Lead Worship Well
The Lead Worship Well podcast, hosted by MultiTracks.com, explores the intersection of worship and technology in the lives of pastors, artists, authors, worship leaders, and musicians. Guests discuss pressing topics facing the Church today, offering insights and practical perspectives. The show is currently in its sixth season, continuing to provide relevant content for those involved in worship ministry.
Episodes
Holy Discontent with Cory Asbury
Cory Asbury returns to the worship world, and makes his first appearance on the Lead Worship Well podcast!He talks about bringing your holy discontent honestly to God and his personal road back to praising God at the top of his lungs which is expressed in his upcoming album Outsing the Angels (out 9/18). He also gives a message for the worship leader that’s trying to find their way back. Watch thi
From Worship Leader to Senior Pastor with Tauren Wells
We are excited to share a conversation with Tauren Wells, who will be speaking and leading at MT Conference 2026! Tauren shares about the days he first fell in love with a song's power to create a space for people to find friendship with Jesus. He speaks to forming a relationship of trust and transparency with your senior leadership, and the leaders in his life that paved the path to his curr
Mind, Body & Spiritual Health with Jenn Johnson
Jenn Johnson is a worship leader, songwriter, speaker, and co-founder of Bethel Music, where she serves as president. Jenn has helped shape modern worship through songs sung by churches worldwide, including “Goodness of God,” “Holy Forever,” and “The Blood.”We hope this conversation reminds worship leaders to remember what is true when they walk out to lead songs on Sunday: that it is not about wh
Leaning Into Peace Amid Grief with Bethany Wohrle
Bethel Music artist Bethany Wohrle's story is a journey from profound pain to unwavering promise, rooted entirely in the faithfulness of God. Her prayer for her upcoming album (out 7/10) is simple and sincere: that it would remind listeners of God's faithfulness, even in the hardest seasons of life.Bethany joins us to share how these songs came out of a very dark season and how they’ve l
Personal Worship vs. Pastoral Worship with Paul Baloche
As a worship leader, songwriter, and mentor, Paul Baloche has spent over three decades shaping the landscape of modern worship. Widely known for writing global worship anthems such as “Open the Eyes of My Heart,” “Above All,” “Hosanna (Praise Is Rising),” and more, Paul’s mission has always extended far beyond the platform. He and our host Chris Kuti discuss the difference between personal and pas
Staying Whole for the Long Haul with Michael W. Smith
Over the course of his storied, 40+ year career, Michael W. Smith has written and released over 36 no. 1 songs, received 45+Dove Awards, and has sold more than 15 million albums. But far more important than any of these accolades and milestones, he’s given back to the global community (through Compassion International, Rocketown, and more), and has exemplified living out the calling of a whole-hea
Worship Leading with Integrity & Authority with Hope Darst
Last year, Hope Darst joined us in person here at the MultiTracks.com HQ!Hope has written powerful songs like “Peace Be Still,” “If The Lord Builds the House,” and more recently, “Mighty Name of Jesus.” She speaks on her heart for the local church and her passionate for writing songs that help worship leaders lead from a place of integrity and authority. Enjoy this conversation and live recordings
From Spirituals To Gospel To Today’s Worship with Dee Jones (MultiTracks Africa Brand Manager)
This Black History Month, Chris Baker (MultiTracks Gospel Brand Manager) and Dee Jone (MultiTracks Africa Brand Manager) trace the sound that carried the people from spirituals, to gospel, to today’s worship, and how that river now flows across Africa and back again. They speak on mission, music, and the future of a truly global Church. We hope you enjoy the conversation! MultiTracks Gospel resour
Look Again and Consecrate with TAYA
We’re excited to release our first podcast episode of 2026! Today we have a conversation with worship leader and solo artist, TAYA. We speak with her on the journey of writing her second solo record, The Reminder, and the importance of trust, surrender, and remembering the goodness of Jesus. Resources for TAYA: https://www.multitracks.com/artists/TAYA/Follow us @multitracks // @multitracksgospel /
