David Santistevan, Author at Beyond Sunday Worship

Apr 06 2017

#147: Mack Brock On Sets & Songs, Elevation Worship, & Leading With Authority [Podcast]

SETS & SONGS

If you lead worship, you know who Elevation Worship is. Over the last decade they have led the charge on building great team culture and writing powerful original songs for churches.

Today, we welcome lead producer/songwriter Mack Brock to the show. It takes so many people to pull off large projects like Elevation’s new “There is a Cloud” but Mack, more than anyone else, sees the project through from start to finish.

In this chat we talk about the new album, writing for church, picking songs & sets, worship culture, & more. Enjoy!

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Mar 30 2017

Inspiration: 5 Ways to Boost Your Creative Output

For anyone who creates, inspiration is gold.

When we feel inspired, we make things. It’s like a jolt of energy, a spark in the darkness. What once felt so difficult seems to flow with ease.

The problem with inspiration, though, is that it hardly ever comes. When we look at world class works of art, we imagine that it just happened upon brilliant people because they were born, well, brilliant. Songs coming out of thin air in a massive LA studio. Book writing over a balcony off the coast of Italy.

That’s the story we want to hear. But the truth is, it’s plain old work. Hard work. What actually makes art world class is the tenacity and scary commitment an artist has to creating. They can’t be stopped. Their vision won’t be interrupted.

When I asked Brian Johnson about his songwriting process, he said, “I work my butt off.” While you don’t necessarily need to lose your gluteus maximus in the process, you do need to expect work. Time. Sweat. Wrestling.

Aren’t you glad you read this today?

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Mar 24 2017

#146: Brian Johnson on Building A Team, Culture, & Writing for Church [Podcast]

When I let people be amazing at what they do, things change.” – Brian Johnson

Today we welcome Brian Johnson back to the podcast. Brian & his wife Jenn lead the amazing ministry that is Bethel Music. The sheer number of great songs & amazing artists on the Bethel roster is quite remarkable.

I wanted to talk to Brian about the early days of Bethel Music and some of the values he built into the culture early on. We talk about leadership, how to lead leaders, songwriting, the new album, and more.

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Mar 22 2017

Stop Hating And Start Loving Your Church

Church is imperfect. Leaders are imperfect. You are imperfect.

And it’s really time to get over the backbiting, the bickering, and the slandering of your church. I have a better idea: what if you decided to love it?

I remember when a friend was struggling in his marriage. The feelings weren’t there. They were fighting often. Tension was high and romance was low. Do you know what turned it around? He decided to love her. He decided to appreciate her. He made a decision to romance. He learned that what you invest in, grows. What you appreciate, appreciates.

My wife had to stay home with our sick daughter this weekend. But Tyler came with me Saturday and Sunday. He hung out for all 8,000 rehearsals. We sang together. We talked to people together.

I’m glad he can grow up in a church. not a perfect church. But a church, nonetheless.

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Mar 15 2017

#145: Henry Seeley on Creating Space for God, The Belonging, & Making Music [Podcast]

I’m not defined by a role. Roles are seasonal. Who I am is a worshiper.” – Henry Seeley

It’s amazing what happens when a willing soul steps out and takes God at His Word. I love the story of Henry & Alex Seeley. Rooted in Melbourne, Australia, Henry was a worship leader, songwriter, producer, and mixer with Planetshakers.

But a few years ago, they moved across the world to Nashville, TN. And as you’ll hear in the interview, accidentally planted a church – The Belonging. In this chat we go behind the scenes of what God is doing at The Belonging. But we also talk about music, mixing, gear, leading worship, and balancing family & ministry.