Well, we had a good run, but all mediocre things must come to an end. This will be the final episode of WLP. Michael explains his transition from Houston's First into his new position, the guys discuss whether or not the show has served it's pu
In a providential meeting on MLK day, Michael and Sam have a conversation with Gairet and Jakora Snow, a young, brilliant couple with some great perspectives on the racial divisions that exist in the American church. www.worshiplabpodcast.com
In addition to whining about keyboards being hidden in piano shells, Michael and Sam have a conversation about pastoral care and specifically about hospital visits. www.worshiplabpodcast.com
As a part of the ongoing discussion about how to define a "win" for worship services, Sam leads a conversation about worshipping with our head, heart, and hands. www.worshiplabpodcast.com
Michael and Sam start sounding like Ebenezer Scrooge on this episode where they countdown the top 20 worst Christmas songs of all time. Ho ho ho... Now I have a machine gun. www.worshiplabpodcast.com
Paul Baloche joins the guys this week for a conversation that covers a wide range of topics. Paul has a great heart for the Lord and for church musicians. We hope you enjoy it! Check out http://www.leadworship.com if you haven't yet and be sure
Liz Trask joins the guys this week for a conversation about Singers - a small choir that leads with the band at Houston's First. Liz shares her approach to leading that group and some of the benefits of having a vocal ensemble on the platform w
Cynicism is a common problem among church musicians, and Michael and Sam aren't immune its siren song. Here are some practical ways to help protect your ministry from the often-inescapable pit of cynicism. www.worshiplabpodcast.com
This week, Sam and Michael work their way through a list of pet peeves - things that congregants find annoying about their worship leaders. Meh, what do they know?! www.worshiplabpodcast.com
This week, Michael and Sam talk about how to have a healthy debrief of your worship services. Check out our website below and be sure to leave us an honest FIVE STAR review on iTunes. www.worshiplabpodcast.com
Everyone wants to quit their job at some point. Michael and Sam are joined by Zac Hufty (who works with Michael at HFBC Cypress) on this episode to discuss when it's appropriate to leave and how one should go about doing that. To be clear thoug
This is the second (and final) installment in Michael and Sam's misguided (but well-meaning) excursion into church history. Hope you enjoy it! www.worshiplabpodcast.com
Michael and Sam discuss the significance of the Reformation - does it matter for modern worship leaders? Look for the second part to this episode next week. www.worshiplabpodcast.com
Michael and Sam have a conversation this week about some things that may not be totally obvious to some pastors. This episode is based largely on the insightful work of Bob Kauflin from his blog post. Here's a link: http://worshipmatters.com/20
Michael and Sam were interviewed by Todd Wright on his show, The Average Everyday Worship Leader Podcast, and so we thought we would gravy-train and release this as a bonus episode. Hope you enjoy it! www.worshiplabpodcast.com
Todd Wright from the Average Everyday Worship Leader Podcast is trying to take over the show this week. Michael and Sam join him for a discussion about older worship leaders. We realize how absurd the idea of two guys in their early thirties gi
We've seen a lot of worship leaders trade in their acoustic guitars for electric guitars. Here's a few tips to keep you from jumping the shark. www.worshiplabpodcast.com
This week, Michael and Sam are joined by Edward Pingenot for a discussion about revival and spiritual awakening. Are we able to manufacture a move of God? www.worshiplabpodcast.com
After a delightful listener mail, Michael and Sam attempt to address the topic of volunteer rotation. The key word is "attempt". www.worshiplabpodcast.com
Michael and Sam have a discussion about delegation this week on the show. Unfortunately, Michael couldn't find anyone to delegate writing this description. www.worshiplabpodcast.com