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Haylie is a singer-songwriter and producer who loves creating music that feels as inviting as sitting around the hearth with friends, as epic as going on an adventure with kindred spirits, and that tells the truth in as honest a way as she knows how. She loves collaborating with like-minded creative folks on a variety of musical genres. She has a special love for Celtic and traditional folk music as well as writing singer-songwriter, worship, folk, and pop genres. Connect with Haylie HERE Listen to Haylie's Music HERE Take the Songwriter Personality Test This simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com  Apply now for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship.  Our foundational course for all songwriters.  Over 700 worship songwriters have taken and graduated from the 9-week cohort-based mentorship program.  You can apply on the WritingWorship.co website. Support the show Take the Songwriter Personality Test Follow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on Facebook Read the Writing Worship Book by Krissy Nordhoff Writing Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved. Learn more about how to... Apply for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship Develop your songwriting craft with the Ultimate Songwriter Development Bundle (All our Courses + eBooks in one great price)

What if your church were able to sing about the things God is doing in your church? Is that even possible? In today's episode, Eric, Krissy, and Sharon share the heart behind Songwriting For Churches and how the origins of Writing Worship started with this simple mission: to build a songwriting culture in 10,000 Churches. To learn more about this initiative or to book a consultation call, click HERE  Take the Songwriter Personality Test This simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com  Apply now for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship.  Our foundational course for all songwriters.  Over 700 worship songwriters have taken and graduated from the 9-week cohort-based mentorship program.  You can apply on the WritingWorship.co website. Support the show Take the Songwriter Personality Test Follow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on Facebook Read the Writing Worship Book by Krissy Nordhoff Writing Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved. Learn more about how to... Apply for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship Develop your songwriting craft with the Ultimate Songwriter Development Bundle (All our Courses + eBooks in one great price)

Industry Music Publishing Veteran, Stacey Willbur has worked for many of the top music publishing houses in Nashville, her heart and passion for aspiring songwriters, artists, and songs have opened the door for many creatives throughout her career.  Her experience started at EMI Christian Music Publishing in 1997, Stacey was a part of pioneering the WorshipTogether brand and growing the publishing team. The EMI family led her to their Country division where she worked with songwriters including Chris Stapleton, John Paul White, Kelly Lovelace, Brad Crisler & Jamie O’Neal. Serving as Senior Creative Director, at BrentwoodBenson/Capitol CMG for 8 years, she had the honor of working with some of the industry's top Christian writers & artists- Ben Glover, David Garcia, Chris Stevens, Kari Jobe, Mandisa, Chris Sligh & Chris Tomlin.  Desiring to use her wealth of knowledge to create services for other companies, Stacey transitioned into the role of VP Publishing/A&R with Full Circle Music partnering with Grammy Award Winning Songwriter/Producer Seth Mosely to create industry-leading training platforms and programs to serve, train, teach and raise up aspiring music professionals in pursuit of their dream in the music industry. To further this passion, Stacey established a "Women In The Music Industry" community where she currently mentors, guides & encourages young ladies who are entering their first jobs in the music industry.  In January of 2021 Stacey took the helm of Head of Publishing at the newly formed TIM Publishing with Christian Music Industry Legends - Chris Tomlin & Jason Ingram. The fast growing company currently has 11 songwriters with #1 Songs by TobyMac, MercyMe, Chris Tomlin and Phil Wickham They lead with passion to bring Hope, Encouragement and Healing with the songs that they are writing and sharing with the world.  Connect with Stacey on Instagram! Take the Songwriter Personality Test This simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com  Apply now for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship.  Our foundational course for all songwriters.  Over 700 worship songwriters have taken and graduated from the 9-week cohort-based mentorship program.  You can apply on the WritingWorship.co website. Support the show Take the Songwriter Personality Test Follow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on Facebook Read the Writing Worship Book by Krissy Nordhoff Writing Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved. Learn more about how to... Apply for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship Develop your songwriting craft with the Ultimate Songwriter Development Bundle (All our Courses + eBooks in one great price)

