THE END IS HERE
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Well, we had a good run, but all mediocre things must come to an end. This will be the final episode of WLP. Michael explains his transition from Houston's First into his new position, the guys discuss whether or not the show has served it's purpose, and some other final thoughts. We hope you've enjoyed it as much as we have. Please write in and tell us what the show has meant to you. Stay in touch: Michael's email is Sam's email is
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Pastoral Care
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In addition to whining about keyboards being hidden in piano shells, Michael and Sam have a conversation about pastoral care and specifically about hospital visits.
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Head, Heart, and Hands
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As a part of the ongoing discussion about how to define a "win" for worship services, Sam leads a conversation about worshipping with our head, heart, and hands. www.worshiplabpodcast.com
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What key is "Revelation Song" in?
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This week, the guys give a crash (and we mean crash) course in scales and modes. We hope it helps.
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The Worst Christmas Songs of All Time
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Michael and Sam start sounding like Ebenezer Scrooge on this episode where they countdown the top 20 worst Christmas songs of all time. Ho ho ho... Now I have a machine gun.
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The Best Christmas Songs of All Time (according to Michael and Sam)
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Michael and Sam countdown their top 20 favorite Christmas songs of all time. Merry Christmas!
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Oh My Gosh, It's Paul Baloche!
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Paul Baloche joins the guys this week for a conversation that covers a wide range of topics. Paul has a great heart for the Lord and for church musicians. We hope you enjoy it! Check out if you haven't yet and be sure to get a copy of Paul's latest release "For Unto Us (Christmas Worship Live from London)". Info here: As always, reach out to us via our home on the web:
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Singers w/ Liz Trask
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Liz Trask joins the guys this week for a conversation about Singers - a small choir that leads with the band at Houston's First. Liz shares her approach to leading that group and some of the benefits of having a vocal ensemble on the platform with a contemporary band.
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Combating Cynicism
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Cynicism is a common problem among church musicians, and Michael and Sam aren't immune its siren song. Here are some practical ways to help protect your ministry from the often-inescapable pit of cynicism.
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Congregational Pet Peeves About Worship Leaders
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This week, Sam and Michael work their way through a list of pet peeves - things that congregants find annoying about their worship leaders. Meh, what do they know?!
info_outlineWe've seen a lot of worship leaders trade in their acoustic guitars for electric guitars. Here's a few tips to keep you from jumping the shark.