In this episode of the Worship Bass Coffee Podcast, I sit down with my good friend and fellow Bridge Church bassist, Tyler Rue. Tyler opens up about rediscovering his passion for playing after stepping away from music for several years, and how he now balances the demands of family, a full-time career, and serving on Sundays. We talk about his early influences growing up on punk rock, how faith became real to him through worship, and the lessons he learned stepping back into church music—including navigating the Nashville number system and overcoming stage nerves.

Along the way, Tyler shares his approach to preparing for Sunday sets, the joy of playing with community, and the importance of encouragement on a worship team. Of course, we also dive deep into his gear—covering his P-Bass, Jazz Bass, Noble DI, 1981 LVL, B3K, HX Stomp, and more—and trade stories about tone, practice habits, and chasing new pedals. From coffee shop favorites to his current playlist, Tyler’s honesty and humor make this conversation both practical and encouraging for anyone balancing life, music, and ministry.