Worship Online Podcast

Chris Tomlin, a renowned Contemporary Christian musician, shares insights from his 30-year journey in ministry during tumultuous times. He discusses how his hymn selections, especially 'This Is My Father's World,' are helping congregations find stability amid unrest. Chris highlights a powerful spiritual hunger he's witnessing across churches, emphasizing the need for bold leadership. He reassures listeners that worship can provide hope and guidance, anchoring communities in faith during uncertain moments.

Being a pastor's kid means everyone knows your family - and everyone has expectations.  Jenn Chenoweth lived this reality. As the oldest pastor's kid, she was always at church, always watched, always expected to be the "perfect daughter."   "I oftentimes felt I was put in positions I wasn't ready for when I was really young," Jenn shares. "I felt a lot of pressure at the church from people to be the perfect child."  In this conversation, learn:  What it's really like growing up in the church spotlight  How pastor's kids navigate impossible expectations from childhood  Why the phrase "you don't have to live under the pressure" set her free  The real struggles behind the "perfect pastor's family" image  Whether you're a pastor's kid, ministry family member, or know someone who is - this conversation reveals the hidden challenges and offers real hope.  "You don't have to live under the pressure. The pressure exists for sure... but you can choose not to live under the pressure."  Worship Online is your new secret weapon for preparing each week. With detailed song tutorials and resources, you and your team will save hours every single week, and remove the stress from preparing for a set. Try a free trial at WorshipOnline.com and see the transformation!   Mentioned in the Episode New Release from Jenn Chenoweth  ---  If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com. We want to know how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast.  Don’t forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at WorshipOnline.com!  The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN. 

Ellie Holcomb, a talented singer-songwriter and worship artist, shares her journey of balancing fame and authenticity in ministry. She discusses the unsettling realization that struck her during a sold-out show and how visibility can impact personal relationships. With insights from counselor Al Andrews, Ellie highlights the dangers of comparison in success and the importance of heart-care. She also reveals her father's grounding habit before performances and shares personal stories from her family's adventures around the globe.

What if there's a biblical practice many of us dismissively chuckle about, that could actually strengthen your leadership and protect your team? In this revealing conversation with CXMMXNS songwriters Reuben Morgan and Ben Fielding, we uncover a spiritual discipline that the Western church has largely abandoned. While most leaders are grinding harder and pushing through, Reuben and Ben share what they've discovered about a counterintuitive approach that's helping them steward songs reaching millions while staying grounded in local church ministry.  From the hidden traps of ministry success to the ancient church rhythms we've forgotten, this conversation will challenge your assumptions about productivity, spiritual maturity, and what it really means to follow Jesus' model of leadership.  This episode might make you rethink your entire approach to sustainable ministry.  Worship Online is your new secret weapon for preparing each week. With detailed song tutorials and resources, you and your team will save hours every single week, and remove the stress from preparing for a set. Try a free trial at WorshipOnline.com and see the transformation!   Mentioned in the Episode  New Release from CXMMXNS  ---  If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com. We want to know how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast.  Don’t forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at WorshipOnline.com!  The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

Ever feel like you're juggling a million things as a worship leader and wondering how to make it all sustainable?  Paul & Hannah McClure share their journey of leading worship at Bethel for eight years while balancing touring, family, and team leadership. They get real about the moment Paul stepped down—not from burnout, but from wisdom.  Paul unpacks how they shifted from trying to be the answer for everyone to building a pastoral care system that actually works, and why "ministry is a marathon, not a sprint" changed everything.  Here's what they learned: Passionate leaders don't have to choose between impact and longevity. The best leaders create systems that multiply their influence while protecting what matters most.  Ready to build a ministry that thrives for decades? This conversation is packed with practical wisdom for the long haul.  Worship Online is your new secret weapon for preparing each week. With detailed song tutorials and resources, you and your team will save hours every single week, and remove the stress from preparing for a set. Try a free trial at WorshipOnline.com and see the transformation!   Mentioned in the Episode  Paul & Hannah’s New Release  ---  If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com. We want to know how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast.  Don’t forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at WorshipOnline.com!  The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN. 

