This week, Sam and Michael interview Pastor, Worship Leader, and former rock star Frank Hart (Atomic Opera). Frank talks about finding the indigenous music of your church's culture, how to encourage men to sing more, and his new book, "Joy Ride", which just came out.
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The highly esteemed Johnny Simmons returns to the show this week to talk about liturgy, worship, and drum maintenance. He also plugs his two podcasts, "The Christian Drummer's Podcast" and "The Anxious Bench".
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Nobody is perfect. This week, Michael and Sam discuss how to deal with criticism - whether it's constructive or not. If you haven't won the genetic lottery, you might need to check this episode out.
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This week, Michael and Sam have the privilege of talking with their pastor, Gregg Matte, about what a pastor looks for in a worship service. Gregg also talks about his sermon preparation and gives some of his Worship Leader pet-peeves. The first three people who write in on our website will receive a free signed copy of his new book, "Unstoppable Gospel"!
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What does it mean to be cross-cultural in our worship services? How does someone lead worship in a foreign language? This week, DeAndre Johnson from Westbury UMC has a conversation with Michael and Sam about his journey into diversity.
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Long time supporter and veteran guest Tim Bird joins Sam this week for a discussion about the theology of worship. What does scripture say about singing? What are other benefits to singing with others? Listen now and subscribe!
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Michael and Sam have a conversation with bassist Tommy Luna this week on The Worship Lab Podcast. Tommy shares some wise musical insights and his inspiring story of recovery from addiction. Subscribe to this podcast and you'll get an episode like this every week!
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This week on The Worship Lab Podcast, Michael and Sam discuss arranging for a band that doesn't have all of the instruments on the record. Who should cover a high string part? What should you do if your only guitarist doesn't play lead? Find out these answers and more by subscribing today!
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Is simplicity really all that it's cracked up to be? Can we really solve complex problems with three simple keys? This week, Michael and Sam discuss whether our worship services should be simple, complex, or somewhere in between.
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This week on the Worship Lab Podcast, Michael and Sam have a conversation about the value of the Psalms and how they can be used in a worship service. Subscribe if you're cool.
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Do you remember how hard you prayed the first time you led worship? This week, Michael and Sam challenge you and themselves to return to total dependence on God for our ministry. Have you gotten too good at leading? Can we lead without God's help if we're not careful? Subscribe today to get more episodes without even trying.
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This week on the podcast, Michael and Sam offer tips on how to be a better band director:
Getting educated and your skillset - Not a natural? Besides college, they discuss how to improve in a way that benefits your band and ministry
Preparing for Sunday - Hints for closely listening to a song (also see episodes “Arranging for Your Band” and “How to learn a new tune” for more); how to handle inevitable last-minute changes.
Knowing your Ensemble Well - Relationships are key, how to be aware of your ensemble’s status, give constructive feedback, and when to do more than just “play through” a song.
Communicating in Rehearsals - “Transitioning” your ensemble’s focus to more than a set list,
compensating for technical limitations, communicating during rehearsal VS. during performance.
“Going Off Book” - Building flexible plans and keeping your band in the loop.
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Kids play an important role in our lives, and this week the guys discuss why and how they can be a part of your worship services. Subscribe now to get more episodes like this every week!
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This week on The Worship Lab Podcast, Michael and Sam discuss the challenges in bridging the generational gap in worship services. What are ways to lead each generation well without alienating the others? How can a worship service unite teenagers and seniors? Listen now and subscribe today!
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Volunteers carry the weight of ministry in many worship services. This week, Michael and Sam have a conversation with Sky Howard (Jersey Village Baptist Church) about how to make the most of your volunteers' efforts and time by leading them well. Subscribe today!
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It's the most wonderful time of year, and this week, Michael and Sam discuss some Christmas service ideas that might help you spruce up the season at your church! Subscribe today to get more episodes like this in your sleep.
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Pastor Lee Hsia (HFBC Downtown) joins the guys this week and discusses the importance of being evangelistic in worship services. How can we be more intentional about making disciples? Why is it important to share the Gospel even when there are no unbelievers? What are Lee's pet peeves? Find out this week on The Worship Lab Podcast.
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Michael and Sam are joined this week by worship leader Tim Bird (Parkway UMC) to discuss the many roles that worship leaders have to manage to lead successfully. Tim provides great insights and offers great advice to those of us who are lacking in one or more area. This is not a report card - nobody is great at all of these roles. Also, Michael rants about Microsoft Auto-Updates.
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Although lights can be a very controversial topic in churches today, when used tastefully, they can add a tremendous amount of value to a worship service. This week, Michael and Sam have a conversation about lights with the lighting prodigy Ryan Benson. Ryan blows their minds with his depth of understanding and intentionality. Listen now and subscribe to get more episodes like this!
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This week, Michael and Sam discuss how to avoid alienating everyone by becoming self-aware. Have you ever told a joke that not only didn't get laughs, but actually offended everyone? Yeah, us too. Listen now for tips to help you live and work with other humans as you do ministry.
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Michael and Sam interview Dr. Daniel Kramlich (Professor at HBU, Music Director at Mission Bend UMC) this week on The Worship Lab Podcast. Topics include: relevance of choir music, creative approaches to service planning, and adapting worship for a multicultural congregation.
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This week, Michael and Sam have a conversation about the study of music theory. Does it really apply to worship leading? What does classical music have to do with contemporary worship music? Why are Michael and Sam so nerdy? Find out these answers and more by listening now and subscribing to our show!
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Most likely, you have two opposing worship cultures at your church - one group who wants the music to fill the room and surround them, while the other believes the band should accompany the singing in the room. This week on The Worship Lab Podcast, Michael and Sam discuss these two points-of-view and the article on the subject by Dan Wilt. Listen now and subscribe for more episodes like this.
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It's happened to everyone. You're in the middle of a service, when things suddenly come to a screeching halt. It might be that the drummer forgot what song to start, or maybe you sang the worst possible lyrics, but in any case, you experienced a worship service fail. This week, Michael and Sam share stories of shame and failure. Hopefully, this will somehow encourage you, but at the very least you'll probably laugh. Subscribe on the iTunes Store and follow us on Twitter: @worshiplabpc
It seems to happen to everyone at some point in ministry, but believe it or not, burnout is avoidable. This week, Sam and Michael have a conversation about how to stay healthy in the long run and how to know if you're headed for trouble. Subscribe today to get more episodes like this in your sleep. Also, follow us on Twitter: @worshiplabpc