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The Tuning Room is a space to let God tune our hearts to His. Short devotional thoughts mixed with original acoustic devotional songs invite the listener to quiet the heart and take time to listen and engage God.

Jason Houtsma


    • Apr 5, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 41m AVG DURATION
    • 213 EPISODES

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    The Tuning Room podcast is an incredible experience that combines contemplative acoustic worship and insightful devotional messages. Hosted by Jason, who showcases his talent in guitar playing, songwriting, and vocals, this podcast provides listeners with a meaningful and uplifting worship experience in every episode. The messages and insights shared by Jason are invaluable and truly touch the hearts of those who listen. This podcast is a much-needed escape from the stress of daily life and transports listeners into the presence of God instantaneously. It has become my go-to source for finding moments of peace amidst the chaos of my stressful industry.

    One of the best aspects of The Tuning Room podcast is its ability to help listeners recenter themselves and find a little bit of peace. Whether I'm driving, writing, doing chores, or meditating, these beautiful songs resonate with me throughout the day and provide a sense of tranquility that is much needed in our fast-paced world. Additionally, Jason's small devotionals are authentic and organic, making them relatable to listeners from all walks of life. His talent for helping others slow down and make space in their lives for what is truly important shines through each episode.

    In terms of drawbacks, it's difficult to find any major faults with The Tuning Room podcast. However, one minor downside could be that some listeners may find the songs repetitive after listening to multiple episodes consecutively. Nonetheless, this does not diminish the impact that this podcast has on creating a special space for connection with God.

    In conclusion, The Tuning Room podcast is truly remarkable. It takes you on a personal journey into God's presence through soul-stirring music and heartfelt devotionals. Jason's worship pastor heart shines through each episode as he leads listeners into a deeper connection with God as beloved children while also challenging areas in our lives that need to align more closely with His character. Even if one had access to a physical prayer closet, it would still be worthwhile to take The Tuning Room with them. This podcast is a gift that offers an intimate and precious time of worship and devotion, reminding us of where our hearts and minds should be as members of the body of Christ. It is a must-listen for anyone seeking solace, peace, and connection with God in their lives.



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    Latest episodes from The Tuning Room

    Faith, Tone, and Hard Decisions | The Tone Shepherd

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 31:45


    We sat down with the Tone Shepherd, Devan Bumstead and it was fantastic. He is such a good person and such a great heart.

    What is a distraction?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 20:44


    What does it even mean to be a distraction? In this podcast we discuss what it means in our lives and what we think others mean by it.

    Are TRACKS hurting worship teams?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 24:43


    In this video Nick and Jason discuss what we believe tracks are conveying to the worship team and the congregation. Let's discuss it below. What do you think?Are tracks harming worship teams? Are they good? Let us know!

    Do Worship Teams Still Need Guitar Players?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 20:25


    In this video, Jason and Nick sit down to discuss why guitars are turned down so much in modern worship music. Do you think we aren't as good at guitar as we used to be? Why do you think the guitars, for the most part, get buried in the mix?Start your free 21-day trial at ⁠⁠worshipartistry.com⁠⁠.Follow⁠⁠Worship Artistry⁠⁠ on Instagram!For business inquiries or public relations reach us at⁠⁠ marketing@worshipartistry.com⁠⁠.

    Tiffany Hudson & Jonsal Barrientes on Elevation's Latest Release

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 34:04


    In this podcast, Jason interviews Tiffany and Jonsal from Elevation Worship about their latest album. Start your free 21-day trial at ⁠worshipartistry.com⁠. Follow ⁠Worship Artistry⁠ and ⁠Jason Houtsma ⁠on Instagram! For business inquiries or public relations reach us at ⁠marketing@worshipartistry.com⁠.

    Worship musicians, play simple?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 35:34


    Have you ever been told to "play simple"? What does this mean? Does it mean we didn't play well? In this episode we discuss what it means to "play simple". Start your free 21-day trial at worshipartistry.com. Follow Worship Artistry and Jason Houtsma on Instagram! For business inquiries or public relations reach us at marketing@worshipartistry.com.

    Sarah Kroger on Worshiping Through Doubt

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 42:07


    How do we deal with doubt? And most importantly, what does it look like for us to worship through it? Sarah Kroger shares about her process. Start your free 21-day trial at worshipartistry.com. Follow Sarah Kroger on Instagram! Follow Worship Artistry and Jason Houtsma on Instagram! For business inquiries or public relations reach us at marketing@worshipartistry.com.

