Beyond Sunday Worship Leader Podcast

By David Santistevan: Worship Leader, Blogger, Teacher

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David Santistevan from the popular davidsantistevan.com blog dives into the heart of worship leading, worship ministry, songwriting, and making disciples. Discover how you can take your worship leadership to the next level through practical teaching, expert interviews, and the latest resources for worship leaders. From developing a discipleship strategy, engaging your congregation, writing your own songs, leading your best worship, and so much more, this podcast will help you become the worship leader you are called to be.

Episode Date
#377: How The Western Church Has Been Shaped To Resist Justice (And What We Can Do About It) with Joash P. Thomas
Dec 03, 2025
#376: An Honest Look At The Systems That Shape The Church In America with Phillip Joubert
Nov 18, 2025
#375: Music & Ministry After Hillsong With Matt Crocker
Nov 05, 2025
#374: What We Can All Learn From The Theological And Musical Tradition Of The Black Church with Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III
Oct 22, 2025
#373: How Charisma Has Shaped American History And Church History with Molly Worthen
Oct 16, 2025
#372: How To Pastor Your Church Through Polarizing Political Times with Pastor Alan Hannah
Oct 09, 2025
#371: Worship And Songwriting Trends Of The Last 15 Years with Worship Leader Research
Oct 02, 2025
#370: The Truth About The American Church’s Complicity in Racism (And Where We Go From Here) with Jemar Tisby
Sep 18, 2025
#369: Church Styles, Worship Styles, & Multi-Generational Setlists with Lizzie Morgan
Sep 08, 2025
#368: Why The Early Church Didn’t Have Worship Services: A Conversation with Dr. Tom Wadsworth
Aug 27, 2025
#367: The Christian Movement That Is Threatening Our Democracy with Matthew D. Taylor
Aug 13, 2025
#366: The Truth About The Gospel Industry That Is Actually True with Rick Robinson
Aug 07, 2025
#365: Artist Insecurity, Fear, & The Servant-Hearted Worship Leader with Jon Reddick
Jul 30, 2025
#364: The Rival Religion of America and A Prophetic Call to Pastors with Brian Zahnd
Jul 16, 2025
#363: The Current State Of Christian Music with Dustin Lolli From Sanctus Real
Jul 10, 2025
#362: Is Racial Reconciliation and a Healthy Multicultural Church Possible? An interview with Latasha Morrison
Jun 26, 2025
#361: Reimagining the Worship Industry with Chris McClarney and Jesse Phillips
Jun 18, 2025
#360: The Church, Culture, & How Jesus Changes Everything with Stanley Hauerwas
Jun 12, 2025
#359: Christianity in Chaos? How We Can Find Our Way In An Age of Confusion and Corruption with Glenn Packiam
Jun 04, 2025
#358: Two White Guys Talking About The Black Church, Black Music, & Black Liberation (An Interview with David Gate)
May 28, 2025
#357: The Separation of Church and Concert with Andy Cherry
May 22, 2025
#356: Christian Nationalism and Worship: Faith, Politics, & Identity with Dr. Lester Ruth
May 14, 2025
#355: How Industry And Christian Product Has Influenced Worship in the Local Church with Andrew Osenga
May 07, 2025
#354: Leading Teams and Leading Worship in a Mega Church with Jordan Howerton
Apr 25, 2025
#353: Small Church Worship, Click Tracks, & How Anyone Can Make a Worship Album with Jason Houtsma
Apr 17, 2025
#352: Discipleship, Ego, & Pursuing the Presence of God in Your Local Church with John Wilds
Apr 09, 2025
#351: Anointing Over Gifting, Women in Worship, & Evaluating the Foundation of Our Ministries with Natalie Runion
Apr 02, 2025
#350: Deciphering, Unlearning, and Reframing Mega Church Worship Models with Becky Ykema
Mar 26, 2025
#349: Darwin Hobbs on Finding Your Voice, Gospel Music in the Church, & Why We Can’t Stop Talking About Racism.
