Worship Online Podcast (For Worship Leaders)

Everyone wants to grow their team, but practically what are you doing to make that a reality? In our conversation today with James Stockstill we talk about how he's approached recruiting for their 5-campus ministry. We also share 6 strategies on how to recruit for your worship team. Too many teams suffer not having enough players on their team. We know everything shared in this conversation will help you stop burn out by over-serving and create a thriving team. Mentioned in the Episode James' New Record Grow Your Worship Team with these 6 Proven Recruitment Strategies --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

Writing a song is one thing. Writing a song that actually says something is completely different! Great writers fight for language that truly portrays revelation in their writing. That doesn't mean that the song has to be complicated or wordy either. It's all about finding what best serves the song & stewarding what it's intended to carry. Which is way easier said than done! So, we decided to talk with the team at Circuit Rider Music about how they approach bringing revelation to their songs. Mentioned in the Episode The Circuit Rider Music's new project --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

In worship culture, the concept of "excellence" carries a lot of emotions along with it. For some, it was used to justify overworking or demanding perfection from people. In other environments, it's become an idol where basically people are expendable all for the sake of the church service and the ministry. Although it's a concept that's easy to abuse, excellence is still something that we're called to. Not only is it something we are called to, but when done purely it's a powerful expression of worship. So what does it look like to healthily engage with excellence? We sit down with our friend Andrew Holt from The Belonging Co. to talk about this very thing here on the show. Mentioned in the Episode The Belonging Co.'s New Project --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

COVID-19 & everything that came with it is coming to a close. So what did you start doing during the pandemic that you want to continue & what are you leaving behind? Yes this applies to us personally & to our families, but... As a worship pastor, what do you want to continue & what do you want to leave behind in 2020? It's so easy to get caught up in the cycle of the ways we've always done things, but are those ways still best? Mosaic MSC is no stronger to these types of questions & today they share what they're thinking about as they head into church services post-pandemic. Mentioned in the Episode Mosaic MSC's New Album --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

Not all senior pastors understand music and the ins and outs of leading a worship team. Which can make communicating, meeting expectations, gaining clarity on how to grow, & other dynamics quite challenging. Pastor Jonathan Stockstill talks about what senior pastors can do to know how to pinpoint what needs attention in order for their worship teams to grow. We also talk about the relational dynamic between a senior pastor and worship pastor & how worship pastors should approach their senior pastors. If you're in any type of leadership role on your worship team, you have to hear this episode! Mentioned in the Episode Pastor Jonathan's New Book --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

There are many misconceptions about how to engage in spontaneous worship. It requires a team & leaders capable of executing what the moment requires. So many think powerful spontaneous moments means coming up with a new song on the spot. But powerful moments aren't always about coming up with something highly energetic & brand new. It's about yielding to what the Lord wants to do – which often looks different than we expected. In our conversation with Red Rocks Worship, we talk about how to develop a team capable of engaging in spontaneous worship & what it looks like to faithfully steward a moment. Mentioned in the Episode Red Rock's New Projects --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

It's so easy to replace our time "with God" with "doing for God". Even our personal times of worship can sometimes shift from intimate encounter into preparing for a set, jamming, or writing. Those things aren't bad & they have their place! But in those moments, they are distracting us from our time with the Lord. So as someone involved in worship what's the best way to approach personal times of encounter? You don't want to miss Phil Wickham talk about his journey through this very thing on this week's episode. Mentioned in the Episode Phil's Newest Release Sacred Pathways Intro Sheet --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

This week we're talking about a few big topics! In a crisis of faith or a period of deconstruction should you push through or step down from the stage? How am I supposed to trust God amidst uncertainty when I have yet to see His faithfulness? These are only a few of the real questions that every day a huge percentage of people wrestle with. Although so painful in the moment, what comes out on the other side of engaging with it well is beautiful. Our guest, Rachael Lampa, knows what it's like to be in the limelight and simultaneously process through these hard questions. Mentioned in the Episode The Faithful Project --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

How has striving affected your life? Seriously, think about it! It's so easy to believe the lie that getting the better gear, a bigger team, the right connection, or whatever it might be THAT THING will solve all our problems. Striving is the result of something within that believes what you'll gain on the other side will bring you all you need. BUT SO OFTEN THAT'S A LIE What if we could step into the freedom that comes with living a life free of striving? Achieving that is not something you stumble into. It's something that our guest, Andrew Ripp says, requires a violently intentional pursuit. But it's a freedom that's worth that violent pursuit Mentioned in the Episode Andrew Ripp's New Release Andrew's Song "Jericho" --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

