All About Worship Podcast - Interviews, Music, Discussions

172 AAW An Afternoon With Paul Baloche.

171 AAW Coffee and Convo with Phil Joel

170 AAW Getting to know Greg Sykes...Oh Canada!

169 AAW Travis Ryan A New Record, Awkward Hugs, and Great Advice.

168 AAW James Tealy - Visions Of Bambi, Planting Churches, and Worship In Missions.

167 AAW Worship Leader & Songwriter Jess Cates talks L.A., Pop Music, and Even So Come.

In this episode, new host Michael Farren and co-host Dustin Smith talk about the future of AAW. Enjoy this chat about songs, conferences, and weird mosquitos.

Wisdom Moon, Michael Farren, and Dustin Smith share coffee, chocolate cake, and some REALLY BIG news!

On this episode, Matt Perkins interviews Richie Fike - songwriter with Integrity Music and worship pastor at The Chapel in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Richie shares about how became a worship pastor and songwriter, how the song WE BELIEVE came about, importance of faithfulness, and much more.  Proclaim Church Presentation Software We recently met some of the Proclaim team at a worship conference in Virginia, and they’re truly redefining the church presentation space. Proclaim was built to foster team synergy by enabling pastors, worship leaders, and other church staff to collaborate on presentations, anywhere, anytime. Proclaim puts powerful technical features, beautiful designs, and professional presentations within reach for churches of any size. Experience Proclaim free for 30 days: ProclaimOnline.com/AllAboutWorship Stay connected with us twitter.com/allaboutworship facebook.com/allaboutworship instagram.com/allaboutworship podcast[at]allaboutworship.com twitter.com/wisdommoon instagram.com/wisdommoonmusic twitter.com/mattperkins facebook.com/mattperkins  Quick Links fikemusic.com Richie on Twitter Richie on Facebook  SUBSCRIBE VIA ITUNES SUBSCRIBE VIA STITCHER SUBSCRIBE VIA RSS FEED  

On this episode, Matt Perkins interviews Kurtis Parks - Worship Director at National Community Church in Washington D.C. Background: -There were 2 sides:  The “Rock Star wanna be” vs. the Worship Leader. -“I came to a place where I allowed the Holy Spirit to be the loudest voice." -Let the presence of God be the focal point of every service. (click to tweet!) -How can you invest in others?     -NCC is a Dream Factory:     -What is your dream?  We want to be a share holder in that. -Teaching Series - Every series, we write a song to go along with that theme. Trust -"If someone gives you trust, they are lending their ministry to you." -Trust goes hand in hand with affirmation. -Rest in God's affirmation. We can tend to want the benefits of humility without being humble. (click to tweet!) Be your pastor's champion.         Stay connected with us twitter.com/allaboutworship facebook.com/allaboutworship instagram.com/allaboutworship podcast[at]allaboutworship.com twitter.com/wisdommoon instagram.com/wisdommoonmusic twitter.com/mattperkins facebook.com/mattperkins  Quick Links NCC Worship - You Alone Worship Ministry Handbook - SAUCE Kurtis on Twitter In A Pit With A Lion On a Snowy Day by Mark Batterson SUBSCRIBE VIA ITUNES SUBSCRIBE VIA STITCHER SUBSCRIBE VIA RSS FEED    

On this episode, Matt Perkins interviews his wife, Marybeth Perkins, about what it means to lead through brokenness. As briefly mentioned on the last episode, Matt and his wife have been faced with a significant challenge in their life...cancer. Listen as they openly and honestly share about what they are going through. Songs:  Fear Not - Carl Cartee, David Moffitt   Into Your Presence - BJ Putnam Find Rest - Francesca Battestelli, Jared Anderson, Ian Eskelin Book: One Thousand Gifts -  Ann Voskamp Leading through Brokeness "They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust the Lord to care for them.” Psalm 112:7 1. Be Transparent     A. Show your brokenness     B. Show your dependence on God 2. Be Authentic Transparency vs. Authenticity - Transparency is how much you share.  Authenticity is the truth behind your words.  Live an authentic life in front of your team. 3. Be Realistic     A. You can’t be all things to all people     B. Keep your priorities in check "Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him.  Truly He is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will not be shaken.  My salvation and my honor depend on God; He is my mighty rock, my refuge.  Trust in Him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to Him, for God is our refuge.” Psalm 62:5-8 Check out our Podcast Sponsor - WorshipPlanning.com WorshipPlanning.com is an easy to use, affordable web-based software that allows you to plan your services, schedule your team, and communicate effectively with them. Use promo code AAW2015 to receive 60 days for free! Stay connected with us twitter.com/allaboutworship facebook.com/allaboutworship instagram.com/allaboutworship podcast[at]allaboutworship.com twitter.com/wisdommoon instagram.com/wisdommoonmusic twitter.com/mattperkins facebook.com/mattperkins  Quick Links Marybeth on Facebook marybethperkins.org  SUBSCRIBE VIA ITUNES SUBSCRIBE VIA STITCHER SUBSCRIBE VIA RSS FEED  

