Worship Leader Coaching: Recent Episodes
Worship Leader Coaching
On this show, we interview local church worship leaders about leadership, worship, creativity and teamwork. We believe by working together and learning from each other we can build worshiping churches that are passionate about the presence of God.
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This week I sat down with worship pastor and CCM artist Andrew Kurtz. We talked about the why behind his music, using songs to heal, seeking discipleship and more! It was a really great conversation. Here are a few of my favorite thoughts:
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I'm giving everything to the cause of Christ.
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Please God first.
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As leaders, our primary prayer should be for wisdom.
More from Andrew: andrewekurtz.com, @andrewekurtz
More from WLC: worshipleader.me, @worshipleadercoaching
This week I interviewed Jimmy Cooper from @heyworshipleader to discuss what it means to build a healthy worship ministry! Jimmy is a longtime worship leader, a coach and YouTuber. He has some great advice for all of us!
More about Hey Worship Leader: heyworshipleader.com
More about Worship Leader Coaching: worshipleader.me
Click here to get my book, Becoming a Worship Pastor, today!
This week I sat down with Grammy nominated songwriter and author of the book Writing Worship, Krissy Nordhoff. Krissy shares her story as a songwriter, how she let go of “the dream” and let God take over, practical tips for songwriting and how to find your unique personality type as a worship writer. Whether you’re a songwriter or not, you’ll get a lot from this interview!
Here are a few of my favorite thoughts from this episode:
- Songwriting gives you the opportunity to create the sound of home.
- If you’re going to write worship… make sure you worship!
- Songwriting is a beautiful way to communicate with God.
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Today's episode is a little different from usual. There's no interview; instead, I'm reading a chapter from my first book Becoming a Worship Pastor. In this chapter I talk about discipleship, Paul's relationships with Timothy and Barnabas, and how we can shift our focus from tasks to people.
Here are a few thoughts from this episode:
- As pastors, we are in the people development business.
- Practice is what happens before rehearsal. Practice is where you prepare your part and prepare your heart. Rehearsal is where we put the pieces together.
- At some point in your ministry you will find there is someone under your leadership who is more anointed than you are. Learn to lead them well.
Get your copy of Becoming a Worship Pastor HERE!
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On this episode I talk with Jesse Phillips, a worship musician and producer, about obedience to God and how he's seen God's faithfulness in his life. Here are a few of my favorite thoughts from our conversation:
- Submitting to God is the better way.
- Your personal holiness is what people need from you.
- If you're seeking after God, a lot of things will take care of themselves.
Jesse's Instagram: @jessedeanrivero Jesse's Website: http://jessedeanrivero.com/
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This week I sat down with Josiah Fiebelkorn to discuss discipleship as a worship leader and what that means for both your team and church. We also defined both the terms "worship" and "worship leader" and discussed why those definitions matter. Here are a few of my favorite thoughts from this episode:
- We've all been given the calling of "disciple maker."
- The church needs faithful leaders, not just singers.
- Your job is to serve. Don't limit your service to music alone.
Josiah's blog: Worship Through Josiah's Insta: @josiahfieb
WLC Website: worshipleader.me WLC Insta: @worshipleadercoaching
Are you a worship songwriter? Get my new book: House Music: Prompts for the Worship Songwriter
This week I had a great conversation with Matt Stinton, founder of The Songwriter's Advocate. The Songwriter's advocate is an online school for songwriters and worship leaders. Matt gave great insight into the songwriting process, how to evaluate your songs, and more.
Here are a few of my favorite thoughts from this episode:
- Writers block is optional.
- The parts of your brain that criticize and the parts of your brain that create don't work well together.
- It's better to write a bad song than no song at all. You can fix a bad song.
Free Guide: 5 Steps to Better Songs
Matt's Website: thesongwritersadvocate.com
Matt's Insta: @thesongwritersadvocate
WLC Website: worshipleader.me
My New Book: House Music: Prompts for the Worship Songwriter
This week I sat down with worship leader and songwriter Nathan Shoemaker to discuss stretching yourself in terms of musical style. We talk about why it's important, how to try it and even who should try it!
Here are a few of my favorite thoughts from this episode:
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Different churches call for different musical styles.
