Brave Worship - For Women In Church Leadership, Music And Songwriting

Do you want to ask a question to be featured on the podcast? Send us a text!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

Do you want to ask a question to be featured on the podcast? Send us a text!Rachael Thomas is a Nashville-based worship leader, songwriter, and social media manager exploring the space between what it means to create content and something that truly adds to the beauty. Her latest project, Whole Mind, pairs left of center melodies with introspective lyrics—an invitation to renew your mind in God’s better narrative. Through both her music and creative work, she encourages others to make art that means something right where they are. Mama to 4 and wife to Jason, she’s a big fan of lattes, tacos and scenic drives that involve a good podcast.Take the simple 10-minute Songwriter Personality Test. 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 showTake the Songwriter Personality TestFollow us

Do you want to ask a question to be featured on the podcast? Send us a text!Born in New York, raised in South Florida, and later moving to Australia at 18 to study worship and theology, I began a journey that shaped both my faith and creativity. It was there that I met my wife, J, and also discovered a love for aesthetics. For a long time, I never considered myself creative until I realized I simply saw and processed things differently than most people around me.Music had always been part of my life, but in my late teens I came to understand that what I really loved was art in all its forms. Whether seeing it, hearing it, or creating it, I was drawn to beauty and meaning expressed through creativity.Today, I create primarily for my local church Christ Fellowship Church in South Florida where I help shape worship experiences both visually and musically. That ranges from dreaming up new series concepts and producing creative video moments in services, to songwriting and developing the sound of worship for our

Do you want to ask a question to be featured on the podcast? Send us a text!Matt Crosson is a nomadic missionary who uses storytelling as a means to inspire and advocate for missions work. He has been married to his bride for 19 years and they have four children together. For Writing Worship he has served as a mentor for five years. Previously, he served as a Worship Pastor for seven years, where he wrote songs for his church. In his spare time you might find him riding his bike, for more miles than you would want to drive, or running kilometers in a random country. YouTube: Share The StoriesInstagram: @share.thestories  @mattacrosson Ends of the Earth CyclingTake the simple 10-minute Songwriter Personality Test. 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 showTake the Songwriter Pe

Do you want to ask a question to be featured on the podcast? Send us a text!Cody Jones is a pastor, worship leader, speaker, and songwriter based out of New Braunfels, TX. He has served on staff at Tree of Life Church for over 15 years, leading worship in English and Spanish, and stewarding the release of several recordings. He is passionate about crafting beautiful, Spirit-inspired, scripturally-sound songs that help churches around the globe worship God in their native languages. He has been married to his best friend, Kristy, for almost a decade, and they have a beautiful daughter, London.Keep up with Cody and Tree of Life Church!Instagram: @cody.w.jones linktr.ee/treeoflifeworship The Power of Place Take the simple 10-minute Songwriter Personality Test. 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 w

Do you want to ask a question to be featured on the podcast? Send us a text!Equally at home in the Prayer Room and penning her own blend of pop/soul/worship songs, Steph ministers from a place of freedom, intimacy, and authority grounded in her identity as a beloved daughter of the Most High King.Rooted in John 10:10 and 2 Corinthians 3:16-18, her particular message revolves around calling the lukewarm believer into the passionate, abundant, gloriously surrendered life Jesus always meant for those He loves. She’s quick to callout her own hypocrisy first, and uses her disarming vulnerability, knowledge of the Word, and colorful melodies to invite the listener to do the same.Her latest album, Dare to Behold,, invites the listener to identify and wrestle against sin, turn from the things of this world, and chase boldly after Jesus. She prays these songs would call all lukewarm believers into the passionate, abundant, gloriously surrendered life Jesus always meant for those He loves... because there’s too little

Do you want to ask a question to be featured on the podcast? Send us a text!We've been partnering in cross-Atlantic ministry with Jill and Andrew Mitchell for over 20 years.  In this episode, we sit down to discuss their adventure in ministry with many highs and many lows.  But God has been faithful throughout.  We talk about the value of leading with a culture of honor, what it means to walk in faith, and moving from transactional to relational ministry.   We cover a range of topics, but throughout it all, notice all of the laughter and joy we have in being together on one of our many "Mitchoff visits" together - this time, in Tennessee.Visit Safehouse Scotland.Visit Carberry Tower.Listen to our first episode together from Feb 2017. Take the simple 10-minute Songwriter Personality Test. 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.&

Do you want to ask a question to be featured on the podcast? Send us a text!alexisnaomi joins the podcast to talk about the writing of her song on the reTURNing EP, Never Fail or Fade Away. A longtime member of the Writing Worship Community, Alexis Naomi (Lexi) Kuzins is a passionate songwriter and worship leader with a heart for helping others encounter the love of Jesus through music. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, she leads worship at Long Hollow Church and travels across the country ministering to people of all ages through worship.Lexi began writing songs at 16 and has since written hundreds of worship songs that reflect her desire to create meaningful, Spirit-led moments in God’s presence. Her heart is for writing congregational worship that helps people connect deeply with the truth of the gospel.She’s currently preparing to release a new single in August and is working on her debut EP, coming next year.Take the simple 10-minute Songwriter Personality Test. Apply now for the Worship Songwriter Mentors

Do you want to ask a question to be featured on the podcast? Send us a text!Spring Hill Studios' Robby Valderrama hosts a Writing Worship Webinar to discuss valuable ways to uplevel your songwriting by going after better targets and using better tools. Join Writing Club Tier 1Join the next 10-Day Songwriting ChallengeWatch all of our Trainings and WebinarsTake the simple 10-minute Songwriter Personality Test. 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 showTake the Songwriter Personality TestFollow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy NordhoffWriting Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved. Learn more about how to... Apply for the Worship Son

