Jonathan David & Melissa Helser Podcast

Keys to Worship Leading

June 14, 2019 09:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MB

In this episode, Jonathan shares stories and keys from his journey that have significantly shaped who he is as a worship leader. This message was recorded at a gathering called WorshipU, hosted by Bethel Music in Redding CA. For more information, go to https://worshipu.com/on-campus/ www.jonathanhelser.com

Sustainable Living

May 15, 2019 14:59 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MB

“Let this be written for a future generation, that a people not yet created may praise the Lord.” (Psalm 102:18) In this episode, Melissa shares her thoughts on sustainability, the mindset of seeing beyond ourselves, and planting an orchard of the nature of God for the generations to come. *** We are currently raising funds to build a new Cabin for Staff & Student Housing! To learn more, and support this dream go to https://www.18inchjourney.com/campus-campaign Thank you for your support! ...

Interview, Part 2: Common Questions about the 18 Inch Journey

April 18, 2019 19:29 - 31 minutes - 29.7 MB

In this episode, Cageless Birds Art Director, Justina Stevens, continues her conversation from last month with Jonathan and Melissa Helser, focusing on commonly asked questions about their school, the 18 Inch Journey. To learn more about the 18 Inch Journey, and how to partner with us, go to https://www.18inchjourney.com/donate You can also support the 18 Inch Journey by shopping at https://shop.cagelessbirds.com

Interview, Part 1: The History & Heart of the 18 Inch Journey

March 21, 2019 14:12 - 45 minutes - 42.5 MB

In this episode, Cageless Birds Art Director, Justina Stevens, sits down with Jonathan and Melissa Helser to talk about the history and heart behind their school, the 18 Inch Journey. Make Applications are still open for the 2019 18 Inch Journey Phase One! Go to www.18inchjourney.com for more information, and to apply.

The Song You Were Born to Sing

February 14, 2019 13:08 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MB

In this episode, Jonathan shares from his heart about songwriting and the story behind No Longer Slaves. This message was captured at the Bethel Music Songwriting Retreat with a small gathering of songwriters and worship leaders. www.jonathanhelser.com https://bethelmusic.com/retreats/songwriting/ https://shop.cagelessbirds.com

Singing in the Storm

January 25, 2019 13:11 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MB

“Anyone who walks in true authority has had tremendous tension in their lives, where they made choice, after choice, after choice.” In this episode, Melissa shares on why she began singing, and reflects on walking with the Lord through seasons of suffering. www.jonathanhelser.com

Friendship with the Holy Spirit

December 13, 2018 14:44 - 30 minutes - 28.5 MB

“The Holy Spirit loves friendship with us. He never leaves, he never gets worn out. His capacity for our failures and our success is outrageous. We need to become more obsessed with the nature of God than anything else.” In this message, Melissa shares a beautiful invitation to take the time to learn what the Holy Spirit sounds like and grow in dependency on Him. This message was recorded at Bethel Music Worship School in Redding, CA. For more information, go to bethelmusic.com/worshipscho...

The Power of Rest

November 09, 2018 10:30 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MB

"Burnout happens when our doing exceeds our being." In this message, Jonathan shares on the power of rest as a key for sustaining revival, and keeping our hearts and relationships healthy. This message was shared at Bethel Music Worship School in Redding, CA. For more information, go to bethelmusic.com/worshipschool/ To read the article Jonathan references in this episode, check out Cultivate Volume IV at shop.cagelessbirds.com

Leaning Into the Holy Spirit

October 11, 2018 17:14 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MB

The Holy Spirit is the crescendo of the cross and the gift of the Father for our everyday life. In this message, Melissa shares personal stories about raising children and the value of leaning into the Holy Spirit and teaching them to do the same. This message was recorded at Bethel Music Worship School in Redding, CA. For more information, go to bethelmusic.com/worshipschool/ For more content and resources on healthy and thriving relationships in marriage, parenting, dating and relatin...

Unlocking Your Identity

September 06, 2018 15:48 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

“One of the greatest battles over our identities is actually just becoming ourselves. But when we fix our eyes on the Author, and open up the book of our hearts in surrender, He begins to write His story in us.” In this message Jonathan shares on positioning ourselves before the Father to write our stories, in our lives as it is in Heaven. For more information on our ministry, scheduled dates, and resources, go to www.jonathanhelser.com This message was recently given at Bethel Music Wor...

