The Writing Worship Podcast - For Worship Songwriters

Rebekah White Williams joins us on the podcast to talk about the stories behind the writing of the songs MAKE ROOM and REST ON US.  Learn more about working with Rebekah for songwriter coaching and song critiques.We are thrilled to welcome professional songwriter Rebekah White Williams (Make Room, Rest On Us) to the WW family as songwriter coach. Rebekah White is a Nashville-based songwriter who discovered her passion for music at a young age. As a young woman, she regularly led worship in her church and in 2002 she ventured beyond the church’s walls and landed a job on tour working for the multi-platinum, alt-rock group Green Day.This experience opened doors for Rebekah and before she knew it, she was working with artists like Justin Timberlake and Fergie. After the arrival of her son in 2012, Rebekah stepped away from her artist career and jumped into songwriting full-time. Two of her most beloved songs she’s co-written, “Make Room” and “Rest on Us” have been recorded by multiple worship leaders and movements such as Maverick City Music, Brandon Lake, UpperRoom, Vertical Worship, and more!Both songs are currently in the Top 50 per CCLI’s active SongSelect charts and collectively account for millions of streams between releases.Watch this interview on YouTube.Take the Songwriter Personality TestThis simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com  Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy NordhoffWriting Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

Cody Jones has been a member of the Writing Worship Community for the last 2 years.  He was one of our band leaders during the recording of our album.   He's a leader in his own church in Texas.  This is a portion of his message to songwriters during a breakout session of our most recent conference (October 2023).  Take the Songwriter Personality TestThis simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com  Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy NordhoffWriting Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

We asked our songwriter mentors of the  Worship Songwriter Mentorship program to share what God had put on their hearts for worship songwriters at our most recent Writing Worship Conference.  You'll hear from:Rachael Thomas - 9:36 Ryan Hall - 20:13 Emily Weeks - 30:06 Stacy Riddle - 43:15 Matt Crosson - 58:21Take the Songwriter Personality TestThis simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com  Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy NordhoffWriting Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

Krissy Nordhoff shares what she's learned over the years about worship songwriting sitting at her piano and singing the psalms - PSALMING.  Taken from a breakout session at Writing Worship Conference 2023. You can order your Psalming Journal at Psalming.comTake the Songwriter Personality TestThis simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com  Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy NordhoffWriting Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

It's almost time for our annual Writing Worship Conference.  Nick Morrow, Director of Writing Worship, and Eric Nordhoff, Co-Founder of Writing Worship, talk together with our Writing Club Community online about all of the goodness that we're planning for the Conference.  Take the Songwriter Personality TestThis simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com  Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy NordhoffWriting Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

Drew Small is an Artist Coach and Music Marketer who specializes in helping artists grow more than 1 million fans in 1 year.  We had the honor of having him share his thoughts and insights about artist marketing in our Writing Club last month.  Take the Songwriter Personality TestThis simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com  Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy NordhoffWriting Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

Jeff Deyo is a worship leader, author, pianist, songwriter, speaker, and professor. He is known internationally as the former lead singer of the Grammy-nominated, Dove Award-winning group, Sonicflood, and lives to help people grow closer to God. Take the Songwriter Personality TestThis simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com  Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy NordhoffWriting Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

Steve Davis of Sons the Band, Family Music, + Mav City staff writer. The change-up turned out to be a beautiful conversation, rich with Steve's pastoral heart and take-aways from his own journey in writing, worship leading, and artistry. Here's some of the links to Steve's work we mentioned in the convo:Sons the BandFamily MusicMaverick City MusicTake the Songwriter Personality TestThis simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com  Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy NordhoffWriting Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

