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Join us as we take an encouraging and in-depth look at how to lead people to Worship while maintaining our sanity.

Music & Ministry


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    Audio Version of Jesus Was a Foodie

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 9:42


    We sat down with Jenn Johnson from Bethel Church to talk about her new book about finding balance in life and ministry. Lot's of laughs.

    Hearing God’s Voice In Troubled Times

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2021 21:51


    In our 3rd installment of our new podcast, we dive into how to hear the voice of the God by sharing some fun stories from our past. We also took on a 90’s version of our Name That Worship Song game.

    All Things Christmas w/ the McClure’s

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 15:52


    Christmas time is here and today we’re diving full in with special guests Paul and Hannah McClure who are worship leaders at Bethel Church in Redding, CA. We also share some fun details about our Christmas spectacular video, talk about what’s new in worship, and at the end we play a fun game of ‘Name[...]

    A New Season of the Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 20:28


    We are excited to launch the new Music & Ministry podcast season and have a lot of new and fun stuff to share. Up to date resources, interviews, and help for what is going on right now in the world of ministry. Today we are talking about our year long project to call 100 worship[...]

    Interview w/ Jonathan & Melissa Helser

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 27:28


    We wanted to share with you our conversation with Jonathan and Melissa Helser about their latest release with Bethel Music entitled Revival’s In the Air. They also shared how they stay connected with a church that is thousands of miles away and reveal the secret to how they obtained their distinctive voices.

    Interview w/ Jonathan & Melissa Helser

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 27:28


    We wanted to share with you our conversation with Jonathan and Melissa Helser about their latest release with Bethel Music entitled Revival’s In the Air. They also shared how they stay connected with a church that is thousands of miles away and reveal the secret to how they obtained their distinctive voices.

    Way More Than 50 Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2019 15:48


    They say you can’t take it with you…it’s even true for moving between seasons in your life. Today we take a fun look at a holy decluttering to help prepare you for what’s next.

    Way More Than 50 Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2019 15:48


    They say you can’t take it with you…it’s even true for moving between seasons in your life. Today we take a fun look at a holy decluttering to help prepare you for what’s next.

    5 Things We’ve Learned Since Moving To Nashville

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 19:32


    We are back with the Podcast. In today’s episode Steve and Shawn talk about the 5 biggest things they’ve learned in moving to Nashville.

    5 Things We’ve Learned Since Moving To Nashville

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 19:32


    We are back with the Podcast. In today’s episode Steve and Shawn talk about the 5 biggest things they’ve learned in moving to Nashville.

    How Many Singers Should You Have?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2019 5:34


    Today we return from a long hiatus to answer a recent question of, “how many singers should you have each service?” We will discuss why many vocalists struggle to hear themselves and what factors are important to consider when determining what number is right for you. Join us!

    How Many Singers Should You Have?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2019 5:34


    Today we return from a long hiatus to answer a recent question of, “how many singers should you have each service?” We will discuss why many vocalists struggle to hear themselves and what factors are important to consider when determining what number is right for you. Join us!

    Dreams in Peru

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2018 7:14


    We have been having an amazing time in Arequipa, Peru and have been ministering in Spanish at the Bible School, in the church, and helping teach and make a recording. Some of the theme of the week has been about the God given dream that is in your heart and how God loves to do[...]

    Dreams in Peru

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2018 7:14


    We have been having an amazing time in Arequipa, Peru and have been ministering in Spanish at the Bible School, in the church, and helping teach and make a recording. Some of the theme of the week has been about the God given dream that is in your heart and how God loves to do[...]

    Greetings From Peru

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2018 9:36


    We are here in Arequipa, Peru on our first ever official Music & Ministry missions trip. Today we share how things have been going, some funny things we have seen, and talk about what God is doing here and throughout the world. Thanks for helping us get here and for your prayers.

    Greetings From Peru

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2018 9:36


    We are here in Arequipa, Peru on our first ever official Music & Ministry missions trip. Today we share how things have been going, some funny things we have seen, and talk about what God is doing here and throughout the world. Thanks for helping us get here and for your prayers.

    Missions: Getting Ready For Peru

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 11:30


    Music & Ministry is heading out this week on a missions trip to Arequipa, Peru! On the eve of our departure we sat down with Shawn to talk about how to prepare, why it’s worth going, and how it can change your life. Join us as we share some fun stories and now you can[...]

