Worship Online Podcast (For Worship Leaders)
If you lead worship, this is for you. Built from the experience of training 150,000+ worship leaders and musicians, the Worship Online Podcast gives you practical leadership insight, musical clarity, and real conversations about what it actually takes to build a healthy worship team. No fluff. No vague inspiration. Just tools to help you lead better every week.
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The 5 Decisions Quietly Shaping Your Worship Team w/ Keith Elgin
07/09/2026
The 5 Decisions Quietly Shaping Your Worship Team w/ Keith Elgin
Your team is becoming whatever your decisions repeatedly produce. Not your best Sundays, your most consistent choices. Worship leadership doesn't happen when you stand up front. It happens Monday through Saturday, in five decisions you're making every week whether you realize it or not. Keith walks through all five: what winning looks like, who you develop, what gets celebrated, what gets corrected, and what gets reinforced. You'll hear why the biggest problem in most worship ministries isn't talent, it's a lack of top down clarity. Why unspoken expectations become resentment. And how to approach the team member who keeps showing up late without losing them, because kindness isn't avoiding hard conversations, it's having them early. Keith Elgin hosts the Worship Online Podcast and spends much of his week coaching worship leaders and churches on team strategy one on one. If this episode named a decision you've been avoiding, Worship Online helps you build the system side of it: 800+ song tutorials so your team shows up prepared, and Lab+ when you're ready to grow as a leader. Start at Mentioned in the Episode If you like what you hear, please ! Also, shoot us an e-mail at . 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 ! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.
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When Tracks Replace People w/ Matt McCoy
07/02/2026
When Tracks Replace People w/ Matt McCoy
Somewhere along the way, worship leaders started believing they had to sound exactly like the recording. Matt McCoy lived in that pressure too. He admits there was a season he cared more about the music than his band, hard on volunteers for missing a fill, and he says he burned people out doing it. In this conversation, you'll hear why tracks quietly became a way to replace people instead of free them, and how to fix it. You'll get the one band conversation that changes everything: asking your guitarist what they actually worked on this week before you mute or keep a track. You'll also hear the reframe that reorders your whole week: if it's ever music versus people, people win. Matt is the founder of Loop Community, creator of the Looptimus pedal, and now president of CCLI. If this one hit a nerve, Worship Online gives your team a system to learn their parts at home so rehearsal becomes refining, not reteaching. That frees you to pour into people instead of fixing parts. Start at Mentioned in the Episode If you like what you hear, please ! Also, shoot us an e-mail at . 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 ! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.
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How To Play with Purpose No Matter What w/ Daniel Carson
06/25/2026
How To Play with Purpose No Matter What w/ Daniel Carson
Sign up for ! 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 and see the transformation! Mentioned in the Episode If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at . 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 ! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.
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The Habit That’s Limiting Your Team w/ Shelby Rollins
06/18/2026
The Habit That’s Limiting Your Team w/ Shelby Rollins
Sign up for ! This episode started as a conversation about vocals. It became something every musician on your worship team needs to hear. In this episode of the Worship Online Podcast, Keith sits down with Shelby Rollins, founder of Master Vocal, to talk about what it really means to steward your instrument well. We start with the voice: sleep, diet, Sunday morning prep, and why training on a treadmill might be the most underrated vocal habit you've never tried. But the deeper conversation is about something every musician on your team lives with: the habits and workarounds you've built around what you can't do yet. Most of us have mistaken our limitations for our style. Shelby calls that out, and the implications go way beyond singing. Whether you lead vocals, play guitar, hold down keys or anchor the rhythm section, this episode is about showing up with the fullest version of what you've been given. 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 and see the transformation! Mentioned in the Episode If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at . 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 ! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.
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The Secret to Healthy Worship Leading w/ Kristian Stanfill
06/11/2026
The Secret to Healthy Worship Leading w/ Kristian Stanfill
Kristian Stanfill has been leading worship at Passion Conference for a long time. He's seen God move in ways most worship leaders only read about. And yet, the thing he keeps coming back to isn't the stage. It's the secret place. In this episode, Keith Elgin sits down with Kristian to talk about the new Passion album Just That Good, what it looks like to prepare for something as massive as Passion Conference while still staying open-handed, and how Kristian's personal journey of healing changed the way he leads — at home, on his team, and on the platform. They also dig into what it looks like to mentor the next generation of leaders like Landon Wolfe, JJ Hasulube, Rachel Halbach, and Chidima Craig — and what Kristian would say to his younger self if he could go back. This one is practical. It's honest. And it will challenge the way you think about preparation, presence and what it actually means to lead from the inside out. If you lead worship, you have to listen to this whole episode. 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 and see the transformation! Mentioned in the Episode If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at . 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 ! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.
