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Transformation through the power of the arts in the local church and its community.

WorshipPlus Podcast


    • Mar 26, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 28m AVG DURATION
    • 30 EPISODES


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    Episode 29: Discernment Pt. 3 - Spirit-Led Song Decisions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 15:09


    How do you prepare Easter as a worship leader now using discernment? Rev. Tim concludes our series on discernment with this powerful look on practical steps for Spirit-led worship leading!

    Episode 28: Discernment Pt. 2 - What's True Vs. What's Not

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 31:37


    How do we determine what's true vs. what's 'almost true'? Rev. Timothy J. Mercaldo continues our conversation on discernment in part 2!

    Episode 27: Discernment Pt. 1 - The Mission of Worship Plus

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 16:36


    Worship is more than just songs and setlists—it's about discerning what truly honors God. But how do we know when we're being Spirit-led vs. just following personal preference?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 5:44


    The podcast is evolving!

    Episode 26: How To Thrive in '25

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 14:05


    As we look ahead to 2025, Reverend Mercaldo shares powerful insights on navigating challenges, embracing faith, and living a life of impact and joy. Whether you're seeking spiritual encouragement, practical advice, or just a fresh perspective on thriving in the year ahead, this episode has something for everyone! ✨ Key Topics Covered: • Building resilience through faith • Setting goals that align with God's purpose • Practical tips for spiritual and personal growth

    Episode 25 - Lead With Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 16:47


    This Christmas Eve, join us for a heartwarming episode that dives into the power of leading with love in a world that desperately needs it. We'll explore how acts of kindness, compassion, and selflessness can transform our relationships and communities.

    Episode 24: Extravagant Joy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 19:42


    True joy isn't found in our circumstances but in the hope and love of Christ. In this episode, we pause and discuss the deep, abiding joy that comes from knowing Jesus, our Savior.

    Episode 23: Peace - Beneath Life's Crushing Load

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 24:09


    Reverend Timothy J. Mercaldo continues our Advent series with thoughts on peace!

    Episode 22: Hope: Past, Present, & Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 23:33


    In this episode of the Worship Plus Podcast, Reverend Timothy J. Mercaldo discusses the significance of Advent and the theme of hope as we approach Christmas. He shares personal experiences from his time in music ministry, emphasizing the importance of preparing for worship and the Christmas program while managing the stress that often accompanies this season!

    Episode 21: A Proclamation of Thanksgiving

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 21:32


    Listen to Reverend Timothy J. Mercaldo share the Thanksgiving Proclamation from President George Washington and its significance on our Thanksgiving Day remembrances! Follow on Social Media: @worshippluspodcast

    Episode 20 - A Ministry Journey of Worship with Vinnie Sottilie

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 36:46


    Vinnie Sottile returns to share the importance of worshipping off stage before you ever get on stage!

    Episode 19 - A Personal Journey of Worship with Vinnie Sottilie

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 37:07


    Listen to Vinnie Sottilie share his experience of connecting with God through worship and the journey it has been to leading a congregation in song in this week's episode of Worship Plus Podcast!

    Episode 18 - A Ministry Journey of Worship with Rev. Dev Shreshtha

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 37:06


    Listen to part 2 of our conversation with Rev. Dev Shreshtha. He is the founder and director of The Kathmandu Bible Institute and Resource Center and is senior pastor of the Nigah Community Church in Kathmandu, Nepal I partner with Dev throughout the year with his 70+ church network, teaching worship theology online and making an annual visit to provide needed resources and equip this relatively new “Church” in a country where the first evangelical church plant took place in 1952. The opportunities for Kingdom work are enormous.

    Episode 17 - Personal Journey of Worship with Rev. Dev Shrethstha

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 40:28


    Join us on the Worship Plus Podcast! Rev. Dev Shreshtha is the founder and director of The Kathmandu Bible Institute and Resource Center and is senior pastor of the Nigah Community Church in Kathmandu, Nepal I partner with Dev throughout the year with his 70+ church network, teaching worship theology online and making an annual visit to provide needed resources and equip this relatively new “Church” in a country where the first evangelical church plant took place in 1952. The opportunities for Kingdom work are enormous.  @WorshipPlusConsulting 

    Episode 16 - Worship & Politics Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 26:43


    Is there a connection between worship and politics? Can the two co-exist and what is the role of the Christian in our political climate? Rev. Timothy J. Mercaldo shares thoughts on how to be salt & light in the world today in part two of this episode on worship & politics.

    Episode 15 - Worship & Politics Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 20:11


    Is there a connection between worship and politics? Can the two co-exist and what is the role of the Christian in our political climate? Rev. Timothy J. Mercaldo shares thoughts on how to be salt & light in the world today in this two part episode on worship & politics.

