

Beyond Sunday Worship Leader Podcast
David Santistevan: Worship Leader, Blogger, Teacher
David Santistevan from the popular davidsantistevan.com blog dives into the heart of worship leading, worship ministry, songwriting, and making disciples. Discover how you can take your worship leadership to the next level through practical teaching, expert interviews, and the latest resources for worship leaders. From developing a discipleship strategy, engaging your congregation, writing your own songs, leading your best worship, and so much more, this podcast will help you become the worship leader you are called to be.
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May 4, 2018 • 34min
#182: Keith Getty on Congregational Singing, Writing Hymns, & The Power of Song [Podcast]
If songs are catechisms for our lives, we need to write better ones.” – Keith Getty
For years, Keith Getty has written hymns for the modern church. One of Getty’s best-loved songs, In Christ Alone, is still one of my favorite songs to sing with the people of God.
Keith and his wife Kristyn have traveled the world sharing songs and stirring up a spirit of true worship in the Church.
Here in this interview we discuss the Getty’s music ministry, writing hymns, the new book, the power of congregational singing, how to engage your church, rugby (yep), and more!
Seriously so much depth comes from this man. And maybe just a few things that will disrupt and challenge your thinking. The best kind of podcast, in my opinion.
Enjoy!
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Show Sponsor
This episode is brought to you by the Pads Live app from Coresound Pads.
Coresound Pads are my favorite pad loops on the market. If you’re looking for a way to raise the quality and sound of your worship team, this is probably the easiest way to do that.
And Coresound now has a powerful, easy-to-use pads-player app called PADS LIVE that helps you transform your worship service’s atmosphere INSTANTLY by downloading and playing their top-rated pad loops on the fly from your mobile device. This is an POWERFUL tool for worship leaders at any-size church.
If you go to PadsLive.com, you can link to download the app for FREE, which also comes with all of Coresound’s Pads in the key of D for free. You can let the pads loop infinitely, crossfade gently into the next pad or into silence, and build songs & playlists. And when you’re ready to unlock all 12 keys instead of just the key of D, you can purchase and download those pads directly within the app.
Now the app doesn’t take promo codes, BUT if you buy a Pads Bundle online from Coresound and use the promo code BEYONDSUNDAY, you’ll get an additional 20% off your purchase. And your online purchase WILL unlock those very same pads within the app, as well as let you download the 20-minute MP3s to use the pads elsewhere.
In This Episode You’ll Hear More About:
Why congregational singing is so important
The importance of singing in the life of a believer
The problem with a lot of modern worship
How to encourage congregational singing
Tips for writing hymns
Why we may need to write less songs & introduce less songs in church
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Show Sponsor: Pads Live by Coresound
Book: Sing: How Worship Transforms Your Life, Family, & Church by Keith Getty
Website: Gettymusic.com
Instagram: gettymusic
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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 Keith? You can leave a comment by clicking here.
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Apr 20, 2018 • 0sec
#181: Seth Mosley on Music Business, Commercial Songwriting, & Productivity [Podcast]
There’s very rarely a musical emergency.” – Seth Mosley
So great to have Seth Mosley back on the podcast. Seth is a Grammy-winning producer and one of the most sought-out songwriters in Christian music.
In this interview we talk about Seth’s Company, Full Circle Music, and all that is going on there in terms of songwriting, producing, publishing, and more.
What I love most about Seth is his heart for equipping artists. He and his team are constantly training and pouring into others.
Don’t miss this!
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Show Sponsor
This episode is brought to you by the Pads Live app from Coresound Pads.
Coresound Pads are my favorite pad loops on the market. If you’re looking for a way to raise the quality and sound of your worship team, this is probably the easiest way to do that.
And Coresound now has a powerful, easy-to-use pads-player app called PADS LIVE that helps you transform your worship service’s atmosphere INSTANTLY by downloading and playing their top-rated pad loops on the fly from your mobile device. This is an POWERFUL tool for worship leaders at any-size church.
If you go to PadsLive.com, you can link to download the app for FREE, which also comes with all of Coresound’s Pads in the key of D for free. You can let the pads loop infinitely, crossfade gently into the next pad or into silence, and build songs & playlists. And when you’re ready to unlock all 12 keys instead of just the key of D, you can purchase and download those pads directly within the app.
