Noel shares deeply from his own life and describes how it is possible to turn petition into praise, no matter what the circumstance we face. He reminds us too that children model this kind of faith, this simple-hearted praise: ‘Through the praise of children and infants you have established a stronghold against your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger’ (Ps 8.2).

Why Worship? | Power & Praise w/ Dr Nick Drake & Noel Robinson

We begin by exploring the crucial theme of intimacy in worship. Worship enables and encourages an openness in our hearts to the heart of God. Kees Kraayenoord shares his own story of vulnerability before God and encourages us to do the same: ‘It takes the real you to step into intimacy with the Father. Not the “spiritual you”, the “you” you want people to believe you are.’

Why Worship? | How We Worship w/ Dr Nick Drake & Kees Kraayenoord

Lyn Weston from the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity expertly leads us through themes such as worship and justice, and how worship must overflow into action, as well as offering some really practical guidance for being a fruitful Christian in our everyday life. She leaves us with the challenge: ‘What is happening in the 110 hours a week where we are not worshipping at church? How do we worship God in those places?’

Why Worship? | How We Worship w/ Dr Nick Drake & Lyn Weston

Why come together to worship and sing? What does singing do? How is physical expression linked to worshipping together? How does worship foster a greater sense of community? Lou inspires us to come to corporate worship with faith and expectation: ‘as you lift your voice, as you declare truth again over your life, as you lay your worries before him, God will meet with you!’

Why Worship? | How We Worship w/ Dr Nick Drake & Lou Fellingham

We begin by opening the door on the ‘private’ space of our lives. How do we invest in our own personal devotion? What are some of the crucial tools to help us worship when no one is looking? In this episode, Graham encour- ages us to develop rhythms of worship in our day-to-day lives that will last a lifetime. He invites us to be ‘self-starters’, not depending on others to lead us but rather leading ourselves first and foremost to live authentic, sustained lives of worship.

Why Worship? | Who We Worship w/ Dr Nick Drake & Graham Kendrick

Exploring the absolute centrality of Jesus to our worship through the book of Hebrews with Dr Helen Morris. Hebrews is a key text, if not the key text, for understanding Christian worship. It is so rich with imagery and Old Testament reference. 

‘In Hebrews, the author expresses his praise to Jesus by presenting the amazing truths about who Jesus is and what he has done, with beauty and intricacy.’ In this podcast, we are reawakened to the beauty of who Jesus is and the majestic scope of what he has done for us on the cross.’

Why Worship? | Who We Worship w/ Dr Nick Drake & Dr Helen Morris

‘If we are to authentically live out a lifestyle of worship it must come from truth we have heard about him and a revelation we have received from him.’ 

Dr Nick Drake & Dr John Andrews explore the study of ’Shema’ — the Jewish confession of faith that we find in Deuteronomy 6.4–5. This is a foundational revelation of the nature of the Oneness of God and our right response to him. He explores what it meant for the people of God at that time, and for us today, to not only hear this truth of God’s nature but to obey it.

Why Worship? | Who We Worship w/ Dr Nick Drake & Dr John Andrews

Why Worship is a series based on the book 'Why Worship?' curated by Dr Nick Drake & Tim Hughes, exploring the questions — how do we worship better? How can we honour, love and serve God better? How can our lives be more aligned to his incredible life? 

In this episode, Nick & Tim unpack a little about the heart behind the book and open up part one, why worship?

Why Worship? | Introduction w/ Dr Nick Drake & Tim Hughes

What does it look like when the Spirit of God is poured out on all people? Join the WC Team as they prepare for Pentecost, desiring more of Holy Spirit in our times of worship.  

We also have a special guest interview w/ worship leader and songwriter Nicky Brown from Saints Church, London.

24. When The Spirit Comes + Guest Nicky Brown

In this episode, Luke Hellebronth interviews Jeremy Riddle on setting a culture of worship and digging deeper into Jeremy's book 'The Reset'. Listen in on this raw, unedited conversation!

23. The Reset — Part 2 w/ Guest Jeremy Riddle

In this episode, we dive into our thoughts and reflections on 'The Reset' by Jeremy Riddle. Join Tim Hughes, Luke & Anna Hellebronth, Nick Herbert & Dr Nick Drake as we explore 'deconstructing deconstruction'.

22. The Reset — Part 1

What does it look like for us as worshippers to return to our first love? 
Join in on the conversation with Tim Hughes, Luke & Anna Hellebronth, Dr Nick Drake & Nick Herbert as we explore this together. We also have a great guest Q&A with worship leader & songwriter Nathan Jess, on how he's kept creating during lockdown.

21. First Love + Guest Q&A: Nathan Jess

This month we’re discussing how character matters — how it affects the way we lead and the paths we follow. Join Tim Hughes, Luke Hellebronth, Dr Nick Drake & Nick Herbert plus hear from our guest Junior Garr.

20. Character Matters w/ Guest Junior Garr

In this episode, the team, Tim Hughes, Luke & Anna Hellebronth, and Nick Herbert look back at how songwriting has evolved over the years, explore what it means to cultivate a songwriting community and writing songs in every season.

19. Songwriting In Every Season w/ Guest Ben Cantelon

The team explores how we can fuel hope, not only in ourselves but also in our churches during these significant days. We also hear from Sinach, who has been a worship leader for over 30 years and is a multi award-winning songwriter, most known for her song 'Way Maker'.

18. Fuelling Hope w/ Guest Sinach

In this episode we catch up with worship leader, singer-songwriter and artist Jake Isaac. We explore all things creativity, conviction and cultivating relationships.

17. The Source of Great Creativity w/ Guest Jake Issac

Mark Counihan hosts a special 'Live Session' featuring stories from the nations. Be encouraged as you listen and hear how God is moving across the globe.

16. Live Session — Stories from the Nations

In this episode we chat with Les Moir. Les has played a significant role in the international contemporary worship music community. As a mentor, A&R manager at Integrity Music, record producer and bass player, he has encouraged and coached many worship leaders, musicians and songwriters. We look at how different writers and movements have shaped contemporary worship and how songs such as Waymaker & The Blessing can travel, reaching millions across the globe.

15. Worship In This Moment — w/ Guest Les Moir

In this episode we chat with Martin Smith and hear what worship looks like for him in this moment. We talk about unwinding, taking the pressure off and the importance of leaning into what God is speaking to each of us.

14. Worship In This Moment — w/ Martin Smith

In this episode Luke & Anna Hellebronth have a special interview with Nick & Becky Drake as we hear their heart behind worship and encounter for the whole family. Worship for Everyone was born out of the local church need for songs that carried ‘adult’ worship values (adoration, encounter, transformation) but united all ages in praise.

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