WorshipFuel

In this episode, Matt McCoy sits down with Sean Feucht to talk about leading worship beyond the four walls of the church. From prisons and city streets to public parks and unexpected places, Sean shares why worship shouldn’t be confined to a stage inside a church building.  The post Ep. 201 – Sean Feucht – What Happens When You Take Worship Outside the Four Walls? first appeared on WorshipFu...

In this new episode, Johnny Burkhalter shares a needed challenge to all of us about rediscovering worship as something much bigger than music, Sunday services, or what happens on a platform. Hear how worship leaders can find their identity beyond their role, lead from authenticity instead of performance, and remember that before we lead worship,... View Article The post Ep. 200 – Johnny B Burkhalt...

In this episode, Matt McCoy sits down with Paul Mabury and John Hartley to talk about House of Worship, a collaborative project bringing together some of the most influential voices in modern worship music. They unpack why these older worship songs still resonate so deeply, what’s been lost in modern worship culture, and why mentorship... View Article The post Ep. 199 – Paul Mabury & John Hartley...

In this episode, Matt McCoy sits down with worship leader and Table Songs founder Erik Gaylo for an honest conversation about identity, collaboration, creativity, and the hidden isolation many worship leaders experience. Erik shares how God used burnout, disappointment, and COVID to reshape his understanding of ministry and launch a movement centered around community instead... View Article The po...

In this episode, Matt McCoy sits down with Michael W. Smith to talk about the heart behind communion and why it deserves more attention in our services. Michael shares the story behind his new song “Hymn for Communion” and why there aren’t enough songs written for this part of the service. This conversation is packed... View Article The post Ep. 197 – Michael W. Smith – Giving Communion the Attent...

Matt sits down with Tyler and Kendra from Red Rocks Worship to get super real about introducing new songs in church. They talk through what actually works, what totally flops, and how to tell the difference in the moment. From picking the right songs to setting them up in a way people actually connect with,... View Article The post Ep. 196 – Red Rocks Worship – Why Your Church Isn’t Singing New So...

In this episode, Matt sits down with Alexander Pappas to talk about the origin story behind Young & Free and the massive impact of “Alive.” Alexander shares how a simple youth night moment sparked a movement, and how technology and timing shaped a new worship sound. He also unpacks his new project Sunday, why he... View Article The post Ep. 195 – Alexander Pappas – How Hillsong Young & Free Re...

Matt sits down with Wade Joye, former worship pastor at Elevation Church, for a vulnerable conversation about unfulfilled dreams, identity, and the pressure worship leaders feel to chase visibility and success. Wade shares his journey from being a founding member of Elevation Worship to stepping into a behind-the-scenes pastoral role, and how surrender became the... View Article The post Ep. 194 –...

Matt McCoy sits down with Canaan Baca, Enterprise Worship Pastor at New Life Church, to talk about discipling worship teams beyond just musicianship. They dive into why midweek rehearsals still matter, how shared meals shape team culture, and the tension between paid musicians and spiritual ownership. Canaan shares practical rhythms his church uses to develop... View Article The post Ep. 193 – Can...

 In this episode, Matt sits down with Bella Taylor Smith to talk about crafting worship sets for the local church and releasing her new project, For The House. Bella shares how she approaches worship planning with intention, why knowing your congregation matters, and how choosing songs can pastor people, not just fill a set list.... View Article The post Ep. 192 – Bella Taylor Smith – Crafting Wor...

I sat down with Justin Tweito to reflect on his journey into worship leadership, we explore why theological depth, discipleship, and intentional song selection matter more than charisma or performance, and how planning worship like a pastor leads to healthier leaders and more gospel-centered services. The post Ep. 191 – Justin Tweito – Lead Worship Like a Pastor first appeared on WorshipFuel .

I sat down with Stephen McWhirter to hear his powerful story of restoration, his journey out of addiction, and how he became a worship leader. He also offers practical wisdom for both new and seasoned worship leaders. You won’t want to miss this one. The post Ep. 190 – Stephen McWhirter – Advice Worship Leaders Need to Hear first appeared on WorshipFuel .

