Blog - Beyond Sunday Worship

Sep 07 2017

#159: Dustin Smith on Leading By Example, Fierce Faith, & Conferences [Podcast]

We have too many kids with guitars and not enough shepherds.” – Dustin Smith

One of my favorite people to talk to about worship is Dustin Smith. Tacos is also another great topic of conversation. And this chat involves both. Dustin leads many streams in his ministry, Here Be Lions, and we talk all about what God is doing.

But also consider this podcast a good kick in the pants. It’s honest. It’s challenging. It’s important.

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Aug 30 2017

How to Lead Worship Through Troubled Times

Have you ever been so frustrated you don’t know what to do?

Or walked through a trial for so long that you’ve almost given up hope? Dealt with a mental illness that made you question your sanity?

Walked through sickness, divorce, death of a family member, or faced bankruptcy?

If not, you are leading people who are.

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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.