A Song for the Singer, A Singer for the Song // Travis Cottrell

In this podcast, we are honored to have friend, artist, arranger, and worship leader Travis Cottrell with us. From his session singing days to leadership with Beth Moore for 30 years and now worship pastor at Brentwood Baptist Church, Travis has had a love since his early days for the Church and for the music that has helped us all worship God and know Him in deeper ways. Travis will be leading a small group with our WC Family this coming term, beginning in January 2027! http://www.worshipcircle.com

In this podcast, Brett shares the story of how the song “Build My Life” came to be, advice for younger leaders starting on their worship leading journey, and also about his new solo project, “Keep the Faith”. http://www.worshipcircle.com

Mitch Wong is a worship leader and songwriter committed to rooting his songs deeply in scripture. In this podcast, we discuss Mitch’s journey from Australia to the US, how a Grammy award allowed him to go back home during COVID, as well as his journey and experience being a sought-after writer for many in the worship landscape.  http://www.worshipcircle.com

In this podcast, we are honored to have songwriter, pastor, and worship circle mentor Jesse Reeves join us to catch up on ministry life and also talk about the impact “story work” has had on him. We also talk about how we all have the propensity to think our church has figured out the best way to do church.  http://www.worshipcircle.com

In this podcast, Christy and Todd discuss her calling to worship, how she took time away from it all to be loved by God for a season, and the importance of the female voice and presence in worship.  http://www.worshipcircle.com

Tom Schlosser is a somatic therapist and licensed counselor who has been extremely helpful with our Pastor Circle and Worship Circle journeys over the years. In this episode, we discuss how important it is to pay attention to what our bodies are telling us about our past and present stories. http://www.worshipcircle.com

In this podcast, we hear from session and live guitarist Randy Pearce about his journey with God in life and ministry, as well as his guitar insights after playing with Steven Curtis Chapman and others for years. Randy is currently playing with Steven and also helping churches with their teams to be better equipped to deliver Sunday after Sunday from a healthy place. http://www.worshipcircle.com

In this podcast, we discuss our upcoming Pastor Circle term with Brent Harrison and Danny Mullins. Pastors are often the most exhausted leaders in ministry and make time for everyone but themselves. Pastor Circle exists for them to know they are loved and not alone, and to find a safe space to be truly known and cared for.  http://www.worshipcircle.com

In this podcast, we speak with singer, songwriter, and worship pastor Matt Goss. We discuss his journey of leading a multi-site team for years in Pennsylvania and how paying attention to his story helped him be more present to God, himself, and others.  http://www.worshipcircle.com

Cathy Loerzel is the co-founder and Executive Vice President of The Allender Center, an organization focused on healing trauma through the power of story, psychology, and theology. She works closely with Dr. Dan Allender to train therapists, pastors, and leaders in narrative-focused care. Cathy is also the co-author of Redeeming Heartache: How Past Suffering Reveals True Calling, which explores how pain and trauma can become sources of purpose and restoration. With a background in counseling and community development, she is known for her compassionate, insightful approach to helping people understand their stories and reclaim their identities. Beyond her leadership and writing, Cathy is a frequent speaker and teacher on topics of redemption, identity, and relational wholeness. http://www.worshipcircle.com