Worship Online Podcast (For Worship Leaders)

Sign up for Lab+ HERE! You can play the same song a hundred times and still lose the plot. Or you can play it like it is the first time someone in the room has ever heard it. That shift does not happen by accident. It is a posture. And it is something you can actually build. Daniel Carson spent 24 years as the electric guitarist in Chris Tomlin's band. In this conversation we talk about what keeps a musician grounded, purposeful, and genuinely present no matter what stage they are standing on. We cover the comparison that shows up at every level, a 30-second habit before every service that changes the culture of your team, why the supportive role is not a lesser role, and what Daniel would tell his younger self about guarding his heart when the doors start opening. If you play on a worship team and want to grow in both skill and heart, this one is for you. Worship Online is your new secret weapon for preparing each week. With detailed song tutorials and resources, you and your team will save hours every single week, and remove the stress from preparing for a set. Try a free trial at WorshipOnline.com and see the transformation! Mentioned in the Episode Daniel's Instagram If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com. We want to know how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at WorshipOnline.com! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

What if you've been thinking about worship leadership all wrong? In this episode, Brandon Coker, drummer, songwriter (Death Was Arrested), and longtime member of North Point Worship, shares what it looks like to lead worship without ever holding a mic. This conversation goes beyond platform and spotlight. It's about: Serving the song instead of showcasing skill Staying rooted in the local church Leading with consistency, not visibility And shaping worship moments from behind the scenes Whether you sing, play, or lead—this will challenge how you see your role on the team. 👉 Listen now and rediscover why staying planted might be the most powerful move you can make. Mentioned in the Episode Death Was Arrested Victory Chant If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com. We want to know how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Worship Online is your new secret weapon for preparing each week. With detailed song tutorials and resources, you and your team will save hours every single week, and remove the stress from preparing for a set. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at WorshipOnline.com! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

What happens when obedience to God costs you the dream you spent years building? In this episode of the Worship Online Podcast, Keith sits down with worship leader, songwriter, and author Brooke Nicholls to talk about the unexpected reality of following God when it leads somewhere you didn't plan. Brooke shares the deeply personal story of leaving a thriving career, moving across Canada to pastor a church, and wrestling with the painful feeling that everything she had built was being stripped away. But what she discovered on the other side completely changed how she understands blessing, calling, and the presence of God. If you're a worship leader, musician, or ministry leader who has ever wrestled with comparison, platform, calling, or surrender, this conversation will speak directly to your heart. Plus Brooke shares some practical things she has implemented at her multi-site church. You'll learn: Why success in worship ministry can be dangerously misleading How God often works through the crushing of our plans The one promise that actually defines biblical blessing Listen now and be reminded why we lead worship in the first place. Worship Online is your new secret weapon for preparing each week. With detailed song tutorials and resources, you and your team will save hours every single week, and remove the stress from preparing for a set. Try a free trial at WorshipOnline.com and see the transformation! Mentioned in the Episode Brooke's Devotionals Brooke's Music If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com. We want to know how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at WorshipOnline.com! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

What happens when your platform grows faster than your character can hold it… and the thing you dreamed of starts costing you what matters most? In this episode, Keith chats with Andy Cherry, a seasoned worship leader, songwriter, and current touring musician for Brandon Lake, for a raw conversation on identity, shame and calling. Andy shares his whirlwind early career—signing a record deal in his 20s, walking away to fight for his marriage, and the painful (but formative) season of learning to lead when nobody's clapping. Then it gets personal: the moment Andy realized he wasn't being motivated by God… but by shame—"like you write yourself a letter and forge God's signature on it." If you've ever felt disqualified, stuck, or afraid to step out again, this will reset your perspective. Press play and listen now. About Your Guest Andy Cherry is a worship leader, songwriter, and musician who has spent years serving the Church both on stage and behind the scenes. Early in his career, Andy released music and led worship in large gatherings before stepping away from the spotlight to focus on his family and long-term calling. Over the past decade, he has continued writing and collaborating with artists across the worship community, contributing songs recorded by Brandon Lake, Passion, Josh Baldwin, and others. He has also helped shape projects for fellow worship leaders while quietly building a reputation as a trusted songwriter and creative voice. Today, Andy serves at Seacoast Church and travels as musical director and acoustic guitarist for Brandon Lake. Known for his heart for authenticity and family, Andy is now releasing new music inspired by fatherhood, including his upcoming project Songs For My Son Vol. 1. His latest single, "The Good Stuff," reflects a season of rediscovering what truly matters in life, faith, and worship. Worship Online is your new secret weapon for preparing each week. With detailed song tutorials and resources, you and your team will save hours every single week, and remove the stress from preparing for a set. Try a free trial at WorshipOnline.com and see the transformation! Mentioned in the Episode The Good Stuff Our God's Alive Seacoast Church If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com. We want to know how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at WorshipOnline.com! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

