Influential Worship

How does someone stay rooted in the same church—and the same ministry—for nearly three decades? In this episode, Jeremy sits down with Hanz Ives, Worship Pastor for Greg Laurie, to unpack what 28 years of faithfulness in worship leadership really looks like.Hanz shares the practices and mindsets that have sustained him over the long haul, including:Developing contentment Keeping your calling clearWhat younger worship leaders often miss about longevityHow to stay passionate when ministry feels routine or hardWhether you’re new to worship leadership or been in it for decades, this conversation will encourage you to think long-term, stay planted, and lead with faithfulness.Connect with Hanz and Harvest Worship Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYm5oPmGPsBn5ApnCxhOPlQListen to Hanz' music here: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/hanz-ives/836464565Listen to Hanz' lo-fi here: https://www.instagram.com/jayhanzlofi/ & https://youtube.com/@lofichapel?si=ih3Nv-Q3LBzGTytN►► Download my FREE Guide that will teach you 6 practices you can implement this week to lead worship with greater confidence! → https://free.influentialworship.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/walz/banditsLicense code: SWDXDOT811313EOW

Are you a worship leader looking for clarity, balance, and practical tools to lead your team well? In this episode of The Influential Worship Podcast, I sit down with Dave Helmuth (founder of Ad Lib Music) to explore his powerful 5 Faders concept—a framework that helps worship leaders lead their teams in a healthy way.Dave shares how the 5 Faders can guide you in:Leading worship teams with clarity and purposeStrengthening your discipleship and leadership skillsBuilding a healthy culture where your team thrivesWhether you’re just starting out or have been leading worship for decades, this conversation will inspire and equip you to grow in influence while staying grounded in Christ.📌 Learn more about Dave Helmuth and Ad Lib Music: https://www.adlibmusic.com📌 Subscribe to their worship fertilizer: https://www.adlibmusic.com/subscribe✨ If you found this episode helpful, don’t forget to share with your worship team.#WorshipLeader #WorshipPodcast #InfluentialWorship #WorshipTeam #DaveHelmuth #AdLibMusic #WorshipLeadership►► Download my FREE Guide that will teach you 6 practices you can implement this week to lead worship with greater confidence! → https://free.influentialworship.com

In this episode of The Influential Worship Podcast, Dr. Don Whitney joins us to talk about one of the most overlooked yet essential spiritual practices: family worship.Don is the author of the widely respected book Family Worship, where he calls Christians back to the simple, biblical, and historic habit of leading worship in the home. In this conversation, he unpacks why family worship still matters today, how it shapes the hearts of children, strengthens marriages, and deepens discipleship right where it begins — at home.This episode will both challenge and encourage you to take small, faithful steps toward regular worship in the home before taking the platform publicly as a worship leader.📖 Get Don Whitney’s book Family Worship: https://amzn.to/3UiDlQU *🙏 Get Don Whitney’s book on Praying the Bible: https://amzn.to/3GKIWfQ *🌐 Explore more from Don at: https://biblicalspirituality.org/🔔 Don’t forget to follow for more interviews that equip and inspire worship leaders to live out their calling in every area of life.►► Download my FREE Guide that will teach you 6 practices you can implement this week to lead worship with greater confidence! → https://free.influentialworship.com* These links are affiliate links which means there is a small commission given to this channel if you use the links to purchase Don's books. There is no extra charge to you, it just helps support the channel!🎵 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/tiny-houses/aureolinLicense code: 9UEZUJ30AV3KW8IA

What if your worship team doesn’t need to be more like the worship videos you watch on YouTube? In this episode, Jason Houtsma from Worship Artistry shares how worship leaders can stop idolizing the "dream team" and start investing in the actual people God has given them.Whether you're leading a team of beginners or seasoned musicians, this conversation will help you lead with vision, patience, and gratitude — right where you are. Learn how to develop your team spiritually and musically, resist comparison, and build something meaningful that lasts.📌 Topics we cover:The danger of comparison in worship ministryWhat it means to bloom where you're plantedPractical ways to invest in your current teamLeading volunteers with grace and growth in mindHow Worship Artistry equips everyday worship teams🎙 Guest: Jason Houtsma – Founder of Worship Artistry🌐 Visit https://worshipartistry.com to learn more🎧 Listen to "Scars" by Jason Houtsma that is out now: https://youtu.be/l19aGzdjeE4?feature=shared►► Download my FREE Guide that will teach you 6 practices you can implement this week to lead worship with greater confidence! → https://free.influentialworship.com#WorshipLeadership #WorshipArtistry #worshipteam🎵 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/swoop/blue-seaLicense code: 9RR9TJ2DESJBOH9G

🎙️ In this episode of the Influential Worship Podcast, we sit down with Chris Brink, founder of Rooted Music Coaching to uncover the inspiring story behind this impactful ministry — and share practical worship coaching tips every worship leader needs to hear.Whether you're leading an adult worship team, or mentoring younger musicians in a student ministry worship band, this conversation will inspire you to develop, train, and disciple your worship team with excellence and purpose.In this episode, you'll learn:The heart and vision behind Rooted Music CoachingHow to raise up confident worship musiciansCoaching strategies for student worship teamsTips for growing spiritual maturity and musical skill in your teamWhy leadership development is essential in worship ministry🎸 Learn more about how Rooted Music Coaching can help your worship ministry: https://youtu.be/310TeKtC4PY?feature=shared💻 https://rootedmusiccoaching.com💸 Check out the Rooted Music Foundation: https://www.rootedmusicfoundation.org#WorshipTeam #WorshipLeadership #RootedMusicCoaching #StudentWorship #WorshipTraining #InfluentialWorship #WorshipMinistry #WorshipCoaching #WorshipPodcast ►► Download my FREE Guide that will teach you 6 practices you can implement this week to lead worship with greater confidence! → https://free.influentialworship.com🎵 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropicanaLicense code: HZOJQYUSLBYJZYU5

