Worship Online Podcast (For Worship Leaders)

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If you lead worship, this is for you. Built from the experience of training 150,000+ worship leaders and musicians, the Worship Online Podcast gives you practical leadership insight, musical clarity, and real conversations about what it actually takes to build a healthy worship team. No fluff. No vague inspiration. Just tools to help you lead better every week.

  1. 2D AGO

    Lead Worship Without a Mic w/ Brandon Coker

    What if you've been thinking about worship leadership all wrong? In this episode, Brandon Coker, drummer, songwriter (Death Was Arrested), and longtime member of North Point Worship, shares what it looks like to lead worship without ever holding a mic. This conversation goes beyond platform and spotlight. It's about: Serving the song instead of showcasing skill Staying rooted in the local church Leading with consistency, not visibility And shaping worship moments from behind the scenes Whether you sing, play, or lead—this will challenge how you see your role on the team. 👉 Listen now and rediscover why staying planted might be the most powerful move you can make.   Mentioned in the Episode Death Was Arrested Victory Chant   If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com. We want to know how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Worship Online is your new secret weapon for preparing each week. With detailed song tutorials and resources, you and your team will save hours every single week, and remove the stress from preparing for a set. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at WorshipOnline.com! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

    34 min

  2. MAR 26

    The Hidden Problem in Your Worship Team - 10 Ways to Fix It

    Most worship leaders focus on building better teams by improving skill, tightening transitions, and raising the level of excellence. But what if the real issue isn't what you see? In this episode, we uncover the hidden problem that quietly weakens worship teams—even the talented ones—and why it has nothing to do with ability. If your team feels healthy on the surface… but something still isn't clicking, this conversation will open your eyes. You'll learn: The hidden issue that turns teams into "just a band" Why most leaders build their teams in the wrong order Keith's "Worship Pyramid" Framework and how it changes everything 10 practical ways to build a stronger, more unified team If you want a worship team that lasts—not just sounds good—this is for you.   Mentioned in the Episode Andy Stanley Book Keith's Framework Loop Community Blog If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com. We want to know how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at WorshipOnline.com! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

    20 min

  3. MAR 19

    When Obedience Feels Like Losing Everything w/ Brooke Nicholls

    What happens when obedience to God costs you the dream you spent years building?  In this episode of the Worship Online Podcast, Keith sits down with worship leader, songwriter, and author Brooke Nicholls to talk about the unexpected reality of following God when it leads somewhere you didn't plan.  Brooke shares the deeply personal story of leaving a thriving career, moving across Canada to pastor a church, and wrestling with the painful feeling that everything she had built was being stripped away.  But what she discovered on the other side completely changed how she understands blessing, calling, and the presence of God.  If you're a worship leader, musician, or ministry leader who has ever wrestled with comparison, platform, calling, or surrender, this conversation will speak directly to your heart. Plus Brooke shares some practical things she has implemented at her multi-site church.  You'll learn: Why success in worship ministry can be dangerously misleading How God often works through the crushing of our plans  The one promise that actually defines biblical blessing  Listen now and be reminded why we lead worship in the first place.  Worship Online is your new secret weapon for preparing each week. With detailed song tutorials and resources, you and your team will save hours every single week, and remove the stress from preparing for a set. Try a free trial at WorshipOnline.com and see the transformation!     Mentioned in the Episode  Brooke's Devotionals  Brooke's Music    If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com. We want to know how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast.  Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at WorshipOnline.com!  The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

