Every worship leader, singer, or band member has one — that cringe-worthy, late-night-replay-in-your-head worship fail. In this episode, Ali McFarlane and Dee Bradbery share their funniest stage disasters (yes, including accidental pig noises and spontaneous lines that fell flat!) and offer real wisdom for how to recover, both in the moment and long after the service ends. They dive into how performance culture traps worship teams in fear of failure — and why Jesus cares far more about your obedience than perfection.If you’ve ever forgotten lyrics, sung the wrong note, or broken a drum kit mid-song, this one’s for you: come laugh, learn, and get free from the perfection trap once and for all.

In this episode, Ali McFarlane and her long-time co-writer and friend Katie Rios pull back the curtain on what it really means to write with the prophets — and the rebels. They share the raw, behind-the-scenes story of how their unlikely partnership started through a random online challenge, the cost and joy of writing songs that push boundaries, and why radical, “spicy” lyrics often carry the voice of God for a season.

You’ll hear stories of songs like Holy One of Israel and Show Me Your Glory that broke the mold — and how trust, deep relationship, and a willingness to wrestle for truth make the difference between a safe song and a dangerous one that actually moves people.

Guests:

• Ali McFarlane

• Katie Rios

Key Themes:

• How Ali & Katie’s partnership started from a Facebook ad and a prophetic word

• Writing worship songs for a prophetic house vs. a pastoral house

• How radical lyrics like “robe dipped in blood” unlock fresh sounds for the prophets

• Why good relationship is foundational for wrestling over risky lyrics

• How trust allows co-writers to craft songs that are both bold and biblically anchored

• Blessing and prayer for songwriters to find true community and courage

Mentioned Songs:

• Holy One of Israel

• Show Me Your Glory

• Burn Us Alive

In Episode 22, Ali McFarlane and Dee Bradbery dive deep into the frustrating gap in worship music: the absence of songs that reflect the full character of God—particularly themes like repentance, justice, and the fear of the Lord. They candidly explore why so many worship songs fail to carry a consistent anointing across verses and bridges, and how songwriters can be more intentional in crafting lyrics that align with the strategic movement of the Spirit. This episode offers rich insight for worship leaders, songwriters, and prophetic creatives who want to steward their craft with deeper intentionality and theological grounding.

📋 Show Notes

Guests:

• Ali McFarlane

• Dee Bradbery

Key Topics Discussed:

• Why there’s a lack of worship songs on themes like justice, repentance, and holiness

• The concept of “anointing consistency” across verses, choruses, and bridges

• How to write songs that lead a room strategically—not just emotionally

• Examples of songs that work as “hinge” moments in prophetic worship

• The role of prophetic conviction and local house assignments in shaping worship strategy

• A call to worship songwriters: write for the gaps in the collective revelation

Practical Takeaways:

• Identify what God is revealing to you about His nature and write into that space

• Refine lyrics to fit the “narrow path” of a specific anointing or theme

• Use the Psalms as models of journey—not templates to be crammed into one song

• Test your lyrics with others: do they grasp the revelation without hearing the melody?

Resources Mentioned:

• Psalm 113–118: Psalms sung during Passover

• “The God of Glory Thunders” – a GPA original worship song

• “What a Beautiful Name” by Hillsong Worship

• “Holy Forever” by Chris Tomlin

In this powerful episode of the Prophetic Worship Podcast, Ali McFarlane welcomes Carys to explore the language of movement in the spirit. Worship isn’t just a sound—it’s motion, rhythm, and a response from the heart.

Carys Rimmer shares her personal journey into prophetic dance, how the Holy Spirit moves through her body as an instrument of worship, and why physical movement is not just an expression but a prophetic act that shifts atmospheres, breaks chains, and ushers in the presence of God.

Whether you’re a dancer, a worship leader, or someone longing to experience God in a deeper way, this episode invites you to see movement in a completely different way.

If you’ve ever been diminished, terrorised or held back in the worship space - you need to listen to this episode! From the pain of spiritual parents seeking to destroy spiritual offspring out of fear, to God’s call to heal and raise others, join to hear how to heal and overcome. Worship leader Ali McFarlane is joined by experienced Christian leaders Emma Stark and Louise Reid for a powerful episode full of prophecy, healing, and encouragement for you to step into the fullness of your call in raising disciples.

Don’t fall into the trap of the dead end song loop! Learn how to step from leading small groups of people to large gatherings from experienced Christian leaders Ali McFarlane and Emma Stark in this informative episode.
Discover the main reason why people fail in big spaces, the art of being humble yet awesome and how to transition out of dead end song loops. Get ready for a insightful conversation.

Have you ever struggled to lead congregations into worship? Ali McFarlane is joined by Roz Walsh to unpack listening in the spirit, building a house of worship and what common obstacles worship leaders need to overcome in leading churches.

To read Emma Stark’s prophecy on Houses Of Worship, head to https://propheticscots.com/houses-of-worship-prophetic-word-emma-stark/

Renowned songwriter and worship leader Hayley Hibbard from the USA joins Ali McFarlane for a delightfully honest conversation on what to look for in worship team members, creating healthy team dynamics and spiritual authority on the platform. Plus an insight into songwriting over Zoom!