Podcasts about Hillsong United

“Highlands” by Joel Houston and Benjamin Hastings (based on the recording by Hillsong UNITED). Presented as an offering of music by Whitney Wheeler on 6 April 2025 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

A few years ago, songwriter Dylan Thomas, an influential visionary of Christian contemporary music, and a few of his friends founded CREATR, an organization bringing together the who-is-who of Christian worship for collaborative projects, with one of the most recent and stunning projects at Museum of the Bible. In this episode, Dylan joins Museum of the Bible CMO and Unscrolled host Matthias Walther to talk about the story of this project and his heart behind worship. Referencing the Bible's influence on various types of worship, Thomas shares how everyday life can be a type of worship and how that mindset led him to start CREATR and design the museum's immersive experience, All Creation Sings.Guest Bio: Dylan Thomas is CEO and founder of CREATR, an initiative of leading voices in worship and creative spaces providing educational videos for church teams, worship nights, and interactive worship experiences. He also serves as songwriter and music director for Hillsong United.Dylan Thomas - Instagram Hillsong.comCREATR.comAll Creation SingsWorship in the HeartStay up to date with Museum of the Bible on social media:  Instagram: @museumofbible  X: @museumofBible  Facebook: museumofBible  Linkedin: museumofBible  YouTube: @museumoftheBible Our Website: museumoftheBible.orgCopyright © 2025 Museum of the Bible. All rights reserved.#museumoftheBible #Unscrolled #DylanThomas #Hillsong #CREATR

This weeks mixtape was brought to us by our very own Ali Gentry Creech! From the start Ali asks us "When was the last time you've been in AWE?" When was the last time you took time to sit and marvel at the beauty and wonder of creation? When was the last time you meditated on the grandeur of God? And maybe more importantly, when was the last time you sat with the scriptures and sat with the wonder of who God is? Starting in Psalm 19 Ali walks us through how we can find wonder not only in the people and the nature around us, but how we can find wonder in the scriptures and in the character of God! When we encounter God with a sense of awe and wonder we can't help but take a posture of humility. It is this posture that allows us to step into a life of holiness, sanctification, and wholeness. At the end of the message Ali calls us to sit and listen to So Will I (100 Billion X) by Hillsong United and meditate on the words of the song. So make sure to tune in for an inspiring message and a time of reflecting on the wonder of God! Here is the video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2U7ffUM5Ec

“So Will I (100 Billion X)” is a popular worship song written by Hillsong United that has received a lot of recognition over the years from people who love the song and also people who choose not to sing it for different reasons based on the lyrics. Mackenzie breaks down the lyrics of this song, comparing the lines with Scripture and addressing some concerns people have pointed out with its lyrics.   Hi, I'm Mackenzie. I'm a music artist, worship leader, wife, mom (I wear a lot of hats), and host of the Godly Whistleblower podcast. I seek to shine a light on popular teachings and music in the church today and share what Scripture teaches on how we are to worship in spirit and in truth within the church gathering. My desire is to learn together with my listeners how Christians are to live lives ultimately as a pleasing worship to God. If you enjoyed this episode, I'd appreciate so much if you left me a review!   Thank you for listening! - Mac   Listen: Apple Podcasts: https://shorturl.at/IyDv6 Spotify: https://shorturl.at/fv7ee   Website: https://godlywhistleblower.podbean.com/   Sign up for the newsletter: https://rb.gy/huteir   Socials: https://www.facebook.com/godlywhistleblower https://www.instagram.com/godlywhistleblower https://www.tiktok.com/godlywhistleblower   Follow Mackenzie at: https://www.instagram.com/themackenziemorgan https://facebook.com/themackenziemorgan https://youtube.com/mackenziemorgan   Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/godlywhistleblower   Email: godlywhistleblower@gmail.com

Song Cover: Oceans by Hillsong United --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tarara/support

Send us a textHow do you recover from Church Hurt?  Lee Fields joins us this week to discuss Church Hurt. We get into his journey to recover and the reflections he has had now that some time and counseling have happened. In this episode you'll hear:1:00 Speculating about the Mike Tyson & Jake Paul fight3:15 Lee Fields joins 8:00 Lee's UFC fight story 10:00 What goes into pulling off production for a UFC fight?13:00 Five Truths and a Lie with Lee Fields 24:00 What's it like Mixing for Hillsong United? 25:00 Is every worship band the same right now? 32:30 How do you handle Church Hurt? 51:00 Can you confess and ask for help at church? 59:00 How do you separate how God sees you from how your church sees you? 1:03:30 Should I take this church production job? Advice. 1:10:00 What's Lee up to now? 1:16:00 Tech Takeaway: God didn't call a meeting to decide how he feels about you. 1:17:00 Lee's hot take on a mic 1:22:00 Church Tech Confessional: It was a freak out. Resources for your Church Tech MinistryDoes your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here.  Connect with us: Follow us on FacebookHang out with us on InstagramSee all the ways we can serve your church on our WebsiteGet our best gear sent to your inbox each Monday before it goes public via the Early ServiceAre you looking to score some in-ears this Black Friday? Then check out our one and only podcast sponsor: 64 Audio!We use their in-ears every time we record and we are super thankful to have them. You'll be glad you grabbed a pair! Check out their site here to shop all of their Black Friday deals. Use code BLACKFRIDAY24 to get 20% off our entire inventory.