    Gear Edition: Pedalboards, Guitars, and Other Gear Talk with Jason and Nick

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 30:42


    Oh hey, we're kinda back. Enjoy this special episode of the podcast, introducing Nick! They divine in and talk about some gear and things. Enjoy! Start your free 21-day trial at worshipartistry.com. Follow Worship Artistry, Jason Houtsma, and Nick Rice on Instagram! For business inquiries or public relations reach us at marketing@worshipartistry.com.

    Keeping Our Reverence in Worshipping Jesus with Mark Alan Schoolmeesters

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 51:25


    How did we get to the current state of worship music and how do we return to reverential worship? Mark Alan Schoolmeesters shares his insight and desire to return to worship that is all about Jesus. We also dive into learning more about the multicultural and multi-language projects coming from Revere. Start your free 21-day trial at worshipartistry.com. Follow Worship Artistry, Jason Houtsma, and Kristina Kislyanka on Instagram! For business inquiries or public relations reach us at marketing@worshipartistry.com.

    Deep Dive on Songwriting and Theology with Matt Redman

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 44:01


    Matt Redman joins the podcast to discuss songwriting and theology, how it's vital for the Church to sing truths found in scripture, and what themes may be missing currently. Learn more about the Worth seminar: https://www.worthworship.com/. Start your free 21-day trial at worshipartistry.com. Follow Worship Artistry, Jason Houtsma, and Kristina Kislyanka on Instagram! For business inquiries or public relations reach us at marketing@worshipartistry.com.

    Making Worship Music More About Jesus with Gilbert Nanlohy of Integrity Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 71:29


    Gilbert Nanlohy, Director of A&R at Integrity Music, gives us an inside look at the Christian music industry and their efforts in finding the newest in worship music. We talk about representation in worship music from different countries like Brazil, Sweden, and Nigeria plus the goal always being to make worship music more about Jesus. Start your free 21-day trial at worshipartistry.com. Follow Worship Artistry, Jason Houtsma, and Kristina Kislyanka on Instagram! For business inquiries or public relations reach us at marketing@worshipartistry.com.

    Writing Songs for the Table with Erik Gaylo

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 51:08


    Erik Gaylo of Table Songs joins the podcast to talk about writing in community, and the difference between transactional and transformational worship. Start your free 21-day trial at worshipartistry.com. Follow Worship Artistry, Jason Houtsma, and Kristina Kislyanka on Instagram! For business inquiries or public relations reach us at marketing@worshipartistry.com.

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    Elevation's Chris Brown on Community, Writing, and Not Leading Songs You Might Be Leading

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 45:43


    Chris Brown has been with Elevation Worship for over 15 years and has contributed to many of the songs churches sing worldwide. Chris sheds some light on the context of their songs and projects, sharing his experience of giving himself to the community. Start your free 21-day trial at worshipartistry.com. Follow Worship Artistry, Jason Houtsma, and Kristina Kislyanka on Instagram! For business inquiries or public relations reach us at marketing@worshipartistry.com.

    A Creative Process for All (Not Just Creatives!) with Rich Kirkpatrick

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 23:13


    Unlocking your creative genius is not just something the "creatives" can do. Rich Kirkpatrick dives into the creative process and what that can look like in the Church. Start your free 21-day trial at worshipartistry.com. Follow Worship Artistry, Jason Houtsma, and Kristina Kislyanka on Instagram! For business inquiries or public relations reach us at marketing@worshipartistry.com.

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    Producing the Gospel for Gen Z with Josh Holiday of Elevation Rhythm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 48:34


    Elevation Rhythm isn't just creating new sounds, they're sharing the gospel with the next generation. Josh Holiday is at the forefront as the producer of their new record "This Is The Gospel". He shares his approach to producing and what it looked like for this project to come about. Jason and Kristina talk about travels, leading in circus tents, and being recognized. Start your free 21-day trial at worshipartistry.com. Follow Worship Artistry, Jason Houtsma, and Kristina Kislyanka on Instagram! For business inquiries or public relations reach us at marketing@worshipartistry.com.

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    Moving Beyond Insecurities with Blake Wiggins of Housefires | Worship Artistry Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 44:02


    Blake Wiggins of Housefires joins the podcast to talk about their latest record, How To Start A Housefire. From recording styles to fears and insecurities–we talk about it all. Listen until the end where Jason shares his biggest takeaway from this conversation and how he applied it in his own life when insecurities came up. Start your free 21-day trial at worshipartistry.com. Follow Worship Artistry, Jason Houtsma, and Kristina Kislyanka on Instagram! For business inquiries or public relations reach us at marketing@worshipartistry.com.

