How to Get Your Church Excited About Your Original Songs w/ Lakewood Music
Release Date: 11/13/2025
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info_outlineDo you want to see your church become passionate about the original songs your worship team is writing?
Alexandra Osteen from Lakewood Music reveals the simple language shift that transformed their congregation from passive listeners to passionate champions of their original worship songs. In this episode, you'll discover:
• The one word change that creates instant ownership
• How to connect your songs to your church's DNA
• Why writing for your local church first, creates global impact
• The storytelling strategy that gets your team invested
Imagine walking into Sunday service knowing your congregation is genuinely excited to sing the songs God wrote through your team. This isn't just about getting people to tolerate your originals. This is about creating a culture where the language of your community becomes the declarations they sing throughout the week.
Listen now to discover Lakewood's proven strategy for congregational passionate ownership.
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