Worshipology with Kurtis Parks

KP chats with songwriter pastor Chase Wagner on the way creativity builds the Church, the way to champion others, and how to steward a movement of worship in an organic authentic way.  Connect with Chase: instagram - @chasejwagner web - www.chasewagnermusic.com music - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/grace-city/1042161060 Find out more about Kurtis and his new book Worshipology: www.kurtisparks....

KP chats with Pastor Mark Batterson about his new book Please Sorry Thanks, having a vertical ministry to the Lord, and the synergy between worship and prayer.  Connect with Mark: instagram - @markbatterson Get the book and more at www.markbatterson.com   Find out more about Kurtis and his new book Worshipology: www.kurtisparks.com  AND www.worshipologybook.com  

KP chats with Dan Rivera, SEU Worship artist and worship pastor at Church of the King in the New Orleans area. They talk about artistry, picking worship sets, songwriting and so much more in this special episode.  Connect with Dan: instagram - @dansrivera Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/7M7UXUwtz3Wb25PVS8dwHs?si=Wy_4GLXHSWKCxtxidFoMFg   Find out more about Kurtis and his new book Worship...

KP sits chats with Derek Guynes, worship pastor at Grace Church in Houston, TX. Grace Church serves thousands of believers every weekend and in this conversation they talk about all things leading worship, humility, and working with a team in a massive context.  Connect with Derek: instagram - @derekguynes // @graceworshiphtx Music - https://music.apple.com/us/album/matchless-ep/538102132   Find o...

KP chats with Magen Thurman, Dallas based worship leader and songwriter. They talk about having a curiosity to know people, developing relationships in worship, and living as an active member in the Kingdom of God.  Connect with Magen: instagram - @MagenThurman Music - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/magen-thurman/949937814 Find out more about Kurtis and his new book Worshipology: www.kurtispark...

KP sits down with Berch Paul, worship pastor at Lifepoint Church, a multi-site church based in Virginia. They talk about raising and developing musicians, serving in the local church, and writing songs for the lost. Connect with Berch: instagram - @mynameisberch Website - Linktree.com/mynameisberch Music - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/lifepoint-worship/583912712 Find out more about Kurtis and...

KP talks with Joshua Sherman, worship leader and songwriter known for such songs as "Psalm 23 (I am not alone)", "What Mercy Did for Me" and "Amen". He shares about the power of unity, collaboration, and why the anointing is so special in worship.  Connect with Joshua: instagram - @elderjasherman Ministry site - https://www.jasministries.com Music - https://youtu.be/8OlMGnPUAdw Find out more about...

KP sits down with Zach Loomis, worship leader at Cornerstone Church in Nashville, TN. They talk about walking through leadership changes, writing songs from the stories of people in your church, and how to fight insecurities that every worship leader will face.  Connect with Zach: instagram - @iamzachloomis Music - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5A2FcaxJGrDoazXvEMA46H?si=LMfkMCWiRm-sXNQiZUxqgQ&dd...

KP chats with Patrick McDermott, worship pastor at Bridges Nashville. They talk about Asbury Revival, Generation Z, and leading worship in house churches and church plants!  Connect with Pat: Instagram - @patrick.j.mcd Bridges - www.bridgesnashville.com To learn more about Kurtis' book Worshipology: www.worshipologybook.com  or www.kurtisparks.com  

KP chats with Bryan Briggs, lead pastor of Destination Church in Hopewell, VA. They talk about the worship leader - lead pastor relationship, building a culture of worship, and Pursuing Jesus over opportunities.  Connect with Chris: Web - www.destinationchurch.com Instagram - @bryanwbriggs To learn more about Kurtis' book Worshipology: www.worshipologybook.com  or www.kurtisparks.com  

KP chats with producer and worship song crafter Chris Clayton on how to steward a dual calling, and the approach he takes to producing a record for the local church. So many nuggets in this one.  Connect with Chris: Web - www.chrisclaytonmusic.com Instagram - @chrisclaytonmusic To learn more about Kurtis' book Worshipology: www.worshipologybook.com  or www.kurtisparks.com  

KP chats with worship leader and artist Keith Elgin about finding your identity in the quiet place, the power of connection, and whether or not you should run tracks in your worship service.  Connect with Keith: Web - www.keithelgin.com Music - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0nFhlrZyfZu8WDD2Hd19mm Alive Church - https://open.spotify.com/artist/7IDVfUdpqxp8MtIca8tZd1 Instagram - @keithelgin To lea...

