
Beyond Sunday Worship Leader Podcast
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.
Latest episodes

Jun 24, 2024 • 48min
#320: Kim Walker-Smith On The Worship Industry, Our Inner Life, & Protecting Our Children’s Innocence
Topics Covered:
Kim’s journey to become a worship leader
The truth about calling
Why our internal world needs to be cultivated
Influential leaders
The story behind the song, “Mama”
Resources Mentioned:
Show Sponsor: Beyond Sunday Backstage
Show Sponsor: Planning Center
Trample by Kim Walker Smith
Worship Circle
Show Sponsor #1: Beyond Sunday Backstage (Coaching Community)
The Beyond Sunday Worship Coaching Community is now open! I’ve wanted to create a group coaching community for a while and that time is now!
Beyond Sunday Backstage is a low-cost coaching community designed to give you year-round support as a worship leader.
For $49/month, here’s what’s included:
Bi-Weekly LIVE coaching calls focused on your specific challenges/questions (no need for perfect attendance…make it work for you)
Monthly MASTER CLASSES that dive deep into specific tools, strategies, and tactics for your worship ministry (taught by me and other special guests).
Exclusive guest Q&A’s/hangouts with guests from the Beyond Sunday Podcast
Full access to my beginner keys video course, Learn Worship Keys (plus full access to all future courses).
Downloads of The Worship Songwriter & Beyond Sunday eBooks
Access to an exclusive “Off Facebook” private community of worship leaders
Songwriting training throughout the year and group co-writes with me and others in the community
Exclusive LIVE access to Beyond Sunday Podcast interviews to ask questions (via chat) in real time.
No long term contracts. Cancel anytime. But I know you’re going to love it. Join us backstage!
Show Sponsor #2:
My goal in this podcast is to help you grow as a worship leader. Of course that includes your formation, but it isn’t limited to that—it’s also with practical tools to help you in your ministry.
It’s hard to talk about being a worship leader without mentioning Planning Center. As you know, I’m a huge fan. A lot of you are already using Planning Center Services to schedule your volunteers, plan your worship services, and give your team the tools they need to learn their music. But with Planning Center People, you can stay even more engaged with your volunteers and anyone looking for how to get plugged in.
First, some good news: People is completely free with any Planning Center subscription. No, you didn’t hear me wrong—it’s free. Second, some better news: you can use People to add new volunteers to your teams quickly and automatically.
In People, you can make forms for anyone interested in volunteering, put them in a step-by-step training workflow, and then automatically add them to Services to schedule them for the right team. And that’s just one way you can use People. From sending automated emails and seeing church-wide engagement to organizing your member database and keeping information up-to-date, there’s tons you can do.
So go to planningcenter.com to use People for free.
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Jun 17, 2024 • 44min
#319: Skye Reedy on Difficult Seasons, The Healing Power of God, & New Music
Topics Covered:
How Skye got involved with music
Early influences
Dealing with pain and disappointment
What Skye learned about worship from Michael W Smith
How to develop authenticity as a worship leader
The power of mentorship
Growing in confidence
Skye’s new music
Resources Mentioned:
Show Sponsor: Beyond Sunday Backstage
Show Sponsor: Planning Center
Your Church by Skye Reedy
Skye Reedy
Show Sponsor #1: Beyond Sunday Backstage (Coaching Community)
The Beyond Sunday Worship Coaching Community is now open! I’ve wanted to create a group coaching community for a while and that time is now!
Beyond Sunday Backstage is a low-cost coaching community designed to give you year-round support as a worship leader.
For $49/month, here’s what’s included:
Bi-Weekly LIVE coaching calls focused on your specific challenges/questions (no need for perfect attendance…make it work for you)
Monthly MASTER CLASSES that dive deep into specific tools, strategies, and tactics for your worship ministry (taught by me and other special guests).
Exclusive guest Q&A’s/hangouts with guests from the Beyond Sunday Podcast
Full access to my beginner keys video course, Learn Worship Keys (plus full access to all future courses).