Worship & Discipleship on Campus with SEU Worship
In this episode, we chat with Chelsea Plank of SEU Worship! This conversation centers around the heart of and context behind the SEU Worship ministry, discipling and stewarding the gifts of students, their latest album, and the power behind the story of the prodigal son. We hope it encourages you! Resources for SEU Worship: https://www.multitracks.com/artists/SEU-Worship/Follow us @multitracks //
Worship's Global Impact with Phil Wickham
Phil Wickham is a GRAMMY nominated artist and leader in the modern worship movement, having penned countless songs sung in churches around the world. Phil joins us to speak on the songs off his latest record, Song Of The Saints, share stories about his upbringing in a worship leader’s home, and the impact pf his music on global audiences. Resources for Phil Wickham: https://www.multitracks.com/art
MT Conference Preview: Navigating Music Rights In Ministry with Steve McPherson and Stephen Brewster
Today’s MT Conference Preview episode is a conversation between Steve McPherson and Stephen Brewster! They discuss how to navigate music rights in ministry well, and preview the content they’ll be speaking into in greater detail at MT Conference. Church Music Bootcamp is an optional conference add-on centered around navigating the complex world of music rights. Join these worship industry leaders
The King Is Still The King with Chris Tomlin
Chris Tomlin reflects on his recent experience with leading worship at the memorial service for Charlie Kirk, the wider spiritual climate in America right now, and the themes, unexpected moments, and hopes for his new album coming Friday: The King Is Still The King. Resources for Chris Tomlin: https://www.multitracks.com/artists/Chris-Tomlin/Follow us @multitracks // @multitracksgospel // @leadwor
His Plans Are Better with Lizzie Morgan
“Not my will but Yours be done is something we live out every single day.” Lizzie Morgan’s professional career launched when she began singing background vocals for Lauren Daigle in 2017. Between tours, Morgan would begin sharpening her songwriting skills on several projects with Maverick City Music and Seasons Collective. We learn more about her story, speak with her on the importance of engaging
MT Conference Preview: Do We Need Another Worship Conference?
Our founder Phillip Edwards and our VP of Product Innovation Kristian Ponsford are today’s guests for this MT Conference Preview episode. They discuss the heart behind this conference, the journey we hope the sequencing of the content will take you on, the incredible guests, worship artists and industry professionals who will be part of this 3-day event, and answer the ultimate question: Do We Nee
MT Conference Preview: Leadership Reset with Chris Kuti and Walker Beach
We have a bonus podcast episode out today kicking off a series that will give you a glimpse into the first-ever MT Conference! We are thrilled to have Chris Kuti and Walker Beach heading up the Leadership Track. In this episode, they discuss the current challenges worship leaders face, particularly burnout and remembering to master the basics, and emphasize the importance of authenticity and heart
Life In The Wild with Michael Bethany
Season 7 is here! We’re excited to kick off this season with a conversation with worship leader, songwriter, artist and now published author, Michael Bethany! Michael is passionate about multicultural worship and mentoring the next generation. In this episode, he and our host Chris Baker unpack his book, Life In The Wild. He shares a powerful framework of understanding purpose, surrender and the w
Remembering Where God Met Us with UPPERROOM
UPPERROOM is a community that gathers morning, noon, and night to minister to the Lord. They exist to minister to the Lord by giving Him our thanksgiving and praise, to worship Him by agreeing with who He is, and intercede by agreeing with what He desires to do in our lives, city, and earth.We spoke with their Worship Director, Jonathan Lewis, and Oscar Gamboa: writer, producer, and MD of UPPERROO
The Modern Hymn Movement with Keith Getty
Along with his wife Kristyn, Keith Getty has been at the forefront of the modern hymn movement over the past decade, bridging the gap between the traditional and the contemporary. This episode is full of insight into today’s worship culture, the reasons why these classic hymns have stood the test of time, and plenty of English and Irish humor. Resources for The Gettys: https://www.multitracks.com/