I had the opportunity to sit down with Tommee Profitt, and we spent time discussing the struggle that worship leaders can feel while leading their church and keeping the intentions behind what they’re doing grounded in Christ. Tommee is the producer behind “The Birth of a King” Christmas concerts, get tickets at tommeeprofitt.com. The post Ep. 189 – Tommee Profitt – Staying Spiritually...

Chelsea Plank from SEU Worship shares what authentic worship actually looks like for worship leaders, how to steward technology like tracks and in-ears without losing focus, and some of the differences between leading worship privately and leading people publicly. Check out SEU Worship’s new album, “A Forgiving God.” The post Ep. 188 – SEU Worship – Authenticity vs Performance in...

Chris Tomlin shares the stories behind the songs on his new album, The King is Still The King. From the bold declaration of Jesus Saves, to what might be the most surprising track, Help My Unbelief. Every lyric, every Scripture interlude, even the crown imagery on the cover—it all points us back to one truth: Jesus is still... View Article The post Ep. 187 – Chris Tomlin – The King is Still The Ki...

Seph Schlueter is the voice behind songs like “Counting My Blessings” and “Running Back to You.” Seph is also part of the Catholic Church and serves as director of Damascus Worship, a missionary movement partnering with the Holy Spirit to bring revival to Catholic communities across America. If you’re passionate about authentic, vertical worship. whether your... View Article The post Ep. 186...

Lizzie Morgan grew up as a church kid—with music in her family and a mic in her hand from an early age. In this episode, Lizzie shares her story of discovering worship in the local church, what Gen Z is bringing to the worship space, and her heart for bridging generations through songs both new... View Article The post Ep. 185 – Lizzie Morgan – Gen Z & Multigenerational Worship in the Church first...

Listen in to this great conversation with singer songwriter John Allan! In this interview we’ll talk about how to overcome writer’s block without giving up, why co-writing can unlock ideas you’d never find on your own, how to keep your heart in the right place so creativity flows from God, lots more! The post Ep. 184 – How John Allan overcomes song writer’s block first appeared on WorshipFue...

Listen in to this great conversation with singer songwriter Kalley Heiligenthal! In this interview we’ll talk about her songwriting process as well as her upcoming album. The post Ep. 183 – Songwriting for the church w/ kalley first appeared on WorshipFuel .

On the latest episode of the WorshipFuel podcast, we are blessed to be joined by Mike Weaver of Big Daddy Weave! Be sure to tune in as we talk about the journey of healing and their latest album “Let It Begin”. The post Ep. 182 – Finding Healing in His Presence w/ Mike Weaver of Big Daddy Weave first appeared on WorshipFuel .

Listen in to this awesome conversation with Jonathan Lewis and Oscar Gamboa of UPPERROOM! In this interview we’ll talk about their song recording process, flow moments of worship, and the concept behind the prayer room. The post Ep. 181 – How Prayer Can Transform the Church w/ UPPERROOM first appeared on WorshipFuel .

On the latest episode of the WorshipFuel podcast, we are blessed to be joined by Chris Rohman and Dustin Lolli of Sanctus Real! Be sure to tune in as we talk about how Christian music has changed over the years, songwriting with Sanctus Real, and making worship leading work. Want to lead Sanctus Real’s music... View Article The post Ep. 180 – The Rebirth of Sanctus Real w/ Chris Rohman & Dus...

Listen in to this great conversation with Aaron Williams! In this interview we’ll talk about pastoring your worship team well and how to prepare for Easter. Want to lead Aaron Williams’ songs at your church? You can get the tracks for his song “Resurrection Hope” and more on Loop Community today! The post Ep. 179 – Pastoring your worship team well w/ Aaron Williams first ap...

On this latest episode, we are blessed to have a conversation with John Dreher, worship pastor of Faith Worship Arts. Be sure to tune in as we talk about how to introduce new songs at your church, being humble as a worship leader, and letting the Holy Spirit minister. Want to lead Faith Worship Arts... View Article The post Ep. 178 – Striving for humility as a worship leader w/ John Dreher (Faith...

Tune in to this special conversation with Michael Bethany where we’ll cover topics on evangelizing to your children, spending time with God, the wilderness framework, Overflow Experience, and more! Want to lead Michael Bethany’s songs at your church? You can get the tracks from his latest album, “Overflow (Live)”, on Loop Community today! The post Ep. 177 – What does it mea...