AWI Podcast

How Can the Church Reach the Next Generation? | Russell Vista & Taylor Cummings

What does it take to truly reach the hearts of the next generation? 🎙️Russell Vista, a passionate NextGen Worship Leader, joins Taylor Cummings for a powerful conversation about authenticity, purpose, and raising young leaders in the Church. Gen Z and beyond are hungry for more than hype—they’re searching for real faith, lived out loud. But is the Church ready to meet them where they are? Are we creating space for them to encounter Jesus personally... and lead others to Him? 🔥 Don’t miss this compelling episode—watch or listen now and be part of the conversation that could shape the future of worship and discipleship. Connect with Russell Vista: https://www.instagram.com/russoulodolo/ [https://www.instagram.com/russoulodolo/] To learn more about AWI, here’s our website: apu.edu/arts/angeles-worship-initiative [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbk9NbmtnOThoVFQ3bjRWdWh1YldQOXBnTTdtZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttNGpKRGl0enlmRnFXNmtNWURpZkNvNVFhLXFZT1pmcXBRY3h4cXZPWkptR1JQdjA4bjBCT0sxb0lLbzhCYV9NYVdQTWEwRm1rNXV4azdXSWhrcTFHQTZlaUgzMkFROG8zd0VKUDZIQWdpdVlfcGVVSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apu.edu%2Farts%2Fangeles-worship-initiative%2F] Sign up to stay updated on our events and content:  https://apu.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=56ccf37eb7e9a70bbf8c1dbf0&id=f501a1abeb [https://apu.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=56ccf37eb7e9a70bbf8c1dbf0&id=f501a1abeb]  Connect with us on Social Media: instagram.com/angeles_worship [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnNobnBnV2ZmN3JMR1hhY254c2dnUWVnY2N3QXxBQ3Jtc0tsN1EwRjBvR2RRcnlOcVp4cWtXcjJJMUtxT0dRNlB5RlpJX08wWTRVMkphVWJBMWpoLS1TV3hxUnNTYmp3UVhNZzJ0YWZJcEhaLTRzZmhJX05GSl9pWGxEcFQxMW5PTFc1SDlDNm5PRGpvcjJMMEtPaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fangeles_worship%2F]  facebook.com/angelesworshipinitiative [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnNUbTlWQW1VMzJZTTdiTmtqNmxKR0NtaXR3UXxBQ3Jtc0tueWU3UktPclM5ODdNbzVNMnVuN25QWEZHR0Z5N0pZb203LVVzSXlxQjhkN0JrN185Q0Qxb3Aza2dIZEpLeTRWdWxWMTNFU0g5REZsSmNNbW82RG05a0ZhX1U1NG9ITEZXZVRBbDY4UTBBdUUwRTVrZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fangelesworshipinitiative] Prefer video? Listen now on our YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/@angelesworshipinitiative9063 [https://www.youtube.com/@angelesworshipinitiative9063]

Finding YOUR Voice as an Artist | Ft. Lana Scott & Taylor Cummings

Lana Scott, an emerging country-pop sensation, is an intentional artist on a mission to inspire joy and share her faith with the world. In this podcast episode, Lana joins Taylor Cummings for a candid conversation about her journey as a Christian artist navigating the complexities of today’s music industry. Together, they explore the power of worship, the art of songwriting, and the profound impact that music can have on the soul. Lana opens up about her experience on The Voice, how she discovered her unique sound, and how she stays true to the one voice that matters most: God's. Connect with Lana Scott:  https://www.instagram.com/ameasureoflana/ [https://www.instagram.com/ameasureoflana/] To learn more about AWI, here’s our website: apu.edu/arts/angeles-worship-initiative [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbk9NbmtnOThoVFQ3bjRWdWh1YldQOXBnTTdtZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttNGpKRGl0enlmRnFXNmtNWURpZkNvNVFhLXFZT1pmcXBRY3h4cXZPWkptR1JQdjA4bjBCT0sxb0lLbzhCYV9NYVdQTWEwRm1rNXV4azdXSWhrcTFHQTZlaUgzMkFROG8zd0VKUDZIQWdpdVlfcGVVSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apu.edu%2Farts%2Fangeles-worship-initiative%2F] Sign up to stay updated on our events and content:  https://apu.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=56ccf37eb7e9a70bbf8c1dbf0&id=f501a1abeb [https://apu.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=56ccf37eb7e9a70bbf8c1dbf0&id=f501a1abeb]  Connect with us on Social Media:https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnNobnBnV2ZmN3JMR1hhY254c2dnUWVnY2N3QXxBQ3Jtc0tsN1EwRjBvR2RRcnlOcVp4cWtXcjJJMUtxT0dRNlB5RlpJX08wWTRVMkphVWJBMWpoLS1TV3hxUnNTYmp3UVhNZzJ0YWZJcEhaLTRzZmhJX05GSl9pWGxEcFQxMW5PTFc1SDlDNm5PRGpvcjJMMEtPaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fangeles_worship%2F instagram.com/angeles_worship [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnNobnBnV2ZmN3JMR1hhY254c2dnUWVnY2N3QXxBQ3Jtc0tsN1EwRjBvR2RRcnlOcVp4cWtXcjJJMUtxT0dRNlB5RlpJX08wWTRVMkphVWJBMWpoLS1TV3hxUnNTYmp3UVhNZzJ0YWZJcEhaLTRzZmhJX05GSl9pWGxEcFQxMW5PTFc1SDlDNm5PRGpvcjJMMEtPaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fangeles_worship%2F]  facebook.com/angelesworshipinitiative [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnNUbTlWQW1VMzJZTTdiTmtqNmxKR0NtaXR3UXxBQ3Jtc0tueWU3UktPclM5ODdNbzVNMnVuN25QWEZHR0Z5N0pZb203LVVzSXlxQjhkN0JrN185Q0Qxb3Aza2dIZEpLeTRWdWxWMTNFU0g5REZsSmNNbW82RG05a0ZhX1U1NG9ITEZXZVRBbDY4UTBBdUUwRTVrZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fangelesworshipinitiative] Prefer video? Listen now on our YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/@angelesworshipinitiative9063 [https://www.youtube.com/@angelesworshipinitiative9063]

