The Deconstructing Worship Podcast

Week 12 is here and honestly this series is flying by! *****A quick apology we experienced a few audio issues at the beginning of recording but this resolves 3 and a half minutes in.***** In this episode, we invite Stuart Ironside into the conversation. Stuart is an accomplished and classically trained guitarist who brings a whole new perspective to the power musicians carry to engage people in the presence of God. The conversation follows on the theme of wanting greater diversity in our worship music and the importance of holding the musical arrangement with the same reverence and intentionality as the words we sing. We hope you are encouraged by this conversation this week! ­---------------------------------------- Welcome to The Deconstructing Worship Podcast; A series of positive and constructive conversations about the current culture of modern worship. Each week we will be talking to a new guest about their own experiences and thoughts about worship and church worship culture. We explore the highs and lows, the weird and wonderful that many of us have experienced whilst asking difficult questions that are far too often brushed under the carpet. Perhaps between us with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we can find a way through, to lift up and edify this mysterious thing we call worship into a place of increased freedom and peace. We can’t wait to share these conversations with you and we would love to hear your thoughts too. ------------------------------------------- Give Stuart a follow on Instagram and thank him for being on the podcast via the link below: instagram.com/stuart_ironside_music ------------------------------------------- Connect with us at: instagram.com/deconstructingworship deconstructingworship@gmail.com  Or leave us a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deconstructing-worship/message

It's Episode 11 and we welcome Pete to the table. Pete shares with vulnerability his faith journey and how that has brought him to experience God in the raw and intimate places. We go deep about the power of community in worship and when we come together 'in one accord' it deepens our connection with one another. We take an honest look at when we go through the motions and how we can break through this by being vulnerable and authentic in our worship. We hope you feel encouraged by this episode to show your heart in the spaces where you worship. ---------------------------------------- Welcome to The Deconstructing Worship Podcast; A series of positive and constructive conversations about the current culture of modern worship. Each week we will be talking to a new guest about their own experiences and thoughts about worship and church worship culture. We explore the highs and lows, the weird and wonderful that many of us have experienced whilst asking difficult questions that are far too often brushed under the carpet. Perhaps between us with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we can find a way through, to lift up and edify this mysterious thing we call worship into a place of increased freedom and peace. We cant wait to share these conversations with you and we would love to hear your thoughts too. ------------------------------------------- Take a listen to Pete's music and follow him on Instagram via the links below: instagram.com/1pyramidpark https://open.spotify.com/artist/5sAyG51DjOUJqrh3oLZdhe?si=ULO2dfuvTPOmLsWKp5u3ew&utm_source=native-share-menu ------------------------------------------- Connect with us at: instagram.com/deconstructingworship deconstructingworship@gmail.com  Or leave us a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deconstructing-worship/message

Oh my goodness Episode 10 is here, and what an episode it is. Ian shares refreshing insight drawn from deep wells of experience and time spent in the presence of God. Ian talks about the power of God's constant presence and how his revelation has evolved and changed over his many years of ministry. We also discuss the importance of celebrating where we are yet showing grace to others who may not share our experience. We explore the good and the bad about 'Worship Music' as a genre and how marketing plays a part in the music that gets released and the extent of its reach. We got so much from this conversation and hope you do too. ---------------------------------------- Welcome to The Deconstructing Worship Podcast; A series of positive and constructive conversations about the current culture of modern worship. Each week we will be talking to a new guest about their own experiences and thoughts about worship and church worship culture. We explore the highs and lows, the weird and wonderful that many of us have experienced whilst asking difficult questions that are far too often brushed under the carpet. Perhaps between us with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we can find a way through, to lift up and edify this mysterious thing we call worship into a place of increased freedom and peace. We cant wait to share these conversations with you and we would love to hear your thoughts too. ------------------------------------------- Take a listen to Ian's music and follow him on Instagram via the links below: instagram.com/ianyatesmusic open.spotify.com/artist/1f4Ai5lRAeK0wameps1zqU?si=uq0eB8YmS4C7yrElVGjn2Q&utm_source=copy-link ------------------------------------------- Connect with us at: instagram.com/deconstructingworship deconstructingworship@gmail.com  Or leave us a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deconstructing-worship/message

