Beyond Sunday Worship Leader Podcast

There was a book I read in college that challenged me deeply. It was called Thriving As an Artist in the Church. It was pastoral, wise, and carried compassion for both artists and pastors. Then I went on to read a prior book called The Heart of the Artist. Both books were by this guy Rory Noland. And today we have the privilege of hearing from this legend. We talk church, contemplative worship, spiritual formation, leading artists, and more. Straight fire! Click to Listen Show Sponsor Is there a worship team tool you can’t live without? For me, that’s Planning Center. I remember the days of excel spreadsheets and phone calls trying to nail down who was going to be available for Sunday. When we switched to Planning Center nearly 10 years ago, it changed the game for us. All of a sudden, we had an all-in-one solution for scheduling our teams, coordinating schedules, communicating about weekend details, and getting responses from band members.  A week doesn’t go by where I don’t use Planning Center. No matter the size of your church, there’s a Planning Center option for you. Trust me. There’s no better way to schedule and communicate with your team.  Planning Center is offering a 30 day FREE trial so you can see for yourself how amazing this service is. After the 30 days are up, pricing all depends on the size of your church. I can say it’s worth the investment of every penny. It’s an easy, low cost solution that yields incredible results. In This Episode You’ll Hear More About: How Rory started as an artist and authorHow to integrate spiritual formation into our worship ministriesHow pastors and artists can work togetherHow young leaders can lead more effectivelyThoughts on contemplative worshipLeading more engaging worship Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Planning CenterWebsite: Heart of the ArtistBook: The Heart of the Artist by Rory NolandBook: Thriving as an Artist in the Church by Rory NolandBook: Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership: Seeking God in the Crucible of Ministry by Ruth BartonBook: Sacred Rhythms: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual Transformation by Ruth BartonBook: Invitation to Retreat: The Gift and Necessity of Time Away with God by Ruth Barton Subscription Links Subscribe via iTunesSubscribe via StitcherSubscribe via RSS Your Feedback If you have an idea for a podcast you would like to see, a special guest you’d like to hear from, or a question for an upcoming episode, please email me. If you enjoyed the show, I would be so appreciative if you would rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That helps me so much! Thanks. Question: What was your biggest takeaway from this interview with Rory? You can leave a comment by clicking here. The post #212: Rory Noland on Leading Artists, Worship, and Spiritual Formation [Podcast] appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

Was great to welcome Manuel Luz to the podcast this week. We dive deep into his new book, Honest Worship, and what that means for Worship Pastors. This is a below the surface, deep dive into what is most important for worship pastors. So good! Click to Listen Show Sponsor Is there a worship team tool you can’t live without? For me, that’s Planning Center. I remember the days of excel spreadsheets and phone calls trying to nail down who was going to be available for Sunday. When we switched to Planning Center nearly 10 years ago, it changed the game for us. All of a sudden, we had an all-in-one solution for scheduling our teams, coordinating schedules, communicating about weekend details, and getting responses from band members.  A week doesn’t go by where I don’t use Planning Center. No matter the size of your church, there’s a Planning Center option for you. Trust me. There’s no better way to schedule and communicate with your team.  Planning Center is offering a 30 day FREE trial so you can see for yourself how amazing this service is. After the 30 days are up, pricing all depends on the size of your church. I can say it’s worth the investment of every penny. It’s an easy, low cost solution that yields incredible results. In This Episode You’ll Hear More About: The creation of a new instrumentThe story behind the writing of Honest WorshipThe 3 ways we have strayed from our “true north” in worshipThe pros and cons of a worship industryHow to pursue a more God-centered approach to worshipThe different type of songs and how they find their place in corporate worshipWhy we need all the pronouns represented in our worship setlists Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Planning CenterBook: Honest Worship: From False Self to True Praise by Manuel LuzBook: Imagine That: Discovering Your Unique Role as a Christian Artist by Manuel LuzThe Walkabout Drum Subscription Links Subscribe via iTunesSubscribe via StitcherSubscribe via RSS Your Feedback If you have an idea for a podcast you would like to see, a special guest you’d like to hear from, or a question for an upcoming episode, please email me. If you enjoyed the show, I would be so appreciative if you would rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That helps me so much! Thanks. Question: What was your biggest takeaway from this interview with Manuel? You can leave a comment by clicking here. The post #211: Manuel Luz on Honest, God Centered Worship [Podcast] appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

