Beyond Sunday Worship Leader Podcast

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 The post #317: Crowder on New Music, Writing Hacks, & Song Stories appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

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 The post #316: Matt Chandler on God’s Vision For The Church, The Power of Singing, & The Creative Process appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

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 The post #315: Alexander Pappas on Believing for Revival, Writing Better Melodies, & Early Young & Free Days appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

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 The post #314: Sarah Kroger on Brutal Honesty, Wrestling With Doubt, & Songs of Hope appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

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 The post #313: Derek Johnson on Being a Worship Pastor, Building Healthy Teams, & Jesus Culture Music appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

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 The post #312: Brenton Brown on Leading Worship in the 90s, Writing Worship Songs, & Early Vineyard UK Stories appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

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. The post #311: John Michael Talbot on The Christian Music Industry, Contemplative Prayer, & Why Church Music Needs to Differentiate Itself appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

Topics Covered: How Brady got started with digital media/communication Why churches can’t ignore social media Why churches and pastors don’t need to be on every platform to succeed with social media The most surprising social media trend of 2024 The “No Weeks Off” social media strategy The social ministry mountain and what it means for your church When churches should use paid ads The 3 C’s of creating content for social media Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Beyond Sunday Backstage – community worship leader coaching Show Sponsor: Planning Center Pro Church Tools Social Sermons Nucleus 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 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. The post #310: Brady Shearer on Helping Churches Navigate the Biggest Communication Shift in 500 Years appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

Topics Covered: How Ron became a Worship Leader/Pastor The early days of Integrity Music How to flow in the Spirit The authority of the Senior Pastor Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Planning Center Lift Him Up by Ron Kenoly Ron Kenoly Ministries Show Sponsor 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. The post #309: Ron Kenoly on 80s/90s Worship Music, Pursuing His Presence, & Raising Up Worship Leaders appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

Topics Covered: Darren’s journey into music (he didn’t sing until he was 27 years old). Having a heart for the outsiders Why touring is important for artists The power of rock & roll Production stories behind the new We Are Messengers record Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Planning Center We Are Messengers Show Sponsor 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. The post Darren Mulligan from We Are Messengers on New Music, Loving the Outsider, & The Importance of Touring for Artists appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.