BRAVE Worship - For Women in Church Leadership, Music and Songwriting

We hear from three happily-married couples...and they do ministry and music together.  How do they do it?!  Listen to a panel discussion from Writing Worship Conference 2023 with Scott and Lydia Ingegneri, EJ and Janice Gaines and John and Marina Stratton.  Take the simple 10-minute Songwriter Personality Test. Join us for Writing Worship Conference 2024 - October 7-9, 2024! Support the Show.Follow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy NordhoffWriting Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

Rebekah White Williams joins us on the podcast to talk about the stories behind the writing of the songs MAKE ROOM and REST ON US.  Learn more about working with Rebekah for songwriter coaching and song critiques.We are thrilled to welcome professional songwriter Rebekah White Williams (Make Room, Rest On Us) to the WW family as songwriter coach. Rebekah White is a Nashville-based songwriter who discovered her passion for music at a young age. As a young woman, she regularly led worship in her church and in 2002 she ventured beyond the church's walls and landed a job on tour working for the multi-platinum, alt-rock group Green Day.This experience opened doors for Rebekah and before she knew it, she was working with artists like Justin Timberlake and Fergie. After the arrival of her son in 2012, Rebekah stepped away from her artist career and jumped into songwriting full-time. Two of her most beloved songs she's co-written, “Make Room” and “Rest on Us” have been recorded by multiple worship leaders and movements such as Maverick City Music, Brandon Lake, UpperRoom, Vertical Worship, and more!Both songs are currently in the Top 50 per CCLI's active SongSelect charts and collectively account for millions of streams between releases.Watch this interview on YouTube.Take the Songwriter Personality TestThis simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room. Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy NordhoffWriting Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

Cody Jones has been a member of the Writing Worship Community for the last 2 years.  He was one of our band leaders during the recording of our album.   He's a leader in his own church in Texas.  This is a portion of his message to songwriters during a breakout session of our most recent conference (October 2023).  Take the Songwriter Personality TestThis simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room. Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy NordhoffWriting Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

We asked our songwriter mentors of the  Worship Songwriter Mentorship program to share what God had put on their hearts for worship songwriters at our most recent Writing Worship Conference.  You'll hear from:Rachael Thomas - 9:36 Ryan Hall - 20:13 Emily Weeks - 30:06 Stacy Riddle - 43:15 Matt Crosson - 58:21Take the Songwriter Personality TestThis simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room. Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com Support the showFollow us on Facebook and Instagram Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy Nordhoff (writer of Your Great Name, Famous For, Mercy Tree)Writing Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

Krissy Nordhoff shares what she's learned over the years about worship songwriting sitting at her piano and singing the psalms - PSALMING.  Taken from a breakout session at Writing Worship Conference 2023. You can order your Psalming Journal at Psalming.comTake the Songwriter Personality TestThis simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room. Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com Apply for the Writing Club - New songwriters joining every month!Support the showFollow us on Facebook and Instagram Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy Nordhoff (writer of Your Great Name, Famous For, Mercy Tree)Writing Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

It's almost time for our annual Writing Worship Conference.  Nick Morrow, Director of Writing Worship, and Eric Nordhoff, Co-Founder of Writing Worship, talk together with our Writing Club Community online about all of the goodness that we're planning for the Conference.  Join us at the Writing Worship Conference + Writing CampWHEN: October 9 - 11, 2023WHERE: Franklin, TNLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE Apply for the Writing Club - New songwriters joining every month!Support the showFollow us on Facebook and Instagram Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy Nordhoff (writer of Your Great Name, Famous For, Mercy Tree)Writing Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

Drew Small is an Artist Coach and Music Marketer who specializes in helping artists grow more than 1 million fans in 1 year.  We had the honor of having him share his thoughts and insights about artist marketing in our Writing Club last month.  Join us at the Writing Worship Conference + Writing CampWHEN: October 9 - 11, 2023WHERE: Franklin, TNLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE Take the Songwriter Personality TestThis simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room. Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com Apply for the Writing Club - New songwriters joining every month!Support the showFollow us on Facebook and Instagram Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy Nordhoff (writer of Your Great Name, Famous For, Mercy Tree)Writing Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

