This was great. It was really cool to hear you guys talk about the theological side of things. Keep it coming.
@lewisbeeman2 күн бұрын
I love that you guys are discussing the bigger picture of the songs we sing. Well worth the discussion and consideration. Love Bradfords take.
@patrickh2765 Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed it fellas as usual! Thanks for continuing to be relatable, honest, and a good resource for worship leaders. 👍
@christinaostapovicz6125 Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you guys are still making videos helpful to worship leaders! Thank you!
@Palvader Жыл бұрын
Oh yeah! We introduced "You've Already Won" to my church just a few months ago and it's really solid!
@ericmuttillo973811 ай бұрын
fantastic discussion guys... bring more of this type of content!
@matthewgibson9235 Жыл бұрын
i need more of these!
@benmeyers1203 Жыл бұрын
This definitely needs to be a permanent series.
@nathanchurchill6030 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the insight on these songs as well
@bradenballestero Жыл бұрын
For new songs, I love to put them on the pre/post service playlist for a few weeks before we learn the song so everyone has heard it before
@ayyvusiii918911 ай бұрын
love this
@ColinJosefMusic Жыл бұрын
I use to think the same thing of “Worship songs shouldn’t be first person” and how like they should always be telling what God does. But then i heard Brandon Lake explain it beautifully. There is vertical praise and horizontal praise. In this case i can definitely see both. We are declaring what we will do when hard things come. “Ill praise when i feel it,and I’ll praise when i don’t. I’ll praise cause i know your still in control.” That’s almost like a no matter the circumstance God you still get the glory and honor and praise. We see that in the psalms a lot. One example is “I sought the Lord…”. So i guess thats how i see the song Praise. That my POV.
@travisvwright Жыл бұрын
It's interesting to complain about that, then read the psalm or Habakkuk where the bible says, "yet I..." like a weird "we should do better than the bible". There are more psalmist centered psalms than God centered psalms. Not that I disagree with Bradford. In fact on the face of it I agreed completely then started comparing it to the bible. It's a nuanced point and I appreciate how he presented it as something to consider.
@jarodsmart Жыл бұрын
The struggle is trying to clarify the difference between individual worship (first person singular songs) and songs designed for congregational worship (first person plural). There should be lots of "we" and "us", and less of "I" and "me". When I lead worship, I want to sing WE way more than I. I want the congregation voice to be the worship, not a bunch of individuals. There's a place for an individual song as worship, and there's place for corporate worship, meaning the body as whole and the songs should reflect the body as a whole.
@travisvwright Жыл бұрын
@@jarodsmart that sounds all well and good. When I read it it sounds proper and I want to agree. It's weird that the Bible doesn't do it that way.
@jarodsmart Жыл бұрын
@@travisvwrightIt doesn't? I mean, several of the Psalms are labeled "To the Chief Musician" or "For the sons of Korah" and some are labeled "A prayer of David" or other things. Again, it doesn't mean they can't be used in an individual or corporate setting, but some are written specifically to be used corporately. Even songs written now use the singular vs. plural language with the same intent. Some songs make GREAT special music or individual performance worship songs, while some are FANTASTIC songs for the body to sing together. For modern songs where we might be trying to replicate a band's song, we have the notes, musicality, and words to engage with as well. Some songs are just too hard for the average lay person to sing. And if the people can't sing worship with us, we're failing to lead worship. We joke around that the worship catalog which should be ALL about God, the biggest section is the letter "I" because of all the song titles that start with "I". I'm not saying we don't sing songs in First Person. We do. When we pick a set list, we try to strike that balance of songs that say we/us/our/etc., to encourage engagement. We want our worship to be focused on God and us giving praise/honor/glory to Him. There is something really cool our declaring "My God" or "My Savior" for a personal worship song. And another really cool experience when everyone is declaring "Our God" and "Our Savior". Again (to close out this novella), it's a good idea to consider how many songs have the I vs We in an average service. I went to a service that was 5 "I" songs and both my wife and I felt weird at the end. We felt we sung more about ourselves as individuals than about God. Some of this is preference, oddly enough Jesus gave very commands about songs we should or shouldn't sing. He mainly said for us to Love God. That's the plan!
@claebo9411 Жыл бұрын
Some of the best advice I ever heard from a worship leader is pick your songs like people solely base their theology from them. People also get to hear the word and a sermon in the context of a service , but to be cognizant that worship can also in part fufill the same is important.
@The_OG_MP Жыл бұрын
More videos like this!!!!
