Worship Leading Lesson #1: It’s Not Your Ministry

Some of the best lessons I’ve learned in life are through trying, failing, trying, failing, failing, trying and succeeding every once in awhile. I’m not foolish enough to think I’ve got it all figured out, but I do have some things that I hope can be an encouragement to anyone willing to read. These are [...]

Episode 50: Interview with Matt Papa

We’ve reached 50 episodes!!! This week we hear an interview Wisdom did with songwriter/worship leader – Matt Papa.  During the recent National Worship Leader Conference here in Kansas, Matt was gracious enough to sit down and talk over dinner.  And, Matt’s most embarrassing moment leading worship…it’s a doozy. We’ll also get to your calls and [...]

Choosing Worship Songs: Determine the Message

Previously during this little “mini-series” of posts, I’ve talked about the direction of the song and whether it’s horizontal or veritical.  We’ve also looked at the whole issue of musical styles in worship.  Another HUGELY important aspect of selecting worship songs, is considering the direction of the message your pastor is assembling. What’s the Message? [...]

Episode 49: Interview with John Mark McMillan

This week on the All About Worship Podcast, Ben and Wisdom talk about their recent experience at the National Worship Leader Conference, hear your feedback and talk with our field reporter, Mandy Thompson. You also hear Wisdom’s retaliation for Ben’s “ID10T” comment on the previous show. It’s true…one of Ben’s many dreams was to one [...]

All About Worship Live: “Sr. Pastor and Worship Leader Relationship” Roundtable

On Monday, August 16, Ben and Wisdom will be recording a “Roundtable” session for an upcoming podcast episode. This is our second roundtable since our initial “Manly Worship” back in October, 2009. The topic this time around…”Sr. Pastor and Worship Leader Relationship”. How many of you worship leaders have struggled with your relationship with a [...]

Choosing Worship Songs: Style

All right, now here’s a topic that can get many a worship leader in trouble with their congregation.  Choosing a style to present the music is a hot topic in and of itself.  Rock, Reggae, Classical, R&B, Gospel, Country or traditional.  These are just a few of the styles one can choose from when leading [...]

Episode 48: Darrell Evans Q&A

On this edition of the show, Wisdom and Ben catch up with Darrell Evans.  We hear your questions submitted to us before the recording and live over Talkshoe. Quick Links WorshipPlanning.com – Stop by our kind sponsors and try them out.  There are some fantastic features that Tom and crew continue to roll out for [...]

Choosing Worship Songs: Horizontal or Vertical?

A friend of mine asked me to consider blogging on how I go about selecting worship music. So I’ve assembled some thoughts on the topic and will be sharing them periodically. Well, let me start off by saying I am NO expert on this subject by any means.  But I love to read experts and [...]

It’s a Heart Thing

Nowadays in the world of worship leading and ministry, it’s almost a cliche’. If it’s become that to you, let’s steal it back from the land of cliche’ as a priority. There is a great need for every worship leader to be in a state of “coming back to the heart of worship” as the [...]

All About Worship LIVE: Q&A With Darrell Evans

Join us on Monday ninght, 6/28, at 8:30 p.m. CST for a live 30 minute Q&A with Darrell Evans on the All  About Worship hotline. We’ll be taking your calls live with your questions.  Darrell is an influential songwriter of songs like “Let the River Flow”, “Trading My Sorrows”, “Your love is Extravagant” , and [...]

Episode 46: Interview with Miriam Webster

On this edition of the podcast, Mandy catches up with Miriam Webster who is an influential songwriter and worship leader.  You’ll hear her heart for worship and her new song “Made Me Glad” on the show. We also hear from you in our “Listener Feedback” and we talk to Tom Metz from WorshipPlanning.com about some [...]

Episode 45: Interview with Hillsong United

Recently Hillsong United came through Kansas City on their tour through the states. Wisdom was able to meet up with Joel Houston and J.D. from Hillsong United for an interview before the worship began. Of course, stay tuned for their most embarrassing moment leading worship. We also catch up with two attenders of our recent [...]

Shownotes for Episode #41: Interview with Chris McClarney

On this episode, Wisdom talks to worship leader Chris McClarney. We feature Chris’ song “Your Love Never Fails”. We also share more updates on the All About Worship Retreat along with the BIGGEST giveaway we’ve EVER had….seriously….ever. Sponsor Announcement We are excited to introduce you to our brand new, long term sponsor, WorshipPlanning.com.  Tom Metz [...]

Shownotes for 3/24/10: Interview with Dwayne Moore

On this episode, Wisdom takes a trip to Alabama for a face to face talk with Pure Praise author and Worship Pastor, Dwayne Moore. We touch base on the All About Worship retreat coming in May along with a toolbox segment featuring Jonathan Riggs with LifewayWorship.com. And a strange story from Ben about his daughter’s [...]

National Worship Leader Conference 2010

. . l . Wisdom and Ben are thrilled to announce that they will be official bloggers for the upcoming National Worship Leader Conference 2010. Both Wisdom and Ben will be attending the conference held in Overland Park, KS…home of the All About Worship Podcast.  We hope to meet many of our fellow worship leading [...]

Shownotes for 3/10/10: Interview with Jared Anderson

This week we catch up with Jared Anderson who will be joining us for the upcoming All About Worship Retreat in May. Wisdom and our great friend Mandy Thompson talk to Jared about what’s happening in his ministry along with some great insights into worship leading and we play a track from his latest release. [...]

Shownotes for 2/18/10: Interview with Phil Wickham

Packed show this week with updates and interviews.  Wisdom and Ben catch up with Mike Kim, Phil Wickham and Tom Metz from WorshipPlanning.com. Stay tuned at the end of the show for a special announcement. We also have some great listener feedback from around the globe and Star Wars.  Yes…see if you can count the [...]

Shownotes for 2/11/10: Interview with Vicky Beeching

On this episode Wisdom catches up with one of our favorite worship leaders and songwriters, Vicky Beeching. If you’ve ever met Vicky or heard her speak at all, you can’t help but feel inspired to become a better songwriter.  She’s got a new EP coming February 16…a MUST HAVE.  We also hear from you during [...]

Podcast Shownotes for 2/3/10: Interview with Doug Hood Band

On this edition of the podcast, we have a special interview included with our free song of the month. We visit with Doug Hood Band on the All About Worship Hotline. You’ll hear about Doug’s songwriting process and how they compose songs together as a group. Thanks Doug, Jeff and Curt for spending some time [...]

Podcast Shownotes for 1/27/10: Interview with Carlos Whittaker

On this special edition of the All About Worship Podcast, Ben interviews Worship Leader, songwriter, Carlos Whittaker. Carlos is an influential worship artist in the online community through his website RagamuffinSoul.com. Recently Carlos released an online EP with three great songs for the local church. Show Links RagamuffinSoul.com. Visit Carlos’ site. If you’ve never visited, [...]

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