Beyond Sunday Worship Leader Podcast

For years I’ve admired the work that Church of the Highlands is doing to reach people for Christ. This week’s podcast is a conversation with John Larson and Chris Griffin from Highlands Worship. I love this because it feels like worship leader friends catching up and talking about ministry. These guys manage a worship team roster of 900 people across 19 campuses in Alabama. It’s staggering. If you are a multi-site church (or planning on it), listen all the way to the end. So. Much. Gold. Click to Listen Show Sponsor If you’re a musician, you know there’s nothing like a well built, inspiring instrument. A great instrument is an inspiration itself, beyond just the functionality and playability. That’s why it’s important to have an instrument that inspires you and holds up to your active lifestyle.  Let me introduce you to Zamar Instruments. Zamar builds custom guitars that are absolutely beautiful, but that also play and sound amazing. Zamar is an amazing small business, passionate about offering individualized attention to each instrument and client for a second-to-none experience. And for you Hebrew wizards out there, Zamar is an Old Testament word for praising the Lord on a stringed instrument. All the guitars from Zamar are hand built but there is also the option of a custom built guitar that you design from the ground up. Head on over to zamarinstruments.com and mention the Beyond Sunday podcast to get 15% off your guitar. Or just shoot an email to [email protected].  In This Episode You’ll Hear More About: The systems and structure of Highlands WorshipHow to lead a worship ministry across 19 campusesThe value of doing frequent auditions for your teamCreating a culture of discipleshipWhat it’s like to have a worship team of 900 team membersStepping up your communication and utilizing Planning CenterHow to structure a songwriting retreatThe value of electric drums and amp modeling for worship Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Zamar InstrumentsMusic: Highlands WorshipMusic: Jesus You Alone by Highlands WorshipBook: The Song Machine: Inside the Hit Factory by John SeabrookKemper Rackmount Modeler Fractal Audio Axe FX Subscription Links Subscribe via iTunesSubscribe via StitcherSubscribe via RSS Your Feedback If you have an idea for a podcast you would like to see, a special guest you’d like to hear from, or a question for an upcoming episode, please email me. If you enjoyed the show, I would be so appreciative if you would rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That helps me so much! Thanks. Question: What was your biggest takeaway from this interview with John & Chris? You can leave a comment by clicking here. The post #203: Highlands Worship On Creating A Process for Worship Team Development [Podcast] appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

Jonathan is the Director of Word Worship Music. He brings a ton of music industry experience with a heart to serve the Church. We talk about his story, writing worship songs, the problem with worshiping worship, how to get your songs heard, how to find new songs, and more! Click to Listen Show Sponsor If you’re a musician, you know there’s nothing like a well built, inspiring instrument. A great instrument is an inspiration itself, beyond just the functionality and playability. That’s why it’s important to have an instrument that inspires you and holds up to your active lifestyle.  Let me introduce you to Zamar Instruments. Zamar builds custom guitars that are absolutely beautiful, but that also play and sound amazing. Zamar is an amazing small business, passionate about offering individualized attention to each instrument and client for a second-to-none experience. And for you Hebrew wizards out there, Zamar is an Old Testament word for praising the Lord on a stringed instrument. All the guitars from Zamar are hand built but there is also the option of a custom built guitar that you design from the ground up. Head on over to zamarinstruments.com and mention the Beyond Sunday podcast to get 15% off your guitar. Or just shoot an email to [email protected].  In This Episode You’ll Hear More About: Jonathan’s journey into worship music and the music industryWhat makes a great worship songHow to find new songsThe tension of over-dependance on worship songsAdvice for aspiring songwriters Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Zamar InstrumentsWebsite: Worship TogetherWebsite: Essential WorshipWebsite: Word WorshipWebsite: The Church Will SingMusic: Faith & Wonder by Meredith AndrewsPodcast: An Interview with Meredith Andrew & Jacob SooterInstagram: @wordworshipmusic Subscription Links Subscribe via iTunesSubscribe via StitcherSubscribe via RSS Your Feedback If you have an idea for a podcast you would like to see, a special guest you’d like to hear from, or a question for an upcoming episode, please email me. If you enjoyed the show, I would be so appreciative if you would rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That helps me so much! Thanks. Question: What was your biggest takeaway from this interview with Jonathan? You can leave a comment by clicking here. The post #202: Jonathan Mason On the Worshipping Church, The Music Industry, And Getting Your Songs Heard [Podcast] appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

I love this conversation with my new friend, Nikki Lerner. It’s important on so many levels. Multicultural worship isn’t just a matter of preference and opinion. It’s Biblical and a reflection of God’s heart. We talk about what that looks like, creativity, true humility (it’s not what you think), songs for church, and more. Prepare to be stirred! Click to Listen Show Sponsor If you’re a musician, you know there’s nothing like a well built, inspiring instrument. A great instrument is an inspiration itself, beyond just the functionality and playability. That’s why it’s important to have an instrument that inspires you and holds up to your active lifestyle.  Let me introduce you to Zamar Instruments. Zamar builds custom guitars that are absolutely beautiful, but that also play and sound amazing. Zamar is an amazing small business, passionate about offering individualized attention to each instrument and client for a second-to-none experience. And for you Hebrew wizards out there, Zamar is an Old Testament word for praising the Lord on a stringed instrument. All the guitars from Zamar are hand built but there is also the option of a custom built guitar that you design from the ground up. Head on over to zamarinstruments.com and mention the Beyond Sunday podcast in an email to [email protected].  In This Episode You’ll Hear More About: The power of influence and inspiring othersLaunching your own creative processHow to deal with negativityThe true definition of humilityThe power of coaching and discipleshipWhy you need to lead worship with your eyes openHow to gain confidence and connect with people in the roomWhy we need to be intentional about creating multicultural communitiesHow to navigate music choice in a multicultural spaceWhy your church ministry shouldn’t be your only musical outlet Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Zamar InstrumentsWebsite: Nikki LernerMusic: Labyrinth by David Baloche Subscription Links Subscribe via iTunesSubscribe via StitcherSubscribe via RSS Your Feedback If you have an idea for a podcast you would like to see, a special guest you’d like to hear from, or a question for an upcoming episode, please email me. If you enjoyed the show, I would be so appreciative if you would rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That helps me so much! Thanks. Question: What was your biggest takeaway from this interview with Nikki? You can leave a comment by clicking here. The post #201: Nikki Lerner On Multicultural Worship, Influence, & True Humility [Podcast] appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

