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    <description>Worship teams around the globe struggle with similar issues. In The MxU Worship Podcast, we try to tackle them head-on. Stephen Brewster talks with your favorite Worship Leaders and Artists about their practical experiences in worship environments and leans into how churches of all sizes can improve their worship team's health. Discover what it looks like to make mistakes and learn from them, how to lead healthy teams, practical tips on songwriting, dealing with pressure, building a team of musicians, communicating with production and pastoral staff, and more.</description>
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    <itunes:summary>Worship teams around the globe struggle with similar issues. In The MxU Worship Podcast, we try to tackle them head-on. Stephen Brewster talks with your favorite Worship Leaders and Artists about their practical experiences in worship environments and leans into how churches of all sizes can improve their worship team's health. Discover what it looks like to make mistakes and learn from them, how to lead healthy teams, practical tips on songwriting, dealing with pressure, building a team of musicians, communicating with production and pastoral staff, and more.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Phil Wickham on Finding Identity and Value as a Worship Leader</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the first episode of The MxU Worship Podcast! Stephen Brewster takes the opportunity to chat with Phil Wickham, a worship leader, GMA Dove Award winner, and songwriter. In this episode, we talk about identity and value plus the difference between the two. Understanding these can help you in ministering to yourself, others, and God. Hear about Phil's history growing up leading worship for his youth group, going through a life-changing experience when losing his voice for a season, and why worship leaders should care about pastoring people! On top of all of that discover how prayer can and should impact everything you do as a worship leader.</p><p>Follow Phil:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/philwickham/">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/5d1JhBfyb58upMXCZOdbQu?autoplay=true">Spotify</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-XSYe_TuXZX1iIBVbUG7sg">YouTube</a></li></ul>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the first episode of The MxU Worship Podcast! Stephen Brewster takes the opportunity to chat with Phil Wickham, a worship leader, GMA Dove Award winner, and songwriter. In this episode, we talk about identity and value plus the difference between the two. Understanding these can help you in ministering to yourself, others, and God. Hear about Phil's history growing up leading worship for his youth group, going through a life-changing experience when losing his voice for a season, and why worship leaders should care about pastoring people! On top of all of that discover how prayer can and should impact everything you do as a worship leader.</p><p>Follow Phil:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/philwickham/">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/5d1JhBfyb58upMXCZOdbQu?autoplay=true">Spotify</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-XSYe_TuXZX1iIBVbUG7sg">YouTube</a></li></ul>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2022 14:01:55 -0500</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>MxU</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1967</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>As a start to The MxU Worship Podcast, Stephen Brewster talks with Phil Wickham. Discover how understanding identity and value plus focusing on prayer will help you minister to yourself, others, and God.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>As a start to The MxU Worship Podcast, Stephen Brewster talks with Phil Wickham. Discover how understanding identity and value plus focusing on prayer will help you minister to yourself, others, and God.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>worship, artists, worship leaders, worship artists, worship bands, church health, worship teams, worship team, healthy church teams, healthy teams</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Brandon Lake on Mental Health &amp; Following Your Lead Pastor</title>
      <itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>2</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Stephen Brewster talks with Brandon Lake, GMA Dove Award winner, songwriter, &amp; worship leader. They talk about dealing with mental health, seeing songs take off at your church when you don't expect it, and the effect of how submitting to the authority of the leaders above you like your lead pastor will help your team to be healthy.</p><p>Follow Brandon:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/brandonlake/">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/brandonlakemusic/">Facebook</a></li><li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/1bdnGJxkbIIys5Jhk1T74v?si=vQM9kMhMQzekJYS0QbDbxA">Spotify</a></li></ul>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Stephen Brewster talks with Brandon Lake, GMA Dove Award winner, songwriter, &amp; worship leader. They talk about dealing with mental health, seeing songs take off at your church when you don't expect it, and the effect of how submitting to the authority of the leaders above you like your lead pastor will help your team to be healthy.</p><p>Follow Brandon:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/brandonlake/">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/brandonlakemusic/">Facebook</a></li><li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/1bdnGJxkbIIys5Jhk1T74v?si=vQM9kMhMQzekJYS0QbDbxA">Spotify</a></li></ul>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2022 14:38:56 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>MxU</author>
