Influential Worship

Identity Before Assignment With Onaje Jefferson

In this episode of Influential Worship, we sit down with Onaje Jefferson for a powerful conversation on learning the presence of God, discovering our true identity in Christ, and why intimacy with the Lord must come before assignment, platform, and performance. Too often, we try to do things for God before learning how to simply be with Him. Onaje shares wisdom and personal insight on building a life rooted in God’s presence, leading from overflow, and centering our identity rightly before stepping into ministry or leadership. If you’ve ever struggled with performance, burnout, comparison, or trying to earn significance through what you do, this conversation will encourage you to slow down and return to what matters most. Topics covered: • Presence before platform • Identity before assignment • Worship and intimacy with God • Leading from overflow • Ministry without performance • Knowing God beyond serving Him Connect with Onaje online here: https://www.onajejefferson.com Check out The Heart Worship Collective here: https://www.heartworshipco.com Subscribe for more conversations equipping worship leaders, creatives, and believers to live with influence rooted in God’s presence. ►► Download my FREE Guide that will teach you 6 practices you can implement this week to lead worship with greater confidence! → https://free.influentialworship.com #InfluentialWorship #OnajeJefferson #ChristianPodcast #WorshipLeader #PresenceBeforePlatform #IdentityInChrist #WorshipMinistry ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Why Creative Outlets Are Key to Restoring Joy in Worship Leadership

Feeling burned out in worship leadership? Discover why creative outlets can restore your joy. In worship leadership, it’s easy for the demands of ministry to slowly shift your focus from creative expression to administrative and people-centered work. In this conversation, I talk with Scot Leonard about why creative outlets are more than just a personal hobby for worship leaders — they may actually be an important part of staying spiritually healthy and restoring joy in ministry. We discuss how worship leaders can intentionally steward creativity alongside the practical responsibilities of leadership, and why long-term ministry faithfulness often depends on rhythms that nourish both the soul and the imagination. If you are a worship leader who feels stretched between ministry workload and the creative calling that drew you into worship in the first place, this conversation is for you. Check out  @rogueworshipleader  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCH1ksb0hT3blk2U_zsxZX7Q] on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/rogueworshipleader [https://www.instagram.com/rogueworshipleader] 🔔 Subscribe to Influential Worship for more conversations that help worship leaders lead faithfully and stay spiritually healthy in ministry. ►► Download my FREE Guide that will teach you 6 practices you can implement this week to lead worship with greater confidence! → https://free.influentialworship.com [https://free.influentialworship.com] Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/check-it-out License code: PLF5MCSA5N5H9I5S ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

28 Years at One Church: The Secret to Longevity in Worship Ministry with Hanz Ives

How does someone stay rooted in the same church—and the same ministry—for nearly three decades? In this episode, Jeremy sits down with Hanz Ives, Worship Pastor for Greg Laurie, to unpack what 28 years of faithfulness in worship leadership really looks like. Hanz shares the practices and mindsets that have sustained him over the long haul, including: * Developing contentment * Keeping your calling clear * What younger worship leaders often miss about longevity * How to stay passionate when ministry feels routine or hard Whether you’re new to worship leadership or been in it for decades, this conversation will encourage you to think long-term, stay planted, and lead with faithfulness. Connect with Hanz and Harvest Worship Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYm5oPmGPsBn5ApnCxhOPlQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYm5oPmGPsBn5ApnCxhOPlQ] Listen to Hanz' music here: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/hanz-ives/836464565 [https://music.apple.com/us/artist/hanz-ives/836464565] Listen to Hanz' lo-fi here: https://www.instagram.com/jayhanzlofi/ [https://www.instagram.com/jayhanzlofi/] & https://youtube.com/@lofichapel?si=ih3Nv-Q3LBzGTytN ►► Download my FREE Guide that will teach you 6 practices you can implement this week to lead worship with greater confidence! → https://free.influentialworship.com Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/walz/bandits [https://track.pstmrk.it/3s/uppbeat.io%2Ft%2Fwalz%2Fbandits/vZub/jWLBAQ/AQ/16426a3b-1c98-46e7-8eb1-cd2fb813a1e0/4/wESBQcu2uw] License code: SWDXDOT811313EOW ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The 5 Faders Every Worship Team Needs w Dave Helmuth

Are you a worship leader looking for clarity, balance, and practical tools to lead your team well? In this episode of The Influential Worship Podcast, I sit down with Dave Helmuth (founder of Ad Lib Music) to explore his powerful 5 Faders concept—a framework that helps worship leaders lead their teams in a healthy way. Dave shares how the 5 Faders can guide you in: Leading worship teams with clarity and purpose Strengthening your discipleship and leadership skills Building a healthy culture where your team thrives Whether you’re just starting out or have been leading worship for decades, this conversation will inspire and equip you to grow in influence while staying grounded in Christ. 📌 Learn more about Dave Helmuth and Ad Lib Music: https://www.adlibmusic.com 📌 Subscribe to their worship fertilizer: https://www.adlibmusic.com/subscribe ✨ If you found this episode helpful, don’t forget to share with your worship team. #WorshipLeader #WorshipPodcast #InfluentialWorship #WorshipTeam #DaveHelmuth #AdLibMusic #WorshipLeadership ►► Download my FREE Guide that will teach you 6 practices you can implement this week to lead worship with greater confidence! → https://free.influentialworship.com ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Zac Hicks on Why Worship Leaders Struggle With Imposter Syndrome

As a worship leaders do you struggle with imposter syndrome? In this conversation, Zac Hicks shares wisdom on identity, calling, and the unique pressures of worship ministry. If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re qualified to lead, felt like a fraud on stage, or wrestled with comparison, this interview will encourage and equip you. Zac Hicks is an author, pastor, and thought leader who has spent years helping churches navigate the heart and theology of worship. Together, we dig into why imposter syndrome shows up in ministry—and how to overcome it. A lot of the conversation centers around framing the paradigm of what a faithful worship pastor is called to do. 👉 Whether you’re a worship pastor, worship leader, or part of a church team, this episode will remind you of God’s grace and your true identity in Christ. Connect with Zac online here: 💻 https://zachicks.com 📚 Buy Zac's books here (these links are affiliate links which means there is no extra charge to you, but this channel will get a small commission if you use these links which just helps to make more awesome content to serve you!): The Worship Pastor: https://amzn.to/41CdLdZ Before We Gather: https://amzn.to/4mR1z1m Worship by Faith Alone: https://amzn.to/4mSAHOI ►► Download my FREE Guide that will teach you 6 practices you can implement this week to lead worship with greater confidence! → https://free.influentialworship.com 🎵 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/swoop/success License code: ABRL8YHV2HYGKW37 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.