Worship Online Podcast (For Worship Leaders)

As a worship leader, it feels like you need to be a loud and expressive person on stage.     Which is fine and all for those who are naturally that way, but what about those who aren't?     This is today's guest's story. He's a self-proclaimed "naturally shy" guy & a fantastic songwriter that the Lord called to step out from the back and take center stage.   If you resonate in any way, you have to...

There is one character trait of a leader that stands out above the rest.   It's what we see Jesus constantly calling us to.   We had an absolute blast talking to Alexander Pappas about how having a leader that exuded this trait is what made him the man he is today.     Mentioned in the Episode   Pappas' New Release   ---   If you like what you hear, please leave us a review ! Also, feel free to sh...

Want to get better at running sound at church? Today on the podcast, we have front-of-house legend Lee Fields from MxU with us! He shares what makes a great FOH engineer and how you can grow at becoming better at live sound. Trust us, it's worth listening to!     Mentioned in the Episode   The MxU Site   ---   If you like what you hear, please leave us a review ! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-m...

How do you actually stay humble? Humility is definitely something we strive for, but how do you possess it genuinely? Today we are joined by Aodhan King of Hillsong Young and Free to talk about his journey through staying humble in positions of visibility.   Mentioned in the Episode Hillsong Young & Free's Newest Release ---   If you like what you hear, please leave us a review ! Also, feel free t...

Today we sit down with Danny Gokey to hear what the Lord's revealed to him about approaching victory and breakthrough in worship. What he shares on how we approach these things in worship might seem subtle, but these subtle tweaks have the potential to completely reshape our approach to the Lord entirely. Today's episode is full of truth bombs from Danny & we can't wait for you to hear it. Mention...

As worship pastors, we often face some pretty unique obstacles.   Sometimes those obstacles are pretty difficult to overcome.   That's why it's so important to have people in our lives who have been there & know what it takes to conquer what's in front of us.   In today's episode, we talk about the 3 most common obstacles worship pastors face and what to do to overcome them.   Mentioned in the Epi...

We can say we value people, but do our systems & processes prove that we value people?   We weren't expecting the conversation to find its way here today, but when it did...we jumped all over it.   One of the thoughts Josh Miller from Saddleback Worship was so challenging that we decided to end our episode focusing on implementing it into our worship teams.   If you oversee a worship team what he...

Have you ever experienced a worship team or worship leader leading a set and thought to yourself "There is something special on their life!" I know I have! So, what is that thing & is it something special or can it be cultivated? We talk about what that x-factor is in a worship leader &more with our incredible guest, Dante Bowe. Mentioned in the Episode   Dante's New Project   ---   If you like wh...

It's so easy to allow our worship to be determined by if we feel like it or not.   But regardless of desire, we are called to a steadfast pursuit.   There's something beautiful about when our worship comes from the place of resolve.   Today's conversation with Matt Gilman & Melody Noel from Influence Music is all about what it looks like to worship when we don't desire to.   We also hear about the...

Gen-Z, the first generation "raised by social media" is no longer just sitting in the pews. They are leaders in congregations, organizations, & in different spheres all around.   So, what do they long for from the older generations?   In today's episode, we talk with Anne Wilson, whose songs are being sung in churches all around the world, about what she admires about her favorite worship leader &...

As a worship team we exist to facilitate moments of encounter with the congregation and groups we're leading.     This is obviously a very spiritual task, but there's a lot of practical things that go into seeing these moments take place.     Hillsong UNITED is not only known for 20+ years of incredible songs of encounter, but also for facilitating powerful moments of encounter.     Today we hear...

You have a unique skillset that aligns with a specific purpose that God's placed on your life.     99% of the time gifting & calling are directly connected.     Sometimes the only way to figure out what that is, is by going after things that prove to not be right.     Whatever the journey looks like though, it's so important to have people around us constantly pointing our attention to the things...

