We are so excited to kick off Season 3 of The Worship & Technology Podcast with this conversation on why Music is Great, but Jesus is Greater with Bob Kauflin! Author of Worship Matters and True Worshipers, and pastor at Sovereign Grace Ministries since 1985, Bob reminds us to live in the good of what we’re singing about; to intuit what is happening in the souls of one’s congregation.

Rather than focusing on the technical nuances of worship, he encourages us to focus on what we can do to encourage the clear vision of the work and the words of Christ. We think you'll find this conversation that Kristian coins "a master class" very convicting. Listen everywhere!

Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-worship-technology-podcast/id1508383303?i=1000536003427

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5QR0YoqULalAnI6l6iqOMw?si=268f72f2731945c0

Planetshakers | REVIVAL

"God opened up a window of opportunity for us to join together as a church to hold 'REVIVAL' Conference where we recorded this live album. It was raw, emotional and it was powerful!" Capturing the pent-up, heartfelt roar of praise and worship that erupted during the conference in perhaps the most raw live recording ever released from Planetshakers, REVIVAL is a full production experience.

Tasha Cobbs Leonard | Lift Every Voice and Sing

Tasha Cobbs Leonard has released an impassioned rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” This reimagined track comes at a truly pivotal time in Leonard's life after recently becoming a new parent — a time that has the accomplished singer considering what type of world her child is being born into and how we can build a better future.

Chris Tomlin | Emmanuel (God With Us)

"Emmanuel (God With Us)" is the first single off of his upcoming Christmas record! An album he says envokes togtherness. "If ever we needed to know that God is with us, it is now," explains Tomlin, referring to the literal and spiritual meaning of the word 'Emmanuel." "I love the reminder that one word changed the history of the world."

Bethel Music | I Believe

Bethel Music has released the next single from their upcoming album, Homecoming! "I Believe (Live)" is an anthem featuring Jonathan David Helser and Melissa Helser. "I believe that the gates of hell tremble when the church begins to sing."

Ricky Dillard | All of My Help

Ricky Dillard follows up his 2x GRAMMY-nominated Choirmaster album with the choir jam of the year! Recorded live near Chicago, “All Of My Help,” is a high-energy praise anthem for our time.

Bethany Music | More Than A Conqueror

"Our team’s desire is to release fresh sounds that inspire people to draw near to God. We write songs to give people language and an outlet for expressing their heart in worship." Their new single "More Than a Conqueror" featuring BJ Putnam is out now! The song is about how God equips us to do all things through His strength.

+ MORE NEW RELEASES:

Church of the City | Speak the Name

Grace City, Mack Brock | Lost In Your Love

Soul Survivor | Hope Arising

Justin Tweito | The Great Exchange

Dwell Songs | Songs of Renewal

Flourish Music | No Rival

Journey Worship Co. | Volume One (Live)

Simple Hymns | My Portion

Terrence Scott | Anticipation

Creative Culture Co. | Sound of Heaven

Eagle Brook Music | We Believe

RNW Music | Hope

Heart of the Father Worship | Everything Will Bow

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Bethel Music | Homecoming (Live)

“‘Bring quickly the best robe, and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet. And bring the fattened calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate. For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.’ And they began to celebrate.”
Luke 15:22-24

Christine D'Clario | Nothing Comes Close

"['Nothing Comes Close'] is all about gratefulness for the small victories of life — overcoming a hard day, passing an exam, finding hope in the midst of depression, reaching a goal, and simply seeing God at work in our day-to-day lives — knowing that in the ups and downs, God is always at work in us. He is our 'so wonderful, so beautiful, so faithful' Lord, and nothing comes close to His love and goodness."

Hillsong Worship | Agnus Dei / King of Kings

"At Easter is a collection of Calvary-centered songs, refreshed and reinvigorated for believers everywhere to use in worship this Easter as we give thanks for the death, resurrection and extraordinary love of our Savior." - Brooke Ligertwood

Brandon Lake & Jenn Johnson | Too Good To Not Believe (Studio Version)

The hope and prayer of co-writers Brandon Lake, Cody Carnes, Chris Davenport, and Joshua Silverberg, is clearly seen in the words of this song: "to see cities in revival and salvation flood the streets." We serve a wonder working God, a God who heals because He loves.

