Ever had those moments in church where God is calling you to sway slightly from your perfectly planned service structure? Of course you have. If you haven’t, are you REALLY listening? James and Dustin talk through planned spontaneity and how

42 - To All Christians, Dead or Alive.

Sep 18th, 2019 32m 15s

Well, well, well. Here we are again. Today James and Dustin talk through the life as worshippers through different stages of their walks. Are you living up to heavenly expectations? Check this out and see. ----------------- The Worship Podcast

41 - There's No "I" In Team. But There Is In "WORSHIP"!!!

Aug 28th, 2019 32m 48s

Ever wonder about the arguments that happen over “I, we, they, Him” in songs? Ohhhh we do. We put the debate to the test as James and Dustin talk through what the appropriate verbiage to use in worship really is. Check it out! -----------------

40 - You Suck. How to Deal with Critics.

Aug 14th, 2019 26m 7s

Taking criticism can be tough. It can also come from many different people in your life, family, leaders, peers and even your congregations. How you deal with the critics is a topic we all have to deal with at some point in our lives, so James

39 - Communism or Consumerism. We Report, You Decide.

Aug 1st, 2019 29m 36s

So, you want church to be all about you right? Well, I guess that IS how we got you in the door. What are the dangers of a consumerism society within the church, and specifically your worship team? James and Dustin dive in to this topic and wha

38 - How to Discipline Your Team ... is spanking still allowed?

Jul 17th, 2019 22m 46s

Today we talk through that terrible, horrible, uncomfortable word; Discipline. How do you effectively correct or discipline your team when/if it’s needed? Should it really come down to that? Oh boy. James and Dustin dig deep into the realitie

37 - The Comparison Game (Part II)

Jul 2nd, 2019 20m 51s

That’s right - it was so good we decided to hit it again! Plus, we got some awesome feedback from some of our listeners, so here we go again, the Comparison Game: Part Deuce! ----------------- The Worship Podcast is powered by All About Worshi

36 - The Comparison Game

Jun 19th, 2019 29m 14s

Comparison. We all do it. Even if we don’t want to - and fight it as best we can - it’s an easy trap to fall into. James & Dustin talk through the dangers of comparing yourselves to others, especially in worship! What questions should you ask y

35 - The Power of Sound ... Guys

Jun 5th, 2019 28m 42s

On this episode we caught up with our friend, local worship leader, sound guy, producer, business owner and father of five (busy guy!) - the wonderful Chris Clayton. Chris helps us understand the minds of some of the most important members ...

34 - Holy Hirelings

May 22nd, 2019 21m 56s

John 10:12,13 says "He who is a hired hand, and not a shepherd, who is not the owner of the sheep, sees the wolf coming, and leaves the sheep and flees, and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. He flees because he is a hired hand and is no

33 - Mother's Day Fundamentals

May 10th, 2019 34m 59s

So, how DO you get your church to respond? Apparently (according to Easter services) it’s easy to get people in the door, but how do you get those "pesky few, hard-headed Christians" to engage in the wonderful worship you are providing?! James

32 - Two Words; Holy Spirit

Apr 24th, 2019 28m 20s

Holy Spirit. Two words we like to throw around but what does it really mean to be led and move everyday with the guidance and counsel of this person. Is he a person? Should we be paying more attention? James and Dustin discuss this important t

31 - The Motivation Station

Apr 10th, 2019 33m 9s

How do you keep your team motivated? Is it even a thing? Should we HAVE to keep people motivated to love Jesus? Interesting thought. Check out this weeks podcast where James and Dustin discuss the day to day, week to week surrounding getting pe

30 - New Songs, Schmoo Songs. What's the Point?

Apr 1st, 2019 19m 35s

Today James and Dustin talk through these little tools of the trade - songs. Look, we know there are thousands of songs to pull from, some hip, some need replacements, but do we really need new songs? Don’t we have enough? Time to put the set l

29 - Worship Without the Stage

Mar 18th, 2019 22m 26s

Can you worship without the stage? What is the point of worship? James and Dustin answer a question from you guys about creating that mindset of worship in a small community. Listen in now! ----------------- The Worship Podcast is powered by Al

28 - Managing Young Creatives

Mar 1st, 2019 22m 1s

Managing creatives can be a tough job, throw in the element of youthfulness and it can be downright chaotic! So, how should we managing those wanting to be all they can for God without all the wild and crazy, or is the wild and crazy a good thi

27 - Discipleship. Connecting in a World of Disconnect.

Feb 13th, 2019 24m 46s

This week James and Dustin talk through the importance of discipleship and how it can strengthen our day lives. Do we really need it? How does true discipleship function? See what the guys have to say in this weeks episode. ----------------- T

26 - HELP! My Pastor is a _________!

Jan 31st, 2019 31m 26s

This episode we went LIVE! With special guest Michael Farren, we discuss working with different leaders, and different personalities and strengths those people have in leadership. It begs a big question, "how can you best communicate with

25 - Worship Culture: How Skinny Are These Jeans Gonna Get?

Jan 17th, 2019 28m 50s

Dustin and James talk about the current worship culture. Big topic right? They talk through image and what the culture of worship looks like, and maybe what it should (and could) look like. You won’t want to miss the insights here from some of

24 - New Year, Old You?

Jan 2nd, 2019 19m 56s

Welcome to 2019!! Today we're talking about the top New Year's Resolutions! And guess what? They're very similar to 2018 :) Which begs the question, are we doing ourselves any favors with making new resolutions? But it is still good to set

23 - Christmas: Time for the Big Show! I mean ... Jesus!

Dec 19th, 2018 23m 12s

Christmas, a time for reflection and awe for the upcoming…PRESENTS!! Wait, what? Just kidding, its for Jesus. Right? Join James and Dustin as we talk about the stresses of the Christmas season and how best to overcome it. ----------------- T

22 - Q&A: You didn't ask for it, so here it is.

Dec 5th, 2018 34m 53s

Dustin and James answer YOUR most pressing questions. On this episode we cover everything from distractions to multiple services, being the authority to playing at the back of the church. You won’t want to miss these tips on living a better ch

21 - Keep the Change! Embracing the Uncomfortable

Nov 21st, 2018 28m 39s

Change is a part of life, they say ... then why do we tend to struggle with it? Whether in your personal life, your professional life or anywhere else, change can be uncomfortable. In today's episode, Dustin and James talk about change from

20 - That 'aint right! When Worship Teams Behave Badly

Nov 7th, 2018 37m

Have you ever had a worship team member that just goes too far? We have. And one of them may be on this show! Join Dustin, James and special guest, Erica, as we talk about how to best manage your worship teams in the most dire situations. B

19 - Holy Distractions Batman! - Dustin Smith & James Galbraith

Oct 24th, 2018 28m 45s

Today Dustin and James talk about all those pesky little distractions during worship. Is flag waving, pottery and painting true expressions of worship? I mean…really? Can someone be too loud during our praise and worship sets? Are these really