The Writing Worship Podcast - For Worship Songwriters

Christian songwriting veteran Benji Cowart shares from the 2022 Writing Worship conference about the power of lyrics. Benji’s experience as a working songwriter in Nashville has shaped his philosophy and creativity and unique perspective. 

Benji Cowart is a staff writer for TIM (Tomlin Ingram Music) Publishing. He’s written songs for artists like Natalie Grant, TobyMac, Rhett Walker, Jeremy Camp, Sanctus Real, Danny Gokey, and Ellie Holcomb. 

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Chris Clayton shares about his years of experience as a producer, songwriter, and worship pastor. Because of his unique vantage point as a producer, Chris is able to speak into the writing process with depth and wisdom. 

Chris has worked on records for Bethel Music, Big Daddy Weave, Shane & Shane, and Philips, Craig, and Dean. Chris’ recent writing credits include “Because of Christ” (The Belonging Co.) and “Only a Holy God” (Here Be Lions). As a working worship pastor, Chris continues to carry a passion for the local church in everything he does. 

Take the Songwriter Personality Test
This simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com 

Apply now for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship.  Our foundational course for all songwriters.  Over 700 worship songwriters have taken and graduated from the 9-week cohort-based mentorship program.  You can apply on the WritingWorship.co website.

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Take the Songwriter Personality Test
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Three hard-working Nashville songwriters - Natalie Layne, Rachael Nemiroff, and Rhyan Shirley - share from the 2022 Writing Worship Conference about their perspectives as female writers in the music industry. 

Natalie Layne is an artist & writer for Centricity Music, who has a flair for incorporating her unique musical background into catchy CCM songs. Rachael Nemiroff is a staff writer for Curb/Word who writes for other artists as well as her own artist releases. Ryan Shirley is a worship leader and songwriter who’s written songs for artists like Colton Dixon, Leeland, and We Are Messengers.

Take the Songwriter Personality Test
This simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com 

Apply now for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship.  Our foundational course for all songwriters.  Over 700 worship songwriters have taken and graduated from the 9-week cohort-based mentorship program.  You can apply on the WritingWorship.co website.

Support the show

Take the Songwriter Personality Test
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Join the Writing Worship Community on Facebook
Read the Writing Worship Book by Krissy Nordhoff
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Stacey Willbur shares from her breakout session at the 2022 Writing Worship Conference. What does a publisher do, and how does it affect the worship songwriter? Why should a songwriter take care of their publishing? 

Willbur is a long-time veteran of the music industry, whose career has included both Christian and country music. After working for a number of reputable companies in her decades of experience, Stacey currently serves at the head of publishing at TIM (Tomlin Ingram Music) Publishing. Stacey has a passion for people and especially for mentoring young women in the music industry. 

Take the Songwriter Personality Test
This simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com 

Apply now for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship.  Our foundational course for all songwriters.  Over 700 worship songwriters have taken and graduated from the 9-week cohort-based mentorship program.  You can apply on the WritingWorship.co website.

Support the show

Take the Songwriter Personality Test
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Join the Writing Worship Community on Facebook
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Develop your songwriting craft with the Ultimate Songwriter Development Bundle (All our Courses + eBooks in one great price)

Worship artist Patrick Mayberry shares about his experience as a writer and an artist, including how being a worship pastor for so many years shaped his approach to songwriting. 

Patrick Mayberry is an artist with Centricity Worship, worship leader, and songwriter. His writing credits include songs with Passion, Rita Springer, Pat Barret, Mack Brock, and “Holy Spirit Come” as a solo artist. Patrick carries a passion for writing accessible worship songs that everyone can understand and sing to Jesus. 

Take the Songwriter Personality Test
This simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com 

Apply now for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship.  Our foundational course for all songwriters.  Over 700 worship songwriters have taken and graduated from the 9-week cohort-based mentorship program.  You can apply on the WritingWorship.co website.

Support the show

Take the Songwriter Personality Test
Follow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube
Join the Writing Worship Community on Facebook
Read the Writing Worship Book by Krissy Nordhoff
Writing Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

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Apply for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship
Develop your songwriting craft with the Ultimate Songwriter Development Bundle (All our Courses + eBooks in one great price)

Worship is breathing.

Worship is living a life in communion with God every minute of every day. We were created for intimacy with the Father, just to Be with him. We are surrounded by a culture that is driven by productivity, but Chris and Summer Shealy of Shealy Worship want to raise up a generation of worshippers who desire more than anything else to just BE with Jesus. It’s out of this place of being that everything else flows.

If this resonates with you, you will be inspired and encouraged by this conversation on today’s podcast.  

