Worship Online Podcast

I can't believe it's already the end another year and what better way than to finish big with our 100th episode!!!

In episode 99 we’re back with Benjamin Forehand to talk about the power of confession and redeeming our past mistakes for the Kingdom. All fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23) but how we use our experience to grow and move forward changes everything. No matter how far you may feel from God, you’re never too far from grace. Don’t miss this powerful testimony! --- 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.  

As worship leaders, we can be so focused on ministering into others people’s lives that we end up neglecting our own needs, often to the point of burnout. This week, we are honored to be joined by two of the worship leaders from Journey church in Franklin, TN, Tim and Stephanie Skipper. In this podcast, we’re talking all about inner healing, spiritual practices, and the difference between isolation vs. solitude. We breakdown why embracing vulnerability is the key to our healing and how the Church can be more aware of the loneliness epidemic that is deeply affecting our culture. 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.

We The Kingdom is Capitol CMG’s newest signing and features producers and songwriters Ed Cash (Chris Tomlin, NeedToBreathe, Bethel Music), Scott Cash, Franni Rae Cash, Martin Cash and Andrew Bergthold. “The heart of We The Kingdom is to create music that candidly tells how God reached into the middle of our brokenness, and drew us into His story of redemption . . . Our heart’s desire is to see captives set free, relationships restored, and people brought to the Cross. We pray that God would sew the thread of His promises through the stories of each song we write, and weave together a tapestry that points straight to the great love of Jesus.” The members of We The kingdom have been involved behind-the-scenes in songs that have been sung around the world, and now they are ready to tell their own story firsthand. Don’t miss this powerful episode as we talk about how to take our worship deeper and how to lead and write music from a place of vulnerability. Listen in and share this podcast with anyone who needs to

Tune in to episode 96 as we sit down with Aaron Shust to talk about the power of infusing scripture into your songwriting. Aaron Shust is an incredible writer, artist, and worship leader and was named the Songwriter of the Year at the GMA Dove Awards of 2007, and his song, "My Savior My God", received the Song of the Year award. Aaron's life calling as a Christian Artist and especially a worship leader is to point to Jesus. Scripture, Scripture-infused lyrics, lyrics that spotlight God's characteristics…these are exponentially more important than a jaw-dropping vocal or instrumental performance. One is far more vital than the other.  If you need inspiration for writing lyrics or encouragement in your ministry, this episode is for you!  Also, be sure to check out Aaron Shust's newest Album "Nothing to Fear"!  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 throug

This week, we are honored to be joined by Josh Kluge (worship director for 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.”  -Josh Kluge 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, Josh Kluge 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. At Oral Roberts Univerity, a huge part of the student experience is the culture of worship. ORU has a primary worship team called ORU LIVE who leads the campus multiple times a week in chapels, wh

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

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

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

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 si

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@w

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. D

It’s episode 85 and today we are so honored to be joined by singer, songwriter and artist, Brian Nhira. Brian is an incredible recording artist and has been singing since he was just 4 years old. His music career gained even more traction when he competed on NBC’s The Voice on Team Pharrell and, upon request, even sang “Jesus Loves Me” during his blind audition (more on that in this week’s podcast). For this episode we really wanted every singer listening to walk away with a wealth of practical tips, and inspiring stories to equip you every Sunday. We dive into vocal care, what to eat or not eat, how to act during rehearsal and how to actually improve your range and overall vocal quality. Be sure to listen in and follow everything Brian Nhira is doing at www.briannhira.com or on Instagram @BrianNhira.  --- 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

Working in the ministry is not easy, and for some that’s an understatement. How do you lead worship in the midst of pressure, bitterness, or relational conflict? This week we are joined by songwriter and worship leader, Jared Anderson to talk about navigating the tough realities of working in the ministry. Jared Anderson lives in Colorado Springs where he’s served for many years on staff with New Life Worship and Desperation Band. He’s written many incredible songs including “Amazed”, “Rescue” and “Great I Am”. Listen in to episode 84 as we get REAL about what it takes to be a worship leader, and how to know that you’re really called to 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

This week we are joined by producer and worship leader, Matt Fish! Matt has over 10 years of experience in recording, live stream audio, live sound, and production management. He has worked with incredible artists such as Leeland, Steffany Gretzinger, Rita Springer and Jeremy Riddle and currently serves as the director of UPPERROOM Music in Dallas, Texas. Today we are talking about how to build a culture of spontaneous worship in your church. UPPERROOM has been known to push the boundaries of how we typically expect worship to be, and through it they have seen incredible breakthrough. Listen in as we talk deep and practical ways to begin a culture of freedom of worship in your church. --- 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. And don’t forget to sign up for your FREE 2 week trial at worshiponline.com! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Onlin

In episode 82 we are joined by one of the most genuine, selfless and talented members of the Worship Online team, Matt Podesla! Matt is an incredible guitarist who’s played for artists such as Matt Redman, Chris Tomlin, John Mark McMillan and currently tours with Matt Maher. You also may have seen him on our site teaching guitar tutorials! Today we are talking about pouring into the next generation and building lasting relationships with your worship team members. It all sounds so simple, but I’ve always been amazed by the amount of bitterness that eats away at even the most successful worship teams. Listen in and if you play guitar, check out all of Matt’s guitar tutorials at worshiponline.com! (first 2 weeks are FREE) --- 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. The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

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 Wors