    23 min

  4. MAR 12

    How Elevation Rhythm Found Its Sound w/ Josh Holiday

    What does it actually look like to build a new sound in worship ministry? In this episode, Keith sits down with Josh Holiday to talk about the creative journey behind Elevation Rhythm, the story behind songs like "Goodbye Yesterday" and the challenge of building something fresh inside an already established ministry. But this conversation goes deeper than music. Josh shares why community has to come before platform, how to develop young worship leaders with grace and why courage matters so much when God is asking you to create something that people do not understand yet. If you are a worship leader, musician, songwriter, or creative serving inside someone else's vision, this episode will encourage you to stay faithful, stay humble, and keep showing up. Listen now and share this episode with someone on your team who needs this reminder.   About Josh Holiday Josh Holiday is a songwriter, producer, and creative leader based in Charlotte, North Carolina. He serves on the team at Elevation Church and is widely known as the creative force behind Elevation Rhythm, the youth-driven worship movement connected to Elevation Worship. Josh has helped shape some of the most recognizable songs coming out of the next generation of worship music, including tracks like Goodbye Yesterday and other Rhythm favorites that have connected with young people and churches around the world. His work blends fresh production, honest songwriting, and a deep commitment to serving the local church. Beyond writing and producing, Josh is passionate about building healthy creative culture. At Elevation Church he works closely with the worship and creative teams, helping develop songs, artists, and environments where creativity and spiritual formation can thrive. In this episode of the Worship Online Podcast, Josh shares the story behind Elevation Rhythm, the creative process behind their music, and what it looks like to lead in some rooms while choosing to follow in others.   Mentioned in the Episode Josh's favorite Rhythm song - Quiet Goodbye Yesterday Worship Online is your new secret weapon for preparing each week. With detailed song tutorials and resources, you and your team will save hours every single week, and remove the stress from preparing for a set. Try a free 2-week subscription at WorshipOnline.com and see the transformation! If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com. We want to know how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

    25 min

  5. MAR 5

    Shame, Identity & Calling for Worship Leaders w/ Andy Cherry

    What happens when your platform grows faster than your character can hold it… and the thing you dreamed of starts costing you what matters most?  In this episode, Keith chats with Andy Cherry, a seasoned worship leader, songwriter, and current touring musician for Brandon Lake, for a raw conversation on identity, shame and calling. Andy shares his whirlwind early career—signing a record deal in his 20s, walking away to fight for his marriage, and the painful (but formative) season of learning to lead when nobody's clapping.  Then it gets personal: the moment Andy realized he wasn't being motivated by God… but by shame—"like you write yourself a letter and forge God's signature on it."  If you've ever felt disqualified, stuck, or afraid to step out again, this will reset your perspective.    Press play and listen now.    About Your Guest  Andy Cherry is a worship leader, songwriter, and musician who has spent years serving the Church both on stage and behind the scenes. Early in his career, Andy released music and led worship in large gatherings before stepping away from the spotlight to focus on his family and long-term calling.  Over the past decade, he has continued writing and collaborating with artists across the worship community, contributing songs recorded by Brandon Lake, Passion, Josh Baldwin, and others. He has also helped shape projects for fellow worship leaders while quietly building a reputation as a trusted songwriter and creative voice.  Today, Andy serves at Seacoast Church and travels as musical director and acoustic guitarist for Brandon Lake. Known for his heart for authenticity and family, Andy is now releasing new music inspired by fatherhood, including his upcoming project Songs For My Son Vol. 1. His latest single, "The Good Stuff," reflects a season of rediscovering what truly matters in life, faith, and worship.      Worship Online is your new secret weapon for preparing each week. With detailed song tutorials and resources, you and your team will save hours every single week, and remove the stress from preparing for a set. Try a free trial at WorshipOnline.com and see the transformation!    Mentioned in the Episode  The Good Stuff  Our God's Alive  Seacoast Church      If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com. We want to know how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast.  Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at WorshipOnline.com!  The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