Mar 19, 2025
#348: David Leonard on Creating in Community, Corporate Worship, & The Challenges of Being an Artist
Mar 10, 2025
#347: Jeff Cochran on Spiritual Abuse, Mega Church Systems, & Fostering Healthier Worship Ministries
Feb 26, 2025
#346: Nathan Apffel & Chris Ayoub on The Religion Business
Feb 19, 2025
#345: Rich Villodas on Contemplative vs Charismatic Tensions, Church Growth, & The Narrow Path of Jesus
Feb 12, 2025
#344: Nikki Lerner on Life After Full Time Ministry, Worship Culture Conundrums, & Fostering Multicultural Churches
Feb 05, 2025
#343: Malcolm DuPlessis on Racial Tension, Injustice, & The Commercialization of Worship
Jan 27, 2025
#342: Mike O’Brien on Worship Artist/Leader Tensions, Local Church Ministry, & The Gift of Obscurity
Jan 15, 2025
#341: Tommy Preson Phillips on Why People Are Leaving The Church To Look For Christ
Jan 02, 2025
#340: Kelsey Kramer McGinnis On Music, Money, & Profits in the Worship Industry (And What That Means For the Rest of Us)
Dec 20, 2024
#339: Mac Powell on CCM Through the Years, Early Third Day Stories, Worship Music, & Personal Soul Care
Dec 12, 2024
#338: Aodhan King on Early Young & Free Days, New Music, & Christ Centered Worship
Nov 29, 2024
#337: Martin Smith on The Future of Worship Music, Local Church Tensions, & Songs of Joy
Nov 13, 2024
#336: Sam McCabe on The Worship Industry, Finding Your Own Voice, & Our Worship Song Diet
Nov 06, 2024
#335: Andrew Holt on The Belonging Co, Leading a Worship Ministry, & Encounter Over Entertainment
Oct 30, 2024
#334: Elias Dummer on Humanizing The Conversation Around Worship Leading, Anointing, & The Worship Industry
Oct 21, 2024
#333: Charlie Peacock on Songwriting, Music Production Tricks, Church Music, & The Intersection of Faith & Art
Oct 02, 2024
#332: Andy Squyres on Writing, Celebrity Worship, & The Idol of Excellence
Sep 25, 2024
#331: Bob Kauflin on Theology for Worship Teams, Production Decisions, & Top Worship Leader Competencies
Sep 12, 2024
#330: Mike Donehey on God’s Will vs God’s Call, Worship Leading, Altar Calls, & The Return of Tenth Avenue North
Sep 02, 2024
#329: Alexandra Osteen on Lakewood Music, Worship at Lakewood Church, & Leading Teams
Aug 27, 2024
#328: Kory Miller on Pursuing His Presence, Leading Spontaneous Worship, & God Centered Gatherings
Aug 20, 2024
#327: Dr. Constance Cherry on Worship Ministry Over the Decades, The Worship Architect, & A Call to Christ-Centered Worship
Aug 12, 2024
#326: W. David O. Taylor on Theology for Worship Leaders, Emotional Health, & Worship as Discipleship
Aug 06, 2024
#325: Sean Curran on Worship Music, Christian Celebrity Culture, & Creativity
Jul 29, 2024
#324: David Ryan Cook on Raising Up Young Worship Leaders, Presence Driven Worship, & New Music
Jul 22, 2024
#323: Rich & Cass Langton on Building Healthy Teams, Creativity in the Church, & Leading Artists
Jul 17, 2024
#322: Charlie Hall on Developing Young Leaders, Leading Authentic Worship, & Building a Balanced Worship Set
Jul 08, 2024
#321: Brian Doerksen on The Creative Process, Local Church Songwriting, & Early Vineyard Music Stories
Jul 01, 2024
#320: Kim Walker-Smith On The Worship Industry, Our Inner Life, & Protecting Our Children’s Innocence
Jun 24, 2024
#319: Skye Reedy on Difficult Seasons, The Healing Power of God, & New Music
Jun 17, 2024
#318: Jon Guerra on Devotional Songwriting, Sunday & Monday Worship, & Spiritual Formation
Jun 10, 2024
