I am so excited for you to meet this week’s guest: Malcolm du Plessis. He’s the real deal: humble, deep, challenging, and wise. Malcolm is a friend/consultant for some of the biggest names in Christian Music and a leader in the music industry. This is such an important conversation. Malcolm and I take an honest […]


I am so excited for you to meet this week’s guest: Malcolm du Plessis. He’s the real deal: humble, deep, challenging, and wise. Malcolm is a friend/consultant for some of the biggest names in Christian Music and a leader in the music industry.


This is such an important conversation. Malcolm and I take an honest look at where modern worship is and what we can do better. Get ready to be challenged on a whole new level.


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In this Episode, You’ll Learn:

On being an activist, challenging the status quo, & being a prophetic voice.

What it means to be prophetic.

Malcolm’s story of being an activist in South Africa in a period of national crises.

Why the term “Worship Leader” isn’t in the Bible and what that means for us.

The only Biblical conduit for people entering into the presence of God.

Worship Leadership as hospitality and encouraging others with sound doctrine.

Why we’ve lost our originality and creativity and how we can get it back.

Why simplifying your production may be the best thing you can do.

Why the Biblical idea of the “priesthood of believers” is so important to local church worship.

What makes headlines in eternity.

A real look at the story of Jehoshaphat and “musicians going out ahead.”

What our “off stage” vocabulary reveals about our worship.

Why our music is seen by non-Christians as not believable.

Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Today’s Sponsor: The Worship Songwriter

Blog Post: Are We in Danger of Worshiping Worship?

Podcast: David Garratt on Worship Music in the 60s, Scripture in Song, & Being Led by the Holy Spirit

Podcast: Housefires Music, Intimate Worship, & Making Space for God in Your Gatherings

Music: United Pursuit

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