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WorshipFuelEp. 176 – Garett & Kate: How to Linger in WorshipMarried worship duo Garett & Kate join Matt McCoy to talk about their worship sessions, lingering in worship, and more!
The post Ep. 176 – Garett & Kate: How to Linger in Worship first appeared on WorshipFuel.2025-02-1136 minWorshipFuelEp. 175 – Rory Noland: Praying the PsalmsRory Noland, the author of “Fighting On Our Knees: Praying the Psalms in an Anti-Christian World” joins Matt McCoy to talk about how praying the Psalms can help worship leaders! They talk about why it’s important personally and how to encourage your congregation in prayer. You can purchase Rory’s book here: https://www.amazon.com/Fighting-Our-Knees-Praying-Anti-Christian/dp/B0DJRJYDYC
The post Ep. 175 – Rory Noland: Praying the Psalms first appeared on WorshipFuel.2025-01-2435 minWorshipFuelEp. 174 – Aodhán King: The process of songwritingAodhán King joins Matt McCoy to talk about his songwriting process, tips for worship leaders and his new music!
The post Ep. 174 – Aodhán King: The process of songwriting first appeared on WorshipFuel.2024-12-2329 minWorshipFuelEp. 173 – CXMMXNS w/ Ben Fielding & Reuben Morgan: The heart behind songwritingBen Fielding and Reuben Morgan join Matt McCoy to talk about songwriting and their new project CXMMXNS!
The post Ep. 173 – CXMMXNS w/ Ben Fielding & Reuben Morgan: The heart behind songwriting first appeared on WorshipFuel.2024-12-1637 minWorshipFuelEp. 172 – Thrive Worship: Worship Leading During Christmas SeasonCorbin Phillips from Thrive Worship joins Matt McCoy to talk about choosing meaningful songs for worship during the Christmas season, their new music, and more.
The post Ep. 172 – Thrive Worship: Worship Leading During Christmas Season first appeared on WorshipFuel.2024-11-2624 minWorshipFuelEp. 171 – Patrick Mayberry: What To Do When You Feel StuckPatrick Mayberry joins Loop Community Founder Matt McCoy to talk about his latest music, tips for worship leaders and more!
The post Ep. 171 – Patrick Mayberry: What To Do When You Feel Stuck first appeared on WorshipFuel.2024-11-1437 minWorshipFuelEp. 170 – Phil Wickham: Getting Priorities Straight & ChristmasPhil Wickham joins Matt McCoy to talk about his new Christmas album, meeting your congregation where they’re at, getting priorities straight, and more!
The post Ep. 170 – Phil Wickham: Getting Priorities Straight & Christmas first appeared on WorshipFuel.2024-11-0542 minWorshipFuelEp. 169 – Creating a church culture with expressive worship w/ Brett YounkerBrett Younker joins Matt McCoy to discuss leading worship before tracks, songwriting, and how to encourage your congregation to sing.
The post Ep. 169 – Creating a church culture with expressive worship w/ Brett Younker first appeared on WorshipFuel.2024-09-1936 minWorshipFuelEp. 168 – Unifying the Church through worship w/ TEMITOPETEMITOPE joins Matt McCoy to talk about worship leading, his latest music and unifying the church through worship.
The post Ep. 168 – Unifying the Church through worship w/ TEMITOPE first appeared on WorshipFuel.2024-09-0434 minWorshipFuelEp. 167 – Free writing, mental health, and All Broken Things w/ 29:11 WorshipZion Rampel from 29:11 Worship joins Matt McCoy to talk about songwriting processes, their new album and more!
The post Ep. 167 – Free writing, mental health, and All Broken Things w/ 29:11 Worship first appeared on WorshipFuel.2024-08-2934 minWorshipFuelEp. 166 – Songwriting, The Belonging Co, and making a live worship album w/ Hope DarstHope Darst joins Matt McCoy to talk about how she got started in the industry, songwriting, her upcoming live album and more!
The post Ep. 166 – Songwriting, The Belonging Co, and making a live worship album w/ Hope Darst first appeared on WorshipFuel.2024-07-1549 minWorshipFuelEp. 165 – Implementing new songs, how money changes worship culture, and The Indie Friend w/ Robby BusickRobby Busick joins Matt McCoy to talk about how to get started releasing music as a church and The Indie Friend. Check out The Indie Friend at theindiefriend.com. Join the waiting list for the Indie Friend Course for churches: https://the-indie-friend.mykajabi.com/Kingdom_Music_Framework_wait
The post Ep. 165 – Implementing new songs, how money changes worship culture, and The Indie Friend w/ Robby Busick first appeared on WorshipFuel.2024-05-2947 minWorshipFuelEp. 164 – Nineties Worship Night w/ Chad GentryChad Gentry joins Matt McCoy to talk about Nineties Worship Night and their docuseries and album that are releasing soon!
The post Ep. 164 – Nineties Worship Night w/ Chad Gentry first appeared on WorshipFuel.2024-04-1039 minWorshipFuelEp. 163 – Writing Songs & Books for Kids w/ Ellie HolcombEllie Holcomb sat down with Matt McCoy to discuss her upcoming album and book All of My Days. They also discuss kids music and books that she’s written and tips for songwriting.
