One Church Worship Podcast: Recent Episodes
Candace Martinez & Emalee McMillan
Creativity is best understood as a window unto Heaven. We stand and observe the goings-on of the Kingdom while simultaneously jotting down every detail we observe to the best of our ability. We put an ear to the window pane and track every rhythm and vibration that graces our ears. We record every movement and every gesture and try our hardest to articulate what we’ve seen. Our mission is to explore a world where the glass doesn’t exist. What if we were no longer merely observers but partakers? You are citizens of Heaven. Now you can create from God’s right hand.
Candace and Emalee are behind the scenes at One Church Worship's 2nd album recording titled, Rebuilding. The two give some context and vision behind the upcoming album, and give practical tips on preparing for events, both spiritually and vocally. Finally, they approach the topic of "Why not me?" when it comes to seeing others' promotion, in the midst of your seeming stagnancy.
Candace and Emalee share wisdom they would give to their 18-year-old worship leader selves.
- You are more than your gift
- Trust your musicians
- It’s okay to take up space
- Don’t take yourself so seriously
- Sing to Jesus
- There’s no shortcut to authenticity
- You have nothing to prove
- The Holy Spirit is the best teacher
- Your pastor knows best
- We’re not in a hurry
Candace and Emalee express vision for 2021 and lay out the importance of worshipping more than we rehearse. It's our heart that everything be done unto God, not just a worship set. We believe God is calling us into a heart posture that authentically presses into God's presence as a priority - everything else flows from that place.
Candace and Emalee discuss 3 reasons jealousy might be stealing your ability to innovate and create to your fullest potential. Tune in for a fun discussion on how envy affects our lives, and find solutions for comparison in your own life.
3 reasons jealousy is the culprit
- Jealousy causes you to evaluate other’s gifts and forget your own
- Jealousy always sees the best in others, and the worst in yourself; it compares apples to oranges
- Jealousy doubts God’s timing and provision
Antidotes to Jealousy
- Champion the ‘Competition’
- Confront Poverty Mindset
Candace and Emalee explore the emotions around writer's block and share tips on how to relieve the "block" in your creativity. As Sons and Daughters of the Creator, we have access to all the ideas and content we could ever need. If you feel a block, it might be because you are trying to tap into your own genius, per say, instead of tapping into God’s unending wisdom.
In this episode, Candace and Emalee rehash the making of One Church Worship's debut album, "The Wander is Over." Perseverance through difficult times and sticking close to the people God has called you to is paramount. Through this journey we have come to realize more than ever that, "when you find your people, you find your purpose."
Candace and Emalee share an in-depth story behind the song More Than Anything, and they are joined by Pastor Nancy Tsai, a co-writer for the song. Enjoy conversation around our creative process in taking a personal encounter to a corporate blessing.
Candace and Emalee share about their personal experience with times they have felt unseen and unknown. This episode will encourage you in your calling, and give you practical steps to walk in your purpose even when no one else sees it.
This episode explains the process of writing the song "Take the Lead" from One Church Worship's upcoming album "The Wander is Over."
Candace and Emalee share keys to successful collaboration in the context of creativity. Join us as we speak on the success and failures we have experienced while learning to work well on teams.
This episode explains the process of writing the song "Found" from One Church Worship's upcoming album "The Wander is Over."