Living Like Jesus is Coming Back with Red Rocks Worship
At the heart of Red Rocks Worship is a singular vision shared by the entire church: to make Heaven more crowded. This is the driving purpose behind everything; from crafting songs that magnify a holy God, to creating spaces where people can encounter Jesus in a real and personal way.We speak with Tyler Christian Roberts and Kory Miller today about their new album The King is Coming, hear some of t
The Grief and Hope in the Resurrection Story with Aaron Williams
Aaron Williams is a Franklin, Tennessee-based artist and songwriter who is passionate about helping people discover and develop an abiding relationship with Jesus. We discuss his desire for investing in worship leaders through his ministry The Way of Worship, leading in the midst of anxiety, and how his song “Resurrection Hope” emphasizes both the grief and hope we experience each year looking tow
Maintaining Longevity in Church Ministry with David Leonard
David Leonard began performing with NEEDTOBREATHE before becoming one-half of the critically acclaimed and GRAMMYⓇ-nominated duo All Sons & Daughters. Now, as a GMA Dove AwardⓇ-winning producer, creative partner and songwriter, he’s co-written songs like “Great Are You Lord,” “Christ Be All Around,” and “All The Poor and Powerless.” It was in 2019 when he released his first solo project, The W
From Camp to Choir: The Heartbeat of Watoto Worship
“Broken things can become blessed things when we let God do the mending.” We speak with our friends at Watoto in Uganda this week! Watoto brings hope and healing to vulnerable women and children in Uganda and South Sudan. Their ministry is inherently transformative and their choir has been able to show what God can do: His presence empowering the least of these to not only worship locally, but to
Investing In The Next Generation with Seph Schlueter
It is Seph Schlueter's deep passion to awaken people's hearts, help lead others into an encounter with Jesus, and give language to a relationship with God through his music. In 2024, Seph released his debut major label EP, Counting My Blessings, which offers organic pop sensibilities and relatable lyrics that speak to his all-consuming love for Jesus. We chat with him about caring for ou
Building the Urban Praise & Worship Genre with Fred Hammond
Fred Hammond is one of the most respected names in the music industry. He is a Grammy Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, musician, producer and arranger, and the architect behind the genre of Urban Praise & Worship—a genre of gospel music that did not exist prior.Fred speaks on the instruments he fell in love with at an early age, the influence of the R&B scene on his work (and how using
Maintaining a Missional Approach to the Christmas Season with Prestonwood Worship
For our last podcast episode of the year, we hosted Kaleb Moore and Jonathan Walker of Prestonwood Baptist Church. They talk about leadership and preparation during Christmas, how to care for our own souls during the busiest seasons of the year, and approaching Christmas from a missional posture. Find resources for Prestonwood Worship on MultiTracks.com.Follow us @multitracks // @multitracksgospel
Hallelujah! It's Christmas! with Phil Wickham
We have a festive episode today with Phil Wickham! Hallelujah! It’s Christmas! is Phil’s new album for the season. He discusses the reasoning behind the collection and songs he chose, the guests featured on this project, and he shares his heart and hope for you as you rediscover the joy that can be found in the Christmas story.Resources from Phil Wickham: https://www.multitracks.com/artists/Phil-W
Happily Hidden with Pat Barrett
We spoke with Pat Barrett on how the songs on his latest albums Happily Hidden and Shelter captured two different but equally true “slices” of his faith, and the modern discomfort but ultimate freedom that comes from dwelling in the hidden place with Christ. He encourages the practices of fasting and solitude and putting ourselves in places where you're reminded that life is a gift. Resources
Are You Praying For The Wrong Thing? with Travis Greene
We are excited to host worship leader, gospel artist, and now author Travis Greene on the podcast today! Recently Travis released his first book, Are You Praying for the Wrong Thing. The book confronts this question: When we pray and God doesn't seem to be answering our prayers, what do we do next? Are we praying for the right thing or preparing for what we've asked for? Travis Greene re
