Worship Teams

Inside the Sound That Changed Modern Worship Forever

The worship sound of a generation started with a bold risk.

Driven by a desire to meet young people where they were, Alexander Pappas and his friends at Hillsong Young & Free decided the risk was worth it.In this episode, Matt sits down with Alexander to talk about the origin story behind Young & Free and the massive impact of “Alive.” Alexander shares how a simple youth night moment sparked a movement, and how technology and timing shaped a new worship sound. He also unpacks his new project Sunday, why he believes faith is the real miracle, and what he’s seeing in Gen Z right now. This conversation is honest, thoughtful, and super encouraging for worship leaders navigating today’s church culture.