A conversation with Andy Squyres is one the leaves you a little more brave, thoughtful, and thankful. It’s like the opposite of talking to someone who hates everything. But what’s interesting is Andy speaks his mind when it comes to modern worship and corporate songwriting. But he loves the church. And he’s a worship pastor. If you’ve never heard of Andy, you need to check out his music. It’s life giving and quite refreshing. And my prayer is that this interview causes you to dig a little deeper with your art, pray a little harder for the people of God, and live your life for the Kingdom of Heaven. We talk about the problem with most corporate worship songs, the life of a Worship Pastor, poetry over platitudes, leading people, and more. Click to Listen Show Sponsor #1 This Episode is brought to you by The Black Box Vault from Halo Systems, experts in acoustics. http://blackboxvaults.com Have you ever struggled to properly mic an electric guitar amp? In order to get the best tone, you need to crank the volume to get the breakup you’re looking for. But for most places, it’s loud for the stage. So you mic it off stage and have to make multiple trips to get the right sound. Not anymore.  Allow me to introduce Black Box Vaults. The Vault Isolation cabinet is the perfect solution of controlled stage volume, accessible amp controls, and giving the sound engineer full mix control. What I love about The Vault is the high quality construction. You’ve never seen an iso cab made this well. Plus, you can choose your own speaker, from the Celestion GH-12, Celestion Blue, or the ToneTubby Purple Haze. And they each come loaded with your choice of an SM57 or MD421. Most iso cabs are simply lined with foam. The Vault has an inner tone chamber that is meticulously designed for the best tone possible. Head on over to blackboxvaults.com and use the promo code BEYONDSUNDAY for 20% off your purchase. That is nearly $500 off. This discount won’t last forever. Show Sponsor #2 This episode is brought to you by the Pads Live app from Coresound Pads. Coresound Pads are my favorite pad loops on the market.  If you’re looking for a way to raise the quality and sound of your worship team, this is probably the easiest way to do that. And Coresound now has a powerful, easy-to-use pads-player app called PADS LIVE that helps you transform your worship service’s atmosphere INSTANTLY by downloading and playing their top-rated pad loops on the fly from your mobile device.  This is an POWERFUL tool for worship leaders at any-size church. If you go to PadsLive.com, you can link to download the app for FREE, which also comes with all of Coresound’s Pads in the key of D for free.  You can let the pads loop infinitely, crossfade gently into the next pad or into silence, and build songs & playlists.  And when you’re ready to unlock all 12 keys instead of just the key of D, you can purchase and download those pads directly within the app. Now the app doesn’t take promo codes, BUT if you buy a Pads Bundle online from Coresound and use the promo code BEYONDSUNDAY, you’ll get an additional 20% off your purchase.  And your online purchase WILL unlock those very same pads within the app, as well as let you download the 20-minute MP3s to use the pads elsewhere. In This Episode, You’ll Hear More About: How to find time to readThe art of writing songs in the midst of chaotic environmentsAndy’s spiritual upbringingWhy it’s ludicrous to turn your back on the church because of “hypocrites”The definition of a Worship LeaderWhat activities a Worship Leader should invest their time inWhy we need to expand what “congregational worship songs” areAndy’s hopes for his upcoming new recordThe problem with celebrity artists and the Worship industry Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Black Box VaultsShow Sponsor: Coresound PadsInstagram: @andysquyresMusic: Cherry Blossoms by Andy SquyresBook: The Seeds of Man by Woody GuthrieBook: Jayber Crow by Wendell BerryMusic: Sandra McCrackenMusic: Taylor LeonhardtMusic: Andrew PetersonMusic: Vineyard Music Subscription Links Subscribe via iTunesSubscribe via StitcherSubscribe via RSS Your Feedback If you have an idea for a podcast you would like to see, a special guest you’d like to hear from, or a question for an upcoming episode, please email me. If you enjoyed the show, I would be so appreciative if you would rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That helps me so much! Thanks. Question: What was your biggest takeaway from this interview with Andy? You can leave a comment by clicking here. The post #200: Andy Squyres on Leading Worship, The Church, & Pursuing Poetry Over Platitudes [Podcast] appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

