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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The podcast currently has 27 episodes available.

AWI Podcast episodes:

March 21, 2025 What do Executive Pastors have to say about Worship? | Ft. Jesus Arriaga & Taylor Cummings
In this episode, Jesus Arriaga and Taylor Cummings unpack Jesus’s unique perspective on worship as a past Worship Pastor and now current Executive Pastor of ONE&ALL Church. They tackle topics of personal vs. congregational worship, and how pastors can best equip and steward the worship of our churches today.

This is episode 1/4 of us sitting down and asking various local pastors to answer the question “What is worship?”

Connect with ONE&ALL Church: https://www.instagram.com/oneandallchurch/ |
https://www.oneandall.church/

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
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35min
March 07, 2025 How do you Shepherd a Unified Culture of Worship? | Ft. Justin Unger & Taylor Cummings
In this episode, Justin Unger and Taylor Cummings discuss the challenges in our modern world of shepherding a unified culture of worship among your team, staff, and congregation. Questions arise of…What does a healthy church look like? What does discipleship in worship look like? How can we be unified with other churches? Justin Unger offers practical advice straight from the Bible. Listen to the full episode to learn more!

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
48min
December 13, 2024 The Art of Biblical Storytelling | Ft. Traci Birge & Taylor Cummings
In this episode, Traci Birge and Taylor Cummings tackle the topic of biblical storytelling, showing how present and powerful stories are within the biblical text. Traci highlights the simplicity yet complexity of biblical narratives–how there are multiple lenses we can glean from and how much closer they can bring us to God. What do these stories teach us about the character of God? How do we see the bigger picture, and how do we identify with the people in the margins? Watch/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
44min
November 28, 2024 Avenues of Worship, Through Preaching | Ft. Coba Canales & Taylor Cummings
In this episode, Coba Canales and Taylor Cummings discuss how preaching is an avenue for worship. Coba encourages us whether it is for thousands or just one person, if God has put a message in your heart, it’s our responsibility to share it. Listen to the full episode to hear 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
50min
November 15, 2024 The Importance of Theology in Worship Songs | Ft. Scott Cunningham & Taylor Cummings
In this episode, Scott Cunningham and Taylor Cummings discuss the great importance of having good theology in the songs that we choose and also write for our congregations. What do they say about God? Are they full of biblical truth? Songs are powerful and memorable, so as worship leaders how can we best equip our congregations to know God and scripture through the songs we sing? Watch/listen to the full episode to find out!

Connect with Scott: https://www.instagram.com/craftybacon/

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
35min
November 01, 2024 Avenues of Worship, Through Dance | Ft. Jason Poullard & Taylor Cummings
In this episode, Jason Poullard and Taylor Cummings dig into how dance is an avenue for worship. Jason points out how dance takes all of us, our full body, and how biblical that is. This conversation explores how we can each incorporate this artform into our ministries and services to further engage our congregation and invite the Holy Spirit to move us all. Listen to the full episode to hear more!

Connect with Jason: https://www.instagram.com/jasonpoullard/

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
45min
October 18, 2024 Can the Music Director & Worship Leader Get Along? | Ft. Aretha Scruggs, Zach Rudulph, & Taylor Cummings
In this episode, Zach Rudulph, Aretha Scruggs, and Taylor Cummings discuss the relationship between the Music Director and the Worship Leader. What are their roles? What is each leader in charge of? How can they best communicate, make decisions, and solve problems inside and outside of a church service? Listen to the full episode to learn how you can best improve your relationship between these two vital roles!

Connect with Zach: https://www.instagram.com/zach_rudulph/
Connect with Aretha: https://www.instagram.com/arethascruggsmusic/

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
October 04, 2024 Structure vs. Spontaneous Worship | Ft. The Handlebar Podcast / UPPERROOM & Taylor Cummings
In this episode, Aaron Smith and Rafael Greco from the Handlebar Podcast discuss with Taylor Cummings how to balance structure and “flowing” (or spontaneous worship) within a worship service. Different denominations and people tend to lean a certain way, but what would happen if we welcomed God into the whole process? What if we each planned with purpose, alongside also being open and present to what later happens in the room and moment? Will we allow each part to be a conversation with the King? Listen to the full episode to learn more!

Connect with TheHandlebarPodcast: https://www.instagram.com/handlebarpodcast/

Listen to The Handlebar Podcast:
https://open.spotify.com/show/7tGgBnNpm9MXQbXWcF2i4J?si=ece3d825eb744fe6

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
26min
September 20, 2024 Avenues of Worship, Through Instruments | Zach Rudulph & Taylor Cummings
In this episode, Zach Rudulph and Taylor Cummings discuss how a variety of instruments, especially the bass, can be an avenue of worship. Through his expertise in church and touring with Andy Grammar, Zach highlights the balance between doing too much and being distracting vs. how to best compliment and enhance a worship set. In addition, they tackle the question of how to separate your identity from your instrument and ultimately be confident in who God says you are and what you bring to the table. Listen to the full episode to discover how you can best worship God through your instrument!

Connect with Zach Rudulph: https://www.instagram.com/zach_rudulph/

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
39min
September 06, 2024 Family in Ministry | Ft. Tommy Walker & Taylor Cummings
In this episode, Tommy Walker and Taylor Cummings discuss all about Family in Ministry. From the beauties and benefits, to the challenges and disciplines that come with it. Here, Tommy elaborates on how he personally was raised within ministry, and how his own family legacy continues on within the church. Watch the full video to learn more!

Connect with Tommy Walker: https://www.instagram.com/tommywalkerministries/

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
35min

FAQs about AWI Podcast:

How many episodes does AWI Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 27 episodes available.