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#116: Bob Kauflin On True Worshipers, Criticism, & Knowing Your Bible [Podcast]

TRUE WORSHIPERS

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Jesus Christ never gets boring. What happens is we get caught up in the things that surround Him.” – Bob Kauflin

This is a podcast I’ve been wanting to do for a long time. Bob Kauflin is such a strong voice to the worship community. He’s the writer of the super popular Worship Matters and most recently True Worshipers: Seeking What Matters to God. He’s the leader of Sovereign Grace Music, a community of songwriters and worship leaders who write strong theological songs for the local church.

In this chat we discuss Sovereign Grace, the glories of Jesus, how to give and receive criticism, knowing truth, and so much more.

Enjoy!

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Is Our Worship Too Emotional?

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When you worship Jesus, how emotional do you get?

Do you cry? Do you raise your hands? Do you dance? Do you kneel? Do you sing?

This is an important conversation to be having because let’s face it – some of us are more naturally emotional than others. For some of you, it doesn’t take much for you to cry. But some of you struggle – bigtime – in corporate worship because you’ve hardly every cried in your life. You’re more dignified, reserved. It’s not that you don’t love Jesus. You’re just not expressive.

But is this an issue where we say, “To each his own?” Or is there a biblical, God-directed way for all the people of God to worship?

Is our worship too emotional?

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6 Tips For Launching, Leading, & Finishing Big Projects [Podcast]

TIPS FOR LAUNCHING, LEADING

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Today’s episode is about your big projects. As leaders in the local church, we’re never slowing down. There’s nations to reach, people to disciple, and a great Gospel to preach. But how do we mobilize people to accomplish big projects.

In this show, I help you navigate those waters. Just a few months ago we released our latest live worship recording. I use that project as an example to pull some lessons from. Whether you’re doing a worship album or organizing an event, these principles can apply.

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Are You Building A Career Or Building The Kingdom?

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This morning I happened to read one of my favorite Scriptures in the Bible:

“For David, after he had served the purpose of God in his own generation, fell asleep and was laid with his fathers and saw corruption” (Acts 13:36).

This verse challenges everything I do with my life.

When it all comes down to it, am I building a career or the Kingdom? Am I serving God’s purpose or my own? What about you?

Ministry is an interesting challenge. It goes against the current of our culture, which is all about building a career and climbing the corporate ladder.

There’s nothing wrong with building a career, of course. You can still build a career and build the kingdom. It’s all about a mindset shift which works its way into how you work.

Whether you’re an employee, an entrepreneur, or a full time pastor, we all have the temptation of building something other than the kingdom. But the Kingdom of God is why we’re here and we can’t lose sight of that.

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#114: Audrey Assad On The Wonder Of Hymns, Contemplative Prayer, & Making Independent Music [Podcast]

THE WONDER OF HYMNS

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Most hymns I love are penned by people who are suffering. This is apt material for a record that is a meditation on the poor in spirit.” – Audrey Assad

Today’s show is an amazing conversation with Audrey Assad. If you’re not familiar with Audrey, take a minute and watch this video. I’ve had this on repeat for a few weeks and just love it.

Audrey is a powerful singer/songwriter, worship leader, & author. This conversation is fun as we dive into her creative process, the business side of being an independent artist, her new hymns record, and so much more.

Enjoy!

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