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Jesse Phillips
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Jesse Phillips (me) talks to his really cool friends (probably you) and shares insight & stories from life on the road as a professional musician. thejessephillips.substack.com

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  1. The Gap Between Worship Leaders and the Worship Industry

    Mar 24

    The Gap Between Worship Leaders and the Worship Industry

    In this conversation, I sit down with Dr. Ryan Loche, who holds a PhD in Christian Worship from Liberty University, to talk through a tension a lot of worship leaders feel but rarely name: the space between worship ministry and the worship music industry, and how that gap has shaped the way churches lead worship today. What we cover: * Why worship and the music industry are more connected than ever * How radio, streaming, and CCLI changed songwriting and church culture * The rise of using tracks and growing production expectations * Why comparison is driving decisions in local churches * What “God-adjacent” worship looks like in real life * How burnout shows up for worship leaders * Whether worship songs are written for churches or for streaming * What church leaders wish the industry understood Resources mentioned: * Formation to Transformation Podcast * The Pastor by Eugene Peterson * A Long Obedience in the Same Direction * Lean Learning by Pat Flynn * SM7b Microphone Dupe Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:00 Ministry vs industry 06:00 Production and multitracks 12:00 Songwriting and motivation 20:00 Comparison and pressure 26:00 God-adjacent worship 32:00 Burnout in ministry 39:00 Industry impact on the church 47:00 Habits for worship leaders This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejessephillips.substack.com/subscribe

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Jesse Phillips (me) talks to his really cool friends (probably you) and shares insight & stories from life on the road as a professional musician. thejessephillips.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Jesse Phillips
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jesse Phillips
  • Show Website
    Thanks For Having Me