Such an honor to welcome Nancy Beach to the podcast. Nancy was the Programming Director at Willow Creek for over 20 years, one of the main teaching pastors, and one of the founders of the church. She is a world class coach and an amazing leader. Nancy and I both do work with an incredible organization called Slingshot Group – an organization committed to building remarkable teams through staffing and coaching. In this interview we talk about art in the church, pitfalls for young (and old) leaders, breaking out of creative ruts, and more. This. Is. So. Good. Click to Listen Show Sponsor #1 This Episode is brought to you by The Black Box Vault from Halo Systems, experts in acoustics. http://blackboxvaults.com Have you ever struggled to properly mic an electric guitar amp? In order to get the best tone, you need to crank the volume to get the breakup you’re looking for. But for most places, it’s loud for the stage. So you mic it off stage and have to make multiple trips to get the right sound. Not anymore.  Allow me to introduce Black Box Vaults. The Vault Isolation cabinet is the perfect solution of controlled stage volume, accessible amp controls, and giving the sound engineer full mix control. What I love about The Vault is the high quality construction. You’ve never seen an iso cab made this well. Plus, you can choose your own speaker, from the Celestion GH-12, Celestion Blue, or the ToneTubby Purple Haze. And they each come loaded with your choice of an SM57 or MD421. Most iso cabs are simply lined with foam. The Vault has an inner tone chamber that is meticulously designed for the best tone possible. Head on over to blackboxvaults.com and use the promo code BEYONDSUNDAY for 20% off your purchase. That is nearly $500 off. This discount won’t last forever. Show Sponsor #2 This episode is brought to you by the Pads Live app from Coresound Pads. Coresound Pads are my favorite pad loops on the market.  If you’re looking for a way to raise the quality and sound of your worship team, this is probably the easiest way to do that. And Coresound now has a powerful, easy-to-use pads-player app called PADS LIVE that helps you transform your worship service’s atmosphere INSTANTLY by downloading and playing their top-rated pad loops on the fly from your mobile device.  This is an POWERFUL tool for worship leaders at any-size church. If you go to PadsLive.com, you can link to download the app for FREE, which also comes with all of Coresound’s Pads in the key of D for free.  You can let the pads loop infinitely, crossfade gently into the next pad or into silence, and build songs & playlists.  And when you’re ready to unlock all 12 keys instead of just the key of D, you can purchase and download those pads directly within the app. Now the app doesn’t take promo codes, BUT if you buy a Pads Bundle online from Coresound and use the promo code BEYONDSUNDAY, you’ll get an additional 20% off your purchase.  And your online purchase WILL unlock those very same pads within the app, as well as let you download the 20-minute MP3s to use the pads elsewhere. In This Episode You’ll Hear More About: The power of coachingHow to find your sweet spot as an older person in ministryStrengths of the next generationThe curse of technology and what it means for this generationWhy the church is stuck creatively…and what to do about itHow to lead artists wellCoaching Circles with Slingshot Group Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Black Box VaultsShow Sponsor: Coresound PadsWebsite: Slingshot Group Coaching Circle – WomenWebsite: Slingshot Group Coaching Circle – WorshipBook: Falling Upward by Richard RohrWebsite: Slingshot GroupArticle: How to Configure Your iPhone to Work for You, Not Against YouBook: Sacred Pathways: Discover Your Souls Path to God by Gary Thomas Subscription Links Subscribe via iTunesSubscribe via StitcherSubscribe via RSS Your Feedback If you have an idea for a podcast you would like to see, a special guest you’d like to hear from, or a question for an upcoming episode, please email me. If you enjoyed the show, I would be so appreciative if you would rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That helps me so much! Thanks. Question: What was your biggest takeaway from this interview with Nancy? You can leave a comment by clicking here. The post #199: Nancy Beach on the Power of Coaching, Art in the Church, & Breaking Out of Creative Ruts appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

Stephen Miller is no stranger to Beyond Sunday. Great to have him back to talk about his beautiful family, adoption, new music, a new ministry, worship ministry, and more. Also, don’t miss out on our Beyond Sunday Survey. We’re giving away a $50 Amazon gift card to one lucky completer. Just head on over to beyondsundayworship.com/survey Click to Listen In this Episode You’ll Hear More About: The Miller’s journey into adoptionThe power of YouTube for ministryReflections on worship music across the last 20 yearsHaving patience & compassion for your congregationOvercoming a critical spiritUsing Spotify & YouTube for finding new songsThe power of monthly Team NightsThe challenge of recruitingTips for one on one discipleship in your team Resources Mentioned Show Sponsor: Black Box VaultsShow Sponsor: Coresound PadsYouTube: Grace for the MillersMusic: Behold by Stephen MillerWebsite: Planning CenterWebsite: Playback by MultitracksBook: Worship Leaders We Are Not Rockstars by Stephen MillerBook: Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem Show Sponsor #1 This Episode is brought to you by The Black Box Vault from Halo Systems, experts in acoustics. http://blackboxvaults.com Have you ever struggled to properly mic an electric guitar amp? In order to get the best tone, you need to crank the volume to get the breakup you’re looking for. But for most places, it’s loud for the stage. So you mic it off stage and have to make multiple trips to get the right sound. Not anymore.  Allow me to introduce Black Box Vaults. The Vault Isolation cabinet is the perfect solution of controlled stage volume, accessible amp controls, and giving the sound engineer full mix control. What I love about The Vault is the high quality construction. You’ve never seen an iso cab made this well. Plus, you can choose your own speaker, from the Celestion GH-12, Celestion Blue, or the ToneTubby Purple Haze. And they each come loaded with your choice of an SM57 or MD421. Most iso cabs are simply lined with foam. The Vault has an inner tone chamber that is meticulously designed for the best tone possible. Head on over to blackboxvaults.com and use the promo code BEYONDSUNDAY for 20% off your purchase. That is nearly $500 off. This discount won’t last forever. Show Sponsor #2 This episode is brought to you by the Pads Live app from Coresound Pads. Coresound Pads are my favorite pad loops on the market.  If you’re looking for a way to raise the quality and sound of your worship team, this is probably the easiest way to do that. And Coresound now has a powerful, easy-to-use pads-player app called PADS LIVE that helps you transform your worship service’s atmosphere INSTANTLY by downloading and playing their top-rated pad loops on the fly from your mobile device.  This is an POWERFUL tool for worship leaders at any-size church. If you go to PadsLive.com, you can link to download the app for FREE, which also comes with all of Coresound’s Pads in the key of D for free.  You can let the pads loop infinitely, crossfade gently into the next pad or into silence, and build songs & playlists.  And when you’re ready to unlock all 12 keys instead of just the key of D, you can purchase and download those pads directly within the app. Now the app doesn’t take promo codes, BUT if you buy a Pads Bundle online from Coresound and use the promo code BEYONDSUNDAY, you’ll get an additional 20% off your purchase.  And your online purchase WILL unlock those very same pads within the app, as well as let you download the 20-minute MP3s to use the pads elsewhere. Subscription Links Subscribe via iTunesSubscribe via StitcherSubscribe via RSS Your Feedback If you have an idea for a podcast you would like to see, a special guest you’d like to hear from, or a question for an upcoming episode, please email me. If you enjoyed the show, I would be so appreciative if you would rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That helps me so much! Thanks. Question: What was your biggest takeaway from this interview with Stephen? You can leave a comment by clicking here. The post #198: Stephen Miller on Adoption, Songs, & Leading A Worship Department appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

