In this episode I talked with Joshua and David from Covenant Worship about:

The creation of an album that might not necessarily be intended for corporate worship but how God can use the music in a corporate setting.

How we can incorporate various elements in to our service to glorify God.

What the week to week ministry looks like at their home church.

The importance of discipleship and why we need to work ourselves out of a job.

Some simple ways to empower our volunteers on a weekly basis.

The need for and power of team worship leadership on the weekends.

Advice for longevity in ministry.

How God expands our ability and leadership when we actively empower others.

Why we have to leave room for others to make mistakes.

How we can work with our church leadership to help them understand why making mistakes is important for growth.

What God has been doing through their ministry and what they’ve been learning.

Spiritual health best practices for our worship teams.

Ways for our community to pray for their ministry.

In this episode myself and Chris Bellamy were able to talk to the man Behind Labyrinth, David Baloche about:

The heart behind writing the music for Labyrinth.

How the music has been amazing in ministering to those who suffer with anxiety and suicidal thoughts.

Who was involved in the writing and recording process.

David’s musical background and how he it was used for this project.

Some advice for how to take such intricate music and use it in the church.

What David’s home church looks like.

How to write music in a way that honors personal sensibilities and how to trust your gut.

Some practical ways to use technology to create some new inspiration.

How to use ableton as a thought production machine.

In this episode myself and Chris Bellamy get to talk to Kim Walker-Smith about:

Her newest project, “On My Side”

The dynamic of creating a personal album while being involved in the music and life of Jesus Culture.

Some practical advice on how to manage the tension of personal ministry and corporate ministry in our churches.

Thoughts on doing live vs studio work.

A rundown of who was involved on the p

Practical advice for vocalists. Ways to keep your voice healthy and how to both warm up and cool down.

The realities of doing ministry when you’re a parent and how to find some sort of balance with it.

Why family is the first ministry we have to focus on.

Important thoughts on how to set in-ear monitors and why it is vitally important for us

Family and ministry balance. Some really incredible thoughts on how to keep family first.

The big question! Kim’s signature laugh while leading worship and what’s behind it.

How to keep ourselves connected with God while leading regularly. Ways to keep the worship time fresh for both us and the congregation.

In this episode myself and Chris Bellamy were able to talk with Sarah Reeves about:

How God has been moving in her life.

Her latest project!

Thoughts on worship and how it sounds similar in a lot of places.

Where Sarah thinks worship music is going.

The danger in trying to compare ourselves to other leaders.

Her involvement with the Belonging and what God is doing through her church.

How God uses difficult seasons to help us grow and advice on how to find God when we’re in the middle of it.

What the new project sounds like and how to go about doing the music in the church.

In this episode, Josh and I talk with Chris Abbott about:

Why are we talking about Facebook advertising on the TCC podcast?

Tons of practical ways to use Facebook ads to connect with new people for your Easter service.

Things you can do today to engage with your congregation online.

Why you should pass this episode on to your communications/media people to help broaden the impact of your ministry.

How to avoid wasting money when using the “boost” button for your Facebook page.

How exactly to craft a simple invitation to your church.

In this episode I talked with Kristian Stanfill about:

Their new album and what God’s doing in and through their music.

Some of the practical steps taken to pull off Passion every year.

The relationship between the passion conference and doing weekly church for their team.

Songwriting practices and how they go about identifying the songs that will best resonate with their church.

The how and why behind The End It Movement

The constant need to balance ministry with family and practical advice for maintaining a healthy heart in the midst of all of it.

How we can pray for Kristian and the Passion team in this season.

In this episode we talk about:

Creating intentional space for God to move through planning for spontaneity.

How to go about treating our teams with great care.

Practical application for praying over those that will be under our worship leadership during a service or concert.

The balance between the emotional highs of worship with a personal touch.

Why it's ok to make mistakes while we're leading.

The importance of caring for others and love for those we are leading in worship.

How we can pray over Darren and his team.

In this episode I had the chance to talk to Ellie Holcomb about:

How God has been working in her and her community over the past two years.

Why is it important for us to find opportunity to celebrate God in the midst of difficulties.

Songwriting as a way to process through pain.

Encouragement for those going through a difficult time.

The vital importance of hope in our lives.

Advice for young songwriters.

How to go about fostering a personal relationship with God.

In this episode I had the chance to talk to Kari Jobe again! You can hear her first interview here. Here are some of the highlights:

How God has been working in and through Kari through marriage, having a kid, and life in general.

The process in which God called her from her church to join what God is doing at The Belonging Co.

Why we have to be grounded in a local church that we know God has called us to.

What the day to day for Kari looks like as an artist and a mom.

The dynamic of songwriting with your spouse.

The process for vetting theology in the songs they write.

How some songs can start as a melody and others start as a lyric.

The seasons of life and their effect on songwriting.

Challenges for worship leaders in the church today vs when she began.

Practical advice for how to make sure your team is strong enough in the details to be able to let the Spirit move in our services.

Ways we can pray for Kari and Cody while they're on tour.

In this episode I talked with Jenn Johnson about:

What the day to day ministry of Bethel Music looks like.

The heart behind Jenn and Brian’s latest project together.

How God uses our life circumstances to mold our hearts and the songs we write.

What it looks like to do ministry with your spouse.

The value of counseling in the life of a marriage.

Thoughts on changing culture in the local church.

How to identify and empower leaders within the church.

Who to combat the jealously that may come from helping others become better worship leaders than ourselves.

Why we need to trust God to take care of us through seasons of life.

How to keep our hearts open to what God is directing us to do.

The way they plan and schedule people for church services at Bethel as well as touring schedules.