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Influential Worship

Influential Worship

Written by: Jeremy Ellis
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As worship leaders, we often find ourselves in an endless cycle… Sunday is here... Sunday is coming… Sunday is here... Sunday is coming… and on and on the cycle goes.


As Sunday arrives, the weight of leading worship can be crushing, but it doesn't have to be! The Influential Worship Podcast will explore how we can cultivate the right mindsets and sustainable practices to help us confidently prepare for each Sunday.


Through monthly expert interviews with those in the trenches of ministry, we will help you be a worship leader who is in it for the long-game, one who leads with confidence, walks in your calling, and ultimately leaves your mark on those you serve.

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Influential Worship
Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Spirituality
Episodes
  • 28 Years at One Church: The Secret to Longevity in Worship Ministry with Hanz Ives
    Nov 15 2025

    How does someone stay rooted in the same church—and the same ministry—for nearly three decades? In this episode, Jeremy sits down with Hanz Ives, Worship Pastor for Greg Laurie, to unpack what 28 years of faithfulness in worship leadership really looks like.


    Hanz shares the practices and mindsets that have sustained him over the long haul, including:


    • Developing contentment
    • Keeping your calling clear
    • What younger worship leaders often miss about longevity
    • How to stay passionate when ministry feels routine or hard


    Whether you’re new to worship leadership or been in it for decades, this conversation will encourage you to think long-term, stay planted, and lead with faithfulness.


    Connect with Hanz and Harvest Worship Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYm5oPmGPsBn5ApnCxhOPlQ


    Listen to Hanz' music here: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/hanz-ives/836464565


    Listen to Hanz' lo-fi here: https://www.instagram.com/jayhanzlofi/ & https://youtube.com/@lofichapel?si=ih3Nv-Q3LBzGTytN


    ►► Download my FREE Guide that will teach you 6 practices you can implement this week to lead worship with greater confidence! → https://free.influentialworship.com


    Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

    https://uppbeat.io/t/walz/bandits

    License code: SWDXDOT811313EOW

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    48 mins
  • The 5 Faders Every Worship Team Needs w Dave Helmuth
    Oct 2 2025

    Are you a worship leader looking for clarity, balance, and practical tools to lead your team well? In this episode of The Influential Worship Podcast, I sit down with Dave Helmuth (founder of Ad Lib Music) to explore his powerful 5 Faders concept—a framework that helps worship leaders lead their teams in a healthy way.


    Dave shares how the 5 Faders can guide you in:


    Leading worship teams with clarity and purpose

    Strengthening your discipleship and leadership skills

    Building a healthy culture where your team thrives


    Whether you’re just starting out or have been leading worship for decades, this conversation will inspire and equip you to grow in influence while staying grounded in Christ.


    📌 Learn more about Dave Helmuth and Ad Lib Music: https://www.adlibmusic.com


    📌 Subscribe to their worship fertilizer: https://www.adlibmusic.com/subscribe


    ✨ If you found this episode helpful, don’t forget to share with your worship team.


    #WorshipLeader #WorshipPodcast #InfluentialWorship #WorshipTeam #DaveHelmuth #AdLibMusic #WorshipLeadership


    ►► Download my FREE Guide that will teach you 6 practices you can implement this week to lead worship with greater confidence! → https://free.influentialworship.com

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Zac Hicks on Why Worship Leaders Struggle With Imposter Syndrome
    Sep 7 2025

    As a worship leaders do you struggle with imposter syndrome? In this conversation, Zac Hicks shares wisdom on identity, calling, and the unique pressures of worship ministry. If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re qualified to lead, felt like a fraud on stage, or wrestled with comparison, this interview will encourage and equip you.


    Zac Hicks is an author, pastor, and thought leader who has spent years helping churches navigate the heart and theology of worship. Together, we dig into why imposter syndrome shows up in ministry—and how to overcome it. A lot of the conversation centers around framing the paradigm of what a faithful worship pastor is called to do.


    👉 Whether you’re a worship pastor, worship leader, or part of a church team, this episode will remind you of God’s grace and your true identity in Christ.


    Connect with Zac online here:


    💻 https://zachicks.com


    📚 Buy Zac's books here (these links are affiliate links which means there is no extra charge to you, but this channel will get a small commission if you use these links which just helps to make more awesome content to serve you!):


    The Worship Pastor: https://amzn.to/41CdLdZ


    Before We Gather: https://amzn.to/4mR1z1m


    Worship by Faith Alone: https://amzn.to/4mSAHOI


    ►► Download my FREE Guide that will teach you 6 practices you can implement this week to lead worship with greater confidence! → https://free.influentialworship.com


    🎵 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):


    https://uppbeat.io/t/swoop/success


    License code: ABRL8YHV2HYGKW37

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    52 mins
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