Wilderness Seasons with Mack Brock
A founding member of Elevation Worship, Mack Brock has always had a heart for writing songs that give a language and a voice for people to have a conversation with God. He’s co-written songs that have resonated so deeply with the Church including “Do It Again” and “O Come to the Altar.” Now part of Centricity Music as a solo artist, Mack Brock will be releasing his new album, This Is Holy, on Sept
Letting Revival In with Alexander Pappas & Kim Walker-Smith
Today we host worship leaders and songwriters, Alexander Pappas and Kim Walker-Smith! Recently, they each had songs featured in the film Multiplied: a 5-part docuseries following Chris Worthington’s global journey to uncover the growth of Christianity around the world.They both bring insight into asking and praying for revival, the journey they’ve been on with this topic (and rethinking the word r
The Process of God’s Calling with Sinach
We were honored to host Sinach this summer and capture MultiTracks Sessions of her new music and this really encouraging podcast episode! Sinach is a household name known by many for writing some of the most sung songs in our time such as “Way Maker,” “I Know Who I Am,” “The Name of Jesus,” Rejoice, and more. These songs have become anthems in many Churches and homes all around the world. She rece
Mental Health, Authenticity & Identity with Josh Baldwin
“I think naturally, and maybe subconsciously, I go into writing about how good and faithful the Lord is because I need to remind myself in those seasons.”We have bonus episode out today with Josh Baldwin! He speaks on the Isaiah 43 inspiration for the songs on his latest record, the spiritual reminders he needs in seasons of depression and anxiety and he strives to write songs that can meet you wh
Getting Lost in Worship with CeCe Winans
CeCe Winans is back on the podcast today! She shares how she gets out of her own way before leading worship, never forsaking Him in order to perform for the people you’re leading, and how we’re living in a time where the Church needs to make more noise. She and Chris Baker also discuss her powerful versions of “Goodness of God,” “Holy Forever,” and “That’s My King,” and how her upcoming record rem
Singing The Psalms with Robbie Seay
“Singing or praying the Psalms is a performative act. Saying them to God alters one's relationship in a way that merely listening does not.” Robbie Seay discusses his journey from The Robbie Seay Band all the way to being involved in the first original project from The Worship Initiative, multi-generational collaboration, healthy leadership, and writing songs for the Church straight from “the
TEN Quintessential Songs with The Belonging Co
Episode TEN of Season 5 is here with Henry Seeley and Andrew Holt of The Belonging Co. Henry and Alex Seeley were our very first podcast guests, so it was special to revisit that moment and celebrate ten years of The Belonging with them: the selection process and approach in re-recording these quintessential songs, leading creative people well, fostering a culture of teamwork, and more. Resources
Diversity In The Local Church with Temitope
Temitope is a singer/songwriter and activist based in Nashville. His name “Temitope” means “mine is thanks” and originates from the Yorùbá tribe in Nigeria, where his dad grew up. Through his Nigerian dad and British mom who both immigrated to the United States, TEMITOPE experienced the beauty of diversity within his multicultural household. He and Chris Baker discuss fostering diversity in the lo
Bringing Back The Church Choir with Dwan Hill
The Lead Worship Well podcast is back! Today we share an episode with Grammy Award-winning songwriter, producer and musician, Dwan Hill about the impact and influence of the gospel choir. A little over a year ago, he started The Choir Room in Nashville. Its purpose is to bring choir back and inspire a diverse group of people to unite in song and mission.Learn more about The Choir Room: https://www
The Power of Prayer with Michael Freeland Miller (founder of UPPERROOM)
Michael Freeland Miller is the lead pastor and founder of UPPERROOM in Dallas, TX. The prayer movement that UPPERROOM first sparked in 2010 has now reached every corner of the globe. His book His House, His Presence serves as a timely reminder for believers worldwide to prioritize intimacy with God and embrace the power of prayer. Michael and Kristian discuss how UPPERROOM came into being, the les
Building a Songwriting Culture with Gateway Worship