    Missions: Getting Ready For Peru

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 11:30


    Music & Ministry is heading out this week on a missions trip to Arequipa, Peru! On the eve of our departure we sat down with Shawn to talk about how to prepare, why it’s worth going, and how it can change your life. Join us as we share some fun stories and now you can[...]

    The Air Force Academy Bookstore

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2018 9:20


    How much time should you spend in Worship? Maybe this story of a visit to the Air Force Academy will help you ask a better question. Join us today as Steven Reed shares a funny story and some great insights into how to do more with what you have.    

    The Air Force Academy Bookstore

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2018 9:20


    How much time should you spend in Worship? Maybe this story of a visit to the Air Force Academy will help you ask a better question. Join us today as Steven Reed shares a funny story and some great insights into how to do more with what you have.    

    Sound: A Technical Art

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2018 11:26


    Running a soundboard demands both technical and artistic skills. While there are people who have both, most people have more of one than the other. Join us today as we discuss why getting both of these skills into the sound booth is essential, even if all that skill is not contained in just one person[...]

    Sound: A Technical Art

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2018 11:26


    Running a soundboard demands both technical and artistic skills. While there are people who have both, most people have more of one than the other. Join us today as we discuss why getting both of these skills into the sound booth is essential, even if all that skill is not contained in just one person[...]

    Vocalist Audition/Evaluation: Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2018 6:52


    Today we are continuing our conversation about the benefits of an audition/eval. This episode focuses on why some singers though they struggle on stage might actually have an environment problem and how to develop muscle memory to sing on pitch every time. A short episode that is filled with valuable information.

    Vocalist Audition/Evaluation: Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2018 6:52


    Today we are continuing our conversation about the benefits of an audition/eval. This episode focuses on why some singers though they struggle on stage might actually have an environment problem and how to develop muscle memory to sing on pitch every time. A short episode that is filled with valuable information.

    Vocalist Audition/Evaluation: part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2018 12:10


    We are often asked, “How do I help my vocalists?” Today we are going to run through some of the basic steps of an audition/evaluation so you can know how they are doing. By breaking down singing into simple skills that build upon each other you can know what to expect from each person, place[...]

    Vocalist Audition/Evaluation: part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2018 12:10


    We are often asked, “How do I help my vocalists?” Today we are going to run through some of the basic steps of an audition/evaluation so you can know how they are doing. By breaking down singing into simple skills that build upon each other you can know what to expect from each person, place[...]

    Understanding Expression

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2018 7:02


    It’s hard to sing with all your heart what your head doesn’t understand. Join us today as our host Steven Reed shares a recent story of how this was true for one of his own songs. We also discuss some common methods people use to try and solve this issue and how song selection and[...]

    Understanding Expression

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2018 7:02


    It’s hard to sing with all your heart what your head doesn’t understand. Join us today as our host Steven Reed shares a recent story of how this was true for one of his own songs. We also discuss some common methods people use to try and solve this issue and how song selection and[...]

    3 Tips for Better Sound Through Arrangement

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2018 10:08


    Everybody wants it to sound good, but how does that happen? Today we are talking about how to fix sound problems at their source by finding the right part to play. Join us as we discuss what kind of leadership to provide and how to avoid the most common mistakes. The way to get the[...]

    3 Tips for Better Sound Through Arrangement

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2018 10:08


    Everybody wants it to sound good, but how does that happen? Today we are talking about how to fix sound problems at their source by finding the right part to play. Join us as we discuss what kind of leadership to provide and how to avoid the most common mistakes. The way to get the[...]

    Life on the Road

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2018 13:08


    Join us today as Steve + Shawn (founders of Music & Ministry) talk about life on the road and what it can show you about life and church. Hear their funny stories from their latest trip and what they have learned along the way. Lot’s of laughs.      

    Life on the Road

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2018 13:08


    Join us today as Steve + Shawn (founders of Music & Ministry) talk about life on the road and what it can show you about life and church. Hear their funny stories from their latest trip and what they have learned along the way. Lot’s of laughs.      

    Different Purposes for Music in Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2018 11:30


    There are a lot of reasons to use music in our modern church services but if you don’t know the differences, or the reasons why, there is a good chance you will be frustrated by the results. Join us today as we talk about how to know your purpose and act with purpose to lead[...]

    Different Purposes for Music in Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2018 11:30


    There are a lot of reasons to use music in our modern church services but if you don’t know the differences, or the reasons why, there is a good chance you will be frustrated by the results. Join us today as we talk about how to know your purpose and act with purpose to lead[...]

