Synopsis
We are Krissy Nordhoff and Maribeth Dodd. Krissy is a songwriter, Maribeth is a worship pastor. We are sisters, 6 years apart, and each married with 7 combined kids! In this episode, we introduce ourselves and share our from our unique perspective as two women in leadership in the American church. We hope you will benefit from our experiences and interviews with other like-minded leaders in ministry and business.
Episodes
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Patrick Mayberry | How Pastoral Ministry Prepared Me For Songwriting
27/02/2023 Duration: 01h05minWorship artist Patrick Mayberry shares about his experience as a writer and an artist, including how being a worship pastor for so many years shaped his approach to songwriting. Patrick Mayberry is an artist with Centricity Worship, worship leader, and songwriter. His writing credits include songs with Passion, Rita Springer, Pat Barret, Mack Brock, and “Holy Spirit Come” as a solo artist. Patrick carries a passion for writing accessible worship songs that everyone can understand and sing to Jesus. Take the simple 10-minute Songwriter Personality Test. Join us for Writing Worship Conference 2024 - October 7-9, 2024! Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy NordhoffWriting Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.
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Shealy Worship | Communion with God & Collaboration with Community
13/02/2023 Duration: 55minWorship is breathing. Worship is living a life in communion with God every minute of every day. We were created for intimacy with the Father, just to Be with him. We are surrounded by a culture that is driven by productivity, but Chris and Summer Shealy of Shealy Worship want to raise up a generation of worshippers who desire more than anything else to just BE with Jesus. It’s out of this place of being that everything else flows.If this resonates with you, you will be inspired and encouraged by this conversation on today’s podcast. Follow Shealy Worship:YouTubeSpotifyInstagramFacebookJoin the next Daily Bread session on YouTube (every Tuesday evening at 8pm EST).Take the simple 10-minute Songwriter Personality Test. Join us for Writing Worship Conference 2024 - October 7-9, 2024! Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy NordhoffWriting Worship champions the wo
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Stephen Brewster | Why Your Church Should Write Music
30/01/2023 Duration: 48minStephen Brewster shares about fostering a culture of worship songwriting in your church from our 2022 annual Writing Worship Conference. Brewster is a leader, coach, creative, and developer of culture. Stephen is passionate about coaching churches and worship teams, the Enneagram, and seeing God’s plan unleashed in others. The Writing Worship hosts for this episode are:Eric NordhoffNick MorrowEmily WeeksTake the simple 10-minute Songwriter Personality Test. Join us for Writing Worship Conference 2024 - October 7-9, 2024! Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy NordhoffWriting Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.
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Matt Lopez | Bethel Music, Publishing, and Worship Writing in the Church
16/01/2023 Duration: 53minMatt Lopez shares with our Writing Club about his experience working with Bethel Music, the nuances of publishing, and why publishing is important to the songwriter. Matt Lopez is Bethel Music Director of Publishing Admin and Digital Rights. Having worked with the label for several years, Matt is passionate about creativity in the Church and using his gifts to see revival in this generation. The Writing Worship hosts for this episode are:Eric NordhoffNick MorrowEmily WeeksTake the simple 10-minute Songwriter Personality Test. Join us for Writing Worship Conference 2024 - October 7-9, 2024! Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy NordhoffWriting Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.
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Tony Wood | A Songwriter's Journey
02/01/2023 Duration: 48minTony Wood shares his own story and practical songwriting tips from our 2022 annual Writing Worship Conference. Tony is a veteran songwriter in Christian music. With over thirty(!) #1 hits, Tony is one of the most celebrated writers in the history of the genre. Beyond songwriting, Tony has a passion for family, teaching, and sharing the wisdom he’s gained from his decades in the music industry. The Writing Worship hosts for this episode are:Eric NordhoffNick MorrowEmily WeeksRachael Thomas (with baby in hand)Take the simple 10-minute Songwriter Personality Test. Join us for Writing Worship Conference 2024 - October 7-9, 2024! Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy NordhoffWriting Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.