Today we're joined by former Hillsong United members Ben Fielding and Reuben Morgan! They've just launched a new worship collective called CXMMXNS and we talk to them about their vision and why they're excited about the future of worship. Plus, we have the week's RELEVANT Buzz covering everything from the Christian rapper who will be on the new season of Hustle & Flow, to why Taylor Tomlinson got kicked off a Christian comedy tour, to a new study that says Gen Z loves staying home (and why that might be good for their health). And at the end of the show, we have your feedback about the weirdest things you've bought on the TikTok Shop!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today we're joined by worship artist Benjamin William Hastings! You probably know him from his years with Hillsong United, but now he's releasing some amazing solo music. We talk to him about his new project — and what he means when he says he's a "recovering Deconstructionist." Plus, it's an all-boys episode (we're sorry) and things go predictably off the rails. We have the week's Slices, and at the end of the show we have another edition of Ask the Cast!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

You land the perfect job and it's more money than you've ever seen before but you're miserable. What do you do? Is this what God wants for you?! This is the situation Skyler found himself in, right at the beginning of the pandemic. When everyone else was losing their jobs, he at least had one...but he wanted more in life. And it was a song and God's promise that gave him hope to go after his passion.To get in touch with host Aiden Grant, email aideng@hotmail.com or head to Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephan liebt Hillsong! Oder mindestens dieses eine Lied des Hillsong-Brands «United», das sogar dem reformierten Theologen eine Gänsehaut bereitet…;-) Wenige Monate nach Ausstrahlung dieser Folge von Ausgeglaubt ist der australische Megachurch-Brand «Hillsong» durch eine Podcastreihe unter dem Titel «Toxic Church» auch im deutschsprachigen Kontext in Verruf gekommen. Vorwürfe eines manipulativen oder ausbeuterischen Umgangs mit freiwilligen Mitarbeitern, Geschichten um fragwürdige Verwendung von Spendengeldern und schliesslich ein Skandal um die Affäre des New Yorker Hillsong-Pastors Carl Lentz trüben das Licht, das seit Jahren auf das Erfolgsmodell «Hillsong» fiel. Manuel und Stephan haben darüber eine eigene Folge von Ausgeglaubt aufgenommen, die ihr hier nachhören könnt – in dieser Folge hier soll es aber nicht um diese Vorwürfe gehen, sondern um ein besonderes Lied, das aus der Hillsong-Kirche hervorgegangen ist: Fast sieben Minuten lang ist die Hymne auf den Gott der Schöpfung und auf die Menschenliebe, die sich in Jesus zeigt. Sogar Stephan hat sich davon mitreissen lassen… Grund genug, euch die Folge nochmal ausdrücklich ans Herz zu legen… Hier die ursprüngliche Kurzbeschreibung dazu – viel Spass und Inspiration beim Hören! Dieses Lied konnte für einmal sowohl Manuel als auch Stephan begeistern. Mit «So Will I» hat das australische Worship-Kollektiv «Hillsong UNITED» eine eindrückliche, dichte, theologisch reiche Hymne geschaffen, die reichlich Anlass für Diskussionen gibt. Lässt sich von den Wundern der Natur wirklich auf Gott schliessen? Wie gesund ist es, sich die Menschenliebe von Jesus zum Vorbild zu nehmen? Und warum muss Manuel bei einer bestimmten Zeile des Liedes immer mit den Tränen kämpfen?