Worship & Artistry | Ft. Sean Beck & Taylor Cummings

As artists & worship leaders, Sean Beck and Taylor Cummings discuss those very things: worship & artistry. They dive into leading, growing in character & their crafts, and the topic of songwriting & collaborating with others. They point out how it truly is possible to see God in everything and to worship God daily through various roles & careers. Sean expands upon his experiences with songwriting both within the church and outside of it and how truth and beauty will always pierce through, especially if we look for it. Listen to the full episode to learn more! Connect with Sean Beck: https://www.instagram.com/beck_sean/ [https://www.instagram.com/beck_sean/] To learn more about AWI, here’s our website: apu.edu/arts/angeles-worship-initiative [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbk9NbmtnOThoVFQ3bjRWdWh1YldQOXBnTTdtZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttNGpKRGl0enlmRnFXNmtNWURpZkNvNVFhLXFZT1pmcXBRY3h4cXZPWkptR1JQdjA4bjBCT0sxb0lLbzhCYV9NYVdQTWEwRm1rNXV4azdXSWhrcTFHQTZlaUgzMkFROG8zd0VKUDZIQWdpdVlfcGVVSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apu.edu%2Farts%2Fangeles-worship-initiative%2F] Sign up to stay updated on our events and content: https://apu.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=56ccf37eb7e9a70bbf8c1dbf0&id=f501a1abeb [https://apu.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=56ccf37eb7e9a70bbf8c1dbf0&id=f501a1abeb]  Connect with us on Social Media: instagram.com/angeles_worship [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnNobnBnV2ZmN3JMR1hhY254c2dnUWVnY2N3QXxBQ3Jtc0tsN1EwRjBvR2RRcnlOcVp4cWtXcjJJMUtxT0dRNlB5RlpJX08wWTRVMkphVWJBMWpoLS1TV3hxUnNTYmp3UVhNZzJ0YWZJcEhaLTRzZmhJX05GSl9pWGxEcFQxMW5PTFc1SDlDNm5PRGpvcjJMMEtPaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fangeles_worship%2F]  facebook.com/angelesworshipinitiative [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnNUbTlWQW1VMzJZTTdiTmtqNmxKR0NtaXR3UXxBQ3Jtc0tueWU3UktPclM5ODdNbzVNMnVuN25QWEZHR0Z5N0pZb203LVVzSXlxQjhkN0JrN185Q0Qxb3Aza2dIZEpLeTRWdWxWMTNFU0g5REZsSmNNbW82RG05a0ZhX1U1NG9ITEZXZVRBbDY4UTBBdUUwRTVrZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fangelesworshipinitiative] Prefer video? Listen now on our YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/@angelesworshipinitiative906 [https://www.youtube.com/@angelesworshipinitiative9063]

