There’s something we can’t be reminded enough of as worship leaders.

What is it? It’s keeping it real. Coming back to the basics. Keeping our hearts focused on Christ.

I can’t think of a better person to talk to than Dave Pedde, president and founder of Sanctus School for Worshipers.

Dave was one of my professors at North Central University and was a massive influence on my worship leading.

In this interview we talk about worship education, being an authentic worshiper and leader, worship leading disciplines, and approaching corporate worship with a fresh perspective.

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Spontaneous and prophetic worship can be a spooky topic.

But knowing how to listen to what God is doing in the moment and pastoring people through that is such an important part of corporate worship.

Jenn Johnson and I talk about this and so much more in this week’s podcast. It was such an honor to talk with Jenn as I’ve been a massive fan of her and Brian’s ministry over the years.

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We know worship is more than music.

Leading worship is more than leading songs. But what is the missing ingredient?

It’s shepherding. Through our song choice, speaking, leading, and behind the scenes work, we are shepherding our congregation in their pursuit of Jesus.

In this episode, I talk with Michael Olson about how he does this at Christ’s Church of the Valley, a 20,000+ member church in Phoenix, Arizona.

Michael was a recording artist with Rocketown Records, Michael W Smith’s touring drummer for 6 years, and now a worship leader at Christ’s Church of the Valley. An incredible songwriter, musician, and worship leader.

The conversation flows in a lot of interesting directions. Don’t miss it!

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Today’s show is all about the joys & challenges of leading multi-generational worship.

It’s impossible to be a worship leader without facing this tension – the tension of leading worship for young and old.

This has been the cause for many church fights and worship wars, but also when done right, can be a true source of joy to see the generations standing together under the banner of God’s glory and worshiping together.

Today’s podcast is designed to help you navigate that tension and give you some strategies for leading your church more effectively.

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Ever wonder what worship pastors do all day?

Because everyone knows worship leaders and pastors only work on Sunday, right?

Well, in today’s podcast we talk about this very thing. I had a conversation with Jared Welch, worship pastor at Life Church in Memphis, TN.

This podcast is the first of many – conversations with everyday, local church worship leaders and pastors who are serving their churches well with heart, passion, and excellence.

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