Blog - Beyond Sunday Worship

Aug 25 2017

#158: Seth Condrey On NorthPoint Music, Building a Worship Team, & Authenticity [Podcast]

We are married to our mission but we’re dating our vision.” – Andy Stanley

I’ve always admired the work of Andy Stanley and North Point’s vision to create a church where unbelievers want to come.

And today we have the honor of hearing from Seth Condrey, one of North Point’s worship leaders and part of the North Point InsideOut band. These guys are releasing some incredible music.

But even more moving is Seth’s journey to faith in Christ and how he became a worship leader. Simply incredible. We talk about his testimony, stories behind the songs off their new EP Nothing Ordinary, building a worship team from scratch, basketball, and more.

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Aug 23 2017

Have We Become Too Dependent On Songs?

The problem with worship songs is that we become dependent on them.

But I love songs. I really do. But they are a blessing and a curse. While worship is a song, it’s not only a song. And we can become so accustomed to songs that our hearts have forgotten how to worship.

When was the last time you were alone in a room without an incredible song, and just poured your heart out to God?

Have songs become more than they should be?

Preparation for Sunday morning becomes scouring CCLI for the top songs and picking our favorites. There’s no need to pray. There’s no need to consider our people. There’s no need for pastoral, theological consideration.

Instead of only picking songs, we should be asking these questions:

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Aug 18 2017

#157: Sarah Reeves On Creating Music You Love, YouTube, & Starting Something [Podcast]

You have a window of time as an artist, but songwriting can last forever.” – Sarah Reeves

Sarah Reeves has one of my favorite voices in all of Christian music. And this interview is a powerful challenge to any creative or anyone who wants to make a living as an artist.

We talk about songwriting hacks, the power of YouTube, getting started, and being who God has called you to be. So good.

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Aug 16 2017

The Humble Worship Leader

We all know we’re supposed to be humble. But are you really?

The Kingdom works in an upside down fashion. It’s not about making it to the top. It’s never been about fame and recognition.

It’s serving a higher vision. It’s shining a spotlight on the glory of Jesus. It’s reaching people with the message of the Gospel.

So worship leaders, it’s time to humble ourselves. It’s time to stop looking in the mirror and look upon God’s people with compassion. It’s time to stop trying to be impressive and instead seek to serve hearts in worship.

But what does it really mean to be a humble leader?

A humble worship leader:

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Aug 09 2017

#156: Crystal Yates On Leading With Compassion, Being Sent, & Vulnerability [Podcast]

My biggest influence as a worship leader is a person who doesn’t sing.” – Crystal Yates

I’m a big fan of singers who sing with conviction, who’s songs tell the story of their lives. Crystal is an incredible singer/songwriter who feels a calling to move beyond church walls and spread hope & compassion through her music. As you’ll soon find out, her Country/Americana sound is addicting.

When she’s not out on the road she’s at home as a Worship Leader at Cross Timbers Church in Dallas, Texas. Crystal is also a part of the People & Songs community with Jennie Lee Riddle, investing in the next generation of worship leaders & songwriters (matter of fact, go listen to this incredible song, featuring Crystal right now).

We talk about her story of redemption, writing songs, outer space (yep), leading with compassion, and so much more.