Vince Wilcox has enjoyed a lifetime of rich experiences as music industry professional, attorney, educator, and author.Starting in the warehouse of Nashville’s Benson Records in 1979, Vince rose through the ranks to eventually become vice president of marketing before resigning in 1991 to write and tour as an artist for five years. Along the way, he recorded three albums, had dozens of songs published, and was executive producer for 70 projects—including a Dove Award-winning album. His artistic collaboration with Don Pardoe earned them four #1 Christian Country singles and the industry’s Horizon Award for Best New Artist in 1997.In the late ’90s, Vince returned to the corporate setting as vice president of BMG’s Provident Music Distribution, overseeing sales for such artists as Jars of Clay, Michael W. Smith, Fred Hammond, and Third Day. In 2001, he left Provident to form VanLiere-Wilcox Artist Management, co-managing NewSong, Todd Agnew, comedian John Morgan, and the Winter Jam Tour Spectacular. Later that decade, he entered law school to become an entertainment attorney. While in law school, he served in the Office of the Public Defender for the 21st Judicial District in Tennessee.After graduating from law school and earning admission to the Tennessee Bar, he became general manager of Belden Street Music Publishing and Discover Worship, an online music service for choir directors and worship leaders. After teaching part-time in the Skinner School of Business & Technology at Trevecca Nazarene University for four years, Vince was promoted to assistant professor and full-time director of the Music Business program in the fall of 2020. Vince holds a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies (Distinguished Major) from the University of Virginia, a Master of Science in Education (Guidance & Counseling) from Old Dominion University, and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Nashville School of Law. His recent book, How to Make a Living in the Music Business, joins self-published devotional studies on the Gospel of Mark and the Lord's Prayer. Vince lives with his wife and extended family in Franklin, Tennessee, with their beloved dogs.Take the Songwriter Personality TestThis simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com  Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy NordhoffWriting Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

We're joined once again by guest co-host, Sharon Byrd with Kingsway Worship who shares more about her journey as a songwriter.  And, then we share Chapter One from the Writing Worship Book - Songwriting Is A Journey read by Krissy Nordhoff.Take the Songwriter Personality TestThis simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com  Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy NordhoffWriting Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

Robby Busick, formerly of Bethel Music Publishing, shared how he helps other churches develop a strong songwriting culture in their creative communities. And guest co-host, Sharon Byrd returns to talk about the development of the songwriting culture at her church, Kingsway. Take the Songwriter Personality TestThis simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com  Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy NordhoffWriting Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

We're delighted to be joined by songwriter and worship leader, Sharon Byrd (Kingsway Worship) as guest host for this episode.  And, on today's episode, we share an interview from our Writing Club with Jaime Jamgochian. Sitting down to talk with Jaime, you quickly realize she is a woman of faith who God is using in many different ways through her music and message. It’s immediately evident she has a passion to see people know how much God loves them and a desire to see that reality change their lives—because it has changed hers. Jaime came to know the Lord at 21 while studying music at Berklee College of Music in Boston. God completely changed her life and it is her greatest desire to see people encounter Jesus in a real way. From Boston, Jaime ended up in Seattle where she was a worship leader for several years and began writing her own worship songs. It was during that time in Seattle that Jaime signed with Centricity Records and went on to record 3 albums with them. She then moved to Nashville, TN which she still calls home, and continues to travel throughout the US and internationally leading people in worship, singing songs of hope, and sharing a message of finding your value and purpose in Christ.Take the Songwriter Personality TestThis simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com  Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy NordhoffWriting Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

Chris Hauser is a legend in the CCM music industry.  His work in radio promotions over the past 40+ years has greatly impacted the music written and led for churches every Sunday.   For his passionate work and impact, Chris was recognized and honored with the CMB Industry Achievement Award.  In this conversation with Writing Worship co-founder, Eric Nordhoff, Chris shares both hilarious and heart-warming behind-the-scenes stories you won't hear anywhere else.  From their days together at Warner Alliance (1996-1997) to countless other anecdotes and insights from his 27 years as an independent radio promoter - this is simply a banger of a convo for any fan of the Christian music genre. Take the Songwriter Personality TestThis simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com  Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy NordhoffWriting Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