The Art of Connection

August 02, 2018 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB

In this episode Justina, Art Director for The Cageless Birds, sat down with Melissa to ask her questions about working out healthy relationships with God and people, in light of the release of our fifth volume of Cultivate, “The Art of Connection.” To learn more about Cultivate, and to order our newest volume, go to shop.cagelessbirds.com, or www.cagelessbirds.com/cultivate/

CULTIVATE V5, "The Art of Connection"

July 27, 2018 18:48 - 1 minute - 109 MB Video

"The Art of Connection" is the fifth volume in the Cultivate devotional book series that was written with your most significant relationships in mind. Volume V is designed to encourage and empower you to pursue healthy and thriving relationships in marriage, parenting, dating and relating to your parents. It is full of prompts and practical tools created to help you identify your need for connection and establish new ways of processing and pursuing family relationships. Get it online at s...

Cultivating Creativity

June 14, 2018 09:30 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB

Creativity is our birthright as sons and daughters created in the image of God. It’s not just about the songs we write, or the art we create. It doesn’t only belong to artists. Being creative is about the everyday 98% of our lives we walk out in family, relationships, work, and rest. This message is an invitation to walk out our creative identity and create new worlds in every realm of life. For more information on WorshipU go to: http://WorshipU.com To learn more about Cultivate head ...

Fighting for True Connection

May 03, 2018 09:00 - 43 minutes - 41.8 MB

“There is a way to live above the storm — to stay connected to the Father, to the Person of Jesus, and to the beautiful friendship of the Holy Spirit. There’s a way to actually thrive in life, even when it’s crazy.” In this episode, Melissa shares a hope-filled message from her own story on the power of vulnerability and our need for connection. www.jonathanhelser.com www.18inchjourney.com www.cagelessbirds.com

The Power of Instead (Part 2)

April 05, 2018 21:34 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MB

Part 2 of Graham Cooke's recent message at our 18 Inch Journey school, "The Power of Instead", an Isaiah 61 invitation to live in the "Instead's" that God has for our lives. www.jonathanhelser.com www.brilliantperspectives.com www.brillianttv.com

The Power of Instead (Part 1)

March 01, 2018 15:28 - 51 minutes - 47.8 MB

It’s our pleasure in this episode to introduce a dear friend of ours, Graham Cooke, as he shares a powerful message at our school, the 18 Inch Journey! This is an Isaiah 61 invitation for us to receive God's "Instead's" for our lives. Check out www.brilliantperspectives.com or www.brillianttv.com for more about Graham and his ministry. www.jonathanhelser.com www.18inchjourney.com

From One Generation to the Next

February 01, 2018 10:30 - 37 minutes - 36.3 MB

In this episode, Jonathan shares from his own story his thoughts on the power of generations carrying the presence of God together, and passing on the blessing. For more information about Bethel Music's "Heaven Come" conference, go to https://bethelmusic.com/heavencome/ For more information on our ministry, resources, and scheduled dates go to www.jonathanhelser.com or find us on Facebook.

Worship Moment: "Abba"

November 30, 2017 11:35 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MB

In this episode we are sharing an extended live recording of Jonathan's song, "Abba" from a recent service at Bethel Church in Redding, CA. For more information on our ministry, resources, and scheduled dates, go to www.jonathanhelser.com or find us on Facebook.

The Heart of Leading Worship

November 02, 2017 09:30 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

Leading worship is about loving God and loving the people. It's not either/or, it's both and more. In this message Jonathan shares from his journey on the privilege of leading worship.

Rooted in Delight

October 12, 2017 09:30 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

Being rooted in what the Father thinks about us is as key element to living in delight. Melissa shares from her testimony and life experience on the Father's delight in this powerful message from WorshipU at Bethel Church in Redding, California.

Heart Over Gift

September 07, 2017 09:00 - 33 minutes - 32.8 MB

"When we do our DOING out of the pleasure God has in our BEING, we will do much more than we could ever imagine." In this message, Jonathan shares about the importance of recognizing that the greatest gift we all possess is our hearts. For more information about our ministry, resources, and scheduled dates, go to www.jonathanhelser.com, or find us on Facebook.

Discovering the Father's Heart

August 03, 2017 12:32 - 41 minutes - 39.5 MB

The more heaven comes to earth, the more the earth looks like family. In this message, Jonathan shares on discovering the Father heart of God for his Kingdom family. www.jonathanhelser.com

Engaging Hope in Seasons of Disappointment

July 06, 2017 14:22 - 32 minutes - 31.3 MB

God created and loves our humanity and emotions. In this message Melissa shares on the process of engaging hope during seasons of disappointment and grief. This message was recorded at WorshipU, an online school and annual gathering hosted by Bethel Music in Redding, CA. Go to http://WorshipU.com to find out more.

