Worshipology with Kurtis Parks

Dustin Smith on what makes a worship pastor, the power of family in worship, and shepherding moments

Episode 13 - KP sits down with pastor, worship artist and songwriter Dustin Smith as they dive into the difference between leading songs and leading people, raising up leaders, honoring elders in worship, and how to shepherd moments in a service. 
To learn more about Dustin Smith, check out the following:
www.herebelions.org
instagram - @herebedustin
 

Clayton Brooks on keeping Jesus above everything else, mentoring through worship, and how to navigate wilderness seasons

Episode 12 - In this conversation, KP chats with worship pastor, songwriter, and close friend Clayton Brooks. Clayton shares his heart on mentoring worship leaders, as well as how to keep the Gospel of Jesus front and center of everything we do. Not letting production over ride the pursuit of His presence. 
Connect with Clayton:
Instagram - @altarbeforestage
Latest Album - https://music.apple.com/us/album/awaken-the-dawn/1610563651

Brian Beihl on Why auditions matter, music with a mission, touring with Big Daddy Weave, and the perspective of a worship drummer

Episode 11 - In this podcast, KP sits down with Nashville drummer Brian Beihl (Big Daddy Weave, Lauren Daigle, WFL III) to talk about auditions, the importance of having a mission in music, and what it's like to be a musician in a band of worshipers. 
Connect with Brian:
Instagram - @brianbeihldrums
Web - www.brianbeihl.com

What every worship leader needs right now, How to grow your character, Defining excellence in your context and achieving it

Episode 10 - In this podcast, KP talks through one of the most powerful leadership verses in the Bible, and how it pertains to worship teams and leaders. He shares 3 keys to excellence, as well as 6 questions everyone needs to answer for their ministry and leadership development. 
Connect with KP:
Instagram - @kurtisparks
Kurtis' book soundcheck: https://www.kurtisparks.com/book 
5 Steps to Excellence video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCwJDyDy3WY

Spencer Annis on cultivating intimacy with the Holy Spirit, collaboration in creativity, and the process of releasing and refining your craft

Episode 9 - KP sits down with Integrity Music artist and worship leader Spencer Annis to talk about abiding in Jesus, songwriting and recording your music, and how to approach creativity in the context of collaboration. 
Find out more about Spencer here:
New EP "In the Upper Room" - https://music.apple.com/us/album/in-the-upper-room/1628186457
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3PcnAVq9b3HyDUkNFTvyUu?si=AJ3xNHwTRE2XO7w_hnLAhQ
instagram: @spencer.annis
web: www.spencerannis.com
 

Cade Thompson on turning testimony into song, how CCM meets worship, singing in the secret place, and impact over influence

Episode 8 - KP sits down with CCM artist Cade Thompson to talk about life on the road, monumental moments through middle school, and writing songs from a place of testimony. 
Find out more about Cade here:
New single "Arms of Jesus" available everywhere.
Here's the lyric video - https://youtu.be/HnCqrPtblwM
instagram: @cadethompsonmusic
web: www.cadethompsonmusic.com
 

Dustin Smith on the five fold ministry in worship leaders, diving into the prophetic, and understanding your function

Episode 7 - KP sits down again with pastor, worship artist and songwriter Dustin Smith as they dive into leading worship through the lens of the 5 fold ministry, and much more!
To learn more about Dustin, check out the following:
www.herebelions.org
instagram - @herebedustin
 

Krissy Nordhoff on writing songs for your church, artistry in worship, the difference between entertaining and hosting God’s presence, and unpacking the song “Famous For”

Award winning songwriter Krissy Nordhoff joins KP for a powerful conversation on writing songs for your church, the community aspect behind songwriting, and the difference between hosting the presence of God and entertaining the crowd. 
To learn more about Krissy Nordhoff, check out:
www.krissynordhoff.com
www.writingworship.co 

Chris Douglas on leading when you don’t feel it, maintaining unity in times of division, intentionality through set transitions, and worshiping through intense tragedy

Episode 5 - KP sits down with Chris Douglas, worship pastor at National Community Church in Washington DC. Chris shares insights from leading in the nation's capital, and how he found the will to worship after   losing his daughter to a rare heart condition. 
Find out more about Chris:
www.national.cc/nccworship
instagram - @nccworship

Will Smith on Psalm 23, Cultivating worship in your home, and Not promoting yourself!

Episode 4, KP sits down with Will Smith, founder of the Nashville Worship Collective, and the Worship Pastor from Bethel World Outreach Church, in Nashville, TN. They talk about things like leading your family in worship, leading your church through tragedy, and letting God set your course by not promoting yourself. 
Connect with Will:
instagram - @willbsmith2
www.nashvilleworshipco.com