The Worship Circle Podcast

In this podcast, John Ortberg talks about his spiritual journey as a follower of Jesus and ministry leader and some of the key takeaways from being mentored by Dallas Willard. He offers some thoughts and insights on what to pay attention to in ourselves that will matter in our becoming who God created us to be.  http://www.worshipcircle.com

In this podcast, Mack and Todd discuss Mack’s involvement in Worship Circle and the latest “Foundations” project, his journey into worship leading, and his new project “This is Holy”. They also discuss his inventory of God’s constant faithfulness on the journey.  http://www.worshipcircle.com

Through the songs he’s written and the people he’s been entrusted to lead over the years Kristian Stanfill has been a voice to the Church of freedom and hope in Jesus. This podcast discusses his recent experience recording the Worship Circle album Foundations, how God uses our unique placement and calling, and how we can engage the people we lead to join the heavenly song.   http://www.worshipcirc...

Jesse Reeves has had his heart and hand involved in writing or co-writing many songs over the past couple of decades, and they have had and will continue to have staying power in the Church for generations. From “How Great is Our God” to “Lord I Need You” and most recently “I Speak Jesus”. Jesse sat down with us to share what God has been teaching him lately in his journey and how the theme of “st...

In this podcast, we continue our focus on why our story matters. Our guest, Cathy Loerzel, holds an MACP in Psychology from the Seattle School and helped found the Allender Center with Dan Allender in 2010. She is the co-author of the book “Redeeming Heartache” with Dan. She has developed a therapeutic approach called story work which moves people through their past stories of heartache to heal an...

We all have a story. It primarily influences who we are and who we are becoming. In this episode, we talk with Adam Young who is a counselor and the host of “The Place We Find Ourselves” podcast to begin paying attention to how significant it can be to ourselves, our family, and those we lead for us to heal from the past harm we have all encountered on the earth.  http://www.worshipcircle.com

In this podcast, Worship Circle family members Lori McBride and Durell Comedy share how God drew them into our community and how He used them during their journey. The online SUMMIT is our entry point for you and is right around the corner. We invite you to pray about joining us to experience God’s love and presence with your brothers and sisters.  http://www.worshipcircle.com

In this podcast, we hear from two of our Worship Circle Pastor members about their story of jumping in with us this year. Todd Cullen of Hilton Head Community Church and Conrad McKenzie of Christ Community Church in Massachusetts share how God has used the WC community to bring rest and healing to their personal and ministry lives. http://www.worshipcircle.com

Being present in God’s presence is vital for our hearts and souls to experience God’s love. In this podcast, we are honored to have our sister and Worship Circle mentor, Melodie Malone, share her story and heart for God’s presence and her desire for others to experience Him in intimacy and worship. Melodie’s new version of “Breathe” is on the Worship Circle “Foundations” project.  http://www.worsh...

In this podcast, we check in with our friend and Worship Circle mentor, Charlie Hall. Charlie’s pastoral heart, listening ear, and authentic way of life have blessed so many of the guys he’s led in small groups. Charlie’s classic song “Marvelous Light” will be released soon on our new “Foundations” project.  http://www.worshipcircle.com

In this podcast, we sit down with our sister and Worship Circle mentor, Laura Story, to talk about her new version of “Indescribable” from the Worship Circle “Foundations” project. We also discuss current tendencies and leanings in worship ministry in the Church and Laura’s experience leading her small group with us. http://www.worshipcircle.com

In this podcast, we sit down with our friend and new Worship Circle mentor, Jill Phillips, to talk about her musical journey through the years as well as her path towards helping others move toward healing.  http://www.worshipcircle.com

In this podcast, Paul shares the origin story and eventual worldwide impact of his song, "Open The Eyes Of My Heart." http://www.worshipcircle.com

In this podcast, we discuss our good friend Meredith Andrew’s current season of life, her new project “Heaven’s Frequency”, as well as her experience as a Worship Circle mentor and song on the upcoming “Foundations” live album. http://www.worshipcircle.com

In this podcast, former Worship Circle member Becky Ykema shares her journey from the stage of a megachurch to serving the local church as an all-hands-on-deck worship pastor in a context where responsibilities were added. We discuss the challenges and the rewards of leading a team, as well as the current state of worship ministry in the Church.  http://www.worshipcircle.com

In this podcast, we sit down with Michael Jones of Worship Circle Pastors, along with David and Holly Jauregui of Winshape Retreats and spiritual directors Will Truesdell and Brenda Golden. We talk about the upcoming needs, the journey, and the offerings of Worship Circle Pastors. http://www.worshipcircle.com

Our care is often the last thing we realize we need. To allow ourselves to be loved is risky. To come as we are and not as we should be, without allowing our accomplishments to define us. What if God just wants you to know how deeply loved you are? In this podcast, we hear stories from Worship Circle members who were skeptics but discovered God’s love when they risked being known. http://www.worsh...

In this podcast, we sit down with our friend Linda Harrington of Clarity Keys Ministry. Linda has ministered to the Worship Circle family over the years at our REST Retreats and has been with us online and provided personal ministry to our coaches and participants. Join us as we discuss this encouraging gift that has edified us and reminded us that we are loved and not alone.   http://www.worshipc...

In this episode, we share info about our upcoming in-person REST Retreat happening October 23-26. We hear stories from leaders in our family who have been impacted by attending in years past. http://www.worshipcircle.com

From Vertical Worship to Brandon Lake and Matt Maher, our friend Jacob Sooter has helped many artists and musicians bring their ideas to reality. In this podcast we talk with Jacob about his journey into music as a profession, his advice for worship team musicians, and his love for the outdoors as a way to care for his soul. http://www.worshipcircle.com

In this podcast, Todd discusses some of the lies we believe in ministry that keep us from first receiving God’s love as a daily practice.   http://www.worshipcircle.com

Sometimes we sense that maybe there’s another lane or path that could be a part of our story. In this podcast, Todd sits down with Jeff Henderson to discuss his journey and to hear some of the things he’s learned along the way. http://www.worshipcircle.com

In this episode, we talk with singer-songwriter Andy Gullahorn about worship, songwriting, and the journey we all take of paying attention to and caring for our hearts. http://www.worshipcircle.com

In this episode, we sit down with my spiritual director Danny Mullins for a follow-up conversation about our REST retreat in October. We talk about our journey toward learning how our unique makeup, personality, gifting, and life is a masterpiece created by God for the days He’s ordained for us. As part of our conversation, we discuss Todd’s journey to write and record songs from a vulnerable plac...

In this episode, we catch up with our sister and Worship Circle Mentor Kim Walker Smith. We discuss her faith journey, her new season of life in a new location, and her heart for mentoring other worship leaders.  http://www.worshipcircle.com