While at our office to record sessions of their new songs on Crown Down, Kristian sat down with Hope Adams and Josiah Funderburk to talk about their creative team’s songwriting process and how they’re able to write songs that not only bless their church, but travel beyond the walls of Gateway. Enjoy this insightful and encouraging conversation today! Resources for Gateway Worship: https://www.mult
Encountering Jesus Through Imperfect People with Anna Golden
Worship leader and Gospel-influenced artist Anna Golden has a heart for worship teams of the local church. We were honored to release her latest album CHURCH early this year on the Lead Worship Well platform, which is all about the revival Anna believes is coming to the local church, in a way we have yet to see. Anna returned to the church she grew up in to draw inspiration for the record. Chris B
Worship Leading from a Healthy Place with Red Rocks Worship
Tyler Christian Roberts joins us today to speak into leading worship from a healthy place, drawing from his own experience as worship pastor at Red Rocks Church. He also shares the story of Red Rocks Church’s beginnings, finding God in unlikely places, and how the Church is not defined by its buildings or physical spaces, but by the presence of God in its people. Resources for Red Rocks Worship: h
Revival and Repentance with William McDowell
Pastor, worship leader & songwriter William McDowell joins us on the Lead Worship Well podcast today! Based out of Orlando's Deeper Fellowship Church, McDowell first gained wide attention with 2009's number three Billboard Gospel Album, As We Worship Live, and continues to release some of the most notable music in the gospel music space today. He and Chris Baker have an insightful co
Worship as a Weapon with Cody Carnes
Cody Carnes joined us to share some stories and encounters that inspired the songs on his latest album, Firm Foundation, the day before is was released into the world. He and Kristian also dove into the idea of worship being a weapon, and how we can lean into its power as we’re met with difficult seasons. Cody Carnes and Kari Jobe were our second ever guests on the podcast. We were honored to have
A Celebration of Gospel Music with EJ Gaines, DOE and Aaron Lindsey
The Lead Worship Well podcast is back! To kick off Season 5, we revisit a roundtable conversation we hosted in February on the past, present and future of Gospel Music. This roundtable features one of our podcast hosts Chris Baker (Grammy Award-winning producer and our Gospel Brand Manager), EJ Gaines (Sr. VP of Marketing & Co-Executive Director at Motown Gospel), DOE (Grammy Award-nominee and
Exploring the Borders of Liturgical Structure with Matt Maher
Since his major-label debut in 2008, Matt Maher has become a staple in the artistic and songwriting community. A 9x-GRAMMY® nominee and 3x-GMA Dove Award® winner, he has written such impactful songs for the church including “Lord, I Need You,” “Because He Lives (Amen)” “Your Grace Is Enough,” and more. Matt came by our office during the Texas leg of his The Stories I Tell Myself tour to talk about
Connecting The Stage and the Soundbooth with Jeff Sandstrom (MxU)
Jeff Sandstrom started his career as an independent music producer and engineer, and produced several Dove Award-winning projects in the studio. From 2007 to 2016, he was the Front of House engineer for Chris Tomlin and Passion Conferences. He’s also toured with Matt Redman, Lauren Daigle, Steven Curtis Chapman and others, and has been a sought-after teacher and presenter at conferences and traini
Finding Your People with Kristian Stanfill
Kristian Stanfill is a part of Sixstep Records/CCMG as an artist and songwriter and has been an anchor worship leader with the Passion movement since 2005. He’s written and led songs such as “Glorious Day,” “God, You’re So Good,” and the RIAA Gold®-certified track “One Thing Remains.”Kristian and our Kristian discuss the inspiration behind Make It Out Alive (his first solo record in 11 years), his
Never Stop Learning with Israel Houghton
Israel Houghton is a Grammy award-winning recording artist, songwriter, producer and worship leader, as well as a composer and multi-instrumentalist. He formed Israel & New Breed in 1995, which was started to be more of a movement than a music group. Chris Baker has a unique interviewing perspective as he’s been a part of Camp New Breed for years. They discuss the origins of New Breed and how
Evolution of Songwriting with Matt Redman