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      <itunes:author>MxU</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2441</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Stephen Brewster talks with Brandon Lake. Gain trust, credibility, and a voice in leading the church by learning how to submit to your leaders and your lead pastor.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Stephen Brewster talks with Brandon Lake. Gain trust, credibility, and a voice in leading the church by learning how to submit to your leaders and your lead pastor.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>worship, artists, worship leaders, worship artists, worship bands, church health, worship teams, worship team, healthy church teams, healthy teams</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Corey Voss talks Healthy Transitions &amp; Investing Time</title>
      <itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>3</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Stephen Brewster talks with Corey Voss. Corey is a worship leader and the writer and singer of many popular worship songs. They talk about what it looks like to navigate and leave a ministry in a healthy way, writing theology into songs by spending time in scripture, as well as taking time to lament. If you're looking for a place of healing or purpose, know that God is on your side and has a plan for you!</p><p>Follow Corey:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@coreyvossmusic">TikTok</a></li><li><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/coreyvossmusic/">Pinterest</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/coreyvoss/">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/1eqQW3Oj7MHXK05b8O5RHa?si=PbJKM32vQz6Us2q4Zm8Zyw">Spotify</a></li></ul>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Stephen Brewster talks with Corey Voss. Corey is a worship leader and the writer and singer of many popular worship songs. They talk about what it looks like to navigate and leave a ministry in a healthy way, writing theology into songs by spending time in scripture, as well as taking time to lament. If you're looking for a place of healing or purpose, know that God is on your side and has a plan for you!</p><p>Follow Corey:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@coreyvossmusic">TikTok</a></li><li><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/coreyvossmusic/">Pinterest</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/coreyvoss/">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/1eqQW3Oj7MHXK05b8O5RHa?si=PbJKM32vQz6Us2q4Zm8Zyw">Spotify</a></li></ul>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2022 16:44:36 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>MxU</author>
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      <itunes:author>MxU</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1670</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Stephen Brewster talks with Corey Voss a recording artist, songwriter, and worship leader. In this episode, they talk about what it looks like to have healthy transitions in ministry, why you should lament, and the importance of spending time in scripture.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Stephen Brewster talks with Corey Voss a recording artist, songwriter, and worship leader. In this episode, they talk about what it looks like to have healthy transitions in ministry, why you should lament, and the importance of spending time in scripture</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>worship, artists, worship leaders, worship artists, worship bands, church health, worship teams, worship team, healthy church teams, healthy teams</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Creating Authentic Worship Moments with Jordan Howerton</title>
      <itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>4</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Do you lead from moment to moment when singing songs and transitioning between service elements? In this episode of The Worship Podcast, Stephen Brewster talks with Jordan Howerton. We can't push things that work in someone else's context into our own and assume it will go over as we expect. We all have different contexts in which we lead. We talk about these things in this podcast.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Do you lead from moment to moment when singing songs and transitioning between service elements? In this episode of The Worship Podcast, Stephen Brewster talks with Jordan Howerton. We can't push things that work in someone else's context into our own and assume it will go over as we expect. We all have different contexts in which we lead. We talk about these things in this podcast.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 11:43:37 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>MxU</author>
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      <itunes:author>MxU</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2125</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Jordan Howerton talks about how we can't always push things that work in someone else's context into our own and assume it will go over as we expect. We all have different contexts in which we lead. Are we trying to model someone else or figure out how to lead in the best way for where we are right now?</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Jordan Howerton talks about how we can't always push things that work in someone else's context into our own and assume it will go over as we expect. We all have different contexts in which we lead. Are we trying to model someone else or figure out how to</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>worship, artists, worship leaders, worship artists, worship bands, church health, worship teams, worship team, healthy church teams, healthy teams</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Leeland on Impacting People with the Presence of God</title>
