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#128: Seth Mosley On Songwriting, Producing, & Personal Development [Podcast]

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It’s a good day for any musician when you can chat with a world-class, Grammy winning producer & songwriter. Seth Mosley is that guy, based in Nashville, TN. Last year, Seth won 4 Dove Awards, including producer and songwriter of the year.

To put it simply, he knows his stuff.

Seth has become the go-to producer for a ton of Christian music records. He also runs a production company called Full Circle Music.

I loved this interview. We talk about personal development, why artists need to think like entrepreneurs, songwriting, producing, and more.

Enjoy!

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Worship Leader, Stop Trying To Be Cool

WORSHIP LEADER

I wonder…if Jesus were to evaluate our worship would cool be a value?

If the Son of God stepped into our Sunday morning services, would impressed be a word He’d use?

It’s time for the worship leaders to arise who care deeply about people and care deeply about the presence of God. A kind of worship leader who knows the people he serves and knows the God He worships.

If you enjoy fashion, that is no problem. But that’s not your strength as a worship leader.

If you have a trendy voice, that is a great gift. But it’s not your strength as a worship leader.

If you are a skilled songwriter, that is wonderful. But it’s not your strength as a worship leader.

If you have a ton of on-stage energy, that will serve you well. But it’s not your strength as a worship leader.

What sets you apart? What makes you a great leader? It’s your ongoing hunger for God’s presence and a deep compassion for people. Period.

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#127: Banning Liebscher On Jesus Culture, Process, & Developing A Root System [Podcast]

JESUS CULTURE

If you love the spotlight more than the secret place, you’re in trouble because it means you care more about pleasing people than pleasing God.” – Banning Liebscher

It’s quotes like this that make my conversation with Banning Liebscher so powerful. Banning is the founder & pastor of Jesus Culture. Jesus Culture began as a youth ministry at Bethel Church in Redding. 3 years ago Banning and his team moved to plant Jesus Culture Sacramento.

Banning is a visionary and a pastor at heart. We talk about his new book Rooted, the process of God, basketball, parenting, ministry, discipleship, and so much more.

Don’t miss this one, friends!

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Practice Isn’t Enough: What Gives Musicians Longevity

PRACTICE ISN'T ENOUGH

A question I receive quite often is, “How do I get better?”

As a musician, that’s the million dollar question, isn’t it? How do we improve? How do we grow in mastery – building an intuitive relationship with our instruments?

Because many musicians start. They sign up for lessons. They go to music school. They buy an instrument. But far too many quit or never get started in the first place.

What’s the secret?

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#126: A Behind The Scenes Look At The Worship Ministry Of Saddleback Church [Podcast]

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My role is to identify leaders who are very comfortable identifying other leaders and create space for them to access ministry.” – John Cassetto

I love conversations with worship pastors. Especially those who are more interested in raising others up over doing their own ministry. This is John Cassetto, Global Worship Pastor at Saddleback Church.

This interview covers a lot of ground. Consider it a field trip, a tour of how a successful worship ministry is run. From auditions, to vision, to songwriting, to discipleship, to potted succulents (yep), this interview has it all.

No one has it all figured out but one of the most effective things you can do is learn from those who are further down the road of ministry.

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