This week, Michael and Sam are joined by worship leader Justin Teague from Faithbridge Church. Justin provides practical advice and broadens our perspectives to pastor more than just the band. Listen now and subscribe to get more shows like this!
Michael and Sam are joined this week by Ryan Langford in a discussion about conflict. How do you deal with someone on your team that isn't meeting expectations? How do you provide clear feedback tempered with grace? How do you get the most out of volunteers that don't come prepared for Sunday? Listen now and subscribe for more episodes like this!
Sam and Michael explore the decision that many churches are faced with today - moving from a traditional to a contemporary worship style. After essentially trying to dissuade churches from making the change, the guys offer practical advice on how to do it without making a congregation resentful. Listen now, and subscribe today!
Michael and Sam have the privilege to interview worship leader and songwriter Ross King this week on The Worship Lab Podcast. Ross has a unique and genuine approach to making music for the church and great perspectives for all of us. Listen now and subscribe to get shows like this every week!
This week, Michael and Sam meet with Don Koch to hear his story and get some wisdom from a successful songwriter and producer. Don provides a great perspective into the world of the music business, and this episode is a must listen for anyone interested in songwriting or music production. Listen now and subscribe today!
Many worship leaders find themselves working alongside family or even their spouse, which can be a blessing - but can often lead to frustration and strife. This week, Michael and Sam chat with Dave Ray about his working relationship with his wife Jess, and provide some practical advice for working with family. Subscribe now to get episodes like this with no effort at all!
This week, Michael and Sam interview the talented and hilarious JJ Worthen. In addition to hearing JJ's story, the guys discuss the topic of self-promotion - when to do it, and how to do it without being weird. Subscribe today and follow us on Twitter: @worshiplabpc
Michael and Sam discuss their favorite service-planning resource on this week's episode of The Worship Lab Podcast. If you've never used Planning Center, or you're new to it, this show will explain it's basic functions as well as provide information about subscriptions and services. There are even a few tips for all of you advanced users. Subscribe today to get more episodes like this every week!
This week, Michael and Sam have a conversation with Justin Adams, Worship Pastor at The Ark Church in Conroe, TX. Justin shares his incredible story as well as shares many valuable insights into worship ministry. Subscribe today!
Why does tension exist between authenticity and virtuosity in our worship services? How do you discover what is appropriate for your congregation? On this episode, the guys discuss the different perspectives and avoid coming to any actual conclusions at all costs. Subscribe now!
There's no such thing as a perfect boss - and pastors aren't exempt. This week on The Worship Lab Podcast, Michael and Sam have a conversation about the mistakes they've made and the challenges involved with working alongside a pastor. Subscribe today (if you're cool).
What in the world is a VST? How do keyboardists keep up with modern worship sounds without buying new gear every week? On this episode, Michael and Sam have a conversation with Mervin Machuca about the latest and greatest gear and techniques for worship keyboard. Check it out now and subscribe if you want to get more episodes like this in your sleep.
Michael and Sam invite HFBC Gathering Pastor Stephen Smith back on the show to discuss several more items from his now infamous list, "100+ Things that Worship Leaders Need to Know". Topics include: taking rest, leading with familiar songs, putting your spouse first, and many others. Subscribe now!
This week, Michael and Sam have the privilege to have a conversation with Dove Award and ASCAP Christian Music Award winning songwriter and worship leader Aaron Senseman. Aaron has a unique and insightful approach to leading worship and a great perspective that many aspiring songwriters need to hear. Listen and subscribe today!
Have you ever heard the expression "less is more"? Michael and Sam explore the ideas of musicality and taste in the context of a worship service. What register is appropriate for a keys player? How do musicians show expression without being a distraction? Listen now and subscribe today!
Looking for ways to disciple your band? Do you have cynical musicians? This week Sam and Michael discuss the joys and challenges of team discipleship. Subscribe today!
On this week's episode, Michael and Sam share their insights into the world of multisite church worship. How autonomous should multisite campuses be from the original campus? Are multisite campuses just kiosks? The guys address these questions and more this week on The Worship Lab Podcast.
How do you get the people you need on your team? This week, Michael and Sam have a conversation with HFBC Worship Leader Ryan Langford and discuss their audition and recruiting process. Subscribe now to get more episodes like this in your sleep.
What should worship leaders say, if anything, between songs? How long should they talk? What is "word magic", and why should it be avoided? Michael and Sam attempt to bring some clarity to the age-old struggle for worship leaders. Subscribe today!
Today on The Worship Lab Podcast, Michael and Sam have a water cooler talk with worship leader JJ Cole. They discuss the difficulty of finding good fast songs, developing a culture of songwriting, rhythm guitar tone, and a wide variety of other topics. Bored? Subscribe and leave us some positive feedback!
On this episode of The Worship Lab Podcast, Michael and Sam dive into the world of loops as a follow-up to their episode on IEMs (in-ear monitors). They primarily discuss the most prominent software, Ableton Live. Topics include: basic setup, midi capabilities, delay sync for guitarists, among many others. Let Sam know if you have any questions!
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Michael and Sam interview HFBC worship leader Quimi Alaniz this week and discuss the joys and pains of leading students in worship. What are the challenges that come with leading a younger generation? Should your church have peer-led music for students or should adults lead? What role does social media play in connecting with students? Listen now and subscribe today to get shows like this in your sleep!
This week, Michael and Sam have a conversation about learning new songs. Many worship leaders find themselves in the role of a band director without training or experience. This episode provides some basic steps to learn a tune so you can teach it to your band, or at the very least, communicate to your band in a more helpful way. Also, the old soapbox makes a short appearance, and this week Michael is full of references to 90's children's movies.
This week, Michael and Sam have a conversation with their Gathering Pastor and fellow worship leader Stephen Smith. The guys discuss a document Stephen recently created called "100+ Things That Worship Leaders Need to Know" (available at worshiplabpodcast.com) in which he lists many of his unique insights into the world of leading through song. Topics include (but are not limited to): praying for your team, embracing your inner redneck, and whether or not you should pay professional musicians. Subscribe now to get this episode with very little effort.
This week, Michael and Sam talk about service planning, announcements, and coherence in worship services. How much margin should you leave your Pastor? How detailed should your planning be? What's a "mic-to-mic" transition? The guys discuss these questions and more on this week's episode of The Worship Lab Podcast. Subscribe (if you're cool)!