      <itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>5</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Leeland on Impacting People with the Presence of God</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We loved getting the opportunity to talk with Leeland Mooring--worship leader, and songwriter, from the band Leeland. In this episode, he shares his heart for pursuing the presence of God, learning the "craft" of songwriting, and writing lyrics from prayer. "You're responsible for the health of your imagination... it's actually pretty easy through repetition to get better at the craft of something, but the hard part is changing your lifestyle. If all that's there is just surface level, (then) you've got nothing in there to pull from."</p><p>We hope you loved this week's episode of The MxU Worship Podcast, a podcast for worship leaders, by worship leaders.</p><p>Discover Leeland:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/leelandofficial/">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/LeelandTV">YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/6j1fmLreVuAay7k6Gudfa2?si=75zRM643TyGrpe7mG1cBMg&amp;nd=1">Spotify</a></li><li><a href="https://www.leelandonline.com/">Website</a></li></ul>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We loved getting the opportunity to talk with Leeland Mooring--worship leader, and songwriter, from the band Leeland. In this episode, he shares his heart for pursuing the presence of God, learning the "craft" of songwriting, and writing lyrics from prayer. "You're responsible for the health of your imagination... it's actually pretty easy through repetition to get better at the craft of something, but the hard part is changing your lifestyle. If all that's there is just surface level, (then) you've got nothing in there to pull from."</p><p>We hope you loved this week's episode of The MxU Worship Podcast, a podcast for worship leaders, by worship leaders.</p><p>Discover Leeland:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/leelandofficial/">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/LeelandTV">YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/6j1fmLreVuAay7k6Gudfa2?si=75zRM643TyGrpe7mG1cBMg&amp;nd=1">Spotify</a></li><li><a href="https://www.leelandonline.com/">Website</a></li></ul>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2023 04:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>MxU</author>
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      <itunes:author>MxU</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>4070</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Writing songs can and should come from times of prayer. The presence of God changes everything. These are the things we were able to talk about with worship leader and songwriter Leeland Mooring. Come explore what it looks like to worship God in the home and how that affects the platform and writing music in this episode of The MxU Worship Podcast.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Writing songs can and should come from times of prayer. The presence of God changes everything. These are the things we were able to talk about with worship leader and songwriter Leeland Mooring. Come explore what it looks like to worship God in the home </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>worship, artists, worship leaders, worship artists, worship bands, church health, worship teams, worship team, healthy church teams, healthy teams</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Revival in New York City with Hannah Rae Faulk from C3 NYC</title>
      <itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>6</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Revival in New York City with Hannah Rae Faulk from C3 NYC</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Stephen Brewster talks with Hannah Rae Faulk. Hannah Rae is a worship leader at C3 NYC. They talk about what it looks like to provide space for worship in unique environments like New York City and how beautiful it can be to seek God even after a tough season.</p><p>Follow Hannah Rae &amp; C3 Worship:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/hannahraefaulk/">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/6tVUFgMhjG96KGcJSr3BdJ?si=f5kmK4_USEi04DSSeowhlw">Spotify</a></li></ul>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Stephen Brewster talks with Hannah Rae Faulk. Hannah Rae is a worship leader at C3 NYC. They talk about what it looks like to provide space for worship in unique environments like New York City and how beautiful it can be to seek God even after a tough season.</p><p>Follow Hannah Rae &amp; C3 Worship:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/hannahraefaulk/">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/6tVUFgMhjG96KGcJSr3BdJ?si=f5kmK4_USEi04DSSeowhlw">Spotify</a></li></ul>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2023 04:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>MxU</author>
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      <itunes:author>MxU</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2081</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Stephen Brewster talks with Hannah Rae Faulk. Hannah Rae is a worship leader at C3 NYC. They talk about what it looks like to provide space for worship in unique environments like New York City and how beautiful it can be to seek God even after a tough season.</p><p>Follow Hannah Rae &amp; C3 Worship:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/hannahraefaulk/">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/6tVUFgMhjG96KGcJSr3BdJ?si=f5kmK4_USEi04DSSeowhlw">Spotify</a></li></ul>]]>
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      <itunes:keywords>worship, artists, worship leaders, worship artists, worship bands, church health, worship teams, worship team, healthy church teams, healthy teams</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>"Work-Life Balance" as a Worship Leader with Brian Darnell</title>
