Brilliant singer/songwriter Dane Joneshill speaks with Aaron about how we should think about artistry in ministry. In terms of our creativity: why should we move from from generalities to specificity? From perfect resolution to faithfully living in the tension? There’s even a deep cut reference from Randy Newman you’re going to need to track down.Bumper music is “Long Way Around” from his great album, “Everything that Rises Must Converge.”
How can we become our full selves without becoming full of ourselves? How do we grow in confidence without slipping into arrogance? How should we see humility in light of our remarkable identity? Author Dan Kent talks us through his new book.
Aaron sits down with Todd Fields from Worship Circle to talk about worship, inspiration, & astronomy.
Brett is the worship pastor at North Point Community Church outside Atlanta, GA. 10 years ago Brett graduated from our brand new worship school, and in this episode he shares some of what he learned in that time, and he’s learned since that time. He’s got several very helpful words for leaders, worship pastors, and songwriters in this conversation. “Leadership isn’t a ladder…“, “You take care of your depth…“, and Brett’s prayer every Sunday morning will stick with you.Music featured in this episode: “Refuge” and “Sons and Daughters”, both led by Brett Stanfill.
Cameron Walker sits down with Lauren Settembrini, to discuss her journey with the Enneagram, a personality assessment the Worship School uses for spiritual growth. Lauren is part of the local 10,000 Fathers team in Atlanta and serves as one of the Worship Pastors at Grace Snellville. Be sure to catch the bonus clip on the end for a funny story! For more information about 10,000 Fathers, visit: https://worship.school
Aaron goes into the studio with Matt to talk about his brand new hymns record, out today, called “His Mercy is More.” In this episode we get to hear 3 of the tracks off the record, 2 of which were co-writes with Aaron (“Lord Have Mercy” and “Magnificent Marvelous”).
Our good friend Glenn Packiam has released his 5th book, called “Blessed Broken Given: How Your Story Becomes Sacred in the Hands of Jesus”; Glenn (along with Paul Baloche) co-wrote one of our favorite worship songs called “Your Name” back in the day, and today we got to talk about some of the great content in the new book.
Today marks the release day for our newest single, “Won My War,” featuring Taylor Breen. Taylor (and Aaron Keyes) wrote this new song and in this episode we get to talk all about the songwriting process, the lyrical and musical composition, and get into a discussion with several great insights regarding songwriting with Pete James, our dear friend from 10,000 Fathers Europe School, and Aaron’s co-writer on “King Forevermore (God the Uncreated One)” and “Thank you for Fathering Me.”
Dee and Jenn Wilson sit down with Aaron to discuss the current state of music in the Church and some ways in which we can broaden our perspective.
Aaron chats with Matt Miles of the Jesus Collective and shares a conversation between Greg Boyd and Bruxy Cavey from the inaugural Jesus Collective meeting in Washington DC.
A conversation with Gravity Leadership.
In this space we let go of anything from the day that needs to be left behind. These failures or offenses are burned up with the setting sun. We also use this time to receive more deeply anything from the day that God has spoken to us through our various interactions. This is a time to pray what is known as the prayer of Examen, which is a prayer of surrender, to be searched and known by God. It often involves becoming aware of the presence of God, reviewing or remembering your day with gratitude, recognizing your need for God and receiving his love and power, and finally, looking forward to the coming day with hope. We are reminded of the words of Psalm 139:23-24 – “Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” One example of the prayer of Examen is written by Richard Foster in his book Prayer. “Precious Savior, why do I fear your scrutiny? Yours is an examen of love. Still I am afraid… afraid of what may surface. Even so, I invite you to search me to the depths so that I may know myself – and you – in fuller measure. Amen.”
Addi Panter and David Walker sit down to discuss the techniques around maintaining proper vocal health and strength along with the spiritual perspective of finding your voice.