    Living Your Songs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2018 10:06


    We often talk a big game, but are we actually doing the things we are saying when we worship? Join us today as Steven Reed talks about writing the song, More Than I Can Say and how when he couldn’t figure out what the last verse should be he felt the Lord say, “We’ll you[...]

    lord songs steven reed more than i can say
    Living Your Songs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2018 10:06


    We often talk a big game, but are we actually doing the things we are saying when we worship? Join us today as Steven Reed talks about writing the song, More Than I Can Say and how when he couldn’t figure out what the last verse should be he felt the Lord say, “We’ll you[...]

    lord songs steven reed more than i can say
    The Benefits of Making a Recording

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2018 8:32


    More than just being the trendy thing to do, undertaking a recording project can have a lot of benefits. Join us today as Steve shares with us why it can be worth the investment and also gives a few things to look out for.    

    The Benefits of Making a Recording

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2018 8:32


    More than just being the trendy thing to do, undertaking a recording project can have a lot of benefits. Join us today as Steve shares with us why it can be worth the investment and also gives a few things to look out for.    

    Worship Leading Fails

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2018 12:40


    For all the times that leading worship has gone amazing, there has also been times when it has not gone well. Today Shawn joins the podcast as we are sharing with you some of our top worship leader fails, so make sure to listen in for a fun filled episode and laugh along with us.[...]

    Worship Leading Fails

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2018 12:40


    For all the times that leading worship has gone amazing, there has also been times when it has not gone well. Today Shawn joins the podcast as we are sharing with you some of our top worship leader fails, so make sure to listen in for a fun filled episode and laugh along with us.[...]

    Helping You Play Music Live

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2018 9:02


    Recording music is not the same as playing live. As we have been busily preparing for the album launch of Steve + Shawn, our Music & Ministry founders, we have a few principles to share that have been in use heavily over the past few weeks. Join us as we share some of the things[...]

    Helping You Play Music Live

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2018 9:02


    Recording music is not the same as playing live. As we have been busily preparing for the album launch of Steve + Shawn, our Music & Ministry founders, we have a few principles to share that have been in use heavily over the past few weeks. Join us as we share some of the things[...]

    Seeing The World Through Your Gifting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2018 9:56


    The gifts of God in your life are a big part of what makes you awesome. It also can blind you to why other people’s giftings are awesome too.  Join us today as we talk about how to embrace what God has destined for you while honoring those he’s called to work with you.  [...]

    Seeing The World Through Your Gifting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2018 9:56


    The gifts of God in your life are a big part of what makes you awesome. It also can blind you to why other people’s giftings are awesome too.  Join us today as we talk about how to embrace what God has destined for you while honoring those he’s called to work with you.  [...]

    Purpose and Preference

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2018 10:46


    Without purpose you’re left with preferences. Who then gets to choose? The strong, the complainers, or would a better choice be to have the leaders decide? Join us today as we talk about knowing the purpose of what you’re doing so you can effectively lead people to where you are supposed to go.    [...]

    Purpose and Preference

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2018 10:46


    Without purpose you’re left with preferences. Who then gets to choose? The strong, the complainers, or would a better choice be to have the leaders decide? Join us today as we talk about knowing the purpose of what you’re doing so you can effectively lead people to where you are supposed to go.    [...]

    Developing People

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2018 12:14


    The key to finding the people you need is not another bulletin ad or just hoping the perfect people show up, it’s in learning how to develop people.  To find those people that are already with you and help them unlock the God given potential within them. Today we share some stories and tips of[...]

    Developing People

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2018 12:14


    The key to finding the people you need is not another bulletin ad or just hoping the perfect people show up, it’s in learning how to develop people.  To find those people that are already with you and help them unlock the God given potential within them. Today we share some stories and tips of[...]

    Rehearsal Strategies

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2018 13:28


    Making the most of your practice and rehearsal times is important for your sanity and the wellbeing of your team. Join us today as our guest, Shawn Reed, talks about strategies that have worked for her in the past and how to have clear expectations for yourself and your team members.        [...]

    Rehearsal Strategies

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2018 13:28


    Making the most of your practice and rehearsal times is important for your sanity and the wellbeing of your team. Join us today as our guest, Shawn Reed, talks about strategies that have worked for her in the past and how to have clear expectations for yourself and your team members.        [...]

    Songwriting: What You Say Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2018 7:21


    Often the only differences between Christian and secular music are the lyrics, so what you have to say matters. Today we are sharing a few tips with you on how to get the right people in the co-writing room and how to refine the inspiration to get the best results.          

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