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When it comes to identifying your strengths as a worship leader, ask your pastor, ask other musicians, get feedback. Don't assume you already know.
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Find forgiving spaces to try new things: a small group, a mid-week service or a youth service.
More from Nathan: nathanshoemakermusic.com, @nathanshoemakermusic
More from WLC: worshipleader.me, @worshipleadercoaching
Want to write more songs for your church? CLICK HERE to get my new book, House Music: Prompts for the Worship Songwriter, today!
This week we are preparing for Easter! On Easter Sunday we celebrate the greatest day in history. But as a ministry leader, preparing for that day can be stressful and exhausting. In this episode I share a few encouragements to help you relieve the stress and focus on what's most important!
Website: worshipleader.me
Instagram: @worshipleadercoaching
Want to write mores songs for your church? CLICK HERE to order my new book House Music: Prompts for the Worship Songwriter.
This week I sat down with Nick and Melissa Morrow from Mountaintops. They shared about their journey from not liking Christian music to being worship leaders, creating with purpose, and how having kids has impacted their artistic endeavors.
More from Nick and Melissa: mountaintopsmusic.com, @mountaintopsmusic on instagram
More from WLC: worshipleader.me, @worshipleadercoaching on instagram
Want to write songs for your church? CLICK HERE to get my new book House Music: Prompts for the Worship Songwriter today!
This week we're talking prayer! I sat down with worship leader, songwriter and author Rachel Barrentine to get her perspective on the subject. She did not disappoint! Rachel shared about listening to the Lord, how she goes about hearing His voice, praying with authority and more!
Here are a few of my favorite thoughts from today's show:
- Prayer is more than just a way to get the band on and off the stage.
- Prayer allows us to participate int he activity of Heaven.
- Want to hear God's voice? Read the Bible. He's already done a lot of talking.
CLICK HERE to read Rachel's blog post Are You Praying Up or Down?
Rachel's Website: https://www.rachelbarrentine.com/ Insta: @rachelbarrentine
Anchor House: https://www.anchorhouse.tv/ Insta: @anchorhouse.tv
CLICK HERE to get my new book House Music: Prompts for the Worship Songwriter
WLC Website: https://worshipleader.me/ Insta: @worshipleadercoaching
On this episode of the WLC Podcast I interview Jon Azzarello about his new book You Are What You Worship. We talk about God’s design for humanity, living a lifestyle of worship, worshiping in both work and rest, and much more.
Here are a few of my favorite thoughts from the episode:
- Allow your heart to be exposed the riches of the gospel.
- Are you shepherding your church to live a lifestyle of worship?
- We want to be a church our city would mourn for if we had to close our doors.
Jon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonazzarello/
WLC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worshipleadercoaching/
CLICK HERE to get my new book House Music: Prompts for the Worship Songwriter.
This week I sat down with worship leader and songwriter Micah Christopher to talk about song selection, leading intentionally and more. This was one of my favorite interviews yet.
More from Micah: http://www.micahchristopher.com/, @micahchristopher_
More from WLC: https://worshipleader.me, @worshipleadercoaching
Get House Music: Prompts for the Worship Songwriter: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08V16FHXH?ref_=pe_3052080_276849420
On today's show, I'm trying out a new role - I'm the guest! This week I sat down with Jimmy Cooper from heyworshipleader.com to talk about my new book House Music: Prompts for the Worship Songwriter, songwriting for your church and more! We recorded this on his YouTube channel, so he's the host!
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More form Jimmy: heyworshipleader.com, @heyworhsipleader
More from WLC: worshipleader.me, @worshipleadercoaching
How do I get my church to sing? That’s such a common question among worship leaders. Sometimes it’s phrased differently, “How do I get men to sing?” or “How to do I get students to sing?” But the point is the same… people aren’t singing and worship leaders are frustrated! So on today's show, I'm sharing 5 practical tips for engaging your church in singing. It's easier than you may think!
VIDEO: Why do we sing?
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More from WLC: worshipleader.me, @worshipleadercoaching
Today on the podcast I’m talking rehearsals. Specifically, why your rehearsals SUCK and how to fix them. If I’m honest, I used to hate rehearsals. If I’m even more honest, it was my own fault. I wasn’t making them a worthwhile event for myself or my team. And you know what? My Sunday services were suffering because of it. I needed to make a change, so I pinpointed 5 things I needed to work on. It took some time, but my rehearsals eventually turned around!