Has your involvement in worship professionally or as a volunteer impacted your relationship with worship music? Can you listen to worship music without getting distracted by some aspect of it? Our personal times of worship are so so important, but when worship is your job or something you're a part of leading it's easy for that to influence how you engage with it personally. This conversation is all about finding intentional ways to connect with God in your personal time of worship. Our friend Criag Denison at First15 has given his life to creating resources for connecting with God throughout the week & we're excited for him to share with us here on today's episode. Mentioned in the Episode First15's Page --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

Navigating anxiety, depression, & all things mental health is a difficult journey. What if some of the ways we've gone about it have been wrong? In this episode we do not claim to be experts. We're just sharing our observations and what's helped us along the way. Here we talk about how community, protecting your self-talk, seeking wisdom, & so much more have had a tremendous impact on the health of who we are This episode is all about utilizing tools to partner with Jesus in our pursuit of mental health. Mentioned in the Episode Elle's "Angels Positive Self-Talk" Video Elle's New Project --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

Team culture influences everything! And whether you were intentional to shape it or not, your team already has a culture. If you did an assessment of your team's culture, what would it reveal about your team? This is something that leaders must consistently be focused on! Culture is the foundation that everything flows from & today's guest, Aaron Ivey, dives into what it looks like to build a healthy worship team culture. Mentioned in the Episode Austin Stone Worship's New Project "Wasting Time with God" Book --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

As leaders, it's so easy to get caught up in our tasks & miss the pinnacle characteristic we are called to cultivate. Yes, we must produce & get things done, but that's not the bullseye for a Kingdom leader. Kingdom leaders invest in the people they lead & how you go about investing is the most important part. Our guest today, Pastor Scott Wilson, global pastor at The Oaks & founder of The Father Initiative, unpacks what this looks like & what it means to be a true Spiritual Father! Leading in this way is one of the most important things a leader can do & here Pastor Scott breaks down what that looks like! Mentioned in the Episode FREE Copy of Pastor Scott's New Book --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

Recording an album is now easier more than ever before. So since it's more accessible, the question is should your church do it? There are tons of different opinions and beliefs when it comes to this conversation, so we decided to invite our friend Kyle Lent from the Austin Stone to weigh in. The Austin Stone has recorded tons of records over the years. Today Kyle tells us why they believe it's important to release albums from their church. Maybe you've been thinking about if you should record an album, but don't know where to start, how much to anticipate it'll cost, & other details that go into the process. We cover this and so much more in our episode! Mentioned in the Episode The Austin Stone's New Project --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

When it comes to leading the next generation, what used to work with previous generations doesn't work anymore. As worship leaders, if we want to keep them engaged with our ministries, then we have to adapt. Creating ways for them to sit back & consume doesn't generate buy-in like it used to. They want to belong & contribute. This isn't a new concept, but here in the Post-Christian era with Gen-Z covering the newborn to post-grad spectrum, it's crucial to get this right. No longer does this only apply to student ministries. To borrow a phrase that 2020 burned into our memories: it's the new normal. It applies to us all! Mentioned in the Episode SEU's New Project Meet Generation Z by James Emery White Gen-Z @ Work by David & Jonah Stillman Gen Z: The Culture, Beliefs and Motivations Shaping the Next Generation --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

Imagine what it would look like to see the people in your neighborhood, at your school, or your work, that normally would never go to church, encounter the presence of God. Austin & Lindsey Adamec are seeing God do this through worship in their city. All outside of a church building. People are growing deeper in love with Jesus, experiencing His presence, & forming deep levels of community. How they are doing it is so simple, yet so impactful! If you want to see people grow a deeper love for his heart, facilitate environments of encounter, & build true community, then you have to hear how God is doing this through Austin, Lindsey, & their community. Mentioned in the Episode Austin & Lindsey's New Album Matt & Kelsey's Story --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

Do you feel like you are stewarding the gift God has given you? God doesn't give us talents for us to waste them. We're called to steward them. From a young age Koryn Hawthrone learned how to cultivate a lifestyle of stewardship. A person who lives a lifestyle of stewardship is committed to developing the gift God has given them, even when you don't feel like it. These are only a few of the convicting thoughts Koryn shared in today's episode. Mentioned in the Episode Koryn's new record --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