The End of It All Alisha EichEveryone goes through struggles and tough times in life. Everyone questions the “Why did this happen to me” feelings. Everyone knows they have a God given calling – but sometimes, “life just gets in the way.” Amen!That is what happened with our guest today.Alisha Eich developed a serious interest in singing, playing the piano, and writing music around the age of 11. Influenced by worship leaders such as Darlene Zschech, Delirious, Brooke Fraser, and Hillsong United during her teenage years, Alisha learned how to write music that is creative, authentic, and spiritual.Raised in a ministry-minded home, she was greatly influenced by her parents, with the emphasis in her home on using one's talents to serve God. This is a principle that continues to guide her today.She released some music a few years ago and then “Life” got in the way a bit. She got married, had four children… but the calling on her life persisted.Alisha Eich's newest solo single, “The End of It All,” (released on June 14th), speaks about the sovereignty and purposes of God amidst the chaos and struggles of life. The song weaves a narrative from creation in Genesis to our redemption in the New Testament, acknowledging God's eternal redeeming plan. Addressing daily struggles and emphasizing the importance of clinging to Jesus, Alisha reminds listeners that no matter what challenges arise, Jesus Christ remains a steadfast creator and friend. Amen.Help me welcome to the program, Alisha Eich! Alisha, thank you for taking the time to join us today. I do appreciate it!The first question I always start with is this… other than that brief information I just shared, can you tell us in your own words, “Who is Alisha Eich?”You grew up in a Christian home. I believe I read where your parents were in the ministry as well. Is that correct?How did your home life bear out in the music you created and performed growing up?You collaborated with your song, “The End of It All,” with Lloyd Nicks. How did you get connected with him to collaborate on this song? Have you worked with him before?You've been nominated for GMA (Gospel Music Association) Awards before. Is this one going to win you another nomination?I know being a wife and full time mother is time consuming… Are you about ready to go on the road with your latest release? What's the plans you have in regards to that?Alisha, this is all so interesting. And your latest song, “The End of It All” is absolutely amazing. How can someone obtain a copy of your song? Is it available on iTunes or something like that?If someone wanted to reach out to you, maybe to invite you to their church or an event, etc. Or just to ask a question or maybe to do an interview like this… how can they do that? How can someone get in touch with you?I'll put links to all of this in the show notes below.Folks, there is absolutely no way to replace what is in your heart. If you have Jesus in your heart, the music will reflect that. Amen. I find myself singing Gospel songs while cutting grass or just walking through the store.Now, I'm just singing them in my head…if I started singing them out loud, Brother Bob would probably be banned from going shopping… amen. I can't carry a tune to save my life… but…Alisha Aich sure can. Amen! You need to click the links down below and grab your own copy of her music – and especially her latest release, “The End of It All.” Amen!This music will set your soul free, Praise God!Drop down into the show notes, reach out to Alisha and be sure to grab your own copy of her music… especially her latest release, “The End of It All.” AmenCONTACT INFORMATION:Email: visionpr7@gmail.comWebsite: https://www.alishaeich.com/“The End of It All” -...

Maz is the new Aiden...kinda... sort of. On a very special episode, you'll meet radio rising star Maz Maio who has just been announced as the new drive host on Adelaide's Life FM. Sure we talk the inner workings of radio but pretty quickly things get deep and meaningful.To get in touch with host Aiden Grant, email aideng@hotmail.com or head to Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Worship Setlist:Wonder by Hillsong UnitedSong For His Presence by Hillsong WorshipBless God by Cody CarnesFrom Whom All Blessings Flow (Doxology) by Hillsong WorshipThank You Jesus For The Blood by Charity Gayle

Send us a Text Message.What were the early days of mixing for Hillsong like?James Hurley is a mix engineer who has worked with Hillsong, Kari & Cody, Mosaic and more. He joins us to discuss his early days with Hillson, live production albums and more this week on the ChurchGear Podcast In this episode you'll hear:1:00 The Guys Get Gue in their ears for InEars 5:45 James Hurley joins! [5 Truths & a Lie] 15:00 James's journey into church production 19:00 What was it like doing production for Hillsong United? 25:00 How “Live” are “Live Worship Albums”? 38:30 You can only pick one piece of gear for your setup. 40:45 How do you pay your church production people correctly? 1:03:00 Tech Takeaway: Love your neighbor as yourself 1:07:00 Church Tech Confessional: "We had budget leftover....so"  Resources for your Church Tech MinistryDoes your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can get Certified Church Owned gear here.  Connect with us: Follow us on FacebookHang out with us on InstagramSee all the ways we can serve your church on our WebsiteGet our best gear sent to your inbox each Monday before it goes public via the Early Service

"Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you. Keep straight the path of your feet, and all your ways will be sure." ~ Proverbs 4: 25-26 Blessed Carlo Acutis to become the first millennial saint: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/257780/carlo-acutis-to-be-first-millennial-saint-pope-francis-recognizes-miracle-for-canonizationJesus & Peter Chosen Scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7WWi65gb14"Fix My Eyes" For King & Countryhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yd2we03Sy4I"Oceans" Hillsong United https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GGFb6LcX3U

In today's devotional, we're going to look at the desire we all share for wonder. We serve an absolutely fascinating God – a God who has created a whole world to marvel us. May we set our eyes on him today by the power of the Holy Spirit, that our desire for wonder would be satisfied in relationship with our powerful and good God.   Our Scripture for today comes from Romans 1:22-23, and today's worship is Wonder by Hillsong UNITED. -- Thank you so much for listening to today's podcast, the longing for fascination. As you go about your day today, look for opportunities to have your longing for fascination satisfied in God. Allow yourself to take in the world around you, the grandeur of it as well as its fascinating details.    And tomorrow we'll take a look at our longing for beauty, and how God desires to satisfy it in meaningful ways every day.    Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him.  