It’s always a good day when Elias Dummer is on your podcast. Not only is he a great singer/songwriter, he’s incredible thoughtful when it comes to worship, theology, psychology, and discipleship. There. Is. So. Much. Packed. Into. This. Interview. We talk new music, discipleship, neuroscience, recommended books, songwriting, the church, and more. Enjoy! Click to Listen Show Sponsor Is there a worship team tool you can’t live without? For me, that’s Planning Center. I remember the days of excel spreadsheets and phone calls trying to nail down who was going to be available for Sunday. When we switched to Planning Center nearly 10 years ago, it changed the game for us. All of a sudden, we had an all-in-one solution for scheduling our teams, coordinating schedules, communicating about weekend details, and getting responses from band members.  A week doesn’t go by where I don’t use Planning Center. No matter the size of your church, there’s a Planning Center option for you. Trust me. There’s no better way to schedule and communicate with your team.  Planning Center is offering a 30 day FREE trial so you can see for yourself how amazing this service is. After the 30 days are up, pricing all depends on the size of your church. I can say it’s worth the investment of every penny. It’s an easy, low cost solution that yields incredible results. In This Episode You’ll Hear More About: Worship as discipleshipWhy boredom isn’t bad when it comes to worshipLeading yourself in worshipWeddings at a metaphor for worshipWhy we shouldn’t be scared of performance in worshipHow to reinvent yourself as an artistWhy it’s difficult to get a brilliant song in a co-writing environment The meaning behind “The Work”“First feedback bias” and what that means for songwritingSongwriting processWhy Christian music is getting better and not worse Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Planning CenterMusic: The Work Vol. 1 by Elias DummerWebsite: Elias DummerBook: This is Your Brain on Music by Daniel LevitenBook: The Power of Habit by Charles DuhiggBook: Atomic Habits by James ClearWebsite: James K.A. SmithPodcast: Elias Dummer on Serving the Kingdom, The City Harmonic, & Entrepreneurship Subscription Links Subscribe via iTunesSubscribe via StitcherSubscribe via RSS Your Feedback If you have an idea for a podcast you would like to see, a special guest you’d like to hear from, or a question for an upcoming episode, please email me. If you enjoyed the show, I would be so appreciative if you would rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That helps me so much! Thanks. Question: What was your biggest takeaway from this interview with Elias? You can leave a comment by clicking here. The post #210: Elias Dummer on The Worship Movement, Discipleship, & Songwriting appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

Grief is a gift but it’s a grip and it will not let you go until you feel what needs to heal.”Amanda Lindsey Cook I’ve wanted to have Amanda Cook on the podcast for such a long time. Well friends, that time is now. This has got to be in the top 5 favorite interviews I’ve ever done. There’s a lot of depth to Amanda’s creative process and also the recent journey she has walked through. I told her this was like a “therapy session for worship leaders.” We talk about the new album, lyric writing, grief, depression, books, songs, and more. So good! Click to Listen Show Sponsor Is there a worship team tool you can’t live without? For me, that’s Planning Center. I remember the days of excel spreadsheets and phone calls trying to nail down who was going to be available for Sunday. When we switched to Planning Center nearly 10 years ago, it changed the game for us. All of a sudden, we had an all-in-one solution for scheduling our teams, coordinating schedules, communicating about weekend details, and getting responses from band members.  A week doesn’t go by where I don’t use Planning Center. No matter the size of your church, there’s a Planning Center option for you. Trust me. There’s no better way to schedule and communicate with your team.  Planning Center is offering a 30 day FREE trial so you can see for yourself how amazing this service is. After the 30 days are up, pricing all depends on the size of your church. I can say it’s worth the investment of every penny. It’s an easy, low cost solution that yields incredible results. In This Episode You’ll Hear More About: A few of Amanda’s favorite thingsHow to foster deeper, more meaningful lyricsThe pressure to write worship songsVulnerability in worshipApproaching worship leading with wonderGrief, anxiety, and healingSpontaneous worship Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Planning CenterMusic: House on a Hill by Amanda Lindsey CookBook: Walking on Water: Reflections on Faith & Art by Madeleine L’EngleBook: The Book of Awakening by Martin NepoBook: Let Your Life Speak: Listening to the Voice of Vocation by Parker J. PalmerBook: The Right to Write: An Invitation and Initiation Into the Writing Life by Julia Cameron Subscription Links Subscribe via iTunesSubscribe via StitcherSubscribe via RSS Your Feedback If you have an idea for a podcast you would like to see, a special guest you’d like to hear from, or a question for an upcoming episode, please email me. If you enjoyed the show, I would be so appreciative if you would rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That helps me so much! Thanks. Question: What was your biggest takeaway from this interview with Amanda? You can leave a comment by clicking here. The post #209: Amanda Lindsey Cook on Grief, Lyric Writing, & The Mystery of God [Podcast] appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