Welcome to Cherith Johnston our guest on Episode 9 of our Podcast, almost double figures people! Cherith is training to be a Music Therapist and brings a beautifully unique perspective to the table this week. She shares from her experience of traveling and encountering many different expressions of worship and shares with us how music, albeit a universal language is broken down into cultural dialects throughout the world. Be encouraged this week to step out on the journey of discovering your own community's sound. ---------------------------------------- Welcome to The Deconstructing Worship Podcast; A series of positive and constructive conversations about the current culture of modern worship. Each week we will be talking to a new guest about their own experiences and thoughts about worship and church worship culture. We explore the highs and lows, the weird and wonderful that many of us have experienced whilst asking difficult questions that are far too often brushed under the carpet. Perhaps between us with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we can find a way through, to lift up and edify this mysterious thing we call worship into a place of increased freedom and peace. We cant wait to share these conversations with you and we would love to hear your thoughts too. ------------------------------------------- If you want to connect further with Cherith please check out the link below: instagram.com/cherithjayne ------------------------------------------- Connect with us at: instagram.com/deconstructingworship deconstructingworship@gmail.com  Or leave us a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deconstructing-worship/message

Week 8 is here and we welcome Bryn Roberts to the conversation. Bryn's conversation challenges us to live authentically in our calling and to not be afraid to speak out about where we feel led to minister. We unpack the importance of practice in areas of spontaneity and he charges us to look at creativity with focus and intentionality; to realise that creativity is a muscle that we can strengthen when we make the time and space to do so. Bryn's honesty and frank approach are thoughts worth listening to and we hope this episode encourages you in your creative journey. ---------------------------------------- Welcome to The Deconstructing Worship Podcast; A series of positive and constructive conversations about the current culture of modern worship. Each week we will be talking to a new guest about their own experiences and thoughts about worship and church worship culture. We explore the highs and lows, the weird and wonderful that many of us have experienced whilst asking difficult questions that are far too often brushed under the carpet. Perhaps between us with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we can find a way through, to lift up and edify this mysterious thing we call worship into a place of increased freedom and peace. We cant wait to share these conversations with you and we would love to hear your thoughts too. ------------------------------------------- Check out Bryn's music at these links below: instagram.com/tegwynmusic https://www.facebook.com/TegwynMusic https://www.twitch.tv/tegwynmusic?sr=a https://open.spotify.com/artist/55GfpS9fI0FKmppQGDkp5n?si=oE0XyeLKSYCcrlmF3aCa6w&utm_source=native-share-menu ------------------------------------------- Connect with us at: instagram.com/deconstructingworship deconstructingworship@gmail.com  Or leave us a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deconstructing-worship/message

**TRIGGER WARNING - In this episode, we touch on some difficult and sensitive issues surrounding the topic of spiritual abuse so please take care of yourself whilst listening and feel free to reach out to us in all the ways listed below.**   Week 7 is here and for this episode, it's a family affair so we welcome Helen Trebble to our table. Helen talks to us about the power of the words we sing over ourselves and how they can transform the way we see God and how we view ourselves. We discuss how meeting Jesus in worship changes us and the privilege it is to facilitate that as worship leaders. Helen bravely shares her story and her healing journey whilst offering ways that we as places of worship can safeguard our congregations and teams. We hope this conversation encourages you, whoever you are to find your voice and soar.  ----------------------------------------  Welcome to The Deconstructing Worship Podcast; A series of positive and constructive conversations about the current culture of modern worship. Each week we will be talking to a new guest about their own experiences and thoughts about worship and church worship culture. We explore the highs and lows, the weird and wonderful that many of us have experienced whilst asking difficult questions that are far too often brushed under the carpet. Perhaps between us with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we can find a way through, to lift up and edify this mysterious thing we call worship into a place of increased freedom and peace. We cant wait to share these conversations with you and we would love to hear your thoughts too.  -------------------------------------------  If you want to hear more of Helen's words please take a look at her joint Instagram blog via the link below:  instagram.com/worthyinwinter Here is the link to the book Helen references during the conversation:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Escaping-Maze-Spiritual-Abuse-Christian/dp/028108131X  -------------------------------------------  Connect with us at:  instagram.com/deconstructingworship   deconstructingworship@gmail.com  Or leave us a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deconstructing-worship/message