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Take the Songwriter Personality Test
This simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com 

Apply now for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship.  Our foundational course for all songwriters.  Over 700 worship songwriters have taken and graduated from the 9-week cohort-based mentorship program.  You can apply on the WritingWorship.co website.

Support the show

Take the Songwriter Personality Test
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Join the Writing Worship Community on Facebook
Read the Writing Worship Book by Krissy Nordhoff
Writing Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

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Apply for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship
Develop your songwriting craft with the Ultimate Songwriter Development Bundle (All our Courses + eBooks in one great price)

Stephen Brewster shares about fostering a culture of worship songwriting in your church from our 2022 annual Writing Worship Conference.

Brewster is a leader, coach, creative, and developer of culture. Stephen is passionate about coaching churches and worship teams, the Enneagram, and seeing God’s plan unleashed in others.

The Writing Worship hosts for this episode are:

Eric Nordhoff
Nick Morrow
Emily Weeks

Take the Songwriter Personality Test
This simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com 

Apply now for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship.  Our foundational course for all songwriters.  Over 700 worship songwriters have taken and graduated from the 9-week cohort-based mentorship program.  You can apply on the WritingWorship.co website.

Support the show

Take the Songwriter Personality Test
Follow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube
Join the Writing Worship Community on Facebook
Read the Writing Worship Book by Krissy Nordhoff
Writing Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

Learn more about how to...

Apply for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship
Develop your songwriting craft with the Ultimate Songwriter Development Bundle (All our Courses + eBooks in one great price)

Matt Lopez shares with our Writing Club about his experience working with Bethel Music, the nuances of publishing, and why publishing is important to the songwriter. 

Matt Lopez is Bethel Music Director of Publishing Admin and Digital Rights. Having worked with the label for several years, Matt is passionate about creativity in the Church and using his gifts to see revival in this generation. 

The Writing Worship hosts for this episode are:

Eric Nordhoff
Nick Morrow
Emily Weeks

Take the Songwriter Personality Test
This simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com 

Apply now for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship.  Our foundational course for all songwriters.  Over 700 worship songwriters have taken and graduated from the 9-week cohort-based mentorship program.  You can apply on the WritingWorship.co website.

Support the show

Take the Songwriter Personality Test
Follow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube
Join the Writing Worship Community on Facebook
Read the Writing Worship Book by Krissy Nordhoff
Writing Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

Learn more about how to...

Apply for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship
Develop your songwriting craft with the Ultimate Songwriter Development Bundle (All our Courses + eBooks in one great price)

Tony Wood shares his own story and practical songwriting tips from our 2022 annual Writing Worship Conference. 

Tony is a veteran songwriter in Christian music. With over thirty(!) #1 hits, Tony is one of the most celebrated writers in the history of the genre. Beyond songwriting, Tony has a passion for family, teaching, and sharing the wisdom he’s gained from his decades in the music industry. 

The Writing Worship hosts for this episode are:

Eric Nordhoff
Nick Morrow
Emily Weeks
Rachael Thomas (with baby in hand)

Take the Songwriter Personality Test
This simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com 

Apply now for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship.  Our foundational course for all songwriters.  Over 700 worship songwriters have taken and graduated from the 9-week cohort-based mentorship program.  You can apply on the WritingWorship.co website.

Support the show

Take the Songwriter Personality Test
Follow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube
Join the Writing Worship Community on Facebook
Read the Writing Worship Book by Krissy Nordhoff
Writing Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

Learn more about how to...

Apply for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship
Develop your songwriting craft with the Ultimate Songwriter Development Bundle (All our Courses + eBooks in one great price)

Chris Cleveland shares with our Writing Club about his journey as a CCM artist, his songwriting best practices, and what “success” looks like in his own life. 

Chris is the founder and lead singer of the band Stars Go Dim. He’s had success as both a radio artist (“You Are Loved”) and as a writer for other artists. Chris has a passion for authenticity in Christian music, writing and recording, and pouring into the next generation. 

The Writing Worship hosts for this episode are:

Eric Nordhoff
Nick Morrow
Emily Weeks
Rachael Thomas (with baby in hand)

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram
Join the Writing Worship Community on Facebook
Take the Songwriter Personality Test
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Writing Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

Take the Songwriter Personality Test
This simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com 

Apply now for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship.  Our foundational course for all songwriters.  Over 700 worship songwriters have taken and graduated from the 9-week cohort-based mentorship program.  You can apply on the WritingWorship.co website.

Support the show

Take the Songwriter Personality Test
Follow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube
Join the Writing Worship Community on Facebook
Read the Writing Worship Book by Krissy Nordhoff
Writing Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

Learn more about how to...

Apply for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship
Develop your songwriting craft with the Ultimate Songwriter Development Bundle (All our Courses + eBooks in one great price)