Your worship team has talent, but are you leading them to serve the wrong audience? A lot of worship leaders design sets and teams for the church they see online, not the one they actually serve.

John Van Deusen reveals how knowing your demographics transforms everything from song selection to team dynamics to Sunday morning flow.

What You'll Discover:

• The surprising demographic question that transforms your setlist choices

• Why "decidedly mid" leadership creates stronger teams

• How to develop team members as artists (not just players)

• Multi-generational worship strategy that actually works

What questions should you ask about your congregation that most worship leaders never consider? How do you know if you're serving your actual community or an imaginary one?

Your community is unique. Your leadership should be too.

Worship Online is your new secret weapon for preparing each week. With detailed song tutorials and resources, you and your team will save hours every single week, and remove the stress from preparing for a set. Try a free trial at WorshipOnline.com and see the transformation!

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New Release by John Van Deusen

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AI tools like ChatGPT and Suno are now capable of writing compelling lyrics, generating anthemic melodies, and are regularly showing up in the worship song writing room.

The question is simple: Should we use them? Where do you draw the line?

Gable Price shares his perspective on this growing debate. You'll hear his thoughts on using AI for worship songwriting and why he believes there's a difference between helpful tools and creative shortcuts.

Whether you're team "AI-never" or not, this conversation will challenge how you think about creativity & calling.

What's your take? Is AI just a helpful tool & is there a restriction that should be placed on how it should be used when writing worship songs?

Worship Online is your new secret weapon for preparing each week. With detailed song tutorials and resources, you and your team will save hours every single week, and remove the stress from preparing for a set. Try a free trial at WorshipOnline.com and see the transformation!

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Gable Price and Friends New Release

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Want to push creative boundaries in worship but feel like you're not the "creative type"? This episode's got you!

Chad Gardner from Kings Kaleidoscope reveals how he went from a 13-year-old with turntables on stage to leading one of the most creative worship movements, all through collaboration, not solo genius. Discover why the best worship leaders focus on being "emotional leaders" rather than musical perfectionists.

Learn how to:

• Build creative culture without being the most talented person in the room

• Identify and collaborate with the naturally creative people in your congregation

• Create permission for experimentation (even when some ideas flop)

• Lead worship that connects emotionally, not just musically

Ready to stop playing it safe and start creating space for real creativity in your worship team? This episode gives you the roadmap.

Worship Online is your new secret weapon for preparing each week. With detailed song tutorials and resources, you and your team will save hours every single week, and remove the stress from preparing for a set. Try a free trial at WorshipOnline.com and see the transformation!

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Kings Kaleidoscope's New Release

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Christmas season is here and so is the pressure.

A lot of worship teams are scrambling with last-minute prep, exhausted volunteers, and leaders on the edge of burnout. What if there was a better way?

Chardon Lewis from Citipointe Worship (one of Australia's largest churches) reveals their game-changing approach to Christmas leadership that keeps teams thriving instead of surviving.

Stop letting Christmas chaos steal your joy. This conversation will help you lead through this season with confidence, protect your team's hearts, and create space for what actually matters: encountering Jesus.

Your team and your family will thank you!

Worship Online is your new secret weapon for preparing each week. With detailed song tutorials and resources, you and your team will save hours every single week, and remove the stress from preparing for a set. Try a free trial at WorshipOnline.com and see the transformation!

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Citipointe Worship New Release

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Your worship team isn't just playing music. You're teaching theology and shaping hearts. So why are we settling for cover versions of songs when the church should be leading the world in creativity?

For centuries, the church birthed the world's greatest art: Bach's masterpieces, Handel's Messiah, hymns that shaped nations. But somewhere along the way, we stopped creating and started copying. Steele Croswhite, who toured with Foo Fighters and Maroon 5 before Jesus transformed his life, believes it's time to reclaim our creative calling.

After 20 years of ministry, Steele has built something revolutionary: a church where worship teams don't just play songs, they craft theological experiences that connect hearts to truth.

In this episode, discover:

• Why worship leaders are actually theology teachers (and how your arrangements matter)

• How the church went from creative pioneer to cultural follower and how to reverse it

• The "Love God, Bless Saints, Win Lost" framework that transforms both music and hearts

• The practical steps to help your musicians find their God-given voice

Listen now to hear what happens when creativity meets theology.

"The best bands in the world should come from the local church, because we're not just making music. We're making disciples." - Steele Croswhite

Worship Online is your new secret weapon for preparing each week. With detailed song tutorials and resources, you and your team will save hours every single week, and remove the stress from preparing for a set. Try a free trial at WorshipOnline.com and see the transformation!

