The Writing Worship Podcast - For Worship Songwriters

Today, we're talking about new beginnings.  We go all the way back 10 years to when Brave began.  Krissy introduces Julie Keltonic.  Julie was a pillar for Krissy as she began to meet with other female songwriters in town.  Will you consider giving to help fund new Brave Worship music?  Visit BraveWorship.com/Donate and learn how to get Livestream tickets, tickets to the live event, sponsor t...

It's a new season of Brave. Eric and Krissy tell the story of Brave over the last 10 years and what's ahead for our community. Get your ticket to the Live Brave Recording on April 19 by donating at least $50 to help fund the project. Save the date!  Brave Worship Conference Live - September 20-22, 2021. Early bird tickets go on sale soon. Take the Songwriter Personality Test This simple...

Krissy and Ben Calhoun of Citizen Way talk about the non-profit umbrella Ben founded for artists, Generosity Rocks , and how Brave Worship is partnering with the organization to better serve the community and give more opportunity.  Go to www.braveworship.com/donate to find out how you can become a part of it and support us.  All donations are now tax-deductible! Take the Songwriter Personality Te...

Join Krissy for an eye-opening conversation with singer, songwriter, speaker, and Director of Diversity at Grace Chapel church in Franklin, TN, Janice Gaines . Sign-up for Braving The Deep - Over 6 sessions, journey together through God's Word to understand His heart for diversity and reconciliation, as seen through the Biblical Pillars of Diversity. Connect with us: Upcoming Events at Brave...

In today’s episode, we talk about what it means to use our gifts for the Lord and how often, the journey in doing so can look very different than how we thought it would. Waiting, lack of opportunity, and even seasons of wounding can all feel like major setbacks in getting to where we think we need to go. But what if God is still working in the process (despite the pain)...not to crush us but to f...

In today’s episode, we talk about what it means to use our gifts for the Lord and how often, the journey in doing so can look very different than how we thought it would. Waiting, lack of opportunity, and even seasons of wounding can all feel like major setbacks in getting to where we think we need to go. But what if God is still working in the process (despite the pain)...not to crush us but to f...

God is working. People are moving to Nashville again.  They used to move here for opportunities. But, now they are moving here for the community. Krissy Nordhoff, Emily Weeks, and Rachael Thomas sit down to discuss all of this. Come to the next Brave event . Sign-up for Brave Leadership Conference . Follow us on Instagram and Facebook . Take the Songwriter Personality Test This simple 10-minute te...

Join your Brave Leadership Team as they discuss the vision of Brave, navigating these times as a ministry, and what's to come. Connect with us on the website . Connect with us on Facebook . Connect with us on Instagram . Take the Songwriter Personality Test This simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also he...

Listen in as Krissy talks to her friend and Pastor Dustin Smith about the exciting future of partnering with Hope UC Nashville . Take the Songwriter Personality Test This simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com...

Krissy and Amanda talk about the importance of dreaming and the future. Take the Songwriter Personality Test This simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com   Apply now for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship.   Our...

We bring it back to September 2019 when 25+ Brave women toured Ireland together with Ray Hughes .  Brave Bestie, Lisa Hentrich , shares her favorite memories from the trip and why you should join us for the next Brave Missions Trip ! Take the Songwriter Personality Test This simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will...

Holly Salazar takes her 12 years of song administration expertise in order to help us learn exactly what to do after we write a song. Krissy and Holly cover important aspects of song admin for worship songwriters including Performance Rights Organizations, Copyrights, CCLI, Distribution, Sound Exchange, Mechanical Royalties, Harry Fox and so much more! And, available now...the brand new Writing Wo...

As part of a research paper she wrote for her school in Canada, Anneli Loepp Thiessen uncovered some interesting results on the top of women in worship music.  The results showed that women have actually had less influence on the writing of today's worship songs than they did in the 1980s and 1990s.  We gathered a group of women together to discuss this in a panel format together with Anneli....

Fellow Brave Bestie, Lisa Hentrich , joins Krissy in the studio to talk about the God-story behind her song for Reba McEntire titled "God And My Girlfriends" . Also, Lisa shares how sow seeds of obedience to the Lord has resulted in many surprising blessings along the way. Lisa is an inspiring woman with an abundance to give and resource to the world.  Get connected with Lisa at LisaHent...

"I’ve heard a lot of people say now is the time to ramp things up creatively. Some days I’ve felt like I should be doing more. But actually, I believe God is calling me to do less. And it’s beautiful." - Krissy Nordhoff My husband, Eric joins me to talk about this journey of slowing down God has me on as a songwriter and a mom. Take the Songwriter Personality Test This simple 10-minute t...

The Brave Leadership Team share some encouragement during this crazy time of social distancing and quarantine. They share how we will navigate through it as a community.  We share all the dates of upcoming events this spring and summer 2020.  If you'd like to get involved with any of the Brave activities, contact one of these leaders: Jenny Sanders (Missions and Food) - Also check out more of...

Robby Busick, with Bethel Music Publishing, shares his journey with Bethel Music. From Arkansas to Africa to Redding to Nashville! Follow Robby on Instagram Follow Bethel Music on Instagram Take the Songwriter Personality Test This simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit...

Do you feel a stirring to write songs for your local church congregation? Maybe you already write worship music or you lead worship at your church and want to instill a worship songwriting culture in your church - how do you do it?  Krissy Nordhoff (co-host of the Brave Podcast) talks with Lani Crump about her new book called WRITING WORSHIP: How To Craft Heartfelt Songs For The Church. Hear all a...

Worship Leaders and songwriters, Rachael Thomas and Emily Weeks take over the podcast again for a second time. This time they discuss another common topic when they get together: perfectionism and comparison.  This is a good one! Take the Songwriter Personality Test This simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will als...

Hear the behind-the-scenes making of a song. Lani Crump interviews Krissy Nordhoff as she shares the origin story of the new release FAMOUS FOR (I Believe) by Tauren Wells (featuring Jenn Johnson). This song's origin started with a morning "psalming" session. Songwriters: Krissy Nordhoff/Alexis Slifer/Chuck Butler/Tauren Wells/Jordan Sapp Praise Charts - Chord Chart/Lead Sheet Liste...

Worship leaders and songwriters, Rachael Thomas and Emily Weeks take over the podcast for the first of 2 episodes on topics any creative woman can relate to. This week, it's about the importance of identity and community.   Take the Songwriter Personality Test This simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also...

Deanna and Krissy sit down to share their favorite experiences from the Brave Ireland Mission Trip.  Then, we transition nicely into the heart of Brave in 2020 - The Brave Coffees happening globally! Take the Songwriter Personality Test This simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify whe...

Co-founder of Brave, Krissy Nordhoff, and Brave Leadership Team member, Deanna Porterfield, talk about the new vision, purpose and core values of Brave going forward!  Get excited! Get involved by visiting BraveWorship.com Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook .  Take the Songwriter Personality Test This simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your str...

Krissy sits down with Dwan Hill about The Producer/Track Songwriter Personality. Dwan is a GRAMMY award-winning and 2x Dove-nominated songwriter, producer, musician, writer, and church leader based in Nashville, TN.  To take the songwriter personality test yourself, simply visit KrissyNordhoff.com/Test .  Take the Songwriter Personality Test This simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Kriss...

Krissy sits down with Amanda Blankenship and Emily Weeks (two small group leaders for The Worship Songwriter Mentorship Course ) about The Melody Songwriter Personality. To take the songwriter personality test yourself, simply visit KrissyNordhoff.com/Test .  Take the Songwriter Personality Test This simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths a...