Jeff Deyo is a worship leader, author, pianist, songwriter, speaker, and professor. He is known internationally as the former lead singer of the Grammy-nominated, Dove Award-winning group, Sonicflood, and lives to help people grow closer to God. Join us at the Writing Worship Conference + Writing CampWHEN: October 9 - 11, 2023WHERE: Franklin, TNLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE Take the Songwriter Personality TestThis simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room. Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com Apply for the Writing Club - New songwriters joining every month!Support the showFollow us on Facebook and Instagram Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy Nordhoff (writer of Your Great Name, Famous For, Mercy Tree)Writing Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

Steve Davis of Sons the Band, Family Music, + Mav City staff writer. The change-up turned out to be a beautiful conversation, rich with Steve's pastoral heart and take-aways from his own journey in writing, worship leading, and artistry. Here's some of the links to Steve's work we mentioned in the convo:Sons the BandFamily MusicMaverick City MusicJoin us at the Writing Worship Conference + Writing CampWHEN: October 9 - 11, 2023WHERE: Franklin, TNLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE Apply for the Writing Club- New songwriters joining every month. Support the showSupport Writing WorshipFollow us on Facebook and Instagram Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy Nordhoff (writer of Your Great Name, Famous For, Mercy Tree)Writing Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

Vince Wilcox has enjoyed a lifetime of rich experiences as music industry professional, attorney, educator, and author.Starting in the warehouse of Nashville's Benson Records in 1979, Vince rose through the ranks to eventually become vice president of marketing before resigning in 1991 to write and tour as an artist for five years. Along the way, he recorded three albums, had dozens of songs published, and was executive producer for 70 projects—including a Dove Award-winning album. His artistic collaboration with Don Pardoe earned them four #1 Christian Country singles and the industry's Horizon Award for Best New Artist in 1997.In the late '90s, Vince returned to the corporate setting as vice president of BMG's Provident Music Distribution, overseeing sales for such artists as Jars of Clay, Michael W. Smith, Fred Hammond, and Third Day. In 2001, he left Provident to form VanLiere-Wilcox Artist Management, co-managing NewSong, Todd Agnew, comedian John Morgan, and the Winter Jam Tour Spectacular. Later that decade, he entered law school to become an entertainment attorney. While in law school, he served in the Office of the Public Defender for the 21st Judicial District in Tennessee.After graduating from law school and earning admission to the Tennessee Bar, he became general manager of Belden Street Music Publishing and Discover Worship, an online music service for choir directors and worship leaders. After teaching part-time in the Skinner School of Business & Technology at Trevecca Nazarene University for four years, Vince was promoted to assistant professor and full-time director of the Music Business program in the fall of 2020. Vince holds a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies (Distinguished Major) from the University of Virginia, a Master of Science in Education (Guidance & Counseling) from Old Dominion University, and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Nashville School of Law. His recent book, How to Make a Living in the Music Business, joins self-published devotional studies on the Gospel of Mark and the Lord's Prayer. Vince lives with his wife and extended family in Franklin, Tennessee, with their beloved dogs.Join us at the Writing Worship Conference + Writing CampWHEN: October 9 - 11, 2023WHERE: Franklin, TNLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE Take the Songwriter Personality TestThis simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room. Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com Apply for the Writing Club- New songwriters joining every month. Support the showSupport Writing WorshipFollow us on Facebook and Instagram Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy Nordhoff (writer of Your Great Name, Famous For, Mercy Tree)Writing Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

We're joined once again by guest co-host, Sharon Byrd with Kingsway Worship who shares more about her journey as a songwriter.  And, then we share Chapter One from the Writing Worship Book - Songwriting Is A Journey read by Krissy Nordhoff.Take the Songwriter Personality TestThis simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room. Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com Apply for the Writing Club- New songwriters joining every month!Apply for Songwriting Mentorship - New groups forming now!Support the showSupport Writing WorshipFollow us on Facebook and Instagram Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy Nordhoff (writer of Your Great Name, Famous For, Mercy Tree)Writing Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

Robby Busick, formerly of Bethel Music Publishing, shared how he helps other churches develop a strong songwriting culture in their creative communities. And guest co-host, Sharon Byrd returns to talk about the development of the songwriting culture at her church, Kingsway. Take the Songwriter Personality TestThis simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room. Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com Apply for the Writing Club- New songwriters joining every month!Apply for Songwriting Mentorship - New groups forming now!Support the showSupport Writing WorshipFollow us on Facebook and Instagram Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy Nordhoff (writer of Your Great Name, Famous For, Mercy Tree)Writing Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

