Worship Together
156 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 197 ratingsThe Worship Together podcast is where we have honest conversations about the songs we sing and the way we lead. Join us weekly as we speak with some of the most instrumental artists, worship leaders, songwriters and pastors influencing the creative culture of the church today.
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Honesty Is An Offering // Interview with Abbie Gamboa, Gabriel Gamboa & Oscar Gamboa
January 09, 2024 16:14 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBIn honor of Abbie Gamboa’s debut album release, Abbie, Gabriel, & Oscar Gamboa share the journey of the creating the album "pure" along with thoughts on the importance of honesty & awareness to the presence of God, seeking creativity in all things, capturing the “soul” in music and more. To watch the full conversation head to our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSLLud2KCVU
The Worship Initiative - A Conversation with Shane & Shane
December 14, 2023 21:34 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBIn this week’s episode we sat down with Shane & Shane to talk about the development, mission, and future of The Worship Initiative. Plus, the Shane’s unpack the inspiration and the heart behind some of their amazing new songs for the church like “You’ve Already Won”, “All Sufficient Merit,” and more. Book & Resources recommendations mentioned: Knowledge of The Holy by A.W Tozer The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom & Elizabeth Sherrill & John Sherrill Treasury Of David by Char...
Hannah Hobbs // A Conversation about Sundown
December 05, 2023 16:45 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBHannah Hobbs is a songwriter, worship leader and musician. Having written many worship songs that are sung all around the world, including “Touch of Heaven”, “Thank You Jesus”, “God Song” and “Never Walk Alone”, Hannah’s desire is to see local churches singing songs that are rich in scripture, glorifying Jesus and telling stories of the people of God. Watch the full conversation on our Youtube channel HERE.
The Journey Of Healing // A Conversation With Katy Nichole
November 28, 2023 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBKaty Nichole shares her journey of healing from congenital scoliosis, fighting depression, leaving a career path in the medical field to become a worship leader, writing early music with her friend & producer Jeff Pardo and more.
Make It Out Alive & The Road to Healing with Kristian Stanfill
November 21, 2023 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBKristian Stanfill shares a piece of his journey through addiction and the road to healing that eventually lead to the creation of his new record “Make It Out Alive”. Kristian talks about the importance of “being” over “doing”, community & accountability, navigating the messiness of life, praising in the middle of the pain and more.
Brooke Ligertwood | A Conversation about EIGHT
November 13, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBIn honor of Brooke Ligertwood’s new album EIGHT, EJ Gaines & Brooke Ligertwood talk about the inspiration and intentionality of the songs for the album, the anointing of art in the church, writing songs for the pleasure of the Lord, and more.
DawnCheré Wilkerson | Worship Together 2023
November 07, 2023 20:36 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBListen to DawnChere Wilkerson’s talk from Worship Together Conference 2023 where she shares about the practice of daily surrender, bearing fruit, and being shaped into who God created you to be.
Dwan Hill | Worship Together 2023
October 17, 2023 06:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBListen to Dwan Hill’s talk from Worship Together Conference 2023 as he shares about the importance of remaining grounded by remembering what we were created for, discerning righteous work over rebellious toil, and understanding our joy and purpose in Jesus.
Derrick DeLain | Worship Together 2023
October 10, 2023 06:00 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MBListen to Derrick DeLain’s talk from Worship Together Conference 2023 as he shares about the importance of sabbath, finding a holy balance between work and rest, and finding ultimate joy in the presence of God.
Bring People With You | Worship Together 2023
October 03, 2023 13:30 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBListen to our panel discussion “Bringing People with You” from Worship Together Conference 2023. Kristian Stanfill (Passion), Bryan and Katie Torwalt (Jesus Culture), Jad Gillies (Hillsong), and Cody Carnes (The Belonging Co.) discuss the importance of leading well by building trust, authenticity, and unity within your worship team and congregation.
Cultivating A Sound Mind | Worship Together Conference 2023
September 26, 2023 15:41 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBIn this conversation from Worship Together 2023, we asked a panel of experts (Josh Pauley, Jenny Black, Jackie Brewster, and Dr. Jon Ebert) to share their thoughts on what it means to to cultivate a sound mind as individuals and within our teams. In this discussion, our panel talks about the importance of creating psychologically safe environments, how media & screen time affect our creativity, why we need to take care of ourselves, how to do a digital detox and more.
