"Music and the creative arts have such a power to bring His word and speak truth into people's lives. Music is a very powerful and emotive medium that can express volumes" - Stacy Tan  

Favourite foods, unexpected beginnings & biggest lessons in Songwriting - on today’s episode we get to know our AG Songwriting Mentors Alarice, Jon Cho and Stacy Tan and hear their stories of becoming a songwriter. They share their thoughts about the significance of songwriting in worship & the Body of Christ. No matter where you're at on your songwriting journey, tune in for a fun and insightful conversation on this creative art.

"The worship leader creates, facilitates and stewards the meeting place between God and man. God is the one who brings the breakthrough, so we just have to partner with Him." - Ian Chew  

As promised, here's part II of our conversation on worship warfare. Worship leading mentors Alarice, Ian and Steph J share their personal stories of encountering breakthroughs in worship, both in the battlefield of the mind and in physical healing. We explore the role of worship leaders in spiritual warfare, and the areas where worshippers and worship leaders are more likely to encounter spiritual attack. Join us for this insightful discussion on the power of worship.

“Worship is an acknowledgement of God’s worth. Whether we are in the biggest loss of our life or the biggest victory, our response remains the same because His worth never changes." - Bill Johnson  

Joined by our AG Worship Leading Mentors, Alarice, Steph J and Ian Chew, we discuss the role of worship in spiritual warfare. Ian Chew introduces his journey as a worship revivalist and becoming part of the AG team. Looking at the story of King Jehoshaphat defeating Moab and Ammon (2 Chronicles 20), we explore the role of the worshipper (Jahaziel the Levite) in the battle and how worship brings courage. Choosing worship in the midst of warfare is turning to God as King and giving him the authority to deliver and save us. Tune in as we explore the power of worship in warfare!

I will praise the name of God with a song;

Why should Christians be the happiest people on earth? What is the significance of thanksgiving? What if thanksgiving is a gift for us, not something we do for God?   

In part I of this conversation, we discuss a fundamental aspect of worship - thanksgiving. Together with Calvin and Alarice, we uncover how thanksgiving is a gift for us to receive unshakeable peace and joy in the midst of every circumstance. From the stories of King Jehoshosphat, to Jesus and his disciples Peter & Paul, Calvin and Alarice share profound lessons on having a a thankful heart. Join us as we dive deeper into the power of thanksgiving, especially in the challenging times we live in today.

“God, this mighty being, draws near to us to whisper what's on His heart. There is intimacy and immensity in worship and prayer.”- Stephanie James

“And when he had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each holding a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.” (Revelation 5:18)

In this first part of our two-episode conversation on using word and music for prayer, we are joined by Stephanie James, our first guest from the AG Team. With her experience serving at the Penang House of Prayer and presently as worship leading mentor at our AG School, Stephanie shares with us how God moved her to dedicate her life to building His house. She introduces the heart behind Harp & Bowl worship and intercession and how it can stir us to pray beyond our immediate needs. Join us as we learn about this powerful way to use Scripture and music for prayer.

If we invest time with Him, God multiplies time in quality with Him and when ministering to others. - Ps Trisha Khoo

In the second half of this Worship Conversation episode on leadership, Pastor Trisha from Covenant Vision Christian Church shares her heart about the importance of first depositing and investing in our relationship with God. Together with Calvin and Alarice, we discuss practical ways we can stay worshipful as leaders. Ps Trisha exhorts all believers, whether called to a leadership role or not, to lead our own lives in light of Jesus so we can produce the fruit of who we are in Him. Join us and be encouraged in this concluding episode of our chat on leadership.

“People think they must be called first to a position or role. But just like a phone call, there is a caller behind every phone call. So when God calls you, He first calls you to Himself.” - Ps Trisha Khoo

What does worship in leadership mean? How can leaders lead from a place of worship?

In the first part of this two-episode conversation, we are joined by our guest and AG Alumni, Pastor Trisha Khoo from Covenant Vision Christian Church. Pastor Trisha shares how God led her into full-time ministry as a worship pastor in her church. Together with Calvin and Alarice, we discuss the heart of worship and the priority of relationship with God in leadership. Ps Trisha emphasises the strength that comes from community as we journey with others as leaders as well. Join us in this fun but thought-provoking conversation about worship in the leading, and leading in worship.

“Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and enjoy Him forever.” - Westminster Shorter Catechism

How can we lead people to the heart of worship? How can we serve from a place of enjoying the Lord, rather than from what needs to be done? What does worship have to do with unity?

In part two of our conversation with special guest Pastor Ian Wong, we explore the role of leaders to invite people into relationship, God’s enjoyment of worship, and unity as the most fragrant offering (John 17). Ps Ian Wong exhorts us to worship the Lord wherever He has called us, ready and united in our pursuit of the One who is worthy. Join us in this vulnerable heart to heart about worship in our churches.