In celebration of one year of the podcast, enjoy this special live message on John 5 and what we can learn from Jesus' conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well.

There's an easy way to find out what you really need to be spending your time on. Hint: it's not buying a new planner, or reorganizing your to-do list, or spending hours in your email inbox.

And when we know what we ought to do, why do we hesitate to actually take action?

In this wild new episode of the BotaCast, I also give you the perfect response to “we’ve always done it this way,” I accuse some pastors of being regressive hypocrites, and I encourage someone to quit their job.

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In this episode, we discuss the single most important musical skill a worship team band member can have. We also categorize the four levels of musicians, and what separates plateaued musicians from next level ones.

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Do you ever feel stuck wondering how to lead your team in pre-service prayer? Are the minutes leading into a service intentional, or just hype? In this episode, Daniel talks through one big waste of time and seven alternative options.

Full article here: https://danieltsubota.com/its-time-to-stop-stirring-it-up

Do your good in-ear mixes seem only happen accidentally? You don't need to spend any money to radically improve your mix. In this practical episode, we walk through how you can go from hoping that this Sunday will be one of those random lottery winning weekends where you stumble upon a good mix, to being equipped to consistently have a better sound in your ears.

Madison Tsubota returns to the BotaCast to discuss:
- Our journey through burnout
- What are you rebuilding?
- When moving on means moving away
- Pastoral care vs professional counseling

LINKS:
Article - You Can Always Rebuild

There has to be more than hope after a dream, ministry, or project falls apart. First comes a change in mindset, and consequently a change in actions. In this episode, I unpack my story of burnout, and how a simple phrase that came from playing blocks with my son would change my life.

BONUS EPISODE COMING SOON:
Madison Tsubota returns to the BotaCast to discuss:
- Our journey through burnout
- What are you rebuilding?
- When moving on means moving away

LINKS:
Article - You Can Always Rebuild

Sit down and talk with any burned out worship musician or production team member and you will always hear this complaint: “It is so frustrating when the worship leader is always making last minute changes.” Does this mean spontaneous is always bad?

The great tragedy is that too often spontaneous moments are given no strategic thought. The best spontaneous moments are the ones that have been given thoughtful parameters, even if there is great freedom within those parameters.

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Article - 3 Casualties of Spontaneous Worship

(and Strategies for Change)

When you work with people, problems are inevitable. This episode dives into the top 6 most difficult team members, and actionable steps to help you overcome these situations.

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Article - The Top 6 Difficult Team Members

Daniel and Madison share the origin story of the BotaCast. Have you ever experienced the Q&A section of a worship conference breakout session? Every one of them seem to have the same regurgitated vague answers. These seemingly one-size-fits-all answers sound nice, but they are safe and frankly not helpful. This podcast seeks to get past the "right answers," and offer actionable solutions with the "real answers."

If you have found yourself with any amount of recognized leadership over or within a worship team, I have got lessons to offer you from my mistakes. Maybe you’re aspiring to more team leadership. Consider the tools I offer as research to start building your tools before you find yourself in that spot.

LINKS:
Website - danieltsubota.com