Have you ever found yourself leading from a persona or felt the pressure to seem like you have it all together? In life & leadership it's really easy to operate out of places inauthentic to who & where we truly are. It's not charisma or having it all together that makes a leader great. It's the ability to live authentic, humble, & present in every moment. This is something that Pat Barrett models super well & in our conversation we talk about how these 3 things will allow you & your team to thrive. Mentioned in the Episode Pat's New Album The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

You know those songs that make your soul come alive because they so beautifully describe what your heart is screaming? What if you didn't have to rely on someone else to write those song? There's something powerful about capturing in song what God is doing in the season that you or your congregation are in. So how do you become a great songwriter? Our friend & accomplished songwriter, Krissy Nordhoff, dives into what it takes to write songs for worship & engage in the process of co-writing. Mentioned in the Episode Krissy's songwriting page --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

We get so caught up in developing our skills, learning new techniques, and acquiring new gear, but what actually matters more is your motivation behind it all. Why do you care to be great? Surely there are tons of the "right Christian phrases" you could rattle off, but deep down at your core what is your motivation? Our motivations reveal our identity & identity influences every part of who we are. Aaron Moses shares with us his journey through identity and what it looks like to find rest & fulfillment in the identity of being a son & daughter. Mentioned in the Episode Aaron's New EP "Here & Now" --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

Leading a lifeless room in worship is incredibly draining and disheartening. Letting it get to your head only makes it worse. No matter how great you are at leading, this is something that all worship leaders experience. So what do you do in these moments? In our conversation with Mack Brock, we talk about approaching lifeless times of worship, stepping beyond leading a song into facilitating moments, and how God's using foster care to reveal more of His heart! Mentioned in the Episode Mack's New Album - "Space" Mack's IG --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

Just because you are anointed, incredibly gifted, have deep revelations, & God is using you does not mean you are a healthy leader or person. The pursuit of wholeness is one of the highest callings as a son & daughter, simply because of what it yields in our lives & in turn, what it affirms and sows into others. This is a lifelong purist, but progress and transformation are possible. Naomi Raine, a worship leader and deep well of wisdom who's a part of the Maverick City Music family, is living proof of what happens when you commit yourself to becoming whole. Her story of intentionally choosing her internal dialogue and anchoring into a community of accountability will encourage you that freedom and wholeness are possible. Mentioned in the Episode Naomi's Instagram --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

Cody Carnes, Brandon Lake, Josh Baldwin, NEEDTOBREATHE, Paul & Hannah McClure - these are only a few of the incredible artists that today's guests have produced. The Creak Music in Franklin, TN is comprised of Brad King, David Leonard, & Seth Talley. Together they've received multiple Grammy nominations, Dove Awards, & many others – all for writing & producing the songs over the past 10+ years that have marked us. The production side of worship is so so important. Not just for capturing the song, but for how they carry the Spirit of God within them. As worship leaders, musicians, & vocalists there is so much to learn from those in these roles that will directly shape your ability. This is a conversation that will spark your creativity & open your eyes to the beauty of sound. Mentioned in the Episode The Creak Music The Creak Music's Instagram If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

How do you want to grow as a Worship Leader in 2021? No matter who you are and how long you've led worship there's always an opportunity to grow! So, we decided to sit down with some worship leading legends to hear about some of the things they believe makes a great worship leader. David & Nicole Binion have been in worship ministry for decades & are far from short on wisdom when it comes to worship leading. This is one of those conversations where you'll want to take notes and plan how you want to implement things that were shared! Mentioned in the Episode REVERE (Live) Spiritual Formation - "Under-Prioritizing this Area of Your Life will Destroy You in 2021" --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

2021 is going to look a lot like 2020! So, what did 2020 teach us? We sat down with Worship Pastors from The Belonging Co., Bethany Church, Church on the Move, & Vertical Worship to hear about how 2020 unfolded and what they did to lead people. Navigating this unique dynamic comes with a lot of intentionality & discernment that's unique to your context. BUT we can learn so much from everyone else's approach. That's the whole intention of this conversation: to hear what other leaders have found to be successful when it comes to leading in 2020. Everything shared here was absolute gold - what to do when people cancel last minute, how to ensure your team stays engaged, how to do what's best for your church, these are only a few of the immensely invaluable insights shared. Mentioned in the Episode The Belonging Co. Bethany Church Church on the Move Vertical Worship --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

