Worship Online Podcast (For Worship Leaders)

Has the quality of your worship team reached a standstill? We want to help you take your team to the next level & it all starts from one central place. Wes from River Valley Worship is all about excellent healthy teams and he drops a lot of wisdom in today's conversation. If you're in any kind of leadership position, you want to listen to today's episode. Mentioned in the Episode   The New River V...

Worship music feels like it's pretty set in its ways right now. There's nothing wrong with that, but it's time to innovate. How do we do that? Today we talk with ELEVATION RHYTHM about what they are doing to discover the new sound of worship. Our conversation is packed with insights you can apply directly to your community so you can be a part of bringing forth the new sound in worship! Mentioned...

To be a great worship leader requires so much more than being able to do a good job leading a worship set. That's like 10% of the job.   It's also a super unique role that very few people are properly equipped to do.   There's so much information out there about "how to be a great worship leader" that the thought of finding & sifting through it all is extremely overwhelming.   So today we partnere...

Moments of uncertainty and questioning our faith is a scary place to be. It's incredibly easy to feel lost and alone; not knowing who to talk to or where to start. The process of deconstructing, asking questions, is an incredibly common thing to walk through.   So today we're talking to Pastor Matt Nelson about his journey of walking countless amounts of people through their own faith crisis momen...

Church hurt is very real and sometimes it leads to a place where asking the question, "Is it time to leave or not?" becomes 100% valid.   Making the decision to leave a church you've been serving at is a tough one.   It's hard to know if you're overreacting or if this is really the right thing to do.   Today's podcast, with Jonathan Swindal, will help you figure out if it's time to make the hard d...

It's a no brainer to say that dedication and buy-in from your team is one of the most valuable things, but it's not easy to get.   If you're stressed out about not having enough team members or feel like the overall level of commitment is low, then you need buy-in increased! So, what's the best way to gain it? In this week's episode we share 2 simple things that you can do right now that will incr...

It's so easy to get caught up in the busyness of ministry no matter our roles and completely miss Jesus.  Be honest, are you so busy doing for Jesus & missing simply being with Jesus?  This is such a common thing for those who serve in ministry to fall into.  Our friends from UPPERROOM know what that is like and because of it have been cultivating a culture that fights directly against that very t...

Have you ever experienced that feeling of going to another church service, seeing people passionately engage in worship, and because of it, wishing your church was like that?   It's simultaneously energizing and discouraging.   Brett Yonker from Passion Music is no stranger to that experience.   In today's conversation we explore how to create a community where people are excited about participati...

You want the power of tracks in your worship set, but you have zero desire to sacrifice the ability to flow spontaneously.    Guess what, you can easily do both!   Tracks should be setup in a way where they're following you, not you following them.   Today we talk with Matt from Loop Community about what he does to flow spontaneously in worship while still using tracks.   You'll walk away with eve...

When was the last time you knew you were doing something for the wrong reason? Whether we're trying to prove ourselves, find a place of belonging, or whatever the motivation may be, doing things for the wrong reason is always so hard to discover & never what we want to do. So how do we become pure in our motives? David Leonard shares with us today his journey through that very thing. Today we talk...

We all believe in an image of God that is inconsistent with who He is.   We've all got Him wrong in some way.   So what do we do with that?   As people in places of influence, what does it look like to be wrong well?   This is the aim of our conversation with our guests, Bryan & Katie Torwalt!   Mentioned in the Episode   Bryan & Katie's New Release   ---   If you like what you hear, please leave...

Poorly structuring our worship sets can lead to spiritual malnourishment!   For example, water is amazing & essential to our bodies, but if all we do is drink water then eventually we grow weak & 💀.   Are your sets doing the same thing?   Today we discuss talk with Village Lights about what they practice in their services that helps them stay spiritually nourished. Mentioned in the Episode   Vill...

