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Ep. 197 – Michael W. Smith – Giving Communion the Attention It Deserves

In this episode, Matt McCoy sits down with Michael W. Smith to talk about the heart behind communion and why it deserves more attention in our services. Michael shares the story behind his new song “Hymn for Communion” and why there aren’t enough songs written for this part of the service. This conversation is packed... View Article

Ep. 196 – Red Rocks Worship – Why Your Church Isn’t Singing New Songs

Matt sits down with Tyler and Kendra from Red Rocks Worship to get super real about introducing new songs in church. They talk through what actually works, what totally flops, and how to tell the difference in the moment. From picking the right songs to setting them up in a way people actually connect with,... View Article

Ep. 195 – Alexander Pappas – How Hillsong Young & Free Rewrote the Sound of Worship Music

In this episode, Matt sits down with Alexander Pappas 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... View Article

Ep. 194 – Wade Joye – The Dream You Prayed For Might Not Be Yours

Matt sits down with Wade Joye, former worship pastor at Elevation Church, for a vulnerable conversation about unfulfilled dreams, identity, and the pressure worship leaders feel to chase visibility and success. Wade shares his journey from being a founding member of Elevation Worship to stepping into a behind-the-scenes pastoral role, and how surrender became the... View Article

Ep. 193 – Canaan Baca – How to Build a Worship Team That Actually Feels Like Family

Matt McCoy sits down with Canaan Baca, Enterprise Worship Pastor at New Life Church, to talk about discipling worship teams beyond just musicianship. They dive into why midweek rehearsals still matter, how shared meals shape team culture, and the tension between paid musicians and spiritual ownership. Canaan shares practical rhythms his church uses to develop... View Article

Ep. 192 – Bella Taylor Smith – Crafting Worship Sets, Pastoring Teams, and Serving the Local Church

 In this episode, Matt sits down with Bella Taylor Smith to talk about crafting worship sets for the local church and releasing her new project, For The House. Bella shares how she approaches worship planning with intention, why knowing your congregation matters, and how choosing songs can pastor people, not just fill a set list.... View Article

Ep. 191 – Justin Tweito – Lead Worship Like a Pastor

I sat down with Justin Tweito to reflect on his journey into worship leadership, we explore why theological depth, discipleship, and intentional song selection matter more than charisma or performance, and how planning worship like a pastor leads to healthier leaders and more gospel-centered services.

Ep. 190 – Stephen McWhirter – Advice Worship Leaders Need to Hear

I sat down with Stephen McWhirter to hear his powerful story of restoration, his journey out of addiction, and how he became a worship leader. He also offers practical wisdom for both new and seasoned worship leaders. You won’t want to miss this one.

Ep. 189 – Tommee Profitt – Staying Spiritually Grounded When You’re in the Spotlight

I had the opportunity to sit down with Tommee Profitt, and we spent time discussing the struggle that worship leaders can feel while leading their church and keeping the intentions behind what they’re doing grounded in Christ. Tommee is the producer behind “The Birth of a King” Christmas concerts, get tickets at tommeeprofitt.com.

Ep. 188 – SEU Worship – Authenticity vs Performance in Worship

Chelsea Plank from SEU Worship shares what authentic worship actually looks like for worship leaders, how to steward technology like tracks and in-ears without losing focus, and some of the differences between leading worship privately and leading people publicly. Check out SEU Worship’s new album, “A Forgiving God.”