We're delighted to be joined by songwriter and worship leader, Sharon Byrd (Kingsway Worship) as guest host for this episode.  And, on today's episode, we share an interview from our Writing Club with Jaime Jamgochian. Sitting down to talk with Jaime, you quickly realize she is a woman of faith who God is using in many different ways through her music and message. It's immediately evident she has a passion to see people know how much God loves them and a desire to see that reality change their lives—because it has changed hers. Jaime came to know the Lord at 21 while studying music at Berklee College of Music in Boston. God completely changed her life and it is her greatest desire to see people encounter Jesus in a real way. From Boston, Jaime ended up in Seattle where she was a worship leader for several years and began writing her own worship songs. It was during that time in Seattle that Jaime signed with Centricity Records and went on to record 3 albums with them. She then moved to Nashville, TN which she still calls home, and continues to travel throughout the US and internationally leading people in worship, singing songs of hope, and sharing a message of finding your value and purpose in Christ.Take the Songwriter Personality TestThis simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room. Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com Apply for the Writing Club- New songwriters joining every month!Apply for Songwriting Mentorship - New groups forming now!Support the showSupport Writing WorshipFollow us on Facebook and Instagram Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy Nordhoff (writer of Your Great Name, Famous For, Mercy Tree)Writing Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

Chris Hauser is a legend in the CCM music industry.  His work in radio promotions over the past 40+ years has greatly impacted the music written and led for churches every Sunday.   For his passionate work and impact, Chris was recognized and honored with the CMB Industry Achievement Award.  In this conversation with Writing Worship co-founder, Eric Nordhoff, Chris shares both hilarious and heart-warming behind-the-scenes stories you won't hear anywhere else.  From their days together at Warner Alliance (1996-1997) to countless other anecdotes and insights from his 27 years as an independent radio promoter - this is simply a banger of a convo for any fan of the Christian music genre. Take the Songwriter Personality TestThis simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room. Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com Apply for the Writing Club- New songwriters joining every month. Support Writing WorshipFollow us on Facebook and Instagram Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy Nordhoff (writer of Your Great Name, Famous For, Mercy Tree)Writing Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

Christian songwriting veteran Benji Cowart shares from the 2022 Writing Worship conference about the power of lyrics. Benji's experience as a working songwriter in Nashville has shaped his philosophy and creativity and unique perspective. Benji Cowart is a staff writer for TIM (Tomlin Ingram Music) Publishing. He's written songs for artists like Natalie Grant, TobyMac, Rhett Walker, Jeremy Camp, Sanctus Real, Danny Gokey, and Ellie Holcomb. Take the Songwriter Personality TestThis simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room. Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com Apply for the Writing Club- New songwriters joining every month. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy Nordhoff (writer of Your Great Name, Famous For, Mercy Tree)Writing Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

Chris Clayton shares about his years of experience as a producer, songwriter, and worship pastor. Because of his unique vantage point as a producer, Chris is able to speak into the writing process with depth and wisdom. Chris has worked on records for Bethel Music, Big Daddy Weave, Shane & Shane, and Philips, Craig, and Dean. Chris' recent writing credits include “Because of Christ” (The Belonging Co.) and “Only a Holy God” (Here Be Lions). As a working worship pastor, Chris continues to carry a passion for the local church in everything he does. Take the Songwriter Personality TestThis simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room. Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com Apply for the Writing Club- New songwriters joining every month. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy Nordhoff (writer of Your Great Name, Famous For)Writing Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

Three hard-working Nashville songwriters - Natalie Layne, Rachael Nemiroff, and Rhyan Shirley - share from the 2022 Writing Worship Conference about their perspectives as female writers in the music industry. Natalie Layne is an artist & writer for Centricity Music, who has a flair for incorporating her unique musical background into catchy CCM songs. Rachael Nemiroff is a staff writer for Curb/Word who writes for other artists as well as her own artist releases. Ryan Shirley is a worship leader and songwriter who's written songs for artists like Colton Dixon, Leeland, and We Are Messengers.Take the Songwriter Personality TestThis simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room. Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com Apply for the Writing Club- New songwriters joining every month. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy Nordhoff (writer of Your Great Name, Famous For)Writing Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