All of us have insatiable desires that can only be satisfied in communion with our heavenly Father. The desire to be delighted in, for wonder, to behold glory, and to be someone great are driving forces within each of us. The desire to be fully know and fully loved, to be passionate, and to live a life of significance resound within each of us at the foundation of who we are. God created these desires knowing that they can only be fully satisfied in him—that they would be avenues to deeper relationship with him. As we look at each of these desires individually, I pray your heart would find its fulfillment in the loving nearness of your heavenly Father. The main concept for this week is derived from The Seven Longings of the Human Heart by Mike Bickle and Deborah Hiebert. Our Scripture for today comes from Isaiah 62:5, and today's worship is Touch The Sky by Hillsong UNITED. – Thanks so much for listening to today's podcast, the longing to be enjoyed.  If you haven't already, make sure to subscribe to the podcast so you won't miss a single opportunity for God to satisfy the longings of your heart this week.    Tomorrow we're going to take a look at our longing for fascination. You won't want to miss it.   Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him.   

As we wrap up this week focusing on tilling the soil of our hearts, today we're going to look at the role of hearing God's voice in living open and responsive to God. I know for a lot of us the idea of hearing God speak can be a confusing, sometimes too far out there subject. But as God's children, he wants us to live in communication with him. And through the Holy Spirit, you and I have the ability to hear God speak to our hearts.   May we discover today that we serve a communicative God who loves to talk to his people. And may his voice soften our hearts to receive all that he longs to give us.   Our Scripture for today comes from John 16:13. Today's worship is Here Now (Madness) by Hillsong UNITED. – Thank you so much for listening to today's podcast, the last in our week-long series on tilling the soil of our hearts. Tomorrow we begin a brand new series taking a deeper look at our topic for today. Every day in the next series we'll look at a new way God speaks, inviting him to deepen our understanding and experience of his voice moment by moment, day by day.    So make sure to subscribe to the podcast so you won't miss an episode of this important series. And rate and review the podcast so more believers just like you can find this space we're creating for God's presence.    Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him.  

Hoje vamos analisar uma das minhas músicas favoritas: OCEANS do HILLSONG UNITED. A letra é linda, a música é MARAVILHOSA e vale muito a pena aprendermos a letra completa. ‎ ‎ ‎ BLACK FRIDAY - INGLÊS DO ZERO AO CEM:

In our world, busyness is often praised and valued. But as motherless daughters, we often find that constant busyness and distractions only deepen our struggles and longing for peace. It may help distract us temporarily, but we need true healing. God can bring us peace and healing when we find true rest in Him.  This episode explores how healing it can be to slow down and rest in God's presence and word.Resources“Oceans” by Hillsong UNITED: https://open.spotify.com/track/3rIxnCByhbAz0cVglg1QVb?autoplay=truePodcast Episode highlights a blog from Danielle Ilacqua,https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/2017/07/30/resting/More information about volunteering with Motherless Daughters Ministry: https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/volunteer/Support the showThanks for listening! Find our podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon Music, and Audible. Also, find and follow the Motherless Daughters Ministry on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.

Through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus we have been afforded an opportunity to live an incredibly abundant life here on earth. Our God is nearer, more tangible, and has a greater ability to make his presence known than we've yet realized. He longs to make his children more in tune and aware of the depths of his love, guidance, empowerment, and nearness. He longs for our days here on earth to be marked by unveiled communion with him. As we look at what it is to live an abundant life here on earth, I pray that your heart will be awakened to the reality of God's presence and affection in your life.   Our Scripture for today comes from Matthew 6:34, and today's worship is Here Now by Hillsong United. – Thanks so much for listening to today's podcast, God cares about the present, the first in our week-long look at living an abundant life.    If you're looking for a practical way to practice being present today, one long standing spiritual practice is called breath prayer. Taking just a few minutes to focus on nothing but your breath, in and out, is a great way to learn how to focus on the present not just in prayer, but throughout the rest of your day.    Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him.  

Worship Setlist:Wonder by Hillsong UnitedHere as in Heaven by Elevation WorshipHoly Spirit by Jesus CultureWorthy of my Song by Maverick City MusicAnchor by Hillsong Live

Today we continue our weeklong focus on being a child of God, by looking at how God guides us throughout our life.   All of us long for, a need a guide through this life. In this journey, there are so many twists and turns, so many unknowns, so many roads we can take, we need a good, omniscient, and omnipotent guide to help us know which way to go.   May you sense the leadership of your loving Father today as we create space to receive his guidance.   Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 32:8-9, and today's worship is  Captain by Hillsong United. -- When you give to our Summer Initiative, you're helping with upcoming projects like:    Writing and editing of our brand new product line, First15 devotionals for kids, Translation of more resources into Spanish through Primeros15, Continued development and expansion of our website and app, and Production of the First15 podcast. And your gift will help us reach our goal of $216,584.   So please give to help us meet the Summer Iniative goal!.  