    Episode 14 - Maintaining Health Through The Fall

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 26:39


    How do you dive into the fall season as a ministry leader without burning out by October? Listen to Rev. Timothy J. Mercaldo share three principles for successful fall ministry!

    Episode 13 - 'A Personal Journey of Worship' with Rich Swingle

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 35:15


    What does revival look like in worship? Does lying 'prostrate' on the ground apply to everyone? These questions and more are what Rev. Tim and Rich Swingle cover in this latest podcast of "WorshipPlus"!

    Episode 12 - "Ministry Journey of Worship" with Rich Swingle

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 35:22


    Join Worship Plus Podcast as we connect with Rich Swingle and discover power of drama, the power of saying no to some opportunities, and finding God within the arts! Connect with Rich: richDrama.com

    Episode 11 - “The Ministry Journey of Worship” with J. Mark McVey

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 45:14


    Rejoin J. Mark McVey on the Worship Plus Podcast as he and host Rev. Timothy J. Mercaldo discuss the line between sacred and secular in art and more of Mark's personal testimony! Don't forget to grab tickets for "Broadway for the Narrow Way"! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/broadway-for-the-narrow-way-tickets-1003082134667?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios

    Episode 10 - "Personal Journey of Worship" with J. Mark McVey

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 48:56


    Join Rev. Tim as he has a fireside chat with J. Mark McVey - broadway actor and singer! Mark made his Broadway debut as Jean Valjean in 'Les Miserables' after having won the Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Actor while in DC. He is the first American to perform Valjean in London's West End, reprising the role with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and once again in the 25th Anniversary Tour of Les Miserables where he won the Ovation Award and the Broadway.com Award on his way to eclipsing more than 3,200 performances in the worlds favorite musical Les Miserables. But with all of this comes a fierce devotion and love for God and using his gifts to bring glory and honor to Jesus Christ! Listen to this powerful episode about a dark past, a bright future, and the God in the middle of it all! Join J. Mark McVey and Rev. Timothy J. Mercaldo for "Broadway for the Narrow Way" - limited tickets now available! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/broadway-for-the-narrow-way-tickets-1003082134667?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios

    Episode 9 - The Power of A Song

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 24:44


    Rev. Timothy J. Mercaldo shares about "Agnus Dei" and the power certain songs can have across all borders and nations!

    Episode 8 - “The Levitical Role of the Modern Worship Leader" with Seth Nix - Pt. 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 37:20


    What really is the role of the worship leader? Is it just about music or is there more? Listen to Rev. Mercaldo and Seth Nix discuss this and much more!

    Episode 7 - "A Conversation On Worship" with Seth Nix - Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 31:26


    Join Worship Plus Podcast as Rev. Timothy J. Mercaldo continues his conversation on worship with Seth Nix! Make sure you listen to Pt. 1 previously!

    Episode 6 - "A Conversation On Worship” with Seth Nix - Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 41:33


    Listen as Rev. Timothy J. Mercaldo interviews Seth Nix, Worship Pastor at Cathedral International in Perth Amboy, NJ. Hear his powerful testimony and the influences on his life and music in this part one conversation!

    Episode 5 - Followership

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 18:31


    How do you build unity within a team? Is there a recipe for success within a worship team? Listen to Rev. Timothy J. Mercaldo share about his experience and principles for a team unified around service! Visit worshipplus.org

    Episode 4 - A Relationship With Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 19:02


    Join us for episode 4 as Reverend Timothy J. Mercaldo shares insights on what it means and looks like to plan a setlist and service with your leadership. How much input is enough? What if your leader is a musician? All of this and more in this week's episode!

    Episode 3 - How You Lay Yourself Down with Rev. Dr. Chadwick Mohan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 32:43


    Join Rev. Timothy J. Mercaldo in Episode 3 of the Worship Plus Podcast as he sits down with Rev. Dr. Chadwick Mohan, Lead Pastor of English Services, New Life Assembly of God, Chennai, India. New Life Assembly of God in Chennai, India has over 45,000 members weekly at 11 campuses with many services! For more info: - www.nlag.in - www.worshipplus.org

    Episode 2 - Choosing A Setlist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 30:33


    Rev. Timothy J. Mercaldo shares practical insights about the task of selecting a setlist - song selection, song preparation and more! Visit worshipplus.org for more information!

    Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 32:13


    Join Rev. Timothy J. Mercaldo as he dives into Worship Plus - what it is, what it can be, and how it impacts YOU! Visit www.worshipplus.org for more information!

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