#317: Crowder on New Music, Writing Hacks, & Song Stories
Jun 03, 2024
#316: Matt Chandler on God’s Vision For The Church, The Power of Singing, & The Creative Process
May 27, 2024
#315: Alexander Pappas on Believing for Revival, Writing Better Melodies, & Early Young & Free Days
May 20, 2024
#314: Sarah Kroger on Brutal Honesty, Wrestling With Doubt, & Songs of Hope
May 13, 2024
#313: Derek Johnson on Being a Worship Pastor, Building Healthy Teams, & Jesus Culture Music
May 06, 2024
#312: Brenton Brown on Leading Worship in the 90s, Writing Worship Songs, & Early Vineyard UK Stories
Apr 29, 2024
#311: John Michael Talbot on The Christian Music Industry, Contemplative Prayer, & Why Church Music Needs to Differentiate Itself
Apr 22, 2024
#310: Brady Shearer on Helping Churches Navigate the Biggest Communication Shift in 500 Years
Apr 09, 2024
#309: Ron Kenoly on 80s/90s Worship Music, Pursuing His Presence, & Raising Up Worship Leaders
Apr 01, 2024
Darren Mulligan from We Are Messengers on New Music, Loving the Outsider, & The Importance of Touring for Artists
Mar 25, 2024
#307: Zac Hicks on Using Hymns, Liturgical Creative Elements, & Worship Team Devotions
Mar 18, 2024
Why Worship Leaders With Less Talent Can Still Be Amazing Worship Leaders
Mar 12, 2024
#305: Mike Janzen on Learning Music, Jazz Techniques, Gear, & All Things Piano [Podcast]
Mar 04, 2024
#304: Chad Gentry on 90’s Worship, Influential Worship Albums, & Worship Music History
Feb 15, 2024
#303: Pat Barrett on Spontaneous Worship, Songwriting Methods, & New Music
Feb 01, 2024
#302: The Afters on A Theology of Suffering, Mentoring Worship Leaders, and New Music [Podcast]
Jan 23, 2024
#301: Jason Kichline on The Founding of OnSong, Building a Company, & Serving Worship Leaders
Dec 22, 2023
#300: Mack Brock on Sports, Songwriting, & Creative Process [Podcast]
Dec 12, 2023
#299: Chris Llewellyn on Rend Collective, Worship Songs, & Music for the Outsiders [Podcast]
Nov 17, 2023
#298: Tyler Roberts on Red Rocks Worship, Discipleship, and Worship Culture [Podcast]
Oct 13, 2023
#297: Matt Redman on The Heart and Mind of Worship [Podcast]
Sep 28, 2023
#296: Nathan Nockels on Playing Keys, Arranging Music, & Band Dynamics
Sep 15, 2023
#295: Chris Davenport on Writing Worship Songs [Podcast]
Aug 29, 2023
#294: Tiffany Hudson on Elevation Worship, Finding Your Voice & Sound, & Healthy Worship Culture
Aug 04, 2023
#293: Nick Day on Bethany Music, Flowing in the Spirit, & Fostering Diversity in Your Worship
Jul 14, 2023
#292: Jonsal & Jenna Barrientes from Elevation Worship
Jun 26, 2023
#291: Graham Kendrick on Early CCM, Songwriting, & Diversity in Worship Music [Podcast]
Jun 16, 2023
#290: Hannah Hobbs on Songwriting for the Church [Podcast]
Jun 07, 2023
#289: David Ruis on Spirit & Truth Worship Versus Relevance and Popularity
May 27, 2023
#288: Stockholm Worship on Recording a Live Album, Creativity in the Church, & Song Stories
May 18, 2023
#287: Jesse Reeves on The Priesthood of Believers, Simple Songs, & The Dangers of Being a Professional Christian [Podcast]
May 10, 2023
#286: Emmy Rose on Theme Writing, Bethel Music, & Knowing Who You Are [Podcast]
Apr 26, 2023
#285: Matt Redman on Visionary Songwriting, Co-writing, and His New Album, “Lamb of God” [Podcast]
Apr 06, 2023
#284: Zahriya Zachary on Leading Worship, Writing Songs, & Bethel Music’s New Project [Podcast]
Mar 29, 2023