Mentorship in Worship | Ft. John Sutton & Taylor Cummings

In this episode, Dr. John Sutton and Taylor Cummings dive into the topic of worship, alongside the impact of mentorship within life and especially a career in ministry. Sutton empowers listeners that worship is a lifestyle we can all, constantly partake in. While mentorship is a powerful way to grow in all areas of life: career, relationships, faith, etc. There is value in being both mentored and having a mentee. Listen to the full episode to learn more!  To learn more about AWI, here’s our website: apu.edu/arts/angeles-worship-initiative [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbk9NbmtnOThoVFQ3bjRWdWh1YldQOXBnTTdtZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttNGpKRGl0enlmRnFXNmtNWURpZkNvNVFhLXFZT1pmcXBRY3h4cXZPWkptR1JQdjA4bjBCT0sxb0lLbzhCYV9NYVdQTWEwRm1rNXV4azdXSWhrcTFHQTZlaUgzMkFROG8zd0VKUDZIQWdpdVlfcGVVSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apu.edu%2Farts%2Fangeles-worship-initiative%2F] Sign up to stay updated on our events and content:  https://apu.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=56ccf37eb7e9a70bbf8c1dbf0&id=f501a1abeb [https://apu.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=56ccf37eb7e9a70bbf8c1dbf0&id=f501a1abeb]  Connect with us on Social Media: instagram.com/angeles_worship [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnNobnBnV2ZmN3JMR1hhY254c2dnUWVnY2N3QXxBQ3Jtc0tsN1EwRjBvR2RRcnlOcVp4cWtXcjJJMUtxT0dRNlB5RlpJX08wWTRVMkphVWJBMWpoLS1TV3hxUnNTYmp3UVhNZzJ0YWZJcEhaLTRzZmhJX05GSl9pWGxEcFQxMW5PTFc1SDlDNm5PRGpvcjJMMEtPaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fangeles_worship%2F] https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnNUbTlWQW1VMzJZTTdiTmtqNmxKR0NtaXR3UXxBQ3Jtc0tueWU3UktPclM5ODdNbzVNMnVuN25QWEZHR0Z5N0pZb203LVVzSXlxQjhkN0JrN185Q0Qxb3Aza2dIZEpLeTRWdWxWMTNFU0g5REZsSmNNbW82RG05a0ZhX1U1NG9ITEZXZVRBbDY4UTBBdUUwRTVrZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fangelesworshipinitiative facebook.com/angelesworshipinitiative [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnNUbTlWQW1VMzJZTTdiTmtqNmxKR0NtaXR3UXxBQ3Jtc0tueWU3UktPclM5ODdNbzVNMnVuN25QWEZHR0Z5N0pZb203LVVzSXlxQjhkN0JrN185Q0Qxb3Aza2dIZEpLeTRWdWxWMTNFU0g5REZsSmNNbW82RG05a0ZhX1U1NG9ITEZXZVRBbDY4UTBBdUUwRTVrZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fangelesworshipinitiative] Prefer video? Listen now on our YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/@angelesworshipinitiative9063 [https://www.youtube.com/@angelesworshipinitiative9063]

What do Youth Pastors have to say about Worship? | Ft. Kim Harp & Taylor Cummings

In this episode, Kim Harp and Taylor Cummings discuss worship from the perspective of a youth pastor, highlighting how to teach junior high and high school students what worship really is. For it's so much more than just singing.  How do we teach and capture true hearts of worship, especially in this next generation? What are physical postures we can take that help move our hearts? How do we live a lifestyle of worship? Listen to the full episode to learn more! This is episode 4 of 4 where we sat down and asked various local pastors the question, “What is worship?” Connect with Kim Harp: https://www.instagram.com/kharp4/ [https://www.instagram.com/kharp4/] To learn more about AWI, here’s our website: apu.edu/arts/angeles-worship-initiative [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbk9NbmtnOThoVFQ3bjRWdWh1YldQOXBnTTdtZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttNGpKRGl0enlmRnFXNmtNWURpZkNvNVFhLXFZT1pmcXBRY3h4cXZPWkptR1JQdjA4bjBCT0sxb0lLbzhCYV9NYVdQTWEwRm1rNXV4azdXSWhrcTFHQTZlaUgzMkFROG8zd0VKUDZIQWdpdVlfcGVVSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apu.edu%2Farts%2Fangeles-worship-initiative%2F] Sign up to stay updated on our events and content:  https://apu.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=56ccf37eb7e9a70bbf8c1dbf0&id=f501a1abeb [https://apu.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=56ccf37eb7e9a70bbf8c1dbf0&id=f501a1abeb]  Connect with us on Social Media: instagram.com/angeles_worship [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnNobnBnV2ZmN3JMR1hhY254c2dnUWVnY2N3QXxBQ3Jtc0tsN1EwRjBvR2RRcnlOcVp4cWtXcjJJMUtxT0dRNlB5RlpJX08wWTRVMkphVWJBMWpoLS1TV3hxUnNTYmp3UVhNZzJ0YWZJcEhaLTRzZmhJX05GSl9pWGxEcFQxMW5PTFc1SDlDNm5PRGpvcjJMMEtPaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fangeles_worship%2F]  facebook.com/angelesworshipinitiative [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnNUbTlWQW1VMzJZTTdiTmtqNmxKR0NtaXR3UXxBQ3Jtc0tueWU3UktPclM5ODdNbzVNMnVuN25QWEZHR0Z5N0pZb203LVVzSXlxQjhkN0JrN185Q0Qxb3Aza2dIZEpLeTRWdWxWMTNFU0g5REZsSmNNbW82RG05a0ZhX1U1NG9ITEZXZVRBbDY4UTBBdUUwRTVrZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fangelesworshipinitiative] Prefer video? Listen now on our YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/@angelesworshipinitiative9063 [https://www.youtube.com/@angelesworshipinitiative9063]