The Writing Worship Podcast - For Worship Songwriters

Hosted by Sharon Byrd, Krissy Nordhoff, Eric Nordhoff

The Writing Worship Podcast is a trusted resource for Kingdom-minded songwriters.  Now hosted by one of our amazing mentors, Sharon Byrd, we have over 160 episodes of all things writing worship.  Hear about songwriting craft, the songwriter personality test, co-writing, theology, industry insight, how to develop a songwriting culture in your church, and more!  Visit WritingWorship.co and get connected.

  1. May 27

    The Power of Story with Haylie Allcott

    Haylie is a singer-songwriter and producer who loves creating music that feels as inviting as sitting around the hearth with friends, as epic as going on an adventure with kindred spirits, and that tells the truth in as honest a way as she knows how. She loves collaborating with like-minded creative folks on a variety of musical genres. She has a special love for Celtic and traditional folk music as well as writing singer-songwriter, worship, folk, and pop genres. Connect with Haylie HERE Listen to Haylie's Music HERE Take the Songwriter Personality Test This simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com  Apply now for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship.  Our foundational course for all songwriters.  Over 700 worship songwriters have taken and graduated from the 9-week cohort-based mentorship program.  You can apply on the WritingWorship.co website. Support the show Take the Songwriter Personality Test Follow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on Facebook Read the Writing Worship Book by Krissy Nordhoff Writing Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved. Learn more about how to... Apply for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship Develop your songwriting craft with the Ultimate Songwriter Development Bundle (All our Courses + eBooks in one great price)

    44 min
  2. The Craft of Longevity with Stacey Willbur

    Apr 29

    The Craft of Longevity with Stacey Willbur

    Industry Music Publishing Veteran, Stacey Willbur has worked for many of the top music publishing houses in Nashville, her heart and passion for aspiring songwriters, artists, and songs have opened the door for many creatives throughout her career.  Her experience started at EMI Christian Music Publishing in 1997, Stacey was a part of pioneering the WorshipTogether brand and growing the publishing team. The EMI family led her to their Country division where she worked with songwriters including Chris Stapleton, John Paul White, Kelly Lovelace, Brad Crisler & Jamie O’Neal. Serving as Senior Creative Director, at BrentwoodBenson/Capitol CMG for 8 years, she had the honor of working with some of the industry's top Christian writers & artists- Ben Glover, David Garcia, Chris Stevens, Kari Jobe, Mandisa, Chris Sligh & Chris Tomlin.  Desiring to use her wealth of knowledge to create services for other companies, Stacey transitioned into the role of VP Publishing/A&R with Full Circle Music partnering with Grammy Award Winning Songwriter/Producer Seth Mosely to create industry-leading training platforms and programs to serve, train, teach and raise up aspiring music professionals in pursuit of their dream in the music industry. To further this passion, Stacey established a "Women In The Music Industry" community where she currently mentors, guides & encourages young ladies who are entering their first jobs in the music industry.  In January of 2021 Stacey took the helm of Head of Publishing at the newly formed TIM Publishing with Christian Music Industry Legends - Chris Tomlin & Jason Ingram. The fast growing company currently has 11 songwriters with #1 Songs by TobyMac, MercyMe, Chris Tomlin and Phil Wickham They lead with passion to bring Hope, Encouragement and Healing with the songs that they are writing and sharing with the world.  Connect with Stacey on Instagram! Take the Songwriter Personality Test This simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com  Apply now for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship.  Our foundational course for all songwriters.  Over 700 worship songwriters have taken and graduated from the 9-week cohort-based mentorship program.  You can apply on the WritingWorship.co website. Support the show Take the Songwriter Personality Test Follow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on Facebook Read the Writing Worship Book by Krissy Nordhoff Writing Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved. Learn more about how to... Apply for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship Develop your songwriting craft with the Ultimate Songwriter Development Bundle (All our Courses + eBooks in one great price)

