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This week I sat down with worship pastor and CCM artist Andrew Kurtz. We talked about the why behind his music, using songs to heal, seeking discipleship and more! It was a really great conversation. Here are a few of my favorite thoughts:

1. I'm giving everything to the cause of Christ.

2. Please God first. 

3. As leaders, our primary prayer should be for wisdom.

More from Andrew: andrewekurtz.com, @andrewekurtz

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This week I interviewed Jimmy Cooper from @heyworshipleader to discuss what it means to build a healthy worship ministry! Jimmy is a longtime worship leader, a coach and YouTuber. He has some great advice for all of us!

More about Hey Worship Leader: heyworshipleader.com

More about Worship Leader Coaching: worshipleader.me

Click here to get my book, Becoming a Worship Pastor, today!

This week I sat down with Grammy nominated songwriter and author of the book Writing Worship, Krissy Nordhoff. Krissy shares her story as a songwriter, how she let go of “the dream” and let God take over, practical tips for songwriting and how to find your unique personality type as a worship writer. Whether you’re a songwriter or not, you’ll get a lot from this interview!

Here are a few of my favorite thoughts from this episode:

1. Songwriting gives you the opportunity to create the sound of home.

2. If you’re going to write worship… make sure you worship!

3. Songwriting is a beautiful way to communicate with God.

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Today's episode is a little different from usual. There's no interview; instead, I'm reading a chapter from my first book Becoming a Worship Pastor. In this chapter I talk about discipleship, Paul's relationships with Timothy and Barnabas, and how we can shift our focus from tasks to people.

Here are a few thoughts from this episode:

1. As pastors, we are in the people development business.
2. Practice is what happens before rehearsal. Practice is where you prepare your part and prepare your heart. Rehearsal is where we put the pieces together.
3. At some point in your ministry you will find there is someone under your leadership who is more anointed than you are. Learn to lead them well.

Get your copy of Becoming a Worship Pastor HERE!

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On this episode I talk with Jesse Phillips, a worship musician and producer, about obedience to God and how he's seen God's faithfulness in his life. Here are a few of my favorite thoughts from our conversation:

1. Submitting to God is the better way.
2. Your personal holiness is what people need from you.
3. If you're seeking after God, a lot of things will take care of themselves.

Jesse's Instagram: @jessedeanrivero Jesse's Website: http://jessedeanrivero.com/

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This week I sat down with Josiah Fiebelkorn to discuss discipleship as a worship leader and what that means for both your team and church. We also defined both the terms "worship" and "worship leader" and discussed why those definitions matter. Here are a few of my favorite thoughts from this episode:

1. We've all been given the calling of "disciple maker."
2. The church needs faithful leaders, not just singers.
3. Your job is to serve. Don't limit your service to music alone.

Josiah's blog: Worship Through Josiah's Insta: @josiahfieb

WLC Website: worshipleader.me WLC Insta: @worshipleadercoaching

Are you a worship songwriter? Get my new book: House Music: Prompts for the Worship Songwriter

This week I had a great conversation with Matt Stinton, founder of The Songwriter's Advocate. The Songwriter's advocate is an online school for songwriters and worship leaders. Matt gave great insight into the songwriting process, how to evaluate your songs, and more. 

Here are a few of my favorite thoughts from this episode:

1. Writers block is optional.
2. The parts of your brain that criticize and the parts of your brain that create don't work well together.
3. It's better to write a bad song than no song at all. You can fix a bad song.

Free Guide: 5 Steps to Better Songs 

Matt's Website: thesongwritersadvocate.com

Matt's Insta: @thesongwritersadvocate

WLC Website: worshipleader.me

My New Book: House Music: Prompts for the Worship Songwriter