Welcome to Worship Team Training! This podcast is dedicated to worship leaders and teams, offering inspiring episodes and practical solutions to the unique challenges you face in ministry. Whether you’re looking for fresh ideas, encouragement, or actionable strategies, our goal is to help you inspire, create, and transform the leading of worship! Join us on this journey to grow, lead, and make an impact through worship! Subscribe and stay connected for content that equips and uplifts you in ...
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My name is Julie, and I've been a worship leader for over 20 years. In the last 7 years, I took the lead in rebuilding the culture and structure of my hometown worship team. By embracing this process, I learned how to guide my team through huge change, resulting in a thriving team that tripled in size, expanded from one service to three services weekly, and even created and released our own music. If you are called to lead worship and know you have what it takes but can't seem to get your te ...
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Send us a text Worship isn’t about production. It’s not about hitting every note perfectly or delivering a seamless set. It’s about the condition of your heart. Yet, as worship leaders, it’s easy to feel the pressure; but, God doesn’t keep score in worship. NEW WTT Site Coming! Follow from our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/worshipteamtraining Support…
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Send us a text Branon shares the story of his recent tragedy and journey of healing. Recovery is hard. It’s slow and often frustrating. But it’s in this process that God works on us. He takes what’s broken and begins to heal it. For worship leaders, this process is powerful. When we recover from hardship, we learn to trust God more deeply. We see H…
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In this episode we get to meet Chris, Julie's husband and partner in ministry. He's the associate pastor over worship & tech arts at their church and he shares his start in ministry and where his love of music and worship got started. Thanks for listening! If you liked it, please subscribe and follow on your streaming platform. Feel free to leave m…
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In this episode, Julie talks about the wisdom of taking advice and how wisdom truly only comes through laying down our pride and being humble enough to ask for help. Three key places we need help: Emotional Healthy Spiritual Formation Leadership Growth If this was helpful, please subscribe wherever you stream, and you can email us with any question…
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In this episode, Julie talks about the challenge of rebuilding a team that is still in motion. Prioritizing the most vital things first & admitting you limitations and need for God's grace is key to moving forward. She finished up with reading Nehemiah's prayer in the first chapter of Nehemiah to show how we can respond when we recognize the need t…
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In this episode Julie talks about the importance of cleaning up your organization and communication tools for the team. Just because it you understand it or it seems like a good option doesn't mean your team needs it. Think about avoiding complexity at all costs as your team grows by keeping communication avenues simple and easy to navigate. Thanks…
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In this episode, Julie discusses the rehearsal, night before and morning of routines for the worship team on Easter Weekend. She talked about how they prepare for the set, what she and her husband DON'T do before Sunday morning, and how the green room helps the team feel ready for a big day like Easter Sunday. If you enjoyed this episode, let us kn…
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In this episode Julie talks about going through your song database: you do not owe it to anyone to keep a historical database of every song you have ever led. Keep it lean and clean by only having your current songs and let the internet store the rest. It will be there when you are ready to dig for some throwback songs! A simplified database makes …
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In this episode, Julie talks about taking time to go through your stuff to get rid of what is no longer needed and what no longer serves your team. You don't have a responsibility to carry stuff with you from season to season. You can leave it behind! A couple resources that have helped me be ruthless with the accumulation of stuff: The Life-Changi…
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In this episode, Julie talks about the danger of seeing people as the problem instead of the gift. She walks us through Romans 12:1-10 as a template for how to live lives that are pleasing to God, through the lens of leadership. If you enjoyed this episode, follow us on the platform you stream, and you can email us at thehealthyworshipteam@gmail.co…
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In this episode Julie talks about the attitude shift we as leaders must make before holding our team to a higher standard of excellence. It's too easy to think that because we are the family of God, manners don't matter, and that people "know my heart," which is code for "I didn't put any thought into this before I brought it to you. If this episod…