Choosing the perfect set each week is a weighty and often stressful task.   There are so many different factors to consider & sometimes it feels like if you choose the wrong song, it could ruin your entire service!    Seriously though, we know the weight of the task and that's why we centered our conversation around it.   This episode with Brooke Ligertwood is filled with tips and tools to make su...

So many people are living lives that aren't truly fulfilling. Are you?   If a piece of you is saying, "no, I'm not" you're not alone & this episode is for you.   Or maybe that's not you & you just want to live the most fulfilling possible! In today's conversation with Kim Walker-Smith we talk about the one thing you can do to live the most fulfilling life this year.   If that's something that you...

Do you feel like your passion for serving at church is waning?   We know what it feels like to lose the fire that you once had when first starting to serve on the worship team.   In this episode, we talk with Zach Williams about how even with being in 200 plus services a year he still maintains his passion every night!   If you need your passion revived, this episode is for you.     Mentioned in t...

We know how it feels to be stressed out during the Christmas season.   Whether you're dealing with family drama or just too much going on, the holiday season can bring up all kinds of emotions and overwhelm us.   That's why we created this podcast about finding peace in the holiday chaos!   Not just so you can get through & stay intact. But in the midst of all that's going on, we want you to thriv...

Is there someone at your church that wants to talk to you every week that is honestly a little draining to interact with?     If you said yes, props to you for being brave enough to admit it.     We know that sometimes people can be tough to interact with. So what's our best way to approach it?     Our guest today Jordan St, Cyr dives into what it looks like for him.     We also discuss what has a...

Ever been consumed by the thoughts of what people think about you while on stage, nervous, have stage fright, or super in your head about how bad you're performing? Even the most confident performers sometimes have these distracting and anxious thoughts running through their heads while on stage.   Don't believe me?   Today we sit down with Caleb & Scott from Colony House to talk about what they'v...

Do you feel a draw to the music world outside of the local church?   Fleurie shares about her journey to where she is today both leading worship at The Belonging Co. & pursuing a career as a solo artist.   So many think it's one or the other, but what if the Lord is calling you to both?   If you feel any draw in your heart towards the music industry outside the church, the stories and insights sha...

It's impossible to be inauthentic & deeply impact people's lives.   When we are authentic it communicates to others they can let their guards down & who they truly are is welcomed. Today's episode with MŌRIAH focuses on how us showing up authentically both allows us to be free and empowers others to do the same too! Especially as leaders! Mentioned in the Episode   Moriah's New Release   ---   If...

Are you struggling with depression and anxiety? Christine D'Clario shares with us what she's learned that's helped her with depression and anxiety and how she is finding freedom! If you or someone you love is walking through a battle with depression, this podcast is a great resource & source of encouragement. Mentioned in the Episode   Christine's Newest Release   The Prodigal Heart Book   ---   I...

Leading alongside your spouse in ministry is such a rewarding and fulfilling thing.     Although it's so rewarding, it can also come with its challenges too.     Today's guest, Kirby Kaple, shares what she and her husband, Rob, have learned to sustain working in ministry together.     ---   If you like what you hear, please leave us a review ! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worsh...

Does your church have a dead worship culture?   You're not alone. This is something we've heard from worship pastors for years and years.   Today we talk with our friends at Citipointe about what you can do to bring life into your church's worship culture.   Mentioned in the Episode   Citipointe Worship's New Release   ---   If you like what you hear, please leave us a review ! Also, feel free to...

Do you ever feel like you're not sure what to do when it comes to doubts & disagreements about your beliefs in faith and in culture?   You've probably experienced this before.   Maybe a friend is upset with you because of your differing opinions on something, or maybe someone has said something about your faith that just doesn't sit right with you.    It can be really hard knowing how to handle th...

Your worship team can be an all-star team without adding a single new player. How? It's all about developing who is currently on your team. This is what today's guests from Victory Worship are super passionate about. Be sure to stick around after our time with Victory for a quick and simple development strategy that we've seen work with worship teams! Mentioned in the Episode Victory Worship's New...