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What Changes When You Stop Hiding w/ Jordan Colle
06/04/2026
What Changes When You Stop Hiding w/ Jordan Colle
What happens when a worship leader finally stops hiding? That is the question underneath everything Jordan Colle shares in this conversation. He is a worship leader and songwriter with Bethel Music, currently touring with Phil Wickham and carrying a multigenerational ministry legacy that started long before anyone knew his name. But the most honest moment in this episode is not about the tour or the songs. It is about what shifted when he finally laid everything at the feet of Jesus and stopped pretending some of it was not there. In this episode you will hear how growing up in a ministry family shaped his view of worship from the very beginning, what a moment in South Florida at a worship school confirmed about his calling through Isaiah 61, what it was like returning to his home church as a 20-year-old leading a team of people twice his age, what four years writing alongside Brandon Lake taught him about finding his voice, and how he has learned to hold calling in one hand and surrender in the other without crushing either one. This is a conversation for worship leaders who want to lead from a deeper place. Not just a more polished one. 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 and see the transformation! Mentioned in the Episode - - - - If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at . 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 ! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.
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Holly Brand: The Pastor's Daughter Who Hated Church (and Won The Voice)
05/28/2026
Holly Brand: The Pastor's Daughter Who Hated Church (and Won The Voice)
When you step onto the platform, it is easy to think about the setlist, the key changes, the vocal parts, the transitions, and whether the moment is landing. And of course we focus on Jesus. But what if we miss this very important thing? Everybody in the room is carrying something. In this episode of the Worship Online Podcast, Holly Brand shares her story of growing up in Mississippi, competing as Miss Mississippi, joining Team Kelly on The Voice, and now writing Christian music that is connecting with people in deeply personal ways. She talks about comparison, identity, and the difference between performing for people and worshiping before God. This conversation is a powerful reminder that worship leaders are not just leading songs. They are helping people encounter Jesus in the middle of real pain, real questions, and real life. Listen now and be reminded why your leadership matters. 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 and see the transformation! Mentioned in the Episode If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at . 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 ! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.
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How to Get Your Church to Sing w/ Philippa Hanna
05/21/2026
How to Get Your Church to Sing w/ Philippa Hanna
Philippa Hanna grew up singing in social clubs across Yorkshire, England, raised in a family where music was everything. She was pursuing a professional music career by her early twenties, but something was missing. Then at 21, she walked into a small church and a fearless, unpolished worship leader named Godfrey Birtle changed everything. Not because he was impressive. Because he was free. In this episode of the Worship Online Podcast, Philippa shares what that moment taught her about what worship leaders actually carry, why fearlessness matters more than polish, and why she believes her job is not done until the congregation is singing. Not watching. Not nodding. Singing. She also talks about her new album Magnificent, co-written and recorded with Israel Houghton, and what she has learned leading worship across cultures, generations and continents. This conversation will challenge the way you think about your role on Sunday. Listen now. 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 and see the transformation! Mentioned in the Episode If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at . 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 ! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.
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When Worship Becomes Your Identity (Big Mistake) w/ Andrew Holt
05/15/2026
When Worship Becomes Your Identity (Big Mistake) w/ Andrew Holt
You might be leading worship for the wrong reason… and not even know it. Andrew Holt has been leading worship since he was 12 years old. He built his life around it. And then one day he realized he had no idea who he was without it. In this episode of the Worship Online Podcast, Andrew shares how chasing ministry became a substitute for simply being a son of God. He talks about the season that broke him open, what he learned pouring lattes at a coffee shop at 5am, and why he could not be trusted with what God had in store until he could honestly say God was enough without the platform. Andrew is the worship pastor at The Belonging Co in Nashville, where he has spent 10 years building one of the most respected worship teams in the country. But this conversation is not really about Nashville. It is about the thing that trips up worship leaders everywhere, at every church size, at every level. Your identity is not earned. It is received. 🎧 Listen now and lead from the right place again. 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 and see the transformation! Mentioned in the Episode If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at . 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 ! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.