Matt Redman is a GRAMMY®-Award winning worship leader and songwriter who has been a leading contributor to the global Church’s songbook over the last 20 years. He joins us to speak on the evolution of songwriting in the worship space (the growth of co-writing and how it’s being taken more seriously) and how the theme of the cross has been a common thread thoughout his career, but that he’s excited
Honoring Gospel Legacy with Faith City Music
Faith City Music is a collection of worship leaders whose united gifts are marked by a diverse sound, passionate creativity, high energy, and authenticity. This eclectic group was formed by Grammy Award Nominated Artist and Vocal Powerhouse Tim Bowman Jr., and includes a range of dynamic artists like Kierra Sheard-Kelly, Maranda Curtis, Bri Babineaux, Kim Burrell, and a host of others. During the
The Art of Flow with Todd Galberth
“I’m a person trying to pull Him down and pull you up.” We were honored to host Todd Galberth on our latest episode! Chris Baker and Todd talk about how to follow “the river” over simply following the setlist while leading worship and how to balance the identities of being an artist, but more so being a worship leader. He also speaks on some powerful moments while capturing his latest album, Encou
Keys to Collaboration with Housefires
We are excited to share our first episode of 2023! Recorded right before the Christmas holiday, Chris Baker spoke with Nate Moore, Kirby Kaple and Ryan Ellis of Housefires as they unpacked the conception of their group: how Housefires grew out of a desire to create approachable resources for their community and how they’ve fostered humble collaboration by encouraging vulnerability. They also touch
When Faith Meets Therapy with Anthony Evans
Grammy-nominated Gospel artist, author, and speaker Anthony Evans is known for songs that merge a message of faith with a contemporary sound. The son of Dr. Tony Evans, founder and pastor of Dallas, Texas' Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, as well as a high-profile radio and television host, Anthony Evans started his career in 2001 as a background singer for Kirk Franklin. Launching his solo career
Worship Leading & The Enneagram with Jackie Brewster
Jackie Brewster is a certified Enneagram coach and Experiential Specialist. Jackie focuses on helping individuals, couples, leaders and teams uncover and discover who they are and how to grow towards health in their personal lives as well as in their corporate roles through the teachings of the Enneagram and Biblical truths. Jackie gives us an overview of the origins and the impact of the Enneagra
Healing from Grief & Trauma with Christine D'Clario
Christine D’Clario is an award-winning Latin CCM artist and worship leader. In her formative years, she suffered significant abuse and loss which eventually led her to the church. After straying from her faith in college, D'Clario suffered an extreme bout of depression and contemplated suicide. Citing a divine interaction, she eventually pulled herself out of the darkness and began exploring
The Power of Discipling Kids in Worship with Yancy
Yancy is a Dove Award-winning worship leader, songwriter and producer of hundreds of songs that make Jesus loud. She is a powerhouse at leading and teaching kids how to worship and creates popular worship resources for churches and homes around the world. Kristian and Yancy caught up at Experience Conference on the authenticity of kids worship, how valuing kids ministries permeates into all aspect
Identity vs. Calling with Luke Anderson
Our closing guest for SUMMER OF SOUNDS is none other than Luke Anderson. Luke was a part of Elevation Church for over 10 years and has played drums on several Elevation Worship albums and tours. Luke is also a drum instructor, a sessions musician, and creates drum samples for MultiTracks.com.Mike and Luke chat about Extremely Small Drums (our April Fool’s collab) & not taking yourself too seri
Underscoring the Song of the Lord with Leonard Ray Jarman
Leonard Ray is a keyboardist, producer, and composer based in Las Vegas, NV. He's worked extensively on various tours, studio, and live recordings with artists such as Matt Redman, Aaron Lindsey, Israel Houghton, Tori Kelly, David & Nicole Binion, William McDowell, Tasha Cobbs-Leonard, and many others. Leonard is extremely passionate about sound design and its intentional use of creating
Never Stop Learning with Aaron Johnson