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The Rock Music

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Do you want to see your church become passionate about the original songs your worship team is writing?

Alexandra Osteen from Lakewood Music reveals the simple language shift that transformed their congregation from passive listeners to passionate champions of their original worship songs. In this episode, you'll discover:

• The one word change that creates instant ownership

• How to connect your songs to your church's DNA

• Why writing for your local church first, creates global impact

• The storytelling strategy that gets your team invested

Imagine walking into Sunday service knowing your congregation is genuinely excited to sing the songs God wrote through your team. This isn't just about getting people to tolerate your originals. This is about creating a culture where the language of your community becomes the declarations they sing throughout the week.

Listen now to discover Lakewood's proven strategy for congregational passionate ownership.

Worship Online is your new secret weapon for preparing each week. With detailed song tutorials and resources, you and your team will save hours every single week, and remove the stress from preparing for a set. Try a free trial at WorshipOnline.com and see the transformation!

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Lakewood Music's New Release

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Does the world of synthesizers feel overwhelming as a worship keys player? You're not alone. Tommee Profitt creates massive cinematic soundscapes, but he started exactly where you are.

In our conversation today, Tommee breaks down why you don't need to be a "synth lord" to serve effectively and shares the simple techniques that can elevate your sound when you're ready to explore.

Learn the two beginner-friendly adjustments that make any patch sound more professional. Discover how to create a practice space that actually inspires you to experiment. Hear about the mod wheel technique that instantly brings dead patches to life.

Whether you're overwhelmed by options or ready to take your first steps beyond basic patches, this conversation will give you clarity and confidence for your worship keys journey.

Worship Online is your new secret weapon for preparing each week. With detailed song tutorials and resources, you and your team will save hours every single week, and remove the stress from preparing for a set. Try a free trial at WorshipOnline.com and see the transformation!

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Tommee Profitt's New Release

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Are you measuring your worship leading success by the room's response? Kristene DiMarco reveals why this "scorecard" is keeping worship leaders trapped in comparison, burnout, and the fear of man.

She shares the life-changing shift that transforms how you approach your calling.

In this powerful conversation, Kristene opens up about:

• The dangerous trap of seeking validation from congregational response

• Why "excellence vs. perfection" changes everything for worship leaders

• How to break free from the comparison cycle that's stealing your joy

• The moment she realized worship leaders are "more than just worship leaders"

• Practical ways to lead from love instead of fear of man

• Why your unique message matters more than copying other leaders

"You have to find the message that God has put inside of you... You're more than just a worship leader. You're a message from God."

No matter your worship leading capacity, this episode will help you redefine success, find your unique voice, and lead worship from a place of rest instead of stress.

Worship Online is your new secret weapon for preparing each week. With detailed song tutorials and resources, you and your team will save hours every single week, and remove the stress from preparing for a set. Try a free trial at WorshipOnline.com and see the transformation!

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Kristene DiMarco's New Release

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Ever wonder why some leaders become the go-to person in a crisis? They're not always the loudest or the most experienced. They're the ones who stay steady.

That steadiness isn't a personality trait. It's the result of intentional inner work.

Zahriya Zachary of Bethel Music has seen this firsthand. Through one simple daily practice, she learned to recognize when she was leading from striving versus rest, how to catch toxic self-talk before it derailed her decisions, and why her internal dialogue became her best leadership warning system.

What if just 5–10 minutes a day could change how your entire team experiences your leadership?

Listen now to discover:

• The exact practice that transforms how you show up

• How to know when you're leading from wounds versus healing

• The simple way to create safety for others by becoming safe for yourself

Stop hoping you'll figure it out eventually. Start practicing the habits that make you the kind of leader people actually want to follow and trust.

Worship Online is your new secret weapon for preparing each week. With detailed song tutorials and resources, you and your team will save hours every single week, and remove the stress from preparing for a set. Try a free trial at WorshipOnline.com and see the transformation!

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Zahriya's New Release

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Ever been on stage and felt like the room just wasn't with you?

In this conversation, Zach Bolen from Citizens reveals the secret to creating real connection, even when the room feels flat. He shares how to read the room before you lead it, what to do when energy feels off, and why authenticity always engages people more than hype.

We also unpack how Citizens learned to make every show feel like a conversation, not a performance.

Whether you're leading worship on Sunday or playing a show on tour, this episode will help you connect deeper with any crowd and lead from a place of genuine presence.

Worship Online is your new secret weapon for preparing each week. With detailed song tutorials and resources, you and your team will save hours every single week, and remove the stress from preparing for a set. Try a free trial at WorshipOnline.com and see the transformation!

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Citizens' New Release

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