    Melodie Malone on Witnessing God's Faithfulness

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 36:38


    Melodie Malone of Passion Music joins the podcast to talk about witnessing God's faithfulness, putting language to truth, and keeping Jesus at the center of it all. Start your free 21-day trial at worshipartistry.com. Follow Worship Artistry, Jason Houtsma, and Kristina Kislyanka on Instagram! For business inquiries or public relations reach us at marketing@worshipartistry.com.

    Benjamin William Hastings on Living Into the Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 60:57


    Benjamin William Hastings (of Hillsong United) joins us to have a heartfelt conversation on having questions and finding answers without losing faith. Jason asks him questions about his new album and we understand why it's 25 songs. Check out the free lesson for Gratitude by Brandon Lake. Start your free 21-day trial at worshipartistry.com. Follow Worship Artistry, Jason Houtsma, and Kristina Kislyanka on Instagram! For business inquiries or public relations reach us at marketing@worshipartistry.com.

    Worship Pastoring & Transitions w/ Alan from The Worship Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 56:24


    We talk to Alan while he's in the middle of transitioning from one church to another. Discussing pastoring in new environments and building a community. Plus, Jason and Kristina discuss vocal tips and not very funny jokes... Start your free 21-day trial at worshipartistry.com. Follow Worship Artistry, Jason Houtsma, and Kristina Kislyanka on Instagram! For business inquiries or public relations reach us at marketing@worshipartistry.com.

    Crafting Recording Experiences with Chris Hoisington

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 65:25


    Chris Hoisington joins the podcast to discuss crafting a recording experience, redeeming the compilation record and the beauty of working with long-established artists. Jason gets blocked on Instagram. Listen to Deep Valley on Spotify Start your free 21-day trial at worshipartistry.com. Follow Worship Artistry, Jason Houtsma, and Kristina Kislyanka on Instagram! For business inquiries or public relations reach us at marketing@worshipartistry.com.

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    Andrew Greer on The Bellsburg Sessions (Rich Mullins Tribute)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 67:11


    Andrew Greer joins us to discuss working on The Rich Mullins tribute project The Bellsburg Sessions, how a space can impact creativity, and how music helps align us with the heart of God. Start your free 21-day trial at worshipartistry.com. Follow Worship Artistry, Jason Houtsma, and Kristina Kislyanka on Instagram! For business inquiries or public relations reach us at marketing@worshipartistry.com.

    Leading Worship Teams that Create Disciples with Alex Enfiedjian

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 42:18


    Alex Enfiedjian from Worship Ministry Training joins the podcast to talk about why we tend to focus on the wrong things in worship ministries and what our hierarchy should be. Kristina and Jason share their goals for the upcoming year. Start your free 21-day trial at worshipartistry.com. Follow Worship Artistry, Jason Houtsma, and Kristina Kislyanka on Instagram! For business inquiries or public relations reach us at marketing@worshipartistry.com.

    Christmas Special: Preventing Team Burnout and Creating Rhythms of Peace

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 34:03


    On this very special Christmas episode, the hosts are the guests! Jason and Kristina discuss their favorite sneaky Christmas songs, how to prevent team burnout, and how to cherish the season by creating rhythms of peace. Listen and find out if Kristina can go a whole episode without singing. Get yourself a Christmas gift at worshipartistry.com/christmas. Listen to Simple Christmas Vol III on Spotify or Apple Music. Follow Worship Artistry, Jason Houtsma, and Kristina Kislyanka on Instagram! For business inquiries or public relations reach us at marketing@worshipartistry.com.

    Building a Worship Leader Collective with Jenni Mcgrew

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 42:29


    Common themes being discussed by worship leaders in churches regardless of their size, growing community, and listening to the Lord are just a few topics covered on this week's podcast with Jenni Mcgrew. Start your free 21-day trial at worshipartistry.com. Follow the Worship Leaders Collective on Instagram! Follow Worship Artistry, Jason Houtsma, and Kristina Kislyanka on Instagram! For business inquiries or public relations reach us at marketing@worshipartistry.com.

