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When writing songs, we can often feel doubts about our song, ourselves, and whether we should even be writing at all. In this episode, Matt McCoy talks with Jared Anderson (writer of “Great I Am” and “Rescue”) about songwriting and all of the struggles that come with it. They discuss how to know if songwriting... View Article The post 040 – Why do we write songs? w/ Jared A...

Music and singing are powerful. We can all think of ways that music and singing have impacted our lives at some point. We include it in our worship services for many reasons. In this episode, Matt McCoy talks with Brandon Shupp about how music and singing can bring us together, change hearts, and remind us... View Article The post 039 – Is music manipulative, a weapon or a cheat code? How music bu...

Do you struggle to choose what songs you are going to play every week? Worship song selection can be a daunting task. From balancing the different views of your congregation, to making sure that your songs have meaningful lyrics, it can be a challenge. In this episode, Loop Founder Matt McCoy talks with Keith Getty... View Article The post 038 – Why We Sing w/ Keith Getty first appeared on Worship...

Season 2 of the Loop Community Podcast is here! In this episode, our founder Matt McCoy talks with Matt Redman about leading worship and the challenges many worship leaders face today. As worship leaders, there can be a tension between the production aspect of the worship service and actually being present in leading worship. Listen... View Article The post 037 – Balancing Production & Presence in...

In episode 36 of the Loop Podcast, roles are switched as Matt McCoy gets interviewed by Gabriel Finochio of the Royal Royal! Together they talk about worship leading, favorite albums, and being who God created you to be. Also featured on this podcast is Producer of the Month, Nathan Whidden! If you enjoy listening to... View Article The post 036 – Be Who God Created You To Be w/ Gabriel Finochio f...

In this episode, Brandon Leafblad, co-founder of AudioFusion, talks with Matt about worship leading as a volunteer as well as the differences of leading for Awana and the main service! Also featured on this podcast, is indie spotlight of the month, Pikes Peak Worship. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please leave us a review... View Article The post 035 – Balancing life as a worship volunte...

Happy New Year! To start this year off right, we welcome Matt Ross, Worship Pastor at Pikes Peak Christian Church in Colorado Springs. He and Matt McCoy talk through what it’s like to write songs for your church and recording an album. Producer of the month, Brad Spead, is also featured on this episode. If... View Article The post 034 – Pursuing your songwriting passion w/ Matt Ross first ap...

In this special Christmas episode, Matt sits down with long time friends Jon & Valerie Guerra to talk about leading worship in December, writing Christmas music and why traditional Christmas songs are meaningful. Also featured in this podcast is LC’s very first original song “At Your Table” by Jared Anderson. Merry Christmas to all of... View Article The post 033 – It’s Almost Christmas w/ Pra...

On this episode Matt sits down with Andrew Picha, drummer for Jordan Feliz and co-developer of Track Rig. Tune in now to learn things like how the idea for the product was born, to the process naming of the device! Also featured on this podcast is Caleb Fincher! You can order Track Rig today at: https://loopcommunity.com/en-us/track-rig The post 032 – Track Rig w/ Andrew Picha first appeared on Wo...

Worship Pastor Dan Wilt, joins Matt for the 31st episode of the loop community podcast. Together they talk about how you can engage your congregation better during worship. Also featured on the podcast is Indie Spotlight of the month, Family Church Worship. Dan put together a great little eBook he’d like to give to members... View Article The post 031 – Engaging Your Congregation w/ Dan Wilt first...

In this episode, Matt talks with Jenni Mcgrew, founder of Worship Leaders Collective. They discuss how WLCO was created, as well as building community in person vs. online. Our featured Producer of the Month is Nathan Fisher! If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please leave us a review and subscribe! If you have any... View Article The post 030 – Worship Leaders Collective w/ Jenni Mcgrew firs...

In this episode, Matt sits down with Greg Sykes to talk about his upcoming album, “No Greater Love”. Greg talks about how his church helped him choose the songs to record. Also featured on this podcast is Indie Spotlight Artist, Monterey Music. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please leave us a review and... View Article The post 029 – No Greater Love w/ Greg Sykes first appeare...

Matt sits down with Taffy & McKenna of Saddleback Church. As the leaders of Saddleback’s Student Worship Ministry, they discuss how they build and organize their student worship program, as well as help students grow in their leadership!  Also featured in this episode, is our Indie Spotlight of the month, 3 Tree Creative! If you... View Article The post 028 – Student Worship Bands w/ Taf...