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Why Your Private Worship Matters More Than Sunday w/ Bella Taylor Smith
05/07/2026
Why Your Private Worship Matters More Than Sunday w/ Bella Taylor Smith
Most worship leaders know how to lead a room. But what happens when no one’s watching? In this episode, worship leader and winner of The Voice Australia, Bella Taylor Smith shares honestly about her personal rhythms with God, the struggle to stay consistent, and how private worship shapes public leadership. From her salvation story at a worship night to navigating platform after winning The Voice, Bella brings both depth and practicality. We also dive into her two-part project—FOR THE HOUSE and FOR THE HOME—and why she believes worship isn’t just for church, but for everyday life. If you want more authority, authenticity, and connection when you lead… it starts here. 👉 Don’t miss this one. 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 and see the transformation! Mentioned in the Episode If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at . 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 ! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.
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Why Excellence in Worship Is a Lie w/ Stephen Brewster
04/30/2026
Why Excellence in Worship Is a Lie w/ Stephen Brewster
What if everything you’ve been told about “excellence” in worship is actually holding your church back? In this episode, Stephen Brewster shares a perspective that might challenge everything you’ve built your ministry around: excellence isn’t the goal—authenticity is. From leading creative teams at high-impact churches to working with groups like Elevation Worship and SEU Worship, Stephen reveals why chasing production value, trends, and comparison can quietly disconnect you from what actually matters—ministering to your people. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to “measure up” to what you see online, this conversation will reset your mindset and refocus your leadership. Listen now to discover how to lead a worship ministry that actually connects. 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 and see the transformation! Mentioned in the Episode If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at . 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 ! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.
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You’re Leading Worship Every Week… But Missing This w/ Alexander Pappas
04/23/2026
You’re Leading Worship Every Week… But Missing This w/ Alexander Pappas
You can lead worship every week… and still feel like something’s off. Not the sound. Not the songs. Something deeper. In this honest conversation, Alexander Pappas pulls back the curtain on what many worship leaders quietly wrestle with —identity, pressure and the fear that what we’re doing isn’t actually changing anything. After decades in ministry, he shares: The transition period after Hillsong’s big shift Why tying your identity to the stage will always fail The difference between leading moments vs. building faith What worship is actually meant to do in your life This isn’t just about leading better—it’s about lasting longer. 👉 If you lead worship or serve in ministry, you need to hear this. 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 and see the transformation! Mentioned in the Episode --- If you like what you hear, please ! Also, shoot us an e-mail at . 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 ! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.
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The Identity Crisis Most Worship Leaders Ignore w/ Alexandra Osteen
04/16/2026
The Identity Crisis Most Worship Leaders Ignore w/ Alexandra Osteen
Most worship leaders think their problem is skill, confidence or pressure. It’s not. In this episode, Alexandra Osteen from Lakewood Music reveals the deeper issue most leaders never address: identity. Because when you don’t fully know who God created you to be, everything else feels harder—leading, preparing, even showing up on Sundays. Alexandra shares how her journey—from growing up in the church to leading at Lakewood—helped her move from uncertainty to confidence in her calling. You’ll learn why identity shapes everything you do on stage, how to stop comparing yourself to other leaders, and what it looks like to lead from a place of peace instead of pressure. If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re “good enough” to lead… this episode is for you. 👉 Listen now and step into who you’re called to be. Mentioned in the Episode 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 and see the transformation! If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at . 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 ! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.
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You Might Be Leading Worship Wrong w/ Trip Lee
04/09/2026
You Might Be Leading Worship Wrong w/ Trip Lee
Most people think worship is about their personal connection with God. But what if that’s only part of the picture? In this conversation, Trip Lee joins Keith Elgin to break down a biblical vision of worship that many churches have lost—one where we are not just singing to God, but shaping each other. You’ll learn: Why singing together is part of discipleship How modern worship culture drifted toward preference and performance What happens when we remove participation from the room How to lead worship that actually engages people, not entertains them This is a must-listen for worship leaders who feel like something is missing… even when everything sounds great. 👉 Listen now and lead worship differently this weekend. Mentioned in the Episode 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 and see the transformation! If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at . 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 ! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.