      <itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>7</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Stephen Brewster talks with Brian Darnell. Brian is the Worship Leader Director at Grace Church in Greenville, South Carolina. Listen as we discuss the reality of what a "work-life balance" looks like for worship leaders and worship pastors at churches. We also took time to dive into what it looks like to disciple people as worship leaders.</p><p><a href="https://gracechurchsc.org/resources/grace-music/"><strong>Grace Church Worship</strong></a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Stephen Brewster talks with Brian Darnell. Brian is the Worship Leader Director at Grace Church in Greenville, South Carolina. Listen as we discuss the reality of what a "work-life balance" looks like for worship leaders and worship pastors at churches. We also took time to dive into what it looks like to disciple people as worship leaders.</p><p><a href="https://gracechurchsc.org/resources/grace-music/"><strong>Grace Church Worship</strong></a></p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2023 08:51:11 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>MxU</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Stephen Brewster talks with Brian Darnell. Brian is the Worship Leader Director at Grace Church in Greenville, South Carolina. Listen as we discuss the reality of what a "work-life balance" looks like for worship leaders and worship pastors at churches. We also took time to dive into what it looks like to disciple people as worship leaders.</p><p><a href="https://gracechurchsc.org/resources/grace-music/"><strong>Grace Church Worship</strong></a></p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>worship, artists, worship leaders, worship artists, worship bands, church health, worship teams, worship team, healthy church teams, healthy teams</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>#08 - Todd Fields</title>
      <itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>8</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Stephen sits down with Todd Fields from Worship Circle to talk about his journey as a worship leader and songwriter, and what led to the founding of his ministry for worship leaders. Worship Circle provides a community for leaders to be reminded that they are loved and not alone. <a href="https://www.worshipcircle.com/">worshipcircle.com</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Stephen sits down with Todd Fields from Worship Circle to talk about his journey as a worship leader and songwriter, and what led to the founding of his ministry for worship leaders. Worship Circle provides a community for leaders to be reminded that they are loved and not alone. <a href="https://www.worshipcircle.com/">worshipcircle.com</a></p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:duration>1789</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Stephen sits down with Todd Fields from Worship Circle to talk about his journey as a worship leader and songwriter, and what led to the founding of his ministry for worship leaders. Worship Circle provides a community for leaders to be reminded that they are loved and not alone. <a href="https://www.worshipcircle.com/">worshipcircle.com</a></p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>worship, artists, worship leaders, worship artists, worship bands, church health, worship teams, worship team, healthy church teams, healthy teams</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>#09 - Mia Fields</title>
      <itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>9</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>#09 - Mia Fields</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Mia Fields is an incredible leader and one of the most prolific songwriters in worship music today. We know you'll love hearing her heart for worship teams and her advice on how to nurture creativity in the writing process. If you are writing original music for your church, we know you'll want to have this one on repeat!</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Mia Fields is an incredible leader and one of the most prolific songwriters in worship music today. We know you'll love hearing her heart for worship teams and her advice on how to nurture creativity in the writing process. If you are writing original music for your church, we know you'll want to have this one on repeat!</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Mar 2023 13:34:08 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>MxU</author>
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      <itunes:duration>2119</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Mia Fields is an incredible leader and one of the most prolific songwriters in worship music today. We know you'll love hearing her heart for worship teams and her advice on how to nurture creativity in the writing process. If you are writing original music for your church, we know you'll want to have this one on repeat!</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>worship, artists, worship leaders, worship artists, worship bands, church health, worship teams, worship team, healthy church teams, healthy teams</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>#10 - Andy Chrisman</title>
      <itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>10</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>#10 - Andy Chrisman</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We know you'll love hearing from Andy Chrisman, a legendary member of 4Him, and worship pastor at Church on the Move in Tulsa, OK. He shares great wisdom on topics like dealing with transition in a healthy way, how to define culture, and the importance of humility. He also has great advice for aging worship leaders on how to build legacy and "age-out" well. Connect with Andy at <a href="https://www.andychrisman.net/">https://www.andychrisman.net/</a> and on Instagram @andychrisman.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We know you'll love hearing from Andy Chrisman, a legendary member of 4Him, and worship pastor at Church on the Move in Tulsa, OK. He shares great wisdom on topics like dealing with transition in a healthy way, how to define culture, and the importance of humility. He also has great advice for aging worship leaders on how to build legacy and "age-out" well. Connect with Andy at <a href="https://www.andychrisman.net/">https://www.andychrisman.net/</a> and on Instagram @andychrisman.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Apr 2023 10:45:31 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>MxU</author>
