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Worship Online Podcast (For Worship Leaders)
If you lead worship, this is for you. Built from the experience of training 150,000+ worship leaders and musicians, the Worship Online Podcast gives you practical leadership insight, musical clarity, and real conversations about what it actually takes to build a healthy worship team. No fluff. No vague inspiration. Just tools to help you lead better every week.
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Naomi Raine: Lead Worship for 20 Before 20,000
Naomi Raine had just written what she was sure was the best song of her life. Then she decided the room was too small to waste it on. Twenty five people at a…
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Not Every Great Singer Belongs Onstage w/ Clark Beckham
He walked into his new church in Nashville, watched the worship team, and his first thought was: good, nobody needs me here. That is the American Idol runner…
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SEU Worship on Leading a Team That Turns Over Every Year
Every person on their worship team has an expiration date. At Southeastern University, students audition, get developed, lead for a couple of years, then…
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Paul Baloche: Ministry to the Lord Before the Setlist
Paul Baloche has been leading worship for over thirty years. He will also tell you there were many, many weeks he never sat down with the Lord on his own, then…
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Worship Team Auditions Are Not American Idol w/ Keith Elgin
The best piano player in your church might be the wrong person for your team. Keith makes the case that an audition is not American Idol. It's the first thing…
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How to Keep 18 Campuses Singing the Same Songs w/ CCV Music
Put a bunch of similarly gifted people on one worship team and something quietly goes bad. Jordan Howerton calls it poison: the jealousy and comparison that…
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Your Worship Team Needs a Pastor, Not a Music Director w/ Keith Elgin
A hole on the platform is easier to fix than a hole in your team's culture. Keith Elgin learned that one the hard way, and he made a list of the other nine…
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Gen Z Worship: Zeal Without Submission w/ Charles Weems
The song that broke him out is called Slow Me Down. He posted it on Instagram, and his life hasn't been the same since. Which is a strange thing to build a…
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Bethany Wohrle: Leading Worship When Miracles Don't Come
She got to her sister's apartment right behind the paramedics. She prayed with more faith than she had ever felt in her life, and the miracle didn't come…
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You Can't Fake a Multi-Cultural Worship Sound w/ DOE Jones
"You don't ever need to get up there and feel like, I got this." That's DOE Jones on leading worship, and she means it as a good thing. She grew up a pastor's…
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Why Worship Leaders Should Hand Off the Stage Sooner w/ Heath Michael Bottomly
He gave the stage away on purpose. He still says it hurt more than he expected. Heath Michael Bottomly led worship for years before moving into senior…
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10 Resources Every Worship Team Needs w/ Keith Elgin
If your team can only be healthy when you're in the room, then your team isn't healthy yet. That's where this one starts. The unprepared team, the rehearsal…
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Your Health Doesn't Die on the Altar of Ministry w/ Justin Roethlingshoefer
"You can sing the gospel and still not live it." That's the line that stopped Justin Roethlingshoefer cold when Brandon Lake and Phil Wickham told him they'd…
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From Disagreement to Unity w/ Tyler Roberts
Red Rocks Worship didn't start with an artist dream. It started with a disagreement over song sets. When the church opened a second campus, the worship leaders…
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Why Worship Leaders Get Jaded (and How to Keep the Faith) w / Brett Younker
You've seen a lot in ministry, and you think you have to choose between shutting down or running away. There is a better option. Brett Younker has led worship…
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Why Planning Center Admin is Actually Pastoral Care w/ Teel Merrick
Posting the setlist late doesn't just stress you out. It costs your drummer a Friday night with his kids. Teel Merrick spent 17 years as a music director and…
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The 5 Decisions Quietly Shaping Your Worship Team w/ Keith Elgin
Your team is becoming whatever your decisions repeatedly produce. Not your best Sundays, your most consistent choices. Worship leadership doesn't happen when…
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When Tracks Replace People w/ Matt McCoy
Somewhere along the way, worship leaders started believing they had to sound exactly like the recording. Matt McCoy lived in that pressure too. He admits there…
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How To Play with Purpose No Matter What w/ Daniel Carson