Morrissa Nicole is a multi-award-winning Canadian Christian artist, actress, and communicator recognized for her pure vocals and message of hope. Introduced to five, she is a classically trained pianist and vocalist, winning her first national song competition at just seven years old. Competing in a national competition for music acting led Morrissa to Nashville, TN, where she released her self-titled debut EP wit hit single What If. The project led to performances across Canada, Jamaica, and the Her 2023 EP, Devotion, featuring "Psalm 16," reached listeners worldwide and led to co-hosting and appearances on 100 Huntley Street, The 700 Club Canada, Legacy M and more. In 2024, she followed with Ready, highlighted by the collaborative anthem to Receive" and her first radio tour across Canada and the U.S. Her favorite saying is, "Perfection doesn't live here, grace does" She attributes all her success, and all that is to come, to the glory of Jesus. With a heart for Christ, a passion for people, and a powerful, evocative voice, this is only the beginning for Morrissa Nicole. Connect with Morrissa Nicole here and here! Take the Songwriter Personality Test This simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com  Apply now for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship.  Our foundational course for all songwriters.  Over 700 worship songwriters have taken and graduated from the 9-week cohort-based mentorship program.  You can apply on the WritingWorship.co website. Support the show Take the Songwriter Personality Test Follow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on Facebook Read the Writing Worship Book by Krissy Nordhoff Writing Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved. Learn more about how to... Apply for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship Develop your songwriting craft with the Ultimate Songwriter Development Bundle (All our Courses + eBooks in one great price)

Josh Miller is a worship leader, songwriter, and producer based out of San Diego, CA. Growing up a pastor’s kid, he found himself learning guitar, piano and drums while still in diapers and leading worship at the early age of ten years old. Josh has been ushering people into the presence of God and writing songs for the Bride, aiming to lead rooms back into the awe and wonder of Who Jesus is. He has led worship in a variety of different spaces – at his father’s church of 100 people until the age of 18, the Rock Church (Pastor Miles McPherson), Point Loma Nazarene University, Saddleback Church (Pastor Rick Warren), and now leads on rotation at Jesus Culture, San Diego. Josh is signed to Jesus Culture and Capital CMG as a songwriter and is thrilled that he gets to partner with churches, artists, and movements around the world. Connect with Josh on Instagram Take the Songwriter Personality Test This simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com  Apply now for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship.  Our foundational course for all songwriters.  Over 700 worship songwriters have taken and graduated from the 9-week cohort-based mentorship program.  You can apply on the WritingWorship.co website. Support the show Take the Songwriter Personality Test Follow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on Facebook Read the Writing Worship Book by Krissy Nordhoff Writing Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved. Learn more about how to... Apply for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship Develop your songwriting craft with the Ultimate Songwriter Development Bundle (All our Courses + eBooks in one great price)

Eric Nordhoff is a creative entrepreneur and strategist. He is also the co-founder of Writing Worship and husband of Krissy Nordhoff! He is passionate about helping creatives monetize their creativity and explore endless possibilities. Connect with Eric HERE! Keep up with him on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Instagram Follow Quietime Music on YouTube Take the Songwriter Personality Test This simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com  Apply now for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship.  Our foundational course for all songwriters.  Over 700 worship songwriters have taken and graduated from the 9-week cohort-based mentorship program.  You can apply on the WritingWorship.co website. Support the show Take the Songwriter Personality Test Follow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on Facebook Read the Writing Worship Book by Krissy Nordhoff Writing Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved. Learn more about how to... Apply for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship Develop your songwriting craft with the Ultimate Songwriter Development Bundle (All our Courses + eBooks in one great price)

Meg Ammons is the founder of Mercy Tribe Music, a nonprofit community that champions female Christian songwriters primarily through retreats and recording. She has over 30 years of experience in worship and ministry—and an even longer life of songwriting—bringing a grounded perspective on creativity, spiritual formation, and the intersection of music and ministry especially geared to women. She also continues to release her own music as part of her personal creative calling. She and her husband, TJ, pastor Generation Church Palm Harbor on Florida’s Central Gulf Coast, where they live with their three children. Connect with Meg on Instagram! All things Mercy Tribe Music Take the Songwriter Personality Test This simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com  Apply now for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship.  Our foundational course for all songwriters.  Over 700 worship songwriters have taken and graduated from the 9-week cohort-based mentorship program.  You can apply on the WritingWorship.co website. Support the show Take the Songwriter Personality Test Follow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on Facebook Read the Writing Worship Book by Krissy Nordhoff Writing Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved. Learn more about how to... Apply for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship Develop your songwriting craft with the Ultimate Songwriter Development Bundle (All our Courses + eBooks in one great price)

Sharon is a songwriter, worship leader, artist, and host of the Writing Worship Podcast! Her songs have been recorded by churches and artists across the country. She loves helping churches write songs for their context. Originally from Florida, she now lives in New Jersey with her husband and adorable baby boy. Connect with Sharon on Instagram @sharonthebyrd Follow her music HERE Take the Songwriter Personality Test This simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com  Apply now for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship.  Our foundational course for all songwriters.  Over 700 worship songwriters have taken and graduated from the 9-week cohort-based mentorship program.  You can apply on the WritingWorship.co website. Support the show Take the Songwriter Personality Test Follow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on Facebook Read the Writing Worship Book by Krissy Nordhoff Writing Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved. Learn more about how to... Apply for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship Develop your songwriting craft with the Ultimate Songwriter Development Bundle (All our Courses + eBooks in one great price)

