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How do YOU plan Christmas? If you struggle with "how" to plan services in December, this podcast might be a help to you! In this episode, we're talking about three specific ways you can plan songs for the holiday season.

I can't think of a better tip than "think small" when it comes to writing songs for your people. In this episode, I break down three ways to hone in on songwriting that I believe will immediately improve your songwriting.

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A little self-reflection and brutal honesty go a long way. Reminding myself to spend time on stuff that will stand the test of time!

Thoughts on Mark 5.

Continuing our discussion from the previous episode about leading "intuitively." This post is also based on the most recent post over at bethelsongs.com.

Once again looking at Bethel Redding, home of some of the most popular worship songs being sung these days, and what we can learn from the style and technique of their worship leaders. This is the first of a two-part series. In our next episode, we'll talk more about leading "intuitively" in worship.

What can worship leaders learn from the greatest cookie ever created? LOTS.

Does a "song" culture contribute to a diminished focus on personal integrity? It might.

MUSIC FEATURED:
George Thorogood - "You Talk Too Much:

Figured I'd take a page from www.bethelsongs.com and share some of the songs I'm enjoying - either from a personal perspective or as potential additions to the catalog of songs we sing at my church.

SONGS FEATURED:

Vince Gill & Time Jumpers - Bartender's Blues
Snarky Puppy - Lingus
Tommy Walker - Sing It Over Me
Christian City Church/Steve Deal - Letting Go
Zach Williams - Chainbreaker
Casey Corum - Who Is Like Our God
Vertical Church Band - Your Mercy

The debate about "paying players" will probably always be a a part of worship leading culture. In this episode, we're talking about something a bit loftier than that - instead of worrying about hired guns who can bring excellence to the music, why not work for professionalism regardless of volunteer or "pro" status?

This episode features three things that pro bands do and how your team can add those skills to your worship each week.

MUSIC CUES:

The Louvin Brother - There's A Higher Power
Larry Groce - Junk Food Junkie
Todd Wright Band - Love So True