Worship Setlist:Take You at Your Word by Cody CarnesAs You Find Me by Hillsong UnitedI Give You My Heart by HillsongA Thousand Hallelujahs by Brooke Ligertwood

VERSE 1: You call me out upon the waters The great unknown where feet may fail And there I find You in the mystery In oceans deep my faith will stand CHORUS: I will call upon Your Name And keep my eyes above the waves When oceans rise My soul will rest in Your embrace For I am Yours and You are mine VERSE 2: Your grace abounds in deepest waters Your sovereign hand will be my guide Where feet may fail and fear surrounds me You've never failed and You won't start now BRIDGE: Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders Let me walk upon the waters Wherever You would call me Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander And my faith will be made stronger In the presence of my Saviour LAST CHORUS: I will call upon Your Name Keep my eyes above the waves My soul will rest in Your embrace I am Yours and You are mine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://comfortsounds.supportingcast.fm

Benjamin William Hastings leads worship with Hillsong United and has written some of the most popular anthems sung in the church today. He shares how a conversation with a stranger in the middle of a rainstorm helped unleash God's call on his life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another big hit against the church, Vanity Fair partners with FX to present another exposition against Hillsong. This week, Elijah and Collier review the final two episodes that dropped and discuss their frustration with the documentary overall.

Another big hit against the church, Vanity Fair partners with FX to present another exposition against Hillsong. This week, Elijah and Collier review the first two episodes that dropped. Weekly updates to follow!

May is here! Friend and fellow Desert Springs podcaster Mark Syhlowy joined our host Sarah Schalow in the studio to share his story. Mark cohosts The Now Life podcast with Shawn Jones and we're so glad that we got the opportunity to get to know him on a deeper level today. Mark begins his story by describing his childhood growing up in Buffalo, NY (Go Bills!). He explains that some of his earliest memories involve him struggling to feel loved and accepted. As early as 14 years old, the feeling and pressure of wanting to belong led him to become involved with drinking and things of that nature. Mark continued on in that lifestyle until finally in his early 20s some people around him started placing their trust in Jesus and he soon came to know the Lord as well. Though Mark experienced salvation it was a process to let go of certain things in his life, but it was from that moment that he felt the redemption of Christ beginning to work. Mark continued to do his best to follow the Lord, seeking Christian community and surrounding himself with people that could help him grow. He moved to Arizona in the early 2000s and started attending Desert Springs shortly after. We don't want to give it all away here, but we really appreciate Mark's vulnerability. You're going to hear his heart on multiple struggles and the way he feels the Lord is continuing to redeem him through them. He also shares that his children are the some of the greatest examples of how he has seen Christ's love. You will certainly see the thread of redemption in Mark's story and will be encouraged to remember the worth that we have in Christ; there is nothing or no one that is too far gone. The Now Life podcast: https://www.dscchurch.com/the-now-lifeShawn Jones' Stories Collective episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4OuNAKEDp73agvxkFVXevV?si=816c1aa44aa1490ePhoenix Rescue Mission: https://phoenixrescuemission.orgHighlands by Hillsong UNITED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkbxP0rxt6EWould you please subscribe and leave us a review? This will help our podcast reach more people! We'd love it if you'd share this podcast with your friends on social media and beyond. Join us next Wednesday to hear another story of God's faithfulness!

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.

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.

What was it like mixing for Hillsong United? James Rudder joins the podcast to tell us about his adventures with Hillsong United, his favorite gear and he even has a few Mick Jagger stories! In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Mosh pits and sitting next to The Edge 6:45 Getting lucky in Vegas and Table Tennis with guns!12:10 Winning five bucks off MickJagger 18:45 How did James Rudder land the United mixing gig?22:00 James's favorite venues he's mixed Hillsong United 25:00 James's go to console 26:30 Analog gear vs. plugins 30:00 Disaster moment: The console was thunderstruck 35:30 The truth of the touring life 39:00 Touring Life -> L-Acoustics  42:00 Immersive Audio 53:45 Hearing a Hillsong United song after months of prep57:00 Tech Takeaway on keeping to the plan on SundayPlugs:   Hangout with James on Instagram. Resources for your Church Tech MinistryDoes your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can get Certified Church Owned gear here.Connect with us: Follow us on FacebookHang out with us on InstagramSee all the ways we can serve your church on our WebsiteGet our best gear sent to your inbox each Monday before it goes public via the Early ServiceWe're hiring a Tech Director at ChurchGear! Check out the job posting here.

March 13, 2023 | Daniel Harris preaches from Psalm 8 during the first week of our new series, "Lifted." In these messages, we will analyze six worship songs and how they reflect against Scripture. For this week, we are looking at "So Will I" from Hillsong United and unpacking the meaning of worship.For more information about The Vue, visit www.bellevue.org/college.  If you've liked what you've heard in this message, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify.

God's presence is real, full of love, and completely transformational. It takes what was broken and brings healing. It takes what was lost and guides us to our rightful place in the Father. It satisfies the weary, brings light to the darkness, and pours out the refreshing rain of God's love on the dryest, deepest parts of the soul. Today we're beginning a new series, focusing on deepening our understanding and practice of God's presence by focusing on the reality of his presence. May God open our eyes and hearts to see and sense his nearness in a meaningful way today. Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 139:7-8, and today's worship is Here Now by Hillsong United. -- Thank you for listening to today's podcast.   As someone who's seen God use First15 in your own life, we imagine you'd appreciate the opportunity to pay it forward.    That's why we want to invite you to become a First15 Monthly Partner!   The amount of your monthly donation isn't what matters. What matters is knowing that every dollar you give helps create content to help more believers connect with God each day. Because the more lives are changed by an encounter with God, the more we'll see God's kingdom come on earth.   We'd love to send you a copy to say thanks for your donation of $25 or more today.   So please request your copy today at supportfirst15.org — and thank you for your donation to help create more content that helps more people connect with God each day!  