In today's conversation, we discuss Krissy's newest project "Devoted, A 30 Day Walk Through the Fields of Faith" releasing February 17, 2026. Join the Devoted Launch Team HERE and get 3 devotionals in advance! Listen to The Long Way by Natalie Layne  Get Devoted NOW! Take the Songwriter Personality Test This simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com  Apply now for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship.  Our foundational course for all songwriters.  Over 700 worship songwriters have taken and graduated from the 9-week cohort-based mentorship program.  You can apply on the WritingWorship.co website. Support the show Take the Songwriter Personality Test Follow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on Facebook Read the Writing Worship Book by Krissy Nordhoff Writing Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved. Learn more about how to... Apply for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship Develop your songwriting craft with the Ultimate Songwriter Development Bundle (All our Courses + eBooks in one great price)

Our first UK Mentor, passionate about bringing the heart of Writing Worship over to the other side of the Atlantic! Based in Greater Manchester in the UK, Sue loves a laugh, raw honesty, and has a heart for encouraging worship leaders to write for their local church.  Follow Sue on Instagram: @littledrummergirlmusic Take the Songwriter Personality Test This simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com  Apply now for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship.  Our foundational course for all songwriters.  Over 700 worship songwriters have taken and graduated from the 9-week cohort-based mentorship program.  You can apply on the WritingWorship.co website. Support the show Take the Songwriter Personality Test Follow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on Facebook Read the Writing Worship Book by Krissy Nordhoff Writing Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved. Learn more about how to... Apply for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship Develop your songwriting craft with the Ultimate Songwriter Development Bundle (All our Courses + eBooks in one great price)

Originally from Southern California, Ryan Hall has a passion for seeing people meet Jesus through music. Ryan is the co-writer of the worship song Worthy Of It All and runs the Franklin Prayer House in Franklin, TN.  Ryan and his wife, Karen live in Tennessee with their two beautiful children.  Follow Ryan on Instagram Never Find the End on Spotify Never Find the End on iTunes Take the Songwriter Personality Test This simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com  Apply now for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship.  Our foundational course for all songwriters.  Over 700 worship songwriters have taken and graduated from the 9-week cohort-based mentorship program.  You can apply on the WritingWorship.co website. Support the show Take the Songwriter Personality Test Follow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on Facebook Read the Writing Worship Book by Krissy Nordhoff Writing Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved. Learn more about how to... Apply for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship Develop your songwriting craft with the Ultimate Songwriter Development Bundle (All our Courses + eBooks in one great price)

Eric and Krissy celebrate community wins, reflect on 2025 and project into 2026!  Listen to all the Christmas music mentioned here: Spotify YouTube Nordhoff Christmas Living Room Take the Songwriter Personality Test This simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com  Apply now for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship.  Our foundational course for all songwriters.  Over 700 worship songwriters have taken and graduated from the 9-week cohort-based mentorship program.  You can apply on the WritingWorship.co website. Support the show Take the Songwriter Personality Test Follow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on Facebook Read the Writing Worship Book by Krissy Nordhoff Writing Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved. Learn more about how to... Apply for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship Develop your songwriting craft with the Ultimate Songwriter Development Bundle (All our Courses + eBooks in one great price)

