Frequent guest Johnny Simmons (from Church of the Holy Trinity in Houston) returns yet again for a riveting discussion about the purpose, philosophy, and practice of blended worship services.
After the Lord, who should be the focus of our ministry on Sunday - the lost souls in the pews or the Body of Christ? In a particularly theological episode, Michael and Sam present their case. Spoiler Alert - we think it's mostly for believers.
On this episode, the guys open the old listener mailbag to address some questions and comments from people just like you. Maybe even you. Topics include: theological preferences vs. heresy, returning to ministry from a moral failure, and more. Write in to have your question addressed on the air! Visit the comment page on our website:
What is underscore? Can it be overdone? Is it manipulative? This week, Michael and Sam have a conversation about the best practices of live underscore in the context of a worship service. There's also a discussion about the necessity of silence in worship. Subscribe to get episodes like this (and occasionally better) every week without even trying.
Finally, Michael doesn't have to put up with Sam for a week. Instead, Mike Harland from LifeWay Worship joins the show for a discussion on a wide range of topics. Check out Mike's podcast:
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Brian Hehn (Director of The Center for Congregational Song at the Hymn Society in the United States and Canada) joins the guys this week for a great in-depth conversation about a lot of topics - from hymnody to musical racism. Check out the Hymn Society website at:
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Michael and Sam have a conversation this week about why theology matters for worship leaders. They present a case for why we need to be wise in deciding what music we use - not only lyrics, but what artists we support.
Craig Adams serves as the Creative Director at LifeWay. Michael and Sam join him for a conversation about Christian Radio, how aesthetic can mislead us, and lots of other stuff.
This week, Michael and Sam are on location in San Antonio with Ray Jones, who serves as Worship Pastor at Community Bible Church. Ray is probably the most quoted person on our show, so as expected, he had a lot of wisdom to share with our listeners. Hope you enjoy it.
Join Michael and Sam in a conversation with Mike Murray (Senior Creative Director at Integrity Music) covering a wide range of topics from drums to natural disaster songs to jazz. Mike is a great drummer, songwriter, and loves the Church. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did.
It sneaks up on us every year... Whether you want to admit it or not, Christmas planning needs to start soon. This week, Michael and Sam talk through a few Christmas service ideas and whine about the extra pressure the Christmas season puts on worship leaders. Hope it helps.
This week, Michael and Sam are joined by Dr. Joseph Bolin (Dean, School of Music, California Baptist University) for a conversation on a wide range of topics including J.S Bach, the importance of good character, and equipping the next generation of worship leaders. Dr. Bolin is currently introducing a "Worship Arts & Leadership" bachelor degree at CBU in the Fall of 2017. Find out more info here: http://music.calbaptist.edu/programs/bachelor/new-degree/
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Millennials are taking over the world. This week, they're taking over this show too since the guys are joined by worship leader (and fellow early-thirty-something) Matt McCoy. Matt shares his story and the story of Loop Community. Stop by their website: http://loopcommunity.com
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This week, Michael and Sam have a discussion about how to build and maintain a healthy team. Relational dynamics, recruiting, and parting ways are all discussed, in addition to other topics. Subscribe and leave us some positive feedback on iTunes!
Stephen Smith is back again for a conversation about the dangers of sensationalism in the worship service. Why was Jesus tempted on top of the Temple? What can we learn from the Nazis about worship leading? (spoiler: what not to do)
What should a worship program at a Christian university look like? Does God's calling supersede our other qualifications? This week, Michael and Sam have a great conversation with Dr. Vernon Whaley about the Center for Music and Worship at Liberty University. Dr. Whaley also shares his story and discusses his book "Called to Worship".
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This week on The Worship Lab Podcast, Michael and Sam have a conversation with PraiseCharts Founder/CEO Ryan Dahl. Not only is Ryan one of the most humble and down-to-earth people that have been on the show, but his passion for helping worship leaders be more effective is inspiring.
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Michael and Sam are joined this week by John Bolin (Worship Pastor at Houston's First Baptist Church) to talk about choir and to hear some of John's story. Is choir still relevant? What are common mistakes of new choir directors? Listen now, and subscribe to get a BRAND NEW EPISODE every week.
When expectations and reality are different, it can be frustrating. This week, Michael and Sam list some common unrealistic expectations that worship leaders bring to church. Subscribe to get a BRAND NEW EPISODE every week!
This week, Michael and Sam are joined by drummer Isaias Gil (winner of Guitar Center's Drum Off 2010 and musician at HFBC) to hear his story and his approach to worship drumming.
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Is art just a distraction from life or does it serve a purpose in God's Kingdom? Michael and Sam discuss how the interaction of art and church has changed over the years and how God cares for the soul of the artist.
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In addition to a whiny intro about Christmas (everybody hurts sometimes), Michael, Sam, and the illustrious Todd Wright (of Bethel Bible Church in Tyler, TX) discuss why worship leaders should be careful what music they lead.
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On this week's episode, the guys are joined by songwriter and worship leader Todd Wright (of Bethel Bible Church in Tyler, TX) to discuss songwriting to maximize congregational singing. In addition to having a great sense of humor, Todd offers practical advice and encouragement to both songwriters and worship leaders.
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This is the second part of Michael and Sam's list of things electric players should know. Topics include: musical taste, reading sheet music, theory, and as always, death to self.
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This week on The Worship Lab Podcast, Michael and Sam discuss intonation, gear, and other topics related to electric guitar. This is part one of two.
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