Episodes

  • Worship Keys Rig with Isaac Andrade
    Feb 25 2026

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    In this episode, we sit down with Isaac Andrade, a worship keys player and musical director based in Orlando, Florida, as he walks through his worship keys rig and the mindset behind building a setup that truly serves the room. Isaac shares how consistency, simplicity, and musical sensitivity shape his sound, from his Nord Stage 3 Compact to the way he layers pianos, pads, and organs. He also breaks down his MainStage workflow, pad design, and practical touring tips to help worship musicians build a reliable, flexible rig without overcomplicating things. If you want to serve well and sound consistent wherever you play, you won’t want to miss this.

    Isaac Andrade

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    21 mins
  • Worship Keys Rig with Spencer Ratkovich
    Feb 18 2026

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    Welcome to a new episode of The Worship Key Podcast featuring Spencer Ratkovich. Spencer takes us inside his worship keys rig at Christ Church of the Valley in Phoenix and breaks down how he builds consistent sounds across multiple campuses. He shares his full keyboard setup, how he uses software to stay dialed in week after week, his audio interface and computer workflow, and a walkthrough of his favorite patches and go-to sounds. If you are a church musician or worship keys player looking to level up your setup and create inspiring, flexible sounds for worship, this episode is for you.

    Spencer Ratkovish

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    Thanks for listening! Subscribe here to the podcast, as well as on YouTube and other social media platforms. If you have any questions or suggestions for who you want as a featured guest in the future or a topic you want to hear, email carson@theworshipkeys.com. New episodes release every Wednesday!

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    16 mins
  • Keys Rig Rundown & Nord Stage 4 Sound Pack with Filipe Martins
    Feb 11 2026

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    Celebrate Episode 100 of the Worship Keys channel with a special conversation featuring Brazilian worship keyboardist, producer, and pastor Filipe Martins. Filmed backstage at Vessel Conference in Atlanta, this episode explores Filipe’s journey from growing up in church in Brazil to serving in ministry in the US, along with the influences that shaped his sound. You will get a clear look at his Nord Stage 4 rig, including his custom sound pack and how he uses synths, pads, leads, and organs in a live worship setting. Filipe also shares practical insight on musicianship, flexibility with gear, and serving the church with excellence. If you play worship keys and want fresh inspiration and real world takeaways, you won’t want to miss this.

    Filipe Martins

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    Thanks for listening! Subscribe here to the podcast, as well as on YouTube and other social media platforms. If you have any questions or suggestions for who you want as a featured guest in the future or a topic you want to hear, email carson@theworshipkeys.com. New episodes release every Wednesday!

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    26 mins
  • Keyboardist & Organist Caleb Marte
    Feb 7 2026

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    Hang out with keyboardist and organist Caleb Marte in an episode that feels more like a backstage chat than an interview. Carson Bruce joins Caleb as he shares growing up in church, being a PK, and how he went from hating piano lessons to loving worship keys. They talk gear, Nord boards, real B3 organs, keeping things simple, and staying humble while you grow. If you play keys or want to get better at worship music, this one’s for you. Don’t miss out.

    Caleb Marte

    The Worship Keys Website

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    Thanks for listening! Subscribe here to the podcast, as well as on YouTube and other social media platforms. If you have any questions or suggestions for who you want as a featured guest in the future or a topic you want to hear, email carson@theworshipkeys.com. New episodes release every Wednesday!

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    8 mins
  • Aux Keys Rig Rundown with Joshua Zacarius
    Feb 4 2026

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    Joshua Zacharia from Fort Wayne, Indiana, jumps into The Worship Keys to break down his aux world setup from the gear he trusts to the way he programs and layers sounds. He walks through how he uses stock sounds, MIDI controls, keyboard splits, and why Logic and Ableton both have a place in his workflow. From Omnisphere and Keyscape to Valhalla Reverb, Joshua shares how he builds worship sounds that are clean, creative, and intentional. If you love keys, sound design, and practical tips you can actually use, this one’s for you. Tune in now and let us know what setup tip stood out most.

    Joshua Zacarius

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    Thanks for listening! Subscribe here to the podcast, as well as on YouTube and other social media platforms. If you have any questions or suggestions for who you want as a featured guest in the future or a topic you want to hear, email carson@theworshipkeys.com. New episodes release every Wednesday!

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    11 mins
  • How to Steward Your Worship Team Beyond the Stage with Jonathan "J Dubb" Wolliston
    Jan 28 2026

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    Jonathan Wolliston is back, also known as "Jdubb". In today's episode, Jonathan will share his journey as music director at Calvary Christian Center and lessons on stewardship, mentorship, and building real connections within a worship team. We discuss leadership decisions, including vetting processes, eliminating midweek rehearsals, and fostering community through small groups, as well as an insight into what inspired his upcoming book and his investment in the next generation of church musicians.

    Legacy United Music

    The Worship Keys Website

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    Thanks for listening! Subscribe here to the podcast, as well as on YouTube and other social media platforms. If you have any questions or suggestions for who you want as a featured guest in the future or a topic you want to hear, email carson@theworshipkeys.com. New episodes release every Wednesday!

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    56 mins
  • Mastering Worship Production with Jonathan "J Dubb" Wolliston
    Jan 21 2026

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    We sit down with Jonathan “J Dubb” Wolliston for a practical, behind-the-scenes conversation on worship production. From his Full Sail background to years of experience in church and live broadcast, J Dubb shares real-world insights on sound design, multitracks, keys rigs, MIDI workflows, and creating worship environments that serve both the room and the livestream. This episode encourages worship leaders, producers, and musicians to pursue excellence while staying rooted in purpose, community, and a kingdom mindset.

    Jonathan Wolliston

    Legacy United Music

    The Worship Keys Website

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    Thanks for listening! Subscribe here to the podcast, as well as on YouTube and other social media platforms. If you have any questions or suggestions for who you want as a featured guest in the future or a topic you want to hear, email carson@theworshipkeys.com. New episodes release every Wednesday!

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    59 mins
  • Why Sound Design & Heart Posture is So Important with Max Whiting
    Jan 14 2026

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    In this episode of the Worship Keys Podcast, host Carson welcomes Max Whiting, a talented and dedicated musician from the Church of 1122 in Jacksonville, Florida. Join them as they delve into Max's personal journey of faith and music, discussing his experiences with worship music, his inspiration from mentors like John Wilds and Leonard Ray Jarman Jr., and the profound impact of his family's faith following the tragic loss of his older sister. Max shares details about his setup, his love for worship through keys, and provides a live demonstration on playing 'Holy Forever.' The episode concludes with insights into local worship gatherings, emphasizing the importance of faithfulness and devotion in worship ministry.

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    Thanks for listening! Subscribe here to the podcast, as well as on YouTube and other social media platforms. If you have any questions or suggestions for who you want as a featured guest in the future or a topic you want to hear, email carson@theworshipkeys.com. New episodes release every Wednesday!

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    46 mins