Worship Bass Coffee

In the Season One finale of the Worship Bass Coffee Podcast , Jay is joined by Josh for a special episode that flips the script, with Josh stepping into the host's chair to interview Jay. Together they reflect on the journey of the podcast over the past year, discussing how what started as a way to encourage and equip worship bass players unexpectedly grew into a worldwide community of musicians c...

Josh & Jay sit down with Ryan Owens of Trickfish Amplification, one of the most respected bass gear companies in the industry, for a conversation covering worship ministry, touring, bass gear, and everything in between. Ryan shares stories from his years playing alongside Robbie Seay, serving in church plants, and balancing family life while pursuing a career in music and the gear industry. Th...

In Episode 24 of The Worship Bass Coffee podcast, Jay and Josh sit down with Megan Pennacchio to talk about her journey from growing up on Long Island to serving in worship ministry, attending Liberty University, and finding her place in Nashville’s music scene. From learning bass at a young age and navigating worship ministry, to overcoming perfectionism, preparing for Sundays without charts, stu...

In Episode 23 of the Worship, Bass, Coffee podcast, Jay and Josh are joined by Scott Beavers for a full-on conversation all about overdrive. From first pedals and favorite tones to the philosophy behind using drive in a worship setting, the guys dive deep into the sounds, stories, and experimentation that shape a bassist’s tone. They talk through the history of overdrive, pedals they loved and reg...

Josh and Jay continue their conversation with Jordan Ray Landers of Backburner Noise in Part 2 of this two-part series. In this episode, Jordan dives deeper into his approach to preparing for worship—focusing on intentional listening, understanding the heart behind the lyrics, and grounding everything in Scripture. Rather than relying on charts, he shares how internalizing songs and connecting the...

Josh and Jay sit down with Jordan Ray Landers of Backburner Noise for Part 1 of this special two-part conversation. In this episode, Jordan shares his journey from growing up in Dallas to life on the road as a touring bassist, giving an inside look at the realities of the “weekend warrior” touring schedule and how he balances music, marriage, and calling. The conversation dives deep into his early...

In this episode of Worship, Bass, Coffee , Jay sits down with Miguel Jimenez—a faithful member of the community and a full-time tile installer from Wisconsin—to talk about balancing work, family, and serving on a worship team. Miguel shares his journey into music starting with orchestra and eventually finding his place on bass through his church, along with the influence of early worship music lik...

In this episode of Worship, Bass, Coffee , Jay sits down with his friend and guitarist Jordan Lavagnino to talk through his journey from growing up in a church plant in California to touring as a professional musician and eventually transitioning into full-time videography in Nashville. Jordan shares how early exposure to worship music and instruments shaped his love for guitar, his experience bui...

In Episode 18 of Worship, Bass, Coffee , Jay sits down with his friend and fellow musician Nate Sousa (aka “The Sooze”), the Music Director at The Bridge Church in Spring Hill, Tennessee. Nate shares his journey from growing up in a musical family to becoming a multi-instrumentalist and seasoned worship music director. The conversation covers Nate’s early years playing drums, teaching himself guit...

Josh Summers is back in the Worship Bass Coffee Studio—and this time we’re doing a full NAMM 2026 gear roundup with honest takes, practical worship context, and plenty of laughs. We kick things off with the Walrus Audio Mantle , why the price shocked us at first, and why it makes more sense when you think of it as studio-grade gear you can throw on a pedalboard. From there we get into DI/preamp op...

Episode 16 of Worship Bass Coffee features session and touring bassist Samuel Rady , a longtime “Insta-friend” of Jay’s whose playing you’ve probably heard even if you didn’t realize it. Sam shares his story of getting started on bass, landing early opportunities with Housefires , and how that path led into the rise of Maverick City Music —including what it was really like going from church gigs t...

Episode 15 features the first non-bassist guest of 2026, and one of my best friends — drummer Jeremy Williams from The Bridge Church. In this episode, Jay and Jeremy talk about serving on worship teams from a drummer’s perspective and how real friendships off-stage directly impact chemistry, feel, and tightness on-stage. Jeremy shares his story of growing up in church with a worship-pastor dad, st...