Now the app doesn’t take promo codes, BUT if you buy a Pads Bundle online from Coresound and use the promo code BEYONDSUNDAY, you’ll get an additional 20% off your purchase. And your online purchase WILL unlock those very same pads within the app, as well as let you download the 20-minute MP3s to use the pads elsewhere.
In This Episode You’ll Hear More About:
How to optimize your schedule for maximum productivity
How to work less hours and be more productive in the music business
The importance of self-education
The power of co-writing
How to make your songs more commercial
The drive for excellence and servanthood
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Show Sponsor: Pads Live
Website: Full Circle Music
Book: Song Maps: A New System to Write Your Best Lyrics by Simon Hawkins
Book: Writing Better Lyrics: The Essential Guide to Powerful Songwriting by Pat Pattison
Podcast: Seth Mosley on Songwriting, Producing, & Personal Development
Podcast: Made it in Music Podcast
Instagram: @officialfcmusic
Twitter: @officialfcmusic
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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 Seth? You can leave a comment by clicking here.
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Apr 11, 2018 • 0sec
#180: Andrew Peterson On Insecurity, Art, & Resurrection Letters [Podcast]
Could it be that it is our calling is to reveal the secret things of God to our brethren?” – George MacDonald
I love those songwriters who remind me of the power of a song. In a culture obsessed with quick, catchy, & easy, it’s refreshing to hear songs of substance that make you think, feel deeply, and help you worship.
I, for one, am grateful for Andrew Peterson. In this interview we discuss his songwriting process, self-doubt, insecurity, moviemaking, the new record, and more!
This is one of my favorites.
Enjoy!
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Show Sponsor
This episode is brought to you by the Pads Live app from Coresound Pads.
Coresound Pads are my favorite pad loops on the market. If you’re looking for a way to raise the quality and sound of your worship team, this is probably the easiest way to do that.
And Coresound now has a powerful, easy-to-use pads-player app called PADS LIVE that helps you transform your worship service’s atmosphere INSTANTLY by downloading and playing their top-rated pad loops on the fly from your mobile device. This is an POWERFUL tool for worship leaders at any-size church.
If you go to PadsLive.com, you can link to download the app for FREE, which also comes with all of Coresound’s Pads in the key of D for free. You can let the pads loop infinitely, crossfade gently into the next pad or into silence, and build songs & playlists. And when you’re ready to unlock all 12 keys instead of just the key of D, you can purchase and download those pads directly within the app.
Now the app doesn’t take promo codes, BUT if you buy a Pads Bundle online from Coresound and use the promo code BEYONDSUNDAY, you’ll get an additional 20% off your purchase. And your online purchase WILL unlock those very same pads within the app, as well as let you download the 20-minute MP3s to use the pads elsewhere.
In This Episode You’ll Hear More About:
Behind the scenes of making a feature film
The difference between the songwriting and book writing process
How constraints cause your creativity to thrive
How to combat feelings of self doubt as an artist.
The story of the Resurrection Letters projects
The place of lament in corporate worship
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Show Sponsor: Pads Live by Coresound
Music: Resurrection Letters Volume 1 by Andrew Peterson
Music: Resurrection Letters: Prologue EP by Andrew Peterson
Website: Andrew Peterson
Book: The Wingfeather Saga Book 1
Book: The Wingfeather Saga Book 2
Video: The Wingfeather Saga Short Film
Book: My Name is Asher Lev by Chaim Potok
Book: Surprised by Hope by N.T. Wright
Book: A Sacred Sorrow by Michael Card & Eugene Peterson
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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 Andrew? You can leave a comment by clicking here.
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Mar 30, 2018 • 39min
#179: Steffany Gretzinger on Struggle, Stage Presence, & Vulnerability in Music [Podcast]
I love those conversations that leave you feeling convicted. Challenged. Called higher.
After talking with Steffany Gretzinger I had to repent of my apathy. This girl is a bright flame for the glory of God. And her new music isn’t half bad either
We talk about the new album, stage presence, parenting, songwriting, mending relationships, and more.
This is so, so good!
