Beyond Sunday Worship Leader Podcast

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.