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Chris Cleveland (Stars Go Dim) | The Artist Life & Songwriting Tools
14/12/2022 Duration: 51minChris Cleveland shares with our Writing Club about his journey as a CCM artist, his songwriting best practices, and what “success” looks like in his own life. Chris is the founder and lead singer of the band Stars Go Dim. He’s had success as both a radio artist (“You Are Loved”) and as a writer for other artists. Chris has a passion for authenticity in Christian music, writing and recording, and pouring into the next generation. The Writing Worship hosts for this episode are:Eric NordhoffNick MorrowEmily WeeksRachael Thomas (with baby in hand)Follow us on Facebook and InstagramJoin the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship BookWriting Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.Take the simple 10-minute Songwriter Personality Test. Join us for Writing Worship Conference 2024 - October 7-9, 2024! Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on Faceb
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Christy Nockels | Writing From a Place of Rest
01/12/2022 Duration: 01h17minThe Writing Worship Team is taking over the Brave podcast from now on. In this episode, the team discusses the value of the Writing Worship Community to all of their lives. And, we get to hear from acclaimed singer/songwriter and worship leader, Christy Nockels, who taught on “Writing From a Place of Rest” at our 2022 annual Writing Worship Conference. Christy is a veteran in Christian music, from her early days in the band Watermark, her days leading with Passion, and a long career of writing and solo releases. Beyond music, Christy has a heart for family, spiritual health, and sustainable rhythms in life with Christ. You can find Christy's book The Life You Long For on Amazon now.The Writing Worship hosts for this episode are:Eric NordhoffNick MorrowEmily WeeksRachael ThomasTake the simple 10-minute Songwriter Personality Test. Join us for Writing Worship Conference 2024 - October 7-9, 2024! Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on Fac
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Todd Fields | Worship Circle
20/04/2022 Duration: 01h03minIn this podcast, Eric and Krissy sit down with Todd Fields, the creator of Worship Circle - an important resource for worship leaders. He shares how God has ministered to his own heart recently and is about to release music to share more of that part of his story. We became fast friends and made an instant connection over coffee at the podcast table. Worship Circle exists to let worship leaders know that they are loved and that they are not alone. Sign up now for new Worship Circle groups starting this summer.Take the simple 10-minute Songwriter Personality Test. Join us for Writing Worship Conference 2024 - October 7-9, 2024! Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy NordhoffWriting Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.
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Corrina Jayne | Writing and Singing From The Heart
09/02/2022 Duration: 49minLong time Brave and Writing Worship songwriter, Corrina Jayne, is gaining momentum with her songwriting and singing. She shares her journey so far as an independent worship songwriter, worship leader, and Christian artist. You can connect with Corrina on Instagram, Facebook, and her website. Follow us on Instagram.Follow us on Facebook.Join the Brave Worship Community.Take the simple 10-minute Songwriter Personality Test. Join us for Writing Worship Conference 2024 - October 7-9, 2024! Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy NordhoffWriting Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.
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Song Mapping "Blessed Be Your Name"
26/01/2022 Duration: 45minOne of the best ways to grow as a songwriter is to analyze a popular song to discover what makes it great. That's exactly what we're going to do this week - we're going to break down BLESSED BE YOUR NAME by Matt Redman using a valuable technique we teach in the Worship Songwriter Mentorship and in the Writing Worship curriculum, called Song Mapping. Emily Weeks and Krissy Nordhoff teach us the basics of song mapping and then tear apart this classic worship song together.Follow us on Instagram.Follow us on Facebook.Join the Brave Worship Community.Take the simple 10-minute Songwriter Personality Test. Join us for Writing Worship Conference 2024 - October 7-9, 2024! Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy NordhoffWriting Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.
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100 - 100th Episode Celebration
12/01/2022 Duration: 34minWe finish 100 episodes. We look back and look forward with a bunch of congratulations surprises mixed in!Links mentioned in this episode:BraveWorship.com/DonateBraveWorship.com/EventsSongBarn.comWritingWorship.coFollow us on Instagram.Follow us on Facebook.Join the Brave Worship Community.Take the simple 10-minute Songwriter Personality Test. Join us for Writing Worship Conference 2024 - October 7-9, 2024! Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy NordhoffWriting Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.