Episode 14 kicks off 2026 with Nashville session bassist Jacob Lowery, whose résumé spans everyone from Reba McEntire and Michael McDonald to Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, and more. Jacob and Jay talk about what a “normal” week in the studio really looks like, how inspiration (and learning songs) often beats practicing scales, and how relationships + being a great hang can open doors just as much a...

In Episode 13 of Worship, Bass, Coffee , Jay sits down with bassist, worship leader, real-estate pro, and longtime supporter of the show Phil Lawson . Phil was one of the very first people to reach out when the podcast launched, and this conversation feels like the full-circle moment it was always meant to be. Jay and Phil talk through what everyday life looks like when you’re juggling family, ful...

In this Christmas-season episode of Worship, Bass, Coffee , Jay sits down with fellow Texan and tone architect Bryce Vaughn for a conversation that’s equal parts gear talk, real-life honesty, and worship-community heart. They dig into what life actually looks like when your weeks are stacked with Sunday sets, midweek services, artist dates, studio sessions, and the constant tension of staying crea...

It’s a Worship, Bass, Coffee Christmas special! In Episode 11, Jay is joined once again by his friend and fellow bassist Scott Beavers for a full-on worship bass gear wish list—perfect for Cyber Monday hunters or anyone dreaming up their next tone move. They kick things off with budget-friendly bass options for newer players, then work their way into boutique builds from Puleo, Bluesman Vintage, M...

In this episode of Worship, Bass, Coffee , I sit down with LaVon Rushing — gospel bassist, MD, multi-instrumentalist, and one of the most joyful and gifted players influencing modern worship and gospel music today. LaVon shares how growing up in Virginia with a guitar-playing father and a bass-loving mother shaped his musical DNA, eventually leading him from early church experiences to a full care...

In this episode of Worship, Bass, Coffee , I sit down with Josh Summers — a fellow bassist, husband, and dad of four based in Cleveland, Tennessee, who has a deep love for music, tone, and serving in the local church. From early days in punk and alternative bands to leading worship at Calvary Chapel Chattanooga, Josh shares how his journey as a musician has evolved into something far deeper than j...

In this episode of Worship, Bass, Coffee , I sit down with Ethan Eichhorn — a longtime Instagram friend turned real-life hang. Ethan shares his journey growing up in a musical family where both parents were professional musicians, and how bass became the perfect blend of groove and melody for him. By day, Ethan leads in the construction world after earning a degree in electrical engineering. Betwe...

In this episode of Worship, Bass, Coffee, I sit down with Adam Kiser — a bassist and MD whose path runs from a tiny south-Georgia church to Bethel Music and the road with Josh Baldwin . We met before serving on a live worship project at The Bridge church and kept the conversation going over coffee. Adam shares how a visiting praise band made bass feel “cool,” what it felt like to move across the c...

In this episode of Worship, Bass, Coffee , I sit down with Ken Reid — a fellow bassist at The Bridge and someone I first got to know over a simple coffee. Ken shares his journey into music, from his punk rock and metal roots to discovering his place on bass in church. We talk about his current role at Ramsey Solutions leading the content team, and how he balances family life, work, and serving on...

In this episode of the Worship Bass Coffee Podcast , I sit down with my good friend and fellow Bridge Church bassist, Tyler Rue . Tyler opens up about rediscovering his passion for playing after stepping away from music for several years, and how he now balances the demands of family, a full-time career, and serving on Sundays. We talk about his early influences growing up on punk rock, how faith...

In this episode of Worship Bass Coffee , I sit down with my good friend Brandon Robold—bassist, musical director, and background vocalist for Zach Williams. Brandon’s journey is full of heart, grit, and faith, and I think you’ll really enjoy this one. We talk about everything from his early days growing up in Maryland, to how a middle-school crush led him to pick up the bass (yes, really!). Brando...

In this episode, I sit down with Scott Beavers —bassist at The Bridge Church, graphic designer, and fellow gear enthusiast—to talk about his journey in music and heart for serving. We chat about everything from growing up in a Southern Baptist church and falling into bass by chance, to balancing a full-time creative career while faithfully playing on Sundays. We cover the realities of worship prep...

In this episode, I sit down with Parke Cottrell—bassist for Colony House, worship leader, and all-around creative—to talk about his musical journey and heart for serving. We chat about everything from his early days learning piano, to falling into bass by accident, to what it means to lead with humility on and off the stage. We cover life on the road, building a family while touring, leading worsh...