YWAM’s Circuit Riders are in Lancaster this Wednesday – Saturday! They’re on their Jesus People Tour: serving the community with local nonprofits, sharing the Gospel on the streets, and gathering for worship at Petra Church in New Holland. Click here to find all the info and to register. Check out the latest episode of the Praise & Worship podcast for an interview with Lancaster County’s own Corey Heck and worship leader Lucas McCloud! They share good news testimonies and stories behind the songs on the new Circuit Rider Music album JESUS PEOPLE!
Happy Mother’s Day! This week’s playlist is themed for the occasion, with lots of songs from worship leading moms and some mini themes including Wonderfully Made, Songs for the Household and a Floral mini theme, too!
My latest guest on the Praise & Worship Podcast is Matt Greiner! He’s a founding member and drummer for metalcore band August Burns Red, and is starting up a new worship band in Lancaster called Clay Collective. Matt joined me to talk about the heart of this group and share stories behind the songs of their debut album “Living Stones” (out April 4th!)
The latest guests on WJTL’s Praise & Worship Podcast are Tiffany and Davide of Elevation Rhythm! They were so fun-sharing their hearts on collaborating as a team, songwriting for youth, processing the past year and telling stories behind their latest singles “Quiet”, “IYKYK” and “Walk On Water”. Plus, Davide shares tips you can use to up your dance moves and even broke out into song several times in the interview! Watch the interview below or find the link to your favorite podcast platform: Spotify & Apple Podcasts & SoundCloud & Google Podcasts
This week’s Praise & Worship Playlist is inspired by my conversation with Brian & Jenn Johnson and their latest songs “God Of Revival” and “Sing His Praise Again”. That means mini-themes of revival and stirring up praise in our hearts to the One who makes a way! Check out the lineup below. And enjoy the video interview right here on my blog or find the podcast on your favorite platform! Here are all the links to this episode on my Instagram page–or find the audio version on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud and more. Or copy this RSS link to search for it wherever you listen to podcasts: https://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:761337088/sounds.rss
Brian & Jenn Johnson of Bethel Music are my latest guests on the Praise & Worship Podcast! This convo is packed with all the latest details: on their song “God Of Revival”, Jenn’s forthcoming book “All Things Lovely”, their encouragement to worship leaders these days and most recent finds, foods, hunts and more! Plus, track Jenn’s brilliant strategy for keeping the kids happy during a Zoom interview. Watch below, on WJTL’s YouTube Channel or my Instagram page–or find the audio version on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud and more.
I caught up with Centricity Music singer/songwriter Chris Renzema on Groundhog Day: the perfect occasion for a conversation about seasons and learning how God works as we observe nature’s process! In 2020, he released the album “Let The Ground Rest”–and in 2021, he put out the “Let The Ground Rest B-sides” EP! Chris’ latest music is rich with lyrics encouraging listening hearts to hold on for the harvest. (The instrumentation, especially the strings, conveys that potential, too!) Chris and I talked about the standouts: “Springtime”, “Not Finished Yet”, “Tear My House Down” and the title track. He shared stories behind the songs, what he’s gotten out of his own music after its release and the thing that makes him feel like he’s having a good gig.
Today’s playlist is filled with Christmas songs of worship from Chris Tomlin, Meredith Andrews, Hillsong and more. Our lineup includes local artists like Philip Herndon and Life Center Worship—and brand new songs from Planetshakers and Paul & Hannah McClure! Their new project, “Christmas Morning” is out now with wonderful Christmas worship songs to hear and watch. Here’s a link to the whole video version on YouTube.
Global Disciples‘ NationsWorship event is happening this Friday, November 20th at 7:30 p.m. EST! You’re invited to join this live online celebration with worship leaders, artists, and musicians from around the world, sharing the language of heaven and worship as one.
Sandra McCracken wrote an extra special brand new song. It will premiere during NationsWorship, involving musicians from various nations playing their part. She joined me to talk about the heart of “Stand As One” and the importance of worship in this season.
I also caught up with some of the worship leaders involved, including Elissa Lee of Victory Church right here in the listening area–and Shandy Satya from Jakarta, Indonesia.
Many of the songs we sing at church have a story. I think of them kind of like a banner flown after a battle is fought and won. The writer has been through so much to get to the point where they can sing those words! So, join me to hear the worship leaders tell their stories on the Praise & Worship Podcast.
Whether you’re a worship leader, or someone who loves to worship, knowing these stories brings the songs to life even more and gives us even more reason to sing!
Today’s lineup includes a “Victory Over the Grave” mini-theme! Plus, a New Release Roundup with Bethel Music, North Point Worship and Bright City.
Here’s the link to the #GravesIntoGardensChallenge funny video I mentioned.
This week I caught up with Paul McClure of Bethel Music, who shared so many good things: a report on his recent 34th birthday, his love of golf, worship leading tips, perspective on navigating tough times, and allllll about the recent Bethel Music 17-song live worship project “Revival’s In The Air”!
I also talked with devotional music singer/songwriter Jon Guerra last week, and the visual album of his latest record, “Keeper of Days” is out everywhere! Here’s a link to watch.