Downloads of The Worship Songwriter & Beyond Sunday eBooks
Access to an exclusive “Off Facebook” private community of worship leaders
Songwriting training throughout the year and group co-writes with me and others in the community
Exclusive LIVE access to Beyond Sunday Podcast interviews to ask questions (via chat) in real time.
No long term contracts. Cancel anytime. But I know you’re going to love it. Join us backstage!
Show Sponsor #2:
My goal in this podcast is to help you grow as a worship leader. Of course that includes your formation, but it isn’t limited to that—it’s also with practical tools to help you in your ministry.
It’s hard to talk about being a worship leader without mentioning Planning Center. As you know, I’m a huge fan. A lot of you are already using Planning Center Services to schedule your volunteers, plan your worship services, and give your team the tools they need to learn their music. But with Planning Center People, you can stay even more engaged with your volunteers and anyone looking for how to get plugged in.
First, some good news: People is completely free with any Planning Center subscription. No, you didn’t hear me wrong—it’s free. Second, some better news: you can use People to add new volunteers to your teams quickly and automatically.
In People, you can make forms for anyone interested in volunteering, put them in a step-by-step training workflow, and then automatically add them to Services to schedule them for the right team. And that’s just one way you can use People. From sending automated emails and seeing church-wide engagement to organizing your member database and keeping information up-to-date, there’s tons you can do.
So go to planningcenter.com to use People for free.
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Jun 10, 2024 • 0sec
#318: Jon Guerra on Devotional Songwriting, Sunday & Monday Worship, & Spiritual Formation
Topics Covered:
How Jon got started as a songwriter
The difference between a gesture and a posture in songwriting
Monday morning prayer music
Why our Sunday morning worship needs to tell a more honest story
Comparing the writing of hymns and modern songs
Devotional Songwriting Masterclass
Resources Mentioned:
Show Sponsor: Beyond Sunday Backstage
Show Sponsor: Planning Center
Devotional Songwriting Masterclass by Jon Guerra
Jon Guerra Music
Three Gifts by Jon Guerra & Liturgical Folk
Show Sponsor #1: Beyond Sunday Backstage (Coaching Community)
The Beyond Sunday Worship Coaching Community is now open! I’ve wanted to create a group coaching community for a while and that time is now!
Beyond Sunday Backstage is a low-cost coaching community designed to give you year-round support as a worship leader.
For $49/month, here’s what’s included:
Bi-Weekly LIVE coaching calls focused on your specific challenges/questions (no need for perfect attendance…make it work for you)
Monthly MASTER CLASSES that dive deep into specific tools, strategies, and tactics for your worship ministry (taught by me and other special guests).
Exclusive guest Q&A’s/hangouts with guests from the Beyond Sunday Podcast
Full access to my beginner keys video course, Learn Worship Keys (plus full access to all future courses).
Downloads of The Worship Songwriter & Beyond Sunday eBooks
Access to an exclusive “Off Facebook” private community of worship leaders
Songwriting training throughout the year and group co-writes with me and others in the community
Exclusive LIVE access to Beyond Sunday Podcast interviews to ask questions (via chat) in real time.
No long term contracts. Cancel anytime. But I know you’re going to love it. Join us backstage!
Show Sponsor #2:
My goal in this podcast is to help you grow as a worship leader. Of course that includes your formation, but it isn’t limited to that—it’s also with practical tools to help you in your ministry.
It’s hard to talk about being a worship leader without mentioning Planning Center. As you know, I’m a huge fan. A lot of you are already using Planning Center Services to schedule your volunteers, plan your worship services, and give your team the tools they need to learn their music. But with Planning Center People, you can stay even more engaged with your volunteers and anyone looking for how to get plugged in.
First, some good news: People is completely free with any Planning Center subscription. No, you didn’t hear me wrong—it’s free. Second, some better news: you can use People to add new volunteers to your teams quickly and automatically.