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Show Sponsor
This episode is brought to you by the Pads Live app from Coresound Pads.
Coresound Pads are my favorite pad loops on the market. If you’re looking for a way to raise the quality and sound of your worship team, this is probably the easiest way to do that.
And Coresound now has a powerful, easy-to-use pads-player app called PADS LIVE that helps you transform your worship service’s atmosphere INSTANTLY by downloading and playing their top-rated pad loops on the fly from your mobile device. This is an POWERFUL tool for worship leaders at any-size church.
If you go to PadsLive.com, you can link to download the app for FREE, which also comes with all of Coresound’s Pads in the key of D for free. You can let the pads loop infinitely, crossfade gently into the next pad or into silence, and build songs & playlists. And when you’re ready to unlock all 12 keys instead of just the key of D, you can purchase and download those pads directly within the app.
Now the app doesn’t take promo codes, BUT if you buy a Pads Bundle online from Coresound and use the promo code BEYONDSUNDAY, you’ll get an additional 20% off your purchase. And your online purchase WILL unlock those very same pads within the app, as well as let you download the 20-minute MP3s to use the pads elsewhere.
In This Episode You’ll Hear More About:
What parenting has taught Steffany about God & life
How to introduce your child to Jesus
The truth about stage presence
The struggle behind the making of the new album, Blackout
Relational struggle and how to fight for love
Steffany’s influences
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Show Sponsor: Pads Live by Coresound
Music: Blackout by Steffany Gretzinger
Book: The Jesus Storybook Bible
Video: Steffany Gretzinger Live Concert
Podcast: Steffany Gretzinger on God’s Presence, Leading Yourself in Worship, & the New Album
Twitter: @steffgretz
Instagram: @steffanydawn
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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 Steffany? You can leave a comment by clicking here.
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Mar 24, 2018 • 46min
#178: Brett Younker & Melodie Malone on Passion, Leading People, & The Next Generation [Podcast]
We continually try to put the cross in front of people.” – Melodie Malone
Any chance I get to talk to anyone from the Passion movement is a good day. I love this ministry and how they’ve led the next generation to abandon for Jesus for so many years.
This podcast is a chat with Brett Younker & Melodie Malone from the Passion Band. We talk about the new record, Whole Heart, as well as leading youth in worship, favorite songs, shepherding people, Passion 2018, and more.
Some serious heart stuff in here, my friends. Get ready!
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Show Sponsor
This episode is brought to you by the Pads Live app from Coresound Pads.
Coresound Pads are my favorite pad loops on the market. If you’re looking for a way to raise the quality and sound of your worship team, this is probably the easiest way to do that.
And Coresound now has a powerful, easy-to-use pads-player app called PADS LIVE that helps you transform your worship service’s atmosphere INSTANTLY by downloading and playing their top-rated pad loops on the fly from your mobile device. This is an POWERFUL tool for worship leaders at any-size church.
If you go to PadsLive.com, you can link to download the app for FREE, which also comes with all of Coresound’s Pads in the key of D for free. You can let the pads loop infinitely, crossfade gently into the next pad or into silence, and build songs & playlists. And when you’re ready to unlock all 12 keys instead of just the key of D, you can purchase and download those pads directly within the app.
Now the app doesn’t take promo codes, BUT if you buy a Pads Bundle online from Coresound and use the promo code BEYONDSUNDAY, you’ll get an additional 20% off your purchase. And your online purchase WILL unlock those very same pads within the app, as well as let you download the 20-minute MP3s to use the pads elsewhere.
In This Episode You’ll Hear More About:
The best brunch spots in Atlanta
Brett & Melodie’s journey into leading worship
The difference between leading songs & leading people
How to break the consumerist mindset in corporate worship
Highlights from Passion 2018
Tips for leading youth in worship
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Show Sponsor: Pads Live by Coresound
Music: Whole Heart by Passion
Website: Passion Music
Website: Superica
Website: West Egg Cafe
Podcast: Louie Giglio on Killing Giants, Passion, & the Trap of the Stage
Podcast: Kristian Stanfill on the Passion Movement, Leading Worship, & Fighting for Songs
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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 Brett & Melodie? You can leave a comment by clicking here.
