The Worship Catalyst Podcast

How to Build the Team of Your Dreams: 11 Reasons for Covenant Relationships

Season 5: How to Build the Team of Your Dreams Episode 2: Build Loyal Teams That Last  What if the secret to building loyal, drama-free teams wasn’t about management strategy—but about relationships? In this episode of the Worship Catalyst Podcast, Austin Ryan and Ben Barfield share 11 powerful reasons why living in covenant relationships can transform your team. Drawing from their book The 3 Covenants: Building Team Loyalty, they reveal how trust, unity, and accountability can turn any group—church staff, business team, or classroom—into a family on mission. You’ll discover how covenant relationships: ✅ Create deeper trust and eliminate drama ✅ Build a culture of safety and belonging ✅ Boost productivity and reduce turnover ✅ Lead to joy, peace, and greater focus on the mission ✅ Help people find what they were truly made to do Whether you lead a worship ministry, a company, or a classroom, these 11 insights will help you build loyal teams that last—and love doing it together. Our NEW Book, The 3 Covenants: Building Team Loyalty is AVAILABLE NOW!  https://the3covenants.com to order a copy for you and your team!  Watch the VIDEO Podcast HERE [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZH-ChEt24cRPsv9s4biTjms463brE3Zo] Did you enjoy this episode? Do us a favor and share with worship leaders & pastors around you! Also, leave a rating and review so it makes it easier for other worship leaders to find us! Follow Us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/worshipcatalyst] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/worshipcatalyst] for more content on worship leading every week. The Worship Catalyst Podcast is produced by Worship Catalyst. A non-profit ministry that serves churches by training, mentoring and coaching worship leaders and their teams. For more information about Worship Catalyst or for more resources to help you become a better worship leader, visit worshipcatalyst.com [https://www.worshipcatalyst.com].

How to Build the Team of Your Dreams: The 3 Covenants

Season 5: How to Build the Team of Your Dreams Episode 1: The 3 Covenants: End Workplace Conflict & Build Trust Not every person on every team gets along—and that can derail the mission fast. In this episode of the Worship Catalyst Podcast, host Austin Ryan sits down with long-time ministry partner Ben Barfield to introduce The 3 Covenants: Building Team Loyalty. Together, they unpack the simple but powerful commitments that have kept them leading side by side for over 20 years. Whether you lead in ministry, business, education, or sports, these principles can help you build trust, strengthen unity, and lead without the weight of conflict. Our NEW Book, The 3 Covenants: Building Team Loyalty is AVAILABLE NOW! https://the3covenants.com [https://the3covenants.com] to order a copy for you and your team!  Watch the VIDEO Podcast HERE [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZH-ChEt24cRPsv9s4biTjms463brE3Zo] Did you enjoy this episode? Do us a favor and share with worship leaders & pastors around you! Also, leave a rating and review so it makes it easier for other worship leaders to find us! Follow Us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/worshipcatalyst] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/worshipcatalyst] for more content on worship leading every week. The Worship Catalyst Podcast is produced by Worship Catalyst. A non-profit ministry that serves churches by training, mentoring and coaching worship leaders and their teams. For more information about Worship Catalyst or for more resources to help you become a better worship leader, visit worshipcatalyst.com [https://www.worshipcatalyst.com].

Perspectives from the Pew: What Does A Church Member Expect From A Worship Pastor?

What does a church member expect from his pastor and other staff? What relationship with God does he expect church leaders to have? And how does he want pastors to join him in his evangelistic efforts? These are some of the questions Austin Ryan asks series guest Joe Penovich as they bring this series to a close. The answers to these and other questions might surprise you! Watch the VIDEO Podcast HERE [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZH-ChEt24cRPsv9s4biTjms463brE3Zo] Did you enjoy this episode? Do us a favor and share with worship leaders & pastors around you! Also, leave a rating and review so it makes it easier for other worship leaders to find us! Follow Us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/worshipcatalyst] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/worshipcatalyst] for more content on worship leading every week. The Worship Catalyst Podcast is produced by Worship Catalyst. A non-profit ministry that serves churches by training, mentoring and coaching worship leaders and their teams. For more information about Worship Catalyst or for more resources to help you become a better worship leader, visit worshipcatalyst.com [https://www.worshipcatalyst.com].

Perspectives from the Pew: What Theology are we Missing in our Songs

Are we singing the right things? If someone came to our church and listened to our song list for 6 months, would they capture the basic core theologies of the church and scripture? Many worship songs include the themes of grace, love, hope, healing, power and the goodness of God. But do we sing many songs about how God causes sickness and darkness? In this episode of the Worship Catalyst podcast, Austin Ryan sits down again with Joe Penovich to discuss the one core Biblical teaching that we often miss when we choose the songs for our churches.  Watch the VIDEO Podcast HERE [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZH-ChEt24cRPsv9s4biTjms463brE3Zo] Did you enjoy this episode? Do us a favor and share with worship leaders & pastors around you! Also, leave a rating and review so it makes it easier for other worship leaders to find us! Follow Us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/worshipcatalyst] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/worshipcatalyst] for more content on worship leading every week. The Worship Catalyst Podcast is produced by Worship Catalyst. A non-profit ministry that serves churches by training, mentoring and coaching worship leaders and their teams. For more information about Worship Catalyst or for more resources to help you become a better worship leader, visit worshipcatalyst.com [https://www.worshipcatalyst.com].

Perspectives from the Pew: Hearing the Holy Spirit While Leading Worship

Hopefully every worship leader and pastor wants to lead in the power of the Holy Spirit. Hearing His voice and knowing that He is leading in us and through us is the only way we want to lead. But…are you leading that way? And what is the pattern of life that can lead to you finally experiencing this power you desire. In this episode, Austin sits down again with Joe Penovich as they discuss a process of knowing God and praying in His Spirit that will empower us to live and lead from a place of strength. Spoiler alert…it’s not easy…but It’s worth it! Watch the VIDEO Podcast HERE [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZH-ChEt24cRPsv9s4biTjms463brE3Zo] Did you enjoy this episode? Do us a favor and share with worship leaders & pastors around you! Also, leave a rating and review so it makes it easier for other worship leaders to find us! Follow Us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/worshipcatalyst] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/worshipcatalyst] for more content on worship leading every week. The Worship Catalyst Podcast is produced by Worship Catalyst. A non-profit ministry that serves churches by training, mentoring and coaching worship leaders and their teams. For more information about Worship Catalyst or for more resources to help you become a better worship leader, visit worshipcatalyst.com [https://www.worshipcatalyst.com].