Soul Care is a phrase leaders hear often—but few truly understand or practice.

In this opening episode of Season 6 of The Worship Catalyst Podcast, Austin Ryan sits down with worship leader Lane Wood to define what soul care really is—and why it matters for every leader. This isn’t self-help or self-indulgence. It’s learning to live and lead by grace, using the strength and resources God provides.

Together, Austin and Lane unpack:

• What soul care actually means (and what it doesn’t)
• Why caring for your soul is essential to healthy leadership
• The biggest gaps worship leaders and team members face today
• Four foundational practices that help leaders live by grace
• Why rest and growth must coexist—or leadership suffers

If you lead anyone—on a church staff, volunteer team, business, or family—this conversation will reframe how you think about leadership health and longevity.

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The Worship Catalyst Podcast is produced by Worship Catalyst. A non-profit ministry that serves churches by training, mentoring and coaching worship leaders and their teams. For more information about Worship Catalyst or for more resources to help you become a better worship leader, visit worshipcatalyst.com.