#283: Brett Younker on Training Young Worship Leaders, Passion Conference, & Preparing to Lead Worship [Podcast]
Mar 17, 2023
#282: David Funk on The Modern Worship Keys Player, Bethel Music, & Writing Songs [Podcast]
Mar 02, 2023
#281: The Welcome Wagon on Christian Music, Songwriting, & Being A Part Time Artist [Podcast]
Feb 08, 2023
#280: Kristian Stanfill on Vulnerability, New Beginnings, & Leading Worship [Podcast]
Jan 18, 2023
#279: Brad & Rebekah on God’s Faithfulness, New Music, & Ministry on the Road [Podcast]
Dec 08, 2022
#278: Zach Bolen on Citizens Music, Songwriting, & Creative Process [Podcast]
Dec 01, 2022
#277: Benjamin William Hastings on Writing Better Lyrics, Hillsong United, & New Music [Podcast]
Nov 23, 2022
#276: Todd Fields on Worship Circle, Soul Care, & Being Yourself [Podcast]
Nov 16, 2022
#275: Steven Curtis Chapman on New Music, Decades of Songwriting, & Dealing With Insecurity
Nov 09, 2022
#274: Blanca on Artistry, Heartbreak, & Healing [Podcast]
Oct 15, 2022
#273: Cody Carnes on Formative Worship Music, Writing Songs for Church, & Leading a Congregation [Podcast]
Oct 05, 2022
#272: Joshua Brown on Planetshakers, The Church, & Playing Keys for Worship [Podcast]
Sep 29, 2022
#271: Chris Hauser on CCM History, Promoting Songs, & Developing a Music Career [Podcast]
Sep 22, 2022
#270: Jaye Thomas on Preparation, Intimacy in Worship, & Getting Older in Ministry [Podcast]
Sep 14, 2022
#269: Kristian Ponsford on Saving Worship Leaders Time, Using MultiTracks, & Worship Technology Trends [Podcast]
Sep 01, 2022
#268: Dr. Sam Storms on Practicing the Power, Pursuing Joy in God, & Desiring Spiritual Gifts [Podcast]
Aug 17, 2022
#267: David Gungor on Liturgy, Worship Curating, & The Christian Imagination [Podcast]
Aug 11, 2022
#266: Worship At The Speed of Sound: A New Study On The Life Cycle of Worship Songs [Podcast]
Jul 27, 2022
#265: Aaron Niequist on Rethinking and Reshaping Our Sunday Gatherings [Podcast]
Jul 14, 2022
#264: Will Doggett on Using Tracks in Church, The Connected Stage, & Starting a Business [Podcast]
Jul 06, 2022
#263: Bob Sorge on the Next Wave of Worship in the Church [Podcast]
Jun 29, 2022
#262: Jason Houtsma on Worship Artistry, Playing as a Band, & Intentional Practice
Jun 22, 2022
#261: Elevation Rhythm on Leading Youth & Developing a Creative Culture [Podcast]
Jun 15, 2022
#260: Jeff Deyo on Maintaining Purity in Worship [Podcast]
Jun 08, 2022
#259: Jonathan Helser on the Artist/Pastor Tension, Chronic Illness & Miracles, and A Discipleship Lifestyle [Podcast]
Jun 01, 2022
#258: Lester Ruth & Lim Swee Hong On The History of Contemporary Praise & Worship
Feb 02, 2022
#257: Red Rocks Worship on Songwriting, Creative Process, & Pandemic Leadership
Jun 24, 2021
#256: Israel Houghton on Spontaneous Worship, Redemption, & the Commerce of Worship Music [Podcast]
Apr 16, 2021
#255: Dante Bowe on Finding Your Voice, Circles, & New Music [Podcast]
Apr 01, 2021
#254: SEU Worship on Prophetic Pop, Songwriting Culture, & Leading Students [Podcast]
Mar 18, 2021
#253: Elle Limebear on Creative Process, Songwriting, & the Delirious Era [Podcast]
Mar 08, 2021
#252: Nicole Binion on Confidence, Church Planting, & The Presence of God [Podcast]
Feb 18, 2021
#251: Aaron Keyes on Discipleship, Developing Leaders, & The Worship Industry [Podcast]
Jan 21, 2021
#250: Glenn Packiam on Pastoral Health, Hope, & Corporate Worship [Podcast]
Dec 16, 2020
