In this episode, we pull right from the blog over at www.bethelsongs.com and talk about ways you can be sure and lead with excellence when you're NOT the regular worship leader. We also introduce a brand new segment called CONTROVERSIAL THOUGHT!

This is audio taken from a new thing I'm doing on Facebook Live. Over five videos, I'm hoping to encourage worship leaders out there who want to write worship songs but don't know how to get started.

Part 1 was on OBSTACLES and the next video will be called PARTS.

This week, Todd gets mad at Anthony for a podcast recommendation then talks about stirring up trouble on Facebook. After that, the guys hit four questions from the mailbag before Todd's story for the week. And of course, we wrap up the show with a little "Will Todd Hate This" regarding patriotic church services!

MUSIC - Brad Wofford (soundcloud.com/bradthedesigner)

Ross King is a good friend and songwriting mentor who just released a brand new album called WE KNOW HOW THIS THING ENDS. And what's the point of having a very successful podcast if you can't help promote your friends??

In this episode:

• Todd gripes about his dog.
• Anthony and Todd answer questions.
• We debut a new theme song.
• Todd gets grumpy (again.)

Special thanks to Brad Wofford for our "Will Todd Hate This" theme music. Check out some of Brad's work at www.soundcloud.com/bradthedesigner.

Closing music: "Praise God" as recorded by Todd Wright Band. (Russell/Howard/Wright)

Happy New Year! Season 2 has officially begun. I talk Christmas, my new album, desire vs. value, hats in worship and...welcome our brand new 2017 co-host, Anthony Croff.

Had a blast on this episode, especially our new segment - WILL TODD HATE THIS?

Here's your chance to hear the whole record. Available for download on December 16.

PRAISE GOD (Blake Russell, Sky Howard, Todd Wright)
ONE AND ONLY HOPE (Todd Wright)
CHRIST HAS COME (John Paul & Joseph Allen, Todd Wright)
DRINKING DEEPLY (Ross King, Todd Wright)
TOOK MY CHAINS feat. Ross King (Ross King, Todd Wright)
OUR GOD IS STRONGER (Todd Wright)
LOVE SO TRUE (Britton Wesson, Todd Wright)
FOUNTAIN OF GOD (Todd Wright)

Worship leaders have access to amazing technology - stuff that lets us speak into the lives of our congregants on a daily basis. But are we using it the right way?

MUSIC:

It's My Life - Bon Jovi
Online - Brad Paisley

Featured music from Charlie Brown and Integrity's Hosanna!

Thanks for listening. Happy Thanksgiving!

I'm tired of writing things in this part of the podcast.