The post Ep. 163 – Writing Songs & Books for Kids w/ Ellie Holcomb first appeared on WorshipFuel.2024-03-2754 minWorshipFuelEp. 162 – The Importance of Mental Health in Ministry w/ Anthony EvansMatt McCoy is joined by Anthony Evans to talk about mental and emotional health as a worship leader, making the most of the hours you are not leading worship and more!
The post Ep. 162 – The Importance of Mental Health in Ministry w/ Anthony Evans first appeared on WorshipFuel.2024-03-1330 minWorshipFuelEp. 161 – The Making of “Endless Praise”, “REJOICE”, and keeping God at the center w/ Charity GayleCharity Gayle and her husband Ryan join Loop Community Founder Matt McCoy to talk about songwriting, tips for worship leaders and her latest music!
The post Ep. 161 – The Making of “Endless Praise”, “REJOICE”, and keeping God at the center w/ Charity Gayle first appeared on WorshipFuel.2024-02-2833 minWorshipFuelEp. 160 – Building Confidence in Songwriting w/ Anna GoldenAnna Golden sits down with Loop Community Founder Matt McCoy to discuss tips for young worship leaders and her latest music!
The post Ep. 160 – Building Confidence in Songwriting w/ Anna Golden first appeared on WorshipFuel.2024-02-2039 min
WorshipFuelEp. 158 – Songwriting in your Daily Life, Worshiping in Secret, and “Shelter” w/ Pat BarrettPat Barrett sits down with Matt McCoy to talk about songwriting, tips for worship leaders and his latest album Shelter!
The post Ep. 158 – Songwriting in your Daily Life, Worshiping in Secret, and “Shelter” w/ Pat Barrett first appeared on WorshipFuel.2023-11-2835 minWorshipFuelEp. 157 – Pastoring Worship Leaders w/ Mark Harris (Gateway Worship)Mark Harris, the Worship Pastor of Gateway Church, sits down with Matt McCoy to talk about how to pastor other worship leaders, fatherhood, Gateway’s latest music and more!
The post Ep. 157 – Pastoring Worship Leaders w/ Mark Harris (Gateway Worship) first appeared on WorshipFuel.2023-11-2141 minWorshipFuelEp. 156 – Well Crafted Songs w/ Brooke LigertwoodBrooke Ligertwood joins Matt McCoy to talk about songwriting and her new album EIGHT! Listen to the album wherever you stream music and download the Master Tracks on LoopCommunity.com.
The post Ep. 156 – Well Crafted Songs w/ Brooke Ligertwood first appeared on WorshipFuel.2023-11-1328 minWorshipFuelEp. 155 – Cody Carnes – Measuring Success, Staying Focused, “Firm Foundation (Live)”Cody Carnes sits down with Matt McCoy in our latest episode of Loop Live! Download all of the Master Tracks for Cody Carnes’s songs on LoopCommunity.com.
The post Ep. 155 – Cody Carnes – Measuring Success, Staying Focused, “Firm Foundation (Live)” first appeared on WorshipFuel.2023-08-2530 minWorshipFuelEp. 154 – Chris Davenport – The Generational Aspect of Church, Songwriting, “TIME”Songwriter and artist Chris Davenport sits down with Matt McCoy to talk about all things songwriting and more!
The post Ep. 154 – Chris Davenport – The Generational Aspect of Church, Songwriting, “TIME” first appeared on WorshipFuel.2023-08-1638 minWorshipFuelEp. 153 – Michael W. Smith – Advice for Worship LeadersMichael W. Smith sits down with Matt McCoy to talk about worship music, tips for worship leaders and more!
The post Ep. 153 – Michael W. Smith – Advice for Worship Leaders first appeared on WorshipFuel.2023-08-0120 minWorshipFuelEp. 152 – Michael Tait – NewsboysMichael Tait and Newsboys join Matt McCoy to talk about their new music, the impact they’ve had on Christian music for over 30 years and more!
The post Ep. 152 – Michael Tait – Newsboys first appeared on WorshipFuel.2023-06-1224 minWorshipFuelEp. 151 – Phillip Joubert & Vincent Charlow – Common HymnalPhillip Joubert and Vincent Charlow sit down with Matt McCoy to talk about how they got started, songwriting, Common Hymnal, and more!
The post Ep. 151 – Phillip Joubert & Vincent Charlow – Common Hymnal first appeared on WorshipFuel.2023-06-0831 minWorshipFuelEp. 149 – Jenn Johnson – “Come Up Here”Jenn Johnson sits down with Matt McCoy to talk about worship leading, songwriting and Bethel Music’s latest album Come Up Here!
The post Ep. 149 – Jenn Johnson – “Come Up Here” first appeared on WorshipFuel.2023-05-1134 minWorshipFuelEp. 147 – The Belonging Co – Sunday Morning WorshipAndrew Holt, the Worship Pastor at The Belonging Co, joins Matt McCoy to talk about how they run worship on a Sunday morning, their new music and more!