Today we welcome guitar extraordinaire Michael Pope to the podcast. Michael has played on numerous Bethel Music recordings and has traveled the globe, doing ministry with the Bethel team. He has nice guitars. And pedals. And amps. But he’s also a great player and an even better human. We talk about all things creativity, guitars, pedals, amps, practice, coffee, and more. Enjoy! Click to Listen In This Episode, You’ll Hear More About: The best coffee in Redding, CAHow Michael got started playing guitarThe tension between talent and hard workThe key to improving on your instrument.The power of a creative process and scheduleApproaching worship music as a genrePurchasing gear on a budgetMichael’s favorite records he’s worked onMichael’s current pedal board chain Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Black Box VaultsShow Sponsor: Coresound PadsWebsite: Saint PopeWebsite: CoffeebarWebsite: Veritas GuitarsWebsite: Goodwood AudioGear: RJM SwitcherGear: Zvex SHOGear: Benson PreampGear: Pog 2Gear: Death by Audio Evil FilterGear: Vertex Arion ChorusGear: Keeley Compressor ProGear: Walrus MonumentGear: Earthquaker Aqueduct Gear: GFI Specular TempusGear: Meris Mercury 7Gear: Sonic Research TunerGear: Mini Fractal Volume PedalGear: Mission Engineering Expressionator Show Sponsor #1 This Episode is brought to you by The Black Box Vault from Halo Systems, experts in acoustics. http://blackboxvaults.com Have you ever struggled to properly mic an electric guitar amp? In order to get the best tone, you need to crank the volume to get the breakup you’re looking for. But for most places, it’s loud for the stage. So you mic it off stage and have to make multiple trips to get the right sound. Not anymore. Allow me to introduce Black Box Vaults. The Vault Isolation cabinet is the perfect solution of controlled stage volume, accessible amp controls, and giving the sound engineer full mix control. What I love about The Vault is the high quality construction. You’ve never seen an iso cab made this well. Plus, you can choose your own speaker, from the Celestion GH-12, Celestion Blue, or the ToneTubby Purple Haze. And they each come loaded with your choice of an SM57 or MD421. Most iso cabs are simply lined with foam. The Vault has an inner tone chamber that is meticulously designed for the best tone possible. Head on over to blackboxvaults.com and use the promo code BEYONDSUNDAY for 20% off your purchase. That is nearly $500 off. This discount won’t last forever. Show Sponsor #2 This episode is brought to you by the Pads Live app from Coresound Pads. Coresound Pads are my favorite pad loops on the market.  If you’re looking for a way to raise the quality and sound of your worship team, this is probably the easiest way to do that. And Coresound now has a powerful, easy-to-use pads-player app called PADS LIVE that helps you transform your worship service’s atmosphere INSTANTLY by downloading and playing their top-rated pad loops on the fly from your mobile device.  This is an POWERFUL tool for worship leaders at any-size church. If you go to PadsLive.com, you can link to download the app for FREE, which also comes with all of Coresound’s Pads in the key of D for free.  You can let the pads loop infinitely, crossfade gently into the next pad or into silence, and build songs & playlists.  And when you’re ready to unlock all 12 keys instead of just the key of D, you can purchase and download those pads directly within the app. Now the app doesn’t take promo codes, BUT if you buy a Pads Bundle online from Coresound and use the promo code BEYONDSUNDAY, you’ll get an additional 20% off your purchase.  And your online purchase WILL unlock those very same pads within the app, as well as let you download the 20-minute MP3s to use the pads elsewhere. Subscription Links Subscribe via iTunesSubscribe via StitcherSubscribe via RSS Your Feedback If you have an idea for a podcast you would like to see, a special guest you’d like to hear from, or a question for an upcoming episode, please email me. If you enjoyed the show, I would be so appreciative if you would rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That helps me so much! Thanks. Question: What was your biggest takeaway from this interview with Michael? You can leave a comment by clicking here. [ois skin=”Beyond Sunday 2″] The post #197: Michael Pope on Playing Guitar, Worship Music, & Gear [Podcast] appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