The Presence is Greater than the Pressure

June 22, 2017 09:00 - 33 minutes - 32.7 MB

Jonathan shares powerful stories and revelation on the Father's presence bringing rest from pressure in our lives. ***Next month we will be switching to 1 Podcast episode per month, released every first Thursday*** For more information on our ministry, resources, and scheduled dates, go to www.jonathanhelser.com

Your New Name

June 08, 2017 09:00 - 39 minutes - 38.1 MB

Jonathan shares on the power of knowing, and living from your new name. Recorded in Dubai at the end of 2016. For more information on our ministry, music, and other resources, go to www.jonathanhelser.com

Growing Roots

May 25, 2017 09:30 - 34 minutes - 33.3 MB

Melissa shares on being rooted and grounded in life in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit For more information, go to www.jonathanhelser.com

Worship Moment: "Catch the Wind"

May 11, 2017 09:00 - 12 minutes - 19.2 MB

Melissa leads a spontaneous worship moment after her song "Catch the Wind" at the Carolina Theatre in Greensboro, NC.

Staying Centered in Life and Ministry

April 27, 2017 09:00 - 26 minutes - 26.4 MB

Jonathan & Melissa share from their journey on what they have learned about staying centered in life, marriage, and ministry. For additional media and resources, go to jonathanhelser.com

Living from Sabbath

April 13, 2017 09:00 - 38 minutes - 36.8 MB

Jonathan shares on the power of rest and choosing to cultivate rhythms of Sabbath. For additional media and resources, go to jonathanhelser.com

Sustainability

March 30, 2017 09:30 - 42 minutes - 41.1 MB

A powerful talk on “Sustainability” that Melissa originally shared at the 2016 Heaven Come Conference in Los Angeles, California. For more information go to http://www.jonathanhelser.com/

Fearless Worship

March 16, 2017 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

In this message, Jonathan Helser shares from his heart on the power of worship on the earth, songs of deliverance, and what it looks like to become a ‘Fearless Worshipper’. This message was originally shared at WorshipU : an online school and an annual gathering that is hosted by Bethel Music. Go to http://WorshipU.com for more information. For music, resources and information about our ministry go to jonathanhelser.com or find us on Facebook.

The Beauty of Family

November 21, 2014 16:33 - 22 minutes - 14.1 MB

Melissa shares from her heart about the beauty and joy of family.

Melissa’s Story

May 07, 2014 20:35 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MB

Melissa's shares from her heart about her journey and her testimony of the Father's goodness in the wilderness and the promise land.

The Story of Live at Home

January 11, 2014 01:24 - 4 minutes - 169 MB Video

We are very excited to announce the debut project “Live at Home” from the Cageless Birds. Here is a behind the scenes look at the week long recording process. The album releases January 24 & 25 in Asheboro, NC. Visit cagelessbirds.com for more.

Marriage and Ministry

September 27, 2013 14:55 - 58 minutes - 32.2 MB

Jonathan and Melissa share their hearts about enjoying marriage and ministry

Abba B sides

April 25, 2013 17:50 - 10 minutes - 11.9 MB

This is a raw and unmixed take of a spontaneous moment during the tracking of "Abba." Molly Skaggs on Piano, Jake Stevens on baritone electric with a violin bow in hand, Luke Skaggs on lap steel guitar and background vocals during intro and Jonathan David Helser on main vocals.

Brave Worship

March 26, 2013 14:46 - 46 minutes - 25 MB

A message from Jonathan captured at the 2012 Resound Conference in Boulder, Colorado.

Brave Worship

March 26, 2013 14:46 - 46 minutes - 25 MB

A message from Jonathan captured at the 2012 Resound Conference in Boulder, Colorado.

Endless Ocean, Bottomless Sea | Jonathan David and Melissa Helser

January 31, 2013 20:58 - 3 minutes - 133 MB Video

"Endless Ocean, Bottomless Sea" - The Extended Versions of "On the Shores" by Jonathan David and Melissa Helser. Coming on March 2nd. For more information: http://jonathanhelser.com/jonathanhelser/endlessocean.html

Abba’s Furious Love (pt. 3 of 3)

November 08, 2012 19:36 - 38 minutes - 38.3 MB

Jonathan sharing on Abba’s Furious Love during the "18 Inch Journey". This is part three of a three-part podcast.

Abba’s Furious Love (pt. 2 of 3)

October 25, 2012 18:32 - 29 minutes - 28.8 MB

Jonathan sharing on Abba’s Furious Love during the "18 Inch Journey". This is part two of a three-part podcast.

Abba's Furious Love Intro (pt. 1 of 3)

October 16, 2012 14:29 - 17 minutes - 18.5 MB

Jonathan reading an excerpt from "The Furious Longing of God" by Brennan Manning during the "18 Inch Journey". This is part one of a three-part podcast.

The 2012 18 Inch Journey

September 25, 2012 17:42 - 5 minutes - 236 MB Video

Here's a quick glimpse into the 2012 18 Inch Journey. Hear from the students' perspective as they share the story of their two month school. We hope this video gives you clarity into the 18 Inch Journey and A Place for the Heart. aplacefortheheart.org 18inchjourney.com jonathanhelser.com

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