Worship Online Podcast (For Worship Leaders)

This week, we are honored to be joined by one of the worship directors at Oral Roberts University to talk about what it actually looks like to bring heaven to earth through our worship. "The only way the agenda of Heaven moves forward purely and fully is if I'm surrendered and dependent on You." There are moments during every worship set where we have a choice; to stick with what we know will work or follow wherever the Holy Spirit is leading. In episode 95, our guest shares how he has been able to train his worship team to be comfortable with spontaneity and how much God has used them to impact the spiritual atmosphere of their campus. Don't miss this powerful episode! If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN

Why are so many church leaders abandoning their faith? In episode 94, we are honored to be joined by singer/songwriter Andrew Ehrenzeller to speak on one of the most pressing issues facing the Church today. So often we put our own expectations on church leadership, so much so that it's impossible for any leader to make everyone happy. Listen in as we discuss what really causes this breakdown, and what we need to start doing to change Christian culture. Listen in! --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, 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/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

We're so excited to be back from our fall break with some really exciting episodes! This week's guest is an incredible worship leader, pastor and songwriter. He is currently a part of Vertical Worship and serves as the worship pastor for Harvest Bible Chapel in Chicago. In episode 93, we are laying the groundwork for church's and worship teams who may have thought about writing an album, but have no idea where to start. Songwriting is already such a personal process, so bringing in different people, ideas, and opinions often leads to tension. Jake France comes into this episode with loads of wisdom and couldn't be a better person to speak on this topic. Listen in as Jake breaks down the golden rules of songwriting and how to actually make the dream of finishing an album a reality. Don't miss it! --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, 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/podcast!

What are the dos and don'ts of prophecy? In episode 92, we are honored to be joined by Emmy Rose from Bethel Music to talk about how to utilize the gift of prophecy in a healthy way. Emmy was nurtured within the Bethel Music family for several years, working with Kalley Heiligenthal, Brian Johnson and a host of others. Throughout her journey, she has held on to a theme of purity and intimacy alongside a sense-filled impetus that there is always more and it has to be real. Prophecy in itself is a journey. It takes time and practice. It takes courage and being okay with getting it wrong sometimes. Throughout this episode, we share our personal experiences with prophecy, the good, and the bad. We talk about how approach someone if you believe you have a word from them, how to respond when you receive a word from someone else, and how to be confident in the gifts Holy Spirit gives you. Don't miss this powerful episode! --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, 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/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

What separates the pros from the rest? In episode 91, we are joined by guitarist, Jordan Holt, who currently tours with Kari Jobe & Cody Carnes, to talk about the characteristics of a true professional musician. A lot of musicians dream for opportunities to go on tour, play in arenas, and land paid studio gigs, but what does it take to get there? Don't miss this episode as we talk about ways to stand out, how to increase your self-awareness on and off stage, and how to handle failure. Listen in! --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, 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/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

This week we could not be more excited to be sitting down with Jared Runion & Emily Wyant of Local Sound! Founded and led by Jared Runion, the band grew out of the Nashville, Tennessee, college and young adult ministry MyLocal615. Local Sound lives and breathes to support the work of the local church and the lives of young adults by spreading the Gospel through relevant, inspiring and message-driven songs that express the joy found in a life fully devoted to Christ. "We fully back God's dream for The Local Church and we believe that God designed the local church as 'plan A'—to immerse the world in His culture. We were never intended to be the products of temporary culture… we were made to be distributors of an eternal one." - Jared Runion In episode 90, we talk about why there seems to be a rapid disinterest in God among the youth, how to honor past and future leadership, separating the message from the method, and how to actually find true internal freedom through gratitude. I can't say enough about the amount of wisdom that is packed into this episode, so be sure to listen and share this episode with anyone who needs it! Also, check out Local Sound's INCREDIBLE new EP, Sunday School out now! --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, 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/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

It's not uncommon to hear Coldplay played in soundcheck at church or to hear comments such as "That part sounds just like Coldplay, I love it," or "Coldplay is life," throughout the week. My guess is that if you are a worship musician reading this, there is a good chance that you like Coldplay…and you should because they are a great band! So, then what's the problem? Well, with Coldplay, absolutely nothing. All they have done is stay true to themselves and continue evolving with each record. Our perspective and digestion? That's a different story. In episode 89, Brenton Miles, Jordan Holt and Libby Lewis share their feedback on Coldplay and their effect on modern worship. Has it helped, or hurt the progression of modern worship? Listen in now to join the conversation! --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, 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/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

For Worship Online Podcast episode #88 we are so honored to be joined by Kari Jobe & Cody Carnes! Kari and Cody have been leading worship together for 10 years (married for almost 5) and both are absolute forces in the worship world. Each carry such depth and wisdom into every part of their ministry, and this episode is just more proof of that. Don't miss this incredible podcast, hosted by Brenton Miles, as Kari and Cody open up about how they got started in music, how to effectivity minister to your church, and how to navigate marriage, kids, and ministry. If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, 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/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

In episode 87 we're back with Robbie Reider and Justin Mosteller of Crossroads Church to finish our 2-Part series on "Confessions of a Worship Leader (At a Megachurch). If you have listened to part 1, then you know that this episode goes deep. In part 2, we dive into how to heal from being hurt by the church, and how to create the best possible environment for your congregation every single week. Justin and Robbie have spent years learning through experience and mistake, just how to create a healthy and thriving home for your congregation. From the moment they step through the doors, and every moment going forward, is your church truly encountering the presence of God like never before? If you're looking for ways to grow and improve your worship services, please listen through this episode filled with story after story of what has worked wonders for Crossroads Church. Don't miss this powerful episode! --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, 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/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

In episode 86 we're sitting down with Robbie Reider (National Worship Director for Crossroads Church) along with Justin Mosteller (Worship Leader for Crossroads Church). Crossroads Music is a collective of worship artists from Crossroads Church based in Cincinnati, Ohio who write music to help their community and the Church connect with God in new ways. Recently named the fastest-growing and third-largest church in the country, the community of 30,000 gathers in 13 locations in Ohio and Kentucky, along with Crossroads Anywhere. In today's podcast, we're tackling some of the hardest situations that worship leaders face. Even in times of loss, tragedy and suffering, there are moments where the Church will let you down. We've even seen people who have used lyrics or scripture to justify other's pain. Robbie and Justin are two incredible worship leaders who have walked through more than most, and we're so thankful they have taken the time to share their stories of pain and healing while working in the ministry. Don't miss this powerful episode, and stay tuned for Part II of "Confessions of a Worship Leader" coming next week! --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, 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/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.