Christian songwriting veteran Benji Cowart shares from the 2022 Writing Worship conference about the power of lyrics. Benji’s experience as a working songwriter in Nashville has shaped his philosophy and creativity and unique perspective. Benji Cowart is a staff writer for TIM (Tomlin Ingram Music) Publishing. He’s written songs for artists like Natalie Grant, TobyMac, Rhett Walker, Jeremy Camp, Sanctus Real, Danny Gokey, and Ellie Holcomb. Take the Songwriter Personality TestThis simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com  Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy NordhoffWriting Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

Chris Clayton shares about his years of experience as a producer, songwriter, and worship pastor. Because of his unique vantage point as a producer, Chris is able to speak into the writing process with depth and wisdom. Chris has worked on records for Bethel Music, Big Daddy Weave, Shane & Shane, and Philips, Craig, and Dean. Chris’ recent writing credits include “Because of Christ” (The Belonging Co.) and “Only a Holy God” (Here Be Lions). As a working worship pastor, Chris continues to carry a passion for the local church in everything he does. Take the Songwriter Personality TestThis simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com  Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy NordhoffWriting Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

Three hard-working Nashville songwriters - Natalie Layne, Rachael Nemiroff, and Rhyan Shirley - share from the 2022 Writing Worship Conference about their perspectives as female writers in the music industry. Natalie Layne is an artist & writer for Centricity Music, who has a flair for incorporating her unique musical background into catchy CCM songs. Rachael Nemiroff is a staff writer for Curb/Word who writes for other artists as well as her own artist releases. Ryan Shirley is a worship leader and songwriter who’s written songs for artists like Colton Dixon, Leeland, and We Are Messengers.Take the Songwriter Personality TestThis simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com  Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy NordhoffWriting Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

Stacey Willbur shares from her breakout session at the 2022 Writing Worship Conference. What does a publisher do, and how does it affect the worship songwriter? Why should a songwriter take care of their publishing? Willbur is a long-time veteran of the music industry, whose career has included both Christian and country music. After working for a number of reputable companies in her decades of experience, Stacey currently serves at the head of publishing at TIM (Tomlin Ingram Music) Publishing. Stacey has a passion for people and especially for mentoring young women in the music industry. Take the Songwriter Personality TestThis simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com  Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy NordhoffWriting Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

Worship artist Patrick Mayberry shares about his experience as a writer and an artist, including how being a worship pastor for so many years shaped his approach to songwriting. Patrick Mayberry is an artist with Centricity Worship, worship leader, and songwriter. His writing credits include songs with Passion, Rita Springer, Pat Barret, Mack Brock, and “Holy Spirit Come” as a solo artist. Patrick carries a passion for writing accessible worship songs that everyone can understand and sing to Jesus. Take the Songwriter Personality TestThis simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com  Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy NordhoffWriting Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

Worship is breathing. Worship is living a life in communion with God every minute of every day. We were created for intimacy with the Father, just to Be with him. We are surrounded by a culture that is driven by productivity, but Chris and Summer Shealy of Shealy Worship want to raise up a generation of worshippers who desire more than anything else to just BE with Jesus. It’s out of this place of being that everything else flows.If this resonates with you, you will be inspired and encouraged by this conversation on today’s podcast.  Follow Shealy Worship:YouTubeSpotifyInstagramFacebookJoin the next Daily Bread session on YouTube (every Tuesday evening at 8pm EST).Take the Songwriter Personality TestThis simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com  Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy NordhoffWriting Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

Stephen Brewster shares about fostering a culture of worship songwriting in your church from our 2022 annual Writing Worship Conference. Brewster is a leader, coach, creative, and developer of culture. Stephen is passionate about coaching churches and worship teams, the Enneagram, and seeing God’s plan unleashed in others. The Writing Worship hosts for this episode are:Eric NordhoffNick MorrowEmily WeeksTake the Songwriter Personality TestThis simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com  Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy NordhoffWriting Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.