@josephngwaka7913 Жыл бұрын
8:01 I really agree. We tend sometimes to focus too much on ourselves during worship
@IsaacSturdee Жыл бұрын
With praise, I think getting the congregation to sing “I will” statements is a good thing. They will sing won’t they won’t say. We sing about what we will do so,times, particularly early in a set as God has always been interested in our cry’s. But, we can’t solely sing about us. 100%. It’s a journey up the hill to the throne room. I approach each set as we start at the bottom and I know the way. Highest praise, holy etc is THE place to finish
@mandrsnmusic Жыл бұрын
There’s a podcast interview with Matt Redman on WorshipMinistryTraining where he talks about helpfulness (self centered) vs holiness (God centered) and how there is a great connection between the two helping the congregation connect. Our worship shouldn’t consistently have solely one or the other but weave them in order to be self-reflecting on Gods great holiness! I like your take!
@TheEpikBeats Жыл бұрын
Is this released as an audio only podcast ? Would love that ❤
@andyspurlin9165 Жыл бұрын
Great video guys! Got to do more of these. Did not know that yall had moved to Bama! Worship Leader from Oxford about 45 minutes down the road. Jim and Nicks usually doesnt dissappoint on Bar B Q.
@bmitchellmusic Жыл бұрын
Jim and Nicks is good! But it’s a chain. Got it here in NC too. Gotta find those special places!!
@itieknots7 Жыл бұрын
@Worship Tutorials. Check out Shand & Shane "I will wait for you (Psalm 130)". That song has some decent electric guitar.
@BNearman77 Жыл бұрын
Praise by Elevation is awesome
@ayersmb Жыл бұрын
Are these podcast available in just audio form on a podcast platform?
@ElevationWorshipResources Жыл бұрын
🧡
@nathanchurchill6030 Жыл бұрын
Just moved to Smithfield, NC and have to say that Texas BBQ is where it’s at!
@sundaytone Жыл бұрын
Love this ❤
@drewhunt22 Жыл бұрын
I’m in Birmingham. My Top 5 BBQ joints in no particular order. Bob Syke’s (Bessemer) Saw’s (multiple locations, but go to Homewood) Miss Myra’s (Cahaba Heights) The BBQ Stop (Clay) Martin’s (Cahaba Heights)
@nickwojtas3951 Жыл бұрын
Yall should def do more song reactions
@Dan-xk3vl Жыл бұрын
😂 praise, you absolutely have to have a high energy person do it
@kevinburrows Жыл бұрын
Hi guys we did at our church and went over great especially the start
@mogame83 Жыл бұрын
i think with the shane & shane song, the "overcome" lyric could be in refrence to Rev.12:11. At least, thats what i understood/connected that lyric to..havent checked the worshiptogether for it yet lol
@jasonwain4617 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video, I appreciate your insights. The intro/outro (let everything...) to Praise by Elevation does not work in an intimate church setting. It comes out disjointed and jarring. I was really glad to hear you both agree with this point so now I know it isn't our worship singers. Elevation recently released a choir version of the song in which they treat the section very differently by playing chords over that intro/outro, and by introducing a different melody line for the lyrics the second time they do it. I wonder if you think the approach used in this version might be more practical for a church setting?
@bmitchellmusic Жыл бұрын
Would totally be up to the leader and how they feel it fits the church. Could be great!
@tomcarter3586 Жыл бұрын
Could you do All I Want by Gateway Worship?
@Palvader Жыл бұрын
Hey, I'd watch y'all demonstrate feats of strength! "Worship songs to work out to in the gym!" Brad lifts while Brian rips the lead parts!
@bmitchellmusic Жыл бұрын
😂
@bluzzjazz Жыл бұрын
We've been playing You've Already Run, such a great song and fun to play from a guitar perspective.
@tomcarter3586 Жыл бұрын
What church are these guys with. They mentioned Alabama. Church of the Highlands?
@worshiptutorials Жыл бұрын
Brian here. Nick and I moved to Birmingham recently. Bradford is in Raleigh, NC. We have not found a church home yet in AL…
@tomcarter3586 Жыл бұрын
Ah ok. Was curious. I go to a church in the Indy area. Our senior pastor came from Church of the Highlands and knows Chris Hodges well.
@TobyLong Жыл бұрын
I just realized that Bradford has the same brain as I have. Now if I could just hit arm day in the gym…
@bmitchellmusic Жыл бұрын
😂🤜🏼
@WVStewOutdoors Жыл бұрын
3rd!
@bluzzjazz Жыл бұрын
Ha spellchecker strikes again. Won
@bmitchellmusic Жыл бұрын
First!
@kmortensen Жыл бұрын
Usually reaction videos actually listen to the song. You should call this change this to Worship Song Breakdown.