I love Mack Brock’s heart for the church and his dedication to writing songs that take us deeper. In this interview we discuss his new EP, Covered, and talk seasons of life, UNITED tour, anxiety, vulnerability, and more. Enjoy! Click to Listen Show Sponsor Is there a worship team tool you can’t live without? For me, that’s Planning Center. I remember the days of excel spreadsheets and phone calls trying to nail down who was going to be available for Sunday. When we switched to Planning Center nearly 10 years ago, it changed the game for us. All of a sudden, we had an all-in-one solution for scheduling our teams, coordinating schedules, communicating about weekend details, and getting responses from band members.  A week doesn’t go by where I don’t use Planning Center. No matter the size of your church, there’s a Planning Center option for you. Trust me. There’s no better way to schedule and communicate with your team.  Planning Center is offering a 30 day FREE trial so you can see for yourself how amazing this service is. After the 30 days are up, pricing all depends on the size of your church. I can say it’s worth the investment of every penny. It’s an easy, low cost solution that yields incredible results. In This Episode You’ll Hear More About: Pace of life and new seasonsSongwriting process and productivityThe art of celebrating winsThe new album Covered and why it’s importantOvercoming anxiety through worshipThe upcoming Hillsong United tourThe intersection of Pro Tools, Logic, & Ableton Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Planning CenterMusic: Covered by Mack BrockMusic: Greater Things Mack BrockInterview: Crowder InterviewAbleton Push Subscription Links Subscribe via iTunesSubscribe via StitcherSubscribe via RSS Your Feedback If you have an idea for a podcast you would like to see, a special guest you’d like to hear from, or a question for an upcoming episode, please email me. If you enjoyed the show, I would be so appreciative if you would rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That helps me so much! Thanks. Question: What was your biggest takeaway from this interview with Mack? You can leave a comment by clicking here. The post #208: Mack Brock on Songwriting Productivity, Anxiety, & New Music [Podcast] appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

I’m always so moved by what God is doing with the Passion Movement. For over 20 years, Louie Giglio and the team has called a generation to pursue Jesus with abandon. Kristian Stanfill and I catch up and talk about Passion 2019, songwriting habits of the Passion team, revival, and stories of what God is doing. So good! Click to Listen Show Sponsor Is there a worship team tool you can’t live without? For me, that’s Planning Center. I remember the days of excel spreadsheets and phone calls trying to nail down who was going to be available for Sunday. When we switched to Planning Center nearly 10 years ago, it changed the game for us. All of a sudden, we had an all-in-one solution for scheduling our teams, coordinating schedules, communicating about weekend details, and getting responses from band members.  A week doesn’t go by where I don’t use Planning Center. No matter the size of your church, there’s a Planning Center option for you. Trust me. There’s no better way to schedule and communicate with your team.  Planning Center is offering a 30 day FREE trial so you can see for yourself how amazing this service is. After the 30 days are up, pricing all depends on the size of your church. I can say it’s worth the investment of every penny. It’s an easy, low cost solution that yields incredible results. In This Episode You’ll Hear More About: Highlights from Passion 2019What Kristian does with Passion City ChurchThe mission of PassionThe songwriting process of PassionHow to maintain momentum as a songwriter Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Planning CenterMusic: Follow You Anywhere by Passion Subscription Links Subscribe via iTunesSubscribe via StitcherSubscribe via RSS Your Feedback If you have an idea for a podcast you would like to see, a special guest you’d like to hear from, or a question for an upcoming episode, please email me. If you enjoyed the show, I would be so appreciative if you would rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That helps me so much! Thanks. Question: What was your biggest takeaway from this interview with Kristian? You can leave a comment by clicking here. The post #207: Kristian Stanfill on Passion Conference, Revival, & Songwriting Habits [Podcast] appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