Welcome our first drummer guest, Aaron Johnson of River Valley Worship, to Summer of Sounds! Aaron is a Minneapolis-based drummer, producer and instructor. With over 20 years of experience in live performance, recording sessions and teaching, he has always had a deep passion in building and serving the local church. He has played drums and been the music director for River Valley Worship for the p
Break Down To Build Up with Aaron Robertson
Welcome Aaron Robertson to our next Summer of Sounds podcast episode, hosted by Mike Graff of @coresoundpads! Aaron Robertson is a producer, composer, and keyboardist at Elevation Church. He’s one of the original members of Elevation Worship and has been involved with producing many of their albums. He has a passion to reach people through music and most of his time is spent producing and composin
Emotional Sound Design with Peter James
Welcome Peter James to our second Summer of Sounds podcast episode, hosted by Mike Graff of Coresound!Many consider Peter James to be one of the most influential sound designers and keys players in modern worship, and the pioneer of creating software instrument templates for live use. He has contributed to over 45 Hillsong albums and has had his sounds featured on countless Netflix and HBO series
Superstar Synths of the '80s with Jim Daneker
The Summer of Sounds series, hosted by Mike Graff of Coresound, is here!In addition to 25 years as keyboardist, musical director, and producer for Michael W. Smith, Jim Daneker has had a diverse musical career. He has produced albums, arranged and written music for film (including trailers for Hollywood blockbusters such as the Fast and The Furious franchise, Transformers 2, Chronicles of Narnia,
The Making of LION with LJ Mitchell & Jonathan Mix (Elevation Worship)
Geek out with us on all the technical aspects of capturing Elevation Worship’s latest album LION featuring LJ Mitchell (Music Director) and Jonathan Mix (Head Audio Engineer)! Every Elevation Worship album sonically reflects where their church is right now, and LION is no exception. LJ and J Mix discuss why Elevation calls their live recordings “Nights of Worship,” the spiritual sweet spot of mar
The 18 Inch Journey with Jonathan Helser
“I write my best songs when I get lost in His presence” - Jonathan Helser.Jonathan and Melissa Helser long to empower those they encounter with the truth that Jesus died to be with us and vibrantly lives inside of us. In 2007, The Helsers hosted their first discipleship school called the 18 Inch Journey, named for the distance between the head and the heart. Jonathan joined us to speak on the miss
How To Bridge Between Secular and Worship Music with DOE
On the heels of her debut album CLARITY, DOE joins us for an episode on bridging the worlds of secular and worship music. An artist that coalesces several genres into one, DOE declares that “God reigns in both the secular and Christian worlds” and explores the fact that when you communicate with people in the language they speak in, you can reach them more fully.We hope you enjoy this conversation
How To Kill The Spider with Carlos Whittaker
Carlos Whittaker is a People’s Choice Award winner, a former recording artist, a social media maven, and currently spends the majority of his time writing books and speaking on stages around the world. Carlos fearlessly confronts tough topics and encourages a culture of healthy communication, giving the people who engage with his content the opportunity to focus on helping and serving one another,
How to Worship a King with Zach Neese
Zach Neese has been a worship pastor and teacher for more than 20 years. In addition to serving as the Pastor of Worship Development at Gateway Church for 14 years, he also directed the Christ for the Nations School of Worship and helped launch and teach the Worship Leadership programs at The King’s University. Zach has a Kingdom culture perspective of biblical worship ministry that transcends den
Empowering Women In Ministry with Darlene Zschech
Darlene Zschech, globally-acclaimed composer, worship leader, pastor, author and speaker, joined us to speak on Empowering Women In Ministry and what anchoring your identity in Christ through cultivating a culture of encouragement looks like. She shared with us how leading worship as a woman looked different in certain parts of the world, but that whatever obstacles she faced, she always reminded
Finding Purpose in the Process with Joel Houston
