Worship Online Podcast

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. 

What if the hardest season of your life was actually preparing you to lead at a level you didn't know was in you?  In this vulnerable conversation, Jon opens up about the "fear chatter" that had been stealing his mental space, why he started removing people from his inner circle, and how walking through crisis taught him what authentic care actually looks like.  You'll hear his simple but game-changing filter for every worship moment, and why leading through your own brokenness might be the key to reaching others in theirs.  If you've ever wondered how to lead with genuine depth instead of surface-level enthusiasm, this conversation will shift how you think about leadership, vulnerability, and what it means to truly serve the room you're called to lead.  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  Jon Reddick's Recent 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.   

What does it really take to grow from playing in the local church to touring arenas with some of the biggest names in Christian music?  Daniel Jones has walked that exact journey. Over the past 10 years, he's played drums for For King & Country, Brooke Ligertwood, Rend Collective, David Leonard, JUDAH., and Andrew Ripp.  In this conversation, Daniel gets brutally honest about the lessons he learned the hard way - from dealing with the pressure of arena stages to discovering what consistency really means, from learning to trust his teammates to finding the balance between confidence and ego.  If you've ever felt like you're not ready for the next level, or struggled with self-doubt about your playing, this episode will give you the roadmap Daniel wishes he'd had starting out.  What You'll Learn:  Why "you don't walk into a role ready to go - you gotta grow in it"  The difference between playing in church vs. playing arenas (and what it taught him about consistency)  How to identify what you need to work on without destroying your confidence in the process  Whether you're playing in a church or dreaming of bigger stages, Daniel's journey will show you exactly what to focus on and how to grow in your craft without losing yourself in the process.  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  Daniel Jones' IG  ---  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.

What if the thing holding your team back from revival… isn't lack of prayer, but trying to manufacture the moment instead of stewarding it?  Alexander Pappas ('A Great Awakening,' and formerly Hillsong Young & Free) went on a year-long journey studying revival history, and the insights he gained completely shifted his perspective on what it takes for God to move.  We dive into:   The one thing everyone thinks they have, but are often missing—ESPECIALLY worship team members  The 3 pillars present before every great documented move of God  Why focusing on chasing "holy moments" blocks revival  If you're tired of praying for breakthrough while staying stuck in the same patterns, this conversation will challenge you in the best way.  The awakening you're praying for might be closer than you think—it just doesn't look like what you expected.  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  Alexander Pappas' New Releases  ---  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. 

What if the secret to writing songs that connect isn't thinking bigger, but thinking smaller?  Matt Crocker, the songwriter behind "Oceans," "This I Believe," and "I Surrender" (streamed over 2 billion times), reveals his counterintuitive approach to worship songwriting—and why his biggest breakthrough came from writing for just 50 people instead of 50,000.  Matt shares the 4 essential elements that transformed his songwriting.  This conversation will challenge how you think about songwriting and give you a clear path forward, no matter who you are writing for.  Perfect for: Worship leaders, songwriters, and anyone wanting to write songs that genuinely connect people to God's heart.  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  Matt'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. 

What happens when you stop sidelining the gifts God's placed in you?  In this episode, Jonathan Traylor shares his journey of embracing all of his God-given gifts—from dance to worship leading—and the breakthrough that followed.   He opens up about the early pressure to "stay in one lane," and how choosing to fully steward his creative calling led to doors he never expected.  This is a powerful conversation for anyone who's ever felt torn between what they're gifted in and what others expect of them.  Listen now and rediscover the freedom of walking in everything God's entrusted to you.  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  Jonathan Traylor'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. 

What if your past success is actually holding your worship team back?  Jonathan Lewis from UPPERROOM Dallas reveals why comfortable teams stop growing—and shares the one question that changes everything: "What if we tried this?"  Discover why humility is what heaven breathes through, how to shepherd your congregation into new sounds without losing them, and why your greatest strength might be your greatest weakness.  If you've ever felt stuck doing "what's always worked," this conversation will challenge you to ask the question that could unlock your team's next innovative breakthrough.  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  UPPERROOM'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.