Want to become a more consistent leader, every single day? Don't miss our latest podcast episode!  In this episode, we sit down with Jad Gillies of Hillsong UNITED to discuss how to unlock daily leadership excellence.  Jad shares practical tips and strategies for developing your leadership skills and leading with excellence on a daily basis.  Discover the power of daily habits and routines to help you stay focused, energized, and motivated as a leader.  Whether you're a worship leader, pastor, or just looking to improve your leadership skills, this episode is for you.  Find out more about Worship Online and how we can serve you and your worship team at WorshipOnline.com  Mentioned in the Episode UNITED's New Release ---  If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast.  Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast!  The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.  Hosted & Produced by Josh Kluge  Backing Tracks by Johnluke Lewis 

Fullness of life and surrender are inextricably linked. As we begin to wrap up our week on diving into the fullness of life, today we'll explore the concept of surrendering to Jesus. May you be encouraged instead of burdened and take whatever next steps necessary to give Jesus your all. Our Scripture for today comes from Matthew 10:39, and today's worship is I Surrender  by Hillsong UNITED feat. Lauren Daigle.  -- Thank you for listening to today's podcast.   As someone who's seen God use First15 in your own life, we imagine you'd appreciate the opportunity to pay it forward.    That's why we want to invite you to become a First15 Monthly Partner!   The amount of your monthly donation isn't what matters. What matters is knowing that every dollar you give helps create content to help more believers connect with God each day. Because the more lives are changed by an encounter with God, the more we'll see God's kingdom come on earth.   So please consider becoming a First15 Monthly Partner today. Visit supportfirst15.org to make a donation — and thank you for your generosity!    Thanks again for listening, have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him.   

How do a couple of church kids from New Zealand and Australia end up stewarding one of the biggest movements of God that this generation has ever seen? In this episode, we sit down with Jad and J.D. of Hillsong United to answer that question.   United has just released the expanded edition of their latest album, Are We There Yet? The album name encapsulates a season of soul-searching for United as the band's home church, Hillsong, has undergone seismic leadership changes. Through the transition and the turmoil, the songwriters, pastors, and worshipers that make up United have continued to be laser-focused on the same truths that have carried them for over 20 years.   No matter where you are in your own faith journey, we know that this conversation will encourage you to keep looking towards eternity — and listening for the voice of God along the way.    Stream Are We There Yet? expanded edition at united.lnk.to/arewethereyetIB, and be sure to catch the accompanying videos on YouTube.   This show is sponsored by lifeaudio: https://www.lifeaudio.com/    If you're struggling and in need of support, visit: HeartSupport Death2Life Teen Hopeline Beneath the Skin To Write Love On Her Arms   Follow Hillsong United: Website Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter Apple Music Spotify   For more Trevor Talks: Spotify Apple Music Google Podcasts Instagram FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the last devotional of this series on God's pursuit of our hearts, we're wrapping it all up by looking at what it means to live from the heart. There are so many places to live from, so many different ways to go about a day. But God, in his power and love, wants to free us to live from the heart, to share with the world who we truly are, and how he is fully meeting with us. May God use our time today to empower us to advance his kingdom in meaningful, authentic ways. Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 62:8, and today's worship is Heart Like Heaven by Hillsong United. -- Thank you for listening to today's podcast. As someone who's seen God use First15 in your own life, we imagine you'd appreciate the opportunity to pay it forward.  That's why we want to invite you to become a First15 Monthly Partner! The amount of your monthly donation isn't what matters. What matters is knowing that every dollar you give helps create content to help more believers connect with God each day. Because the more lives are changed by an encounter with God, the more we'll see God's kingdom come on earth. So please consider becoming a First15 Monthly Partner today. Visit supportfirst15.org to make a donation — and thank you for your generosity!  Thanks again for listening, have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him.

Jonathon "JD" Douglass from Hillsong UNITED joins us to talk about what the worship team has been up to lately. Plus, the cast dives into a hopeful church study, an AI-generated show that's currently in hot water, a new Lollapalooza docuseries, future technology and so much more.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Worship Setlist:Take You At Your Word by Cody CarnesAnother in the Fire by Hillsong UnitedA Thousand Hallelujahs by Brooke LigertwoodLiving Hope by Bethel MusicRattle by Elevation Worship

Ben Hastings from Hillsong UNITED joins Matt McCoy to talk about his new solo album, songwriting and more!