Stacey Willbur shares from her breakout session at the 2022 Writing Worship Conference. What does a publisher do, and how does it affect the worship songwriter? Why should a songwriter take care of their publishing? Willbur is a long-time veteran of the music industry, whose career has included both Christian and country music. After working for a number of reputable companies in her decades of experience, Stacey currently serves at the head of publishing at TIM (Tomlin Ingram Music) Publishing. Stacey has a passion for people and especially for mentoring young women in the music industry. Take the Songwriter Personality TestThis simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room. Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com Apply for the Writing Club- New songwriters joining every month. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy Nordhoff (writer of Your Great Name, Famous For)Writing Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

Worship artist Patrick Mayberry shares about his experience as a writer and an artist, including how being a worship pastor for so many years shaped his approach to songwriting. Patrick Mayberry is an artist with Centricity Worship, worship leader, and songwriter. His writing credits include songs with Passion, Rita Springer, Pat Barret, Mack Brock, and “Holy Spirit Come” as a solo artist. Patrick carries a passion for writing accessible worship songs that everyone can understand and sing to Jesus. Take the Songwriter Personality TestThis simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room. Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com Apply for the Writing Club- New songwriters joining every month. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy Nordhoff (writer of Your Great Name, Famous For)Writing Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

Worship is breathing. Worship is living a life in communion with God every minute of every day. We were created for intimacy with the Father, just to Be with him. We are surrounded by a culture that is driven by productivity, but Chris and Summer Shealy of Shealy Worship want to raise up a generation of worshippers who desire more than anything else to just BE with Jesus. It's out of this place of being that everything else flows.If this resonates with you, you will be inspired and encouraged by this conversation on today's podcast.  Follow Shealy Worship:YouTubeSpotifyInstagramFacebookJoin the next Daily Bread session on YouTube (every Tuesday evening at 8pm EST).Take the Songwriter Personality TestThis simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room. Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com Apply for the Writing Club- New songwriters joining every month. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy Nordhoff (writer of Your Great Name, Famous For)Writing Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

Stephen Brewster shares about fostering a culture of worship songwriting in your church from our 2022 annual Writing Worship Conference. Brewster is a leader, coach, creative, and developer of culture. Stephen is passionate about coaching churches and worship teams, the Enneagram, and seeing God's plan unleashed in others. The Writing Worship hosts for this episode are:Eric NordhoffNick MorrowEmily WeeksTake the Songwriter Personality TestThis simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room. Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com Apply for the Writing Club- New songwriters joining every month. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy Nordhoff (writer of Your Great Name, Famous For)Writing Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

Matt Lopez shares with our Writing Club about his experience working with Bethel Music, the nuances of publishing, and why publishing is important to the songwriter. Matt Lopez is Bethel Music Director of Publishing Admin and Digital Rights. Having worked with the label for several years, Matt is passionate about creativity in the Church and using his gifts to see revival in this generation. The Writing Worship hosts for this episode are:Eric NordhoffNick MorrowEmily WeeksTake the Songwriter Personality TestThis simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room. Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com Apply for the Writing Club- New songwriters joining every month. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead Writing WorshipWriting Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

Tony Wood shares his own story and practical songwriting tips from our 2022 annual Writing Worship Conference. Tony is a veteran songwriter in Christian music. With over thirty(!) #1 hits, Tony is one of the most celebrated writers in the history of the genre. Beyond songwriting, Tony has a passion for family, teaching, and sharing the wisdom he's gained from his decades in the music industry. The Writing Worship hosts for this episode are:Eric NordhoffNick MorrowEmily WeeksRachael Thomas (with baby in hand)Apply for the Writing Club- New songwriters joining every month. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead Writing WorshipWriting Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

Chris Cleveland shares with our Writing Club about his journey as a CCM artist, his songwriting best practices, and what “success” looks like in his own life. Chris is the founder and lead singer of the band Stars Go Dim. He's had success as both a radio artist (“You Are Loved”) and as a writer for other artists. Chris has a passion for authenticity in Christian music, writing and recording, and pouring into the next generation. The Writing Worship hosts for this episode are:Eric NordhoffNick MorrowEmily WeeksRachael Thomas (with baby in hand)Follow us on Facebook and InstagramJoin the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the  Writing Worship BookWriting Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.Apply For The Worship Songwriter Mentorship- Led 3x per year (January, May, and September) Apply for the Writing Club- New songwriters joining every month. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead Writing WorshipWriting Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