In People, you can make forms for anyone interested in volunteering, put them in a step-by-step training workflow, and then automatically add them to Services to schedule them for the right team. And that’s just one way you can use People. From sending automated emails and seeing church-wide engagement to organizing your member database and keeping information up-to-date, there’s tons you can do.
So go to planningcenter.com to use People for free.
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Jun 3, 2024 • 0sec
#317: Crowder on New Music, Writing Hacks, & Song Stories
Show Sponsor #1: Beyond Sunday Backstage (Coaching Community)
The Beyond Sunday Worship Coaching Community is now open! I’ve wanted to create a group coaching community for a while and that time is now!
Beyond Sunday Backstage is a low-cost coaching community designed to give you year-round support as a worship leader.
For $49/month, here’s what’s included:
Bi-Weekly LIVE coaching calls focused on your specific challenges/questions (no need for perfect attendance…make it work for you)
Monthly MASTER CLASSES that dive deep into specific tools, strategies, and tactics for your worship ministry (taught by me and other special guests).
Exclusive guest Q&A’s/hangouts with guests from the Beyond Sunday Podcast
Full access to my beginner keys video course, Learn Worship Keys (plus full access to all future courses).
Downloads of The Worship Songwriter & Beyond Sunday eBooks
Access to an exclusive “Off Facebook” private community of worship leaders
Songwriting training throughout the year and group co-writes with me and others in the community
Exclusive LIVE access to Beyond Sunday Podcast interviews to ask questions (via chat) in real time.
No long term contracts. Cancel anytime. But I know you’re going to love it. Join us backstage!
Show Sponsor #2:
My goal in this podcast is to help you grow as a worship leader. Of course that includes your formation, but it isn’t limited to that—it’s also with practical tools to help you in your ministry.
It’s hard to talk about being a worship leader without mentioning Planning Center. As you know, I’m a huge fan. A lot of you are already using Planning Center Services to schedule your volunteers, plan your worship services, and give your team the tools they need to learn their music. But with Planning Center People, you can stay even more engaged with your volunteers and anyone looking for how to get plugged in.
First, some good news: People is completely free with any Planning Center subscription. No, you didn’t hear me wrong—it’s free. Second, some better news: you can use People to add new volunteers to your teams quickly and automatically.
In People, you can make forms for anyone interested in volunteering, put them in a step-by-step training workflow, and then automatically add them to Services to schedule them for the right team. And that’s just one way you can use People. From sending automated emails and seeing church-wide engagement to organizing your member database and keeping information up-to-date, there’s tons you can do.
So go to planningcenter.com to use People for free.
Resources Mentioned:
Show Sponsor: Beyond Sunday Backstage
Show Sponsor: Planning Center
The Exile by Crowder
Topics Covered:
A day in the life of Crowder
The surprising power of mundane moments
Using song titles as a springboard for songwriting
The Crowder album trilogies
CCM and Worship Music categories
The corporate nature of vertical and horizontal songs
The story behind writing O Praise Him
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May 27, 2024 • 0sec
#316: Matt Chandler on God’s Vision For The Church, The Power of Singing, & The Creative Process
Show Sponsor #1: Beyond Sunday Backstage (Coaching Community)
The Beyond Sunday Worship Coaching Community is now open! I’ve wanted to create a group coaching community for a while and that time is now!
Beyond Sunday Backstage is a low-cost coaching community designed to give you year-round support as a worship leader.
For $49/month, here’s what’s included:
Bi-Weekly LIVE coaching calls focused on your specific challenges/questions (no need for perfect attendance…make it work for you)
Monthly MASTER CLASSES that dive deep into specific tools, strategies, and tactics for your worship ministry (taught by me and other special guests).
Exclusive guest Q&A’s/hangouts with guests from the Beyond Sunday Podcast
Full access to my beginner keys video course, Learn Worship Keys (plus full access to all future courses).