The post Ep. 147 – The Belonging Co – Sunday Morning Worship first appeared on WorshipFuel.2023-04-2528 minWorshipFuelEp. 143 – Matt Redman – “Lamb of God”We are live with Matt Redman on his new album release day! Matt joins Matt McCoy to talk about worship leading, songwriting and his new album “Lamb of God”. Be sure to listen to the album wherever you stream music and download the Master Tracks on LoopCommunity.com.
The post Ep. 143 – Matt Redman – “Lamb of God” first appeared on WorshipFuel.2023-03-2833 minWorshipFuelEp. 141 – Chris Tomlin – Songs That Change the RoomChris Tomlin joins Matt McCoy to talk about songwriting, worship leading and his new album Always! Listen to the album wherever you stream music and download the Master Tracks on LoopCommunity.com.
The post Ep. 141 – Chris Tomlin – Songs That Change the Room first appeared on WorshipFuel.2023-03-1427 minWorshipFuelEp. 140 – Kristian Stanfill – Songwriting TipsKristian Stanfill from Passion sits down with Matt McCoy to talk about worship leading, songwriting and his new solo album!
The post Ep. 140 – Kristian Stanfill – Songwriting Tips first appeared on WorshipFuel.2023-03-0133 minWorshipFuelEp. 138 – Rich Kirkpatrick – Creativity in WorshipAuthor Rich Kirkpatrick joins Matt McCoy to talk about how to use creativity as a worship leader!
The post Ep. 138 – Rich Kirkpatrick – Creativity in Worship first appeared on WorshipFuel.2023-02-0733 minWorshipFuelEp. 134 – Ben Hastings – Songwriting and His Solo AlbumBen Hastings from Hillsong UNITED joins Matt McCoy to talk about his new solo album, songwriting and more!
The post Ep. 134 – Ben Hastings – Songwriting and His Solo Album first appeared on WorshipFuel.2023-01-0338 minWorshipFuelEp. 133 – David Crowder – Loops, Worship Music, Vocal Care, Scripture, Crosswords & ChristmasCrowder joins LC Founder Matt McCoy to talk about how he started leading worship, using tracks in the early 2000s, his new Christmas album, and so much more!
The post Ep. 133 – David Crowder – Loops, Worship Music, Vocal Care, Scripture, Crosswords & Christmas first appeared on WorshipFuel.2022-12-2642 minWorshipFuelEp. 126 – Worship Together – Top 5 Tips for Running TracksTerryl Padilla from Worship Together joins Matt McCoy to share his top 5 tips for running tracks. Get great tips you can use each week whether you’re new to running tracks or have been for years.
The post Ep. 126 – Worship Together – Top 5 Tips for Running Tracks first appeared on WorshipFuel.2022-11-0848 minWorshipFuelEp. 124 – Chris Brown of Elevation Worship – Advice for Every Worship LeaderChris Brown from Elevation Worship sits down with Matt McCoy to talk about songwriting, advice for worship leaders and Elevation’s new music! Download all of the Master Multitracks for Elevation Worship on LoopCommunity.com.
The post Ep. 124 – Chris Brown of Elevation Worship – Advice for Every Worship Leader first appeared on WorshipFuel.2022-10-2538 minWorshipFuelEp. 123 – Cody Carnes – Tips for SongwritingCody Carnes sits down with Matt McCoy to talk about his new album, songwriting, advice for worship leaders and more! Download all of the Master Tracks for Cody Carnes’s songs on LoopCommunity.com.
The post Ep. 123 – Cody Carnes – Tips for Songwriting first appeared on WorshipFuel.2022-10-1928 minWorshipFuelEp. 122 – Aaron Williams – Substance Over EntertainmentAaron Williams joins Matt McCoy to talk about how to make sure our worship services are focused on Jesus and not a performance. Be sure to listen to Aaron’s new album “The Hope of Christ” wherever you stream music, and get the tracks on Loop Community.
The post Ep. 122 – Aaron Williams – Substance Over Entertainment first appeared on WorshipFuel.2022-10-1439 minWorshipFuelEp. 121 – Otto Price from DC Talk – A History of TracksMatt McCoy and Otto Price sit down to talk about the history of multitracks and how they have seen them change over the years from Otto’s days with DC Talk to now.
The post Ep. 121 – Otto Price from DC Talk – A History of Tracks first appeared on WorshipFuel.2022-10-0543 minWorshipFuel118 – Discipling Kids in Worship w/ YancyYancy joins Matt McCoy to talk about her new book “Sweet Sound: The Power of Discipling Kids in Worship”. Yancy is a popular artist who focuses on providing worship music and resources for children and families.
The post 118 – Discipling Kids in Worship w/ Yancy first appeared on WorshipFuel.2022-09-0845 minWorshipFuel111 – Interview with Matt Maher!We interview Matt Maher to talk about his music, tips he has for worship leaders, and his new song “Leaning”!
The post 111 – Interview with Matt Maher! first appeared on WorshipFuel.2022-05-2543 minWorshipFuel110 – Ableton Live w/ Will Doggett & Matt McCoyWe interview Will Doggett to talk all things Ableton Live! Learn about From Studio to Stage and how to better innovate with Ableton Live from Ableton Live Certified Trainers Will Doggett and Matt McCoy.