#249: Kari Jobe on Spontaneous Worship, the Presence of God, and New Music [Podcast]
Dec 04, 2020
#248: Will Mancini on Knowing Yourself, Life Clarity, & Church Growth [Podcast]
Nov 18, 2020
#247: Louie Giglio on Calling Out Destiny in Others, Visionary Leadership, & How to Face Your Giants [Podcast]
Oct 28, 2020
#246: Josh Baldwin on COVID Season, Songwriting Process, & New Music [Podcast]
Oct 22, 2020
#245: David Binion on Encountering God, Church Planting, & New Music [Podcast]
Oct 16, 2020
#244: How to Be a Difference Maker in Your Church [Podcast]
Oct 07, 2020
#243: Zach Neese on True Worship, The Priesthood of All Believers, & God’s Manifest Presence [Podcast]
Sep 25, 2020
#242: Natalie Grant on Authority, Anointing, & Creative Process [Podcast]
Sep 17, 2020
#241: Derek Johnson on Jesus Culture, New Songs, & Being a Worship Pastor [Podcast]
Sep 10, 2020
#240: Laura Toggs on Young & Free, Hillsong Culture, & Discipleship [Podcast]
Sep 03, 2020
#239: Corey Voss on Developing Worship Leaders, Madison Street Worship, & Serving Another Vision [Podcast]
Aug 28, 2020
#238: Andy Figueroa on Mosaic MSC, Creative Culture, & Navigating Crises [Podcast]
Aug 19, 2020
#237: David Miller on Improv Leadership, Productivity, & Staff Culture [Podcast]
Jul 29, 2020
#236: Ryan Williams on River Valley Worship, Creative Process, & Leading Teams [Podcast]
Jul 02, 2020
#235: Eric Owyoung on Healthy Habits, Ambient Music, & Creative Process [Podcast]
Jun 12, 2020
#234: Melodie Malone on Leading Worship as an Introvert, Passion 2020, and Blooming Where You’re Planted [Podcast]
Jun 06, 2020
#233: Steven Curtis Chapman on Creative Process, Unity, and New Music [Podcast]
May 20, 2020
#232: Gareth Gilkeson on Rend Collective, The Worship Industry, & Calling [Podcast]
Apr 25, 2020
#231: Ryan Romeo On Setbacks, Dreaming, and Deadlines [Podcast]
Mar 16, 2020
#230: Matt Redman on Worship, Wonder, & Trusting God’s Plan [Podcast]
Feb 11, 2020
#229: Sean Curran on Vintage Pianos, Creative Process, & Chicken Wings [Podcast]
Jan 18, 2020
#228: From Meth Addict to Worship Leader: An Interview with Stephen McWhirter
Jan 02, 2020
#227: Chris McClarney on Songwriting, Spontaneous Worship & Tiny Hands [Podcast]
Nov 22, 2019
#226: Luke Hellebronth on Church Planting, Engaging Worship, & The Alternative to Excellence [Podcast]
Oct 11, 2019
#225: Charlie Hall on Worship, Spiritual Disciplines, & Disciple Making [Podcast]
Sep 27, 2019
#224: Cody Carnes on Family & Ministry, Finding Your Voice, & Songwriting
Sep 11, 2019
#223: Adam Russell on Vineyard Music, Risk Taking, & Winemaking [Podcast]
Aug 17, 2019
#222: Mike Grayson on Cross Point Music, Multi-Site Worship, & Developing Culture [Podcast]
Jul 27, 2019
#221: Don Potter on Prophetic Music, The Dangers of Fame, & Spending Time with God [Podcast]
Jul 13, 2019
#220: Casey Corum on Physical Health, Vineyard Music, & Creative Process [Podcast]
Jul 04, 2019
#219: Tauren Wells, Micah Tyler, & Phil Wickham from the 2019 K-Love Fan Awards [Podcast]
Jun 21, 2019
#218: Josh Baldwin, Mark Hall, & Michael Cochren From the K-Love Fan Awards [Podcast]
Jun 14, 2019
#217: Leonard Jones on Worship Trends, Prophetic Music, & Practice [Podcast]
Jun 08, 2019
#216: Brock Shinen on The Worship Music Industry [Podcast]
May 30, 2019
#215: Brian Johnson on Anxiety, Bethel Music, & When God Becomes Real [Podcast]
May 17, 2019
#214: Tim Foot on Healthy Teams, Staffing, & Global Worship Trends [Podcast]