Banning Liebscher | Worship Together Conference 2023
September 19, 2023 06:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBOur first message from Worship Together 2023 Conference! Banning Liebscher (Head Pastor at Jesus Culture) talks about the need for pure worship to come from a pure heart, the key ingredients to kingdom success: faithfulness + obedience, acknowledging insecurities about success and more. Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 9:24-26
Gateway Worship: Stewarding Your Team & Creating Safe Space to Fail
September 12, 2023 05:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBIn honor of Gateway Worship’s brand new album Crowns Down we’re sharing our conversation with their team where we dive into the history of their church’s music, their heart for the local church, the importance of stewarding your worship team, creating space to fail and more. Get song resources for Crowns Down album here.
Anna Golden: Delusional Forgiveness & The Story Behind Manasseh
August 15, 2023 19:10 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBAnna Golden's new album Church is finally here! Tune in to hear Anna share the message behind new songs, the importance of simplicity, how to lead worship in the midst of brokenness, the faithfulness of God in difficult seasons, and more.
Chris Davenport
July 05, 2023 15:15 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBKnown for his writing contributions on songs like “Another In The Fire”, “Seasons”, “Hymn Of Heaven”, “Too Good To Not Believe” and more, Chris Davenport sits down to talk with us about his first solo project release TIME. Chris shares how writing music has been important in his life over the years, how he came to deciding to make an album, the importance of having songs for the church about who God is and more. Listen to Chris Davenport's brand new album TIME and get song resources here: ...
Matt Redman + Jonas Myrin
April 26, 2022 05:00 - 31 minutes - 72.4 MBIn honor of the 10th anniversary of “10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)”, Jimi catches up with the writers Matt Redman & Jonas Myrin to reminisce on the journey of this song and stories of its impact around the world. Listen to the new version of 10,000 Resons (Bless The Lord) by Worship Together, Pat Barrett, Bryan & Katie Torwalt, Naomi Raine, Crowder, and Matt Redman here and wherever you get your music.
Temitope
February 18, 2022 18:14 - 47 minutes - 108 MBWhat does true reconciliation with Jesus look like? What is our responsibility as Christians to reconcile within our communities? In honor of Black History Month, Temitope and Terryl Padilla talk about the responsibility and importance of carrying reconciliation within the church. For resources discussed on this episode visit: https://www.worshiptogether.com/es/podcasts/ep-140-temitope/
Steffany Gretzinger
November 23, 2021 15:38 - 27 minutes - 63.1 MBSteffany Gretzinger shares some of her story about growing up in the church, her involvement with different church ministries through her life, and how the events of the last few years lead her to record her new album "Faith Of My Father".
How To Plan Your Christmas Service
November 16, 2021 19:47 - 1 hour - 159 MBJimi & Gutie from Worship Together talk with Brett Perkins (Journey Church), Hunter Sims (FBC Pensacola), Michael Neale (Prestonwood), & Melody Noel (Influence Music), about what planning their Christmas services look like this year. Tune in to hear the group discuss what new songs their excited to lead this season, the importance of planning ahead, how to incorporate Christmas song leading up to your Christmas service and more.
Brooke Ligertwood
November 09, 2021 15:31 - 31 minutes - 35.8 MBBrooke Ligertwood talks about the importance of eternal perspective, what life has looked like over the last few years, and dives into the album process and themes from tracks on Hillsong Worship’s new album These Same Skies.
Levi Lusko | Worship Together 2021
October 19, 2021 20:43 - 46 minutes - 107 MBThis week on the podcast we’re sharing our final talk from Worship Together 2021 where Levi Lusko talks about how in order to truly follow God you must be willing to forget everything you think you know. He also stresses the importance of dealing with your past in order to move forward with your faith.
Rebekah Lyons | Worship Together 2021
October 05, 2021 11:00 - 57 minutes - 131 MBThis week on the podcast we’re sharing Rebekah Lyons' message from Worship Together 2021 where she talks the reality of mental health, practical tools to use when working through anxiety & depression, and how suffering points to resurrected life.
Darren Whitehead - Worship at Midnight | Worship Together 2021
September 21, 2021 17:45 - 39 minutes - 90.4 MB“Maybe following Jesus is less about avoiding pain and more about embracing Jesus in the midst of pain” - Darren Whitehead This week we’re sharing Darren Whitehead’s talk from Worship Together 2021 where he talks about what it looks like to worship in a season of “midnight”.
Chris Brooks | Worship Together 2021
August 31, 2021 18:39 - 38 minutes - 87.6 MBChris Brooks talks about the lies around fear, shame, & guilt and how they correlate with the primary temptations of appetite, approval, & ambition within our lives and as leaders in the church. For more notes on Chris' message visit: https://www.worshiptogether.com/podcasts/ep-132-chris-brooks-worship-together-2021/
Christine D'Clario | Worship Together 2021
August 17, 2021 18:39 - 47 minutes - 108 MBPodcast is back! We’ve been away for the summer, but we’re super excited to be back with new episodes. This week we’re releasing Christine D’Clario’s talk from Worship Together 2021 where she dives into the idea that healing is best found “dying to self and surrendering to Jesus”. Plus The Worship Together team talks about their favorite moments from this year's conference.