In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with worship historian Dr. Lester Ruth to explore the roots of modern worship and why understanding the past is essential for today's worship leaders. This conversation will deepen your perspective and give you practical insights to lead with greater intentionality as you shape your church worship culture.We dive into key questions like:✅ Why does worship history matter to the modern worship leader?✅ What shifts in worship practice should we pay attention to today?✅ How can we integrate ancient liturgy with modern worship expressions?✅ What's the upside—and the downside—of the modern worship movement?✅ Should our lyrics focus more on personal or corporate expression?✅ Does every worship set need to point to the Trinity?✅ Do worship leaders really “usher people into God’s presence”?📖 Whether you're team sings hymns or exclusively uses modern worship arrangements, this episode will challenge and encourage you to lead worship with theological depth and historical awareness.📧 To connect with Dr. Ruth email him at lruth@div.duke.edu📚 Check out his books on Amazon here (these links are affiliate links which means there is no extra charge to you, but if you use these links to purchase the books it helps this channel):Lovin' on Jesus: A Concise History of Contemporary Worship - https://amzn.to/4lNy7JQFlow: The Ancient Way to Do Contemporary Worship - https://amzn.to/3RtLuRhHistory of Contemporary Praise & Worship - https://amzn.to/4jolYJE👨‍🎓 See Dr. Ruth's works and courses at Duke here: https://divinity.duke.edu/faculty/lester-ruth🎤 Here is the talk Dr. Ruth mentioned in our conversation: https://youtu.be/-Fe_50X9rso?feature=shared►► Download my FREE Guide that will teach you 6 practices you can implement this week to lead worship with greater confidence! → https://free.influentialworship.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/a...License code: IPT2NWEVIGUOPJXP

In this interview, Matt Podesla shares his journey of playing electric guitar for Matt Redman and how he turned loss into a dream come true. Learn about his experience and how he became a worship guitarist. If you are an aspiring worship guitarist, this episode is a must-listen!Connect with Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattpodesla/►► Download my FREE Guide that will teach you 6 practices you can implement this week to lead worship with greater confidence! → https://free.influentialworship.com

Are you tired of just going through the motions as a worship leader? In this powerful interview, we sit down with Alan Fadling, author and speaker from Unhurried Living, to uncover how worship leaders can escape the trap of meaningless repetition and lead with true purpose and passion. 🌿Alan shares profound insights on:🔹 Vain Repetition vs. Meaningful Repetition — How to transform routines into opportunities to form your congregation in refuge and rest.🔹 Soul Care & Identity — The danger of adopting “worship leader” as your primary identity and how to cultivate a healthier self-awareness.🔹 Signs of an Anxious Worship Leader — How to recognize when you’re operating from an unhealthy place and practical steps to shift your mindset.🔹 EPC: Extended Personal Communion with God — Exploring the importance of unhurried, personal time with God to fuel your leadership.🔹 Sustainable Leadership Practices — How to lead without burnout by embracing unhurried living.Whether you’re a seasoned worship leader or just starting out, this conversation will challenge and inspire you to find fresh meaning in your ministry.Are you tired of just going through the motions as a worship leader? In this powerful interview, we sit down with Alan Fadling, author and speaker from Unhurried Living, to uncover how worship leaders can escape the trap of meaningless repetition and lead with true purpose and passion. 🌿Alan shares profound insights on:🔹 Vain Repetition vs. Meaningful Repetition — How to transform routines into opportunities to form your congregation in refuge and rest.🔹 Soul Care & Identity — The danger of adopting “worship leader” as your primary identity and how to cultivate a healthier self-awareness.🔹 Signs of an Anxious Worship Leader — How to recognize when you’re operating from an unhealthy place and practical steps to shift your mindset.🔹 EPC: Extended Personal Communion with God — Exploring the importance of unhurried, personal time with God to fuel your leadership.🔹 Sustainable Leadership Practices — How to lead without burnout by embracing unhurried living.Whether you’re a seasoned worship leader or just starting out, this conversation will challenge and inspire you to find fresh meaning in your ministry. Don't miss it—hit subscribe and turn on notifications to stay encouraged and equipped!📚 Show Note Links (the book links below are affiliate links which means they support the channel at no extra cost to you):Worship As Refuge In A Noisy World blog article - https://www.unhurriedliving.com/blog/worship-as-a-refugeUnhurried Living Resources - https://www.unhurriedliving.com/resourcesInterview with Steven Cuss - https://youtu.be/xbE1XHu7zLo?feature=sharedAn Unhurried Life book - https://amzn.to/3FemY3yAn Unhurried Leader book - https://amzn.to/3FdiDxBWhat Does Your Soul Love book - https://amzn.to/4bmH1JgA Non-Anxious Life book - https://amzn.to/4bnkpbvManaging Leadership Anxiety book - https://amzn.to/4hWVbDt►► Download my FREE Guide that will teach you 6 practices you can implement this week to lead worship with greater confidence! → https://free.influentialworship.com👍 If this episode encouraged you, share it with your team!#WorshipLeader #UnhurriedLiving #AlanFadling #ChristianLeadership #AuthenticWorship #MinistryTips #SpiritualGrowth #WorshipMinistry