Do you feel like your Pastor or your leader only cares about you because you are talented? Does it seem like they only want you around for the talent you bring to their stage? Today's conversation with Grammy-Nominated Gospel artist, Melvin Crispell III, is about that very thing. Relationships, where your gift is seen more than you are, is a difficult territory to navigate. If this is a dynamic you're in the middle of right now we hope this conversation brings you hope and the perspective you need. Mentioned in the Episode Melvin's Album "I've Got a Testimony" Melvin's Instagram --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

Have you ever been in a time of Worship and have zero desire to engage in praising? We see praise mentioned almost 200 times in scripture. Repetition in scripture communicates that something important is taking place. So, what's so important about praise? Our guests this week are known for being a people of praise. Since their first album released in 2000, PLANETSHAKERS have been an incredible image of what it means to be a people of adoration and praise. Praise & adoration is something we must consistently & intentionally place in our sets. Our friends, Joth Hunt and Pastor Sam Evans of PLANETSHAKERS, do an incredible job of sharing powerful insights for why praise matters. Mentioned in the Episode PLANETSHAKERS New Album "It's Christmas" LIVE --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

Have you ever wondered what's God's calling for your life and if you've missed it? These questions and many like it haunt and loom over so many. In today's episode, we talk with DOE about this very concept. She's someone that, like many, has asked these questions and experienced the anxiety and fear that comes with it. DOE talks about her journey of struggling through these questions and what the Lord has shown her. If you find yourself in the middle of asking these questions or if there are things still unresolved in this area of your life, this episode is for you. Mentioned in the Episode DOE's new record "DOE" DOE's Instagram --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

People think that great worship leadership is 100% dependent upon natural ability or talent. Many things that make worship leaders great have nothing to do with talent. So what are they? In our conversation with Tasha Cobbs Leonard, we discuss a few of these practical things, that anyone can do, that have enabled her to become an absolutely incredible worship leader. These insights are absolutely invaluable. Tasha also talks about how God is using her to bridge cultures and see true healing take place in areas of injustice. If you take to heart everything Tasha talks about in this episode, it will not only help you overcome common hurdles every worship leader faces, but also enable you to become the Kingdom leader God's called you to be. Mentioned in the Episode Tasha's New Album "Royalty" Worship Circle --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

When you place The Great Commission next to the image of the 21st-century church, there's a bit of a discrepancy. We operate in a culture of "come & see" more than "go & love". What if your worship team could catalyst your community into going and making disciples? This is what Lindy Cofer & the Circuit Riders community not only believes but are also seeing take place all around the US. It takes place by being intentional with the songs we choose to sing and how we move throughout the day. It's not that we are blind to the call to go & love. It's just become secondary in our communities at large & this conversation is aimed at equipping you to go and ignite your community to movement; no matter your position, title, or profession. Mentioned in the Episode Lindy's Music & Page Circuit Riders YWAM The Send --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

As Christians we are often charged to be like Jesus, but what does that actually look like? Today we talk with Judah Akers of Judah & the Lion about this very thing. What we see over and over is Jesus took the time to truly meet people where they were. He did this in such a way that caused all He interacted with to deeply feel & believe He cared. What are the character traits that provokes someone to truly be with people wherever they are & for it to actually feel genuine? Empathy & Vulnerability To be empathetic & vulnerable requires a level of personal emotional integration that's most revealed in the life of Jesus. Today's episode is all about what it looks like to love people like this. --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

Has God ever felt distant to you? Has there ever been a time where no matter how hard you've pursued Him, you just can't seem to sense His nearness? In today's episode, we talk with Kari Jobe about the Dark Night of the Soul and what it looks like to go through seasons of life where God feels distant. If you have walked through this before or are currently walking through it, know that you are not alone. What you're feeling is normal! So, contend, rest, & find peace in knowing He is leading you and guiding you more than you know. Your posture is everything and that's what we dive into here in this episode. Mentioned in the Episode Kari's new album - "The Blessing" 5 Things to do When God Seems Distant St. John of the Cross - "The Dark Night of the Soul --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

Have you have ever prayed for something that didn't come to pass? Or maybe believed for a miracle that didn't come to fulfillment? These are some of the most difficult and confusing things to walk through in life. So how do miracles work? Why do some people get healed and others don't? These are questions that this week's guest is asked constantly. Pastor William McDowell is not just an individual marked by carrying the presence of God, but it is a grace that's also on his church, Deeper Fellowship Church. They are no strangers to miracles and seeing God pour out healings, breakthroughs, and deliverance. These insights you will gain will challenge you and ultimately point you to an even greater understanding of the mysteries of our faith that are miracles, signs, & wonders. Mentioned in the Episode Pastor William's New Album "The Cry" Pastor William's Instagram Deeper Fellowship Church --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