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Mar 8, 2018 • 39min
#177: Cory Asbury on Humility, Songwriting Discipline, & Reckless Love [Podcast]
The grave became the stage for Heaven’s glory.” – Cory Asbury
The best artists are those whose story isn’t just the writing of a great song, but a life lived for something more. Cory Asbury is one of those artists.
He lives a real life in God, loves his family, and faithfully serves Jesus even though he’s written the biggest song in Christian music right now.
In this interview we talk about the whole album Reckless Love, songwriting, being a Father, God-encounter stories, and how he’s grown as a worship leader. So, so good.
Enjoy!
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Show Sponsor
This episode is brought to you by the Pads Live app from Coresound Pads.
Coresound Pads are my favorite pad loops on the market. If you’re looking for a way to raise the quality and sound of your worship team, this is probably the easiest way to do that.
And Coresound now has a powerful, easy-to-use pads-player app called PADS LIVE that helps you transform your worship service’s atmosphere INSTANTLY by downloading and playing their top-rated pad loops on the fly from your mobile device. This is an POWERFUL tool for worship leaders at any-size church.
If you go to PadsLive.com, you can link to download the app for FREE, which also comes with all of Coresound’s Pads in the key of D for free. You can let the pads loop infinitely, crossfade gently into the next pad or into silence, and build songs & playlists. And when you’re ready to unlock all 12 keys instead of just the key of D, you can purchase and download those pads directly within the app.
Now the app doesn’t take promo codes, BUT if you buy a Pads Bundle online from Coresound and use the promo code BEYONDSUNDAY, you’ll get an additional 20% off your purchase. And your online purchase WILL unlock those very same pads within the app, as well as let you download the 20-minute MP3s to use the pads elsewhere.
In This Episode You’ll Hear More About:
The importance of humility
The story of how Cory arrived at IHOP
Three words that changed Cory’s life
How being a Father has influenced the new record
Why the music production sounds the way it does
Cory’s favorite songs
The discipline of songwriting
The momentum of Reckless Love
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Show Sponsor: Pads Live by Coresound
Music: Reckless Love by Cory Asbury
Instagram: @coryasbury
Twitter: @coryasbury
Facebook: @coryasburymusic
Website: Radiant Church
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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 Cory? You can leave a comment by clicking here.
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Mar 2, 2018 • 53min
#176: Elevation Worship on Diversity, Team Discipleship, & Elevation Collective [Podcast]
What a treat to welcome Chris Brown & Jane Williams from Elevation Worship. Chris has been on the podcast before and many of you know him as one of the lead voices of Elevation Worship. Jane, once an intern with Elevation – under Chris – is now overseeing the discipling and leading of worship leaders at Elevation Church.
In this episode we talk about the new Elevation Collective album, reading books as a team, devos, vulnerability, favorite songs, and more.
This is DEEP stuff, but so good for the soul.
Enjoy!
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Show Sponsor
This episode is brought to you by the Pads Live app from Coresound Pads.
Coresound Pads are my favorite pad loops on the market. If you’re looking for a way to raise the quality and sound of your worship team, this is probably the easiest way to do that.
And Coresound now has a powerful, easy-to-use pads-player app called PADS LIVE that helps you transform your worship service’s atmosphere INSTANTLY by downloading and playing their top-rated pad loops on the fly from your mobile device. This is an POWERFUL tool for worship leaders at any-size church.
If you go to PadsLive.com, you can link to download the app for FREE, which also comes with all of Coresound’s Pads in the key of D for free. You can let the pads loop infinitely, crossfade gently into the next pad or into silence, and build songs & playlists. And when you’re ready to unlock all 12 keys instead of just the key of D, you can purchase and download those pads directly within the app.
Now the app doesn’t take promo codes, BUT if you buy a Pads Bundle online from Coresound and use the promo code BEYONDSUNDAY, you’ll get an additional 20% off your purchase. And your online purchase WILL unlock those very same pads within the app, as well as let you download the 20-minute MP3s to use the pads elsewhere.
