AWI Podcast

By AWI

Welcome to the Angeles Worship Initiative Podcast! This podcast exists to foster deep and authentic conversations surrounding Christian worship, theology, and the arts. By engaging with a diverse comm... more

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How many episodes does AWI Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 27 episodes available.

AWI Podcast episodes:

August 08, 2025 How Can the Church Reach the Next Generation? | Russell Vista & Taylor Cummings
What does it take to truly reach the hearts of the next generation? 🎙️Russell Vista, a passionate NextGen Worship Leader, joins Taylor Cummings for a powerful conversation about authenticity, purpose, and raising young leaders in the Church. Gen Z and beyond are hungry for more than hype—they’re searching for real faith, lived out loud. But is the Church ready to meet them where they are? Are we creating space for them to encounter Jesus personally... and lead others to Him? 🔥 Don’t miss this compelling episode—watch or listen now and be part of the conversation that could shape the future of worship and discipleship.

Connect with Russell Vista: https://www.instagram.com/russoulodolo/

To learn more about AWI, here’s our website:
apu.edu/arts/angeles-worship-initiative

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Connect with us on Social Media:
instagram.com/angeles_worship
facebook.com/angelesworshipinitiative

Prefer video? Listen now on our YouTube Channel!
https://www.youtube.com/@angelesworshipinitiative9063
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33min
July 25, 2025 Finding YOUR Voice as an Artist | Ft. Lana Scott & Taylor Cummings
Lana Scott, an emerging country-pop sensation, is an intentional artist on a mission to inspire joy and share her faith with the world. In this podcast episode, Lana joins Taylor Cummings for a candid conversation about her journey as a Christian artist navigating the complexities of today’s music industry. Together, they explore the power of worship, the art of songwriting, and the profound impact that music can have on the soul. Lana opens up about her experience on The Voice, how she discovered her unique sound, and how she stays true to the one voice that matters most: God's.

Connect with Lana Scott:
https://www.instagram.com/ameasureoflana/

To learn more about AWI, here’s our website:
apu.edu/arts/angeles-worship-initiative

Sign up to stay updated on our events and content:
https://apu.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=56ccf37eb7e9a70bbf8c1dbf0&id=f501a1abeb

Connect with us on Social Media:
instagram.com/angeles_worship
facebook.com/angelesworshipinitiative

Prefer video? Listen now on our YouTube Channel!
https://www.youtube.com/@angelesworshipinitiative9063
...more
31min
July 11, 2025 Worship & Artistry | Ft. Sean Beck & Taylor Cummings
As artists & worship leaders, Sean Beck and Taylor Cummings discuss those very things: worship & artistry. They dive into leading, growing in character & their crafts, and the topic of songwriting & collaborating with others. They point out how it truly is possible to see God in everything and to worship God daily through various roles & careers. Sean expands upon his experiences with songwriting both within the church and outside of it and how truth and beauty will always pierce through, especially if we look for it. Listen to the full episode to learn more!

Connect with Sean Beck: https://www.instagram.com/beck_sean/

To learn more about AWI, here’s our website:
apu.edu/arts/angeles-worship-initiative

Sign up to stay updated on our events and content: https://apu.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=56ccf37eb7e9a70bbf8c1dbf0&id=f501a1abeb

Connect with us on Social Media:
instagram.com/angeles_worship
facebook.com/angelesworshipinitiative

Prefer video? Listen now on our YouTube Channel!
https://www.youtube.com/@angelesworshipinitiative906
...more
32min
June 27, 2025 Mentorship in Worship | Ft. John Sutton & Taylor Cummings
In this episode, Dr. John Sutton and Taylor Cummings dive into the topic of worship, alongside the impact of mentorship within life and especially a career in ministry. Sutton empowers listeners that worship is a lifestyle we can all, constantly partake in. While mentorship is a powerful way to grow in all areas of life: career, relationships, faith, etc. There is value in being both mentored and having a mentee. Listen to the full episode to learn more!

To learn more about AWI, here’s our website:
apu.edu/arts/angeles-worship-initiative

Sign up to stay updated on our events and content:
https://apu.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=56ccf37eb7e9a70bbf8c1dbf0&id=f501a1abeb

Connect with us on Social Media:
instagram.com/angeles_worship
facebook.com/angelesworshipinitiative

Prefer video? Listen now on our YouTube Channel!
https://www.youtube.com/@angelesworshipinitiative9063
...more
28min
June 13, 2025 What do Youth Pastors have to say about Worship? | Ft. Kim Harp & Taylor Cummings
In this episode, Kim Harp and Taylor Cummings discuss worship from the perspective of a youth pastor, highlighting how to teach junior high and high school students what worship really is. For it's so much more than just singing. How do we teach and capture true hearts of worship, especially in this next generation? What are physical postures we can take that help move our hearts? How do we live a lifestyle of worship? Listen to the full episode to learn more!
This is episode 4 of 4 where we sat down and asked various local pastors the question, “What is worship?”