What if your life's heading towards destruction and it's all because of your mindset? The choices we make and everything about who we are all stems from belief. What if what you believe about life is fueling actions that are destroying it? Hope Darst is a dear friend of the show and has decades of experience with this very thing. Her story is one of 20 years of unexpected delays & resignation. Yet what she gained in the process was far more valuable than any record deal or recognition could give her. It has set her up to be far more impactful than she could have ever dreamed. If you feel like God has called you to something significant of any kind, you cannot afford to miss this conversation. Hope's insights will unlock inside of you everything you need to become all you were made to be. Mentioned in the Episode Episode 105 – Grieving the Death of a Dream with Hope Darst Hope's New Album "Peace be Still" --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

One of the craziest things about our relationship with God is we have direct access to His voice. God loves using his children to speak into people's lives & carry out His agenda. Words like "prophecy" & "prophetic" can feel intimidating & even seem lofty. "Hearing the voice of God & moving His will forward." This can seem like an absolutely crazy statement, but this is what He loves to use His people for. Scripture is filled with story after story of this very thing taking place. So, what does it look like to walk in the prophetic? In this episode we are joined by All Nations Music, a worship ensemble out of All Nations Worship Assembly in Chicago. This community has a rich history in modeling what it looks like to walk in the spirit of prophecy. We hear them discussed the foundations of the prophetic, what it looks like to operate in it, and common misconceptions surrounding it. This conversation is an incredible resource no matter your level of exposure in relationship to the prophetic. Mentioned in the Episode New Album - "Come Alive" All Nations Music Instagram --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

Writing for corporate worship can feel like a daunting task because ultimately, you're finding a new way to say what's already been said. Our job as writers is to re-present ancient truths of who God is. How you go about doing that in a fresh way is the battle. Great worship songwriting helps people find the words they've been looking for to say to the Lord. They also teach theology that gets embedded into the DNA of our spirits. In this episode, Bethel Music artist Josh Baldwin shares with us about his songwriting journey and the things that have helped him along the way. It all starts by actually having something to say & then saying it in the unique voice that God has given you. This is what we love about Josh. He writes about the revelations he's received about God & what he knows the Lord wants to say to the church, in a way that sounds like Josh from North Carolina. Mentioned in the Episode Josh's New Single "Into the Wild" Josh's Instagram The Creak Music Ed Cash Ethan Hulse Bobby Strand --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

When was the last time you sat down to have a meal with someone that didn't look like you or that you didn't agree with? What if saving the world starts by gathering around the table with people who are different than you? The essence of the table of Christ is that there is a seat for everyone, no matter what they identify with or where they stand on a political or social issue. As the body of Christ, the table is our call! Today we talk with someone who's given her life to do that amidst all the other incredible things the Lord has called her to. Rita Springer is an artist, a writer, a worship leader, a mother, a spiritual mother, an artist's school leader, and so much more. She defines what it looks like to be authentic to the call on her life over the obsessive focus on the pursuit of becoming successful according to Western standards; all the while doing incredibly massive and successful things in each field. She's dedicated to growing in wisdom and being a safe place for everyone, no matter who they are, to come sit with her and her family at the table. If you want to be challenged to grow in wisdom, grow in loving people, and learn what it looks like to make the transition from mentorship to spiritual mothering & fathering, this episode is for you. --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

Life sucks sometimes & is filled with unexpected setbacks, tragedies, & suffering. Obviously, no one enjoys these experiences, so we create beliefs and even theologies that help us explain away & avoid walking through suffering. Suffering is an inevitable part of the human experience. Even when you look at scripture, you cannot separate suffering from the life of the believer. That's why this week's guests are so perfect for this conversation. Jeremy & Adrienne Camp are no strangers to suffering, but because of it have seen so many beautiful sides of the Lord that most don't get to experience. The insights presented here in this conversation reflects decades of journeying with the Lord that you cannot afford to miss out on. Mentioned in the Episode New Album - "The Worship Project" "I Still Believe" the Movie --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