What a treat to welcome Meredith Andrew and her husband Jacob Sooter to the podcast…together! If you don’t know Meredith Andrews, she is a wonderful worship leader, songwriter, and vocalist based out of The Belonging in Nashville, TN. Her husband Jacob is an incredible producer in his own right. And this interview covers the spectrum. We go deep into Meredith’s new project Faith and Wonder and discuss the heart of the project as well as talk production, how to create a great pad sound, keyboards, creative process, songwriting, and best practices for a live recording. So good! Click to Listen Show Sponsor This episode is brought to you by the Pads Live app from Coresound Pads. Coresound Pads are my favorite pad loops on the market.  If you’re looking for a way to raise the quality and sound of your worship team, this is probably the easiest way to do that. And Coresound now has a powerful, easy-to-use pads-player app called PADS LIVE that helps you transform your worship service’s atmosphere INSTANTLY by downloading and playing their top-rated pad loops on the fly from your mobile device.  This is an POWERFUL tool for worship leaders at any-size church. If you go to PadsLive.com, you can link to download the app for FREE, which also comes with all of Coresound’s Pads in the key of D for free.  You can let the pads loop infinitely, crossfade gently into the next pad or into silence, and build songs & playlists.  And when you’re ready to unlock all 12 keys instead of just the key of D, you can purchase and download those pads directly within the app. Now the app doesn’t take promo codes, BUT if you buy a Pads Bundle online from Coresound and use the promo code BEYONDSUNDAY, you’ll get an additional 20% off your purchase.  And your online purchase WILL unlock those very same pads within the app, as well as let you download the 20-minute MP3s to use the pads elsewhere. In This Episode You’ll Hear More About: Managing the tension of parenting and ministryThe science behind padsWhat makes a great pad soundCreative process and productivityWhy Jacob & Meredith decided on a live project for Faith and WonderSpecial moments from the live recordingThe tension between pleasing your congregation and pleasing GodBest practices if you want to do a live recordingWhen to write a lot of songs and when to hone in your ideasWhy some great worship songs don’t work in your church Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Coresound PadsMusic: Faith & Wonder by Meredith AndrewsPodcast: Meredith Andrews on Vertical Worship, Songwriting, & Balancing Family & MinistryWebsite: Meredith AndrewsInstagram: @meremusicInstagram: @jacobsooter Subscription Links Subscribe via iTunesSubscribe via StitcherSubscribe via RSS Your Feedback If you have an idea for a podcast you would like to see, a special guest you’d like to hear from, or a question for an upcoming episode, please email me. If you enjoyed the show, I would be so appreciative if you would rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That helps me so much! Thanks. Question: What was your biggest takeaway from this interview with Meredith & Jacob? You can leave a comment by clicking here. [ois skin=”Beyond Sunday 2″] The post #196: An Interview With Meredith Andrews & Jacob Sooter [Podcast] appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

Persistence is the difference.” – Krissy Nordhoff Click to Listen Show Sponsor This episode is brought to you by the Pads Live app from Coresound Pads. Coresound Pads are my favorite pad loops on the market.  If you’re looking for a way to raise the quality and sound of your worship team, this is probably the easiest way to do that. And Coresound now has a powerful, easy-to-use pads-player app called PADS LIVE that helps you transform your worship service’s atmosphere INSTANTLY by downloading and playing their top-rated pad loops on the fly from your mobile device.  This is an POWERFUL tool for worship leaders at any-size church. If you go to PadsLive.com, you can link to download the app for FREE, which also comes with all of Coresound’s Pads in the key of D for free.  You can let the pads loop infinitely, crossfade gently into the next pad or into silence, and build songs & playlists.  And when you’re ready to unlock all 12 keys instead of just the key of D, you can purchase and download those pads directly within the app. Now the app doesn’t take promo codes, BUT if you buy a Pads Bundle online from Coresound and use the promo code BEYONDSUNDAY, you’ll get an additional 20% off your purchase.  And your online purchase WILL unlock those very same pads within the app, as well as let you download the 20-minute MP3s to use the pads elsewhere. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Health, wellness, & essential oils (yep) The discipline of creating Developing confidence in your calling How Krissy realized her gift for songwriting The power of cowriting The 5 songwriting categories – which are you? Women in Worship The story behind “Your Great Name”, Krissy’s first published song Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Coresound Pads Website: krissynordhoff.com Songwriting Test Course: Worship Songwriter Mentorship Podcast: Corey Voss on Being a Worship Pastor, Writing Melody, & Spontaneous Worship Subscription Links Subscribe via iTunes Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via RSS Your Feedback If you have an idea for a podcast you would like to see, a special guest you’d like to hear from, or a question for an upcoming episode, please email me. If you enjoyed the show, I would be so appreciative if you would rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That helps me so much! Thanks. Question: What was your biggest takeaway from this interview with Krissy? You can leave a comment by clicking here. [ois skin=”Beyond Sunday #2″] The post #195: Krissy Nordhoff On Finding Your Strength As A Songwriter [Podcast] appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

