• July 8, 2025

Raising Up a Worship Drummer: The Journey of 12 year old John Miles Brockman (Episode 51)

The Worship Drummer Podcast - Putting The #HeartBeforeBeat

🎧 In this episode of the Worship Drummer Podcast, we chat with John Miles Brockman and his dad, John Brockman, about the journey of a young drummer who’s already making waves in the worship world. From playing pots and pans as a toddler to sitting in with top worship teams, John Miles’ story is equal parts inspiring and humbling. We talk about parenting, platform, pressure, and keeping the focus on Jesus.

Whether you’re raising a young musician or trying to steward your own calling, this one will encourage and challenge you.

Timestamps

00:00 - Intro & Meet the Brockmans

02:53 - Discovering the Gift Early

07:59 - First Church Gigs & Learning the Ropes

12:43 - Studying Drummers & Influences

16:35 - Creating Space for Young Musicians in Church

23:10 - Balancing Playing and Spiritual Growth

29:30 - Social Media, Going Viral & Staying Humble

37:00 - Endorsements, Opportunities & Testimonies

42:00 - Navigating Fame, Pressure & Criticism

54:00 - Final Words from John Miles & What’s Next

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