The post 110 – Ableton Live w/ Will Doggett & Matt McCoy first appeared on WorshipFuel.2022-05-231h 08WorshipFuel108 – The Importance of Collaboration w/ for KING & COUNTRYLuke Smallbone of for KING & COUNTRY joins Matt McCoy to talk about the importance of collaborating as worship leaders and songwriters. Check out their new song “Love Me Like I Am” wherever you stream music!
The post 108 – The Importance of Collaboration w/ for KING & COUNTRY first appeared on WorshipFuel.2022-03-2922 minWorshipFuel106 – Avoiding Comparison as a Worship Leader w/ Jon EganWorship Leader and Songwriter Jon Egan joins Matt McCoy to talk about the importance of not comparing ourselves as worship leaders and pastors, as well as making sure that worship leading does not become an idol.
The post 106 – Avoiding Comparison as a Worship Leader w/ Jon Egan first appeared on WorshipFuel.2022-03-1543 minWorshipFuel105 – Loop Live with Austin Stone Worship!Jarryd and Jimmy from Austin Stone Worship join Matt McCoy to discuss their latest music, how to find worship volunteers, and how to create a healthier worship culture at your church.
The post 105 – Loop Live with Austin Stone Worship! first appeared on WorshipFuel.2022-03-0930 minWorshipFuel104 – Implementing Administrative Systems in Your Worship Team w/ Alex EnfiedjianDo you want to create a more stable and healthy worship team? Alex from Worship Ministry Training joins Matt McCoy to share tips for implementing administrative systems that will help your worship team work with or without you.
The post 104 – Implementing Administrative Systems in Your Worship Team w/ Alex Enfiedjian first appeared on WorshipFuel.2022-02-1843 minWorshipFuel103 – Loop Live w/ Lindsay McCaulArtist Lindsay McCaul joins Matt McCoy to talk about her new song “Come, O Lord (Maranatha)”! Listen to the song wherever you stream music and download the tracks!
The post 103 – Loop Live w/ Lindsay McCaul first appeared on WorshipFuel.2021-12-1639 minWorshipFuel102 – Tips for Worship Leaders, From a Pastor’s Perspective w/ Dave DavisThe relationship between a Worship Pastor and Senior Pastor can be complicated, but it’s so important. Dave Davis joins Matt McCoy to share tips for worship leaders from a pastor’s perspective.
The post 102 – Tips for Worship Leaders, From a Pastor’s Perspective w/ Dave Davis first appeared on WorshipFuel.2021-11-1636 minWorshipFuel101 – How to Legally Lead Worship w/ CCLICCLI Licenses, Streaming Licenses, Reporting – what does it all mean? Matt McCoy sits down with Nate Scott from CCLI. Learn how to make sure that your church is legally covered when leading worship!
The post 101 – How to Legally Lead Worship w/ CCLI first appeared on WorshipFuel.2021-10-2930 minWorshipFuel100 – Transforming Worship w/ Rory NolandRory Noland, the author of Transforming Worship, sits down with Matt McCoy to discuss his newest book and how we as worship leaders can implement more transformative worship services.
The post 100 – Transforming Worship w/ Rory Noland first appeared on WorshipFuel.2021-10-2742 minWorshipFuel099 – Discipling Your Worship Team w/ Shane & ShaneShane and Shane join Matt McCoy to talk about discipling your worship team and their latest album.
The post 099 – Discipling Your Worship Team w/ Shane & Shane first appeared on WorshipFuel.2021-10-2140 minWorshipFuel098 – Devotional Worship Music w/ Jon GuerraArtist Jon Guerra joins Matt McCoy to talk about devotional worship music, songwriting and his latest album “Keeper of Days”.
The post 098 – Devotional Worship Music w/ Jon Guerra first appeared on WorshipFuel.2021-10-1930 minWorshipFuel097 – Leading Worship During & After COVID w/ Andi RozierThe last year and a half has presented a lot of challenges for churches. Andi Rozier from Vertical Worship joins Matt McCoy to discuss common problems worship leaders are facing and how we can move forward.
The post 097 – Leading Worship During & After COVID w/ Andi Rozier first appeared on WorshipFuel.2021-10-1347 minWorshipFuel095 – What to Say Between Songs w/ Paul BalochePaul Baloche joins Matt McCoy to talk about what to say and how to improve at speaking between worship songs!
The post 095 – What to Say Between Songs w/ Paul Baloche first appeared on WorshipFuel.2021-10-0649 minWorshipFuel094 – Red Rocks Worship InterviewMatt McCoy interviews the guys at Red Rocks Worship about their latest music, leading worship during COVID, getting new band volunteers, and writing music for your church.
The post 094 – Red Rocks Worship Interview first appeared on WorshipFuel.2021-09-1029 minWorshipFuel093 – The Process of Writing and Producing Music for the Church w/ Andy WalkerAndy Walker joins Matt McCoy to talk about writing and producing music for the church!