I started in my dorm room. Sometimes we would worship for a few hours. Sometimes we would go the whole night.” – Sean Feucht What I love about this interview with Sean Feucht (and Sean’s new record) is the lesson that a fiery passion for Jesus is something that needs continual cultivation. If not, Christianity can slip into a maintenance of rules and regulations where our lives look no different than the world around us. Sean’s passion inspires me. And I hope you’re inspired as well. His new record, Wild, is a raw, live worship experience that is in no hurry when it comes to the presence of God. In this interview we talk about Sean’s ministry to the nations, songwriting, and the new record. While this is a shorter interview, it packs a lot in just a few minutes. Enjoy! Click to Listen Show Sponsor This episode is brought to you by the Pads Live app from Coresound Pads. Coresound Pads are my favorite pad loops on the market. If you’re looking for a way to raise the quality and sound of your worship team, this is probably the easiest way to do that. And Coresound now has a powerful, easy-to-use pads-player app called PADS LIVE that helps you transform your worship service’s atmosphere INSTANTLY by downloading and playing their top-rated pad loops on the fly from your mobile device. This is an POWERFUL tool for worship leaders at any-size church. If you go to PadsLive.com, you can link to download the app for FREE, which also comes with all of Coresound’s Pads in the key of D for free. You can let the pads loop infinitely, crossfade gently into the next pad or into silence, and build songs & playlists. And when you’re ready to unlock all 12 keys instead of just the key of D, you can purchase and download those pads directly within the app. Now the app doesn’t take promo codes, BUT if you buy a Pads Bundle online from Coresound and use the promo code BEYONDSUNDAY, you’ll get an additional 20% off your purchase. And your online purchase WILL unlock those very same pads within the app, as well as let you download the 20-minute MP3s to use the pads elsewhere. In This Episode You’ll Hear More About: Updates on the Bethel Music Tour How Sean was called into ministry How to grow in spontaneous worship Tips for creating a strong, prophetic worship culture in your team Songwriting process Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Coresound Pads Music: Wild by Sean Feucht Website: Sean Feucht Subscription Links Subscribe via iTunes Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via RSS Your Feedback If you have an idea for a podcast you would like to see, a special guest you’d like to hear from, or a question for an upcoming episode, please email me. If you enjoyed the show, I would be so appreciative if you would rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That helps me so much! Thanks. Question: What was your biggest takeaway from this interview with Sean? You can leave a comment by clicking here. [ois skin=”Beyond Sunday 2″] The post #194: Sean Feucht on Worship & Prayer Throughout the Nations [Podcast] appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

A conversation with Crowder is equal parts hilarious and riveting. For the last 18 years, he has written songs that have helped us connect with God, while pushing the limits of creativity. His new record I Know a Ghost is no different. I think it could be the best album from a Christian artist this year. But I’ll leave that up to the professionals. This interview was so much fun. We talk about the creative process, rediscovering the heart of songwriting, coloring books (again), and more. Enjoy! Click to Listen Show Sponsor This episode is brought to you by the Pads Live app from Coresound Pads. Coresound Pads are my favorite pad loops on the market.  If you’re looking for a way to raise the quality and sound of your worship team, this is probably the easiest way to do that. And Coresound now has a powerful, easy-to-use pads-player app called PADS LIVE that helps you transform your worship service’s atmosphere INSTANTLY by downloading and playing their top-rated pad loops on the fly from your mobile device.  This is an POWERFUL tool for worship leaders at any-size church. If you go to PadsLive.com, you can link to download the app for FREE, which also comes with all of Coresound’s Pads in the key of D for free.  You can let the pads loop infinitely, crossfade gently into the next pad or into silence, and build songs & playlists.  And when you’re ready to unlock all 12 keys instead of just the key of D, you can purchase and download those pads directly within the app. Now the app doesn’t take promo codes, BUT if you buy a Pads Bundle online from Coresound and use the promo code BEYONDSUNDAY, you’ll get an additional 20% off your purchase.  And your online purchase WILL unlock those very same pads within the app, as well as let you download the 20-minute MP3s to use the pads elsewhere. In This Episode You’ll Hear More About: David’s coloring book confession A different approach to songwriting Working with beats/tracks The musical vision of I Know A Ghost The power of language How to communicate with anyone about the profession of Church Music Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Coresound Pads Music: I Know a Ghost by Crowder Music: American Prodigal by Crowder Music: Neon Steeple by Crowder Subscription Links Subscribe via iTunes Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via RSS Your Feedback If you have an idea for a podcast you would like to see, a special guest you’d like to hear from, or a question for an upcoming episode, please email me. If you enjoyed the show, I would be so appreciative if you would rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That helps me so much! Thanks. Question: What was your biggest takeaway from this interview with Crowder? You can leave a comment by clicking here. [ois skin=”Beyond Sunday 2″] The post #193: Crowder on Shaking Up the Creative Process, Holy Ghost Songs, & Airplane Conversations [Podcast] appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

I remember writing in my journal, ‘I will never be a Christian.'” – Austin French So fun to welcome Austin French to the podcast. Austin is a worship leader and a new singer/songwriter to the CCM scene. I particularly loved Austin’s story of how he came to faith after being so hurt by the church. We talk about the new record, leading worship, songwriting, and more. Enjoy! Click to Listen Show Sponsor This episode is brought to you by the Pads Live app from Coresound Pads. Coresound Pads are my favorite pad loops on the market. If you’re looking for a way to raise the quality and sound of your worship team, this is probably the easiest way to do that. And Coresound now has a powerful, easy-to-use pads-player app called PADS LIVE that helps you transform your worship service’s atmosphere INSTANTLY by downloading and playing their top-rated pad loops on the fly from your mobile device. This is an POWERFUL tool for worship leaders at any-size church. If you go to PadsLive.com, you can link to download the app for FREE, which also comes with all of Coresound’s Pads in the key of D for free. You can let the pads loop infinitely, crossfade gently into the next pad or into silence, and build songs & playlists. And when you’re ready to unlock all 12 keys instead of just the key of D, you can purchase and download those pads directly within the app. Now the app doesn’t take promo codes, BUT if you buy a Pads Bundle online from Coresound and use the promo code BEYONDSUNDAY, you’ll get an additional 20% off your purchase. And your online purchase WILL unlock those very same pads within the app, as well as let you download the 20-minute MP3s to use the pads elsewhere. In This Episode You’ll Hear More About: What recovery can teach us about worship Austin’s new record Songwriting and the power of collaboration Leading worship Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Coresound Pads Music: Wide Open by Austin French Subscription Links Subscribe via iTunes Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via RSS Your Feedback If you have an idea for a podcast you would like to see, a special guest you’d like to hear from, or a question for an upcoming episode, please email me. If you enjoyed the show, I would be so appreciative if you would rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That helps me so much! Thanks. Question: What was your biggest takeaway from this interview with Austin? You can leave a comment by clicking here. [ois skin=”Beyond Sunday 2″] The post #192: Austin French on Worship, Songwriting, & Redemption Stories [Podcast] appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