Joel Houston, world-renowned songwriter and worship leader of Hillsong UNITED, reminds us that our purpose is “in the dig” and “in the search” of the creative process. Joel speaks to his hope of reaching the person who’s lost faith with the songs God has blessed him with, how success can be an enemy to art, the missional aspects of all the projects under Hillsong, and more. We hope this conversati
Do We Love Music More Than Jesus? with Bob Kauflin
We are so excited to kick off Season 3 of The Worship & Technology Podcast with this conversation on why Music is Great, but Jesus is Greater with Bob Kauflin! Author of Worship Matters and True Worshipers, and pastor at Sovereign Grace Ministries since 1985, Bob remind us to live in the good of what we’re singing about; to intuit what is happening in the souls of one’s congregation. Rather th
David Ware (Hillsong Worship)
In our Season 2 finale we sit down with David Ware of Hillsong Worship! We learn about his “God adventure,” the evolving mission of Hillsong Worship to be “a global church for the local expression,” and the beautiful behind-the-scenes story of how Fresh Wind came to be. "We can often complicate creativity. God’s truth is simple."David also speaks on authentic worship leading and that Hil
CeCe Winans
We are so excited to have CeCe Winans on our podcast today. God has trusted CeCe with success and her notoriety has only brought her closer to Him. She shares how her “why” hasn’t changed despite being named the best-selling female gospel artist of all time, and she reminds worship artists that you have to want God more than anything. “Good success means you’re still hidden in Him.”She also talks
Aodhan King (Hillsong Young & Free)
Today we hear from Aodhan King from Hillsong Young & Free! He talks about how he loves the vehicle of song as a non-confrontational way to evangelize, the birth of Hillsong Young & Free, and how is worship and mission have always been intrinsically linked. He also speaks on the new single and how it’s meant to express the inclusivity of God’s love and how Young & Free is marked by a yo
Vaughan Phoenix
Grammy-winning producer, writer, musician, arranger and MD Vaughan Phoenix is here to close out our Black History Month series! Vaughan is “the ghost and the machine” behind some of Gospel’s biggest, most influential artists (Tasha Cobbs Leonard, William Murphy, Brian Courtney Wilson, All Nations). He shares why being influenced by all genres contributes to a producer’s sonic impact and how creato
Marvin Sapp
11x Grammy-nominated Gospel powerhouse Marvin Sapp (@marvinsapp) is here to talk his responsibility as an artist to deliver “horizontal” messaging that causes people to have a vertical relationship with God, why he always prioritizes singing classic hymns, and most importantly, how he keeps it “churchy and funky.” | For more on Marvin Sapp visit: https://www.marvinsapp.com/ | Find us @multitrack
Todd Dulaney
Grammy-nominated Gospel artist Todd Dulaney (@todddulaney1) comes on our podcast encouraging you to be your authentic self, as that is what God wants you to be and how He will live His purpose through you.Chris and Todd declare together that worship has nothing to do with us and that it’s actually about us getting out of the way. Todd also shares why he knows his purpose is to write and perform wo
JJ Hairston
We’re so excited to kick off Black History Month 2021 with this conversation between Chris Baker and JJ Hairston. Chris and JJ talk about how artists wanting to echo what’s popular is an epidemic in the music industry today, and that being excited about your unique identity yields more longevity than chasing what’s popular.JJ also encourages all of us that even in this long season of waiting, we’r
Pat Barrett
Pat Barrett (@patbarrett) comes on the podcast to break down the songs on his upcoming album and the place they came from. He talks about how the success of “Good Good Father” was one of the truest examples of the notion that someone else can be helped in their faith journey by something you’ve personally walked through, how “true religion is camera shy,” and how resisting the incentive of being o
Bottega
We’re diving deeper into the technology side of the Worship & Technology podcast today. Season 2, Episode 4 is a conversation with collaborative producer project Bottega (@bottega.bottega), made up of 3 incredible musicians from Hillsong. They discuss how Bottega allowed them to stop “burying things in the sonic graveyard” and how they go about marrying acoustic and digital within their music.
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