Sign up for Lab+ HERE! You can play the same song a hundred times and still lose the plot. Or you can play it like it is the first time someone in the room has…
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The Habit That's Limiting Your Team w/ Shelby Rollins
Sign up for Lab+ HERE! This episode started as a conversation about vocals. It became something every musician on your worship team needs to hear. In this…
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The Secret to Healthy Worship Leading w/ Kristian Stanfill
Kristian Stanfill has been leading worship at Passion Conference for a long time. He's seen God move in ways most worship leaders only read about. And yet, the…
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What Changes When You Stop Hiding w/ Jordan Colle
What happens when a worship leader finally stops hiding? That is the question underneath everything Jordan Colle shares in this conversation. He is a worship…
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Holly Brand: The Pastor's Daughter Who Hated Church (and Won The Voice)
When you step onto the platform, it is easy to think about the setlist, the key changes, the vocal parts, the transitions, and whether the moment is landing…
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How to Get Your Church to Sing w/ Philippa Hanna
Philippa Hanna grew up singing in social clubs across Yorkshire, England, raised in a family where music was everything. She was pursuing a professional music…
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When Worship Becomes Your Identity (Big Mistake) w/ Andrew Holt
You might be leading worship for the wrong reason… and not even know it. Andrew Holt has been leading worship since he was 12 years old. He built his life…
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Why Your Private Worship Matters More Than Sunday w/ Bella Taylor Smith
Most worship leaders know how to lead a room. But what happens when no one's watching? In this episode, worship leader and winner of The Voice Australia, Bella…
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Why Excellence in Worship Is a Lie w/ Stephen Brewster
What if everything you've been told about "excellence" in worship is actually holding your church back? In this episode, Stephen Brewster shares a perspective…
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You're Leading Worship Every Week… But Missing This w/ Alexander Pappas
You can lead worship every week… and still feel like something's off. Not the sound. Not the songs. Something deeper. In this honest conversation, Alexander…
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The Identity Crisis Most Worship Leaders Ignore w/ Alexandra Osteen
Most worship leaders think their problem is skill, confidence or pressure. It's not. In this episode, Alexandra Osteen from Lakewood Music reveals the deeper…
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You Might Be Leading Worship Wrong w/ Trip Lee
Most people think worship is about their personal connection with God. But what if that's only part of the picture? In this conversation, Trip Lee joins Keith…
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Lead Worship Without a Mic w/ Brandon Coker
What if you've been thinking about worship leadership all wrong? In this episode, Brandon Coker, drummer, songwriter (Death Was Arrested), and longtime member…
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The Hidden Problem in Your Worship Team - 10 Ways to Fix It
Most worship leaders focus on building better teams by improving skill, tightening transitions, and raising the level of excellence. But what if the real issue…
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When Obedience Feels Like Losing Everything w/ Brooke Nicholls
What happens when obedience to God costs you the dream you spent years building? In this episode of the Worship Online Podcast, Keith sits down with worship…
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How Elevation Rhythm Found Its Sound w/ Josh Holiday
What does it actually look like to build a new sound in worship ministry? In this episode, Keith sits down with Josh Holiday to talk about the creative journey…
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Shame, Identity & Calling for Worship Leaders w/ Andy Cherry
What happens when your platform grows faster than your character can hold it… and the thing you dreamed of starts costing you what matters most? In this…
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You Can't Change the World Without This One Thing w/ Michael Bethany
Michael Bethany was leading worship, building wells in Sri Lanka, writing songs, and serving the church—but something was missing. Then in 2017, he watched a…
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I Did a Free Tour and It Changed How I See Ministry w/ David Leonard
David Leonard co-wrote one of the most-sung worship songs in the world—"Great Are You Lord." But last year, he almost walked away from music entirely. After…
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Clear Expectations: The Secret to a Healthy Worship Team
Ever feel frustrated with your worship team—even when nothing's technically wrong? In this solo episode, 22 year Worship Pastor and new host Keith Elgin shares…
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I Let Sunday Mornings Destroy My Identity w/ Keith Elgin
You sound great on Sunday, but is your team actually healthy? You've probably felt it before. Sunday afternoon hits and instead of feeling energized, you're…