As we focus this week on boundaries for life and vision, today we'll explore what it would look like to have the right priorities in place in our relationship with God. Many of us live as though God has a long list of expectations for us to meet. Today may God's priorities for us become our own, and may we set the necessary boundaries in place to keep our priorities in the correct order.   Our Scripture for today comes from John 15:4, and today's worship is What I See by Hillsong UNITED. -- The Songs Tell the Story, the 25 day Advent devotional is perfect for starting on December 1st and ending on Christmas Day!  Each reading only takes a few minutes and the stories behind how these Christmas hymns came to be are sure to make you hear & sing them in a whole new way. You and your family will want to listen to the songs with a newfound appreciation for how God worked to bring such timeless songs into our yearly celebrations of the gift of Christmas. Our hope is that each story reveals more of God's heart for you in this season and renews your sense of wonder for the birth of our Savior. So make sure to grab your copy at first15.org/advent while it is still available and to ensure you can begin reading it on December 1! ---- Tomorrow/Today is Giving Tuesday, the one day a year when the world focuses on unleashing radical generosity.   And what better cause is there to be radically generous about than helping people connect with God?   A generous donor has offered a $8,500 Matching Grant to help reach the $157,929 Giving Tuesday goal.   This means any gift you give today will be DOUBLED.   You and I were made to connect — with others, and most importantly, with God. But many people struggle to find a devotional resource that's easy to understand and relatable to daily life.   This is why First15 exists, and I assume it's why you're part of this growing community. You can give your Giving Tuesday gift and have it doubled by visiting supportfirst15.org!

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As we continue this week allowing the parables of Jesus to speak directly to our situations, mindsets, and core beliefs about who God is, today we'll dive into the parables of the hidden treasure and valuable pearl. Upon learning about God forsaking everything to find us, we'll assess our own hearts and see what they value most in this life. Open your heart today and choose to take an honest look. You might be surprised at what you find.   Our Scripture for today comes from Matthew 13:44, and today's worship is Treasure by Hillsong UNITED. -- The Songs Tell the Story, the 25 day Advent devotional is perfect for starting on December 1st and ending on Christmas Day!  Each reading only takes a few minutes and the stories behind how these Christmas hymns came to be are sure to make you hear & sing them in a whole new way. You and your family will want to listen to the songs with a newfound appreciation for how God worked to bring such timeless songs into our yearly celebrations of the gift of Christmas. Our hope is that each story reveals more of God's heart for you in this season and renews your sense of wonder for the birth of our Savior. So make sure to grab your copy at first15.org/advent while it is still available and to ensure you can begin reading it on December 1!

In today's devotional, we're going to look at the desire we all share for wonder. We serve an absolutely fascinating God – a God who has created a whole world to marvel us. May we set our eyes on him today by the power of the Holy Spirit, that our desire for wonder would be satisfied in relationship with our powerful and good God.   Our Scripture for today comes from Romans 1:22-23, and today's worship is Wonder by Hillsong UNITED. -- The Songs Tell the Story, the 25 day Advent devotional is perfect for starting on December 1st and ending on Christmas Day!  Each reading only takes a few minutes and the stories behind how these Christmas hymns came to be are sure to make you hear & sing them in a whole new way. You and your family will want to listen to the songs with a newfound appreciation for how God worked to bring such timeless songs into our yearly celebrations of the gift of Christmas. Our hope is that each story reveals more of God's heart for you in this season and renews your sense of wonder for the birth of our Savior. So make sure to grab your copy at first15.org/advent while it is still available and to ensure you can begin reading it on December 1!

Even though they come from different backgrounds, Jason Clayborn and Stephen McWhirter found their love for Jesus and their love for Christian music as common ground for them to come together, especially at a time when there is racial turmoil in the US and across the world. When they came together from two very different church music cultures (gospel and worship), what came out was something creative and full of life. In 2020, the two recorded Choir Sessions (featuring, Glory Hallelujah), afterwards they released the Christmas Single, Born A King, which was featured on the Chosen TV series Christmas Special (alongside such artists as Chris Tomlin, For King and Country, and Hillsong United). Jason and Stephen have been working together ever since, with albums like, Highest Praise (2021), and now their newest release, Rapha (2022), which they perform at the end of the episode. HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL GET ON TODAY'S EPISODE 05:12 How did Jason and Stephen connect and start writing songs together? 13:00 What does it mean to live out unity? 21:21 Stephen and Jason share how this partnership started during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic 33:31 Jason and Stephen talk about who their mentors in life are 43:56 Jason and Stephen talk about their songs God Be Yourself, and Plans 49:36 Jason and Stephen perform an acoustic version of Rapha WE HOPE THIS SONGWRITING TIP HELPS YOU Stephen says, “Ultimately as Christian songwriters, in my opinion, it's about hearing the songs already written in heaven and bringing them to Earth.” CONNECT WITH JASON AND STEPHEN Website - https://worshipjesus.life/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/stephenmcwhirter Facebook - http://facebook.com/stephenmcwhirtermusic Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jasonclayborn44/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stephenmcwhirter/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/search?lang=en&q=Stephen%20mcwhirter CONNECT WITH MUSIC CITY ACOUSTICS For a special deal, make sure you mention "THE CHIZPOD" when you place your first order. Website - https://www.musiccityacoustics.com/ Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/musiccityacousticsnashville/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/musiccityacoustics/ CONNECT WITH NASHVILLE CHRISTIAN SONGWRITERS Nashville Christian Songwriters - www.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com Kingdom Songwriters Academy - www.kingdomsongwritersacademy.com  Facebook - www.facebook.com/nashvillechristiansongwriters/ Instagram - www.instagram.com/nashvillechristiansongwriters/ Twitter - twitter.com/NCSsongwriters SUBSCRIBE TO THE SONG REVOLUTION PODCAST Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/song-revolution-with-john-chisum/id1220274942 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6uIIh5kJrEjP6oxmJDKqHP  If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast! ABOUT THE SONG REVOLUTION PODCAST The Song Revolution Podcast exists to empower you through valuable songwriting insights, inspiration, and interviews with some of the greatest songwriters, producers, arrangers, artists, and creatives in the industry and beyond. Find out more at https://www.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com/song-revolution-podcast/

