Blog - Beyond Sunday Worship

Oct 17 2014

#62: Why You Must Get Over Yourself To Lead, Love, & Serve Your Local Church [Podcast]

The more we make worship ministry about us, the further we get from God’s heart.

It’s about passion for Jesus and compassion for people. And this podcast is all about getting real.

I had a conversation with Jimmy Thorpe, local church worship pastor and all-around great guy about the ins and outs of worship ministry.

So many valuable topics are discussed in this interview – two local church guys talking about what we do week in and week out.

This is less about songwriting, music production, and art and more about what it takes to lead people, which is what most of us spend our time doing.

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Oct 15 2014

5 Simple Steps To Finishing Songs, Making Art, & Getting Your Dream On A Deadline

You know what’s difficult for me? Finishing songs.

It’s agonizing for me to declare a song “done” if there’s still possibility that it could be better.

It could always improve. It could always change.

But there comes a time when you have to finish.

There’s more at stake in your creative projects than you may realize. Your creativity, your art, your work sets inspiration into motion.

Throughout my life I’ve been inspired by artists, musicians, and writers who could have made the decision to stall and never finish.

Influence belongs to those who step out and make something happen.

Good intentions don’t change the world.

Dreams don’t make a difference unless they’re put on a deadline.

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Oct 10 2014

#61: Jon Egan On The Desperation Band, Miracles, God Songs, & Replacing Yourself [Podcast]

We don’t really need more songs.

We need God songs – songs that transport our wandering hearts and distracted minds to behold a greater reality.

Without a doubt, that’s why I love the songs of Jon Egan and the Desperation Band.

It was so fun to catch up with Jon and talk about Desperation Band, the new album. miracle stories, songwriting, and discipleship.

Check out the interview…AND we’re giving away 5 copies of the album. Details below!

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Oct 07 2014

5 Unique Routines Every Worship Leader Needs To Apply

When it comes to preparing for Sunday’s worship, we have the usual routines.

We pick our songs, we arrange the music, we schedule the band, we rehearse. But what if I told you there was more to your preparation than that?

What if I told you there were ways to leverage your influence on a deeper level each weekend?

I know, we’re all busy. But no one wants to get stuck in dead routines that have no meaning. This post is all about breathing life into those rhythms we keep every week.

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Oct 03 2014

#60: Justin Jarvis On Jesus Culture Music, Being Used By God, & Empowering Your Team [Podcast & CD Giveaway]

It’s a powerful truth when you realize Christ is within you and Christ wants to extend His grace through you.

This theme runs deep in the music of Justin Jarvis, worship leader at the Harbour Church and artist with Jesus Culture Music.

Justin has a heart for the presence of God, a unique voice, and powerful songs that will shake the complacency right out of you.

In this conversation we talk about all things Jesus Culture, being used by God, guitar pedals, comic books, musical influences, and healthy worship team culture.