If you’ve ever felt like your team doesn’t want to be at rehearsal, or if YOU don’t want to be there, this episode is for you!
Pre-Order my new book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08V16FHXH?ref_=pe_3052080_276849420
More from WLC: worshipleader.me, @worshipleadercoaching
Let’s talk about idolatry. That sounds fun, right?! Maybe not. But it’s a necessary piece of a conversation about worship. Especially for worship leaders. There are many things that can distract us from what’s most important.
If we’re not careful, we may begin worshiping our own leadership, the stage or the applause of man rather than worshiping God. We should search our hearts often. That’s what I discussed this week with worship leader, songwriter and author Steph Andrews.
Here are a few of my favorite thoughts from this conversation:
- We need to become more and more like Jesus so the earth becomes more and more like Heaven.
- The more I’m in a place where I’m seen, the more I need to be in a place of solitude.
- Notice who people are becoming, not just what they’re doing.
Pre-order my new book, House Music, today: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08V16FHXH?ref_=pe_3052080_276849420
More from Steph: @itsstephandrews, stephandrews.com
More from WLC: @worhsipleadercoaching, worhsipleader.me
This week I sat down with songwriter and worship leader Temitope to discuss the importance of diversity in ministry and how it reflects the heart of God. We spoke in regards to race, music, creative elements and more. It was a great conversation. You don't want to miss it!
Here are a few of my favorite thoughts from this episode:
- We're supposed to be equipping the saints, instead we've been entertaining them.
- What does it meant to follow Jesus, not just hear about Him?
- The love of God was not meant to stay with me, it's meant to be passed to my neighbor.
More from Temitope: iamtemitope.com, @iamtemitope More from WLC: worshipleader.me, @worshipleadercoaching
Why do you lead worship? I think that's an important question for leaders to consider. As you consider that also ask, Why is it important? Who is it for? and How can I stay focused on that?
Those are the questions I asked this week's podcast guest, Hollis Moore. Hollis shared his why, how he invites his congregation into that, the importance of expectation and so much more! Here are a few of my favorite thoughts from this episode:
- Your floor as a worship leader is usually your congregation's ceiling.
- Practice being in the presence of God.
- Stop seeking the spectacular and start seeking the supernatural.
More from Hollis: @hollismooremusic, hollismooremusic.com
More from WLC: @worshipleadercoaching, worshipleader.me
What does it mean to lead worship with excellence? That's what I discussed this week with worship leader, pastor, and author, Kurtis Parks. Kurtis offers some great insight for worship leaders no matter their church size, band (or lack of one), or experience level.
More from Kurtis: kurtisparks.com
More from WLC: worshipleader.me
Looking for more insight on leading worship with excellence? Order a copy of my book, Becoming a Worship Pastor.
Like many, I tend to think a lot about vision and goal setting at the top of the year. In this episode, I share a few thoughts on how to easily create and achieve goals as a worship leader. You should have goals for your team. You should have goals for your church. You should have goals for yourself. You should be going somewhere! This episode will help you get there.
Want to grow as a worship leader this year? Download our free guide, 10 Things Great Worship Leaders Do at worshipleader.me/free
How do you view the role of the worship leader? Is it to sing? To shepherd? To simply be heard? That's what I discuss in this episode with worship pastor Dalton Shaffer.
Dalton's Instagram: @daltonshaffermusic WLC Website: worshipleader.me
Want more on the role of the worship leader? Click here to order a copy of my book, Becoming a Worship Pastor, today!
Today, Jeremy Ellis from influentialworship.com joins me to discuss staying in worship ministry for the long term by getting excited about your church, goal setting and getting past the "grass is greener" mentality.
More from WLC: worshipleader.me
Click here to order my book, Becoming a Worship Pastor, today!
In this episode, I sit down with worship leader and songwriter, Matt Crosson, to talk songwriting! We discuss where to find lyric ideas, writing with your church in mind and how to test a song. If you're a worship leader wanting to write for your church this interview is for you!