On this episode, we feature a recording from All About Worship Conference 2014 - a Q&A Panel session with Dustin Smith, Michael Farren, Amber Rhoads, Sean Hill, and Bobby & Rachel Taylor. Real worship leaders asking real questions. Check out our Podcast Sponsor - WorshipPlanning.com WorshipPlanning.com is an easy to use, affordable web-based software that allows you to plan your services, schedule your team, and communicate effectively with them. Use promo code AAW2015 to receive 60 days for free! Stay connected with us twitter.com/allaboutworship facebook.com/allaboutworship instagram.com/allaboutworship podcast[at]allaboutworship.com twitter.com/wisdommoon instagram.com/wisdommoonmusic twitter.com/mattperkins facebook.com/mattperkins  Quick Links Dustin Smith Michael Farren Amber Rhoads Sean Hill Bobby & Rachel Taylor SUBSCRIBE VIA ITUNES SUBSCRIBE VIA STITCHER SUBSCRIBE VIA RSS FEED  

On this episode, we interview NewSong, one of Wisdom's favorite bands as a kid. He interviews them about WinterJam, stories behind the songs FAITHFUL and HALLELUJAH (BRIDE IN WHITE), incorporating cello and other instruments in a worship team, as well as their most embarrassing moments while leading. Check out our Podcast Sponsor - WorshipPlanning.com WorshipPlanning.com is an easy to use, affordable web-based software that allows you to plan your services, schedule your team, and communicate effectively with them. Use promo code AAW2015 to receive 60 days for free! Stay connected with us twitter.com/allaboutworship facebook.com/allaboutworship instagram.com/allaboutworship podcast[at]allaboutworship.com twitter.com/wisdommoon instagram.com/wisdommoonmusic twitter.com/mattperkins facebook.com/mattperkins  Quick Links NewSongOnline.com NewSong on Twitter NewSong on Facebook NewSong on Youtube  SUBSCRIBE VIA ITUNES SUBSCRIBE VIA STITCHER SUBSCRIBE VIA RSS FEED  

On this episode, we interview Mike Murray - Senior Creative Director at Integrity Music. Mike is not only a publisher, but also a drummer on his worship team. 1. How can a worship leader help your team (specifically drummers)? 2. How do you, as a drummer, approach the weekend services?   a. Preparation    b. Always practice with a metronome    c. Use an app like Tempo (affiliate link)    d. Take responsibility    e. Watch - Learn your worship leader’s verbal and visual cues    f. Be present and alert    g. Invest in others “The worship leader owns the bus. The drummer drives it.” ~ Carl Albrecht (click to tweet) Check out our Podcast Sponsor - WorshipPlanning.com WorshipPlanning.com is an easy to use, affordable web-based software that allows you to plan your services, schedule your team, and communicate effectively with them. Use promo code AAW2015 to receive 60 days for free! Stay connected with us twitter.com/allaboutworship facebook.com/allaboutworship instagram.com/allaboutworship podcast[at]allaboutworship.com twitter.com/wisdommoon facebook.com/wisdommoonmusic twitter.com/mattperkins facebook.com/mattperkins  Quick Links Mike on Twitter  KingdomSongs.org/retreat  SUBSCRIBE VIA ITUNES SUBSCRIBE VIA STITCHER SUBSCRIBE VIA RSS FEED  

On this episode, we feature a teaching from All About Worship Conference 2014. Huge thanks to Michael Farren for the challenging message! Special thanks to WorshipPlanning.com for sponsoring this episode. WorshipPlanning.com is an easy to use, affordable web-based software that allows you to plan your services and schedule/manage your team. Use promo code AAW2015 to receive 60 days for free! Stay connected with us twitter.com/allaboutworship facebook.com/allaboutworship instagram.com/allaboutworship podcast[at]allaboutworship.com twitter.com/wisdommoon facebook.com/wisdommoonmusic twitter.com/mattperkins facebook.com/mattperkins  Quick Links Michael on Twitter  SUBSCRIBE VIA ITUNES SUBSCRIBE VIA STITCHER SUBSCRIBE VIA RSS FEED