On a scale of 1-10, how much do you love rehearsal? Maybe you never considered the possibility of the words “love” and “rehearsal” being in the same sentence.

We’ve talked about rehearsal quite a bit here at Beyond Sunday. But the more I visit churches the more I see terrible rehearsals at the heart of many teams.

Over time, terrible rehearsals drain morale, eliminate productivity, and encourage team turn over. In the moment, it doesn’t seem so bad. Long rehearsals, bad rehearsals just seem like a necessary evil in order to have a great Sunday. As long as Sunday goes off without a hitch, who cares about Thursday night, right?

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It’s inspiring how artists learn how to reinvent themselves, break new ground, and never give up. I’ve loved the work of David Leonard from his days with All Sons & Daughters, but what’ he’s doing now is on another level.

In this interview we talk about his new project, the insecurity of an artist, how to be a great producer, waiting on God, and more.

So good!

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It’s hard to listen to Lindy Conant and not be stirred to action. She has a fire in her bones for the Kingdom of God and spreading a passion for Him across the nations.

This interview is simple: we talk about the new record, foster care, avoiding the comparison trap, and running after all that God has. Prepare to be stirred!

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In This Episode You’ll Hear More About:

• Lindy’s journey into worship ministry and following Jesus
• Understanding and applying the Bible
• The music of YWAM
• The Conant’s journey into adoption
• The story behind “Circuit Riders”
• The lie of comparison
• Knowing who you’re called to run with

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• Show Sponsor: Zamar Instruments
• Music: Driven by Love by Lindy and the Curcuit Riders
• Podcast: Bob Fitts on Keeping Jesus First, Worship Around the World, & The Worship Leader as a Storyteller
• Podcast: David Garrett on Worship Music in the 60s, Scripture in Song, & Being Led by the Holy Spirit

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For years I’ve admired the work that Church of the Highlands is doing to reach people for Christ. This week’s podcast is a conversation with John Larson and Chris Griffin from Highlands Worship.

I love this because it feels like worship leader friends catching up and talking about ministry. These guys manage a worship team roster of 900 people across 19 campuses in Alabama. It’s staggering.

If you are a multi-site church (or planning on it), listen all the way to the end. So. Much. Gold.

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