Through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus we have been afforded an opportunity to live an incredibly abundant life here on earth. Our God is nearer, more tangible, and has a greater ability to make his presence known than we've yet realized. He longs to make his children more in tune and aware of the depths of his love, guidance, empowerment, and nearness. He longs for our days here on earth to be marked by unveiled communion with him. As we look at what it is to live an abundant life here on earth, I pray that your heart will be awakened to the reality of God's presence and affection in your life. Our Scripture for today comes from Matthew 6:34, and today's worship is Here Now by Hillsong United. --   If you've wrestled with making Bible study a consistent habit of spiritual formation, A Light Unto My Path will inspire and encourage you to drink more deeply from the unending well that is the Bible.  A Light Unto My Path will answer these 7 critical questions:  Why do we read the Bible? How was the Bible created? Why do we need to interpret the Bible? What is the Bible about? What are the best tools for studying the Bible? What can I learn from others? How can I learn for myself?   I love that the goal of this book is not to learn more about the Bible (even though you will), but to better understand the Bible as one of the primary ways God seeks to have a relationship with us today.  Get your copy today  at supportfirst15.org!

Jonas Myrin is a Grammy-winning songwriter, and today he shares how he stays inspired to write fresh and unique worship lyrics.  Jonas has written songs recorded by some of the biggest names in Worship, like Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman and Hillsong United.   In this podcast episode, you'll learn about his creative process & how he overcomes writer's block.  What Jonas shares today is more than just a little songwriting trick. It's a way of life that oozes out beautiful perspective and concepts, that become some of the greatest songs.   Mentioned in the Episode  Jonas Myrin's Single "Mountains"  ---  If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast.  Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast!  The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.  Hosted & Produced by Josh Kluge  Backing Tracks by Johnluke Lewis 

Today we continue our weeklong focus on being a child of God, by looking at how God guides us throughout our life. All of us long for, a need a guide through this life. In this journey, there are so many twists and turns, so many unknowns, so many roads we can take, we need a good, omniscient, and omnipotent guide to help us know which way to go. May you sense the leadership of your loving Father today as we create space to receive his guidance. Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 32:8-9, and today's worship is Oceans by Hillsong United. -- From now until August 26th we are offering a bundle of two printed First15 devotionals: Grace + Grow for your donation of $40 or more.    With the Grace + Grow Bundle you can: Grow in your connection to the vine, and experience the transformation that comes from a life lived with God! Experience a fresh glimpse into the life-giving grace of God!   Grace and Grow will take you through 8 weeks of quality time with the Lord & explore topics like: The freedom we find in God's grace The power of forgiveness towards yourself and others How to walk honestly before God How to follow God's direction for your life   You don't have to do this alone. We're here to help. And it's a privilege to help you make space that only God can fill.    Know that your donation will go on to impact the lives of believers around the world who use First15 resources daily.    Get your copy at supportfirst15.org! 

As we arrive in the middle of this week-long focus on hearing from God, today we're going to look at the role of Creation in God speaking to us as his children. Throughout human history mankind has gone to nature to get a deeper sense of the divine. And I believe that when we open our ears to hear what God is declaring to us through that which he's made, we'll find a wonderful avenue to stay in communication with our heavenly Father. May God reveal his heart today to speak through his Creation. And may our hearts be stirred to listen. Our Scripture for today comes from Romans 1:20, and today's worship is So Will I (100 Billion X) by Hillsong United feat. Taya Gaukrodger. -- We are so excited to share our latest worship song, Coming Through, featuring Jeremiah Brinkley! Check it out on the various streaming platforms here or over at our YouTube channel, here! -- There are two things you and I need most: secure connection and unconditional love.  It's impossible to live with confidence unless we have the sense of self that comes from secure connection with our heavenly Father. And it's impossible to fully love ourselves and others unless we experience and trust in the unconditional love of the one who gave us life.  We pray our printed devotionals, Closer and Love, help people like you experience the connection and unconditional love available to you in God every morning.   Everything changes when we live from a place of secure connection and unending love. Get your copy at supportfirst15.com!