Kristi Leigh

One of the highlights in yesterday’s Praise & Worship Playlist was a themed grouping of songs, encouraging us to behold God with wonder. I’ve collected that lineup in a Spotify Playlist for you! It includes brand new releases from Matt Redman, Paul Baloche, Belonging Co., Meredith Andrews and more — plus, classics like “Indescribable”, “God of Wonders”, and “Hallelujah Jesus”. I encourage you to take some time to give attention and focus to God in a fresh and intentional way. These songs, led by wonderful leaders, can help!

Today’s playlist has themes of wonder and new mercies every day. Plus, twin spins from Hillsong United, Chris McClarney, David Leonard, and John Mark & Sarah McMillan–and new music from Matt Redman, Brian & Jenn Johnson and MoveSomebody.

Kristi Leigh 
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This morning’s playlist includes lots of new songs from Rend Collective, Chris McClarney, MoveSomebody and a bunch from Matt Redman’s new release “Let There Be Wonder”! Plus, clips from my recent conversation with Cory Asbury. (You can hear the whole thing on the Praise & Worship Podcast, Episode 5)! I do have his very latest, the acoustic rendition of “The Father’s House” in today’s lineup.

Plus, some little song sets with encouraging reminders in the lyrics, focusing on God moving even in the winter season of our lives — and his new mercies and great faithfulness.

Kristi Leigh, WJTL DJ

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Stream Cory’s episode on SoundCloud, Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

Cory Asbury has had a big week. He posted a blog with answers to all the big questions he’s getting lately about his time off in 2019, including a break from social media. He also shared a collection of family video clips about that Year of Surrender. As far as music, his new single, “The Father’s House” released studio and acoustic versions (last Friday and today, respectively.) One more contribution to the frenzy: an appearance on WJTL’s Praise & Worship Podcast! We talk about his experience from giving it all up to his fruitful return. Plus, the lizards in Texas, how God moves in seasons and when the rest of the new album will release.

I hope it encourages you! (And enjoy the sounds of his family throughout. I felt it was appropriate to keep them in.)

Kristi Leigh, WJTL DJ

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Find the WJTL Praise & Worship Podcast Episode 4 with Nathan Horst on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and SoundCloud.

Praise & Worship Podcast Episode 4 features special guest, Nathan Horst of Life Center Worship and Attic Studios–both in Harrisburg, PA. (Formerly of SisterBrother, too!) I loved talking studio gear, tempo, worship leading, cappuccino-making and more with Nathan. He’s detail-oriented, great with adjectives, and drops lots of songwriting tips through our conversation. Plus, some motivational ideas to get your kid to practice that instrument you’ve rented! We also follow up on the last episode, and compare notes with David Leonard.

On a personal note, Life Center is my home church. I’ve sung the songs we talk about for years–and love the stories behind the house favorites. Life Center Worship released their official Debut EP last year, and some new songs are on the way soon! Get a little heads up on them in this episode, and stream the Debut EP until then.

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Today’s lineup features an excellent variety of ADJECTIVES in the lyrics, describing God in so many ways: Matchless, Wonderful, Extravagant, Amazing, Great, Fascinating, Breathtaking and Indescribable (to name a few). 

I also have some songs to share from NATHAN HORST (of SisterBrother, Life Center Worship and Attic Studios in Harrisburg)—he’s my special guest on the new Praise & Worship Podcast EPISODE 4, which will release Tuesday.

Plus, MINI THEMES:

-Songs celebrating our Maker and Life-giver, who knit us together in the womb. (Psalm 139) 

-Lyrics reminding us how high, deep, wide God’s love is. (Ephesians 3)

And, BRAND NEW RELEASES (just out Friday): 

-“King Jesus” by Matt Redman

-“Spirit Lead Me / Spirit Break Out” by Influence Music & Michael Ketterer (feat. Kim Walker-Smith)

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Praise & Worship Podcast Episode 3 features special guest, David Leonard! Singer/Songwriter, Worship Leader, Producer–he’s a Dove Award winning unstoppable generating force of creativity. We talk about filming a music video with his dad, corporate versus individual worship songs, and breaking away from the keyboard on MercyMe’s 2020 tour. Plus, miscarriage from a man’s perspective: how it feels and what helps.

On a personal note: David Leonard‘s album, “The Wait”, was huge for my husband and me. If you know our story, you know Sam was diagnosed with testicular cancer right after we were married. I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer a couple years later. Doctor’s said we had a one in a million chance at having a baby. It was 7 years before our son, Josiah, was born with some help from IVF. We say (hands down!) infertility is harder to go through than cancer. You might also know that last year: after trying and waiting for even more years, we got pregnant–but it was ectopic, which meant emergency surgery and incredible shock. Pain like that threatens to destroy you. But, surprisingly God has encouraged us deeply, reawakening our hearts and our hope! After that hardest hit yet, we feel more compelled than ever to share and encourage you. We know so many can relate. For me, songs are essential in this process. Lyrics give you voice while music does its work on your soul. If you are in this boat too, I’d love to share this conversation with you. You can find it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and SoundCloud. I pray it helps you feel more hope (and less alone).

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Today’s playlist is filled with super singable songs of worship:  “Way Maker”,”How Great Is Our God”, “Who You Say I Am”, “How He Loves”, “No Longer Slaves”, “Great I Am”, “It Is Well” and many more. The whole lineup is below.

By the way, the Praise & Worship Podcast is available now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Episode 1 Paul Baloche, Episode 2 Matt Goss and Episode 3 coming this Tuesday!

Kristi Leigh, WJTL DJ

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Highlight Playlists on Spotify (another one coming this week!)

New in 2020: more ways to connect with Praise & Worship on WJTL!

Follow @WJTLradio_PNW on Instagram for Worship Song of the Day details, new release information, tips for worship leaders, themes in the works and personal encouragement. You’ll also get a heads up on WJTL’s Praise & Worship Podcast, which you can find on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and SoundCloud. Episodes are up now from Paul Baloche and LCBC’s Matt Goss–and more are coming soon.

And if you love a theme as much as I do, I’m making highlight playlists on Spotify. The first one for 2020: “Fixed & Focused“. It’s loaded with songs from this week’s program, encouraging us to keep our eyes on Jesus: the Author & Perfector of our faith.

Listen, Sing, Follow, Subscribe — I’d love to connect with you!

Kristi Leigh, WJTL

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2020 is such a good year for optical puns. I’m sure you’ve heard a few already! At WJTL, we’ve dubbed 2020 the Year of Vision. It’ll be our daily focus. So, the first big Praise & Worship themed playlist is: Fixed & Focused! Listen for lyrics encouraging us to keep our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfector of our Faith.
Kristi Leigh, WJTL DJ

Kristi@WJTL.com

*NEW* WJTL Praise & Worship Podcast! Episode 1 (Paul Baloche) and Episode 2 (LCBC’s Matt Goss) available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and SoundCloud.

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