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The Levite Portion (Part 1) | ft. Pastor Dakota Andekin

In this episode, Deborah sits down with Pastor Dakota Andekin for a rich and convicting conversation about what it truly means to receive the Lord Himself as your inheritance.

Pastor Dakota shares his story—where he’s from, how long he’s been in ministry, and how worship has shaped his faith journey. From there, the discussion moves into the powerful distinction of the tribe of Levi: while every other tribe received land, Levi received the Lord.

What does that reveal about how God defines inheritance?

Together, they explore:

What it practically means for God Himself to be someone’s portion

The difference between stewarding God’s presence and stewarding a gift

The weight of being entrusted with God’s voice, not just His activity

Why internal drift can be more dangerous than external opposition

What happens when worship structures are neglected—even if everything else looks strong

They also unpack why the Levites were scattered among the tribes instead of centralized, and what it looks like to carry influence without control.

This episode is a call to reconsider what true inheritance looks like!

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Let us know in the comments: What does it mean for the Lord to be your portion?
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In this episode of Protect the Altar, we sit down with Corey Howells for an honest conversation about what it really looks like to guard a tender heart in ministry.

After years of serving, leading, and carrying responsibility, it’s easy for passion to turn into pressure and tenderness to harden into survival. Corey shares wisdom, stories, and practical insight on staying spiritually alive, emotionally healthy, and genuinely connected to God—even when ministry gets heavy.

This episode is for pastors, worship leaders, and anyone serving faithfully who wants to remain soft toward God without burning out or growing cynical.

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Finding Your Place on Your Worship Team 🎶

What does it look like to truly find your place on a worship team—especially when the journey includes uncertainty, tension, and growth?

In this episode, Deborah Hong, Nathan Carey, and Kyle Power have an honest conversation about navigating the ups and downs of serving on a worship team. From seasons of feeling overlooked to learning how to lead and serve well, this episode is full of practical wisdom and real talk.

We also answer a frequently asked question many teams face:
👉 How do you handle a team member who is consistently coming unprepared?

Plus, the team reacts to a video that’s been circulating in the worship world and unpacks what it reveals about culture, expectations, and healthy team dynamics.

Whether you’re a worship leader, musician, or team member trying to find your footing, this conversation is for you.

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