Worship Online Podcast (For Worship Leaders)

Balancing marriage, ministry, & family is a difficult task; especially when you want to ensure everyone feels loved and valued.   It's common to feel like you're neglecting one area or another.   Today we talk with Cody Carnes about what he's done to balance it all without sacrificing any of his relationships.   In this podcast, he shares his tips and tricks for making sure that you don't have to...

Do you want to be a better singer or feel like your voice isn't operating at 100%?   This week we interview Charmaine Brown, a vocal coach that has given her life to developing Worship vocalists.   Learn how to eliminate vocal fatigue and become a better singer in no time.    With these tips, you'll be able to sing with ease and without any pain. You'll be able to hit those high notes with confide...

Wouldn't it be amazing to get insights on songwriting for the local church from churches like Bethel, Elevation, & The Belonging Co.?   Songwriting for the local church can be a difficult task.    It's so easy to write songs that use a ton of Christianese & lack power.   How do we use language in a way that connects with the heart?    Today's guest shares what's allowed him to write in a way that...

  It's so easy to mindlessly assume what you were taught is 100% on and accurate.  But what if there was a better way? Life is about the pursuit of Jesus. Jesus is our goal! Today we talk with Leslie Jordan about the deeper life of beauty found in the active pursuit of the life God's called us into. Life's all about Jesus. He's who we are running after. Our goal as people is to strip aside anythin...

Ever wondered what it was like to be a Worship Leader at Mars Hill Church during its rise and fall?   Today, Zach Bolen shares what it was like to lead in a middle tier position during the church's meteoric rise & devastating fall.   The wisdom he shares in this episode is priceless & will help you navigate any difficult leadership dynamic you might ever face.   There's a lot of extremely valuable...

Have you ever felt like you were punched in the gut by tragedy & grief?   Sadly, we know what that is like, all too well.   Today, Josh & Antoine Bradford talk about their experiences, walking through unexpected tragedies and how they healed through them.   Navigating tragedy is super tough and it's so easy to feel like you don't know what to do – especially for those walking with someone through...

What if i told you that a part of the reason your volunteer turnover rate is so high is because you aren't investing into the spiritual development of your team like you should?   It's not always easy to find people who are passionate about serving in the church. But with the right tools, you can eliminate volunteer turnover and build spiritual giants on your team.    Today we'll teach you how to...

Jonas Myrin is a Grammy-winning songwriter, and today he shares how he stays inspired to write fresh and unique worship lyrics.   Jonas has written songs recorded by some of the biggest names in Worship, like Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman and Hillsong United.    In this podcast episode, you'll learn about his creative process & how he overcomes writer's block.   What Jonas shares today is more than ju...

Ever had that moment where it feels like you suddenly know nothing about something you once felt well versed in?   Welcome to my relationship with spontaneous worship over the last 15 years. In today's episode with Kyle from Vineyard Worship, we explore the good, the bad, the ugly, & the idols of spontaneous worship. What works, what doesn't, and how to make it all better.     There's so much more...

Losing your heart for worship and ministry is so incredibly easy to do!   I believe it often comes down to 1 major shift in our lives.   Today, Lindy Cofer shares the very thing that's allowed her to stay on fire for the Lord and what we've seen initiate the decline in the lives of even the most on fire leaders in the church.   We also provide solutions to help you get your fire back.   Don't lose...

What if the way you lead is the reason your church isn't engaging in worship like you wish they would?   There's two types of Worship Leaders: those that sing songs & those that lead rooms.   The things present in a worship leader that knows how to lead a room makes the world of difference in a service.   Today we talk with David Dennis, a worship leader at The Belonging Co. & one of our vocal ins...

Are you struggling to balance your relationships with family & volunteers and your responsibilities at church?   Today our friends from Bayside Church's Thrive Worship share what they've learned about prioritizing relationship without sacrificing God's vision for their worship team.   We believe that God hasn't called you to sacrifice the people He's placed in your life for the sake of the mission...