Bryan and Katie Torwalt get vulnerable about the tension between natural gifting and discipline, sharing how easy it is to coast on talent instead of truly stewarding what God has given us.   This honest conversation explores the difference between feeling productive and being fruitful, and how discipline in unexpected areas can transform your creativity and ministry.  Worship Online is your new secret weapon for preparing each week. With detailed song tutorials and resources, you and your team will save hours every single week, and remove the stress from preparing for a set. Try a free trial at WorshipOnline.com and see the transformation!   Mentioned in the Episode  Bryan & Katie Torwalt’s New Release  ---  If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com. We want to know how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast.  Don’t forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at WorshipOnline.com!  The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.   

Ever feel like you’re more valued for what you do than who you are? Like you’re just a commodity in your local church?  You’re not alone. And honestly—that experience can be incredibly disheartening. Sure, we’d love for leaders to change, but that’s not always realistic. Sometimes the responsibility is on us.  In this conversation, Christy Nockels shares the identity shift that transformed her ministry from burnout to breakthrough. She unpacks:  The “beautiful order” she was getting wrong that led to exhaustion  What led her to feel like a commodity instead of a carrier of God’s presence  What it means to be a modern Levite in today’s church  Here’s the truth: If the primary message you’re hearing is “your value is your gifting,” that’s what you’ll believe. The question is—what are you doing to change that?  Ready to change the soundtrack? This conversation is all about exactly that.  Worship Online is your new secret weapon for preparing each week. With detailed song tutorials and resources, you and your team will save hours every single week, and remove the stress from preparing for a set. Try a free trial at WorshipOnline.com and see the transformation!   Mentioned in the Episode  Christy’s New Release  ---  If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com. We want to know how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast.  Don’t forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at WorshipOnline.com!  The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN. 

In this enlightening conversation, Brooke Ligertwood, a renowned worship leader and songwriter from Hillsong Worship, shares her approach to creating impactful worship sets. She introduces a 5-part worship arc that encourages genuine encounters with God. Ligertwood discusses the power of songs focusing on God's greatness rather than personal feelings and offers advice on selecting songs that resonate with the congregation's needs. The episode also highlights the balance between intimacy and grandeur in worship, transforming how leaders approach their craft.

In this engaging conversation, Dan Dean, a member of the renowned gospel group Phillips, Craig & Dean and a former lead pastor, shares transformative insights from his 50 years in ministry. He challenges the notion that talent alone defines a great worship leader, emphasizing the importance of empowering others. Dan reveals strategies for spotting hidden talent, the genius of leading by example, and the pitfalls of ‘doing it all yourself.’ His approach to nurturing creativity and humility not only strengthens teams but redefines effective worship leadership.

Ever felt that nudge to reach out to someone, share something, or take a step that seemed a little crazy? Most of us ignore those promptings. But what if you didn't?   In this episode, we sit down with The Heritage—a worship team from a small South Carolina church whose obedience to a simple prompting changed everything. From writing songs in their church basement to getting a text from Chris Tomlin, their story will challenge how you think about divine timing, faithfulness, and what God can do through ordinary obedience.  You'll hear about:  The dog breeder who wouldn't take no for an answer  Why sometimes your lowest moments are when breakthrough comes  How staying connected to your local church opened doors they never imagined  What it's like navigating sudden opportunities while staying grounded  If you've ever wondered whether that prompting you feel is worth following, this conversation will give you the courage to say yes—even when you can't see the outcome.   Listen now and discover what's possible when you stop second-guessing and start stepping out.  Worship Online is your new secret weapon for preparing each week. With detailed song tutorials and resources, you and your team will save hours every single week, and remove the stress from preparing for a set. Try a free trial at WorshipOnline.com and see the transformation!   Mentioned in the Episode The Heritage’s New Album  ---  If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com. We want to know how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast.  Don’t forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at WorshipOnline.com!  The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.