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All About Worship Podcast: Interview with Brenton Brown

On this episode of the All About Worship Podcast, we hear from songwriter/worship leader Brenton Brown.  If you are a worship leader, chances are you’ve led your church singing a Brenton Brown song.  You’ll hear about his songwriting process, his perspective on how the worship music scene has changed over the past 10 years and where he thinks it’s heading over the next five.   You’ll also hear Brenton’s latest single “Adoration” during the podcast.  Stay tuned for a special outtake at the end of the podcast.

Tommy Walker Webinar

“In this Webinar, I want to passionately remind worship leaders, pastors and worshipers in general why we gather on a Sunday and what happens when we express worship to God. Every week we come together and sing songs, but if we don’t understand the importance of it and the power of God that is in it, the worship in our churches will only tend to shrink. I believe if we will take a step back and let God’s word show us what we are to do, we will all be able to lead with a kind of passion and boldness that we never had before!” -Tommy

Register today for the upcoming webinar with Tommy Walker on “10 Things that Happen When We Worship”.

Show Links

• BrentonBrown.com. Visit Brenton’s website.
• Brenton’s YouTube Channel. Check out Brenton’s Vlog where he answers your questions and shares insights from his worship leading/songwriting experiences.
• Brenton’s Blog. Check out Brenton’s blog.
• Brenton on Twitter. Follow Brenton on Twitter.
• “Introducing Brenton Brown” on iTunes. Get the single “Adoration” on Brenton’s latest release on iTunes. Amazing songs for corporate worship.  
• Listener Feedback from Ganns in the Philippines. Thanks to Ganns for the love! Glad you’re listening.
• Tommy Walker Webinar. Register today!
• Paul Baloche. Join us for a live interview with Paul Baloche as we record for an upcoming podcast. October 30, 11 or  11:30am CST. Stay tuned for the finalized time.
• Tim Hughes. We’ve got an interview scheduled with Tim Hughes for an upcoming podcast. Nov 19 at 10am CST.
• Facebook Fan Page. Join us…you know you want to.
• Contact us. Visit Wisdom’s site here. Visit Ben’s blog here. Email us at podcast@allaboutworship.com or call us and leave a voicemail on our new number at 206.426.7119. You can also follow All About Worship on Twitter.  Follow Ben on Twitter. Follow Wisdom on Twitter.

Listen to this episode on our AAW Archives page.  Subscribe on iTunes.

We are planning a special year end edition of the All About Worship Podcast where we answer your questions about the podcast.  Any question is game. Submit them to our email or voicemail by November 5th and we’ll do our best to include them.

By the way, we’ll pick 3 random people from the comments at AllAboutWorship.com here to win the “Introducing Brenton Brown” CD AND a free regisration to the webinar w/ Tommy Walker.

Once again, the All About Worship crew want to thank YOU for listening!

Visit AllAboutWorship.com

All About Worship Podcast: Interview with Dwayne Moore

On this episode of the All About Worship podcast, Wisdom and Ben talk to Dwayne Moore, author of the worship study guide “Pure Praise”.   We also hear about a couple of “life changing” events for both Wisdom and Ben.

Giveaway

We have four copies of Dwayne Moore’s  “Pure Praise” book to giveaway.  In addition to the book, we are giving away a free registration to the upcoming Tommy Walker Webinar on November 12.   There will be four winners who will get a free copy of the book AND a free registration to the upcoming webinar with Tommy Walker.  HUGE thanks to Group Publishing for donating 4 copies of Pure Praise for our giveaway.  Here’s how you can win:

• Listen to the instructions at the end of the podcast.

Sponsor

Special thanks to Integrity Music for sponsoring this edition of the podcast. Log on to IntegrityMusic.com for a look at some great resources for worship leaders, songwriters and worship music.

If you or your company would like to sponsor an upcoming episode of the All About Worship Podcast, contact us at podcast@allaboutworship.com We have the BEST listeners in the world!

Show Links

• NextLevelWorship. Visit Dwayne’s worship resource center for worship leaders, worshippers and local churches.
• Pure Praise. Check out the study guide that is helping so many church worship teams around the world.
• Grace Church Pure Praise Blog. Visit the worship blog that Ben used for his worship team as they went through the Pure Praise study guide together. (A great way to engage your worship team volunteers).
• 30 Days of Renewal. A church-wide study created to help every local church member engage in personal worship.
• Dwayne on Twitter. Follow Dwayne.
• Listener Russell Martin. You’re welcome! Thanks for listening!
• Tommy Walker Webinar. Register today!
• Burnt Ends. Here’s the video Wisdom and Ben talked about with Tommy Walker.
• Brenton Brown. Next podcast, we interview worship leader/songwriter Brenton Brown.
• Facebook Fan Page. Join us…you know you want to.
• Contact us. Visit Wisdom’s site here. Visit Ben’s blog here. Email us at podcast@allaboutworship.com or call us and leave a voicemail on our new number at 206.426.7119. You can also follow All About Worship on Twitter.  Follow Ben on Twitter. Follow Wisdom on Twitter.