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In this episode Julie breaks down two stories in the Bible that show us the fruit of "Yeah but I don't have enough" mindsets can keep us from pleasing God and fulfilling our purpose. She also shares an encouraging email from a listener! You can connect with Julie via email at thehealthyworshipteam@gmail.com as well. Like always, if this podcast is …
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In this episode, Julie begins a new series talking about unhealthy mindsets that every worship leader has to deal with and fight against. We start the series with the mindset of Powerlessness & Resentment. If you are enjoying the podcast, give us a follow and leave a review so more people can listen in! As always, you can contact Julie with questio…
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In this episode, Julie shares the top five problems when it comes to leading a worship team, as described by you! As always, if you enjoyed listening, we would love it if you would follow this podcast wherever you listen and leave us a review. Connect, ask questions or advice at thehealthyworshipteam@gmail.com. If this was helpful, please subscribe…
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In this episode, Julie talks about understanding that as you implement change, there's a difference between understanding a concept and mastering the practice. It's ok for your team to take time to let that change sink in! She uses James 1:2-4 to highlight the importance of steadfastness and also brings up the Stockdale Paradox from Good To Great w…
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In this episode, Julie talks about how brave you will have to be in order to implement change in an already established worship team. It's not for the faint of heart, and you will need the encouragement and support of you senior leader to make these changes! If you enjoyed this episode, please like, follow and leave us a review. As always, you can …
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In this episode, Julie lays out the vital importance of understanding Authority and Responsibility. You are not responsible for the vision of your church, but your senior leader is. Your job is to help him accomplish it. You will only be able to lead your team with confidence and authority when you honor your leader above you. As always, thanks for…
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In this episode, Julie lays out what we are even trying to accomplish. What does it mean to be healthy as a worship team? What can we mistake for health? Thanks for listening, and as always, please like and subscribe if this episode was helpful to you! Please email us at thehealthyworshipteam@gmail.com to ask any questions for suggestions for the p…
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In this episode, Julie covers the four areas of your life to evaluate when considering what needs to be strengthened and grow in order to build a healthy team. She shares an emphasis on rest and understanding God's principle of the Sabbath, and why it can somehow be least honored by people in ministry, especially worship leaders. Resources on Rest …
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In this episode, Julie covers some common struggles found in leading a worship team and how you can take that as your sign to start making some moves! How you communicate, what your culture is, and what your expectations are of the team can all be tweaked to better serve the vision and your team itself. She also talks about the temptation it is to …
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In this episode, Julie tells part of her story helping implement change that came down from the top. She shares her two biggest mistakes she made (and still makes when she's had too much coffee) when it comes to working with the leaders above her. New segment! My Favorite Things will include whatever is getting Julie's inspiration or thoughts spark…
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In this episode, Julie gets real about our own personal responsibility when it comes to identifying the patterns and problems we see in our team. It's so tempting to look at our senior leaders and say that because they won't green light something, we are held back, or to look down to our team and say "if they would just do what I say, we wouldn't h…
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This is my story of how I got started in worship ministry and how my passion developed from a girl who loves God and loves to worship Him, to learning how to lead and pastor a team so they can come on the journey with me! This is the first of many episodes, and I look forward to sharing the best of what I've learned so that you can be encouraged an…
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Send us a text 🛐 What happens when narcissistic leaders make it a spiritually bad place to worship? It's no worship because it goes to the pride and control of man. Join us for this amazing season 2 finale episode with special guest Bible teacher and music artist Michael Card. Download this Special Podcast Season 2 Finale 🤡 How Spiritual Abuse Ruin…