Great to welcome Chris Shealy from Catch the Fire Music to the podcast. For all the worship movements out there, I love gleaning insights from each. And Catch the Fire has an insatiable hunger for the presence of God. We talk about the new record, worship movements, songwriting, and the importance of encountering God in worship. Enjoy! Click to Listen Show Sponsor Is there a worship team tool you can’t live without? For me, that’s Planning Center. I remember the days of excel spreadsheets and phone calls trying to nail down who was going to be available for Sunday. When we switched to Planning Center nearly 10 years ago, it changed the game for us. All of a sudden, we had an all-in-one solution for scheduling our teams, coordinating schedules, communicating about weekend details, and getting responses from band members.  A week doesn’t go by where I don’t use Planning Center. No matter the size of your church, there’s a Planning Center option for you. Trust me. There’s no better way to schedule and communicate with your team.  Planning Center is offering a 30 day FREE trial so you can see for yourself how amazing this service is. After the 30 days are up, pricing all depends on the size of your church. I can say it’s worth the investment of every penny. It’s an easy, low cost solution that yields incredible results. In This Episode You’ll Hear More About: The backstory of Catch the FireWhy we’ve gotten away from encounter and how to get backPractical ways to introduce encounter moments into Sunday morning song setsThe backstory behind Catch the Fire’s new albumHow to collaborate with different leaders from around the world Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Planning CenterMusic: Presence by Catch the FireWebsite: Jason Upton Subscription Links Subscribe via iTunesSubscribe via StitcherSubscribe via RSS Your Feedback If you have an idea for a podcast you would like to see, a special guest you’d like to hear from, or a question for an upcoming episode, please email me. If you enjoyed the show, I would be so appreciative if you would rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That helps me so much! Thanks. Question: What was your biggest takeaway from this interview with Chris? You can leave a comment by clicking here. The post #206: Chris Shealy on Catch the Fire, Encountering God, & Worship Movements [Podcast] appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

It’s inspiring how artists learn how to reinvent themselves, break new ground, and never give up. I’ve loved the work of David Leonard from his days with All Sons & Daughters, but what’ he’s doing now is on another level. In this interview we talk about his new project, the insecurity of an artist, how to be a great producer, waiting on God, and more. So good! Click to Listen Show Sponsor Is there a worship team tool you can’t live without? For me, that’s Planning Center. I remember the days of excel spreadsheets and phone calls trying to nail down who was going to be available for Sunday. When we switched to Planning Center nearly 10 years ago, it changed the game for us. All of a sudden, we had an all-in-one solution for scheduling our teams, coordinating schedules, communicating about weekend details, and getting responses from band members. A week doesn’t go by where I don’t use Planning Center. No matter the size of your church, there’s a Planning Center option for you. Trust me. There’s no better way to schedule and communicate with your team.  Planning Center is offering a 30 day FREE trial so you can see for yourself how amazing this service is. After the 30 days are up, pricing all depends on the size of your church. I can say it’s worth the investment of every penny. It’s an easy, low cost solution that yields incredible results. In This Episode You’ll Hear More About: How David got into musicReflections on All Sons & DaughtersNew seasons and new music Dealing with insecurity and fear as an artistThe single key to being a great producer Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Planning CenterMusic: The Wait by David LeonardInstagram: @davidleonardmusic Subscription Links Subscribe via iTunesSubscribe via StitcherSubscribe via RSS Your Feedback If you have an idea for a podcast you would like to see, a special guest you’d like to hear from, or a question for an upcoming episode, please email me. If you enjoyed the show, I would be so appreciative if you would rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That helps me so much! Thanks. Question: What was your biggest takeaway from this interview with David? You can leave a comment by clicking here. The post #205: David Leonard on Worship, New Music, & Overcoming Insecurity [Podcast] appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