Downloads of The Worship Songwriter & Beyond Sunday eBooks
Access to an exclusive “Off Facebook” private community of worship leaders
Songwriting training throughout the year and group co-writes with me and others in the community
Exclusive LIVE access to Beyond Sunday Podcast interviews to ask questions (via chat) in real time.
No long term contracts. Cancel anytime. But I know you’re going to love it. Join us backstage!
Show Sponsor #2:
My goal in this podcast is to help you grow as a worship leader. Of course that includes your formation, but it isn’t limited to that—it’s also with practical tools to help you in your ministry.
It’s hard to talk about being a worship leader without mentioning Planning Center. As you know, I’m a huge fan. A lot of you are already using Planning Center Services to schedule your volunteers, plan your worship services, and give your team the tools they need to learn their music. But with Planning Center People, you can stay even more engaged with your volunteers and anyone looking for how to get plugged in.
First, some good news: People is completely free with any Planning Center subscription. No, you didn’t hear me wrong—it’s free. Second, some better news: you can use People to add new volunteers to your teams quickly and automatically.
In People, you can make forms for anyone interested in volunteering, put them in a step-by-step training workflow, and then automatically add them to Services to schedule them for the right team. And that’s just one way you can use People. From sending automated emails and seeing church-wide engagement to organizing your member database and keeping information up-to-date, there’s tons you can do.
So go to planningcenter.com to use People for free.
Topics Covered:
Lord of the Rings, A Thief in the Night, Stranger Things references
The influence of J.I. Packer and John Piper
Matt’s call to ministry and his early days of ministry challenges
Why Matt wrote a book on the book of Revelation
What God is calling the body of Christ to
666 and what the mark of the beast is
A primer on hermeneutics
Why we sing and the power of Negro spirituals
The creative process
Resources Mentioned:
Show Sponsor: Beyond Sunday Backstage
Show Sponsor: Planning Center
The Overcomes: God’s Vision For You to Thrive in an Age of Anxiety and Outrage by Matt Chandler
Book Website
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May 20, 2024 • 56min
#315: Alexander Pappas on Believing for Revival, Writing Better Melodies, & Early Young & Free Days
Show Sponsor #1: Beyond Sunday Backstage (Coaching Community)
The Beyond Sunday Worship Coaching Community is now open! I’ve wanted to create a group coaching community for a while and that time is now!
Beyond Sunday Backstage is a low-cost coaching community designed to give you year-round support as a worship leader.
For $49/month, here’s what’s included:
Bi-Weekly LIVE coaching calls focused on your specific challenges/questions (no need for perfect attendance…make it work for you)
Monthly MASTER CLASSES that dive deep into specific tools, strategies, and tactics for your worship ministry (taught by me and other special guests).
Exclusive guest Q&A’s/hangouts with guests from the Beyond Sunday Podcast
Full access to my beginner keys video course, Learn Worship Keys (plus full access to all future courses).
Downloads of The Worship Songwriter & Beyond Sunday eBooks
Access to an exclusive “Off Facebook” private community of worship leaders
Songwriting training throughout the year and group co-writes with me and others in the community
Exclusive LIVE access to Beyond Sunday Podcast interviews to ask questions (via chat) in real time.
No long term contracts. Cancel anytime. But I know you’re going to love it. Join us backstage!
Show Sponsor #2:
My goal in this podcast is to help you grow as a worship leader. Of course that includes your formation, but it isn’t limited to that—it’s also with practical tools to help you in your ministry.
It’s hard to talk about being a worship leader without mentioning Planning Center. As you know, I’m a huge fan. A lot of you are already using Planning Center Services to schedule your volunteers, plan your worship services, and give your team the tools they need to learn their music. But with Planning Center People, you can stay even more engaged with your volunteers and anyone looking for how to get plugged in.
First, some good news: People is completely free with any Planning Center subscription. No, you didn’t hear me wrong—it’s free. Second, some better news: you can use People to add new volunteers to your teams quickly and automatically.