The post 093 – The Process of Writing and Producing Music for the Church w/ Andy Walker first appeared on WorshipFuel.2021-07-2931 minWorshipFuel092 – How to Improve as a Worship Songwriter w/ Jared AndersonSongwriter Jared Anderson joins LC Founder Matt McCoy to discuss how worship leaders can improve at songwriting and more!
The post 092 – How to Improve as a Worship Songwriter w/ Jared Anderson first appeared on WorshipFuel.2021-07-2334 minWorshipFuel091 – Navigating Seasons of Change as a Worship Leader w/ Patrick MayberryPatrick Mayberry joins LC Founder Matt McCoy to discuss how to navigate seasons of change as a worship leader!
The post 091 – Navigating Seasons of Change as a Worship Leader w/ Patrick Mayberry first appeared on WorshipFuel.2021-07-1649 minWorshipFuel090 – How to Lead and Pour Into Worship Volunteers w/ Jenni McGrewJenni Mcgrew from Worship Leaders Collective joins LC Founder Matt McCoy to talk about how to lead volunteers on your worship team well and help them grow as worship leaders.
The post 090 – How to Lead and Pour Into Worship Volunteers w/ Jenni McGrew first appeared on WorshipFuel.2021-07-1239 minWorshipFuel089 – Three Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Leading Worship w/ Ryan DahlRyan Dahl, the Founder of PraiseCharts, joins LC Founder Matt McCoy to talk about three things he wish he knew when he started leading worship!
The post 089 – Three Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Leading Worship w/ Ryan Dahl first appeared on WorshipFuel.2021-07-0240 minWorshipFuel088 – How to Grow as a Worship Musician w/ Jason HoutsmaJason Houtsma from Worship Artistry joins LC Founder Matt McCoy for a great conversation about how worship leaders can continue to grow as musicians and leaders. They share tons of great tips for any worship leader, whether you’re a new volunteer or a worship pastor of 20 years. Listen to the full interview and subscribe... View Article
The post 088 – How to Grow as a Worship Musician w/ Jason Houtsma first appeared on WorshipFuel.2021-06-2543 minWorshipFuel081 – Jake Stemo – Presence WorshipIn this episode Matt McCoy sits down with Jake Stemo. Jake works with Presence Worship to equip and disciple worship leaders. He shares all about the amazing work they’re doing in this ministry, and tips for the younger worship generation. Learn more at www.presencewrshp.org.
The post 081 – Jake Stemo – Presence Worship first appeared on WorshipFuel.2021-01-2825 minWorshipFuel062 – Aaron Stewart – Why every worship leader needs Planning CenterAre you struggling to organize your worship team and weekend services? Matt McCoy interviews Co-Founder of Planning Center, Aaron Stewart, on how to make your scheduling easier and worship services more seamless.
The post 062 – Aaron Stewart – Why every worship leader needs Planning Center first appeared on WorshipFuel.2020-07-1347 minWorshipFuel059 – Panel Discussion – Introducing New Songs at Your ChurchAs a worship leader, introducing new songs at your church can be challenging. In this live panel discussion with Matt McCoy, Chad Negley and Dustin Smith, discuss why, when, and how to introduce new songs.
The post 059 – Panel Discussion – Introducing New Songs at Your Church first appeared on WorshipFuel.2020-06-2949 minWorshipFuel057 – Jordan Pflederer – Wearing different hats as a worship leaderIf you’re worship leader at a church with a small staff, you know that a lot of the time, you aren’t “just” a worship leader. Matt McCoy interviews Jordan Pflederer, the Worship Pastor at Oasis Church in Chicago. They talk about leading worship at a church plant, having multiple roles at church, and how to... View Article
The post 057 – Jordan Pflederer – Wearing different hats as a worship leader first appeared on WorshipFuel.2020-06-1529 minWorshipFuelCommunity Stories: Matt GleasonWe know that this new season has created a lot of challenges for you as a worship leader. Because of this, we decided to do a handful of episodes called Community Stories. In each episode, Matt McCoy sits down with a worship leader from Loop Community to talk about how COVID19 has impacted them and... View Article
The post Community Stories: Matt Gleason first appeared on WorshipFuel.2020-05-2620 minWorshipFuelCommunity Stories: Logan DoakWe know that this new season has created a lot of challenges for you as a worship leader. Because of this, we decided to do a handful of episodes called Community Stories. In each episode, Matt McCoy sits down with a worship leader from Loop Community to talk about how COVID19 has impacted them and... View Article
The post Community Stories: Logan Doak first appeared on WorshipFuel.2020-05-2216 minWorshipFuelCommunity Stories: Marvin MumfordWe know that this new season has created a lot of challenges for you as a worship leader. Because of this, we decided to do a handful of episodes called Community Stories. In each episode, Matt McCoy sits down with a worship leader from Loop Community to talk about how COVID19 has impacted them and... View Article
The post Community Stories: Marvin Mumford first appeared on WorshipFuel.2020-05-2020 minWorshipFuelCommunity Stories: Rob Benson – Epic ChurchWe know that this new season has created a lot of challenges for you as a worship leader. Because of this, we decided to do a handful of episodes called Community Stories. In each episode, Matt McCoy sits down with a worship leader from Loop Community to talk about how COVID19 has impacted them and... View Article
The post Community Stories: Rob Benson – Epic Church first appeared on WorshipFuel.2020-05-1426 minWorshipFuelCommunity Stories: Mark Paul – Eastside Community ChurchWe know that this new season has created a lot of challenges for you as a worship leader. Because of this, we decided to do a handful of episodes called Community Stories. In each episode, Matt McCoy sits down with a worship leader from Loop Community to talk about how COVID19 has impacted them and... View Article
The post Community Stories: Mark Paul – Eastside Community Church first appeared on WorshipFuel.2020-05-1113 minWorshipFuelCommunity Stories: Andy Walker – The Bridge ChurchWe know that this new season has created a lot of challenges for you as a worship leader. Because of this, we decided to do a handful of episodes called Community Stories. In each episode, Matt McCoy sits down with a worship leader from Loop Community to talk about how COVID19 has impacted them and... View Article
The post Community Stories: Andy Walker – The Bridge Church first appeared on WorshipFuel.2020-05-0811 minWorshipFuel054 – Jon Jones – Leading a TeamIf your worship team doesn’t have clear expectations and communication, leading them can become very challenging. Matt McCoy interviews Jon Jones, a worship director and campus pastor from Chicago, about over communicating with your team, giving them space to be heard, and expressing expectations.
