Worship Podcast
Today I have the privilege of interviewing one of my favorite bands in the world, Future of Forestry.
Every album of theirs is special and their newest, “Young Man Follow”, does not disappoint. I was able to chat with Eric Owyoung – the mastermind behind this incredible, experimental, musical bliss.
At the end of this post, I will show you how you can win one of 5 copies.
Nobody likes to be the new guy.
All around you see worship leaders of large churches, touring musicians of crazy talent, and veterans who’ve been leading for years.
But what if you just started or are waiting for your time? That can be one of the scariest moments of your life.
When I started leading worship, it was the grace of God that prevented me from having an anxiety attack every time.
The crowds of people, no matter how small, freaked me out.
My inexperience with singing left me terrified.
The spiritual pressure of engaging a room left me spellbound.
If I could slip back in time, this is the advice I would offer myself. And it’s the advice I offer to you, young worship leader.
If there’s anything I know about you, it’s that you want to change the world.
You probably didn’t wake up saying, “How can I live the most mediocre life possible?”
You want to make a difference, pour your life into a cause, and leave your mark upon the world.
The problem is that most of us never do.
Today’s post is a unique post for my blog. Typically, I gear all of my writings towards worship leaders, musicians, creatives, and church leaders. But yesterday my son was born. And as I reflected on this day – one of the most significant I have ever experienced – this is what overflowed from my heart. May it be an encouragement and a challenge to live your life fully – for what truly matters.
Tyler David,
July 10, 2012 was a day my life flashed before my eyes. A day I reflected on the last 27 years of my existence.
To see you enter the world floods my heart with joy, expectancy, and fear.
But this I know, my son – you are going to change the world.
Not all worship leaders are the same. And I’m wondering if that is OK.
Some of you will never write worship songs.
Some of you will never go on tour.
Some of you will never pursue mastery in an artistic sense.
The question becomes: is that necessary for success as a worship leader?