Lead Worship Well

On the heels of her debut album CLARITY, DOE joins us for an episode on bridging the worlds of secular and worship music. An artist that coalesces several genres into one, DOE declares that “God reigns in both the secular and Christian worlds” and explores the fact that when you communicate with people in the language they speak in, you can reach them more fully.We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did! Worship-leading resources for CLARITY are now available on MultiTracks.com.Follow us @multitracks // @multitracksgospel // @leadworshipwellwww.multitracks.com

Carlos Whittaker is a People’s Choice Award winner, a former recording artist, a social media maven, and currently spends the majority of his time writing books and speaking on stages around the world. Carlos fearlessly confronts tough topics and encourages a culture of healthy communication, giving the people who engage with his content the opportunity to focus on helping and serving one another, and looking past each other’s differences. On our final episode of 2021, Carlos and Kristian lean into the wisdom from his book, Kill the Spider: Getting Rid of What's Really Holding You Back (2017). Carlos unpacks his own personal “cobwebs” and defines “killing the spider” as breaking the agreements we’ve made, either knowingly or subconsciously, with lies that are typically sown in childhood. He urges us to confess, reject and replace these lies by immersing ourselves in scripture, and declaring who we are as sons and daughters in Christ. Follow us @multitracks // @multitracksgospel // @leadworshipwellwww.multitracks.com

Experienced worship pastor Zach Neese discusses aligning worship practices with biblical models, living as a worshipper embodying the ministry of Jesus, balancing engagement and transformation in worship leading, embracing silence and stillness in worship experiences, and delving into the essence of true worship.

Darlene Zschech, globally-acclaimed composer, worship leader, pastor, author and speaker, joined us to speak on Empowering Women In Ministry and what anchoring your identity in Christ through cultivating a culture of encouragement looks like. She shared with us how leading worship as a woman looked different in certain parts of the world, but that whatever obstacles she faced, she always reminded herself that she was ultimately there to serve and praise. She declares “there’s nothing about inequality that pleases the heart of God” and that the Church has a long way to go, but we’re on the move. https://www.darlenezschech.com/Follow us @multitracks // @multitracksgospel // @leadworshipwellwww.multitracks.com

Joel Houston, a world-renowned songwriter and worship leader of Hillsong UNITED, shares his insights on the creative journey in songwriting. He emphasizes that purpose lies in the process, not just the outcome. Joel discusses how success can hinder artistry and highlights the missional goals behind Hillsong's projects. He passionately aims to reach those who may have lost faith through his music. The conversation also reflects on the transformative power of love and the importance of vulnerability within the faith journey.

Bob Kauflin, a seasoned pastor and the director of Sovereign Grace Music, shares his insights on the essence of worship. He emphasizes the importance of prioritizing Jesus over mere musical performance, encouraging worship leaders to focus on fostering genuine spiritual experiences. Bob reflects on his 45-year journey in ministry and the lasting impact of his book 'Worship Matters' on worship teams. His thoughts on balancing excellence with pastoral care provide a fresh perspective on genuine worship in today's church.

In our Season 2 finale we sit down with David Ware of Hillsong Worship! We learn about his “God adventure,” the evolving mission of Hillsong Worship to be “a global church for the local expression,” and the beautiful behind-the-scenes story of how Fresh Wind came to be. "We can often complicate creativity. God’s truth is simple."David also speaks on authentic worship leading and that Hillsong is a byproduct of the real success story: that Jesus is going to build His church where He says He’s going to build it. For more on David Ware visit: hillsong.com/contributor/david-ware/ | Find us at multitracks.com & follow us @multitracks / @multitracksgospelFollow us @multitracks // @multitracksgospel // @leadworshipwellwww.multitracks.com

We are so excited to have CeCe Winans on our podcast today. God has trusted CeCe with success and her notoriety has only brought her closer to Him. She shares how her “why” hasn’t changed despite being named the best-selling female gospel artist of all time, and she reminds worship artists that you have to want God more than anything. “Good success means you’re still hidden in Him.”She also talks about the process behind “Believe For It” - the transcending title track from her new live album.  Chris Baker states the simple, powerful truth about CeCe: “There is something that is synonymous with CeCe Winans and that is the presence of God.” The entire Believe For It project is available on our site: https://www.multitracks.com/songs/CeCe-Winans/Believe-For-It/  For more on CeCe Winans visit: http://cecewinans.com/ | Follow us @multitracks / @multitracksgospelFollow us @multitracks // @multitracksgospel // @leadworshipwellwww.multitracks.com

Today we hear from Aodhan King from Hillsong Young & Free! He talks about how he loves the vehicle of song as a non-confrontational way to evangelize, the birth of Hillsong Young & Free, and how is worship and mission have always been intrinsically linked. He also speaks on the new single and how it’s meant to express the inclusivity of God’s love and how Young & Free is marked by a youthful and wild energy, but that you don’t have to be young to connect with their music - you just need a youthful spirit that God says we all have through Him.  | For more on Aodhan visit: https://hillsong.com/contributor/aodhan-king/ | Find us @multitracks  // multitracks.comFollow us @multitracks // @multitracksgospel // @leadworshipwellwww.multitracks.com

Grammy-winning producer, writer, musician, arranger and MD Vaughan Phoenix is here to close out our Black History Month series! Vaughan is “the ghost and the machine” behind some of Gospel’s biggest, most influential artists (Tasha Cobbs Leonard, William Murphy, Brian Courtney Wilson, All Nations). He shares why being influenced by all genres contributes to a producer’s sonic impact and how creators should always focus on making the song better rather than their career or ego. Be sure to listen to this engaging, humbling episode and check out the new album from All Nations (Come Alive) featuring Maranda Curtis, Todd Dulaney, and Chandler Moore! | Find Vaughan Phoenix @vaughanphoenix | Find us @multitracks + @multitracksgospel  // multitracks.comFollow us @multitracks // @multitracksgospel // @leadworshipwellwww.multitracks.com