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099 - Kevin Winebarger | Helping Christian Artists Grow
17/11/2021 Duration: 01h08minKevin Winebarger dedicates his life to helping Christian artists grow: spiritually, musically, and in ministry. He and his wife, Jessica, run Courage Studios out of Charlotte, NC, and serve clients all over the world.Many artists have bigger dreams than their discipline and bigger callings than their clarity on how to get there. Kevin leads his clients through an intentional, individualized process by helping them clarify their artistic endeavors and desires and what God’s put in their hearts.He helps artists in 3 main ways...1) Branding & Refining their artistry and setting them up with cowrites that elevate and focus their artistic communication.2) Producing music with them that's exactly on target with who they are and what they’re looking to share (with musical honesty and authenticity is top priority).3) Empowering them with doable, practical tasks and a game plan to grow their artistry and to steward their audience - through excellent marketing.Kevin is an inspiring person to talk to. We can&a
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098 - Brett Perkins | Building a Church Songwriting Culture
10/11/2021 Duration: 49minBrett Perkins joins Eric for a conversation about developing a church worship songwriting culture. We also discuss the challenges and opportunities that open up when releasing music as a church worship team. ABOUT BRETT:Brett Perkins is a songwriter and worship leader from rural West TN. Growing up, sports and outdoors is all he knew, but over time music became a passion. For the past 10 years, Brett has traveled the country leading worship at various camps, events, and churches. In a world where truth is relative and clarity is (seemingly) absent, Brett has given his life to writing and leading clear truth for people to cling to and proclaim. Brett is the founding member of the band, Journey Worship Co, and serves as the worship pastor at The Journey Church in Lebanon, TN, where he lives with his wife, Megan, and three boys - Keaten, Griffey, and Louis.Follow us on Instagram.Follow us on Facebook.Join the Brave Worship Community.Take the simple 10-minute Songwriter Personality Test. Join us for Writing Wor
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097 - Nick Morrow | Songwriting Full Time
01/09/2021 Duration: 42minSongwriter, Nick Morrow from Mountaintops Music, joins Krissy and Eric to talk about what it was like to pastor a church and lead worship at the same time. And, what it has been like moving his family from Indiana to Nashville and this new season of writing songs full time. You can also listen to Nick's podcast, The Secret Chord Podcast.Follow us on Instagram.Follow us on Facebook.Join the Brave Worship Community.Take the simple 10-minute Songwriter Personality Test. Join us for Writing Worship Conference 2024 - October 7-9, 2024! Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy NordhoffWriting Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.
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096 - Dave Taylor | The Best Strategies for Streaming Your Own Music Today
05/08/2021 Duration: 01h37minDave Taylor (80/20 Music) and Eric Nordhoff (Writing Worship Co-Founder) share the most important marketing tactics we can implement in order to have the greatest reach and exposure for our songs in 2021. We're going to focus on how to increase your song's chances for success on the streaming platforms (Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, etc.). you will learn how to promote your own music successfully on the DSPs and gain more exposure, make a greater impact, gain more listeners and streams than you have been able to get on your own. If you release your own songs and music, this conversation is for you! Check out the Music Streaming Course and the limited-time Mentorship! Follow us on Instagram.Follow us on Facebook.Join the Brave Worship Community.Take the simple 10-minute Songwriter Personality Test. Join us for Writing Worship Conference 2024 - October 7-9, 2024! Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Pe
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095 - Katy Nichole | Taking A Step Out In Faith
30/07/2021 Duration: 32minKrissy talks with an up-and-coming singer-songwriter Katy Nichole - In Jesus Name (God of Possible) - about the music she's writing and about to release. Also, Krissy shares the Brave purpose statement and so much more. This episode is jam-packed with goodness. Follow us on Instagram.Follow us on Facebook.Join the Brave Worship Community.Take the simple 10-minute Songwriter Personality Test. Join us for Writing Worship Conference 2024 - October 7-9, 2024! Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy NordhoffWriting Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.