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Send us a text 🕥 Why do we do it? Leading worship is not about building a brand, building a ministry, or even building the church. Leading worship is about building people: speaking the language of the people, building honesty, and nurturing relationships. Having a heart of worship is about understanding your WHY and knowing your real. 🎧Listen to T…
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Send us a text Was it just something said, was it something someone did, or was it something more spiritually? In church, we can shrug off talk or overlook behaviors, but what happens when it becomes abusive? How do you know when things have gone too far? 👺 Don't miss this Special Edition Podcast as @GaryDurbin interviews @BranonDempsey. 🎧Listen to…
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Send us a text Worship Ministry Catalyst Podcast / Special Guest Branon Dempsey ➡️ This interview was taken from Worship Ministry Catalyst, hosts David Linder and Joe Brookhouse. We talked about lessons from Covid and the essentials of worship. Even since 2021, we have seen many progressions in how we approach and lead worship here in 2023. Amid se…
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Send us a text How are we leading people in worship who suffer from abuse, namely, spiritual? Churches should be places of sanctuary and refuge, but for many, they can become sites of spiritual abuse. Spiritual abuse is a severe problem primarily hidden, with those in authority using their position to manipulate, control, and even harm those within…
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Send us a text Worship Under the Guide of Production or the Holy Spirit? Have we made an idol of production? We say "no," but for years, production appears to have more value and that is sought after by many churches for their worship services. What's seems to be missing is an emphasis on the Holy Spirit. AI is great, but are we allowing too much f…
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Send us a text How do you cancel a culture without canceling the people? Abuse of power and corruption ruins our churches, but its effects on people cut deep. To maintain justice and mercy is a culture that God sets for us to follow, so how do we do in society when spiritual abuse runs rampid? Join @braondempsey @chariyadacarabissonette @tonyguerre…
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Send us a text What if Carl Lentz came to your church? The Hillsong Documentary is out! Some are appalled, some are not concerned, and others may not know anything about it. Regardless, pride, power, and abuse are major disruptions, so what can we learn from them? Join @braondempsey @tonyguerreroquintet @swiftandre @rkweblog The Hillsong Assessment…
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Send us a text Culture is not chasing the church; the church is chasing the culture. Where have we failed? This may explain why many churches hire and stage a model celebrity pastor, a worship leader star, and a Grammy-sounding team to draw attendance numbers. But is this truly the identity of the Church Jesus established? Why can't we be ourselves…
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Throwback Thursday! "Character Over Talent" Special Guest Zoro the Drummer and Tim Timmons | Podcast Season 7
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Send us a text Is it better to have talent over character, or character over talent? Join us for this special Throwback Thursday with Zoro the Drummer, Tim Timmons, Tony Guerrero, and Branon Dempsey to hear why character is fundamentally important for you and your team. Throwback Thursday | Podcast Season 8 Download: "Character Over Talent" Special…
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Send us a text Is it ok to copy worship? Imitation is the highest form of flattery but are we cheating ourselves out of deeper expressions because we fail to be original? The WTT Podcast Crew is back together again with new faces! Copy Cat Worship [Podcast Season 8, All New Episode] ⏬Download by Audio Watch by Video: https://youtu.be/tUh8Bm4JviE Su…
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Send us a text Are you singing songs of your church or just singing songs in your church? Join us for this #ThrowbackThursday podcast with Casey Corum of #VineyardWorship "Vineyard Soul -- Generous God" Singing Songs from the Vineyard of the Soul [Podcast Season 7] ⏬Download & Watch by Video / Listen by Audio Support the show Join the conversation …
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Send us a text Is you pastor a Dr. Jekyll or Mr. Hyde - or are they both? There is a reason why behaviors matter. What may seem as a series of impulsivity, micro-managing, gaslighting and narcism, are really tale-tale signs of the real person you are working with. Let’s pull back the curtain with Ian Morgan Chron as we learn more about why behavior…
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Send us a text Support the show Join the conversation or DM over Threads or Instagram: @worshipteamtraining Text Me! 512-537-6677 Linktree https://linktr.ee/worshipteamtraining My Newsletter / Book Download: www.worshipteamtraining.com/enews Copyright 2024 Confessions of a Worship Leader | Worship Team Training, Inc.…