The post 054 – Jon Jones – Leading a Team first appeared on WorshipFuel.2020-05-0421 minWorshipFuelCommunity Stories: Matt Crosman – Woodlands Group of ChurchesWe know that this new season has created a lot of challenges for you as a worship leader. Because of this, we decided to do a handful of episodes called Community Stories. In each episode, Matt McCoy sits down with a worship leader from Loop Community to talk about how COVID19 has impacted them and... View Article
The post Community Stories: Matt Crosman – Woodlands Group of Churches first appeared on WorshipFuel.2020-05-0122 minWorshipFuelCommunity Stories: Stephen Farrell – Newport ChurchWe know that this new season has created a lot of challenges for you as a worship leader. Because of this, we decided to do a handful of episodes called Community Stories. In each episode, Matt McCoy sits down with a worship leader from Loop Community to talk about how COVID19 has impacted them and... View Article
The post Community Stories: Stephen Farrell – Newport Church first appeared on WorshipFuel.2020-04-2918 minWorshipFuel051 – How to prepare your church for live streamingAs many of us prepare to lead worship and have church live streamed, virtually or pre-recorded, we wanted to offer tips and suggestions on how to make the most of the experience for your congregation. This episode features an interview Matt McCoy and Janson Roberts did on Instagram live to discuss gear needed to stream,... View Article
The post 051 – How to prepare your church for live streaming first appeared on WorshipFuel.2020-03-2350 minWorshipFuel049 – Paul Baloche – Leading Your CongregationPaul Baloche, best known for his songs “Open the Eyes of My Heart”, “Hosanna”, and many more, joins the Loop Community podcast! Matt McCoy interviews Paul on how to teach and lead your congregation in worship, the importance of psalms in worship, and tips for worship leaders. Be sure to check out Paul’s songs on... View Article
The post 049 – Paul Baloche – Leading Your Congregation first appeared on WorshipFuel.2020-02-2445 minWorshipFuel048 – Jake Gosselin – Performing vs. Leading WorshipAs worship leaders, it can be challenging to not start focusing more on the production part of leading, instead of the worship. Jake Gosselin, the Founder of Churchfront, joins Matt McCoy to discuss performing vs. leading worship, how to deal with the pressure to perform, and how to make sure worship isn’t about you.
The post 048 – Jake Gosselin – Performing vs. Leading Worship first appeared on WorshipFuel.2020-02-1027 minWorshipFuel041 – Connecting with other worship leaders w/ Scott LiebenowAs a worship leader, should connecting with other worship leaders be a part of your job description? Scott Liebenow, Co-Founder of Chicago Worship Collective, joins Matt McCoy to discuss coming together as worship leaders, songwriting, and the balance between being a paid worship team member and a volunteer.
