Worship Online Podcast

How many times have you heard a worship song and thought, "This. Is. For. Me". How does something like that happen? How do our deepest fears and regrets somehow manifest through another person's song? Today we are back with award-winning songwriter, Amanda Lindsey Cook, to talk about how our pain, insecurity and doubt can be redeemed through music. Songs like, "You Make Me Brave", "Closer", and "I Will Exalt" (all written by Amanda) are perfect examples of how one person's experience can be the healing for thousands of others. "Good art informs the listener about the artist, and great art informs the listener about themselves." Don't miss this deep and inspiring episode. --- If you like what you hear, please leave a review! And feel free to shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com to tell us 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.

Today we are so honored to be joined by special guest and friend, Benjamin Forehand. Benjamin is an absolutely incredible guitarist and has played for or recorded with artists such as Bethel Music, Israel Houghton, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Nicki Minaj and Matt Redman, just to name a few. Episode 80 is by far one of the most raw and real episodes to date. "So often we find ourselves worshipping the ministry of the Lord rather than the Lord of the ministry." Our motives, our instincts, our human nature constantly try to pull us from the presence of God, but there is grace in the trial. Don't miss this incredible episode as Benjamin Forehand shares his experience from both ends of the spectrum, in and out of ministry and brings harsh truths and Kingdom perspective. --- If you like what you hear, please leave a review! And feel free to shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com to tell us 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.

Today we are so honored to be joined by Amanda Lindsey Cook! Amanda is an absolutely incredible worship leader, songwriter and award-winning artist. She's been with the Bethel family for over 10 years and has written so many amazing songs including "You Make Me Brave", "Starlight", "I Will Exalt" and "Closer", just to name a few. Today we get to hear firsthand how she's been able to effectively lead worship and write music from a place of vulnerability and how our influence as worship leaders will always have a limit until we learn to be true to ourselves. Don't miss this incredible interview! --- If you like what you hear, please leave a review! And feel free to shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com to tell us 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.

This week we're finishing our conversation from last week all about how to successfully lead your worship team! Often times, motivating your team is the hardest part. Getting them to practice, confirm on Planning Center, show up on time, all of the little things that can easily take away from your team's purpose. In episode 78, we're back with worship leader, Katelyn Hill, to talk practical ways to inspire and motivate your team members. If you're a worship leader I already know you need to hear this! --- If you like what you hear, please leave a review! And feel free to shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com to tell us 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.

Now more than ever, it's easy for worship leaders to compare themselves. Especially when we see so many other worship leaders touring, making albums, leading from a larger platform . . . we even have celebrity worship leaders! In episode 77, we are joined by worship leader Katelyn Hill from Journey Church in Franklin, TN, to talk about breaking the vicious cycle of comparison in the church. Even when you feel unseen and overshadowed, never let your identity ever be diminished because another person's success looks different than your own. "I think God has given me the opportunity to cheer on worship leaders who are called to be more in the public eye and cheer them on. In parts of my story, I'm tempted to feel left out, or less effective, but I've found such richness in my specific and unique calling. He's really been teaching me that everybody's assignments in the Kingdom are diverse and don't have to look the same." - Katelyn Hill Be sure to listen in a stay tuned for part 2 of this episode coming next week! --- If you like what you hear, please leave a review! And feel free to shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com to tell us 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.

This week we are honored to be joined by singer/songwriter and worship leader, Pat Barrett! Pat Barrett is one of the lead singers of Housefires and has written countless hits including "Build my Life", "The Way" and "Good Good Father". He's also the very first artist to be signed to Chris Tomlin's new label through which he released his first ever solo album. In episode 76, we're talking all about the process of songwriting, and how to find new words and metaphors to share our experiences. "I'm at the mercy of the moment in a lot of ways with writing. If I'm going through change, I'm probably going to write about change. If I'm worrying about how financially things are going to work in the future, I'll probably write about that." - Pat Barrett Don't miss this episode! And be sure to check out Pat's latest album here! --- If you like what you hear, please leave a review! And feel free to shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com to tell us 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 episode 75 (yes we've already done 75 episodes!) we are joined by Chris Brink, the owner of Rooted Music school in Alpharetta, GA. At Rooted, their mission is to create a safe environment where students are able to gain an individually tailored, deeper musical understanding through purposeful teaching and community. In this week's episode we are talking about practical ways to musically and spiritually invest in the next generation of worship leaders. Don't miss this one! "My heart is to really see students and adults love the music they are learning. I hear so many adults walk into our studio who say that they took lessons when they were younger, but were never really allowed to play music they loved. My hope with our students, either young or old is that they are able to learn music they love so that music almost becomes a part of life for them." - Chris Brink Be sure to check out Rooted Music at www.rootedmusiccoaching.com --- If you like what you hear, please leave a review! And feel free to shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com to tell us 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.

This week we are joined by worship leader and songwriter, Jon Egan! Jon Egan has been serving at New Life Church in Colorado Springs for over 18 years and is one of the founders of the Desperation Conference as well as Desperation Band. He's written incredible songs including "On The Throne," "My Savior Lives," "Overcome," and "I Am Free" just to name a few. In episode 74, Jon shares how he's been able to build such an influential culture of authentic worship in his church. We all strive to be authentic in our worship, but it's easy to get stuck in what's familiar and lose our initial passion. Listen in as Jon gives example after example of how he's been able to lead his church into a place of healing! And be sure to check out his first ever solo album "Unveil" now available everywhere music is heard! "I hope Unveil portrays that rawness and realness as you listen to real people playing and singing, real people who are in their journey of the in-between – between death and resurrection, people who are in the waiting, in the groaning, people who can help others know they are not alone and that Jesus is there." -Jon Egan --- If you like what you hear, please leave a review! And feel free to shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com to tell us 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.

This week we're joined by worship leader, songwriter and author, Brian Johnson! Brian Johnson is an incredible worship leader who spearheaded the creation of Bethel Music & WorshipU. He's been integral in the production of over 15 worship albums, and has written many game changing songs such as "Have it All" "Living Hope" "One Thing Remains," and "No Longer Slaves", just to name a few. In episode 73, we're talking about the ever-rising struggle with anxiety and how it is affecting the Church today. Listen in as Brian shares about his personal battles with anxiety, and how he's managed to face some of the darkest times of his life. Don't miss this episode! And be sure to check out his book, When God Becomes Real, for a deeper look into his story. --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! And feel free to shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com & tell us 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 episode 72, we are honored to be joined by special guest Daniel Jones! Daniel has been playing drums his entire life and currently tours with For KING & COUNTRY. So many of us obsess over the end goal, but it's really the journey that is the destination. Today we are jumping in to discuss our seasons of failure, growth, and waiting. It's so important that even when you don't see any opportunity ahead, that you never stop working on your craft. Especially if you're a drummer, don't miss this episode! --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! And feel free to shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com & tell us 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.