Beyond Sunday Worship

Worship Podcast & Blog

#169: Jeremy Riddle On Overcoming Self Doubt, Vulnerability, & Keeping Your Heart Alive [Podcast]

My journey wasn’t about coming back to worship leading. It was about coming back to God.” – Jeremy Riddle

What I love most about this conversation with Jeremy Riddle is his unrelenting passion for God Himself, not just worship. Too many of us are chasing worship careers and have lost sight of what it means to chase God and God alone.

So prepare for your heart to be stirred. This is what it’s all about. Jeremy and I discuss getting older in ministry, the new album, Bethel Music, keeping your heart alive, splitting word (yes), and so much more.

If you need to be encouraged and challenged, don’t miss this!

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#168: Sara Groves on The Artist’s Calling, Truth Telling, & Hymns [Podcast]

Music has always been a very necessary part of my life.” – Sara Groves

It’s an honor to welcome one of my favorite songwriters to the show today. For years Sara has written honest, delicate, vulnerable songs.

In this interview we talk about the new record, Art House North, vulnerability, art, songwriting process, and more!

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A Simple Shift To Increase Engagement In Your Church’s Worship

As worship leaders, we love compliments. We love to be validated for what we do.

While we don’t lead for the validation, it’s always nice when others confirm God’s call and say we’re going in the right direction. A few weeks ago was one of those moments.

Following the service, an older man approached me. No offense to older people, but it does make me nervous at times what they’re going to say. I’ve heard quite a few “it’s too loud,” “I don’t like the songs,” “I can’t even be in the room during worship” comments.

But even that negative feedback over the years has helped me. It’s helped me be a better leader. It’s helped me bend not just toward the next generation but the older generation as well. It’s helped me realize that worship isn’t just about being cool it’s about being compassionate to all generations and helping give voice to the people, not just myself.

So…back to the approaching older man.

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#167: Monty Kelso On Building Remarkable Teams, Staffing, & Loving Your Work [Podcast]

We need to create jobs that are realistic – where we don’t take advantage of people but we honor who they are.” – Monty Kelso

One of the ministries I’m super excited to be a part of is Slingshot Group. Slingshot is a non-profit organization that helps build remarkable teams through staffing and coaching. And today, we’re privileged to have Monty Kelso – president and co-founder – with us for an very insightful conversation.

Monty has worked with hundreds of churches over the years, coached young leaders, and is on the cutting edge of what it takes to build great teams and staff for the future.

In this chat we talk about loving your work, staff culture, building a pipeline of development, Slingshot Group, staffing, what churches need out of a Worship Pastor, and more.

Don’t miss this one!

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Are You Too Old To Lead Worship?

There’s not a worship team on earth that hasn’t had to address this question. The tension is alive. What is the lifecycle of a worship leader or a musician?

How old is too old? How young is too young? Does a multi generational worship team work? What are the best practices?

I’m sure you’ve been there. You’ve had conversations with your older team members and how they feel pushed out.

You might be an older singer, musician, or worship leader struggling with insecurity later in life.

  • “Are my jeans skinny enough?”
  • “Is my voice cool enough?”
  • “Am I trendy enough?”
  • “Do I have a place anymore?”

If you’ve thought this, let’s talk.

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