Charity Gayle | Endless Praise

This record features "Thank You Jesus For The Blood," "New Name Written Down In Glory" and more! "I just want to speak the name of Jesus over fear and all anxiety - to every soul held captive by depression, I speak Jesus!"

Evan Craft | All I Ever Need + Fix My Eyes

His two latest singles are now available! On "Fix My Eyes," Evan says: "I've needed this song. Fix my eyes on the Lord! Keep my heart set on you, in success and failure, in joy and sorrow." "All I Ever Need" was written with Mitch Wong and Ben Cantelon in an effort to comfort a friend: "I don't need blessings for YOU are my heaven!" 

+ MORE NEW RELEASES:

Jonathan Traylor | High Up

CAIN | Rise Up

CLINE | Anchor

Jeremy Camp | When You Speak

We The Kingdom | Live at Oceanway Nashville 

Grace Family Collective | Live from Pentecost

Rend Collective | Coming Out Fighting

The New Sound is Family | Live Outside, Vol. 1

VOUS Worship | Logic (Miami Mix)

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Chris Tomlin & Brandon Lake | I See You

"The message of this song is all about seeing God throughout the different seasons in life, the ups and the downs. I am so grateful to my friend Brandon for being a part and all the incredibly talented people who made this song come to life!" 

Israel & New Breed | Feels Like Home

The Feels Like Home project blossomed out of Houghton's idea in early 2020 to remotely stream worship services, the impetus behind what would become his "Worship Wednesdays," after seeing an opportunity to explore and reinvent group worship dynamics online throughout the pandemic.

Kim Walker-Smith | Revival Nights

Revival Nights EP was recorded on the road in June 2021 over a span of 4 nights of worship. It features songs from early in Kim Walker-Smith’s career like “Still Believe” and “I Have Found” and also brand new songs like “I Say Yes.” Kim wrote “I Say Yes” with Jordan Frye and Jonas Myrin. Revival Nights EP captures all the live moments on the road and also features Kim’s good friend and fellow worship leader, Molly Williams.

UPPERROOM | Give Me Jesus

"Many of the songs from Love Note were written during the fall of 2020, a season of consecration, repentance and hunger for our UPPERROOM church community. We devoted ourselves to the Lord, in the midst of personal, corporate and national pain, and our songwriters began to write and sing the season of devotion." "Give Me Jesus" from their upcoming album is now available! 

Saddleback Worship | Alive & Well

"Jesus is reviving hearts, expanding His kingdom, restoring marriages, and mending broken families. He is breaking the chains of addiction. He is comforting the lonely, depressed, and the hurting. He is healing, moving, and living. Jesus is Alive and Well." Check out our interview with them all about the new album on Lead Worship Well! 

River Valley Worship | Sanctuary

"It’s the most beautiful thing that the God of the universe would choose to make a home within His people. Every soul intricately crafted and designed by the Father’s hand to be a vessel that is marked, filled, and overflowing with the power of His Holy Spirit. The song 'Sanctuary' is a humble cry of the heart inviting God to fill the very place He was always meant to occupy: our lives.”

+ MORE NEW RELEASES:

Mac Powell | New Creation

JUDAH. | Irresponsible

Citipointe Worship | Hope Builds

ARISE Worship | Immerse

CCV Worship | Here & Now

Patrick Mayberry | Our God Is Coming Back

Ascent Project | Till The Whole World Knows

Breakaway Worship | More Than Anything

Pursue Worship | I Trust You

Victory Worship | Faith

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In March of 2020 as live events were paused for everyone, Luke Anderson began collaborating with artists globally by recording drums in his home studio. Since then, Luke’s signature drums sounds have been recorded on over 150 songs. Studio Kit Volume 1 brings those sounds to your drum sample library. This bundle includes kicks, snares, toms, and cymbals from Luke’s studio drum kit, which has been finely tuned to fit a variety of genres and styles. Explore this new bundle today!

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These bundles boost some of the biggest sounding pads and atmospheres you've probably ever heard by combining analog gear, hardware and software reverbs as well as additional string sample content from Bunker Samples. You'll be blown away by the organic fatness that can be achieved by just holding a few notes with any number of these patches!