The post 041 – Connecting with other worship leaders w/ Scott Liebenow first appeared on WorshipFuel.2019-10-0134 minWorshipFuel040 – Why do we write songs? w/ Jared AndersonWhen writing songs, we can often feel doubts about our song, ourselves, and whether we should even be writing at all. In this episode, Matt McCoy talks with Jared Anderson (writer of “Great I Am” and “Rescue”) about songwriting and all of the struggles that come with it. They discuss how to know if songwriting... View Article
The post 040 – Why do we write songs? w/ Jared Anderson first appeared on WorshipFuel.2019-08-2745 minWorshipFuel039 – Is music manipulative, a weapon or a cheat code? How music builds community w/ Brandon ShuppMusic and singing are powerful. We can all think of ways that music and singing have impacted our lives at some point. We include it in our worship services for many reasons. In this episode, Matt McCoy talks with Brandon Shupp about how music and singing can bring us together, change hearts, and remind us... View Article
The post 039 – Is music manipulative, a weapon or a cheat code? How music builds community w/ Brandon Shupp first appeared on WorshipFuel.2019-08-1348 minWorshipFuel038 – Why We Sing w/ Keith GettyDo you struggle to choose what songs you are going to play every week? Worship song selection can be a daunting task. From balancing the different views of your congregation, to making sure that your songs have meaningful lyrics, it can be a challenge. In this episode, Loop Founder Matt McCoy talks with Keith Getty... View Article
The post 038 – Why We Sing w/ Keith Getty first appeared on WorshipFuel.2019-07-3047 minWorshipFuel037 – Balancing Production & Presence in Worship w/ Matt RedmanSeason 2 of the Loop Community Podcast is here! In this episode, our founder Matt McCoy talks with Matt Redman about leading worship and the challenges many worship leaders face today. As worship leaders, there can be a tension between the production aspect of the worship service and actually being present in leading worship. Listen... View Article
The post 037 – Balancing Production & Presence in Worship w/ Matt Redman first appeared on WorshipFuel.2019-07-1548 min
WorshipFuel036 – Be Who God Created You To Be w/ Gabriel FinochioIn episode 36 of the Loop Podcast, roles are switched as Matt McCoy gets interviewed by Gabriel Finochio of the Royal Royal! Together they talk about worship leading, favorite albums, and being who God created you to be. Also featured on this podcast is Producer of the Month, Nathan Whidden! If you enjoy listening to... View Article
The post 036 – Be Who God Created You To Be w/ Gabriel Finochio first appeared on WorshipFuel.2019-02-0542 minWorshipFuel034 – Pursuing your songwriting passion w/ Matt RossHappy New Year! To start this year off right, we welcome Matt Ross, Worship Pastor at Pikes Peak Christian Church in Colorado Springs. He and Matt McCoy talk through what it’s like to write songs for your church and recording an album. Producer of the month, Brad Spead, is also featured on this episode. If... View Article
The post 034 – Pursuing your songwriting passion w/ Matt Ross first appeared on WorshipFuel.2019-01-0336 minWorshipFuel026 – The Worship Coalition w/ Stephen DuncanStephen Duncan is a songwriter and founder of The Worship Coalition. In this episode, he sits down with Matt to talk about how The Worship Coalition resources the church and supports leaders in times of burnout. Matt and Derek then gather around the community talk table to reflect on these topics. Also featured on this... View Article
The post 026 – The Worship Coalition w/ Stephen Duncan first appeared on WorshipFuel.2018-09-0135 minWorshipFuel024 – The Excellence Idol w/ Keith Everette SmithIn episode 24 of the Loop Community Podcast, Matt is joined by Keith Everette Smith, Multi-Grammy and Dove Award winning producer, songwriter, and instrumentalist. Together, they talk about excellence as an idol and that just because a worship set isn’t perfect, doesn’t mean God isn’t being glorified. Matt and Derek then talk this over at... View Article
The post 024 – The Excellence Idol w/ Keith Everette Smith first appeared on WorshipFuel.2018-08-0233 minWorshipFuel022 – How to Survive a Church Renovation w/ Wade HugginsIn episode 22 of the LC Podcast, Matt sits down with Wade Huggins, a worship pastor/singer-songwriter, based in Athens, Texas. Together they discuss how to renovate a church and what challenges it may bring. Matt and Derek then talk about this topic at the community talk table. Also featured on the podcast, is producer of... View Article
The post 022 – How to Survive a Church Renovation w/ Wade Huggins first appeared on WorshipFuel.2018-07-0541 minWorshipFuel021 – Four Essentials Every Leader Needs w/ Dave WorkmanDave Workman, author of “Elemental Leaders: Four Essentials Every Leader Needs”, joins Matt for this episode of the LC Podcast. Together they talk about his book and how to be a leader in your church. Matt and Derek then reflect on these topics as they gather around the community talk table. Also featured on this... View Article
The post 021 – Four Essentials Every Leader Needs w/ Dave Workman first appeared on WorshipFuel.2018-06-1957 minWorshipFuel020 – Cherry Hills Worship w/ Brandon GrissomIn episode 20 of the Loop Community Podcast, Matt meets with singer/songwriter Brandon Grissom to talk about leading worship and songwriting at Cherry Hills Community Church. Matt and Derek then gather around the community talk table to give their own insight. Ryan King, LC producer of the month, is also featured on the podcast! If... View Article