The Writing Worship Team is taking over the Brave podcast from now on.  In this episode, the team discusses the value of the Writing Worship Community to all of their lives.  And, we get to hear from acclaimed singer/songwriter and worship leader, Christy Nockels, who taught on “Writing From a Place of Rest” at our 2022 annual Writing Worship Conference. Christy is a veteran in Christian music, from her early days in the band Watermark, her days leading with Passion, and a long career of writing and solo releases. Beyond music, Christy has a heart for family, spiritual health, and sustainable rhythms in life with Christ. You can find Christy's book The Life You Long For on Amazon now.The Writing Worship hosts for this episode are:Eric NordhoffNick MorrowEmily WeeksRachael ThomasApply For The Worship Songwriter Mentorship- Led 3x per year (January - March, May - July and September - November)Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead Writing WorshipWriting Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

In this podcast, Eric and Krissy sit down with Todd Fields, the creator of Worship Circle - an important resource for worship leaders. He shares how God has ministered to his own heart recently and is about to release music to share more of that part of his story.  We became fast friends and made an instant connection over coffee at the podcast table. Worship Circle exists to let worship leaders know that they are loved and that they are not alone.  Sign up now for new Worship Circle groups starting this summer.

Long time Brave and Writing Worship songwriter, Corrina Jayne, is gaining momentum with her songwriting and singing.  She shares her journey so far as an independent worship songwriter, worship leader, and Christian artist. You can connect with Corrina on Instagram, Facebook, and her website. Follow us on Instagram.Follow us on Facebook.Join the Brave Worship Community.

One of the best ways to grow as a songwriter is to analyze a popular song to discover what makes it great. That's exactly what we're going to do this week - we're going to break down BLESSED BE YOUR NAME by Matt Redman using a valuable technique we teach in the Worship Songwriter Mentorship and in the Writing Worship curriculum, called Song Mapping. Emily Weeks and Krissy Nordhoff teach us the basics of song mapping and then tear apart this classic worship song together.Follow us on Instagram.Follow us on Facebook.Join the Brave Worship Community.

We finish 100 episodes.  We look back and look forward with a bunch of congratulations surprises mixed in!Links mentioned in this episode:BraveWorship.com/DonateBraveWorship.com/EventsSongBarn.comWritingWorship.coFollow us on Instagram.Follow us on Facebook.Join the Brave Worship Community.

Kevin Winebarger dedicates his life to helping Christian artists grow: spiritually, musically, and in ministry. He and his wife, Jessica, run Courage Studios out of Charlotte, NC, and serve clients all over the world.Many artists have bigger dreams than their discipline and bigger callings than their clarity on how to get there. Kevin leads his clients through an intentional, individualized process by helping them clarify their artistic endeavors and desires and what God's put in their hearts.He helps artists in 3 main ways...1) Branding & Refining their artistry and setting them up with cowrites that elevate and focus their artistic communication.2) Producing music with them that's exactly on target with who they are and what they're looking to share (with musical honesty and authenticity is top priority).3) Empowering them with doable, practical tasks and a game plan to grow their artistry and to steward their audience - through excellent marketing.Kevin is an inspiring person to talk to.  We can't recommend him enough! 

Brett Perkins joins Eric for a conversation about developing a church worship songwriting culture.  We also discuss the challenges and opportunities that open up when releasing music as a church worship team.  ABOUT BRETT:Brett Perkins is a songwriter and worship leader from rural West TN. Growing up, sports and outdoors is all he knew, but over time music became a passion. For the past 10 years, Brett has traveled the country leading worship at various camps, events, and churches. In a world where truth is relative and clarity is (seemingly) absent, Brett has given his life to writing and leading clear truth for people to cling to and proclaim. Brett is the founding member of the band, Journey Worship Co, and serves as the worship pastor at The Journey Church in Lebanon, TN, where he lives with his wife, Megan, and three boys - Keaten, Griffey, and Louis.

Songwriter, Nick Morrow from Mountaintops Music, joins Krissy and Eric to talk about what it was like to pastor a church and lead worship at the same time.  And, what it has been like moving his family from Indiana to Nashville and this new season of writing songs full time.   You can also listen to Nick's podcast, The Secret Chord Podcast.Register for the Writing Worship Conference - September 20-22, 2021 in Thompsons Station, TN.