Great to welcome Mack Brock back to the podcast. Mack is an incredible worship leader, songwriter, and producer. Formerly from Elevation Worship, Mack has embarked on a new season in his life. In this episode, we talk all about that transition, working at Elevation, new seasons, songwriting, song stories, working with Rita Springer, Ableton Live, and more. Enjoy! Click to Listen Show Sponsor This episode is brought to you by the Pads Live app from Coresound Pads. Coresound Pads are my favorite pad loops on the market. If you’re looking for a way to raise the quality and sound of your worship team, this is probably the easiest way to do that. And Coresound now has a powerful, easy-to-use pads-player app called PADS LIVE that helps you transform your worship service’s atmosphere INSTANTLY by downloading and playing their top-rated pad loops on the fly from your mobile device. This is an POWERFUL tool for worship leaders at any-size church. If you go to PadsLive.com, you can link to download the app for FREE, which also comes with all of Coresound’s Pads in the key of D for free. You can let the pads loop infinitely, crossfade gently into the next pad or into silence, and build songs & playlists. And when you’re ready to unlock all 12 keys instead of just the key of D, you can purchase and download those pads directly within the app. Now the app doesn’t take promo codes, BUT if you buy a Pads Bundle online from Coresound and use the promo code BEYONDSUNDAY, you’ll get an additional 20% off your purchase. And your online purchase WILL unlock those very same pads within the app, as well as let you download the 20-minute MP3s to use the pads elsewhere. In This Episode You’ll Hear More About: New seasons How Do it Again has been an anthem for Mack Why worship leaders need to lead with authority The story behind Mack’s transition from Elevation Church Trusting God in the midst of doubt and uncertainty Moving out of the producer’s chair Using Ableton Live for creativity, not just a utility Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Coresound Pads Music: Greater Things by Mack Brock Podcast: Phil Wickham on the Songwriting Process Software: Ableton Live Subscription Links Subscribe via iTunes Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via RSS Your Feedback If you have an idea for a podcast you would like to see, a special guest you’d like to hear from, or a question for an upcoming episode, please email me. If you enjoyed the show, I would be so appreciative if you would rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That helps me so much! Thanks. Question: What was your biggest takeaway from this interview with Mack? You can leave a comment by clicking here. [ois skin=”Beyond Sunday 2″] The post #191: Mack Brock on New Songs, New Seasons, & The Calling of a Worship Leader [Podcast] appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

There’s always trends, but a good instrument, played well, with a good melody, will almost always be relevant.” – John Mark McMillan There’s something inspiring about sitting down with a seasoned songwriting veteran in his prime. John Mark McMillan is a legend with no signs of slowing down. His music keeps getting better. My first interview with John Mark was one of my favorites of all time. His perspective on creativity, honesty, and a flat-out love for music is so inspiring. And this conversation doesn’t disappoint. We talk about his new projects, upcoming projects, metaphorical vs direct songwriting, new instruments, touring, and so much more. Enjoy! Click to Listen Show Sponsor This episode is brought to you by the Pads Live app from Coresound Pads. Coresound Pads are my favorite pad loops on the market. If you’re looking for a way to raise the quality and sound of your worship team, this is probably the easiest way to do that. And Coresound now has a powerful, easy-to-use pads-player app called PADS LIVE that helps you transform your worship service’s atmosphere INSTANTLY by downloading and playing their top-rated pad loops on the fly from your mobile device. This is an POWERFUL tool for worship leaders at any-size church. If you go to PadsLive.com, you can link to download the app for FREE, which also comes with all of Coresound’s Pads in the key of D for free. You can let the pads loop infinitely, crossfade gently into the next pad or into silence, and build songs & playlists. And when you’re ready to unlock all 12 keys instead of just the key of D, you can purchase and download those pads directly within the app. Now the app doesn’t take promo codes, BUT if you buy a Pads Bundle online from Coresound and use the promo code BEYONDSUNDAY, you’ll get an additional 20% off your purchase. And your online purchase WILL unlock those very same pads within the app, as well as let you download the 20-minute MP3s to use the pads elsewhere. In This Episode You’ll Hear More About: Staying busy and productive as an artist. What JMM would have done if music didn’t work out. The creative process behind the new record Mercury & Lightning What is was like to work with producer Gabriel Wilson An instrument called a guqin and why it inspired the new record. The power of abstract and very direct lyrics. Why JMM decided to do the Mercury Sessions & the Lightning Sessions. What is next for JMM and his new projects. The tension between writing worship songs and singer/songwriter songs. Songwriting gear setup. Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Coresound Pads Website: John Mark McMillan Music: Mercury & Lightning by John Mark McMillan Music: The Medicine 10th Anniversary Edition by John Mark McMillan Music: The Mercury Sessions Music: The Lightning Sessions Podcast: Music Production, Songwriting, & Moving Gods Heart: An Interview with Gabriel Wilson Podcast: Gabriel Wilson on Being a Pro Musician, Intentional Practice, & Creativity in the Church Subscription Links Subscribe via iTunes Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via RSS Your Feedback If you have an idea for a podcast you would like to see, a special guest you’d like to hear from, or a question for an upcoming episode, please email me. If you enjoyed the show, I would be so appreciative if you would rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That helps me so much! Thanks. Question: What was your biggest takeaway from this interview with John Mark? You can leave a comment by clicking here. [ois skin=”Beyond Sunday 2″] The post #190: John Mark McMillan on Metaphors, Creative Process, & New Music [Podcast] appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

