This week, the guys discuss why and how to easily incorporate scripture into worship services. It can be tempting to overlook the simple yet profound beauty of the sacred scriptures.

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Michael and Sam are joined by luthier Alfredo Salmeron (from BURG Instrument Repair in Houston) this week for a discussion about how to properly care for guitars and basses. Topics include: how often to change strings, gig bag vs. hard-shell case, and tone upgrades.

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This week, Michael and Sam have a conversation about the dangers of celebrity worship. Unfortunately, this is not only common outside the church, but it has become an issue in Evangelicalism as a whole. Comments? Leave us a note on our website and we'll get back to you!

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The quality of our charts can make or break our rehearsals. Michael and Sam give some insight into how to make high quality chord charts on this very practical episode of TWLP. 

Here's a free example.

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We must always be reforming. This week on the show, Michael and Sam have a conversation about the idea that we should be constantly improving in our musicality, our worship leadership, and above all, our pursuit of God.

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Many of us have been there - your pastor asks if you can lead a few songs for a small group. There's a big difference between playing acoustic guitar with a band and playing to accompany yourself. This episode is full of practical advice for the solo acoustic worship leader.

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Michael and Sam have a conversation this week with Tony Bianco (Middle School Minister at HFBC) about leading students in worship, how to do announcements well, and the dangers of entertainment in service planning.

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To post or not post... that is the question. This week, Michael and Sam talk about the dangers of social media and how worship leaders can shipwreck their ministry if they aren't wise. 

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Frequent guest Johnny Simmons (from Church of the Holy Trinity in Houston) returns yet again for a riveting discussion about the purpose, philosophy, and practice of blended worship services. 

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After the Lord, who should be the focus of our ministry on Sunday - the lost souls in the pews or the Body of Christ? In a particularly theological episode, Michael and Sam present their case. Spoiler Alert - we think it's mostly for believers.

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