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Lead Worship Without a Mic w/ Brandon Coker
04/02/2026
Lead Worship Without a Mic w/ Brandon Coker
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 If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at . 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 ! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.
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The Hidden Problem in Your Worship Team - 10 Ways to Fix It
03/26/2026
The Hidden Problem in Your Worship Team - 10 Ways to Fix It
Most worship leaders focus on building better teams by improving skill, tightening transitions, and raising the level of excellence. But what if the real issue isn’t what you see? In this episode, we uncover the hidden problem that quietly weakens worship teams—even the talented ones—and why it has nothing to do with ability. If your team feels healthy on the surface… but something still isn’t clicking, this conversation will open your eyes. You’ll learn: The hidden issue that turns teams into “just a band” Why most leaders build their teams in the wrong order Keith's “Worship Pyramid” Framework and how it changes everything 10 practical ways to build a stronger, more unified team If you want a worship team that lasts—not just sounds good—this is for you. Mentioned in the Episode If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at . 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 ! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.
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When Obedience Feels Like Losing Everything w/ Brooke Nicholls
03/19/2026
When Obedience Feels Like Losing Everything w/ Brooke Nicholls
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 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 . 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 and see the transformation! Mentioned in the Episode If you like what you hear, please ! Also, shoot us an e-mail at . 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 ! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.
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How Elevation Rhythm Found Its Sound w/ Josh Holiday
03/12/2026
How Elevation Rhythm Found Its Sound w/ Josh Holiday
What does it actually look like to build a new sound in worship ministry? In this episode, Keith sits down with Josh Holiday to talk about the creative journey behind Elevation Rhythm, the story behind songs like “Goodbye Yesterday” and the challenge of building something fresh inside an already established ministry. But this conversation goes deeper than music. Josh shares why community has to come before platform, how to develop young worship leaders with grace and why courage matters so much when God is asking you to create something that people do not understand yet. If you are a worship leader, musician, songwriter, or creative serving inside someone else’s vision, this episode will encourage you to stay faithful, stay humble, and keep showing up. Listen now and share this episode with someone on your team who needs this reminder. About Josh Holiday Josh Holiday is a songwriter, producer, and creative leader based in Charlotte, North Carolina. He serves on the team at Elevation Church and is widely known as the creative force behind Elevation Rhythm, the youth-driven worship movement connected to Elevation Worship. Josh has helped shape some of the most recognizable songs coming out of the next generation of worship music, including tracks like Goodbye Yesterday and other Rhythm favorites that have connected with young people and churches around the world. His work blends fresh production, honest songwriting, and a deep commitment to serving the local church. Beyond writing and producing, Josh is passionate about building healthy creative culture. At Elevation Church he works closely with the worship and creative teams, helping develop songs, artists, and environments where creativity and spiritual formation can thrive. In this episode of the Worship Online Podcast, Josh shares the story behind Elevation Rhythm, the creative process behind their music, and what it looks like to lead in some rooms while choosing to follow in others. Mentioned in the Episode 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 2-week subscription at and see the transformation! If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at . We want to know how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.
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Shame, Identity & Calling for Worship Leaders w/ Andy Cherry
03/05/2026
Shame, Identity & Calling for Worship Leaders w/ Andy Cherry
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 and see the transformation! Mentioned in the Episode If you like what you hear, please ! Also, shoot us an e-mail at . 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 ! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.
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You Can't Change the World Without This One Thing w/ Michael Bethany
02/26/2026
You Can't Change the World Without This One Thing w/ Michael Bethany
Michael Bethany was leading worship, building wells in Sri Lanka, writing songs, and serving the church—but something was missing. Then in 2017, he watched a Francis Chan YouTube video about Isaiah 6. And everything changed. That night, he felt guilty praying from his bed. He got on his knees, humbled himself, and started waking up 1.5 hours earlier for a daily prayer closet—even though he "didn't know how to pray that long." What happened next reshaped his entire ministry. In this powerful conversation, Michael shares: ✅ Why intimacy with God is the ENGINE for mission (not the other way around) ✅ The teenager moment when he spontaneously sang "Holy" and everything shifted ✅ How getting tricked into a Sri Lanka missions trip changed his relationship with music ✅ Why "you don't have enough energy to change the world without intimacy with the Lord" ✅ The #1 reason worship leaders get fired (hint: it's not musical ability) If you're running on fumes, trying to lead well while feeling distant from God—this episode will recalibrate everything. Listen now and rediscover the secret place. Mentioned in the Episode 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 and see the transformation! If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at . We want to know how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your to Worship Online at WorshipOnline.com! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.