In This Episode You’ll Hear More About:
Heart lessons about worship
Reading books as a worship team
How Elevation is doing discipleship as a worship department
The 5 A’s of Elevation’s team culture
Why we need to be more vulnerable
The backstory of Elevation Collective
Chris & Jane’s favorite Elevation songs to lead
The truth behind diversity in worship
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Show Sponsor: Pads Live App by Coresound
Music: Evidence by Elevation Collective
Book: The Ragamuffin Gospel by Brennan Manning
Book: The Furious Longing of God by Brennan Manning
Book: Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyer
Book: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
Book: The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown
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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 & Jane? You can leave a comment by clicking here.
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Feb 23, 2018 • 49min
#175: From Idea To iTunes: The Process of Recording a Live Worship Album [Podcast]
Well I’m especially excited today because our new record from Allison Park Worship, Here & Now, is released! So ready for these songs to reach your ears and your hearts.
To celebrate the release, I sat down with the Experiences Director at Allison Park Church, my good friend Brendon Robinson, to talk about the process of making this record.
Hopefully you’ll take away some tips for your own projects in regards to mic’ing drums, getting good bass tone, specific gear to use, best practices, and more.
Enjoy!
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Show Sponsor #1
This episode is brought to you by Elevation Collective, a special new project featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Israel Houghton, Travis Greene, Tye Tribbett, Kierra Sheard, and The Walls Group.
It’s rare for a weekend to go by where I don’t lead a song by Elevation Worship. Their songs are rooted in the life of the local church and are straight up powerful declarations of truth. And this new record breathes such life into some of their best songs like Here as in Heaven, Do it Again, O Come to the Altar, Resurrecting, and more.
Be sure to download “Evidence” on iTunes today!
Show Sponsor #2
This episode is also brought to you by the Pads Live app from Coresound Pads.
Coresound Pads are my favorite pad loops on the market. If you’re looking for a way to raise the quality and sound of your worship team, this is probably the easiest way to do that.
And Coresound now has a powerful, easy-to-use pads-player app called PADS LIVE that helps you transform your worship service’s atmosphere INSTANTLY by downloading and playing their top-rated pad loops on the fly from your mobile device. This is an POWERFUL tool for worship leaders at any-size church.
If you go to PadsLive.com, you can link to download the app for FREE, which also comes with all of Coresound’s Pads in the key of D for free. You can let the pads loop infinitely, crossfade gently into the next pad or into silence, and build songs & playlists. And when you’re ready to unlock all 12 keys instead of just the key of D, you can purchase and download those pads directly within the app.
Now the app doesn’t take promo codes, BUT if you buy a Pads Bundle online from Coresound and use the promo code BEYONDSUNDAY, you’ll get an additional 20% off your purchase. And your online purchase WILL unlock those very same pads within the app, as well as let you download the 20-minute MP3s to use the pads elsewhere.
In This Episode You’ll Hear More About:
How to optimize your sound system with the gear you have
Why you need to “work the source” with your system
Mics you need for live recordings
How to mic a drum kit.
Using drum samples.
How to get solid bass tone.
The importance of introducing original songs to your church.
How to make the live recording process for a church smoother.
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Show Sponsor: Elevation Collective
Show Sponsor: Pads Live by Coresound
Music: Here & Now by Allison Park Worship
Website: Brendon Robinson
Website: Allison Park Worship
Gear: DPA D:facto Mic
Gear: Lectrosonics wireless mics
Gear: Yamaha TF series consoles
Software: That Sound Drum Samples
Software: Trigger by Steven Slate
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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 Brendon? You can leave a comment by clicking here.
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Feb 15, 2018 • 45min
#174: Brad & Rebekah on Disciplined Dreaming, Networking, & Writing Songs for the Church [Podcast]
Honored to have my good friends Brad & Rebekah Bichsel on the show today. Brad & Rebekah travel the world, leading worship & equipping worship teams.
But this interview is about so much more than music. Sure, we talk about their great new record but the story behind it is even more compelling. They interviewed over 50 senior pastors, asking them the question, “What do our songs need?” From there they went to the writers room to collaborating with many songwriters. The sole desire? To serve the church.
So we talk about that process, but also coffee, networking, songwriting, and more. Enjoy!
Click to Listen
Show Sponsor #1
This episode is brought to you by Elevation Collective, a special new project featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Israel Houghton, Travis Greene, Tye Tribbett, Kierra Sheard, and The Walls Group.
