In this very, VERY special edition of the WorshipLife Podcast, Mike and Brian co-host their last WorshipLife Podcast together. Listen in as they reminisce over Mike’s 15 years as Director of LifeWay Worship, share some heartfelt stories about t

A Conversation with Paul Baloche

Jun 16th, 2020 35m 24s

Mike welcomes worship leader and songwriter, Paul Baloche, as a special guest on this week’s WorshipLife Podcast. Listen as they have a candid conversation about worship, loving one another, and Paul’s brand new project.

Be Encouraged

Jun 9th, 2020 26m 51s

Mike and Brian share some stories and lessons of encouragement that have come from this season of quarantine. Join them and then send in your own stories of encouragement from this unprecedented time. WHY WorshipLife Podcast with Mike Harland:

The Streaming Congregation – with Special Guest, Cliff Duren

Jun 4th, 2020 33m 59s

Mike is joined by good friend and music pastor from First Baptist Church Woodstock, Cliff Duren, on this week’s WorshipLife Podcast. Listen as they talk about the positives and challenges that have come from streaming worship services during th

May 19th, 2020 32m 59s

Join Mike and Brian as they celebrate and reflect on a major milestone marker in Mike’s career – 15 years as Director of LifeWay Worship. WHY WorshipLife Podcast with Mike Harland: From the historic B.B. McKinney Studios in Nashvill

No Fear

May 12th, 2020 29m 42s

“I think the way the believer walks these days out, in front of our neighbors, friends, and co-workers, could be some of the greatest testimonies we’ve ever given.” – Mike Harland Learn more about LifeWay’s Church Assistance Program Watch the L

Creativity in Crisis Continued

May 5th, 2020 25m 39s

A few weeks ago, Mike and Brian discussed ways to get creative during a pandemic. This week, they approach the topic from a different angle. Join them as they focus on the ways churches are getting creative as they begin reopening for congregat

Could Social Distancing Actually Bring the Church Together?

Apr 28th, 2020 24m 22s

Listen in as Mike and Brian discuss how this time away from one another could actually spark a revival in the Church. WHY WorshipLife Podcast with Mike Harland: From the historic B.B. McKinney Studios in Nashville, TN, Mike and Brian introduce

Mental Health During a Quarantine – Part Two

Apr 21st, 2020 22m 23s

Mike and Kirk continue the conversation on mental health in the conclusion of this two part WorshipLife Podcast. WHY WorshipLife Podcast with Mike Harland: From the historic B.B. McKinney Studios in Nashville, TN, Mike and Brian introduce Worsh

Mental Health During a Quarantine

Apr 14th, 2020 22m 2s

Join Mike and Brian as they welcome special guest, Kirk Kirkland, to chat about mental health and well-being during this time of isolation for so many. WHY WorshipLife Podcast with Mike Harland: From the historic B.B. McKinney Studios in Nashvi

Creativity in Crisis

Apr 8th, 2020 27m 47s

Mike and Brian discuss how churches are getting even more creative with technology, prayer, Bible studies, worship services, and communion on this week’s WorshipLife Podcast. Find communion resources here! WHY WorshipLife Podcast with Mike Harl

Family Worship

Mar 31st, 2020 23m 47s

Need some help leading your household in family worship while the world is social distancing? Join Mike and Brian as they give some practical and spiritual tips on how to make family worship a priority during this time at home and how to make i

Church… Don’t Be Afraid

Mar 24th, 2020 21m 32s

Join us for another special edition of the WorshipLife Podcast. This week, Mike and Brian remind us who our hope is in during these uncertain times. WHY WorshipLife Podcast with Mike Harland: From the historic B.B. McKinney Studios in Nashville

Look for the Unexpected Move of God

Mar 17th, 2020 29m 27s

Mike and Brian unite (via the power of technology) to record a timely conversation that both encourages the Church and gives practical tips on how to stay connected during this unprecedented time. Join them and follow the links below to access

A Conversation with Michael Kelley – Part Two

Mar 10th, 2020 23m 3s

Mike and Brian welcome special guest, LifeWay’s new Senior Vice President of Church Ministries, Michael Kelley, back to the WorshipLife Podcast for the second half of this two part conversation. Join them as they discuss where LifeWay has been

A Conversation with Michael Kelley – Part One

Mar 4th, 2020 31m 7s

This week, Mike and Brian sit down with LifeWay’s new Senior Vice President of Church Ministries, Michael Kelley. Listen in as they share a little bit about worship ministry, discipleship and laugh at a few funny ministry stories. WHY WorshipLi

Behind the Scenes of Church Music Publishing

Feb 26th, 2020 32m 48s

Join Mike and Brian as they give a behind the scenes look into Church Music Publishing. Learn a little history about the CMPA and hear some inside baseball about what goes on at the annual event on this week’s WorshipLife Podcast. WHY WorshipLi

Top 5 – Easter Songs We Love

Feb 19th, 2020 21m 56s

From classics to current anthems, join Mike and Brian for a special Top 5 episode featuring their favorite Easter songs. WHY WorshipLife Podcast with Mike Harland: From the historic B.B. McKinney Studios in Nashville, TN, Mike and Brian introdu

Words of Advice for a Worship Leader Search Committee

Feb 12th, 2020 30m 19s

Mike and Brian offer some timely advice on how to guide a search committee and navigate finding a worship leader who is the right fit for your church. WHY WorshipLife Podcast with Mike Harland: From the historic B.B. McKinney Studios in Nashvil

Potluck of Ministry Questions

Feb 5th, 2020 26m 19s

Listen in to the week’s WorshipLife Podcast as Mike and Brian answer a potluck of most asked questions from worship pastors and WorshipLife listeners. WHY WorshipLife Podcast with Mike Harland: From the historic B.B. McKinney Studios in Nashvil

Working with Volunteers

Jan 29th, 2020 27m 25s

Mike and Brian chat about ministry volunteers and how much should actually be expected from them on the first new podcast of 2020. WHY WorshipLife Podcast with Mike Harland: From the historic B.B. McKinney Studios in Nashville, TN, Mike and Bri

Student Music Ministry with Josh Waugh

Jan 22nd, 2020 23m 48s

Brian and Tim welcome special guest, Josh Waugh, Minister of Contemporary Worship at First Baptist Hendersonville, to the podcast this week. Listen in as they discuss the importance of student music ministry in the church and talk a little bit

To Choir or Not to Choir

Jan 15th, 2020 25m 35s

Join Mike and Brian on this week’s WorshipLife podcast as they answer a frequent question asked from our listeners – Should we have a choir at our church? WHY WorshipLife Podcast with Mike Harland: From the historic B.B. McKinney Studios in Nas

20/20 Vision

Jan 8th, 2020 25m 2s

Mike and Brian kick off the new year with some advice on how to bring the Word of God back into your ministry focus in 2020. WHY WorshipLife Podcast with Mike Harland: From the historic B.B. McKinney Studios in Nashville, TN, Mike and Brian int

The Story of Christmas

Dec 18th, 2019 10m 4s

Merry Christmas! Listen in as Mike reads through the Christmas story – as written in the book of Luke. WHY WorshipLife Podcast with Mike Harland: From the historic B.B. McKinney Studios in Nashville, TN, Mike and Brian introduce WorshipLife.com