4.6 Beginning Again

Sara and Sam feed back on the "Friends of" campaign, share about recent events and discuss the new John Mark Comer book, "Into the Quiet". Also, find out which is the most seasonal season, and how you could get a free copy of our forthcoming book... engageworship.org/the-engage-worship-podcast engageworship.org/friends https://www.practicingtheway.org/podcasts/practicing-the-way

Sara and Sam share about recent events, and discuss developing spontaneity in worship leading. They also introduce their new Friends of Engage Worship campaign, and Sara unveils a new musical adventure. engageworship.org/the-engage-worship-podcast engageworship.org/friends

Sara and Sam catch up after a busy Summer. They reflect on seeing the Lost Words: Spell Songs band, chat about some new additions to musical resources, and tease an upcoming Lent resource. Plus hear about a potential Gym Bro spin-off podcast... engageworship.org/the-engage-worship-podcast unifiedpraise.com/artist/engage-worship engageworship.org/events engageworship.org/support

In this episode Sara & Sam revisit their interview with Dr Saundra Dalton Smith on her book Sacred Rest. They also chat about leading worship in the kids venue at Satellites festival, and their own experiences of rest and restoration. engageworship.org/the-engage-worship-podcast www.drdaltonsmith.com/  engageworship.org/rest engageworship.org/events engageworship.org/support

Sara and Sam chat about what makes a song last, and the merits of paper music vs digital music. Sam feeds back on his time at the Wydale songwriting retreat, and they reflect on a new "come and have a go" experiment with worship in their home church. Plus, expensive chords and Swedish Lego scenes.

Sam reflects on becoming a beginner again as he has trained as a Spiritual Director. Sara shares about contributing to a training course on Intergenerational ministry, and her questionable kayaking skills.

Sara & Sam chat about the value of engaging in creativity for your own worship and formation. They unpack what the upcoming Developing Creativity in-person course will look like, and Sara shares about moving on from a job in church.

Sara & Sam discuss their recent time at Spring Harvest, leading the All Age Celebrations and Morning Reflections. Find out about a campfire in the middle of a Butlins venue, and the "Star Jump Song". They look ahead to the next Whole Church Worship training day.

Sara & Sam chat about Lent worship, and how to approach the church year as life-giving rather than as rules. They also feedback on recent activities, upcoming events and share about Sara's World Book Day costume.

Sara & Sam chat about what's been happening in January and February. They reflect on the launch of the Really Useful Book and give you some background on the inspiration and content of the resource. Plus, hear about how Sara wrote some of the Bible, and Sam's prowess with a canoe.