In this episode, Kip and Steve are joined by Pastor Nathan Huse. Together they trace his journey from contemporary worship leader to pastor and how that transition reshaped his understanding of worship. The conversation reflects on the pastoral responsibility behind song selection, the importance of intentional worship curation, and the ways congregational songs shape the faith and formation of the people who sing them.

In this episode, Kip and Steve invite you into The Lutheran Worship Podcast, hosted by the Center for Worship Leadership at Concordia University Irvine. Together, they explore the meaning of liturgy, Divine Service, and worship in the Lutheran tradition—clarifying common misconceptions and emphasizing God’s gracious service to His people. Drawing on etymology, biblical foundations, and practical implications, the conversation considers how Lutheran worship is shaped not by what we offer to God, but by what He gives to us in Word and Sacrament.

In this episode, Kip and Steve invite you into The Lutheran Worship Podcast, hosted by the Center for Worship Leadership at Concordia University Irvine. Together, they explore how repeated worship practices form faith over time and why congregational song plays a powerful role in shaping what the church believes and confesses. The conversation reflects on a recent Worship Leader research article on “The Big 4” worship publishers and their influence on what churches sing, examining how industry trends shape the theological diet of congregations. With a focus on intentional, theologically grounded planning, this episode considers why song selection is never neutral and how thoughtful choices help form a faithful Lutheran confession week after week.