Lead Worship Well

Are you resting in this season, or being prepared by it?Cody Carnes and Kari Jobe Carnes join us on the Lead Worship Well podcast for an episode on emerging from a sabbath season and how He prepares us for what’s next.A few things we talk about:>Why rest can also be preparation>Leading well alongside your spouse >Encouraging worship leaders in a dry season to wait on His presenceThis conversation speaks to the preparation and pruning that comes in and out of quiet seasons, leading alongside family, and more. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more, and join us at MT Conference NEXT week! Save your spot today: https://www.multitracks.com/mtconference/Resources for Cody Carnes: https://www.multitracks.com/artists/Cody-Carnes/Resources for Kari Jobe Carnes: https://www.multitracks.com/artists/Kari-Jobe/Follow us @multitracks // @multitracksgospel // @leadworshipwellwww.multitracks.com

Are you prepping songs or for what God will do in the room?David Funk has spent years living in that tension. From playing keys in youth group to becoming a core member of Bethel Music, he joins us on the Lead Worship Well podcast for an episode on the balance of leading with a producer’s mind but ultimately from a pastoral heart. A few things we talk about:>Why the acoustic is not just a prop for the worship leader>Getting your reps in so you have room to be flexible when the moment shifts>Keeping flow simpleWhether you’re on stage, working front of house, or somewhere in between, there’s something here for you. Save your spot at MT Conference this year and get 10% off with promo code DAVIDFUNK10: https://www.multitracks.com/mtconference/Follow us @multitracks // @multitracksgospel // @leadworshipwellwww.multitracks.com

Before you lead on Sunday, who's leading you?That's the heart of Rita Springer's conversation with us on the Lead Worship Well podcast.She'll get into:>The distractions that slowly dull us>The difference between hope deferred and a broken heart>How to stay led by God all week, not just Sunday morningRita has an important message for worship leaders and we can't wait for you to hear her. Check out the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more, and be sure to save your spot at MT Conference this year!Register for MT Conference 2026 (use RITA10 for 10% off): https://www.multitracks.com/mtconference/Resources for Rita Springer: https://www.multitracks.com/artists/Rita-Springer/Follow us @multitracks // @multitracksgospel // @leadworshipwellwww.multitracks.com

Cory Asbury returns to the worship world, and makes his first appearance on the Lead Worship Well podcast!He talks about bringing your holy discontent honestly to God and his personal road back to praising God at the top of his lungs which is expressed in his upcoming album Outsing the Angels (out 9/18). He also gives a message for the worship leader that’s trying to find their way back. Watch this conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4Czf-MEPavUFind worship-leading resources for Cory Asbury: https://www.multitracks.com/artists/Cory-Asbury/Follow us @multitracks // @multitracksgospel // @leadworshipwellwww.multitracks.com

We are excited to share a conversation with Tauren Wells, who will be speaking and leading at MT Conference 2026! Tauren shares about the days he first fell in love with a song's power to create a space for people to find friendship with Jesus. He speaks to forming a relationship of trust and transparency with your senior leadership, and the leaders in his life that paved the path to his current role. He also speaks to instilling a culture of humility in your worship team and how our ultimate desire, whether we're holding the mic or holding the door, is to open up a space for people to encounter God. Register for MT Conference 2026:Resources for Tauren Wells: https://www.multitracks.com/artists/Tauren-Wells/Follow us @multitracks // @multitracksgospel // @leadworshipwellwww.multitracks.com

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

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

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

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

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