We would like to introduce to you our friend, worship leader, and multi-instrumentalist Wayne Sanders. This episode is quite literally jam-packed full of gold that you will NEED to listen to it more than once! Wayne shares his heart for excellence within worship from an evangelistic standpoint in how we reach out to the younger generation through the music we play. We unpack the importance of community in worship and our hearts for how this could look in a post-covid world. Wayne highlights mentoring the younger generation bringing them along in their journey as they serve; giving them space to grow, try and make mistakes with the aim that one day we will pass on the baton as leaders. We hope you love this conversation as much as we do! ---------------------------------------- Welcome to The Deconstructing Worship Podcast; A series of positive and constructive conversations about the current culture of modern worship. Each week we will be talking to a new guest about their own experiences and thoughts about worship and church worship culture. We explore the highs and lows, the weird and wonderful that many of us have experienced whilst asking difficult questions that are far too often brushed under the carpet. Perhaps between us with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we can find a way through, to lift up and edify this mysterious thing we call worship into a place of increased freedom and peace. We cant wait to share these conversations with you and we would love to hear your thoughts too. ------------------------------------------- If you want to find out more about Wayne Sanders and his music check out the links below: instagram.com/waynesandersmusic facebook.com/waynebsanders https://youtube.com/channel/UCdzed8kXTin0zToJtMxCvyw ------------------------------------------- Connect with us at: instagram.com/deconstructingworship  deconstructingworship@gmail.com Or leave us a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deconstructing-worship/message

This week we get a whole boatload of wisdom from the talented Matt Russell. Matt draws from his wealth of experience playing in both secular and worship bands to form his thoughts around playing with passion and expression when serving God as part of a worship service. Matt champions the individual sound of the local church and highlights the importance of loving one another like Jesus in the way we serve. We explore the perfection of God's timing and the plans that He is working out in our lives, and how we can step out and trust Him when He calls.   ----------------------------------------  Welcome to The Deconstructing Worship Podcast; A series of positive and constructive conversations about the current culture of modern worship. Each week we will be talking to a new guest about their own experiences and thoughts about worship and church worship culture. We explore the highs and lows, the weird and wonderful that many of us have experienced whilst asking difficult questions that are far too often brushed under the carpet. Perhaps between us with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we can find a way through, to lift up and edify this mysterious thing we call worship into a place of increased freedom and peace. We cant wait to share these conversations with you and we would love to hear your thoughts too.  -------------------------------------------  If you want to find out more about Matt and his clothing line check out the links below:  instagram.com/matt4heroes  instagram.com/ghostclubco  -------------------------------------------  Connect with us at: instagram.com/deconstructingworship  deconstructingworship@gmail.com  Or leave us a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deconstructing-worship/message

It's week 4 and we cannot get enough of this conversation with the inspirational artist and worshipper Lois Seco! In this episode, Lois shares her heart for freedom in worship moving in the flow of God's love for us and those around us. We discuss the power of showing up authentically in worship with all our 'mess' and trusting that God can bridge the gap between us. This conversation is a call to maturity and obedience to the voice of God in our lives, knowing that He meets us exactly where we are in love.  ---------------------------------------- Welcome to The Deconstructing Worship Podcast; A series of positive and constructive conversations about the current culture of modern worship. Each week we will be talking to a new guest about their own experiences and thoughts about worship and church worship culture. We explore the highs and lows, the weird and wonderful that many of us have experienced whilst asking difficult questions that are far too often brushed under the carpet. Perhaps between us with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we can find a way through, to lift up and edify this mysterious thing we call worship into a place of increased freedom and peace. We cant wait to share these conversations with you and we would love to hear your thoughts too. ------------------------------------------- If you want to find out more about Lois and her beautiful artwork check out the link below: instagram.com/loisseco ------------------------------------------- Connect with us at:  instagram.com/deconstructingworship deconstructingworship@gmail.com Or leave us a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deconstructing-worship/message