In this episode, Matt whispers in a library with Phil Joel of Newsboys and Zealand Worship. They discuss Phil’s experience on the road, running tracks, songwriting and more! We also feature our Indie Spotlight artist, Mark & Sarah Tillman! If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please leave us a review and subscribe! If you... View Article The post 027 – Phil Joel / Zealand Worship / Newsboys...

Stephen Duncan is a songwriter and founder of The Worship Coalition. In this episode, he sits down with Matt to talk about how The Worship Coalition resources the church and supports leaders in times of burnout. Matt and Derek then gather around the community talk table to reflect on these topics. Also featured on this... View Article The post 026 – The Worship Coalition w/ Stephen Duncan first ap...

Matt interviews Marvin Mumford – a songwriter, worship leader, and touring musician. They talk about the importance of diversity in the church and how gospel music can be used in worship services of all styles and denominations. Derek and John Mike, Director of Gospel MultiTracks, discuss this topic over the Community Talk table. Also featured on... View Article The post 025 – Diversity in t...

In episode 24 of the Loop Community Podcast, Matt is joined by Keith Everette Smith, Multi-Grammy and Dove Award winning producer, songwriter, and instrumentalist. Together, they talk about excellence as an idol and that just because a worship set isn’t perfect, doesn’t mean God isn’t being glorified. Matt and Derek then talk this over at... View Article The post 024 – The Excell...

Rochelle Burlock is a worship leader and founder of WomenThatWorship.com. This is an incredible episode for women worship leaders, or anyone that is leading alongside women. Be sure to share this episode with your teams! Matt and Derek then meet at the community talk table to reflect on these topics. Also featured on this episode is... View Article The post 023 – Women that Worship w/ Rochelle Bur...

In episode 22 of the LC Podcast, Matt sits down with Wade Huggins, a worship pastor/singer-songwriter, based in Athens, Texas. Together they discuss how to renovate a church and what challenges it may bring. Matt and Derek then talk about this topic at the community talk table. Also featured on the podcast, is producer of... View Article The post 022 – How to Survive a Church Renovation w/ Wade Hu...

Dave Workman, author of “Elemental Leaders: Four Essentials Every Leader Needs”, joins Matt for this episode of the LC Podcast. Together they talk about his book and how to be a leader in your church. Matt and Derek then reflect on these topics as they gather around the community talk table. Also featured on this... View Article The post 021 – Four Essentials Every Leader Needs w/ Dave...

In episode 20 of the Loop Community Podcast, Matt meets with singer/songwriter Brandon Grissom to talk about leading worship and songwriting at Cherry Hills Community Church. Matt and Derek then gather around the community talk table to give their own insight. Ryan King, LC producer of the month, is also featured on the podcast! If... View Article The post 020 – Cherry Hills Worship w/ Brandon Gri...

In this episode of the LC Podcast, Matt is joined by Rory Noland, writer of “The Heart of the Artist”. Listen in as they talk about the mentoring of worship leaders, how one should take criticism, and the new generation of leaders. Matt and Derek then gather around the community talk table to reflect on... View Article The post 019 – The Heart of the Artist w/ Rory Noland first appeare...

Jacob Sooter, worship songwriter and producer, joins us for the 18th episode of the Loop Community Podcast! Listen in as Jacob and Matt talk about songwriting as well as serving where God wants you to serve. Matt and Derek then gather around the community talk table to reflect on this interview. Also be sure to... View Article The post 018 – Being Faithful Where You’re Planted w/ Jacob Sooter firs...

In episode 17 of the Loop Community Podcast, Matt sits down with Jamie Miley, CEO and Founder of Ascension Worship. Together they discuss what Ascension Worship does and how it can help resource your church. Matt and Derek then gather around the community talk table to give their own insight and discuss these benefits. For... View Article The post 017 – Ascension Worship w/ Jamie Miley first appea...

In this episode of the LC Podcast, Matt talks with Aaron Niequist, liturgist and writer of the book “The Eternal Current”. Listen in as they talk about the importance of combining prayer and scripture with worship music. Matt and Derek then gather around the community talk table to reflect on these topics. LC Producer of... View Article The post 016 – A New Liturgy w/ Aaron Niequist fi...