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Send us a text Are you looking to deepen your connection to God and leading worship like never before? Download this special episode for a fresh perspective on how to approach worship in a way that encourages authenticity and vulnerability with this week’s guest: Terron Brooks (worship Leader, actor, singer) ⏬Download and Watch [Season 7] @terronbr…
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Send us a text Join us for this Special Throwback Thursday as we hear from Marc James of Vineyard Worship to discuss how pride, ego and controlling personalities can break a ministry and how empathy, kindness and mercy can make a ministry. ⏬Download and Watch [Season 7] @marcjamestagram Pride Doesn't Lead Worship, The Holy Spirit Does 🎧 LINK IN BIO…
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Send us a text The most underrated age for worship leaders is between 40 and 60 - this means you are not done yet! Young or old, your perspective on life and commitment to ministry expresses it’s value in more ways your credit for. @BranonDempsey #ConfessionsOfAWorshipLeader #BeforeTheWorshipBegins #WorshipLeaders Support the show Join the conversa…
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Send us a text 🎸Three Things Guitar Players Are Missing Many guitarists think that just picking up the guitar and jamming through the worship set is enough. Well it isn't. Are you confident in creating solos that stick, developing the right tone for each song, and creating textures to help the band? How you develop your skill matters. Learn what ar…
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Send us a text Cynthia Cullen (Vocals) | See What You Sing / Sing What You See - Have you given thought to the words that you sing? How we place our notes/words makes a HUGE difference in supporting the melody. Let's work out those lazy habits and get your vocals in shape with Worship Leader / Vocalist Cynthia Cullen! PODCAST VIDEO LINK TO THIS EPI…
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Send us a text 🧑🎨 Rich Kirkpatrick | Mind Blown 🤯 Unlocking Creativity (WTT Video Podcast) Hey Worship Leader / Pastor! Has planning your services, making music, and producing content got you in the preverbal "rut"? It's time to be mind blown and to unlock your creative genius! YOUTUBE VIDEO LINK TO THIS PODCAST: https://youtu.be/tl2vZFrh3NE Suppo…
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Send us a text Improve your groove with this rudiment that every drummer should know. Get your drumming unstuck and elevate your skills. Grow your music professionalism with special guest Tony “K-Drum” Taylor! ⏬Download and Watch @tonydfg 🥁 Improve Your Groove With This Drum Rudiment 🎧 LINK IN BIO: The Worship Team Training Podcast 💫Full Video on o…
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Send us a text Tracks are one thing; playing is another. Incorporating creativity within the track will make all the difference and your plank. How do you develop your skill and become a stronger player or singer? Want to learn more? Register for a Worship Team Training Workshop hosted by WAVE (Worship Audio Visual Experience), led by Branon Dempse…
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If we don’t allow the Holy Spirit to lead us in worship, what are we doing? #BeforeTheWorshipBegins
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Send us a text Comments? Let’s continue the conversation ➡️ PM Me on IG: @ConfessionsOfWL ➡️ Text Me! 832-974-0277 🔗 My Newsletter / Book Download: www.worshipteamtraining.com/enews ⏬ Linktree https://linktr.ee/ConfessionsOfAWorshipLeader Copyright 2022 Confessions of a Worship Leader | Worship Team Training, Inc. Support the show Join the conversa…
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Send us a text Learn how to never let negativity derail you again. @BranonDempsey Comments? Let’s continue the conversation ➡️ PM Me on IG: @ConfessionsOfWL ➡️ Text Me! 832-974-0277 🔗 My Newsletter / Book Download: www.worshipteamtraining.com/enews ⏬ Linktree https://linktr.ee/ConfessionsOfAWorshipLeader Copyright 2022 Confessions of a Worship Lead…
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Send us a text Before you lead Worship, be reminded that it doesn’t begin with you, it begins with him. @BranonDempsey Comments? Let’s continue the conversation ➡️ PM Me on IG: @ConfessionsOfWL ➡️ Text Me! 832-974-0277 🔗 My Newsletter / Book Download: www.worshipteamtraining.com/enews ⏬ Linktree https://linktr.ee/ConfessionsOfAWorshipLeader Copyrig…
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Send us a text Where is the voice of the church? Nurturing women and men leaders, teams and church worship and to help them thrive in their growth in Christ is essential in building purpose over popular. Join us this week with special guest Jami Smith aWhere is the voice of the church? Nurturing women and men leaders, teams and church worship and t…
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Send us a text Your status is built on the truth you speak/sing of Christ - not on your title, status, credentials, knowledge or job position. Your authority comes from speaking the words of Christ / the Holy Spirit speaking what He speaks. The authority is not even you - it is Christ speaking and living within you. Also Checkout: Confessions of a …
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