It’s rare for a weekend to go by where I don’t lead a song by Elevation Worship. Their songs are rooted in the life of the local church and are straight up powerful declarations of truth. And this new record breathes such life into some of their best songs like Here as in Heaven, Do it Again, O Come to the Altar, Resurrecting, and more.
Be sure to download “Evidence” on iTunes today!
Show Sponsor #2
This episode is also brought to you by the Pads Live app from Coresound Pads.
Coresound Pads are my favorite pad loops on the market. If you’re looking for a way to raise the quality and sound of your worship team, this is probably the easiest way to do that.
And Coresound now has a powerful, easy-to-use pads-player app called PADS LIVE that helps you transform your worship service’s atmosphere INSTANTLY by downloading and playing their top-rated pad loops on the fly from your mobile device. This is an POWERFUL tool for worship leaders at any-size church.
If you go to PadsLive.com, you can link to download the app for FREE, which also comes with all of Coresound’s Pads in the key of D for free. You can let the pads loop infinitely, crossfade gently into the next pad or into silence, and build songs & playlists. And when you’re ready to unlock all 12 keys instead of just the key of D, you can purchase and download those pads directly within the app.
Now the app doesn’t take promo codes, BUT if you buy a Pads Bundle online from Coresound and use the promo code BEYONDSUNDAY, you’ll get an additional 20% off your purchase. And your online purchase WILL unlock those very same pads within the app, as well as let you download the 20-minute MP3s to use the pads elsewhere.
In This Episode You’ll Hear More About:
Brad’s top 3 coffee shops in the US (and beyond).
The balance between dreaming and getting stuff done.
What pastors want their worship leaders & songwriters to know.
The power of boundaries & parameters in songwriting.
How to be a good networker.
Choosing ministry opportunities based on what God wants, not what we want.
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Show Sponsor: Elevation Collective
Show Sponsor: Pads Live by Coresound
Music: Sound of Heaven by Brad & Rebekah
Website: Brad & Rebekah
Website: Mad Cap Coffee
Website: Intelligentsia Venice
Website: Stereoscope Coffee
Website: John Smith Coffee
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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 Brad & Rebekah? You can leave a comment by clicking here.
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Feb 2, 2018 • 45min
#173: Corey Voss On Being A Worship Pastor, Writing Melody, & Leading Spontaneous Worship [Podcast]
If I could tell young worship leaders one thing, it’s “Don’t be afraid” – Corey Voss
So great to have Corey Voss on the podcast this week. Corey is a Worship Pastor at Gateway Church in Shelbyville, TN and a worship leader/songwriter with Integrity Music.
We get practical in this chat – rehearsal tips, to audition or not to audition, melody writing, building momentum in your team, spontaneous worship, essential oils, and more.
Enjoy!
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Show Sponsor #1
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Available now is the brand new single, “Do It Again”- which I believe is one of the best worship songs as of late. If you haven’t led this song yet, you and your church is missing out. The song just helps faith to arise in the room and this new version with Travis Greene and Kierra Sheard is amazing.
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Show Sponsor #2
This episode is also brought to you by the Pads Live app from Coresound Pads.
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Now the app doesn’t take promo codes, BUT if you buy a Pads Bundle online from Coresound and use the promo code BEYONDSUNDAY, you’ll get an additional 20% off your purchase. And your online purchase WILL unlock those very same pads within the app, as well as let you download the 20-minute MP3s to use the pads elsewhere.
In This Episode You’ll Hear More About:
Advice for young worship leaders
The shift from being a worship leader to a worship director/pastor
The power of delegating
Using a talk back mic as a music director
How to lead your church and band in spontaneous worship
Building a culture of praise
Crafting melody
The power of boundaries in songwriting
Songwriting filters for church
To audition or not to audition?
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Show Sponsor: Elevation Collective
Show Sponsor: Pads Live by Coresound
Music: Songs of Heaven & Earth by Corey Voss
Podcast: Crystal Yates on Leading With Compassion, Being Sent, & Vulnerability
Instagram: @coreyvoss
Twitter: @coreyvoss
Website: Gateway Shelbyville
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