    Writing Scripture-ful Music with The Welcome Wagon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 36:53


    Reverend Vito and Monique Aiuto of The Welcome Wagon join the podcast to talk about their latest album "Esther". They share their origin story, who their influences are, and on writing scripture-ful music. Listen to "Esther" - https://lnk.to/WWPreSave Start your free 21-day trial at worshipartistry.com. For business inquiries or public relations reach us at marketing@worshipartistry.com.

    Cody Carnes on God's Goodness and Innovative Artistry in Worship

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 37:00


    Cody Carnes joins the podcast to talk about his new album "God Is Good", what inspired the songs, and how innovation and artistry collide in worship. Jason and Kristina reflect on Jason's experience at Worship Innovators. Start your free 21-day trial at worshipartistry.com. For business inquiries or public relations reach us at marketing@worshipartistry.com.

    Why Are Worship Leaders Prideful? With Austin Ryan from Worship Catalyst

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 49:36


    Austin Ryan of Worship Catalyst joins the podcast to talk about mentoring worship leaders, pride (!!) in church worship culture, and developing growth paths for teams. Jason and Kristina share ways they mentor their teams and how excited Jason is about Worship Innovators! Start your free 21-day trial at worshipartistry.com. For business inquiries or public relations reach us at marketing@worshipartistry.com.

    Bryan & Katie Torwalt on Recording Live and Writing Worship Songs Like the Psalms

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 51:41


    Bryan & Katie Torwalt join the podcast to discuss their new live album "I've Got Good News", how the recording process was different than other projects, and how they balance writing vertical and horizontal worship songs. Jason and Kristina recall their live recording experiences and have a good laugh. Start your free 21-day trial at worshipartistry.com.

    Andrea Olson on What Success Looks Like for Worship Leaders and Creating Music for the Local Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 50:32


    Andrea Olson of Overflow Worship joins the podcast to talk about what success looks like for a worship leader, the common thread in worship ministries, and the heart behind her new project. Learn more about the Overflow Worship Conference. Start your free 21-day trial at worshipartistry.com.

    Worship Team Structure, Taking On New Instruments, and Learning within Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 31:52


    Worship Artistry community legend joins the podcast to talk about taking on new instruments as an adult and learning within community. Kristina and Jason reflect on worship team structures and the excitement fall brings (read: the team is back!!). Start your free 21-day trial at worshipartistry.com.

    David Santistevan on Pastoring Worship Teams with Humility & Vulnerability

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 57:52


    Beyond Sunday Podcast host David Santistevan joins the Worship Artistry Podcast to discuss teaching worship, sharing failures, and constantly learning. Kristina shares about her recent trip to Eastern Europe. Start your free 21-day trial at worshipartistry.com.

    Elevation Rhythm on Youth and Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 42:25


    Josh and Davide of Elevation Rhythm join the podcast to discuss writing music for a young generation, the reactions they get and what gives them hope for the youth of today.

    Ryan Dahl on Choral Orchestrations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 46:39


    Ryan Dahl is the founder of Praisecharts and someone who is always pushing the envelope when it comes to serving the church. In this interview we talk about arranging for choirs, making partners out of competition and supporting musicians who are feeling left behind by technology.

    Mosaic MSC on Recording as a Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 50:24


    Jason sat down with Andres Figueroa and Carlos Pimental to discuss the latest album from Mosaic MSC. They talk about arranging in isolation, creative approaches to recording, and how a congregation impacts a song. Be sure to listen to Mosiac MSC's on any streaming platform. Follow Mosaic MSC on Instagram. Start your free 21-day trial at worshipartistry.com.

    The True Measure of a Good Worship Leader with Aaron Keyes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 39:57


    Aaron Keyes of 10KFAM and Mere Worship joins the podcast to discuss the importance of having a community of worship leaders, emotional versus devotional worship, and the true test of our effectiveness as worship leaders. Jason and Kristina can't stop talking about Top Gun: Maverick. Learn over 600 worship songs at https://worshipartistry.com.

    Deep Dive on Altogether Good with Zach Bolen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 67:45


    Altogether Good by Citizens is an under the radar worship song that really shouldn't be. Jason sat down with lead singer and co-songwriter Zach Bolen to dive deep into this beautiful song and got a live acoustic performance to boot.

    The Lifespan of Worship Songs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 48:34


    Mike Tapper and Marc Jolicoer did a deep dive into CCLI data to analyze how long it takes a worship song to become popular in the church and how long it stays there. While the results of the study might not totally surprise you, the implications are profound.

