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In this episode of Protect The Altar, we dive into “Worshipping Through Pain.” We discuss Deborah Hong’s powerful testimony of surviving a fatal car accident that changed her life forever. Through unimaginable pain and uncertainty, worship became her lifeline—her deepest connection to God and the anchor that carried her through.

Join us as we reflect on how worship sustains us in suffering, strengthens our faith in the darkest moments, and draws us closer to God when words fail.

Listen, be encouraged, and be reminded that worship can rise even in the midst of pain.

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In this episode, we dive deep into what it really means to face spiritual warfare as a worship leader or team member—and how to stay faithful, steady, and rooted when you feel the pushback. If you’ve ever felt resistance right before a Sunday, discouragement during a season of serving, or the temptation to give up too easily, this conversation will encourage you to stand firm and keep going.

We also react to a viral video about the controversies of AI—what’s hype, what’s concerning, and how it impacts worship, creativity, and the church.

Plus, we answer some of your most-asked Worship Team FAQ:
• How early should sound check be on a Sunday before service?
• How much practice should someone do before rehearsal?

If you’re leading worship, serving on a team, or building a culture of faithfulness, this episode is for you.

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In this episode of Protect The Altar Podcast, we talk about hearing God’s voice in worship, leading with confidence, and flowing with the Holy Spirit.
We start with a quick story of a moment when the Holy Spirit redirected a worship set and then dive into three focused conversations:

Hearing God During Worship

• How to recognize the Holy Spirit’s leading
• Knowing when to flow vs. stay on the plan
• Training your team to move prophetically
• Practical cues, promptings, and sensitivity in worship

Worship Leading Techniques

• Leading confidently—even if you’re shy
• Speaking naturally between songs
• Keys, transitions, and building a strong set list
• What to do when the room feels disengaged

The Prophetic Worship Movement

• What God is doing globally in worship
• How to steward prophetic & spontaneous songs
• Leading spontaneous moments without losing the room

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Welcome to the Protect The Altar Podcast — real conversations on hearing God, breaking lies, and standing firm in this generation.

In this episode, we dive into four key themes shaping worship teams today:

Hearing God’s Voice

How do we discern God in a noisy world? We talk about surprising ways God speaks, how leaders can help people recognize His voice, and how to grow in hearing God without performance or pressure.

Breaking Lies

We expose common lies believers battle, how to replace them with truth, and how worship + Scripture renew the mind. We also discuss creating safe spaces for people to confront lies they’ve believed.

Coming Against the Spirit of This Age

What does the spirit of the age look like today? We explore staying grounded without fear, resisting compromise, and leading teams to live counter-culturally with hope.

What God Is Doing Prophetically in Worship

We share what we sense God is saying to the global worship movement—shifts in worship, purity, presence, and how leaders can partner with the Spirit in this hour.

FAQ

Feeling distant from God’s voice? We give one simple step to begin hearing Him again.

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Building a Culture of Faithfulness in Your Worship Team
Guests: Kyle Power & Nathan Carey

In today’s episode of Protect the Altar, we dive into what it really takes to build a culture of faithfulness within your worship team. How do you cultivate longevity? What keeps people rooted? And how do leaders model a lifestyle that inspires others to stay committed to their calling?

Kyle Power and Nathan Carey join the conversation as we unpack practical steps, leadership principles, and the heart posture required to develop a team that stands the test of time.

We also react to a viral video that’s been circulating in the worship community and share our honest thoughts on what it reveals about modern church culture.
Plus—we answer some of your most asked worship team FAQs, covering everything from team dynamics to spiritual leadership.

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In this episode of Protect the Altar Podcast, we dive deep into one of the most painful and often unspoken realities of ministry—betrayal and disappointment from within. How do you navigate the wounds of leadership without letting bitterness take root?

We’re asking the hard questions:
💭 When you’ve faced betrayal or disappointment in ministry, what helped you process it without becoming cynical?
💭 Looking back, what are some lessons you wish worship pastors understood earlier in their leadership journey?
💭 And how can we truly align with our pastor’s vision while staying authentic to our calling?

This honest conversation is for every leader who’s been hurt, misunderstood, or disillusioned—and is choosing to stay faithful anyway.

🎙️ Tune in, and let’s talk about healing, humility, and the higher road of ministry leadership.

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Protect the Altar Podcast | Episode 5 — Raising Up the Next Generation of Worshippers

In this episode, we sit down with Keith Henderson, former Worship Pastor of North Palm Church, to talk about what it really takes to raise up the next generation of worshippers. Keith shares wisdom from years of ministry experience—how to lead with excellence, disciple young worship leaders, and keep the fire of worship burning in every generation.

💬 FAQ of the Episode:
“How can churches have great sound on a budget?” — Keith gives practical, budget-friendly tips for improving your worship team’s sound without breaking the bank.

🔥 Topics We Cover:

• How to disciple and empower young worship leaders
• Building a healthy worship culture
• Practical advice for sound excellence on a budget
• Lessons learned from decades in worship ministry

📖 Whether you’re a worship pastor, musician, or church leader, this conversation will inspire you to invest in the next generation and protect the altar of worship.

🎧 Subscribe for more episodes and join the conversation as we explore what it means to lead with purity, passion, and purpose.

#ProtectTheAltar #WorshipPodcast #WorshipMinistry #ChurchSound #WorshipLeaders

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Episode 4: The Difference Between Church Hurt and Discipleship | Protect the Altar Podcast

In this powerful episode, Tim Rice opens up about his personal journey through church hurt and abuse — and how God brought healing, restoration, and a deeper understanding of true discipleship.

So many believers wrestle with the tension between being corrected and being controlled, between accountability and abuse. This honest conversation helps bring clarity, healing, and biblical perspective to one of the most sensitive topics in church life today.

We also dive into our FAQ segment: Navigating Church Leadership & Vision, answering key questions like:

🔹 How do I align with my pastor’s vision without losing creativity?

🔹 What do I do when there’s tension with leadership?

🔹 How do I get a seat at the table for creative planning?

If you’ve ever been hurt by leadership or struggled to understand healthy discipleship, this episode will remind you that God can heal, restore, and still use you for His glory.

✨ Subscribe to Protect the Altar for more conversations that purify the heart of worship and strengthen church culture.

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