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      <itunes:duration>2510</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>We know you'll love hearing from Andy Chrisman, a legendary member of 4Him, and worship pastor at Church on the Move in Tulsa, OK. He shares great wisdom on topics like dealing with transition in a healthy way, how to define culture, and the importance of humility. He also has great advice for aging worship leaders on how to build legacy and "age-out" well. Connect with Andy at <a href="https://www.andychrisman.net/">https://www.andychrisman.net/</a> and on Instagram @andychrisman.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>worship, artists, worship leaders, worship artists, worship bands, church health, worship teams, worship team, healthy church teams, healthy teams</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>#11 - Jesse Reeves</title>
      <itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>11</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>#11 - Jesse Reeves</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://worship-podcast.getmxu.com/episodes/11-jesse-reeves</link>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Stephen sits down for a great conversation with songwriter, worship leader and pastor Jesse Reeves, and we know you're gonna be challenged by this one! Get your notepad ready, because Jesse drops incredible wisdom as he shares his journey from artist and songwriter to pastor leading local house churches. Check out the newest songs from KingsPorch as well: https://open.spotify.com/track/3x6vT8eTZdYsSpkzJf0dWK?si=f47e066721804b14</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Stephen sits down for a great conversation with songwriter, worship leader and pastor Jesse Reeves, and we know you're gonna be challenged by this one! Get your notepad ready, because Jesse drops incredible wisdom as he shares his journey from artist and songwriter to pastor leading local house churches. Check out the newest songs from KingsPorch as well: https://open.spotify.com/track/3x6vT8eTZdYsSpkzJf0dWK?si=f47e066721804b14</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>MxU</author>
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      <itunes:duration>3565</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Stephen sits down for a great conversation with songwriter, worship leader and pastor Jesse Reeves, and we know you're gonna be challenged by this one! Get your notepad ready, because Jesse drops incredible wisdom as he shares his journey from artist and songwriter to pastor leading local house churches. Check out the newest songs from KingsPorch as well: https://open.spotify.com/track/3x6vT8eTZdYsSpkzJf0dWK?si=f47e066721804b14</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>worship, artists, worship leaders, worship artists, worship bands, church health, worship teams, worship team, healthy church teams, healthy teams</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>#12 - Rich Kirkpatrick</title>
      <itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>12</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>#12 - Rich Kirkpatrick</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://worship-podcast.getmxu.com/episodes/12-rich-kirkpatrick</link>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Stephen has a great conversation with Rich Kirkpatrick, author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/MINDBLOWN-Unlock-Creative-Bridging-Science/dp/B0B7QJPNXJ">Mindblown</a>, which explores the science behind creativity. You'll love hearing his insights on the creative process and how to explore your own creativity in a more effective way.</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Stephen has a great conversation with Rich Kirkpatrick, author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/MINDBLOWN-Unlock-Creative-Bridging-Science/dp/B0B7QJPNXJ">Mindblown</a>, which explores the science behind creativity. You'll love hearing his insights on the creative process and how to explore your own creativity in a more effective way.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 May 2023 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>MxU</author>
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      <itunes:author>MxU</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2572</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Stephen has a great conversation with Rich Kirkpatrick, author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/MINDBLOWN-Unlock-Creative-Bridging-Science/dp/B0B7QJPNXJ">Mindblown</a>, which explores the science behind creativity. You'll love hearing his insights on the creative process and how to explore your own creativity in a more effective way.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>worship, artists, worship leaders, worship artists, worship bands, church health, worship teams, worship team, healthy church teams, healthy teams</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>#13 - Blake Goss</title>
      <itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>13</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>#13 - Blake Goss</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Stephen sits down with Blake Goss from Newspring Church for a great conversation. You'll hear how Blake went from being a non-musician athlete to leading a large team at a church of over 20,000. He has great advice on navigating difficult seasons and how to make sure that Scripture is at the heart of your ministry. </p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Stephen sits down with Blake Goss from Newspring Church for a great conversation. You'll hear how Blake went from being a non-musician athlete to leading a large team at a church of over 20,000. He has great advice on navigating difficult seasons and how to make sure that Scripture is at the heart of your ministry. </p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>MxU</author>