When it comes to finding great songs for church, look no further than Phil Wickham. Phil’s songs have a theological depth and pop sensibility that get stuck in your head like no other. His new record, Living Hope, might be his best yet. So I wanted to bring Phil on the show to talk about his journey, running, his local church, songwriting, and whatever else we talk about. It’s a good one, folks. Enjoy! Click to Listen Show Sponsor This episode is brought to you by the Pads Live app from Coresound Pads. Coresound Pads are my favorite pad loops on the market. If you’re looking for a way to raise the quality and sound of your worship team, this is probably the easiest way to do that. And Coresound now has a powerful, easy-to-use pads-player app called PADS LIVE that helps you transform your worship service’s atmosphere INSTANTLY by downloading and playing their top-rated pad loops on the fly from your mobile device. This is an POWERFUL tool for worship leaders at any-size church. If you go to PadsLive.com, you can link to download the app for FREE, which also comes with all of Coresound’s Pads in the key of D for free. You can let the pads loop infinitely, crossfade gently into the next pad or into silence, and build songs & playlists. And when you’re ready to unlock all 12 keys instead of just the key of D, you can purchase and download those pads directly within the app. Now the app doesn’t take promo codes, BUT if you buy a Pads Bundle online from Coresound and use the promo code BEYONDSUNDAY, you’ll get an additional 20% off your purchase. And your online purchase WILL unlock those very same pads within the app, as well as let you download the 20-minute MP3s to use the pads elsewhere. In This Episode You’ll Hear More About: The litmus test for a great song. The story behind the writing of Living Hope. What it takes to write great songs. Casting a vision for the songs you write. Phil’s gear and home songwriting setup. The intersection between songwriter, artist, & producer. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Show Sponsor: Coresound Pads Music: Living Hope by Phil Wickham Gear: Apollo Twin by Universal Audio Gear: Manley Reference Cardioid Microhpone Subscription Links Subscribe via iTunes Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via RSS Your Feedback If you have an idea for a podcast you would like to see, a special guest you’d like to hear from, or a question for an upcoming episode, please email me. If you enjoyed the show, I would be so appreciative if you would rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That helps me so much! Thanks. Question: What was your biggest takeaway from this interview with Phil? You can leave a comment by clicking here. [ois skin=”Beyond Sunday 2″] The post #189: Phil Wickham on The Songwriting Process [Podcast] appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

There’s something about Pat Barrett’s voice and songs that have a re-centering effect – they call us to focus on what matters. Listening to his music makes me want to pick up the pen and write with a similar honesty, depth, and melodic sensibility. A lot has happened since Pat was on the show a few years ago. We talk about life transition, new songs, memes, instagram accounts, worship leading, and more. Enjoy! Click to Listen In This Episode You’ll Hear More About: Embarrassing worship leader moments The meaning of faith The songwriting process of “Into Faith I Go” Story behind the album production Honesty and vulnerability in worship A philosophy of spontaneous worship Resources Mentioned: Music: Pat Barrett Podcast: Housefires Music, Intimate Worship, & Making Space for God in Your Gatherings Podcast: Alisa Turner on Pain, Loss, & Singing Through it All Music: Faith by Jason Upton Instagram: @patbarrett Subscription Links Subscribe via iTunes Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via RSS Your Feedback If you have an idea for a podcast you would like to see, a special guest you’d like to hear from, or a question for an upcoming episode, please email me. If you enjoyed the show, I would be so appreciative if you would rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That helps me so much! Thanks. Question: What was your biggest takeaway from this interview with Pat? You can leave a comment by clicking here. [ois skin=”Beyond Sunday 2″] The post #188: Pat Barrett On Faith, Spontaneous Worship, & Stepping Out [Podcast] appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

Sometimes I wonder how the people who walk through the greatest sorrow have the most joy. And then I’m reminded that’s how God works. He’s faithful. He’s good. He doesn’t promise the road will be easy but He promises to satisfy our souls. This is the story of Alisa Turner, a true fighter who has weathered so many storms and lived to sing about it. Her new record Miracle Or Not is a beautiful testament to God’s faithfulness. In this interview we talk about all she’s gone through, the new record, cows (yes), and the goodness of God. If you’re feeling lost, alone, or without hope (or walking with someone who is), this is for you. Enjoy! Click to Listen In This Episode You’ll Hear More About: Alisa’s journey as a worship leader Cows and running (yep) How to worship while you wait for a miracle Dealing with the pain of loss The hustle of pursuing a career in the music industry Dealing with the pain of sickness How to improve as a worship leader and vocalist Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Website: Alisa Turner Music: Miracle or Not by Alisa Turner Subscription Links Subscribe via iTunes Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via RSS Your Feedback If you have an idea for a podcast you would like to see, a special guest you’d like to hear from, or a question for an upcoming episode, please email me. If you enjoyed the show, I would be so appreciative if you would rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That helps me so much! Thanks. Question: What was your biggest takeaway from this interview with Alisa? You can leave a comment by clicking here. [ois skin=”Beyond Sunday 2″] The post #187: Alisa Turner On Pain, Loss, & Singing Through It All [Podcast] appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.