Listen to this episode on our AAW Archives page.  Subscribe on iTunes. Or listen in right here.

All About Worship LIVE: Interview with Dwayne Moore

On Monday, October 19 at 9 p.m. CST, Wisdom and Ben will be talking with Dwayne Moore, author of the fantastic worship devotional “Pure Praise” for an upcoming podcast.

Author and worship leader, Dwayne Moore, is the founder and president of Next Level Worship, LLC, a company that provides worship discipleship resources to churches and believers. Dwayne is the visionary behind 30 Days of Renewal. Dwayne authored the WorshipLife Journal which accompanies 30 Days of Renewal.

Dwayne is also the author of the highly acclaimed Pure Praise: A Heart-focused Bible Study on Worship (Group Publishing, 2009). His teaching has been featured on Moody Radio’s Prime Time America and American Family Radio’s Today’s Issues. He is also a frequent contributor to Rick Warren’s Ministry Toolbox.

Join us live with your questions for Dwayne.  We’ll be on Talkshoe live where you can phone in your questions, or log in to the chatroom. Click below to join us Monday at 9 p.m. CST.

All About Worship Podcast: "Manly Worship" Round Table LIVE Tuesday

This Tuesday, September 29 at 9pm CST, the All About Worship podcast will be hosting it's first "Round Table" discussion with three worship leaders/songwriters with hosts Ben Abu Saada and Wisdom Moon.  The topic at hand is "Manly Worship".  What is "Manly Worship"?  Is there a need for worship songwriters to focus more attention on music that ministers more to men?  Is there a trend in worship music within churches that connects more with the heart of women vs men?  Or is this issue moot and the hearts of men need to be challenged in this area?  You can be a part of the discussion live with our special guests:

Mandy Thompson. Songwriter/Worship Leader, Mandy Thompson, will be joining us. Visit  www.MandyThompson.com to learn more about her ministry.  Mandy will be joining us live from her home in New England.  By the way...Mandy created those KILLER podcast intros for us!

Troy Kennedy. Songwriter/Worship Pastor from Kansas City will be joining us.  Troy hastaught classes on worship leading ministry in conferences around the nation including the recent National Worship Leader Conference 2009.  Log on to www.NewWorship.com or visit his blog to learn more about Troy.

Fred McKinnon. Songwriter/Worship Leader from St. Simmons Island, GA will be joining the roundtable discussion.  With the "Sunday Setlists" and TheWorshipCommunity, Fred has become an influential member of the online worship community.  Visit www.FredMcKinnon.com and www.TheWorshipCommunity.com to learn more about Fred.

The fun begins Tuesday, September 29 at 10pm Eastern/9pm CST.  Join us on Talkshoe by phone or via internet below or here.

Get Your Own Relationship with God

This quote was heard on the most recent edition of the All About Worship Podcast:

"Sometimes we can allow pastors, Christian leaders and even our own ministries to become a substitute with our own relationship with the Lord." Glenn Packiam, author of "Second Hand Jesus"

Check out these great posts on Glenn's blog:

How Mercy Triumphed Over Judgement

Is God Angry?

All About Worship Podcast: Interview with Glenn Packiam

We're back with an all new episode of the All About Worship Podcast.  On this episode, we hear about Ben's recent trip to Israel, your phone calls and a special interview with Glenn Packiam.  Glenn talks about his recent book "Secondhand Jesus" and his latest CD "Rumors and Revelations".  This interview was recorded live during the National Worship Leader Conference 2009 at Grace Church in Overland Park, KS.  You'll get to hear Glenn's story and his heart for helping people be inspired to live a faith all their own.

Show Links

• Glenn Packiam. Check out his website here. Follow Glenn on Twitter here.
• "Rumors and Revelations". Check out Glenn's latest release on iTunes here.
• "Second Hand Jesus". Glenn's latest book is available on Amazon here.
• PlanningCenterOnline. Thanks again to our friends at PCO for sponsoring the meet up. Check them out here.
• TheWorshipCommunity. Thanks also to Fred McKinnon and crew for sponsoring the meet up. Check out this great resource here.
• AAW Facebook Fan Page. Be sure to connect with us on the AAW fan page at AllAboutWorship.net
• Brenton Brown. Next month's featured interview is with songwriter/worship leader Brenton Brown. Visit his website here.
• NEW PODCAST GEAR. The AAW podcast gear needs an overhaul. If you'd like to help keep the podcast going, you can contribute here.
• Contact us. Visit Wisdom’s site here. Visit Ben’s blog here. Email us at podcast@allaboutworship.com or call us and leave a voicemail on our new number at 206.426.7119. You can also follow All About Worship on Twitter.  Follow Ben on Twitter.