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Hillsong Worship | Hope of the Ages

“Sometimes we need to remind ourselves of the things that are most true,” says Morgan. “The wonder and the power of the Gospel. The saving and transforming work of Jesus. The unshakable truth of the bible.  Christ’s desire to draw all people to Himself and His relentless passion for the church He is building.  Even the darkest moments in our lives and throughout history, cannot quench the light of the Gospel—I believe this is the greatest season in history for the church.”

Jonathan Traylor | The Table

The inviting worship anthem speaks to the reality of God’s presence with us, and the importance of our connections with one another. Written by Traylor, and produced by hitmaker Jeff Pardo, “The Table” is a marked progression of Jonathan Traylor’s multi-faceted artistry.

Charity Gayle | We Need a Miracle

"Jesus spoke these words to confirm to His disciples that if they have faith in God (verse 22), they could cast mountains into the sea. This song is both a song that encourages our faith to rise and to give God the glory for all that He has done and will do. This song is a prayer that our faith would be strong enough to believe that God will see us through even when we don't know how it will turn out."

Lauren Daigle | Tremble

Alternating between a soulful swing and a reggae groove, “Tremble” shows off Daigle’s ability to transcend genres while delivering her trademark powerhouse vocals. “I’ve been performing “Tremble” for a few years now, holding on until the right moment to share it with everyone” says Daigle. “I’ve always had a special connection with this song and have loved seeing the audience reaction every night."

Equippers Worship | All Glory

“From the very start of this project, we just wanted to glorify God and write songs that would exalt Him. We tried a fresh approach for this project and challenged ourselves to get outside of our usual ways of creating. We worshipped together and had a significant encounter in an old upper room at our church. We recorded the night and we pray that these songs would help people to connect with Jesus.”

+ MORE NEW RELEASES:

CBC Worship | Eclipse

Free Worship | Here Comes the Kingdom

Alive Worship | Gott ist so viel mehr (Acoustic Sessions)

Honor & Glory | Battle Belongs

RNW Music | Hope

Sherwin Gardner | Pointed Up

Motion Worship | Pure & Holy 

Jeremy Camp | Break Your Promises

CCV Music | You Are Here

Christian Nuckels | Follow

Reach City Worship | More Than A Moment

Lakewood Music | Whatever May Come

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Elevation Worship | Might Get Loud

"Might Get Loud" is an unreserved, energetic song co-written by Steven Furtick, Chris Brown, and Brandon Lake that has become a staple on Sundays at Elevation Church this year. With soaring vocals, screaming guitars and thunderous drums, the song doesn’t hold anything back. “When you know where you’d be if it weren’t for the grace of God in your life, you don’t mind shouting about it, maybe even getting a little undignified when you thank Him,” says Chris Brown. 

Ricky Dillard | Choirmaster

“I hear many ministers of music and music directors saying they want choir music,” Dillard said. “We love praise and worship music, but we want to go back to songs that choirs want to sing on Sunday morning. It’s not that praise & worship is not for congregations, but we have our own style, our own flair, our own sound, and we’d like to retain that.”

Danny Gokey | Jesus People 

"We are in times where everything is trying to pull us apart & divide us. Jesus was a figure with a longstanding voice throughout history who brought the broken and hurting together, offering hope to those who had lost their way. That is the goal for this album: stripping everything away and reminding people of the unconditional love and truth that unites us."

Central Live | City of Grace (Reimagined)

Central Live began as the worship band at Central Church, one of the largest churches in the U.S., rooted in the city of Las Vegas since 1962. With locations spanning across the U.S., Mexico, and Australia, in addition to many locations inside prisons through its partnership with God Behind Bars, Central Live uses the power of music to spread the message of Central: "It’s okay to not be okay." City of Grace (Reimagined) is available now! The EP features new versions of "You Never Let Me Go," "Give Thanks," and more. 

+ MORE NEW RELEASES:

Saddleback Worship | I'm Coming Alive

Vineyard Worship | Vineyard Soul: The Chicago Sessions

The Worship Initiative | Vol. 27

Creative Culture Co. | Sound of Heaven

Equippers Worship | Never Let You Go

Christafari | Jireh

Motion Worship | Pure & Holy 

Chase Wagner | Midnight 

We Are Messengers | God You Are 

First Church Worship | Speak Over Me

Journey Worship Co. | Precious Jesus

Lakewood Music | Whatever May Come

Together Now | Redeemed

Village Lights | Here Is Our Hallelujah 

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