    Singing Freely with Elevation Worship's Tiffany Hudson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 38:35


    Tiffany Hudson joins the podcast to discuss developing an engaging stage presence, singing from a place of authenticity and the relationship between the vocalists and the band. Jason and Kristina debrief Easter gatherings and the tools that change a worship leader's life.

    Matt McCoy on Creative Track Use

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 50:13


    Loop Community founder Matt McCoy joins the podcast to discuss using tracks creatively, who tracks are really for and how a little help can make a huge difference. Get tracks and use promo code at Loopcommunity.com Sign up for the Worship Innovators Conference at Worshipinnovators.com

    Passion's Brett Younker

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 42:06


    Brett Younker joins the podcast to discuss staying relevant in our ever changing culture, what it takes to recharge after a big project and incorporating individual music styles on Passion's new Burn Bright EP. Jason and Kristina discuss how at-home worship leading improved their own styles and the guitar wizardry of John Mayer.

    Season Premiere: Mac Powell

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 37:20


    Third Day's Mac Powell joins us to discuss developing his voice, how leading a band and being a worship leader influence each other, making a worship record when no record label wanted one and what it means when you tour with the Newsboys twice. Daniel Ornellas looks a lot different than you thought he did. Get your free trial and learn over 600 worship songs at WorshipArtistry.com.

    JOY! Funny Christmas Stories and Life in This Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 23:02


    The season finale features Jason and Daniel telling some of their funniest Christmas stories as well as reflecting on what's challenging them during this season. Get Scott Erickson's "Honest Advent" here. Mooer A7 Ambient Reverb Pedal can be found here.

    Simple Christmas Carols Volume 2 Listening Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 38:07


    We're not done with Christmas! Volume 2 of our Song Select collaboration is out and this time Sidney and Ryan join the listening party to talk about recording long distance, finding the parts that fit and playing as a band. Check out WorshipArtistry.com/Christmas to get the EP's and tutorials for free!

    Christmas Songs That Fit Your Worship Set

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 38:19


    Ask a worship leader how they feel when you mention leading worship at Christmas and stress is bound to come up. Christmas songs are just difficult to do in a modern church context. You always have to figure out the arrangements and they never really fit or flow well well in the worships set. The rhythms and chord structures are different and finding the right key is a challenge because the ranges are so wide. Even breathing is difficult because every phrase is so long. Jason, Daniel and the whole Worship Artistry team are here to help you get ready with Christmas arrangements that are made for your church. Join their listening party and take the stress out of Christmas. Learn these songs for free at here.

    Leading Multicultural Worship with Kristina Kislyanka

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 41:36


    Kristina Kislyanka joins the podcast to discuss leading worship in her multilingual Slavic church community, leaving a legacy to younger musicians and engaging the heart in our work. Daniel tells a brutal dad-musician joke.

    Training Up Worship Teams and Musicians with Adam Michel

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 74:31


    Worship pastor Adam Michel joins the podcast to discuss his time raising up worship teams and musicians in the church. Jason and Daniel share one of their favorite embarrassing moments.

    Dante Bowe on Centering Life on Worship

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 33:10


    Dante Bowe of Maverick City and Bethel Music joins the podcast to talk about the difference of pastoring on the road vs at home, creating a unique sound and living a life of worship.

    Dante Bowe on Overflowing Worship

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 33:21


    Dante Bowe of Maverick City and Bethel Music joins the podcast to talk about the difference of pastoring on the road vs at home, creating a unique sound and living a life of worship.

    Mentoring Young Musicians with Anastasia Fomenko

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 40:56


    Worship Leader Anastasia Fomenko joins the podcast to discuss mentoring young worship musicians, creating a culture of growth and leading worship for the long haul. Jason and Daniel read an embarrassing worship moment and talk preparing for Christmas way ahead of town.

    Keeping Worship Fun with Matt Stinton

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 41:12


    Worship leader and songwriter Matt Stinton joins the podcast to discuss answering the call to lead, laying down our dreams for God's, and keeping worship fun for everyone. Jason and Daniel discuss Sovereign Grace's "All Creatures of Our God and King" and give shout-outs. Shout out someone on your team here.

    Exploring All Sides of Creativity with Anna Golden

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 51:01


    Anna Golden joins the podcast to talk about exploring creativity, working through hurt in the church and being a Britney Spears for Jesus. Jason and Daniel discuss the song tutorial for "Only A Holy God" and we get a powerful shout out. Shout out someone on your team here.

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