The Worship Homestead

The Worship Homestead

Hosted by: Nathan Smith

This worship podcast is for pioneers. Small communities of believers all over the world are seeking God outside of and in addition to the institutional church. It could be a house church, a bible study, a small group,...

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How to Choose Songs for Your Next Album

I'm recording a new album. But not every song I've written for the project deserves to be included. This week, I compare two songs and show you why one song deserves a spot and what is wrong with the other. To access...
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3 "To Do's" Before My Next Album

I'm recording a new album. But before I start tracking I have some things to do. If you are planning on a new recording project, make sure you have these 3 things in order. To access my free guide...
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Do You Have the Mercy Gifting?

Do you trust your gut when making decisions? Do you deeply feel things, but don't have language for it? Do you tend toward self-sacrifice for others? You may have the mercy gifting. In this episode we talk about what...
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Do You Have the Gifting of a Ruler?

Do you often find yourself in positions of leadership? Do you thrive under pressure? Do you know how to make something bigger and better? You might be a ruler. In this episode we talk about the hallmarks, pitfalls,...
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Do You Have the Gifting of a Giver?

Do you find deals easily? Do you give wisely? Do you think about the long-term benefits of a gift or investment? You might have the gifting of a Giver. In this episode we look at what God designed the giver for, some...
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Do You Have the Gifting of an Exhorter?

Are you the life of the party? Do you spin a lot of plates, and love new things? When you think of an event, do you want to involve as many people as possible? You might have the gifting of an Exhorter. In this...
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Do You Have the Gifting of a Teacher?

Do you make decisions slowly, taking time to weigh each option? Do you love knowledge and research for its own sake? Do you take things step by step rather than jumping in without all the information? You might have...
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Do You Have the Gifting of a Servant?

Do you always find yourself stacking chairs? Do you shy away from the limelight? Do you dislike hustling people or being high-maintanece? You might have the gift of the servant. Find out what what God designed the...
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Do You Have the Gifting of a Prophet?

Do you make judgements quickly? Do you stand on truth no matter what people think? You may have the gifting of a Prophet. In this first-of-seven series, we explore the design of the prophet. We discuss: -God's design...
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Should You Use the Enneagram in Your Church or Worship Team?

Have you heard of the Enneagram? Do you know where it comes from? In today's surprising episode we explore the history of the Enneagram and discuss whether or not you should be using it with your church or worship...
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Why Modern Worship Songs Disappoint Part 2

Trendy and timeless aren't the same thing. Today we are going to look at some trends in worship songwriting you should avoid, and how to write a song that will last. We discuss: -What not to tell your audience in your...
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How to Train New Techs

Today's worship tech needs to be a Swiss army knife- audio, visual, lighting, networking, etc. But there is one skill that can't be taught in a manual- mixing a live show. In this episode we discuss "fader fear"- the...
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