    43 min
  3. The Nearness of God in Grief

    Apr 15

    The Nearness of God in Grief

    Morrissa Nicole is a multi-award-winning Canadian Christian artist, actress, and communicator recognized for her pure vocals and message of hope. Introduced to five, she is a classically trained pianist and vocalist, winning her first national song competition at just seven years old. Competing in a national competition for music acting led Morrissa to Nashville, TN, where she released her self-titled debut EP wit hit single What If. The project led to performances across Canada, Jamaica, and the Her 2023 EP, Devotion, featuring "Psalm 16," reached listeners worldwide and led to co-hosting and appearances on 100 Huntley Street, The 700 Club Canada, Legacy M and more. In 2024, she followed with Ready, highlighted by the collaborative anthem to Receive" and her first radio tour across Canada and the U.S. Her favorite saying is, "Perfection doesn't live here, grace does" She attributes all her success, and all that is to come, to the glory of Jesus. With a heart for Christ, a passion for people, and a powerful, evocative voice, this is only the beginning for Morrissa Nicole. Connect with Morrissa Nicole here and here! Take the Songwriter Personality Test This simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com  Apply now for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship.  Our foundational course for all songwriters.  Over 700 worship songwriters have taken and graduated from the 9-week cohort-based mentorship program.  You can apply on the WritingWorship.co website. Support the show Take the Songwriter Personality Test Follow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on Facebook Read the Writing Worship Book by Krissy Nordhoff Writing Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved. Learn more about how to... Apply for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship Develop your songwriting craft with the Ultimate Songwriter Development Bundle (All our Courses + eBooks in one great price)

    34 min
  4. Falling In Love With The Craft

    Apr 1

    Falling In Love With The Craft

    Josh Miller is a worship leader, songwriter, and producer based out of San Diego, CA. Growing up a pastor’s kid, he found himself learning guitar, piano and drums while still in diapers and leading worship at the early age of ten years old. Josh has been ushering people into the presence of God and writing songs for the Bride, aiming to lead rooms back into the awe and wonder of Who Jesus is. He has led worship in a variety of different spaces – at his father’s church of 100 people until the age of 18, the Rock Church (Pastor Miles McPherson), Point Loma Nazarene University, Saddleback Church (Pastor Rick Warren), and now leads on rotation at Jesus Culture, San Diego. Josh is signed to Jesus Culture and Capital CMG as a songwriter and is thrilled that he gets to partner with churches, artists, and movements around the world. Connect with Josh on Instagram Take the Songwriter Personality Test This simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com  Apply now for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship.  Our foundational course for all songwriters.  Over 700 worship songwriters have taken and graduated from the 9-week cohort-based mentorship program.  You can apply on the WritingWorship.co website. Support the show Take the Songwriter Personality Test Follow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on Facebook Read the Writing Worship Book by Krissy Nordhoff Writing Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved. Learn more about how to... Apply for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship Develop your songwriting craft with the Ultimate Songwriter Development Bundle (All our Courses + eBooks in one great price)

    49 min
  5. Mar 4

    Forging Your Tribe with Meg Ammons

    Meg Ammons is the founder of Mercy Tribe Music, a nonprofit community that champions female Christian songwriters primarily through retreats and recording. She has over 30 years of experience in worship and ministry—and an even longer life of songwriting—bringing a grounded perspective on creativity, spiritual formation, and the intersection of music and ministry especially geared to women. She also continues to release her own music as part of her personal creative calling. She and her husband, TJ, pastor Generation Church Palm Harbor on Florida’s Central Gulf Coast, where they live with their three children. Connect with Meg on Instagram! All things Mercy Tribe Music Take the Songwriter Personality Test This simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com  Apply now for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship.  Our foundational course for all songwriters.  Over 700 worship songwriters have taken and graduated from the 9-week cohort-based mentorship program.  You can apply on the WritingWorship.co website. Support the show Take the Songwriter Personality Test Follow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on Facebook Read the Writing Worship Book by Krissy Nordhoff Writing Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved. Learn more about how to... Apply for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship Develop your songwriting craft with the Ultimate Songwriter Development Bundle (All our Courses + eBooks in one great price)

    44 min
4.8
out of 5
34 Ratings

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The Writing Worship Podcast is a trusted resource for Kingdom-minded songwriters.  Now hosted by one of our amazing mentors, Sharon Byrd, we have over 160 episodes of all things writing worship.  Hear about songwriting craft, the songwriter personality test, co-writing, theology, industry insight, how to develop a songwriting culture in your church, and more!  Visit WritingWorship.co and get connected.

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