Do you want to ask a question to be featured on the podcast? Send us a text!Worship Leader and Worship Songwriter, Deborah Hong, from North Palm Church joins for a conversation about developing a songwriter culture in her church.Deborah Hong is a worship leader, songwriter, and native of Charleston, South Carolina. The daughter of pastors Mark and Patricia Estes of North Palm Church, she began leading worship and writing songs at the age of 12. Now married to James Hong and a mother of three boys, Deborah leads North Palm Worship in creating and releasing original worship music for the church.Take the simple 10-minute Songwriter Personality Test. 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 showTake the Songwriter Personality TestFollow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join t

Do you want to ask a question to be featured on the podcast? Send us a text!Chidiya (pronounced CHI-dee-yah) Ohiagu is an independent singer-songwriter and worship artist. Born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, Chidiya grew up listening to a variety of music from pop to soul and R&B, Afrobeat to classical and gospel. His father’s love for music inspired him from a young age, leading him to sing in choirs and fall in love with harmony and varied musical styles. Since 2019, he has written and released multiple projects, including his breakout single “Already Blessed,” a compelling reminder to be grateful on a daily basis, which continues to impact thousands. He has collaborated with multiple artists and writers, including award-winning artist Chris Cleveland (Stars Go Dim), Mark and Sarah Tillman, and South African gospel artist KingDMusic.A featured artist on the Writing Worship Community’s album “Community”, he is also a writer on two songs on the new EP “reTURNing (Live)”. Chidiya’s faith in God is what fue

Do you want to ask a question to be featured on the podcast? Send us a text!Erica Violet is a worship leader, songwriter, and recording artist with a deep passion for God’s presence and authentic connection. Her music blends modern worship with a vibrant, emotionally-driven sound, creating space for listeners to find peace in the middle of anxiety and to trust God in every season.Serving as an associate worship pastor in the Chicago area and traveling to Nashville to write and record, Erica is rooted in the local church while also building a growing presence beyond it. Her journey as a wife, mom, and adoptive parent brings depth and relatability to her songs, reflecting the steady faithfulness of God through every high and low.Whether leading worship or releasing new music under Erica Violet, her desire is simple: to help people experience the love of Jesus and the peace only He can give.Erica is a featured artist on several Writing Worship Community projects, including commUNITY (2024) and reTURNing (2025).

Do you want to ask a question to be featured on the podcast? Send us a text!Matt Mouzakis holds an MA in Biblical Studies and Biblical Languages from Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary, and a ThD in Biblical Studies (New Testament Backgrounds) from Covenant Theological Seminary. He serves as the Worship and Discipleship Pastor at The Point Church in Seymour, Indiana. Matt is passionate about helping the church rediscover the beauty of Scripture, with a focus on the Kingdom of God, the teachings of Jesus, and the New Testament’s engagement with Second Temple Judaism.He is the author of Principalities, Powers, and Allegiances, based on his doctoral dissertation exploring how passages like Romans 13, 1 Peter 2, and Revelation 13 speak to unseen powers and political allegiance within a biblical framework.Matt lives in Indiana with his wife, Audrie, and their four children, and loves serving the local church through worship, discipleship, and teaching.Audrie and Matt release music as Eden to Ed

We sit down with Joe Wadsworth (Founder) and Danny Beck (Producer) of The Online Recording Studio (TORS) to discuss how to have your music expertly recorded, produced, and distributed by their award-winning team. We answer Q&A questions from attendees of a live Writing Worship Webinar.Links mentioned in this podcast...Schedule A Consultation Call and Get The 10% Discount On Your First Booking  Watch TORS Artist TestimonialsApply 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 showTake the Songwriter Personality TestFollow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy NordhoffWriting Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved. Learn more about how to... Apply for the

Krissy and Eric sit down for a mid-summer update. They discuss the "river of resistance", the challenges of developing a church songwriting culture, tickets still available for the Writing Worship Retreat in the fall, and the reTURNing EP.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.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showTake the Songwriter Personality TestFollow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy NordhoffWriting Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved. Learn more about how to... Apply for

On today's episode, we talk with Amy Sutton of Northwoods Community Church in Peoria, IL.Amy shares about how she's introduced the practice of psalming, not only to her team, but to the church at large.Here's a LINK to one of their worship services where they psalmed as a congregation! Here's a LINK to HOLY SPIRIT, COME (Spotify) the first release from Northwoods mentioned in the podcast.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 showTake the Songwriter Personality TestFollow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy NordhoffWriting Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved. Learn more about how to... Apply for the Worship Songwriter

On day two of Writing Worship Conference 2024, we heard from 3 of our Worship Songwriter Mentorship Mentors - Emily Weeks, Stacy Riddle, and Sue Green. 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 showApply for Songwriting MentorshipFollow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy NordhoffWriting Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

On day one of Writing Worship Conference 2024, we heard from 3 of our Worship Songwriter Mentorship Mentors -  Rachael Thomas, Sharon Byrd, and Ryan Hall.  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 showApply for Songwriting MentorshipFollow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy NordhoffWriting Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

Before each of our Writing Camp days, we share a devotional message.  On this day, it was Ryan Hall (Worthy of it All), one of our Worship Songwriter Mentorship Mentors.  You could listen to this before your next writing session - who knows what could happen!?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 showApply for Songwriting MentorshipFollow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy NordhoffWriting Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.

We continue featuring our Writing Worship Conference 2024 series of talks with Krissy's message to attendees inspired by an in-depth study of the Psalms and singing the Psalms (Psalming).  This is a must for any worship songwriter - crafting heartfelt songs for the Church.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. Take the Songwriter Personality TestThis 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 Support the showApply for Songwriting MentorshipFollow us on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy NordhoffWriting Wors