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094 - Caleb Holgerson | Worship Song Prompts For Days
15/07/2021 Duration: 32minKrissy and Eric talk more about the values of Brave and Writing Worship. Apply for the next Worship Songwriter Mentorship.Get tickets for the Writing Worship Conference - September 20-22, 2021Caleb Holgerson with Worship Leader Coaching has a new book for worship songwriters, called House Music: Prompts For The Worship Songwriter. House Music contains over 100 prompts for the worship songwriter. It will allow you to write more songs for your church, amplify the praises of your people, and grow in your knowledge of God, all while sharpening your craft. Follow Worship Leader Coaching on Instagram.Follow Writing Worship on Instagram.Follow Brave Worship on Instagram.Join our Writing Worship Community for Songwriters on Facebook.Join our Brave Worship Women on Facebook.Take the simple 10-minute Songwriter Personality Test. Join us for Writing Worship Conference 2024 - October 7-9, 2024! Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the So
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093 - All About The Live Recording
09/06/2021 Duration: 53minKrissy and Eric Nordhoff co-host this episode. Krissy talks to the "girls" - Emily Weeks, Rachael Thomas and Stacy Riddle - about how the Brave EP Live recording went. Go behind the scenes. And, Eric interviews our VIP attendee and donor - Cheyne and Katrina Stilwell about what led them to support Brave during this season.You won't want to miss this episode - jam-packed with goodness.Join us for the Writing Worship Conference Live - September 20-22, 2021. Get your Early Bird tickets now by using the code EARLYBIRD at checkout! Follow Writing Worship on Instagram.Follow Brave Worship on Instagram.Join our Writing Worship Community for Songwriters on Facebook.Join our Brave Worship Women on Facebook.Take the simple 10-minute Songwriter Personality Test. Join us for Writing Worship Conference 2024 - October 7-9, 2024! Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Bo
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092 - Brave Season Four
08/04/2021 Duration: 50minKrissy Nordhoff reflects back to 2019 and all the way up to present-day together with her "pillar" during this season - Amanda Blankenship. 2019 - 2021 was a season of travel (to Ireland) with Ray and Denise Hughes. Also, listen to how God prepared us for the pandemic of 2020 moving our coffees and events online. Hear about the tremendous growth of Writing Worship and the Worship Songwriter Mentorship during this time. Great things are ahead, but it sure is beautiful to look back and celebrate all that God has done over the past 10 years! We are fully funded for the EP project!!! And, there are still tickets available to attend our recording live. Visit BraveWorship.com/Donate and learn how to get Livestream tickets ($10) and get tickets to the live event ($25/person). We hope you can join us on April 19 at 7 pm CST just south of Nashville!Save the date! Brave Worship Conference Live - September 20-22, 2021. Early bird tickets go on sale soon.Follow us on Instagram.Follow us on Facebook.Joi
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091 - Brave Season Three
31/03/2021 Duration: 41minKrissy Nordhoff reflects on the greatest season of growth for Brave through the years 2016 - 2019. During this season a podcast and conference was launched. Brave embarked on mission trips. And, the seeds of a curriculum, mentorship, and book were planted. And, sisters, Krissy and Maribeth Dodd reflect on their years founding Brave Worship, the Brave Worship Podcast, and Brave Worship Conference together.Watch the story on YouTube.Watch the conversation between Krissy and Maribeth on YouTube.Will you consider giving to help fund new Brave Worship music? Visit BraveWorship.com/Donate and learn how to get Livestream tickets, tickets to the live event, sponsor the band or get the VIP treatment at our April 19 recording day south of Nashville!Save the date! Brave Worship Conference Live - September 20-22, 2021. Early bird tickets go on sale soon.Follow us on Instagram.Follow us on Facebook.Join the Brave Worship Community.Take the simple 10-minute Songwriter Personality Test. Join us for Writing Worship Confe