In People, you can make forms for anyone interested in volunteering, put them in a step-by-step training workflow, and then automatically add them to Services to schedule them for the right team. And that’s just one way you can use People. From sending automated emails and seeing church-wide engagement to organizing your member database and keeping information up-to-date, there’s tons you can do.
So go to planningcenter.com to use People for free.
Topics Covered:
Alexander’s previous role as a Creative Pastor at Hillsong
How to write better melodies
Revival
The writing of “Alive”
The early days of Hillsong Young & Free
Resources Mentioned:
Show Sponsor: Beyond Sunday Backstage
Show Sponsor: Planning Center
Alexander Pappas
A Great Awakening by Alexander Pappas
Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools by Tyler Staton
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May 13, 2024 • 56min
#314: Sarah Kroger on Brutal Honesty, Wrestling With Doubt, & Songs of Hope
Show Sponsor #1: Beyond Sunday Backstage (Coaching Community)
The Beyond Sunday Worship Coaching Community is now open! I’ve wanted to create a group coaching community for a while and that time is now!
Beyond Sunday Backstage is a low-cost coaching community designed to give you year-round support as a worship leader.
For $49/month, here’s what’s included:
Bi-Weekly LIVE coaching calls focused on your specific challenges/questions (no need for perfect attendance…make it work for you)
Monthly MASTER CLASSES that dive deep into specific tools, strategies, and tactics for your worship ministry (taught by me and other special guests).
Exclusive guest Q&A’s/hangouts with guests from the Beyond Sunday Podcast
Full access to my beginner keys video course, Learn Worship Keys (plus full access to all future courses).
Downloads of The Worship Songwriter & Beyond Sunday eBooks
Access to an exclusive “Off Facebook” private community of worship leaders
Songwriting training throughout the year and group co-writes with me and others in the community
Exclusive LIVE access to Beyond Sunday Podcast interviews to ask questions (via chat) in real time.
No long term contracts. Cancel anytime. But I know you’re going to love it. Join us backstage!
Show Sponsor #2:
My goal in this podcast is to help you grow as a worship leader. Of course that includes your formation, but it isn’t limited to that—it’s also with practical tools to help you in your ministry.
It’s hard to talk about being a worship leader without mentioning Planning Center. As you know, I’m a huge fan. A lot of you are already using Planning Center Services to schedule your volunteers, plan your worship services, and give your team the tools they need to learn their music. But with Planning Center People, you can stay even more engaged with your volunteers and anyone looking for how to get plugged in.
First, some good news: People is completely free with any Planning Center subscription. No, you didn’t hear me wrong—it’s free. Second, some better news: you can use People to add new volunteers to your teams quickly and automatically.
In People, you can make forms for anyone interested in volunteering, put them in a step-by-step training workflow, and then automatically add them to Services to schedule them for the right team. And that’s just one way you can use People. From sending automated emails and seeing church-wide engagement to organizing your member database and keeping information up-to-date, there’s tons you can do.
So go to planningcenter.com to use People for free.
Topics Covered:
Coffee and sourdough
Sarah’s story of becoming a worship leader
Finding Jesus in all kinds of music
Songwriting process
The beauty of co-writing
What it was like writing with Leland and Matt Maher
Struggling with faith, doubt, & dry seasons
Resources Mentioned:
Show Sponsor: Beyond Sunday Backstage
Show Sponsor: Planning Center
Sarah Kroger
Pre-Save Sarah’s new album
The Night is Normal: A Guide Through Spiritual Pain by Alicia Britt Chole
Sarah’s Instagram: @skroger
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May 6, 2024 • 1h 4min
#313: Derek Johnson on Being a Worship Pastor, Building Healthy Teams, & Jesus Culture Music
Show Sponsor #1: Beyond Sunday Backstage (Coaching Community)
The Beyond Sunday Worship Coaching Community is now open! I’ve wanted to create a group coaching community for a while and that time is now!