    28 min

  6. FEB 26

    You Can't Change the World Without This One Thing w/ Michael Bethany

    Michael Bethany was leading worship, building wells in Sri Lanka, writing songs, and serving the church—but something was missing. Then in 2017, he watched a Francis Chan YouTube video about Isaiah 6. And everything changed. That night, he felt guilty praying from his bed. He got on his knees, humbled himself, and started waking up 1.5 hours earlier for a daily prayer closet—even though he "didn't know how to pray that long." What happened next reshaped his entire ministry. In this powerful conversation, Michael shares: ✅ Why intimacy with God is the ENGINE for mission (not the other way around) ✅ The teenager moment when he spontaneously sang "Holy" and everything shifted ✅ How getting tricked into a Sri Lanka missions trip changed his relationship with music ✅ Why "you don't have enough energy to change the world without intimacy with the Lord" ✅ The #1 reason worship leaders get fired (hint: it's not musical ability) If you're running on fumes, trying to lead well while feeling distant from God—this episode will recalibrate everything. Listen now and rediscover the secret place. Mentioned in the Episode Overflow Conference Life in the Wild   Worship Online is your new secret weapon for preparing each week. With detailed song tutorials and resources, you and your team will save hours every single week, and remove the stress from preparing for a set. Try a free trial at WorshipOnline.com and see the transformation! If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com. We want to know how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at WorshipOnline.com! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

    29 min

  7. FEB 19

    I Did a Free Tour and It Changed How I See Ministry w/ David Leonard

    David Leonard co-wrote one of the most-sung worship songs in the world—"Great Are You Lord." But last year, he almost walked away from music entirely. After doing an entire tour where the promoter never paid (yes, a completely free tour he didn't know about until the end), David had to ask himself a brutal question: "Would you do this again for nothing?" His answer will challenge the way you think about worship leadership, success, and what it really means to serve. In this raw, honest conversation, David also shares: Why we've stopped serving the body and started entertaining it instead The identity crisis that hit after All Sons & Daughters ended What a pastor said that gave him permission to lead without having it all together How he's finding joy again with new music (including his upcoming single, "Well Done") If you've ever felt undervalued, burnt out, or wondered "Do I still matter if my big thing goes away?"—this episode is for you. Listen now and rediscover why you started leading in the first place.   Worship Online is your new secret weapon for preparing each week. With detailed song tutorials and resources, you and your team will save hours every single week, and remove the stress from preparing for a set. Try a free trial at WorshipOnline.com and see the transformation! If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com. We want to know how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at WorshipOnline.com! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

    25 min

  8. FEB 12

    Clear Expectations: The Secret to a Healthy Worship Team

    Ever feel frustrated with your worship team—even when nothing's technically wrong? In this solo episode, 22 year Worship Pastor and new host Keith Elgin shares a hard lesson that changed everything: Unspoken expectations lead to premeditated resentment. Keith tells the story of a 7:00 AM call time that completely backfired—and the humbling conversation that reshaped how he leads.  You'll learn why, "They should have known," doesn't cut it, how clarity actually protects relationships, and why your personal health leaks into team culture (for better or worse). You'll also get practical tools—like solitude and journaling—to help you lead from a grounded place instead of leading from stress.   In this episode, you'll learn: How to spot hidden expectations before they turn into resentment A simple clarity practice you can use this week with your team Why humility + healthy identity make teams stronger over time   Plus: a special announcement at the end. If you've ever found yourself frustrated, this episode will show you why—and what to do next. Listen now—and take one practical step this week.   About Your Host Keith Elgin is the new host of the Worship Online Podcast. He's been leading worship for over 22 years and currently serves as Worship Pastor at Alive Church, a multi-site, multi-state church based in Virginia. Keith is also a songwriter, worship coach, husband and father of four boys. He didn't set out to be a worship leader, originally wanting to coach sports—but God had other plans. Keith is passionate about helping worship leaders grow both musically and spiritually, and he's learned most of his best lessons the hard way.   Worship Online is your new secret weapon for preparing each week. With detailed song tutorials and resources, you and your team will save hours every single week, and remove the stress from preparing for a set. Try a free trial at WorshipOnline.com and see the transformation! Mentioned in the Episode Reflections on Solitude by Henri Nouwen If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com. We want to know how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at WorshipOnline.com! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.

    28 min
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If you lead worship, this is for you. Built from the experience of training 150,000+ worship leaders and musicians, the Worship Online Podcast gives you practical leadership insight, musical clarity, and real conversations about what it actually takes to build a healthy worship team. No fluff. No vague inspiration. Just tools to help you lead better every week.

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  • Creator
    Worship Online
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    392
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    Copyright ©2023 Worship Online. All Rights Reserved. Produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.
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    Worship Online Podcast (For Worship Leaders)

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