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Building All-In Team Players & Cultures w/ Colony House's Scott Mills
What if your team actually showed up excited, prepared, and ready to bring their best every single service? Colony House has built one of the most legendary…
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Sustainable Worship Leadership: Stop Running on Empty & Start Thriving Long-Term w/ Joey & Kelly Thompson
Many worship leaders quit within a few years because they never learn the systems that create sustainable ministry. Joey and Kelly Thompson know this all too…
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Stop Copying Other Leaders: How to Lead Teams that Fit YOUR Community w/ John Van Deusen
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…
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Should AI be Allowed in the Worship Songwriting Room? w/ Gable Price and Friends
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…
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Pushing Musical Boundaries in Worship (Even If You're Not Naturally Creative) w/ Kings Kaleidoscope
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…
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The Christmas Leadership Secrets That Prevents Team Burnout w/ Citipointe Worship
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…
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Cover-Band Worship Teams: The Silent Creativity Killer and the Church Choosing Something Better w/ The Rock Music
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…
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How to Get Your Church Excited About Your Original Songs w/ Lakewood Music
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…
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Synth Sound Design Secrets: How Layering, Filtering & Inspiring Workspace Design Lead to Arena Impact w/ Tommee Profitt
Does the world of synthesizers feel overwhelming as a worship keys player? You're not alone. Tommee Profitt creates massive cinematic soundscapes, but he…
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Kristene DiMarco: Why You Might Be Using the Wrong Scorecard as a Worship Leader (And What to Use Instead)
Are you measuring your worship leading success by the room's response? Kristene DiMarco reveals why this "scorecard" is keeping worship leaders trapped in…
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The Simple Practice That Makes You the Healthy Leader People Trust w/ Zahriya Zachary
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…
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How to Read the Room Before You Lead It & Create Real Connection w/ Citizens
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…
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The Secret to Staying Passionate About Leading Worship Every Week w/ Claire Leslie
Ever feel like Sunday comes around way too fast? You love leading worship, but some weeks it feels more like a routine than a calling. In this episode, pop…
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How Chris Tomlin Is Leading Churches Through This Cultural Moment
It's no secret that there is a lot of division and unrest in culture right now. So what do you do when your congregation walks in carrying the weight of…
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Living in the Spotlight: Navigating the Struggles of Pastor's Kids w/ Jenn Chenoweth
Being a pastor's kid means everyone knows your family - and everyone has expectations. Jenn Chenoweth lived this reality. As the oldest pastor's kid, she was…
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The Human Heart Wasn't Built for Notoriety: Handling the Spotlight w/ Ellie Holcomb
"The human heart wasn't built for notoriety." That's what counselor Al Andrews told Drew Holcomb after 20 years of working with musicians. For Ellie, this…
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The Forgotten Discipline That Could Save Your Leadership & Team w/ CXMMXNS
What if there's a biblical practice many of us dismissively chuckle about, that could actually strengthen your leadership and protect your team? In this…
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Paul & Hannah McClure: Is Your Passion Leading You to Burnout?
Ever feel like you're juggling a million things as a worship leader and wondering how to make it all sustainable? Paul & Hannah McClure share their journey of…
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Bryan & Katie Torwalt: "Is Your Talent the Reason You Aren't Disciplined?"
Bryan and Katie Torwalt get vulnerable about the tension between natural gifting and discipline, sharing how easy it is to coast on talent instead of truly…
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When Leaders Only Value Your Gift (How to Change What You Believe) w/ Christy Nockels
Ever feel like you're more valued for what you do than who you are? Like you're just a commodity in your local church? You're not alone. And honestly—that…
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Brooke Ligertwood: The Secret to Building Worship Sets that Deeply Impact People [RE-RELEASE]
What if the way you structure your worship sets could actually shape how people relate to God? In this powerful conversation, Brooke Ligertwood reveals the…