Beyond Sunday Backstage is a low-cost coaching community designed to give you year-round support as a worship leader.
For $49/month, here’s what’s included:
Bi-Weekly LIVE coaching calls focused on your specific challenges/questions (no need for perfect attendance…make it work for you)
Monthly MASTER CLASSES that dive deep into specific tools, strategies, and tactics for your worship ministry (taught by me and other special guests).
Exclusive guest Q&A’s/hangouts with guests from the Beyond Sunday Podcast
Full access to my beginner keys video course, Learn Worship Keys (plus full access to all future courses).
Downloads of The Worship Songwriter & Beyond Sunday eBooks
Access to an exclusive “Off Facebook” private community of worship leaders
Songwriting training throughout the year and group co-writes with me and others in the community
Exclusive LIVE access to Beyond Sunday Podcast interviews to ask questions (via chat) in real time.
No long term contracts. Cancel anytime. But I know you’re going to love it. Join us backstage!
Show Sponsor #2:
My goal in this podcast is to help you grow as a worship leader. Of course that includes your formation, but it isn’t limited to that—it’s also with practical tools to help you in your ministry.
It’s hard to talk about being a worship leader without mentioning Planning Center. As you know, I’m a huge fan. A lot of you are already using Planning Center Services to schedule your volunteers, plan your worship services, and give your team the tools they need to learn their music. But with Planning Center People, you can stay even more engaged with your volunteers and anyone looking for how to get plugged in.
First, some good news: People is completely free with any Planning Center subscription. No, you didn’t hear me wrong—it’s free. Second, some better news: you can use People to add new volunteers to your teams quickly and automatically.
In People, you can make forms for anyone interested in volunteering, put them in a step-by-step training workflow, and then automatically add them to Services to schedule them for the right team. And that’s just one way you can use People. From sending automated emails and seeing church-wide engagement to organizing your member database and keeping information up-to-date, there’s tons you can do.
So go to planningcenter.com to use People for free.
Topics Covered:
The building blocks of a healthy church culture
Valuing character and heart over skill
Humility and teachability as a leader
Staying desperate for Jesus
How to deal with fear as a young worship leader/musician
The power of alternate venues for worship leader development
Resources Mentioned:
Beyond Sunday Backstage
Planning Center
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Apr 29, 2024 • 46min
#312: Brenton Brown on Leading Worship in the 90s, Writing Worship Songs, & Early Vineyard UK Stories
Show Sponsor #1: Beyond Sunday Backstage (Coaching Community)
The Beyond Sunday Worship Coaching Community is now open! I’ve wanted to create a group coaching community for a while and that time is now!
Beyond Sunday Backstage is a low-cost coaching community designed to give you year-round support as a worship leader.
For $49/month, here’s what’s included:
Bi-Weekly LIVE coaching calls focused on your specific challenges/questions (no need for perfect attendance…make it work for you)
Monthly MASTER CLASSES that dive deep into specific tools, strategies, and tactics for your worship ministry (taught by me and other special guests).
Exclusive guest Q&A’s/hangouts with guests from the Beyond Sunday Podcast
Full access to my beginner keys video course, Learn Worship Keys (plus full access to all future courses).
Downloads of The Worship Songwriter & Beyond Sunday eBooks
Access to an exclusive “Off Facebook” private community of worship leaders
Songwriting training throughout the year and group co-writes with me and others in the community
Exclusive LIVE access to Beyond Sunday Podcast interviews to ask questions (via chat) in real time.
No long term contracts. Cancel anytime. But I know you’re going to love it. Join us backstage!
Show Sponsor #2:
My goal in this podcast is to help you grow as a worship leader. Of course that includes your formation, but it isn’t limited to that—it’s also with practical tools to help you in your ministry.