Crowder
June 15, 2021 12:22 - 30 minutes - 70.5 MBDavid Crowder reflects on new hobbies he discovered over the last year working and writing from home, the inspiration behind tracks from his new album Milk & Honey, his anticipation & desire to tour again, and more.
Louie Giglio
June 08, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 140 MBLouie Giglio talks about navigating the last year as a leader, the inspiration behind his new book “Don’t Give The Enemy A Seat At Your Table”, the lies the enemy tries to get us to believe, winning the battle of the mind and more. Plus the Worship Together responds to themes and ideas from Louie’s book and the importance of having “amplifiers” in our lives.
Mariah McManus & Carlos Pimentel (Mosaic MSC)
June 01, 2021 14:49 - 32 minutes - 75.4 MBMariah McManus & Carlos Pimentel from Mosaic MSC talk about the inspiration behind their new Spanish album "Ser Humano," the process of translating English songs to Spanish, why they are passionate about creating Spanish songs for the church and more.
UPPERROOM - Elyssa Smith + Michael Miller
May 04, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 49.3 MBElyssa Smith & Michael Miller from UPPERROOM talk about leading creatives, how intentionality affects creativity and worship, influence in the church vs intimacy with Christ & more.
Lindy Cofer (Circuit Rider Music)
April 20, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 70.9 MBLindy Cofer from Circuit Rider Music shares some of her story on discovering Jesus, the heart behind Circuit Rider Music, and her most recent “No Orphan” initiative with 1millionhome that helps to abolish the orphan & foster care crisis in America.
Christy Nockels - The Life You Long For
April 06, 2021 04:00 - 54 minutes - 125 MBChristy Nockels talks about the writing process & themes behind her new book “The Life You Long For: Learning To Live From A Heart Of Rest”, cultivating a relationship with God from the "inside-out”, leadership burnout, following God’s highest calling, and more.
Kari Jobe
March 30, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 72 MBKari Jobe talks with Jimi Williams from Worship Together on the eventful year of 2020, the story behind the song “The Blessing” and it’s impact around the world, the inspiration behind songs from her latest record The Blessing, recognizing the fruit that has come out of the pandemic year, and more.
Tasha Cobbs Leonard & Anna Golden
March 23, 2021 15:20 - 1 hour - 158 MBTasha Cobbs Leonard & Anna Golden talk with Monica Coates from Motown Gospel about how they developed a mentor/mentee relationship, why mentorship is important, what it looks like to be female worship leaders while also being female artists in the industry, following God's calling and more.
Amy Grant, Ellie Holcomb, & Sarah Macintosh
March 16, 2021 15:14 - 55 minutes - 128 MBIn honor of International Women’s Month, Amy Grant, Ellie Holcomb & Sarah Macintosh sit down with Lindsey O’Halloran from Women Who Worship to talk about their individual journeys and roles involved with the FAITHFUL project, songs & moments that were birthed from their writing sessions together, and ways to help engage in authentic community with female creatives.
Team Talk | Easter 2021 & The Ultimate Easter Set List
March 09, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 74.1 MBIn this week’s Easter episode, The Worship Together Team talks about church attendance expectations, the online Easter experience, equipping and honoring your worship team, planning for the unexpected and more. Plus, the team announces the brand new On The Radar show now streaming on Spotify, and creates the ultimate Easter setlist.
CeCe Winans
February 23, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes - 117 MBIn honor of Black History Month, EJ Gaines interviews the one and only CeCe Winans. Known as the best selling female Gospel artist of all time, CeCe shares her story about growing up in Detroit, the journey of her career in gospel music, identity in Christ, following God’s calling, diversity in the church and more. Pre-Order available now for CeCe's new album Believe For It available on 3/12. You can also purchase tickets to watch An Evening of Thanksgiving with CeCe Winans! on demand th...
Monica Coates & EJ Gaines (Motown Gospel)
February 17, 2021 15:28 - 1 hour - 183 MBMonica Coates & EJ Gaines (Co-Directors of Motown Gospel) talk with Worship Together's Jimi Williams about the past, present and future of gospel music, navigating majority culture in America, church diversity, commitment to serving the local community, and assigning value to things that matter to minority groups.
