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Worship Online Podcast (For Worship Leaders)
Hosted by Worship Online · EN
If you lead worship, this is for you.
Built from the experience of training 150,000+ worship leaders and musicians, the Worship Online Podcast gives you practical leadership insight, musical clarity, and real conversations about what it actually takes to build a healthy worship team.
No fluff.
No vague inspiration.
Just tools to help you lead better every week.
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Holly Brand: The Pastor's Daughter Who Hated Church (and Won The Voice)
1w ago00:22:00Tap to summarizeWhen you step onto the platform, it is easy to think about the setlist, the key changes, the vocal parts, the transitions, and whether the moment is landing. And of course we focus on Jesus. But what if we miss this very important thing? Everybody in the room is carrying something. In this episode of the Worship Online Podcast, Holly Brand shares her story of growing up in Mississippi, competing as Miss Mississippi, joining Team Kelly on The Voice, and now writing Christian music that is connecting with people in deeply personal ways. She talks about comparison, identity, and the difference between performing for people and worshiping before God. This conversation is a powerful reminder that worship leaders are not just leading songs. They are helping people encounter Jesus in the middle of real pain, real questions, and real life. Listen now and be reminded why your leadership matters. Worship Online is your new secret weapon for preparing each week. With detailed song tutorials and resources, you and your team will save hours every single week, and remove the stress from preparing for a set. Try a free trial at WorshipOnline.com and see the transformation! Mentioned in the Episode Miss Mississippi Holly on The Voice If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com. We want to know 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! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.
Transcribe →How to Get Your Church to Sing w/ Philippa Hanna
2w ago00:26:40Tap to summarizePhilippa Hanna grew up singing in social clubs across Yorkshire, England, raised in a family where music was everything. She was pursuing a professional music career by her early twenties, but something was missing. Then at 21, she walked into a small church and a fearless, unpolished worship leader named Godfrey Birtle changed everything. Not because he was impressive. Because he was free. In this episode of the Worship Online Podcast, Philippa shares what that moment taught her about what worship leaders actually carry, why fearlessness matters more than polish, and why she believes her job is not done until the congregation is singing. Not watching. Not nodding. Singing. She also talks about her new album Magnificent, co-written and recorded with Israel Houghton, and what she has learned leading worship across cultures, generations and continents. This conversation will challenge the way you think about your role on Sunday. Listen now. Worship Online is your new secret weapon for preparing each week. With detailed song tutorials and resources, you and your team will save hours every single week, and remove the stress from preparing for a set. Try a free trial at WorshipOnline.com and see the transformation! Mentioned in the Episode Magnificent Album If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com. We want to know 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! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.
Transcribe →When Worship Becomes Your Identity (Big Mistake) w/ Andrew Holt
3w ago00:27:37Tap to summarizeYou might be leading worship for the wrong reason… and not even know it. Andrew Holt has been leading worship since he was 12 years old. He built his life around it. And then one day he realized he had no idea who he was without it. In this episode of the Worship Online Podcast, Andrew shares how chasing ministry became a substitute for simply being a son of God. He talks about the season that broke him open, what he learned pouring lattes at a coffee shop at 5am, and why he could not be trusted with what God had in store until he could honestly say God was enough without the platform. Andrew is the worship pastor at The Belonging Co in Nashville, where he has spent 10 years building one of the most respected worship teams in the country. But this conversation is not really about Nashville. It is about the thing that trips up worship leaders everywhere, at every church size, at every level. Your identity is not earned. It is received. 🎧 Listen now and lead from the right place again. Worship Online is your new secret weapon for preparing each week. With detailed song tutorials and resources, you and your team will save hours every single week, and remove the stress from preparing for a set. Try a free trial at WorshipOnline.com and see the transformation! Mentioned in the Episode The Belonging Co The Belonging Co College If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com. We want to know 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! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.
Transcribe →Why Your Private Worship Matters More Than Sunday w/ Bella Taylor Smith
May 700:20:09Tap to summarizeMost worship leaders know how to lead a room. But what happens when no one's watching? In this episode, worship leader and winner of The Voice Australia, Bella Taylor Smith shares honestly about her personal rhythms with God, the struggle to stay consistent, and how private worship shapes public leadership. From her salvation story at a worship night to navigating platform after winning The Voice, Bella brings both depth and practicality. We also dive into her two-part project—FOR THE HOUSE and FOR THE HOME—and why she believes worship isn't just for church, but for everyday life. If you want more authority, authenticity, and connection when you lead… it starts here. 👉 Don't miss this one. Worship Online is your new secret weapon for preparing each week. With detailed song tutorials and resources, you and your team will save hours every single week, and remove the stress from preparing for a set. Try a free trial at WorshipOnline.com and see the transformation! Mentioned in the Episode For the House For the Home If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com. We want to know 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! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.