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      <itunes:duration>2767</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Stephen sits down with Blake Goss from Newspring Church for a great conversation. You'll hear how Blake went from being a non-musician athlete to leading a large team at a church of over 20,000. He has great advice on navigating difficult seasons and how to make sure that Scripture is at the heart of your ministry. </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>worship, artists, worship leaders, worship artists, worship bands, church health, worship teams, worship team, healthy church teams, healthy teams</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>#14 - Ryan Dahl, Founder of Praise Charts</title>
      <itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>14</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>#14 - Ryan Dahl, Founder of Praise Charts</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://worship-podcast.getmxu.com/episodes/14-ryan-dahl-founder-of-praise-charts</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Stephen has a great conversation with Ryan Dahl, Founder of Praise Charts. He's been providing resources for worship teams for 25 years, and has a lot to say about how to engage your worship team in really effective ways. From engaging your church in multi-generational worship through hymns, to integrating young instrumentalists on your stage, Ryan has a lot of great advice. You can check out all they have to offer at <a href="https://www.praisecharts.com/">praisecharts.com</a>. Enjoy!</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Stephen has a great conversation with Ryan Dahl, Founder of Praise Charts. He's been providing resources for worship teams for 25 years, and has a lot to say about how to engage your worship team in really effective ways. From engaging your church in multi-generational worship through hymns, to integrating young instrumentalists on your stage, Ryan has a lot of great advice. You can check out all they have to offer at <a href="https://www.praisecharts.com/">praisecharts.com</a>. Enjoy!</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Aug 2023 08:20:34 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>MxU</author>
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      <itunes:duration>1797</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Stephen has a great conversation with Ryan Dahl, Founder of Praise Charts. He's been providing resources for worship teams for 25 years, and has a lot to say about how to engage your worship team in really effective ways. From engaging your church in multi-generational worship through hymns, to integrating young instrumentalists on your stage, Ryan has a lot of great advice. You can check out all they have to offer at <a href="https://www.praisecharts.com/">praisecharts.com</a>. Enjoy!</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>worship, artists, worship leaders, worship artists, worship bands, church health, worship teams, worship team, healthy church teams, healthy teams</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>#15 - Kory Miller &amp; Tyler Roberts, Red Rocks Worship</title>
      <itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>15</podcast:episode>
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      <link>https://worship-podcast.getmxu.com/episodes/15-kory-miller-tyler-roberts-red-rocks-worship</link>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We know you'll love hearing from Kory Miller and Tyler Roberts from Red Rocks Worship as they talk to Stephen about their new worship record. You'll hear about their writing process, and each of their favorite songs from the album. They also share how they've dealt with seasons of discouragement and doubt, and give great advice for how to get re-aligned with God's purposes in worship during those times. </p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>We know you'll love hearing from Kory Miller and Tyler Roberts from Red Rocks Worship as they talk to Stephen about their new worship record. You'll hear about their writing process, and each of their favorite songs from the album. They also share how they've dealt with seasons of discouragement and doubt, and give great advice for how to get re-aligned with God's purposes in worship during those times. </p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>MxU</author>
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      <itunes:author>MxU</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2615</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>We know you'll love hearing from Kory Miller and Tyler Roberts from Red Rocks Worship as they talk to Stephen about their new worship record. You'll hear about their writing process, and each of their favorite songs from the album. They also share how they've dealt with seasons of discouragement and doubt, and give great advice for how to get re-aligned with God's purposes in worship during those times. </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>worship, artists, worship leaders, worship artists, worship bands, church health, worship teams, worship team, healthy church teams, healthy teams</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>#16 - Wade Joye</title>
      <itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>16</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Get your notepad ready! Stephen sits down for a great conversation with Wade Joye, longtime worship pastor at Elevation Church, to talk about his story and what it was like to transition into a new season. For anyone in leadership, grab your whole team and have a listen. We know you'll get a lot out of it. You may also want to go through Wade's new book together, This Dream Is Not For You: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/This-Dream-Not-You-Letting/dp/1546004793/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2Z1K8PFT959Z5&amp;keywords=Wade+Joye&amp;qid=1698774023&amp;sprefix=wade+joye%2Caps%2C96&amp;sr=8-1">https://www.amazon.com/This-Dream-Not-You-Letting/dp/1546004793/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2Z1K8PFT959Z5&amp;keywords=Wade+Joye&amp;qid=1698774023&amp;sprefix=wade+joye%2Caps%2C96&amp;sr=8-1</a></p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Get your notepad ready! Stephen sits down for a great conversation with Wade Joye, longtime worship pastor at Elevation Church, to talk about his story and what it was like to transition into a new season. For