The idea of worship is simple. Uncomplicated. When you think about it, worship is ascribing worth to someone or something.
As people of faith, we ascribe to God the worth, praise and adoration that He is due.
But worship that intersects with industry and organizations is inherently complicated. That doesn’t mean it’s wrong. That the worship industry is wrong or all mega church worship is unbiblical.
What it means that it’s complicated and it’s worth the wrestle.
Today’s guest is Anna Golden – a worship leader, songwriter, and artist. Anna is a worship leader at Shoreline City Church in Dallas and has a wonderful new worship album out called Just Us.
My favorite song on the project is called Uncomplicated – and that’s what I wanted to talk with Anna about.
In what ways have we complicated worship individually and corporately? What are the current tensions within the worship industry? We discuss tools and tips for worship leaders. And as a bonus, we both talk about our background as homeschoolers raised in the church and how that has shaped who we are today.
Topics Covered:
- The oddities of growing up homeschooled
- Anna’s faith tradition growing up
- Valuable skills worship leaders learn from Pentecostal traditions
- What my homeschool journey looked like
- The tension of ministry and money
- The story behind Anna’s new record
- How we complicate faith and following Jesus
Resources Mentioned:
- Show Sponsor: Dwell Bible (use link for 50% off)
- Show Sponsor: Planning Center
- Just Us by Anna Golden
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