May 10, 2019
#213: Jon Egan on Vulnerable Worship Leading, Pursuing Jesus, & Staying Steady [Podcast]
May 04, 2019
#212: Rory Noland on Leading Artists, Worship, and Spiritual Formation [Podcast]
Apr 27, 2019
#211: Manuel Luz on Honest, God Centered Worship [Podcast]
Apr 19, 2019
#210: Elias Dummer on The Worship Movement, Discipleship, & Songwriting
Apr 11, 2019
#209: Amanda Lindsey Cook on Grief, Lyric Writing, & The Mystery of God [Podcast]
Apr 04, 2019
#208: Mack Brock on Songwriting Productivity, Anxiety, & New Music [Podcast]
Mar 28, 2019
#207: Kristian Stanfill on Passion Conference, Revival, & Songwriting Habits [Podcast]
Mar 21, 2019
#206: Chris Shealy on Catch the Fire, Encountering God, & Worship Movements [Podcast]
Mar 14, 2019
#205: David Leonard on Worship, New Music, & Overcoming Insecurity [Podcast]
Mar 07, 2019
#204: Lindy Conant on The Circuit Riders, Missionary Music, and Foster Care [Podcast]
Feb 28, 2019
#203: Highlands Worship On Creating A Process for Worship Team Development [Podcast]
Feb 21, 2019
#202: Jonathan Mason On the Worshipping Church, The Music Industry, And Getting Your Songs Heard [Podcast]
Feb 14, 2019
#201: Nikki Lerner On Multicultural Worship, Influence, & True Humility [Podcast]
Feb 07, 2019
#200: Andy Squyres on Leading Worship, The Church, & Pursuing Poetry Over Platitudes [Podcast]
Jan 31, 2019
#199: Nancy Beach on the Power of Coaching, Art in the Church, & Breaking Out of Creative Ruts
Jan 24, 2019
#198: Stephen Miller on Adoption, Songs, & Leading A Worship Department
Jan 17, 2019
#197: Michael Pope on Playing Guitar, Worship Music, & Gear [Podcast]
Jan 10, 2019
#196: An Interview With Meredith Andrews & Jacob Sooter [Podcast]
Dec 20, 2018
#195: Krissy Nordhoff On Finding Your Strength As A Songwriter [Podcast]
Dec 07, 2018
#194: Sean Feucht on Worship & Prayer Throughout the Nations [Podcast]
Nov 23, 2018
#193: Crowder on Shaking Up the Creative Process, Holy Ghost Songs, & Airplane Conversations [Podcast]
Nov 09, 2018
#192: Austin French on Worship, Songwriting, & Redemption Stories [Podcast]
Oct 26, 2018
#191: Mack Brock on New Songs, New Seasons, & The Calling of a Worship Leader [Podcast]
Oct 12, 2018
#190: John Mark McMillan on Metaphors, Creative Process, & New Music [Podcast]
Sep 28, 2018
#189: Phil Wickham on The Songwriting Process [Podcast]
Sep 08, 2018
#188: Pat Barrett On Faith, Spontaneous Worship, & Stepping Out [Podcast]
Aug 24, 2018
#187: Alisa Turner On Pain, Loss, & Singing Through It All [Podcast]
Aug 03, 2018
#186: Fred Vassallo on Leading Kids in Worship & Unleashing Creativity in the Next Generation [Podcast]
Jul 02, 2018
#185: Harvest Bashta on Celebrity Worship, Going Deep, & Getting Real [Podcast]
Jun 06, 2018
#184: Jen Ledger on Living For the Kingdom of God, Skillet, & Stepping Out [Podcast]
May 19, 2018
#183: Andi Rozier on Vertical Worship, Discipleship, & Why You Should Write Songs [Podcast]
May 11, 2018
#182: Keith Getty on Congregational Singing, Writing Hymns, & The Power of Song [Podcast]
May 04, 2018
#181: Seth Mosley on Music Business, Commercial Songwriting, & Productivity [Podcast]
Apr 20, 2018
#180: Andrew Peterson On Insecurity, Art, & Resurrection Letters [Podcast]
Apr 11, 2018
#179: Steffany Gretzinger on Struggle, Stage Presence, & Vulnerability in Music [Podcast]
Mar 30, 2018
#178: Brett Younker & Melodie Malone on Passion, Leading People, & The Next Generation [Podcast]
Mar 24, 2018