Dave Taylor (80/20 Music) and Eric Nordhoff (Writing Worship Co-Founder) share the most important marketing tactics we can implement in order to have the greatest reach and exposure for our songs in 2021. We're going to focus on how to increase your song's chances for success on the streaming platforms (Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, etc.). you will learn how to promote your own music successfully on the DSPs and gain more exposure, make a greater impact, gain more listeners and streams than you have been able to get on your own. If you release your own songs and music, this conversation is for you!  Check out the Music Streaming Course and the limited-time Mentorship! Use the coupon code at checkout DAVE25 to get 25% off the self-guided course. Join the Mentorship by August 10th through this link for 25% off. Register for the Writing Worship Conference - September 20-22, 2021 in Thompsons Station, TN.

Krissy talks with an up-and-coming singer-songwriter Katy Nichole about the music she's writing and about to release.  Also, Krissy shares the Brave purpose statement and so much more.  This episode is jam-packed with goodness. Get tickets for the Writing Worship Conference. 

Krissy and Eric talk more about the values of Brave and Writing Worship. Apply for the next Worship Songwriter Mentorship.Get tickets for the Writing Worship Conference - September 20-22, 2021Caleb Holgerson with Worship Leader Coaching has a new book for worship songwriters, called House Music: Prompts For The Worship Songwriter.  House Music contains over 100 prompts for the worship songwriter. It will allow you to write more songs for your church, amplify the praises of your people, and grow in your knowledge of God, all while sharpening your craft. Follow Worship Leader Coaching on Instagram.Follow Writing Worship on Instagram.Follow Brave Worship on Instagram.Join our Writing Worship Community for Songwriters on Facebook.Join our Brave Worship Women on Facebook.

Krissy and Eric Nordhoff co-host this episode.  Krissy talks to the "girls" - Emily Weeks, Rachael Thomas and Stacy Riddle - about how the Brave EP Live recording went.  Go behind the scenes.  And, Eric interviews our VIP attendees and donors - Cheyne and Katrina Stillwell about what led them to support Brave during this season.You won't want to miss this episode - jam-packed with goodness.Join us for the Writing Worship Conference Live - September 20-22, 2021.  Get your Early Bird tickets now by using the code EARLYBIRD at checkout! Follow us on Instagram.Follow us on Facebook.Join the Brave Worship Community.

Krissy Nordhoff reflects back to 2019 and all the way up to present-day together with her "pillar" during this season - Amanda Blankenship.  2019 - 2021 was a season of travel (to Ireland) with Ray and Denise Hughes.  Also, listen to how God prepared us for the pandemic of 2020 moving our coffees and events online.  Hear about the tremendous growth of Writing Worship and the Worship Songwriter Mentorship during this time.  Great things are ahead, but it sure is beautiful to look back and celebrate all that God has done over the past 10 years! We are fully funded for the EP project!!!  And, there are still tickets available to attend our recording live.  Visit BraveWorship.com/Donate and learn how to get Livestream tickets ($10) and get tickets to the live event ($25/person).   We hope you can join us on April 19 at 7 pm CST just south of Nashville!Save the date!  Brave Worship Conference Live - September 20-22, 2021. Early bird tickets go on sale soon.Follow us on Instagram.Follow us on Facebook.Join the Brave Worship Community.

Krissy Nordhoff reflects on the greatest season of growth for Brave through the years 2016 - 2019.  During this season a podcast and conference was launched. Brave embarked on mission trips.  And, the seeds of a curriculum, mentorship, and book were planted. And, sisters, Krissy and Maribeth Dodd reflect on their years founding Brave Worship, the Brave Worship Podcast, and Brave Worship Conference together.Watch the story on YouTube.Watch the conversation between Krissy and Maribeth on YouTube.Will you consider giving to help fund new Brave Worship music?  Visit BraveWorship.com/Donate and learn how to get Livestream tickets, tickets to the live event, sponsor the band or get the VIP treatment at our April 19 recording day south of Nashville!Save the date!  Brave Worship Conference Live - September 20-22, 2021. Early bird tickets go on sale soon.Follow us on Instagram.Follow us on Facebook.Join the Brave Worship Community.

