Beyond Sunday Worship Leader Podcast

I haven’t done many in person interviews as part of the Beyond Sunday podcast. Most have been over a Skype, FaceTime or phone call. But that’s about to change. A couple weeks ago my wife and I headed down to the Grand O’l Opry in Nashville to cover the 2019 K-Love fan awards. It was such a treat to interview a number of artists in person. This is part 1 of those conversations and we have Josh Baldwin, Mark Hall, & Michael Cochren on the show today. A great balance of local church, songwriting, and ministry. Enjoy! Click to Listen Show Sponsor #1 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 nathan@zamarinstruments.com.  Show Sponsor #2 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.  Maybe many of you use Planning Center to schedule your teams and organize your services. While that’s fantastic, it just scratches the surface of what PCO can do for you. If you’re looking to advance to Planning Center Ninja status, you need to use it as full church management software system. Planning Center provides Check-ins for your kids ministry, an online giving system, managing people and small groups, event registrations, resources, music stand, and a mobile app for your congregation. Crazy right? 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: Challenging yourself as a worship leaderHow to balance itinerant and local church ministrySongwriting processThe role of church music in artist developmentThe power of co-writingThe importance of the local church Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Zamar InstrumentsShow Sponsor: Planning CenterWebsite: Bethel MusicWebsite: Casting CrownsWebsite: Cochren & Co. 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 Josh, Mark, & Michael? You can leave a comment by clicking here. The post #218: Josh Baldwin, Mark Hall, & Michael Cochren From the K-Love Fan Awards [Podcast] appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

Never practice the things you already know. Always be working on something that’s a little too hard for you.”Leonard Jones When I was in middle school I came across some CDs that changed my view of worship. I listened to Passion, Tim Hughes, Matt Redman, and Delirious. But I also listened to some albums from Morningstar Ministries. The albums were full of spontaneous, 30 minute songs. Incredible musicians. Some weird stuff. But I loved it. One of the worship leaders was Leonard Jones. For 50 years Leonard has been serving in worship ministry, not only leading worship but raising up the next generation of worship leaders at Morningstar. Many of the well-known worship leaders you know were trained under Leonard. And I love that he’s sharing his wisdom on the podcast. One of my desires with this podcast is to get a broad view of the worship community and learn from the best in different streams – from catholic to charismatic and back. Prepare to be challenged… Click to Listen Show Sponsor #1 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 nathan@zamarinstruments.com.  Show Sponsor #2 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.  Maybe many of you use Planning Center to schedule your teams and organize your services. While that’s fantastic, it just scratches the surface of what PCO can do for you. If you’re looking to advance to Planning Center Ninja status, you need to use it as full church management software system. Planning Center provides Check-ins for your kids ministry, an online giving system, managing people and small groups, event registrations, resources, music stand, and a mobile app for your congregation. Crazy right? 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: Leonard’s story of salvationThe curious story of Morningstar musicChallenges for the Worship communityHow to play prophetic musicThe power of practiceWhy worship teams need to step up their intensityLeonard’s favorite instrumentsMusical trendsLeonard’s School, Revolution Worship School Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Zamar InstrumentsShow Sponsor: Planning CenterWebsite: Leonard JonesWebsite: Revolution Worship School 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 Leonard? You can leave a comment by clicking here. The post #217: Leonard Jones on Worship Trends, Prophetic Music, & Practice [Podcast] appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

Are you a songwriter? Do you and your team write songs for the local church and have a desire to record that music? Maybe you already have. Honestly, there’s no better guy to talk to than Brock Shinen. Brock is an attorney with a passion for the local church that helps numerous artists in the Christian Music space. In this interview we talk about the worship music industry, horror stories, success stories, and Brock’s new online course. If you’re a creative in the church, you don’t want to miss this one! Click to Listen Show Sponsor #1 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 nathan@zamarinstruments.com.  Show Sponsor #2 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.  Maybe many of you use Planning Center to schedule your teams and organize your services. While that’s fantastic, it just scratches the surface of what PCO can do for you. If you’re looking to advance to Planning Center Ninja status, you need to use it as full church management software system. Planning Center provides Check-ins for your kids ministry, an online giving system, managing people and small groups, event registrations, resources, music stand, and a mobile app for your congregation. Crazy right? 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: Braising lamb and why it’s awesomeBrock’s journey of being an attorney and serving the worship communityThe pros and cons of “the worship industry”Why Brock created The Worship Music Industry CourseMoving beyond creating an albumThe importance of clarity and unity between creative and executive pastorsHorror stories of local churches and worship recordingsYou finished the album. Now what?The importance of great marketingHow to frame your marketing Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Zamar InstrumentsShow Sponsor: Planning CenterCourse: Worship Music Industry CoursePodcast: Brock Shinen 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 Brock? You can leave a comment by clicking here. The post #216: Brock Shinen on The Worship Music Industry [Podcast] appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