Jon Foreman
February 09, 2021 15:58 - 58 minutes - 134 MBKnown for songs like “Your Love Is Strong” & "House Of God Forever,” Jon Foreman talks about his journey into becoming a musician & song writer, growing up with an openness to all music, his inspirations to creating his solo projects, and shares insight behind the themes of his new record “Departures” (Releasing 2/12/2021). Plus, the Worship Together team talks about how to navigate and coach your worship team when last minute changes arise.
Fred Hammond
February 02, 2021 18:25 - 49 minutes - 112 MBIn honor of Black History Month, this episode features Monica Coates (Co-Executive Director of Motown Gospel) interviewing the legendary gospel artist Fred Hammond. Fred shares stories about his experience leading worship in Detroit in the early 90’s, his transition from being a member of the gospel group Commissioned into leading a choir and building Fred Hammond & Radical For Christ, how the gospel music industry has developed over the years and more.
Maverick City Music
January 12, 2021 18:34 - 39 minutes - 90 MBTony Brown & Jonathan Jay from Maverick City Music talk about the early days of starting their ministry, how their writing camps impacted song writers, the intentionality of diversity inclusion, and the value of imperfections producing authenticity in their worship and recordings.
The Best Of 2020
December 15, 2020 19:18 - 40 minutes - 92.2 MBThis week the Worship Together team reflects on new things they’ve learned this year, and share their favorite worship songs of 2020.
Passion | Christmas Edition
December 08, 2020 16:39 - 34 minutes - 77.9 MBKristian Stanfill, Brett Younker, and Melodie Malone catch up with Jimi to talk about all things Christmas. The team reflects on the challenges and opportunities 2020 has brought, the difference between proximity vs intentionality when it comes to church community, the inspiration behind songs from their new Christmas album Hope Has A Name, and what Christmas looks like this year at Passion City Church. Listen to Passion’s brand new Christmas album on all streaming platforms and get song r...
Women Who Worship
November 24, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 157 MBThis week we’re featuring a collection of highlights from our Women Who Worship Webinar that we held back in July of 2020. Brooke Ligertwood and Tasha Cobbs Leonard host a conversation with Anna Golden, Kim Walker-Smith, Mariah McManus, & Kristine DiMarco where they reflect personally on the season of 2020, racial unrest in our society, and how worship is being shaped now and for the future.
Team Talk | Christmas Edition
November 10, 2020 22:05 - 23 minutes - 52.6 MBThe Worship Together team is back for another team talk! This week we're talking about what Christmas church services could look like this year, the launch of Worship Together Spanish, and all the new Christmas music that's released this year from artists like Tommee Profitt, Chris Tomlin, Passion and more. For more resources to help you plan your Christmas service visit our Top Christmas Worship Songs at worshiptogether.com.
Tommee Profitt
October 20, 2020 15:04 - 36 minutes - 82.8 MBTommee Profitt (award winning songwriter, producer, & composer) talks with Jimi about the inspiration of his brand new Christmas album The Birth Of A King. With songs featuring artists like We The Kingdom, Kari Jobe, Stanaj, Crowder, Avril Lavigne, Tauren Wells, and many others, Tommee talks through his vision and creative process for each of his new Christmas song arrangements that proclaim the story of Jesus.
JUDAH.
October 06, 2020 17:46 - 33 minutes - 76 MBKnown for being a frontman and song writer for bands like Judah And The Lion & Pink Laundry, Judah Akers sits down with Jimi to talk about his latest worship project releasing under JUDAH., what inspired him to want to release a worship album, how worship music has been an influence in his life, and the full story behind the first single "Just Because".
Sean Feucht
September 22, 2020 17:26 - 28 minutes - 64.6 MBSean Feucht shares his story about how he first became involved with leading worship, his mission experiences across the world, and how the "Let Us Worship" movement has been impacting cities across America.
Aaron Ivey (Austin Stone Worship)
September 08, 2020 20:04 - 36 minutes - 84.3 MBAaron Ivey from Austin Stone Worship reflects on the importance of “faithfulness over productivity”, mentoring the next generation, and shares how God has been shaping their church community over the last 8 months. Get song resources for Austin Stone Worship's new album With/In at Worshiptogether.com.
Tom Eccleshall & Pete Hughes (KXC London)
August 25, 2020 04:00 - 43 minutes - 50.1 MBJimi talks with Tom Eccleshall & Pete Hughes from KXC London about how their church & staff have responded to the global pandemic, how they're seeing growth & change reflected in their church community, and share about the making and inspiration behind their new EP, Kingdom Dreamers.
Kim Walker-Smith & Natalie Grant
August 11, 2020 15:02 - 1 hour - 168 MBNatalie Grant shares with Kim Walker-Smith the story of where they first met, growing up in the Pacific North West, becoming a worship leader & Christian artist, raising kids, reflecting on 2020, partnering with Hope For Justice & more.