Do you feel like you're constantly running on empty or close to burn out?   You're not alone! A lot of people in ministry feel this way.    We think there's a way to change that, so you can sustain all that God's called you to!   In today's episode we talk to Ryan Williams from River Valley Worship about 3 simple things that have helped increase his longevity and overall health in ministry; even w...

Do you want to create a contagious family culture on your worship team?   A lot of people think that culture just happens, but it doesn't. Culture is something that is intentionally created.    We believe the best way to do that is by implementing this one thing into your worship team! We hope today's conversation with ICF will help you see the importance of creating a contagious family culture an...

The tension of being a Kingdom leader is creating a community where people feel like they belong, but don't elevate you to the same level as the Lord; placing their hope and value in you.   We see instances of this all throughout history & typically it's an unintentional elevation.   In today's episode with John Wilds, we explore the tension of being a great leader that doesn't create an almost cu...

One of the greatest difficulties in life is detaching our self-worth from what we do, achieve, & who we are.   Although it's unhealthy, sometimes it feels good to live from this place.   So, if it can feel good and sometimes even increase our social status, why stop living this way?   Garrett & Alexis from Local Sound know what this is like first hand.   Today they join Josh in talking about this...

Envy, jealousy, and comparison can be ugly emotions and they are so easy to sneak in - especially when it comes to our talents and giftings.   They can make us feel small, threatened, and unworthy.   It's easy to look at other people's gifts and think everything would be solved if I had their talent and skillset.    Bryan & Katie Torwalt are incredibly gifted people who have had to learn how to de...

Are you a leader who feels like you're constantly on the brink of burning out or wish you were thriving in your role? You're not alone!   In today's episode, we'll explore four key things that every leader needs to sustain and thrive in their role.   Austin Davis & Andrew Holt from The Belonging Co. had to learn how to do this super well!   Today they share what they've prioritized in their leader...

Do you get nervous during speaking moments in the middle of a worship set or simply want to improve at them?   We know the feeling and this is why we created today's episode!   When it comes to leading these moments with passion and depth, Taya is amongst the best of them.   Together we share five essentials that will help you crush speaking moments in the middle of a worship set.   These moments...

Do you want to write better songs?   Today Benjamin Hastings shares one of his favorite songwriting tricks.    It's a technique that will bring your lyrics to life & hook everyone that hears it.   It's incredibly simple and super effective.   Mentioned in the Episode   Benjamin's New Release   ---   If you like what you hear, please leave us a review ! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at podc...

William Murphy has been a leading voice in gospel music for 20 years.   Today he shares about his new album (Worship & Justice) & what it looks like for us to be bridges in the pursuit of equality.   In today's conversation William gives practical tools for what it looks like to love brother and neighbor.   We know you'll walk away from this conversation challenged to put love into action.   Menti...

You wish you could play different styles of worship, but you don't know where to start.   It can be tough to learn a new style of music, especially if you're not used to playing it.   You might feel like you're starting from scratch, and that's because you are!   Today's episode is here to help!   We'll teach you the three secrets to mastering any musical style of worship, even if you don't alread...

Ever wondered how Elevation Worship got to where they are today? We sat down with Chris Brown and asked him about the things they prioritized in the early days to get them to where they are today. This conversation is packed with tons of incredible nuggets that will help you, no matter the size of your community. Chris is a phenomenal leader, and we know you'll walk away encouraged and full of vis...

Do you wish you had better tone? Most musicians arrive here at some point. So you buy new gear in the hopes of fixing the issue. And the never-ending cycle repeats. The good news is that there are a lot of things you can do to get the tone you want, without spending a fortune on new gear. In today's episode, we explore why musicians don't need to empty their bank accounts on new equipment, thinkin...

  Your church services might be approachable for some people, but there are definitely others who feel like outsiders. Most churches are filled with people who are already sold out to the church and Christianity. What about the people who are new to the faith or are wrestling with doubt? We want to help make your church services more accessible for everyone by creating a podcast that discusses how...