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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 morning Rita 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 // @leadworshipwell www.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-MEPavU Find worship-leading resources for Cory Asbury: https://www.multitracks.com/artists/Cory-Asbury/ Follow us @multitracks // @multitracksgospel // @leadworshipwell www.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 // @leadworshipwell www.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 // @leadworshipwell www.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=0CIDguim8nC4aU5I Resources for Bethany Wohrle: https://www.multitracks.com/artists/Bethany-Wohrle/ Follow us @multitracks // @multitracksgospel // @leadworshipwell www.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 // @leadworshipwell www.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 // @leadworshipwell www.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 // @leadworshipwell www.multitracks.com

This Black History Month, Chris Baker (MultiTracks Gospel Brand Manager) and Dee Jone (MultiTracks Africa Brand Manager) trace the sound that carried the people from spirituals, to gospel, to today’s worship, and how that river now flows across Africa and back again. They speak on mission, music, and the future of a truly global Church. We hope you enjoy the conversation!  MultiTracks Gospel resources: https://www.leadworshipwell.com/releases/top-gospel-songs-2026 Visit MultiTracks Africa: https://www.multitracksafrica.com/ Follow us @multitracks // @multitracksgospel // @leadworshipwell www.multitracks.com

We’re excited to release our first podcast episode of 2026! Today we have a conversation with worship leader and solo artist, TAYA. We speak with her on the journey of writing her second solo record, The Reminder, and the importance of trust, surrender, and remembering the goodness of Jesus.  Resources for TAYA: https://www.multitracks.com/artists/TAYA/ Follow us @multitracks // @multitracksgospel // @leadworshipwell www.multitracks.com

In this episode, we chat with Chelsea Plank of SEU Worship! This conversation centers around the heart of and context behind the SEU Worship ministry, discipling and stewarding the gifts of students, their latest album, and the power behind the story of the prodigal son. We hope it encourages you!  Resources for SEU Worship: https://www.multitracks.com/artists/SEU-Worship/ Follow us @multitracks // @multitracksgospel // @leadworshipwell www.multitracks.com

Phil Wickham is a GRAMMY nominated artist and leader in the modern worship movement, having penned countless songs sung in churches around the world. Phil joins us to speak on the songs off his latest record, Song Of The Saints, share stories about his upbringing in a worship leader’s home, and the impact pf his music on global audiences.  Resources for Phil Wickham: https://www.multitracks.com/artists/Phil-Wickham/ Follow us @multitracks // @multitracksgospel // @leadworshipwell www.multitracks.com

Today’s MT Conference Preview episode is a conversation between Steve McPherson and Stephen Brewster! They discuss how to navigate music rights in ministry well, and preview the content they’ll be speaking into in greater detail at MT Conference.  Church Music Bootcamp is an optional conference add-on centered around navigating the complex world of music rights. Join these worship industry leaders for an intensive, one-day deep dive into songwriting and publishing, performance rights, licensing, distribution, audience building, and how to approach business in a church environment. Register for Church Music Bootcamp: https://mtconference.multitracks.com/bootcamp Register for MT Conference: https://mtconference.multitracks.com/ Follow us @multitracks // @multitracksgospel // @leadworshipwell www.multitracks.com

Chris Tomlin reflects on his recent experience with leading worship at the memorial service for Charlie Kirk, the wider spiritual climate in America right now, and the themes, unexpected moments, and hopes for his new album coming Friday: The King Is Still The King.  Resources for Chris Tomlin: https://www.multitracks.com/artists/Chris-Tomlin/ Follow us @multitracks // @multitracksgospel // @leadworshipwell www.multitracks.com

“Not my will but Yours be done is something we live out every single day.” Lizzie Morgan’s professional career launched when she began singing background vocals for Lauren Daigle in 2017. Between tours, Morgan would begin sharpening her songwriting skills on several projects with Maverick City Music and Seasons Collective. We learn more about her story, speak with her on the importance of engaging in healthy conflict, and her debut record, Not My Will.  Resources for Lizzie Morgan: https://www.multitracks.com/artists//Lizzie-Morgan/ Follow us @multitracks // @multitracksgospel // @leadworshipwell www.multitracks.com