It’s hard to listen to Lindy Conant and not be stirred to action. She has a fire in her bones for the Kingdom of God and spreading a passion for Him across the nations. This interview is simple: we talk about the new record, foster care, avoiding the comparison trap, and running after all that God has. Prepare to be stirred! Click to Listen Show Sponsor If you’re a musician, you know there’s nothing like a well built, inspiring instrument. A great instrument is an inspiration itself, beyond just the functionality and playability. That’s why it’s important to have an instrument that inspires you and holds up to your active lifestyle.  Let me introduce you to Zamar Instruments. Zamar builds custom guitars that are absolutely beautiful, but that also play and sound amazing. Zamar is an amazing small business, passionate about offering individualized attention to each instrument and client for a second-to-none experience. And for you Hebrew wizards out there, Zamar is an Old Testament word for praising the Lord on a stringed instrument. All the guitars from Zamar are hand built but there is also the option of a custom built guitar that you design from the ground up. Head on over to zamarinstruments.com and mention the Beyond Sunday podcast to get 15% off your guitar. Or just shoot an email to heritagewoodindiana@gmail.com.  In This Episode You’ll Hear More About: Lindy’s journey into worship ministry and following JesusUnderstanding and applying the BibleThe music of YWAMThe Conant’s journey into adoptionThe story behind “Circuit Riders”The lie of comparisonKnowing who you’re called to run with Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Zamar InstrumentsMusic: Driven by Love by Lindy and the Curcuit RidersPodcast: Bob Fitts on Keeping Jesus First, Worship Around the World, & The Worship Leader as a StorytellerPodcast: David Garrett on Worship Music in the 60s, Scripture in Song, & Being Led by the Holy Spirit Subscription Links Subscribe via iTunesSubscribe via StitcherSubscribe via RSS Your Feedback If you have an idea for a podcast you would like to see, a special guest you’d like to hear from, or a question for an upcoming episode, please email me. If you enjoyed the show, I would be so appreciative if you would rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That helps me so much! Thanks. Question: What was your biggest takeaway from this interview with Lindy? You can leave a comment by clicking here. The post #204: Lindy Conant on The Circuit Riders, Missionary Music, and Foster Care [Podcast] appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

For years I’ve admired the work that Church of the Highlands is doing to reach people for Christ. This week’s podcast is a conversation with John Larson and Chris Griffin from Highlands Worship. I love this because it feels like worship leader friends catching up and talking about ministry. These guys manage a worship team roster of 900 people across 19 campuses in Alabama. It’s staggering. If you are a multi-site church (or planning on it), listen all the way to the end. So. Much. Gold. Click to Listen Show Sponsor If you’re a musician, you know there’s nothing like a well built, inspiring instrument. A great instrument is an inspiration itself, beyond just the functionality and playability. That’s why it’s important to have an instrument that inspires you and holds up to your active lifestyle.  Let me introduce you to Zamar Instruments. Zamar builds custom guitars that are absolutely beautiful, but that also play and sound amazing. Zamar is an amazing small business, passionate about offering individualized attention to each instrument and client for a second-to-none experience. And for you Hebrew wizards out there, Zamar is an Old Testament word for praising the Lord on a stringed instrument. All the guitars from Zamar are hand built but there is also the option of a custom built guitar that you design from the ground up. Head on over to zamarinstruments.com and mention the Beyond Sunday podcast to get 15% off your guitar. Or just shoot an email to heritagewoodindiana@gmail.com.  In This Episode You’ll Hear More About: The systems and structure of Highlands WorshipHow to lead a worship ministry across 19 campusesThe value of doing frequent auditions for your teamCreating a culture of discipleshipWhat it’s like to have a worship team of 900 team membersStepping up your communication and utilizing Planning CenterHow to structure a songwriting retreatThe value of electric drums and amp modeling for worship Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Zamar InstrumentsMusic: Highlands WorshipMusic: Jesus You Alone by Highlands WorshipBook: The Song Machine: Inside the Hit Factory by John SeabrookKemper Rackmount Modeler Fractal Audio Axe FX Subscription Links Subscribe via iTunesSubscribe via StitcherSubscribe via RSS Your Feedback If you have an idea for a podcast you would like to see, a special guest you’d like to hear from, or a question for an upcoming episode, please email me. If you enjoyed the show, I would be so appreciative if you would rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That helps me so much! Thanks. Question: What was your biggest takeaway from this interview with John & Chris? You can leave a comment by clicking here. The post #203: Highlands Worship On Creating A Process for Worship Team Development [Podcast] appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.