anyone in leadership, grab your whole team and have a listen. We know you'll get a lot out of it. You may also want to go through Wade's new book together, This Dream Is Not For You: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/This-Dream-Not-You-Letting/dp/1546004793/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2Z1K8PFT959Z5&amp;keywords=Wade+Joye&amp;qid=1698774023&amp;sprefix=wade+joye%2Caps%2C96&amp;sr=8-1">https://www.amazon.com/This-Dream-Not-You-Letting/dp/1546004793/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2Z1K8PFT959Z5&amp;keywords=Wade+Joye&amp;qid=1698774023&amp;sprefix=wade+joye%2Caps%2C96&amp;sr=8-1</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2023 16:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>MxU</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/3298c802/1891198b.mp3" length="92355901" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>MxU</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2307</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Get your notepad ready! Stephen sits down for a great conversation with Wade Joye, longtime worship pastor at Elevation Church, to talk about his story and what it was like to transition into a new season. For anyone in leadership, grab your whole team and have a listen. We know you'll get a lot out of it. You may also want to go through Wade's new book together, This Dream Is Not For You: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/This-Dream-Not-You-Letting/dp/1546004793/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2Z1K8PFT959Z5&amp;keywords=Wade+Joye&amp;qid=1698774023&amp;sprefix=wade+joye%2Caps%2C96&amp;sr=8-1">https://www.amazon.com/This-Dream-Not-You-Letting/dp/1546004793/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2Z1K8PFT959Z5&amp;keywords=Wade+Joye&amp;qid=1698774023&amp;sprefix=wade+joye%2Caps%2C96&amp;sr=8-1</a></p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>worship, artists, worship leaders, worship artists, worship bands, church health, worship teams, worship team, healthy church teams, healthy teams</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>#17 - Blake Wiggins, Housefires</title>
      <itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>17</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>#17 - Blake Wiggins, Housefires</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://worship-podcast.getmxu.com/episodes/17-blake-wiggins-housefires</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Stephen sits down with Blake Wiggins from the band Housefires. You'll hear all about Blake's journey from small-town Georgia to leading worship at Grace Midtown in Atlanta.It's a great conversation about the importance of leading well in a smaller church environment, and how that posture informs his writing and leading in a larger context. </p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Stephen sits down with Blake Wiggins from the band Housefires. You'll hear all about Blake's journey from small-town Georgia to leading worship at Grace Midtown in Atlanta.It's a great conversation about the importance of leading well in a smaller church environment, and how that posture informs his writing and leading in a larger context. </p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>MxU</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/4a519321/85a3671d.mp3" length="99407117" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>MxU</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2484</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Stephen sits down with Blake Wiggins from the band Housefires. You'll hear all about Blake's journey from small-town Georgia to leading worship at Grace Midtown in Atlanta.It's a great conversation about the importance of leading well in a smaller church environment, and how that posture informs his writing and leading in a larger context. </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>worship, artists, worship leaders, worship artists, worship bands, church health, worship teams, worship team, healthy church teams, healthy teams</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>#18 - Anna Golden</title>
      <itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Stephen has a great conversation with former Radio Disney Star, songwriter and worship leader Anna Golden. She talks about her journey and her role at Shoreline City Church in Dallas. She has great advice for any leader trying to lead up (and out!), along with some thoughts on "church hurt," and how to deal with it. We know you'll love hearing from her. Enjoy!</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Stephen has a great conversation with former Radio Disney Star, songwriter and worship leader Anna Golden. She talks about her journey and her role at Shoreline City Church in Dallas. She has great advice for any leader trying to lead up (and out!), along with some thoughts on "church hurt," and how to deal with it. We know you'll love hearing from her. Enjoy!</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Stephen sits down for a great conversation with Lindy Cofer (missionary with YWAM, songwriter &amp; worship leader). Her wisdom and insight on creating space for God to speak to songwriters is invaluable, as is her heart for sensing and listening to God's calling. Make sure to check out her music as well.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Stephen sits down for a great conversation with Lindy Cofer (missionary with YWAM, songwriter &amp; worship leader). Her wisdom and insight on creating space for God to speak to songwriters is invaluable, as is her heart for sensing and listening to God's calling. Make sure to check out her music as well.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Stephen sits down for a great conversation with Lindy Cofer (missionary with YWAM, songwriter &amp; worship leader). Her wisdom and insight on creating space for God to speak to songwriters is invaluable, as is her heart for sensing and listening to God's calling. Make sure to check out her music as well.</p>]]>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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