This week we have the pleasure of sitting down with Abbie Stonier who shares her own journey as a worshiper and her experiences when she played keys for Southville Music whilst attending Southville Church in Yeovil. In this episode, we discuss the importance of diversity when it comes to musical style; and the power music has to evoke an emotional response. How as worship leaders we can steward this and make it more than just building hype, and how as part of the congregation we can lean in and engage no matter the musical line-up. Oh, and the all-important debate surrounding THAT John Mark McMillan lyric.  ----------------------------------------  Welcome to The Deconstructing Worship Podcast; A series of positive and constructive conversations about the current culture of modern worship. Each week we will be talking to a new guest about their own experiences and thoughts about worship and church worship culture. We explore the highs and lows, the weird and wonderful that many of us have experienced whilst asking difficult questions that are far too often brushed under the carpet. Perhaps between us with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we can find a way through, to lift up and edify this mysterious thing we call worship into a place of increased freedom and peace. We cant wait to share these conversations with you and we would love to hear your thoughts too.  ------------------------------------------- If you want to find out more about Abbie and/or Southville music, check out these links below.  instagram.com/abb.iex   Instagram.com/southvillemusic  ------------------------------------------- Connect with us at:  instagram.com/deconstructingworship  deconstructingworship@gmail.com   Or leave us a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deconstructing-worship/message

Welcome to The Deconstructing Worship Podcast; A series of positive and constructive conversations about the current culture of modern worship. Each week we will be talking to a new guest about their own experiences and thoughts about worship and church worship culture. We explore the highs and lows, the weird and wonderful that many of us have experienced whilst asking difficult questions that are far too often brushed under the carpet. Perhaps between us with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we can find a way through, to lift up and edify this mysterious thing we call worship into a place of increased freedom and peace. We cant wait to get these conversations rolling and we would absolutely love you all to be involved too.  This week your hosts Steve and Kyle are joined by the wonderful Davey Burch; the wonderfully bearded screamer/bass player in Steve's hardcore band "We Are Revival". Davey is part of the leadership team of a hardcore church called Rev Reality Midlands, a church that worships through hardcore music. Please feel welcome to connect with us: instagram.com/deconstructingworship deconstructingworship@gmail.com  or leave a voice message that we will add to future episodes: https://anchor.fm/deconstructing-worship/message Useful links for this episode: Rev Reality Midlands: https://revmidlands.co.uk/about-us We Are Revival: instagram.com/wearerevivalband?igshid=15h1rj8f604qw Davey has also put together a spirit-filled hardcore playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1MGo29NPQXf7XTu9xDx7eH?si=sncOs-8NSaSJLZFeD5gISg&utm_source=copy-link

Welcome to The Deconstructing Worship Podcast; A series of positive and constructive conversations about the current culture of modern worship. Each week we will be talking to a new guest about their own experiences and thoughts about worship and church worship culture. We explore the highs and lows, the weird and wonderful that many of us have experienced whilst asking difficult questions that are far too often brushed under the carpet. Perhaps between us with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we can find a way through, to lift up and edify this mysterious thing we call worship into a place of increased freedom and peace. We cant wait to get these conversations rolling and we would absolutely love you all to be involved too. Please feel welcome to connect with us via instagram.com/deconstructingworship. This week your hosts Steve and Kyle are interviewed by singer-songwriter Rob Westal to kick off the podcast with an episode where you can get to know us a little more.

Welcome to The Deconstructing Worship Podcast; A series of positive and constructive conversations about the current culture of modern worship. Each week we will be talking to a new guest about their own experiences and thoughts about worship and church worship culture. We explore the highs and lows, the weird and wonderful that many of us have experienced whilst asking difficult questions that are far too often brushed under the carpet. Perhaps between us with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we can find a way through, to lift up and edify this mysterious thing we call worship into a place of increased freedom and peace. We cant wait to get these conversations rolling and we would absolutely love you all to be involved too. Please feel welcome to connect with us via instagram.com/deconstructingworship.