Matt Crocker's 4 Secrets to Writing Powerful Worship Songs
What if the secret to writing songs that connect isn't thinking bigger, but thinking smaller? Matt Crocker, the songwriter behind "Oceans," "This I Believe," and "I Surrender" (streamed over 2 billion times), reveals his counterintuitive approach to worship songwriting—and why his biggest breakthrough came from writing for just 50 people instead of 50,000. Matt shares the 4 essential elements that transformed his songwriting. This conversation will challenge how you think about songwriting and give you a clear path forward, no matter who you are writing for. Perfect for: Worship leaders, songwriters, and anyone wanting to write songs that genuinely connect people to God's heart. Worship Online is your new secret weapon for preparing each week. With detailed song tutorials and resources, you and your team will save hours every single week, and remove the stress from preparing for a set. Try a free trial at WorshipOnline.com and see the transformation! Mentioned in the Episode Matt’s New Release --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com. We want to know how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don’t forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at WorshipOnline.com! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.
26/6/2025
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Everything Changed When I Stopped Hiding Parts of My Gifting w/ Jonathan Traylor
What happens when you stop sidelining the gifts God’s placed in you? In this episode, Jonathan Traylor shares his journey of embracing all of his God-given gifts—from dance to worship leading—and the breakthrough that followed. He opens up about the early pressure to “stay in one lane,” and how choosing to fully steward his creative calling led to doors he never expected. This is a powerful conversation for anyone who’s ever felt torn between what they’re gifted in and what others expect of them. Listen now and rediscover the freedom of walking in everything God’s entrusted to you. Worship Online is your new secret weapon for preparing each week. With detailed song tutorials and resources, you and your team will save hours every single week, and remove the stress from preparing for a set. Try a free trial at WorshipOnline.com and see the transformation! Mentioned in the Episode Jonathan Traylor’s New Release --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com. We want to know how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don’t forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at WorshipOnline.com! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.
19/6/2025
25:52
The One Question That Transforms Worship Teams w/ UPPERROOM's Jonathan Lewis
What if your past success is actually holding your worship team back? Jonathan Lewis from UPPERROOM Dallas reveals why comfortable teams stop growing—and shares the one question that changes everything: "What if we tried this?" Discover why humility is what heaven breathes through, how to shepherd your congregation into new sounds without losing them, and why your greatest strength might be your greatest weakness. If you've ever felt stuck doing "what's always worked," this conversation will challenge you to ask the question that could unlock your team's next innovative breakthrough. Worship Online is your new secret weapon for preparing each week. With detailed song tutorials and resources, you and your team will save hours every single week, and remove the stress from preparing for a set. Try a free trial at WorshipOnline.com and see the transformation! Mentioned in the Episode UPPERROOM’s New Release --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com. We want to know how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don’t forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at WorshipOnline.com! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.
12/6/2025
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Worship Guitar Mastery: The Fastest Route to Sunday Stage-Ready w/ Matt Podesla
What if you could go from total beginner to Sunday stage-ready in just 12 months? In this episode, legendary worship guitarist Matt Podesla breaks down the exact roadmap he’d give to someone starting from scratch. From chord mastery and tone crafting to strumming techniques and pedal picks, Matt pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to grow fast — and serve well. Whether you’re picking up a guitar for the first time or looking to level up your playing, this conversation will give you the focus, encouragement, and practical steps to finally become the worship guitarist your team needs. No fluff. Just a real plan, from a real pro. Worship Online is your new secret weapon for preparing each week. With detailed song tutorials and resources, you and your team will save hours every single week, and remove the stress from preparing for a set. Try a free trial at WorshipOnline.com and see the transformation! Mentioned in the Episode Matt Podesla’s IG --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com. We want to know how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don’t forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at WorshipOnline.com! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.
05/6/2025
27:38
Why Copying Bethel & Elevation Could Be Hurting Your Worship Culture w/ Faith Worship Arts
Is your worship team finding its voice—or just echoing someone else’s? In this episode, we sit down with John Dreher of Faith Worship Arts to explore the delicate balance between inspiration and imitation in modern worship culture. John shares how the diverse, multi-generational team at their church built a worship culture that reflects their community, not someone else’s. And here's the twist: it’s not wrong to include elements of churches like Bethel or Elevation—if that sound genuinely reflects a part of your church. But when it becomes the whole identity, something crucial gets lost. Today we discuss: How copying others can unintentionally flatten your team’s sound Practical steps to develop your church’s unique worship expression Why humility, curiosity, and collaboration are key to helping your worship team fulfill its full potential. If you’re ready for your worship team to move towards a more authentic sound—this episode is for you. Worship Online is your new secret weapon for preparing each week. With detailed song tutorials and resources, you and your team will save hours every single week, and remove the stress from preparing for a set. Try a free trial at WorshipOnline.com and see the transformation! Mentioned in the Episode New Release from Faith Worship Arts --- If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com. We want to know how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don’t forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at WorshipOnline.com! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.
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