Have you ever experienced that feeling of going after something, but knowing it isn't right? For Hollyn, it was in going after a career in the Contemporary Christian Music world. In this episode we hear what that journey of discovery was like for Hollyn & what she's learned on the other side. Major transitions are painful and scary, but also so exciting! It's evident that this was a hard journey, but one that's lead to greater health and greater life. All found for her in leaving the industry of Christian music. Now in the main stream arena, Hollyn reflects on what she's found to be the secret to success. No matter what area of industry you're involved with, this episode anchors into the reality of what it looks like to sustain & succeed. --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

You cannot separate the life of the believer from the call to innovate. From landscapes, to plants, to animals, creation proves all throughout the universe that God has something unique for every geographical location. It's a messy process that takes a lot of work and a lot of risk. But the beauty it brings to those it's created for is worth every risk, every effort, & every ounce of sweat. Not because it's just a new unique thing, but because it's what God longs to use to reach those He's destined to experience it. In this episode we are joined by Nashville Life Music to explore why innovation matters & how their innovation has enabled them to uniquely reach the people God has called them to. Their new album, "Here for Jesus", fuses together all different types of sounds to make something you've never heard before, but yet feels so familiar. When it comes to innovation, this community is helping lead the charge! Mentioned in the Episode New Album - "Here for Jesus" Nashville Life Music's Instagram Nashville Life Church --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

Prioritizing diversity in your church can seem like a weighty task. It also comes with a lot of questions on how to get started. We don't have all the answers, but our conversation with One Church Music is a great place to start. This is a team located out of the multi-ethnic, multi-generational community: One Church from Columbus, OH who's been asking these questions for the past 10 years. Here they share about what they've learned and the things they've implemented to see people from different generations and ethnicities find home together in their community. --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

There's a major difference between being great at leading worship and being a great worship leader. Being a great leader is what we dive into head on with Pastor Shawn Craig. Pastor Shawn, member of the award-winning group: Phillips, Craig, & Dean, is not only an accomplished Christian artist, but seasoned in both areas of Worship Pastoring and as a Senior Pastoring. In this episode we discuss the 3 things that not only makes a great Worship Leader, but an overall great leader. No matter what place you may lead in, this episode is full of content that if adapted to your context will take you to the next level! Mentioned in the Episode PCD's New Album "You're Still God" PCD's Site Pastor Shawn's Church - Crosspoint -- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

Walking through tragedy, suffering, desert seasons, whatever difficulty it may be is a painful process. What does it look like to do it well & come out healed and whole? In this episode, we sit down with Kim Walker-Smith to discuss what she's discovered leads to life in coming out of a desert season. We also hear about key things she's gleaned about parenting in a lifestyle of ministry. Kim is such a deep well & this is an episode that pours out from the fountain of wisdom that she carries. Mentioned in the Episode Kim's New Album "Wild Heart" --- Want to win $25 to Amazon?! Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts about how our Podcast has helped or inspired you! We'll announce the winner each week for the next 2 weeks! When you hear your review read, email us at [email protected] so we can send your gift card! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

There's nothing like stories about divine connections & that's what this episode is loaded with. Chris Tomlin joins us to tell us about his new project & share stories of how God brought to life this incredibly unique new record. With the album written and produced alongside Florida Georgia Line, and also written with Lady Antebellum, Thomas Rhett, Brett Young, and so many more incredible artists and writers it is evident this is an amazing project! It was such an honor to sit down with the man responsible for writing songs that have led the world into encounters with the Lord for decades. We know you will be so filled to hear how this down to earth and full of wisdom man has journeyed through his adventurous life with the Lord. For more on Chris and this project "Chris Tomlin & Friends" head on over to christomlin.com --- Want to win $25 to Amazon?! Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts about how our Podcast has helped or inspired you! We'll announce the winner each week for the next 2 weeks! When you hear your review read, email us at [email protected] so we can send your gift card! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

We hear stories all the time about how God moved in our church services, but what about on stages outside the four walls of the church? In this episode we talk to our dear friend Scott Mills about the amazing things God is doing through Colony House in amphitheaters, arenas, & clubs all across America. These stories will amaze you and fill you with so much hope for how God is reaching the world through these "Four Ducks". If you feel called to the main stream music industry or drawn to simply hear captivating stories from the road, this is your episode. Mentioned in the Episode Colonyhousemusic.com --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

