming his current position, he was the Senior Pastor of the Vineyard Community Church in Pomona, CA for over 20 years.    As a lifelong learner, Mark attended Fuller Seminary and the London School of Theology, and he has traveled and ministered extensively around the world. He and his wife...

On this week's episode, we have return guest Andy Squyres. Andy is the Worship Pastor at the Queen City Church in Charlotte, NC.  He has served in local church ministry for many years and is a talented songwriter celebrated for his authenticity.  He is best-known for his raw and beautiful album  Cherry Blossoms.  Andy is a native Californian who, along with his wife and kids, has called Charlotte...

Jim Zartman is a musician, producer, and coach.  As a songwriter and musician, he has created music for films, commercials, podcasts, and more.  As a producer, he is the owner and operator of Talkie Records Studio in Lynn, MA and co-founder of "The Art of Growth – Enneagram Panels," which is one of the world's most-popular Enneagram podcasts.  In addition to the podcast, Jim provides typing and co...

Stephen Roach is host of the Makers & Mystics  podcast and founder of The Breath & The Clay creative arts movement, an international community of artists and creatives. Stephen travels as a keynote speaker, event curator and creative coach, conducting workshops and events centered on the exploration of creativity and the spiritual life. He is the author of four volumes of poetry, an illustrated ch...

This week's guests are Darren & Jessie Clarke — worship leaders, songwriters, and authors of the global worship hit "I Love Your Presence."     Jessie grew up in the Vineyard movement while Darren was a child prodigy playing guitar in London clubs and pubs when he was 13.  As late teens, they independently moved to California and were each instrumental in the formation of "The Burn Service," a vib...

This week we bring you another installment in our "conversations" series. Host Adam Russell and producer Casey Corum dig into Kingdom values in worship, centered around four themes: Hungry, Humble, Human, and Home. While rooted in our theology and informed by our history, our values are not meant to be set in stone, but rather to be descriptive and adaptable as we walk out our lives of faith with...

Mike O'Brien is a worship pastor, speaker, record producer, and songwriter. With over 25 years experience in the trenches of local church worship ministry and serving in multiple facets of worship across different denominations, Mike is a trusted voice in helping musicians "more fully worship God with their instruments and lives."     Mike currently serves as the Director for the Vineyard School o...

Terry Butler is a veteran Vineyard songwriter and worship pastor, but he is first and foremost a worshipper.  Drawn into the mystery and majesty of God through anointed hymns in his early childhood, Terry has written songs and pastored worship for over 42 years.     Best known for the classic Vineyard songs "Cry Of My Heart," "At The Cross," "Psalm 19 (May The Words Of My Mouth)," and the 2019 Vin...

David Berguño is the Worship and Young Adults Pastor of Viña Las Condes in Santiago, Chile where he lives with his wife Marjorie Brownell.  With a background in songwriting and arranging, he has written and produced worship in Chile for many years and has led worship since he was a teen.    On this episode, David gives us a window into his international upbringing, which spans the Western Hemisphe...

Lauri Varieur is a former VP of Creative Brand/Social Media/Visual for top fashion brands BCBGMAXAZRIA and Donna Karan. She is now co-lead pastor — alongside her husband Wade — of Vineyard Fullerton, an eclectic church plant in downtown Fullerton, CA celebrating its 6th anniversary.   On this episode, Lauri shares her journey growing up in the greater NYC area and coming to a real faith at the Man...

SEASON 2 PREMIERE!! Chris Lizotte is a singer-songwriter and worship leader best known for his songs "Glory The King," "I Love Your Ways," and "I Will Trust You." Born and raised in Orange County, CA, Chris has led worship for The National Youth Leaders Convention, Promise Keepers, and Campus Crusade, and his songs have been recorded by Kim Walker-Smith, Crystal Lewis, Vineyard Worship, and Marana...