The Worship Catalyst Podcast
The Worship Catalyst Podcast is a podcast designed to train and inspire you to be a more godly leader. Each season, Austin and a co-host dive into different topics about worship.
Season 1: Sports & Worship Leading w/co-host Stephen Handley
Season 2: From Attending to Encountering God w/co-host Corey Coogan
Season 3: What Worship Leaders Need to Know from Seminary w/co-host Stephen Handley
The Worship Catalyst Podcast is produced by Worship Catalyst. A non-profit ministry that serves churches through training, mentoring and coaching worship leaders and their teams.
For more information:
Website: www.worshipcatalyst.com
Facebook: facebook.com/worshipcatalyst
Instagram: instagram.com/worshipcatalyst
Youtube: youtube.com/worshipcatalyst
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The Worship Catalyst Podcast used to be called the Worship Leader Essentials podcast! You can still find all previous episodes here!
Episodes
133 episodes
How to Build the Team of Your Dreams: The 3 Covenants
Season 5: How to Build the Team of Your DreamsEpisode 1: The 3 Covenants: End Workplace Conflict & Build TrustNot every person on every team gets along—and that can derail the mission fast. In this episode of the Worship Catalys...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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26:10
Perspectives from the Pew: What Does A Church Member Expect From A Worship Pastor?
What does a church member expect from his pastor and other staff? What relationship with God does he expect church leaders to have? And how does he want pastors to join him in his evangelistic efforts? These are some of the questions Austin Rya...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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32:42
Perspectives from the Pew: What Theology are we Missing in our Songs
Are we singing the right things? If someone came to our church and listened to our song list for 6 months, would they capture the basic core theologies of the church and scripture? Many worship songs include the themes of grace, love, hope, hea...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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29:23
Perspectives from the Pew: Hearing the Holy Spirit While Leading Worship
Hopefully every worship leader and pastor wants to lead in the power of the Holy Spirit. Hearing His voice and knowing that He is leading in us and through us is the only way we want to lead. But…are you leading that way? And what is the patter...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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30:38
Perspectives from the Pew: The Worship Pattern that Facilitates True Worship
Is your church service more like the cry of Israel to God or a high quality professional presentation? Is it possible to have both? In this episode of the Worship Catalyst Podcast, Austin sits down with Joe Penovich and looks at scriptures that...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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23:49
Perspectives from the Pew: Leading Worship IN and WITH the Holy Spirit
Has worship music become a counterfeit of the Holy Spirit? Do you ever feel like you are leading well, but it doesn’t feel led or empowered by the Spirit of God? In this episode of the Worship Catalyst Podcast, Austin begins a conversation with...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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26:59
Digging Deep: 5 Questions to Answer when Planning Your Services
Planning worship services that truly serve your congregation requires wisdom and intentionality. In our final episode, we're addressing five essential questions every worship leader should consider when planning services. Your answers to these ...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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23:46
Digging Deep: Writing Great Songs for Your Church
For those called to write songs for the local church, today's episode is crucial. We're exploring seven fundamental principles of worship songwriting that you must never forget. Whether you're just starting or have been writing for years, these...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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21:15
Digging Deep: 7 Spiritual Disciplines of Every Worship Leader
A worship leader's effectiveness flows from their personal walk with God. In this episode, we're diving into seven essential spiritual disciplines that will sustain and strengthen your ministry. These timeless practices will deepen your relatio...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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26:41
Digging Deep: 7 Influential Worship Leaders
From the early church to modern worship movements, certain leaders have shaped how we approach worship. Today, we're exploring seven influential figures whose insights and examples continue to guide worship ministry. Their stories will inspire ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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25:26
Digging Deep: 4 Reasons Your Worship Team Must Prioritize Evangelism
Why should evangelism be at the heart of your worship ministry? Today, we're examining four compelling reasons your team needs to embrace evangelism as a core value. Discover how worship and outreach naturally flow together in God's kingdom wor...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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32:36
Digging Deep: 8 Practical Ways to Lead Your Music Teams
Excellence in worship doesn't happen by accident. In this episode, we're sharing eight practical strategies to build and nurture an exceptional worship ministry. From rehearsal techniques to team dynamics, you'll gain tools to elevate your ense...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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26:10
Digging Deep: 4 Things Worship Leaders MUST Know About Theology and Ecclesiology
Understanding the church and its beliefs isn't just for seminary students. Today, we're breaking down four essential concepts about theology and ecclesiology that will deepen your ministry's impact and help you lead with greater theological cla...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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26:00
Digging Deep: 6 Ways to Disciple Your Worship Team
Your worship team is more than just a group of musicians – they're disciples on a journey. Today, we're exploring six powerful ways to cultivate spiritual growth within your team. Discover how to transform your rehearsals and other connection p...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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23:41
Digging Deep: 6 Action Steps for Guiding the Worship Ministry
Every worship leader knows that building a thriving ministry takes more than musical talent. In today's episode, we're diving into six practical action items that will help you guide and grow your worship ministry with purpose and vision. Get r...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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27:20
Digging Deep: 4 Truths Worship Leaders Need to Know from Old and New Testaments
Welcome to Season 3 of the Worship Catalyst Podcast! This series is called Digging Deep, where we're uncovering essential seminary wisdom for worship leaders. In the first episode, Austin and Stephen are laying the foundation by exploring four ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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22:40
BONUS: How to Implement A Producer in Your Church Services
So…you have said YES to incorporating a producer into your weekend services. Great choice! In this second episode in our producer series, we will take a dive into the kind of people you’re looking for to coordinate your services, some best prac...
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Episode 2
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25:12
BONUS: 4 Reasons You NEED a Producer for Your Church Services
The time has come! We have a solution for you that will help maximize your own personal leadership gifting each and every weekend service. If you help lead a big church, small church, medium church, old church, new church or any other kind of c...
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Episode 1
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26:45
From Attending to Encountering God: What to Say Between Songs
Most worship leaders struggle knowing exactly what to say between songs. It is challenging to focus on music, the congregation, the team, and their conversation with God all the while trying to say something meaningful. In this episode, Austin ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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23:32
From Attending to Encountering God: 4 Things we MUST Know About Worship
In helping people encounter God as we praise Him together, it’s important that leaders, as well as people in the congregation, understand what the Bible actually says about worship. It can be overwhelming because the Bible mentions worship hund...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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29:53
From Attending to Encountering God: 5 Ways to Generate Energy in Your Services
Sometimes church feels like a celebration…other times it feels like a funeral. In either case, it helps people encounter God when there is energy. So, where does energy come from in a service…and what can we do as leaders to help foster an ener...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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32:19
From Attending to Encountering God: 19 Creative Ideas for Your Worship Services
Are you fresh out of creative ideas for your worship services? In the last episode, Austin and Corey talked about how God made our brains to learn, urging us to use the creativity God has given us to tell His story in beautiful ways. But, where...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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36:37
From Attending to Encountering God: The Science of Boredom
Have you ever wondered why some people seem disconnected in your church services? Are there some things we can do to help them encounter God? In this episode, Austin and Corey discuss how God, the great neuroscientist, made our brains to learn ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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28:21
From Attending to Encountering God: How to Pick Songs that Help People Encounter God
What we sing matters. In this episode, Austin and Corey discuss the various aspects of song selection from tempo to topic to how your specific congregation connects to a various theme. Choosing the right songs can definitely help your congregat...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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28:32
From Attending to Encountering God: 7 Ways to DIS-engage Your Congregation
There are some great ways to engage your congregation and some great ways to DISengage them. In this episode, Austin and Corey discuss seven things we sometimes do which inadvertently fight against helping our congregations encounter God. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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26:23