The stats are in, 33% of your church hasn't engaged with your online services since the pandemic began. This is only one of the many stats coming out of Barna group and other organizations that monitor what's happening in the church. One thing is apparent in all of this, we can't continue to do business as usual. In this episode, we sit down with Katelyn Hill of Journey Church to discuss some thoughts on how we, the church, must move forward. Whether you're a worship leader, ministry leader, or not we know that this episode will encourage you as you navigate it all. We know the local church is the hope of the world & although we have new things to navigate, we know Jesus has a plan & cares about His church more than any of us do! Mentions in this Episode Katelyn's Past Episodes https://worshiponline.com/podcast/episode-77-breaking-the-cycle-of-comparison-with-katelyn-hill/ https://worshiponline.com/podcast/episode-78-motivating-your-worship-team-with-katelyn-hill/ Barna Group's Stats https://www.barna.com/research/new-sunday-morning-part-2/ https://www.barna.com/research/new-sunday-morning/ --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

From some of the most difficult to the most intimate moments, our hosts share stories about how the Lord has used different worship songs to get them through the highs and lows of their lives. We also hear about some of their favorite songs from their youth band days, early worship leading experiences, & amazing moments of encountering the Lord. We would love to know worship songs God has used through your highs & lows! Drops us a message or leave a comment below or on our social media pages. Mentions in the Podcast Jordan Lewis Missions - jordanlewismissions.org --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

This week we're excited to be releasing part 2 of our conversation with Leeland Mooring! Right before the Pandemic hit back in March, host, Brenton Miles, sat down with Leeland and had an incredible conversation about his journey in worship and music. We delayed these episodes in light of current events, but are thrilled to be releasing them now. Check out part 1 here! Leeland came to the forefront of the worship music world in 2004 and debuted their first project, the revolutionary Sound of Melodies, in 2006. Fast forward to now with four GRAMMY® nominations and eight GMA Dove Award® nominations under their belts, Leeland has become one of the most important voices in a new generation of worship music. Their lives, ministry, and music are a true extension of their passion to simply worship God personally and in community. In episode 122, Leeland talks about the process working on his first record at age of 15, and the influence his parents' had on him spiritually. Don't miss this powerful interview! And be sure to check out their latest single, Better Word, now available! --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

Right before the Pandemic hit back in March, host, Brenton Miles, sat down with Leeland Mooring and had an incredible conversation about his journey in worship and music. We delayed these episodes in light of current events, but are thrilled to be releasing them now in 2 parts over the next 2 weeks. Leeland came to the forefront of the worship music world in 2004 and debuted their first project, the revolutionary Sound of Melodies, in 2006. Fast forward to now with four GRAMMY® nominations and eight GMA Dove Award® nominations under their belts, Leeland has become one of the most important voices in a new generation of worship music. Their lives, ministry, and music are a true extension of their passion to simply worship God personally and in community. In episode 121, Leeland shares about his early childhood, his experience with the ministry as a kid, church planting, and how he developed his writing. "I don't want to write songs filled with my thoughts about God," Mooring shares about his music motivations. "I want to write songs filled with what God thinks about everything. It isn't my words or ideas about my circumstances that change me, but it's when I use my voice to speak the words of life that come from Jesus' mouth that change me." Don't miss this powerful interview! And be sure to check out their latest single, Better Word, now available! --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

There are no words that can capture the heartache we all feel after hearing of the unjustifiable killing of George Floyd. Racism is evil. It should not exist. It is not from God. It shouldn't take video after video for our country to take responsibility for the amount of evil and prejudice that still exists in America today. On Monday, May 25 in Minneapolis, 46-year-old George Floyd was killed by a white police officer who pinned him to the ground for over 8 minutes until he could no longer breathe. The encounter was caught on a viral video that has since sparked national outrage over the amount of racial injustice that still exists in this nation. Our guest this week, Ryan Williams, is an incredibly gifted songwriter, worship pastor, and lead singer of the worship group River Valley Worship, a faith-filled collection of artists based out of River Valley Church, with locations all around the greater Minneapolis region The timing of this podcast was nothing short of the work of the Holy Spirit, with Ryan's home church just minutes from where George Floyd was killed and where the ever-growing riots are currently taking place. In light of that, we felt led to completely scrap our original plan and talk about bringing unity and Kingdom mindset amidst racial injustice. Ryan also shares how when writing their newest record, "Altars", every edit and change they decided to make was perfectly orchestrated by the Holy Spirit. For such a time as this. Don't miss this powerful episode and be sure to listen to "Altars" by River Valley Worship now available! If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.