In this episode Pastor Clay is joined by special guest Alexis, a joyful worshipper, devoted mom to Joshua Elijah, and manager of three Matt Burke Music Studio locations in North Texas. She shares about her journey from a casual churchgoer to encountering Christ at 15 when a friend invited her to youth group. That moment sparked a passion for worship, a heart for mentoring teens, and a deep commitment to serving with Dallas Metro Kids.

The conversation explores how worship became Alexis’s most authentic connection with God when prayer felt difficult and why guarding joy is so vital. Pastor Clay and Alexis discuss how the enemy tries to discourage believers, particularly worship leaders, by stealing joy and shifting focus from God to self. They emphasize the difference between talent and anointing, the dangers of pride on stage, and the importance of mentorship, accountability, and humility in order to keep worship pure and Spirit-led. Together they highlight biblical reminders from Psalm 42 and Proverbs 4:23 about guarding the heart and staying focused on the true purpose of worship.

Alexis also shares her experience working with Dallas Metro Kids and the long-term impact of reaching children and teens through mentorship and consistent presence in their communities. She recalls stories of lives transformed and explains how a permanent facility would relieve weekly setup burdens and create new opportunities for midweek gatherings, outreach, and discipleship. Pastor Clay closes by inviting listeners to join the All In vision for a debt-free building that will expand the mission to raise faith in the next generation.

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