KP chats with songwriter & artist Ian Zumback about finding your style, not being afraid to write bad songs, and taking on the songs of Rich Mullins. This one is for the songwriters!  Connect with Ian: Music - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/ian-zumback/584604128 Instagram - @ianzumback To learn more about Kurtis' book Worshipology: www.worshipologybook.com  or www.kurtisparks.com  

KP chats with worship artist Christian Nuckels about multi-site worship, how to embrace a culture of collaboration and so much more! Connect with Christian: Music - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/christian-nuckels/435385747 Instagram - @iamnuckels To learn more about Kurtis' book Worshipology: www.worshipologybook.com  or www.kurtisparks.com  

KP chats with worship and creative arts pastor Jason Brown, highlighting how to built trust and collaboration with volunteers and how to have gratitude in the midst of hardship.  Connect with Jason: Music - https://music.apple.com/us/album/god-of-heaven-single/1535342125 Instagram - @itsjasonbrown To learn more about Kurtis' book Worshipology: www.worshipologybook.com  or www.kurtisparks.com  

KP chats with worship leader and songwriter Brian Gurney, who is the worship leader at The Falls Church Anglican, a church that dates back to the early 1700's. They talk about wearing multiple hats, church problems, stressing out, and the parable of the talents, among other things.  Connect with Brian: Music - https://music.apple.com/us/album/my-soul-longs-ep/1021818570 To learn more about Kurtis'...

KP sits down with creative worship pastor Rich Green, out of Salem Fields Community Church. They talk about our current need for holiness in worship, what the Nazarene worship culture is all about and so much more! Connect with Rich: Instagram - @richcgreen927   Get Worshipology book for you and your teams here: www.worshipologybook.com

In this chat, KP talks with Natalie Runion who founded "Raised to Stay", and they navigate the challenges of leading worship in a fame driven culture, among many other powerful topics.  To connect with Natalie, check out the following: instagram - @raisedtostay web - www.natalierunion.com /////// To check out Kurtis' new book for Worship Teams and Leaders: www.worshipologybook.com  

KP sits down with songwriter, worship pastor and artist Robbie Seay. They talk about raising a worship leadership team, the role of a worship pastor, and how Jesus and the Psalms interacted and what that means for us today.  Connect with Robbie: Instagram - @robbieseay Web - www.robbieseayband.com Music - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/robbie-seay-band/78301909   Get Worshipology book for you a...

KP sits down with Josh Shaffer, who is a worship pastor at a 115 year old church, with choir and orchestra. They talk about championing others, how to choose the right songs and so much more.  Connect with Josh: Instagram - @shaff_josh Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@joshshaffer Get Worshipology book for you and your teams here: www.worshipologybook.com

 KP sits down with Elmer Cañas Jr, worship pastor of one of the fastest growing churches in America, LifePoint Church in Clarksville, TN. Elmer talks about bilingual worship, leading a military community in praise, and much more.  To connect with Elmer, check out the following: instagram - @elmercanasjr and @lifepoint_creative Music - https://apple.co/3CzaUpw To check out Kurtis' new book for Wors...

 KP sits down with pastor, worship artist and songwriter Dustin Smith as they dive into topics like worshiping in the home, the heart of the father, men in church, and how to approach a new year with vision and simplicity.  To learn more about Dustin Smith, check out the following: www.herebelions.org instagram - @herebedustin To check out Kurtis' new book for Worship Teams and Leaders: www.worshi...

In this final episode of 2022, KP shares about the upcoming 2023 season, gives a quick recap, and then shares a powerful three-part thought on leadership - how to lead with resolve, leading with others, and leading with creativity.  Email KP your thoughts and ideas - kurt@kurtisparks.com   Connect with KP & Worshipology: Get the book - www.worshipologybook.com The Worshiplogy Community (coaching f...

In this conversation, KP talks with Christian artist Zander, who brings a unique island style to the table. Zander shares the truth behind chasing fame, and how to keep choosing joy over jadedness and cynicism.  Connect with Zander: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3EQyvDC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Zanderwaves Instagram - @zanderwaves Connect with KP & Worshipology: Get the book - www.worshipolog...

In this conversation, KP sits down with the music director of Mosaic Christian Church in Baltimore, MD to talk about the role of an MD in a worship context, how to get volunteers to buy in to a culture of excellence, and the role cover songs play in attracting lost people to Jesus.  Connect with Tyler: Instagram - @tybuisch Connect with KP & Worshipology: Get the book - www.worshipologybook.com Th...