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I Did a Free Tour and It Changed How I See Ministry w/ David Leonard
02/19/2026
I Did a Free Tour and It Changed How I See Ministry w/ 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 and see the transformation! If you like what you hear, please ! Also, shoot us an e-mail at . We want to know how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your to Worship Online at WorshipOnline.com! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.
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Clear Expectations: The Secret to a Healthy Worship Team
02/12/2026
Clear Expectations: The Secret to a Healthy Worship Team
Ever feel frustrated with your worship team—even when nothing’s technically wrong? In this solo episode, 22 year Worship Pastor and new host Keith Elgin shares a hard lesson that changed everything: Unspoken expectations lead to premeditated resentment. Keith tells the story of a 7:00 AM call time that completely backfired—and the humbling conversation that reshaped how he leads. You’ll learn why, “They should have known,” doesn’t cut it, how clarity actually protects relationships, and why your personal health leaks into team culture (for better or worse). You’ll also get practical tools—like solitude and journaling—to help you lead from a grounded place instead of leading from stress. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to spot hidden expectations before they turn into resentment A simple clarity practice you can use this week with your team Why humility + healthy identity make teams stronger over time Plus: a special announcement at the end. If you’ve ever found yourself frustrated, this episode will show you why—and what to do next. Listen now—and take one practical step this week. About Your Host is the new host of the Worship Online Podcast. He's been leading worship for over 22 years and currently serves as Worship Pastor at Alive Church, a multi-site, multi-state church based in Virginia. Keith is also a songwriter, worship coach, husband and father of four boys. He didn't set out to be a worship leader, originally wanting to coach sports—but God had other plans. Keith is passionate about helping worship leaders grow both musically and spiritually, and he's learned most of his best lessons the hard way. 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 and see the transformation! Mentioned in the Episode If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at . 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 ! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.
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I Let Sunday Mornings Destroy My Identity w/ Keith Elgin
02/05/2026
I Let Sunday Mornings Destroy My Identity w/ Keith Elgin
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 and see the transformation! Mentioned in the Episode • • • If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at . We want to know how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your to Worship Online at ! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.
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Building All-In Team Players & Cultures w/ Colony House's Scott Mills
01/29/2026
Building All-In Team Players & Cultures w/ Colony House's Scott Mills
What if your team actually showed up excited, prepared, and ready to bring their best every single service? Colony House has built one of the most legendary team cultures in the music industry, where crew, band members, and opening acts all feel like they're part of something special. What they’ve learned directly applies to worship teams, too. In this episode, their guitarist, Scott Mills, shares the intentional practices that create high-energy, all-in cultures where people want to show up and give their best.
You'll discover: Why the 6-8 hours around the set are your greatest culture-building opportunity The simple pre-show habit that creates instant camaraderie and buy-in (takes less than 10 minutes) How to make every team member, from sound tech to lead vocalist, feel like they belong What Scott learned from touring with bands who got this right (and a few who didn't) If you're ready to build a team culture people are proud to be part of, where everyone's bought in, engaged, and bringing their A-game, this conversation will show you how. 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 and see the transformation! Mentioned in the Episode --- If you like what you hear, please ! Also, shoot us an e-mail at . 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 ! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.
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Sustainable Worship Leadership: Stop Running on Empty & Start Thriving Long-Term w/ Joey & Kelly Thompson
01/23/2026
Sustainable Worship Leadership: Stop Running on Empty & Start Thriving Long-Term w/ Joey & Kelly Thompson
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 and see the transformation! Mentioned in the Episode --- If you like what you hear, please ! Also, shoot us an e-mail at . 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 ! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.