David Leonard co-wrote one of the most-sung worship songs in the world—"Great Are You Lord." But last year, he almost walked away from music entirely. After doing an entire tour where the promoter never paid (yes, a completely free tour he didn't know about until the end), David had to ask himself a brutal question: "Would you do this again for nothing?" His answer will challenge the way you think about worship leadership, success, and what it really means to serve. In this raw, honest conversation, David also shares: Why we've stopped serving the body and started entertaining it instead The identity crisis that hit after All Sons & Daughters ended What a pastor said that gave him permission to lead without having it all together How he's finding joy again with new music (including his upcoming single, "Well Done") If you've ever felt undervalued, burnt out, or wondered "Do I still matter if my big thing goes away?"—this episode is for you. Listen now and rediscover why you started leading in the first place. Worship Online is your new secret weapon for preparing each week. With detailed song tutorials and resources, you and your team will save hours every single week, and remove the stress from preparing for a set. Try a free trial at WorshipOnline.com and see the transformation! If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com. We want to know how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at WorshipOnline.com! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

You sound great on Sunday, but is your team actually healthy? You've probably felt it before. Sunday afternoon hits and instead of feeling energized, you're frustrated. Something didn't go the way you planned. Someone didn't show up prepared. A transition fell apart. And now you can't stop replaying it. Sunday bleeds into Monday. Monday into Tuesday. One rough service and your whole week feels off. If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. After 20+ years of leading worship, our new podcast host Keith Elgin hit that same wall. And what he discovered on the other side completely transformed how he leads, how he builds teams, and how he thinks about worship ministry. In this episode, Keith shares what finally broke the cycle for him, the framework he now uses to build healthy teams, and the hard lessons he learned so you don't have to. If you've ever: • Gone home Sunday afternoon replaying every mistake • Wondered why your team sounds tight but feels disconnected • Struggled with burnout, frustration, or questioned whether you're even cut out for this This conversation will meet you exactly where you are. Keith isn't sharing theory. He's sharing what he learned in the trenches, leading real teams, making real mistakes, and finding a better way forward. This is the conversation every worship leader needs to hear. ABOUT KEITH ELGIN Keith Elgin is a worship pastor, songwriter, and coach with over 20 years of ministry experience. He's passionate about helping worship leaders build teams that last. Keith and his wife have four boys (all under nine!), and when he's not leading worship, you'll find him coaching Little League, watching football, or hanging out in the church parking lot long after rehearsal ends. Welcome to the Worship Online Podcast, Keith. We're honored to have you lead this next season. Worship Online is your new secret weapon for preparing each week. With detailed song tutorials andresources, you and your team will save hours every single week, and remove the stress from preparingfor a set. Try a free trial at WorshipOnline.com and see the transformation! Mentioned in the Episode • Connect with Keith • Keith's website • 2025 Chris Tomlin Episode If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com. We want to know how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at WorshipOnline.com! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

Many worship leaders quit within a few years because they never learn the systems that create sustainable ministry. Joey and Kelly Thompson know this all too well! In this conversation, they share the game-changing systems that transformed their ministry from survival mode to sustainable impact. Imagine walking into Sunday morning calm and confident, with prepared teams and organized systems that actually work. Picture leading worship for decades without the constant stress and burnout that sidelines so many leaders. Listen now to discover the pillars that create sustainable worship leadership. Your future self will thank you for implementing these battle-tested strategies today. Worship Online is your new secret weapon for preparing each week. With detailed song tutorials and resources, you and your team will save hours every single week, and remove the stress from preparing for a set. Try a free trial at WorshipOnline.com and see the transformation! Mentioned in the Episode New Release by Joey & Kelly Thompson --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com. We want to know how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at WorshipOnline.com! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

AI tools like ChatGPT and Suno are now capable of writing compelling lyrics, generating anthemic melodies, and are regularly showing up in the worship song writing room. The question is simple: Should we use them? Where do you draw the line? Gable Price shares his perspective on this growing debate. You'll hear his thoughts on using AI for worship songwriting and why he believes there's a difference between helpful tools and creative shortcuts. Whether you're team "AI-never" or not, this conversation will challenge how you think about creativity & calling. What's your take? Is AI just a helpful tool & is there a restriction that should be placed on how it should be used when writing worship songs? Worship Online is your new secret weapon for preparing each week. With detailed song tutorials and resources, you and your team will save hours every single week, and remove the stress from preparing for a set. Try a free trial at WorshipOnline.com and see the transformation! Mentioned in the Episode Gable Price and Friends New Release If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com. We want to know how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at WorshipOnline.com! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.