Transcribe →Why Excellence in Worship Is a Lie w/ Stephen Brewster
Apr 3000:22:19Tap to summarizeWhat if everything you've been told about "excellence" in worship is actually holding your church back? In this episode, Stephen Brewster shares a perspective that might challenge everything you've built your ministry around: excellence isn't the goal—authenticity is. From leading creative teams at high-impact churches to working with groups like Elevation Worship and SEU Worship, Stephen reveals why chasing production value, trends, and comparison can quietly disconnect you from what actually matters—ministering to your people. If you've ever felt the pressure to "measure up" to what you see online, this conversation will reset your mindset and refocus your leadership. Listen now to discover how to lead a worship ministry that actually connects. Worship Online is your new secret weapon for preparing each week. With detailed song tutorials and resources, you and your team will save hours every single week, and remove the stress from preparing for a set. Try a free trial at WorshipOnline.com and see the transformation! Mentioned in the Episode The Harmony Group Josh Holiday Episode If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com. We want to know 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! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.
Transcribe →You're Leading Worship Every Week… But Missing This w/ Alexander Pappas
Apr 2300:31:15Tap to summarizeYou can lead worship every week… and still feel like something's off. Not the sound. Not the songs. Something deeper. In this honest conversation, Alexander Pappas pulls back the curtain on what many worship leaders quietly wrestle with —identity, pressure and the fear that what we're doing isn't actually changing anything. After decades in ministry, he shares: The transition period after Hillsong's big shift Why tying your identity to the stage will always fail The difference between leading moments vs. building faith What worship is actually meant to do in your life This isn't just about leading better—it's about lasting longer. 👉 If you lead worship or serve in ministry, you need to hear this. Worship Online is your new secret weapon for preparing each week. With detailed song tutorials and resources, you and your team will save hours every single week, and remove the stress from preparing for a set. Try a free trial at WorshipOnline.com and see the transformation! Mentioned in the Episode Sunday – Alexander Pappas That's The Power --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com. We want to know 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! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.
Transcribe →The Identity Crisis Most Worship Leaders Ignore w/ Alexandra Osteen
Apr 1600:22:13Tap to summarizeMost worship leaders think their problem is skill, confidence or pressure. It's not. In this episode, Alexandra Osteen from Lakewood Music reveals the deeper issue most leaders never address: identity. Because when you don't fully know who God created you to be, everything else feels harder—leading, preparing, even showing up on Sundays. Alexandra shares how her journey—from growing up in the church to leading at Lakewood—helped her move from uncertainty to confidence in her calling. You'll learn why identity shapes everything you do on stage, how to stop comparing yourself to other leaders, and what it looks like to lead from a place of peace instead of pressure. If you've ever questioned whether you're "good enough" to lead… this episode is for you. 👉 Listen now and step into who you're called to be. Mentioned in the Episode House of Worship We Speak to Nations Worship Online is your new secret weapon for preparing each week. With detailed song tutorials and resources, you and your team will save hours every single week, and remove the stress from preparing for a set. Try a free trial at WorshipOnline.com and see the transformation! If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com. We want to know 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! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.
Transcribe →You Might Be Leading Worship Wrong w/ Trip Lee
Apr 900:29:50Tap to summarizeMost people think worship is about their personal connection with God. But what if that's only part of the picture? In this conversation, Trip Lee joins Keith Elgin to break down a biblical vision of worship that many churches have lost—one where we are not just singing to God, but shaping each other. You'll learn: Why singing together is part of discipleship How modern worship culture drifted toward preference and performance What happens when we remove participation from the room How to lead worship that actually engages people, not entertains them This is a must-listen for worship leaders who feel like something is missing… even when everything sounds great. 👉 Listen now and lead worship differently this weekend. Mentioned in the Episode BRAG Worship Jesus Muzik Worship Online is your new secret weapon for preparing each week. With detailed song tutorials and resources, you and your team will save hours every single week, and remove the stress from preparing for a set. Try a free trial at WorshipOnline.com and see the transformation! If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com. We want to know 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! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.
Transcribe →Lead Worship Without a Mic w/ Brandon Coker
Apr 200:34:17Tap to summarizeWhat if you've been thinking about worship leadership all wrong? In this episode, Brandon Coker, drummer, songwriter (Death Was Arrested), and longtime member of North Point Worship, shares what it looks like to lead worship without ever holding a mic. This conversation goes beyond platform and spotlight. It's about: Serving the song instead of showcasing skill Staying rooted in the local church Leading with consistency, not visibility And shaping worship moments from behind the scenes Whether you sing, play, or lead—this will challenge how you see your role on the team. 👉 Listen now and rediscover why staying planted might be the most powerful move you can make. Mentioned in the Episode Death Was Arrested Victory Chant If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com. We want to know how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Worship Online is your new secret weapon for preparing each week. With detailed song tutorials and resources, you and your team will save hours every single week, and remove the stress from preparing for a set. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at WorshipOnline.com! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.
Transcribe →The Hidden Problem in Your Worship Team - 10 Ways to Fix It
Mar 2600:20:20Tap to summarizeMost worship leaders focus on building better teams by improving skill, tightening transitions, and raising the level of excellence. But what if the real issue isn't what you see? In this episode, we uncover the hidden problem that quietly weakens worship teams—even the talented ones—and why it has nothing to do with ability. If your team feels healthy on the surface… but something still isn't clicking, this conversation will open your eyes. You'll learn: The hidden issue that turns teams into "just a band" Why most leaders build their teams in the wrong order Keith's "Worship Pyramid" Framework and how it changes everything 10 practical ways to build a stronger, more unified team If you want a worship team that lasts—not just sounds good—this is for you. Mentioned in the Episode Andy Stanley Book Keith's Framework Loop Community Blog If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com. We want to know 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! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.
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