Listen to this episode on our AAW Archives page.  Subscribe on iTunes.

Once again the All About Worship crew want to thank you for being a part of the podcast.  We are humbled and honored that you are listening and have become a part of this growing community.

All About Worship Podcast: "Manly Worship" Round Table

Most of us know that there is a higher percentage of women in church today than men. There are many theories behind this, but could the music have something to do with it? Are the worship songs we sing today too feminine and not manly enough?

Guys, do you sometimes feel awkward singing touchy, feely worship songs?

Do you feel there aren’t enough worship songs that men can relate to?

Join us as we discuss the topic of “Manly Worship” in a roundtable discussion. The folks around the table will be: Ben Abu Saada, Wisdom Moon, Fred McKinnon, Mandy Thompson, and Troy Kennedy. We invite you to join us live next Tuesday, September 29 @ 9pm Central on Talkshoe and take part in this discussion…a special edition of the podcast.

As you think about this topic check out this video interview of Matt Redman: “Worship Songs Aren’t For The Blokes”.

All About Worship Podcast: Interview with Christy Nockels

This episode of the All About Worship Podcast was sponsored by Integrity Music.  Be sure to check out the Integrity Music Podcast for additional worship leading encouragement.  Visit them at IntegrityMusic.Com Huge thanks to Integrity for being a part of making this podcast happen!  Go visit them and support them!  Follow them on Twitter right here and thank them for sponsoring the podcast!

Our featured interview this month is with worship leader/songwriter Christy Nockels.  You’ll hear about her journey in becoming a worship leader and songwriter. She also shares her passion for helping other worship leaders.  We also ask about her big decision back in 2006 to break away from Watermark for a season to pursue her role as a mother.  You won’t want to miss this interview!

Show Links

• All About Worship Facebook Fan Page. Join the page and be a part of getting some exclusive giveaways here.
• Christy Nockels. Check out band’s official Christy’s website here and their latest album here:
  Also, since we recorded this interview, Christy joined Twitter here. Toolbox. Our featured tools this month are DVD’s produced by Musicademy.  “Beginners Worship Keyboards” and “Intermediate Worship Keyboards“.
• Free Song of the Month. Email your song to podcast@allaboutworship.com and we just might make it available to our listeners.
• Glenn Packiam. Join us next month for an interview with author/songwriter/worship leader, Glenn Packiam. Check out his site here.
• Contact us. Visit Wisdom’s site here. Visit Ben’s blog here. Email us at podcast@allaboutworship.com or call us and leave a voicemail on our new number at 206.426.7119. You can also follow us on Twitter.  

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All About Worship Podcast: Yoshi Doesn't Play Violin

It has been brought to my attention that on the July 29 All About Worship podcast, I (Ben) stated that on my recent family vacation to Branson, MO, you could see YOSHI perform on the violin. While this would be an amazing thing to witness in person, sadly, it isn't so. You can however see Shoji play violin in Branson, MO. Let me be clear...there are absolutely no similarities between Yoshi and Shoji. The only thing remotely similar is that they both originated from Japan. Thank you all for your patience and understanding of my ignorance of Super Mario characters and Japanese immigrant violinists.  I'm sure both are extremely talented at what they do.  Yoshi = amazing dragoneering and Shoji = amazing violinist.

Sincerest apologies to Yoshi fans and Shoji fans everywhere.

Thank you,
Ben Abu Saada

All About Worship: Matt Redman's New Album Giveaway

Check out the info below for a great opportunity for you to get Matt Redman's newest album. Go to the All About Worship website here to register.

We are very excited to partner with Matt Redman’s record label in giving away three free copies of Matt’s new album, WE SHALL NOT BE SHAKEN, available in stores on August 25th.

We will be giving away one copy at AllAboutWorship.com and two copies through our podcast. To enter your name into this drawing, leave a comment on this post. (To win the giveaway on the podcast,  listen to our August episode coming later this month.)

We will pick one random winner from the comments and announce the winner on AllAboutWorship.com. (It will be the responsibility of the winner to email us their mailing address within 3 days. If we do not hear from the winner within that time, we will select a new winner.)

Deadline for this drawing is: Friday, August 14th at 9pm Central.

Here’s Matt’s new single “This is How We Know”. You can purchase it on iTunes right now!