We go back to 2013 - 2016.  This is when Krissy first met Lani Crump - her "Pillar" for Season 2 of Brave. Listen to the stories of the early days as Girls Write Out meetings became more organized and consistent.  Krissy tells the story of Season 2 and then shares a recent conversation she had with Lani.  Will you consider giving to help fund new Brave Worship music?  Visit BraveWorship.com/Donate and learn how to get Livestream tickets, tickets to the live event, sponsor the band or get the VIP treatment at our April 19 recording day south of Nashville!Save the date!  Brave Worship Conference Live - September 20-22, 2021. Early bird tickets go on sale in April.Follow us on Instagram.Follow us on Facebook.Join the Brave Worship Community.

Today, we're talking about new beginnings.  We go all the way back 10 years to when Brave began.  Krissy introduces Julie Keltonic.  Julie was a pillar for Krissy as she began to meet with other female songwriters in town.  Will you consider giving to help fund new Brave Worship music?  Visit BraveWorship.com/Donate and learn how to get Livestream tickets, tickets to the live event, sponsor the band or get the VIP treatment at our April 19 recording day south of Nashville!Save the date!  Brave Worship Conference Live - September 20-22, 2021. Early bird tickets go on sale soon.Follow us on Instagram.Follow us on Facebook.Join the Brave Worship Community.

It's a new season of Brave. It's been 3 months since we last recorded an episode. But, we're back to tell the story of Brave and what's ahead for our community.

Krissy and Ben Calhoun of Citizen Way talk about the non-profit umbrella Ben founded for artists, Generosity Rocks, and how Brave Worship is partnering with the organization to better serve the community and give more opportunity. Go to www.braveworship.com/donate to find out how you can become a part of it and support us. All donations are now tax-deductible!

Join Krissy for an eye-opening conversation with singer, songwriter, speaker, and Director of Diversity at Grace Chapel church in Franklin, TN, Janice Gaines. Sign-up for Braving The Deep - Over 6 sessions, journey together through God's Word to understand His heart for diversity and reconciliation, as seen through the Biblical Pillars of Diversity.Connect with us:Upcoming Events at Brave Worship@BraveWorship on InstagramBrave Worship on Facebook

In today’s episode, we talk about what it means to use our gifts for the Lord and how often, the journey in doing so can look very different than how we thought it would. Waiting, lack of opportunity, and even seasons of wounding can all feel like major setbacks in getting to where we think we need to go. But what if God is still working in the process (despite the pain)...not to crush us but to form us into who He’s calling us to be? Join us today as we dive into this important discussion! Also in this episode…Examples of God using “process” throughout the Bible (David, Moses, Joseph, etc)God’s protection in the secret place (how waiting may actually be His kindness in preparing you for what’s to come)Learning to rest even when the outcome is different than you had expected

In today’s episode, we talk about what it means to use our gifts for the Lord and how often, the journey in doing so can look very different than how we thought it would. Waiting, lack of opportunity, and even seasons of wounding can all feel like major setbacks in getting to where we think we need to go. But what if God is still working in the process (despite the pain)...not to crush us but to form us into who He’s calling us to be? Join us today as we dive into this important discussion! Also in this episode…Examples of God using “process” throughout the Bible (David, Moses, Joseph, etc)God’s protection in the secret place (how waiting may actually be His kindness in preparing you for what’s to come)Learning to rest even when the outcome is different than you had expected

God is working. People are moving to Nashville again. They used to move here for opportunities. But, now they are moving here for the community. Krissy Nordhoff, Emily Weeks, and Rachael Thomas sit down to discuss all of this.Come to the next Brave event.Sign-up for Brave Leadership Conference.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

Join your Brave Leadership Team as they discuss the vision of Brave, navigating these times as a ministry, and what's to come.Connect with us on the website.Connect with us on Facebook.Connect with us on Instagram.

Listen in as Krissy talks to her friend and Pastor Dustin Smith about the exciting future of partnering with Hope UC Nashville.

Krissy and Amanda talk about the importance of dreaming and the future.

We bring it back to September 2019 when 25+ Brave women toured Ireland together with Ray Hughes. Brave Bestie, Lisa Hentrich, shares her favorite memories from the trip and why you should join us for the next Brave Missions Trip!

Holly Salazar takes her 12 years of song administration expertise in order to help us learn exactly what to do after we write a song. Krissy and Holly cover important aspects of song admin for worship songwriters including Performance Rights Organizations, Copyrights, CCLI, Distribution, Sound Exchange, Mechanical Royalties, Harry Fox and so much more!And, available now...the brand new Writing Worship Song Administration Course! Register Now with the special "BRAVE50" $50 Off Coupon Code at Checkout!!