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

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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

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

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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.

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💻 https://zachicks.com

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In this episode of The Influential Worship Podcast, Dr. Don Whitney joins us to talk about one of the most overlooked yet essential spiritual practices: family worship.

Don is the author of the widely respected book Family Worship, where he calls Christians back to the simple, biblical, and historic habit of leading worship in the home. In this conversation, he unpacks why family worship still matters today, how it shapes the hearts of children, strengthens marriages, and deepens discipleship right where it begins — at home.

This episode will both challenge and encourage you to take small, faithful steps toward regular worship in the home before taking the platform publicly as a worship leader.

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🌐 Explore more from Don at: https://biblicalspirituality.org/

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What if your worship team doesn’t need to be more like the worship videos you watch on YouTube? In this episode, Jason Houtsma from Worship Artistry shares how worship leaders can stop idolizing the "dream team" and start investing in the actual people God has given them.

Whether you're leading a team of beginners or seasoned musicians, this conversation will help you lead with vision, patience, and gratitude — right where you are. Learn how to develop your team spiritually and musically, resist comparison, and build something meaningful that lasts.

📌 Topics we cover:

The danger of comparison in worship ministry

What it means to bloom where you're planted

Practical ways to invest in your current team

Leading volunteers with grace and growth in mind

How Worship Artistry equips everyday worship teams

🎙 Guest: Jason Houtsma – Founder of Worship Artistry

🌐 Visit https://worshipartistry.com to learn more

🎧 Listen to "Scars" by Jason Houtsma that is out now: https://youtu.be/l19aGzdjeE4?feature=shared

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🎙️ In this episode of the Influential Worship Podcast, we sit down with Chris Brink, founder of Rooted Music Coaching to uncover the inspiring story behind this impactful ministry — and share practical worship coaching tips every worship leader needs to hear.

Whether you're leading an adult worship team, or mentoring younger musicians in a student ministry worship band, this conversation will inspire you to develop, train, and disciple your worship team with excellence and purpose.

In this episode, you'll learn:

The heart and vision behind Rooted Music Coaching

How to raise up confident worship musicians

Coaching strategies for student worship teams

Tips for growing spiritual maturity and musical skill in your team

Why leadership development is essential in worship ministry

🎸 Learn more about how Rooted Music Coaching can help your worship ministry: https://youtu.be/310TeKtC4PY?feature=shared

💻 https://rootedmusiccoaching.com

💸 Check out the Rooted Music Foundation: https://www.rootedmusicfoundation.org

#WorshipTeam #WorshipLeadership #RootedMusicCoaching #StudentWorship #WorshipTraining #InfluentialWorship #WorshipMinistry #WorshipCoaching #WorshipPodcast

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In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with worship historian Dr. Lester Ruth to explore the roots of modern worship and why understanding the past is essential for today's worship leaders. This conversation will deepen your perspective and give you practical insights to lead with greater intentionality as you shape your church worship culture.

We dive into key questions like:

✅ Why does worship history matter to the modern worship leader?

✅ What shifts in worship practice should we pay attention to today?

✅ How can we integrate ancient liturgy with modern worship expressions?

✅ What's the upside—and the downside—of the modern worship movement?

✅ Should our lyrics focus more on personal or corporate expression?

✅ Does every worship set need to point to the Trinity?

✅ Do worship leaders really “usher people into God’s presence”?

📖 Whether you're team sings hymns or exclusively uses modern worship arrangements, this episode will challenge and encourage you to lead worship with theological depth and historical awareness.

📧 To connect with Dr. Ruth email him at lruth@div.duke.edu

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History of Contemporary Praise & Worship - https://amzn.to/4jolYJE

👨‍🎓 See Dr. Ruth's works and courses at Duke here: https://divinity.duke.edu/faculty/lester-ruth

🎤 Here is the talk Dr. Ruth mentioned in our conversation: https://youtu.be/-Fe_50X9rso?feature=shared

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In this interview, Matt Podesla shares his journey of playing electric guitar for Matt Redman and how he turned loss into a dream come true. Learn about his experience and how he became a worship guitarist. If you are an aspiring worship guitarist, this episode is a must-listen!

Connect with Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattpodesla/

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