Matt's Instagram: @mattacrosson WLC Website: worshipleader.me
Click here to get my book, Becoming a Worship Pastor.
So many worship leaders I know want to write songs for their churches, but don't know where to begin. Today, I'm talking with my friends Michelle Martin and David Oldfield from The Potters House in Columbus, Ohio. They have built a great team of writers and share some incredible wisdom on how you and I can do the same.
More about The Potters House: https://www.pottershouse.org/phmusic More from Michelle: @MichelleMartinMusic More from David: @doldfield Writing Worship by Krissy Nordhoff: https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Worshi... More from Worship Leader Coaching: worshipleader.me
This week I interviewed Jimmy Cooper from @heyworshipleader to discuss what it means to build a healthy worship ministry! Jimmy is a longtime worship leader, a coach and YouTuber. He has some great advice for all of us!
More about Hey Worship Leader: heyworshipleader.com
More about Worship Leader Coaching: worshipleader.me
Click here to get my book, Becoming a Worship Pastor, today!
This week I sat down with worship leader and songwriter Jena Brancart to discuss spirit led worship, hearing the voice of God, daily devotions and more! Jena offer some really practical advice for inviting the Lord into both your planning and your service.
More from Jena: jenabrancart.com More from WLC: worshipleader.me, @worshipleadercoaching Click here to get my book, Becoming a Worship Pastor, and go from leading songs to leading people!
Are you a parent, a bi-vocational leader, or anyone else with a busy schedule? If so, this interview is for you! I recently sat down with my friend Rachael Thomas. Rachael is a songwriter, worship leader, podcaster, wife, mom and more! Needless to say, she's busy. She shared some great insight on finding balance, enjoying community, working with your spouse, and more.
More from Rachael: @rachaelthomasmusic
More form WLC: worshipleader.me, @worshipleadercoaching
Click here to get my book, Becoming a Worship Pastor!
In this video, I interview Spencer Cormany from Leading Worship Well about leading well and teaching your team to do the same!
Find more about Spencer at leadingworshipwell.com or Leading Worship Well on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook Spencer's free audio training: https://www.leadingworshipwell.com/fr...
Get the We are All Worship Leaders Devotional: https://www.leadingworshipwell.com/we...
More from WLC: worshipleader.me
This week I sat down with James Cottrell, host of the Young Worshiper Podcast. James offers great insight for worship leaders who are young, getting started in ministry and are hungry for growth. If that describes you, this episode is must!
Click here to listen to The Young Worshiper Podcast
More about WLC: worshipleader.me, @worshipleadercoaching
Click here to get my book, Becoming a Worship Pastor, today.
This week I sat down with worship leaders and authors Justin Unger and Joshua James from Likewise Worship to talk about the importance of corporate worship. We cover so much in this interview - corporate worship, personal worship, discipleship and more! Watch today!
More from Likewise Worship: likewiseworship.com, @likewiseworship
More from WLC: worshipleader.me, @worshipleadercoaching
In this episode I chat with Peter Webb from WorshipArts about developing youth to lead worship. Peter has been working with youth at WorshipArts for over 10 years and gives some incredible insight into helping teenagers grow in their faith, confidence and skill.
More from WorshipArts: https://www.facebook.com/WorshipArts/ More from WLC: worshipleader.me, @worshipleadercoaching
There's a lot to manage as a worship leader: music, leading a team, leading a church, speaking moments and more. How do you remain focused on Jesus while balancing everything else? That's what I discussed this week with worship leader and songwriter Delaney Ramsdell.
Delaney's Instagram: @delaneyramsdellmusic WLC's Website: worshipleader.me WLC's Instagram: @worshipleadercoaching
This week, I sat down with my friend Shawn Thomas to discuss developing and empowering worship teams. Shawn is a worship leader, singer-songwriter, coach, and more! I really enjoyed our conversation. I think you will too!
Website: worshipleader.me Instagram: @worshipleadercoaching Shawn's Website: https://www.shawnthomasonline.com/
In this episode, I sit down with Randy Iacovetta from Living Stones Church to discuss the good and bad of bi-vocational worship leading! Randy splits his time between being active duty in the Navy and a nearly full time position at his church. He knows all about it!
WLC Website: worshipleader.me Instagram: @worshipleadercoaching