Connect with Kim Harp: https://www.instagram.com/kharp4/

To learn more about AWI, here’s our website:
apu.edu/arts/angeles-worship-initiative

Sign up to stay updated on our events and content:
https://apu.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=56ccf37eb7e9a70bbf8c1dbf0&id=f501a1abeb

Connect with us on Social Media:
instagram.com/angeles_worship
facebook.com/angelesworshipinitiative

Prefer video? Listen now on our YouTube Channel!
https://www.youtube.com/@angelesworshipinitiative9063
...more
32min
May 30, 2025 Worship Set Planning for All Generations | Ft. Ike Graham & Taylor Cummings
In this episode, Ike Graham, Worship Leader and Executive Pastor at Foothill Church of Glendora, and Taylor Cummings discuss the importance of planning a worship service with the entire congregation in mind. Ike has a heart for ALL generations to be engaged. He touches on the practicalities of what types of songs to choose, but also how to give each song and age group the same attention they deserve. Listen to the full episode to learn more!

Connect with Ike Graham: https://www.instagram.com/ikegraham/

To learn more about AWI, here’s our website:
apu.edu/arts/angeles-worship-initiative

Sign up to stay updated on our events and content:
https://apu.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=56ccf37eb7e9a70bbf8c1dbf0&id=f501a1abeb

Connect with us on Social Media:
instagram.com/angeles_worship
facebook.com/angelesworshipinitiative

Prefer video? Listen now on our YouTube Channel!
https://www.youtube.com/@angelesworshipinitiative9063
...more
37min
May 16, 2025 What do Senior Pastors have to say about Worship? | Ft. Pastor Mathew, Lake Avenue & Taylor Cummings
In this episode, Pastor Mathew John from Lake Avenue Church and Taylor Cummings unpack what worship is from the perspective of a senior pastor role. In their conversation, they address the challenges of idolizing music and sermons, getting to the heart of what worship truly is, both personally and congregationally. Listen to the full episode to learn more!

Connect with Lake Avenue Church: https://lakeave.org/

To learn more about AWI, here’s our website:
apu.edu/arts/angeles-worship-initiative

Sign up to stay updated on our events and content:
https://apu.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=56ccf37eb7e9a70bbf8c1dbf0&id=f501a1abeb

Connect with us on Social Media:
instagram.com/angeles_worship
facebook.com/angelesworshipinitiative

Prefer video? Listen now on our YouTube Channel!
https://www.youtube.com/@angelesworshipinitiative9063
...more
32min
May 02, 2025 Rest as Leaders | Ft. Justin Unger & Taylor Cummings
In this episode, Justin Unger and Taylor Cummings discuss the importance of rest as leaders within the church. In order to show up and lead well, we must be rested, but how can we do that? Are we rested, trusted, and discipled leaders? What does that practically look like? Watch the full episode to learn more!

Worship Leader/MD Health Check: https://www.likewiseworship.com/health-check

Connect with Justin Unger:
https://www.instagram.com/justinungermusic/ | https://justinunger.com/

Connect with Likewise Worship:
https://www.instagram.com/likewiseworship/ | https://www.likewiseworship.com/

To learn more about AWI, here’s our website:
apu.edu/arts/angeles-worship-initiative

Sign up to stay updated on our events and content:
https://apu.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=56ccf37eb7e9a70bbf8c1dbf0&id=f501a1abeb

Connect with us on Social Media:
instagram.com/angeles_worship
facebook.com/angelesworshipinitiative

Prefer video? Listen now on our YouTube Channel!
https://www.youtube.com/@angelesworshipinitiative9063
...more
42min
April 18, 2025 What do Worship Pastors have to say about Worship? | Ft. Sarah Sattler & Taylor Cummings
In this episode, Sarah Sattler, the Worship Director of Cornerstone Bible Church in Glendora, unpacks how worship is not just music, rather our whole lives are worship. “How can we educate our congregations of this truth?” and “Why do we come to worship?” are answered here. Watch/listen to the full episode to learn more!

This is episode 2 of 4 where we sat down and asked various local pastors the question, “What is worship?”

Connect with Cornerstone Bible Church: https://cbcglendora.org/
Connect with Worship Quest Ministries: https://worshipquest.net/

To learn more about AWI, here’s our website:
apu.edu/arts/angeles-worship-initiative

Sign up to stay updated on our events and content:
https://apu.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=56ccf37eb7e9a70bbf8c1dbf0&id=f501a1abeb

Connect with us on Social Media:
instagram.com/angeles_worship
facebook.com/angelesworshipinitiative

Prefer video? Listen now on our YouTube Channel!
https://www.youtube.com/@angelesworshipinitiative9063
...more
31min
April 06, 2025 The 4 Roles of a Worship Leader | Ft. Steven Brooks & Taylor Cummings
In this episode, Steven Brooks unpacks his understanding of the 4 different roles of a worship leader: Worship Leader, Song Leader, Worship Pastor, and Worship Artist. He defines each of these and describes how you can discover which one aligns most with your giftings and how you may need to operate in each one at different times. Watch/listen to the full episode to learn more!

If you’d like to understand worship and these different worship leader categories more extensively, check out his book “Worship Quest: An Exploration of Worship Leadership!”

Connect with Worship Quest Ministries: https://worshipquest.net/

To learn more about AWI, here’s our website:
apu.edu/arts/angeles-worship-initiative

Sign up to stay updated on our events and content:
https://apu.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=56ccf37eb7e9a70bbf8c1dbf0&id=f501a1abeb

Connect with us on Social Media:
instagram.com/angeles_worship
facebook.com/angelesworshipinitiative

Prefer video? Listen now on our YouTube Channel!
https://www.youtube.com/@angelesworshipinitiative9063
...more
43min

FAQs about AWI Podcast:

How many episodes does AWI Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 27 episodes available.