AWI Podcast

AWI Podcast

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AWI Podcast episodes

  • 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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    Prefer video? Listen now on our YouTube Channel!
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    33 min
  • 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

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

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    Prefer video? Listen now on our YouTube Channel!
    https://www.youtube.com/@angelesworshipinitiative906
    32 min
  • 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: 
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    Prefer video? Listen now on our YouTube Channel!
    https://www.youtube.com/@angelesworshipinitiative9063
    28 min
  • 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: 
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    instagram.com/angeles_worship 
    facebook.com/angelesworshipinitiative

    Prefer video? Listen now on our YouTube Channel!
    https://www.youtube.com/@angelesworshipinitiative9063
    32 min
  • 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
    37 min
  • 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
    32 min
  • 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
    42 min
  • 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
    31 min
  • 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
    43 min

About AWI Podcast

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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…