Aaron Williams is a Franklin, Tennessee-based artist, songwriter, and founder of The Way of Worship, an organization helping train and mentor worship leaders from all over the United States. Born into a musical family, Williams is no stranger to family gatherings turning into full-band jam sessions. Having come to Christ in a time of worship, he discovered that his passion for music and his new-found love for Jesus could collide in writing worship songs. He began songwriting and traveling with his band in high school, and touring became his life during college. All the while, he remained faithfully serving in his local church. After going through a period of discouragement, Williams almost quit songwriting altogether, but God had other plans and used that season to refine his calling and craft around songwriting. In the years that followed, he began to find his own voice as a writer and the songs that have emerged have been a blessing to the Church ever since. One of the outstanding songs that were birthed from this season is “Abide,” a worship anthem that has been resonating with many church communities, bringing it to chart at #58 in CCLI in late 2024. Williams is passionate about helping people discover and develop an abiding relationship with Jesus. With his organization, The Way of Worship, whether it is through thoughtful songwriting, intentional investment in others, or heartfelt worship leading, his aim is the same: to creatively lead people to know and love Jesus with heart, soul, mind, and strength. His ministry’s greatest aim and dream is to see a generation of Jesus followers whose focus is to make the Lord increasingly famous during an age of obsession for personal fame. His songs are an attempt to trailblaze this reality here and now. Williams recently signed as a songwriter and artist with Integrity Music in the continued pursuit of his purpose. He is married to Mallory with whom he shares three wonderful boys. Listen to Abide Connect with Aaron here! Take the Songwriter Personality Test This simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com  Apply now for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship.  Our foundational course for all songwriters.  Over 700 worship songwriters have taken and graduated from the 9-week cohort-based mentorship program.  You can apply on the WritingWorship.co website. Support the show Take the Songwriter Personality Test Follow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on Facebook Read the Writing Worship Book by Krissy Nordhoff Writing Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved. Learn more about how to... Apply for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship Develop your songwriting craft with the Ultimate Songwriter Development Bundle (All our Courses + eBooks in one great price)

​Stacy Riddle is a seasoned Christian singer, songwriter, and worship leader based in Spring Hill, Tennessee. She began her career in Mobile, Alabama, as a studio vocalist for Integrity's Hosanna! Music and has written and sung with the likes of Darlene Zschech, Babbie Mason, NCC Worship, HopeUC Worship and Dustin Smith. Stacy has lead worship for decades Including five years at Mark Batterson's church in DC. She currently mentors aspiring worship songwriters through Krissy Nordhoff’s Writing Worship Mentorship Course and is a member of Conduit Worship. Stacy is now releasing her own songs as an artist and as part of Healing Project Music under the direction of Joel and Janie Taylor.  Follow Stacy on Instagram  Watch Stacy's song story about Breathe on Me on YouTube Take the Songwriter Personality Test This simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com  Apply now for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship.  Our foundational course for all songwriters.  Over 700 worship songwriters have taken and graduated from the 9-week cohort-based mentorship program.  You can apply on the WritingWorship.co website. Support the show Take the Songwriter Personality Test Follow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on Facebook Read the Writing Worship Book by Krissy Nordhoff Writing Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved. Learn more about how to... Apply for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship Develop your songwriting craft with the Ultimate Songwriter Development Bundle (All our Courses + eBooks in one great price)

Krissy Nordhoff is a Grammy® nominated and two-time Dove Award® winning (Worship Song of the Year 2012, Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year 2021) professional songwriter,  author, and mentor. A Michigan native, Krissy grew up in a Christian home, learning a love for church music from her pianist grandmother. That love carried through the years as she attended Anderson University, studying songwriting with the legendary Gloria Gaither.   After college, Krissy knew God was calling her to Music City.  She became an independent artist, and eventually found her sweet spot in the writing room.  She garnered three Dove Award nominations for her efforts and won a Dove Award for Worship Song of the Year for the beloved anthem “Your Great Name,” inspired by her own health battle and God’s healing. She was most recently nominated for a Grammy® Award and won a Dove Award for her song “Famous For (I Believe). Her songs have been recorded by a variety of artists and churches including Natalie Grant, Tauren Wells, Jenn Johnson (Bethel Music), Jordan St. Cyr, Jon Reddick, Cade Thompson, Tasha Cobbs, Mandisa, Darlene Zschech, Evan Craft, Meredith Andrews, David and Nicole Binion, Life Church, and Cross Point Worship. Passionate about training and encouraging the next generation of worship songwriters, Krissy has mentored many through communities she co-founded:  Brave Worship (Women) and Writing Worship.  She has also created resources for songwriters including:  her books--Writing Worship How To Craft Heartfelt Songs for the Church (David C Cook,) and Psalming,  an online course--The Worship Songwriter Mentorship, and The Songwriter Personality Test.   Krissy, Eric, and their three children live in the suburbs of Nashville, TN. For more information, visit: www.krissynordhoff.com www.braveworship.com www.writingworship.co www.songwriterpersonalitytest.com www.Psalming.com Take the Songwriter Personality Test This simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com  Apply now for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship.  Our foundational course for all songwriters.  Over 700 worship songwriters have taken and graduated from the 9-week cohort-based mentorship program.  You can apply on the WritingWorship.co website. Support the show Take the Songwriter Personality Test Follow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on Facebook Read the Writing Worship Book by Krissy Nordhoff Writing Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved. Learn more about how to... Apply for the Worship Songwriter Mentorship Develop your songwriting craft with the Ultimate Songwriter Development Bundle (All our Courses + eBooks in one great price)