It's been over a year since the murder of George Floyd.   And in the wake, when you look at all the things you said you'd implement and prioritize, did you follow through?   This isn't something that only some are called to either.  All Kingdom people are called to actively & consistently defend the oppressed. So now that we're over a year from when so many were first stirred to action, the questi...

Everyone wants to grow their team, but practically what are you doing to make that a reality?   In our conversation today with James Stockstill we talk about how he's approached recruiting for their 5-campus ministry.   We also share 6 strategies on how to recruit for your worship team.   Too many teams suffer not having enough players on their team.   We know everything shared in this conversatio...

Writing a song is one thing. Writing a song that actually says something is completely different!   Great writers fight for language that truly portrays revelation in their writing.   That doesn't mean that the song has to be complicated or wordy either.    It's all about finding what best serves the song & stewarding what it's intended to carry.   Which is way easier said than done!   So, we deci...

In worship culture, the concept of "excellence" carries a lot of emotions along with it.   For some, it was used to justify overworking or demanding perfection from people.   In other environments, it's become an idol where basically people are expendable all for the sake of the church service and the ministry.   Although it's a concept that's easy to abuse, excellence is still something that we'r...

COVID-19 & everything that came with it is coming to a close. So what did you start doing during the pandemic that you want to continue & what are you leaving behind?     Yes this applies to us personally & to our families, but...     As a worship pastor, what do you want to continue & what do you want to leave behind in 2020?     It's so easy to get caught up in the cycle of the ways we' ve alway...

Not all senior pastors understand music and the ins and outs of leading a worship team.   Which can make communicating, meeting expectations, gaining clarity on how to grow, & other dynamics quite challenging.   Pastor Jonathan Stockstill talks about what senior pastors can do to know how to pinpoint what needs attention in order for their worship teams to grow.   We also talk about the relational...

There are many misconceptions about how to engage in spontaneous worship.   It requires a team & leaders capable of executing what the moment requires.   So many think powerful spontaneous moments means coming up with a new song on the spot.   But powerful moments aren't always about coming up with something highly energetic & brand new.   It's about yielding to what the Lord wants to do – which o...

It's so easy to replace our time "with God" with "doing for God".    Even our personal times of worship can sometimes shift from intimate encounter into preparing for a set, jamming, or writing.    Those things aren't bad & they have their place! But in those moments, they are distracting us from our time with the Lord.   So as someone involved in worship what's the best way to approach personal t...

This week we're talking about a few big topics!   In a crisis of faith or a period of deconstruction should you push through or step down from the stage?   How am I supposed to trust God amidst uncertainty when I have yet to see His faithfulness?   These are only a few of the real questions that every day a huge percentage of people wrestle with.   Although so painful in the moment, what comes out...

How has striving affected your life?  Seriously, think about it!   It's so easy to believe the lie that getting the better gear, a bigger team, the right connection, or whatever it might be THAT THING will solve all our problems.     Striving is the result of something within that believes what you'll gain on the other side will bring you all you need.     BUT SO OFTEN THAT'S A LIE     What if we...

Has your involvement in worship professionally or as a volunteer impacted your relationship with worship music?   Can you listen to worship music without getting distracted by some aspect of it?   Our personal times of worship are so so important, but when worship is your job or something you're a part of leading it's easy for that to influence how you engage with it personally.   This conversatio...

Navigating anxiety, depression, & all things mental health is a difficult journey.   What if some of the ways we've gone about it have been wrong?   In this episode we do not claim to be experts. We're just sharing our observations and what's helped us along the way.   Here we talk about how community, protecting your self-talk, seeking wisdom, & so much more have had a tremendous impact on the he...

Team culture influences everything!   And whether you were intentional to shape it or not, your team already has a culture.    If you did an assessment of your team's culture, what would it reveal about your team?   This is something that leaders must consistently be focused on!   Culture is the foundation that everything flows from & today's guest, Aaron Ivey, dives into what it looks like to bui...