The post 020 – Cherry Hills Worship w/ Brandon Grissom first appeared on WorshipFuel.2018-06-0437 minWorshipFuel019 – The Heart of the Artist w/ Rory NolandIn this episode of the LC Podcast, Matt is joined by Rory Noland, writer of “The Heart of the Artist”. Listen in as they talk about the mentoring of worship leaders, how one should take criticism, and the new generation of leaders. Matt and Derek then gather around the community talk table to reflect on... View Article
The post 019 – The Heart of the Artist w/ Rory Noland first appeared on WorshipFuel.2018-05-1538 minWorshipFuel018 – Being Faithful Where You’re Planted w/ Jacob SooterJacob Sooter, worship songwriter and producer, joins us for the 18th episode of the Loop Community Podcast! Listen in as Jacob and Matt talk about songwriting as well as serving where God wants you to serve. Matt and Derek then gather around the community talk table to reflect on this interview. Also be sure to... View Article
The post 018 – Being Faithful Where You’re Planted w/ Jacob Sooter first appeared on WorshipFuel.2018-05-0137 minWorshipFuel017 – Ascension Worship w/ Jamie MileyIn episode 17 of the Loop Community Podcast, Matt sits down with Jamie Miley, CEO and Founder of Ascension Worship. Together they discuss what Ascension Worship does and how it can help resource your church. Matt and Derek then gather around the community talk table to give their own insight and discuss these benefits. For... View Article
The post 017 – Ascension Worship w/ Jamie Miley first appeared on WorshipFuel.2018-04-1635 minWorshipFuel016 – A New Liturgy w/ Aaron NiequistIn this episode of the LC Podcast, Matt talks with Aaron Niequist, liturgist and writer of the book “The Eternal Current”. Listen in as they talk about the importance of combining prayer and scripture with worship music. Matt and Derek then gather around the community talk table to reflect on these topics. LC Producer of... View Article
The post 016 – A New Liturgy w/ Aaron Niequist first appeared on WorshipFuel.2018-04-0247 minWorshipFuel015 – How to Raise the Bar of Your Worship Team w/ Patrick MayberryIn episode 15 of the LC Podcast, Matt sits down with Patrick Mayberry, worship leader at Soul City Church in Chicago. In their discussion about leading a team, they cover everything from the audition process, to midweek rehearsals, to taking their sound to the next level! Derek and Matt then gather around the community talk... View Article
The post 015 – How to Raise the Bar of Your Worship Team w/ Patrick Mayberry first appeared on WorshipFuel.2018-03-1554 minWorshipFuel014 – Give More Than You Take w/ Brandon BreitenbachIn this episode of the LC Podcast, Matt McCoy interviews Brandon Breitenbach. Brandon is a business owner, serial entrepreneur, and road manager for Phil Wickham. Listen in as they talk about giving more than you take and how that can apply to your business, as well as leading worship. Matt and Derek then spend time... View Article
The post 014 – Give More Than You Take w/ Brandon Breitenbach first appeared on WorshipFuel.2018-03-0148 minWorshipFuel013 – The Millennial Sound w/ Pete Kipley & Patrick DoddIn episode 13 of the LC Podcast, Matt sits with Pete Kipley and Patrick Dodd of Upper Room Music! Listen in as they share an inside scoop of their record label as well as a new “Millenial Sound” hitting the music industry. After, Matt and Janson reflect on the interview as they gather around the... View Article
The post 013 – The Millennial Sound w/ Pete Kipley & Patrick Dodd first appeared on WorshipFuel.2018-02-1646 minWorshipFuel012 – Recording a Live Album w/ Phil SchawelOn this week’s episode of the LC Podcast, Matt sits down with songwriter and producer Phil Schawel as they talk through the steps on how they record a live album! Robert and Janson gather around the community talk table, and Producer of the Month, Zachary Hanna, is also featured on the podcast. Listen to Matt... View Article
The post 012 – Recording a Live Album w/ Phil Schawel first appeared on WorshipFuel.2018-02-021h 03WorshipFuel008 – The Beginning of LC w/ Matt McCoy & Mary McCoyLearn about the beginning of Loop Community as our founder, Matt McCoy, gets interviewed by his wife, Mary McCoy. Afterwards, learn about our featured contributor of the month Randy Davenport and hang around the Community Talk table with Janson and Chris. We want to hear from you! If you have interview suggestions, feedback or questions,... View Article
The post 008 – The Beginning of LC w/ Matt McCoy & Mary McCoy first appeared on WorshipFuel.2017-11-2752 minWorshipFuel005 – Pursuing the Dream w/ Jacob ArnoldOn this episode of the LC podcast, Jacob Arnold talks about playing drums for North Point, Johnny Swim, Matt Redman, and how his journey to success was fueled by the people who believed in him. Matt and Janson gather around the Community Talk table to discuss the interview, and Matt Aldridge is featured as October’s... View Article
The post 005 – Pursuing the Dream w/ Jacob Arnold first appeared on WorshipFuel.2017-10-0240 minWorshipFuel002 – Pioneering Loops and Tracks w/ Bwack (Jeremy Bush)Matt McCoy interviews Jeremy Bush (also known as “the Bwack”). Bwack is a legend and pioneer in the world of using loops, tracks and technology in worship. He was the drummer for The David Crowder*Band, and now with The Digital Age. Janson and Robert hang around the Community Talk table and Andrew Picha is our... View Article
The post 002 – Pioneering Loops and Tracks w/ Bwack (Jeremy Bush) first appeared on WorshipFuel.2017-08-0242 minWorshipFuel001 – From Artist to Director w/ Jonathan Mason (Word Worship)In our first episode, Matt McCoy interviews Jonathan Mason – the director of Word Worship. Join Chris, Janson and Matt around a table discussion during “Community Talk”, as well as get to know our featured contributor Yaahn Hunter Jr.
The post 001 – From Artist to Director w/ Jonathan Mason (Word Worship) first appeared on WorshipFuel.2017-06-2246 min