It’s hard to talk about being a worship leader without mentioning Planning Center. As you know, I’m a huge fan. A lot of you are already using Planning Center Services to schedule your volunteers, plan your worship services, and give your team the tools they need to learn their music. But with Planning Center People, you can stay even more engaged with your volunteers and anyone looking for how to get plugged in.
First, some good news: People is completely free with any Planning Center subscription. No, you didn’t hear me wrong—it’s free. Second, some better news: you can use People to add new volunteers to your teams quickly and automatically.
In People, you can make forms for anyone interested in volunteering, put them in a step-by-step training workflow, and then automatically add them to Services to schedule them for the right team. And that’s just one way you can use People. From sending automated emails and seeing church-wide engagement to organizing your member database and keeping information up-to-date, there’s tons you can do.
So go to planningcenter.com to use People for free.
Topics Covered:
Leading worship now compared to the early 90s
Stories behind the creation of Winds of Worship 12 and Hungry from Vineyard UK
What makes a worship song effective
How to write effective fast songs
Resources Mentioned:
Show Sponsor: Beyond Sunday Backstage
Show Sponsor: Planning Center
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Apr 22, 2024 • 49min
#311: John Michael Talbot on The Christian Music Industry, Contemplative Prayer, & Why Church Music Needs to Differentiate Itself
Topics Covered:
John’s conversion to Christ
The early days of CCM
The surprising pattern of John’s bestselling records in the 70s/80s
The spiritual gift of speaking tongues
Why the church needs to differentiate itself with its music
The dangers of emotionalism
Resources Mentioned:
Show Sponsor: Beyond Sunday Backstage
Show Sponsor: Planning Center
John Michael Talbot
Late Have I Loved You book by John Michael Talbot
Late Have I Loved You music by John Michael Talbot
Exploring the Gifts of the Spirit by John Michael Talbot
Show Sponsor #1: Beyond Sunday Backstage (Coaching Community)
The Beyond Sunday Worship Coaching Community is now open! I’ve wanted to create a group coaching community for a while and that time is now!
Beyond Sunday Backstage is a low-cost coaching community designed to give you year-round support as a worship leader.
For $49/month, here’s what’s included:
Bi-Weekly LIVE coaching calls focused on your specific challenges/questions (no need for perfect attendance…make it work for you)
Monthly MASTER CLASSES that dive deep into specific tools, strategies, and tactics for your worship ministry (taught by me and other special guests).
Exclusive guest Q&A’s/hangouts with guests from the Beyond Sunday Podcast
Full access to my beginner keys video course, Learn Worship Keys (plus full access to all future courses).
Downloads of The Worship Songwriter & Beyond Sunday eBooks
Access to an exclusive “Off Facebook” private community of worship leaders
Songwriting training throughout the year and group co-writes with me and others in the community
Exclusive LIVE access to Beyond Sunday Podcast interviews to ask questions (via chat) in real time.
No long term contracts. Cancel anytime. But I know you’re going to love it. Join us backstage!
Show Sponsor #2:
My goal in this podcast is to help you grow as a worship leader. Of course that includes your formation, but it isn’t limited to that—it’s also with practical tools to help you in your ministry.
It’s hard to talk about being a worship leader without mentioning Planning Center. As you know, I’m a huge fan. A lot of you are already using Planning Center Services to schedule your volunteers, plan your worship services, and give your team the tools they need to learn their music. But with Planning Center People, you can stay even more engaged with your volunteers and anyone looking for how to get plugged in.
First, some good news: People is completely free with any Planning Center subscription. No, you didn’t hear me wrong—it’s free. Second, some better news: you can use People to add new volunteers to your teams quickly and automatically.
In People, you can make forms for anyone interested in volunteering, put them in a step-by-step training workflow, and then automatically add them to Services to schedule them for the right team. And that’s just one way you can use People. From sending automated emails and seeing church-wide engagement to organizing your member database and keeping information up-to-date, there’s tons you can do.
So go to planningcenter.com to use People for free.
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