Lead Worship Well

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Hosted by MultiTracks.com, the Lead Worship Well podcast is where we explore how worship + technology come together in the lives of pastors, artists, authors, worship leaders and musicians, as they speak on some of the most pressing topics facing the Church today. Season 6 is available now!

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June 8, 2026Episode 1254 min

Mind, Body & Spiritual Health with Jenn Johnson

Jenn Johnson is a worship leader, songwriter, speaker, and co-founder of Bethel Music, where she serves as president. Jenn has helped shape modern worship through songs sung by churches worldwide, including “Goodness of God,” “Holy Forever,” and “The Blood.”We hope this conversation reminds worship leaders to remember what is true when they walk out to lead songs on Sunday: that it is not about what we do and how we perform, but striving to embody who God has said we are. She and Chris discuss identity, building community, mental, physical and spiritual health, and the quiet, hidden years that God uses to shape leaders. Resources for HAPPY by Jenn Johnson: https://www.multitracks.com/songs/Jenn-Johnson/HAPPY/Resources for Bethel Music: https://www.multitracks.com/artists/Bethel-Music/Follow us @multitracks // @multitracksgospel // @leadworshipwellwww.multitracks.com

June 1, 2026Episode 1133 min

Leaning Into Peace Amid Grief with Bethany Wohrle

Bethel Music artist Bethany Wohrle's story is a journey from profound pain to unwavering promise, rooted entirely in the faithfulness of God. Her prayer for her upcoming album (out 7/10) is simple and sincere: that it would remind listeners of God's faithfulness, even in the hardest seasons of life.Bethany joins us to share how these songs came out of a very dark season and how they’ve led her into deeper peace in her relationship with God. We hope this episode encourages you in whatever you’re walking through! Learn more about Bethany's story here: https://youtu.be/K4r6NqP29GY?si=0CIDguim8nC4aU5IResources for Bethany Wohrle: https://www.multitracks.com/artists/Bethany-Wohrle/Follow us @multitracks // @multitracksgospel // @leadworshipwellwww.multitracks.com

May 11, 2026Episode 101 hr 12 min

Personal Worship vs. Pastoral Worship with Paul Baloche

As a worship leader, songwriter, and mentor, Paul Baloche has spent over three decades shaping the landscape of modern worship. Widely known for writing global worship anthems such as “Open the Eyes of My Heart,” “Above All,” “Hosanna (Praise Is Rising),” and more, Paul’s mission has always extended far beyond the platform. He and our host Chris Kuti discuss the difference between personal and pastoral worship, embodying whole-hearted worship leading, and how being someone who loves and believes what you’re singing as a worship leading is critical and at the end of the day, more important than perfection. Resources for Paul Baloche: https://www.multitracks.com/artists/Paul-Baloche/Follow us @multitracks // @multitracksgospel // @leadworshipwellwww.multitracks.com

April 6, 2026Episode 944 min

Staying Whole for the Long Haul with Michael W. Smith

Over the course of his storied, 40+ year career, Michael W. Smith has written and released over 36 no. 1 songs, received 45+Dove Awards, and has sold more than 15 million albums. But far more important than any of these accolades and milestones, he’s given back to the global community (through Compassion International, Rocketown, and more), and has exemplified living out the calling of a whole-hearted worship leader.We are excited to introduce a new host for the Lead Worship Well podcast in Chris Kuti! Chris and Michael discuss going the distance, dying to self, worship as a way of life, his new song for the Church (“Hymn For Communion”) and how you hold family, faith and a calling like this over a lifetime. Resources for Michael W. Smith: https://www.multitracks.com/artists/Michael-W.-Smith/Follow us @multitracks // @multitracksgospel // @leadworshipwellwww.multitracks.com

March 2, 2026Episode 81 hr 13 min

Worship Leading with Integrity & Authority with Hope Darst

Last year, Hope Darst joined us in person here at the MultiTracks.com HQ!Hope has written powerful songs like “Peace Be Still,” “If The Lord Builds the House,” and more recently, “Mighty Name of Jesus.” She speaks on her heart for the local church and her passionate for writing songs that help worship leaders lead from a place of integrity and authority. Enjoy this conversation and live recordings of songs from her latest record, In The Mighty Name of Jesus. Resources for Hope Darst: https://www.multitracks.com/artists/Hope-Darst/Follow us @multitracks // @multitracksgospel // @leadworshipwellwww.multitracks.com

February 9, 2026Episode 751 min

From Spirituals To Gospel To Today’s Worship with Dee Jones (MultiTracks Africa Brand Manager)

This Black History Month, Chris Baker (MultiTracks Gospel Brand Manager) and Dee Jone (MultiTracks Africa Brand Manager) trace the sound that carried the people from spirituals, to gospel, to today’s worship, and how that river now flows across Africa and back again. They speak on mission, music, and the future of a truly global Church. We hope you enjoy the conversation! MultiTracks Gospel resources: https://www.leadworshipwell.com/releases/top-gospel-songs-2026Visit MultiTracks Africa: https://www.multitracksafrica.com/Follow us @multitracks // @multitracksgospel // @leadworshipwellwww.multitracks.com

January 26, 2026Episode 643 min

Look Again and Consecrate with TAYA

We’re excited to release our first podcast episode of 2026! Today we have a conversation with worship leader and solo artist, TAYA. We speak with her on the journey of writing her second solo record, The Reminder, and the importance of trust, surrender, and remembering the goodness of Jesus. Resources for TAYA: https://www.multitracks.com/artists/TAYA/Follow us @multitracks // @multitracksgospel // @leadworshipwellwww.multitracks.com

October 27, 2025Episode 536 min

Worship & Discipleship on Campus with SEU Worship

In this episode, we chat with Chelsea Plank of SEU Worship! This conversation centers around the heart of and context behind the SEU Worship ministry, discipling and stewarding the gifts of students, their latest album, and the power behind the story of the prodigal son. We hope it encourages you! Resources for SEU Worship: https://www.multitracks.com/artists/SEU-Worship/Follow us @multitracks // @multitracksgospel // @leadworshipwellwww.multitracks.com

October 20, 2025Episode 437 min

Worship's Global Impact with Phil Wickham

Phil Wickham is a GRAMMY nominated artist and leader in the modern worship movement, having penned countless songs sung in churches around the world. Phil joins us to speak on the songs off his latest record, Song Of The Saints, share stories about his upbringing in a worship leader’s home, and the impact pf his music on global audiences. Resources for Phil Wickham: https://www.multitracks.com/artists/Phil-Wickham/Follow us @multitracks // @multitracksgospel // @leadworshipwellwww.multitracks.com

October 2, 202551 min

MT Conference Preview: Navigating Music Rights In Ministry with Steve McPherson and Stephen Brewster

Today’s MT Conference Preview episode is a conversation between Steve McPherson and Stephen Brewster! They discuss how to navigate music rights in ministry well, and preview the content they’ll be speaking into in greater detail at MT Conference. Church Music Bootcamp is an optional conference add-on centered around navigating the complex world of music rights. Join these worship industry leaders for an intensive, one-day deep dive into songwriting and publishing, performance rights, licensing, distribution, audience building, and how to approach business in a church environment.Register for Church Music Bootcamp: https://mtconference.multitracks.com/bootcampRegister for MT Conference: https://mtconference.multitracks.com/Follow us @multitracks // @multitracksgospel // @leadworshipwellwww.multitracks.com