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Stop Copying Other Leaders: How to Lead Teams that Fit YOUR Community w/ John Van Deusen
01/15/2026
Stop Copying Other Leaders: How to Lead Teams that Fit YOUR Community w/ John Van Deusen
Your worship team has talent, but are you leading them to serve the wrong audience? A lot of worship leaders design sets and teams for the church they see online, not the one they actually serve. John Van Deusen reveals how knowing your demographics transforms everything from song selection to team dynamics to Sunday morning flow. What You'll Discover: The surprising demographic question that transforms your setlist choices Why "decidedly mid" leadership creates stronger teams How to develop team members as artists (not just players) Multi-generational worship strategy that actually works What questions should you ask about your congregation that most worship leaders never consider? How do you know if you're serving your actual community or an imaginary one? Your community is unique. Your leadership should be too. 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 and see the transformation! Mentioned in the Episode --- If you like what you hear, please ! Also, shoot us an e-mail at . 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 ! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.
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Should AI be Allowed in the Worship Songwriting Room? w/ Gable Price and Friends
01/09/2026
Should AI be Allowed in the Worship Songwriting Room? w/ Gable Price and Friends
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 and see the transformation! Mentioned in the Episode If you like what you hear, please ! Also, shoot us an e-mail at . 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 ! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.
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Pushing Musical Boundaries in Worship (Even If You're Not Naturally Creative) w/ Kings Kaleidoscope
12/18/2025
Pushing Musical Boundaries in Worship (Even If You're Not Naturally Creative) w/ Kings Kaleidoscope
Want to push creative boundaries in worship but feel like you're not the "creative type"? This episode’s got you! Chad Gardner from Kings Kaleidoscope reveals how he went from a 13-year-old with turntables on stage to leading one of the most creative worship movements, all through collaboration, not solo genius. Discover why the best worship leaders focus on being "emotional leaders" rather than musical perfectionists. Learn how to: Build creative culture without being the most talented person in the room Identify and collaborate with the naturally creative people in your congregation Create permission for experimentation (even when some ideas flop) Lead worship that connects emotionally, not just musically Ready to stop playing it safe and start creating space for real creativity in your worship team? This episode gives you the roadmap. 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 and see the transformation! Mentioned in the Episode --- If you like what you hear, please ! Also, shoot us an e-mail at . 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 ! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.
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The Christmas Leadership Secrets That Prevents Team Burnout w/ Citipointe Worship
12/11/2025
The Christmas Leadership Secrets That Prevents Team Burnout w/ Citipointe Worship
Christmas season is here and so is the pressure. A lot of worship teams are scrambling with last-minute prep, exhausted volunteers, and leaders on the edge of burnout. What if there was a better way? Chardon Lewis from Citipointe Worship (one of Australia's largest churches) reveals their game-changing approach to Christmas leadership that keeps teams thriving instead of surviving. Stop letting Christmas chaos steal your joy. This conversation will help you lead through this season with confidence, protect your team's hearts, and create space for what actually matters: encountering Jesus. Your team and your family will thank 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 and see the transformation! Mentioned in the Episode --- If you like what you hear, please ! Also, shoot us an e-mail at . 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 ! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.
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Cover-Band Worship Teams: The Silent Creativity Killer and the Church Choosing Something Better w/ The Rock Music
12/04/2025
Cover-Band Worship Teams: The Silent Creativity Killer and the Church Choosing Something Better w/ The Rock Music
Your worship team isn't just playing music. You're teaching theology and shaping hearts. So why are we settling for cover versions of songs when the church should be leading the world in creativity? For centuries, the church birthed the world's greatest art: Bach's masterpieces, Handel's Messiah, hymns that shaped nations. But somewhere along the way, we stopped creating and started copying. Steele Croswhite, who toured with Foo Fighters and Maroon 5 before Jesus transformed his life, believes it's time to reclaim our creative calling. After 20 years of ministry, Steele has built something revolutionary: a church where worship teams don't just play songs, they craft theological experiences that connect hearts to truth. In this episode, discover: Why worship leaders are actually theology teachers (and how your arrangements matter) How the church went from creative pioneer to cultural follower and how to reverse it The "Love God, Bless Saints, Win Lost" framework that transforms both music and hearts The practical steps to help your musicians find their God-given voice Listen now to hear what happens when creativity meets theology. "The best bands in the world should come from the local church, because we're not just making music. We're making disciples." - Steele Croswhite 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 and see the transformation! Mentioned in the Episode --- If you like what you hear, please ! Also, shoot us an e-mail at . 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 ! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.
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