I love having Brian Johnson on the podcast. He’s down to earth, real, and always full of incredible insight. In this interview we talk about his story and the circumstances surrounding his new book, “When God Becomes Real.” We discuss anxiety, Bethel Music, favorite songs, worship music, and more. Enjoy! Click to Listen Show Sponsor #1 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 nathan@zamarinstruments.com.  Show Sponsor #2 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.  Maybe many of you use Planning Center to schedule your teams and organize your services. While that’s fantastic, it just scratches the surface of what PCO can do for you. If you’re looking to advance to Planning Center Ninja status, you need to use it as full church management software system. Planning Center provides Check-ins for your kids ministry, an online giving system, managing people and small groups, event registrations, resources, music stand, and a mobile app for your congregation. Crazy right? 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: Brian’s testimony and battle with anxietyWhy the book was writtenParenting children through anxietyGoing deep with God in corporate worshipThe power of simple, vertical worship songsHow God doesn’t waste any part of your story Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Zamar InstrumentsShow Sponsor: Planning CenterBook: When God Becomes RealPodcast: Mark Batterson 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 Brian? You can leave a comment by clicking here. The post #215: Brian Johnson on Anxiety, Bethel Music, & When God Becomes Real [Podcast] appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

There’s a depth of wisdom and perspective that come from years in the trenches of local church ministry. Tim Foot is one of those heroes. Having been in worship ministry for 26 years, he brings so much wisdom to worship pastors around the world. As the Vice President of Experience at Slingshot Group, Tim and I work together to serve local churches with staffing and coaching. In this interview we talk about team culture, staying healthy, lead pastor/worship pastor dynamics, creative ideas from strong churches across the country, and the Worship Experience Lab in Denver this July. 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 nathan@zamarinstruments.com.  In This Episode You’ll Hear More About: Tim’s story of growing up in Tasmania Worship trends of the last 25 yearsWhat it means to “pastor” a roomThe balance of vertical and horizontal leadershipHow senior leaders can create a culture of “workjoy” in their teamsWhat a staff member can do when they feel like they’re in a toxic cultureCreative ideas from healthy, thriving culturesThe Worship Experience Gathering in Colorado Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Zamar InstrumentsThe Worship Experience Gathering 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 Tim? You can leave a comment by clicking here. The post #214: Tim Foot on Healthy Teams, Staffing, & Global Worship Trends [Podcast] appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

It’s always a treat to talk with Jon Egan. Jon has been the Worship Pastor at New Life Church in Colorado Springs for 18 years. For so many years he’s written incredible songs for the church like I Am Free, Overcome, and so many others. His new record “Unveil” is one of my favorites over the last couple years. In this conversation we talk about longevity in ministry, the heart behind the album, leading with strength and vulnerability, and so much more. Enjoy! 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 nathan@zamarinstruments.com.  In This Episode You’ll Hear More About: Jon’s 18 year journey at New Life ChurchThe background of Jon’s new album, “Unveil”Why worship artists are simplifying and getting back to the basicsVulnerability with our giftsWhy staying steady is more important than staying freshThe most surprising song on “Unveil” Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Zamar InstrumentsMusic: Unveil by Jon EganPodcast: Jon Egan on The Desperation Band, Miracles, God Songs, & Replacing YourselfMusic: People by Hillsong UNITED 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 Jon? You can leave a comment by clicking here. The post #213: Jon Egan on Vulnerable Worship Leading, Pursuing Jesus, & Staying Steady [Podcast] appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

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.