Episodes
Thank you for tuning in to episode 110! On this episode we are joined by worship leader and artist, Shelly E. Johnson. During this episode we are staying with the theme of the previous episode and talking about transition. Transition can happen in any season of life and its often unexpected. And that's where Shelly and her family have been, in the unexpected transition. During this episode Shelly shares how the past year has been full of both good and hard change, but through all of the...
Published 11/27/23
Thank you for tuning in to the Overflow Worship Podcast! We are glad you're here! On this episode we have a special guest from Worship Probs, Brian Tabor! Brian is the founder of Worship Probs, is a Worship Leader and is here to share his knowledge and experiences with us. During this episode Brian and Andrea talk about thriving through transition. Whether you're in a new worship leading position, revamping your team or been leading for a long time, this conversation is relevant! Brian and...
Published 11/14/23
Welcome back to the Overflow Worship Podcast! On this episode our host, Andrea Olson, dives into gaining confidence on stage when leading worship. During this episode you'll hear foundational tips to apply to your own context like knowing the why behind the what, how to steward the atmosphere of worship, how leading worship is like hosting and knowing where you're going in your worship set. We hope this episode gives you tips and encouragement to continue leading with a new humble...
Published 10/23/23
Welcome back to the Overflow Worship Podcast! We are glad you're here. We are diving into how to have difficult conversations with your worship team. It's not always fun to have theses conversations but it's important to have a plan in place to maintain a healthy team culture. During this episode Andrea shares 3 tips on navigating difficult situations. We hope this podcast will help you navigate how to address issues in a healthy and positive way!   Show Notes:   Setlist Checklist   ...
Published 10/09/23
Thank you for tuning in to a new episode of the Overflow Worship Podcast! On this episode we are joined by founder of PraiseCharts, Ryan Dahl. And this year PraiseCharts is celebrating their 25th Anniversary! We love PraiseCharts and if you haven't visited their website, you need to! During this episode Ryan shares how PraiseCharts began in 1998, his passion for resourcing the church worship team, where PraiseCharts is today and how it's continuing to grow! Ryan also shares the importance of...
Published 09/25/23
Thank you for tuning in to a new episode of the Overflow Worship Podcast. On this episode our host Andrea Olson is joined by Worship Leader and founder of The Worship Life, Amber Peairs. Amber has been a Worship Leader for 30 years and is here to share her experiences and knowledge with us. During this episode Amber shares how giving God her "yes" and stepping out has opened new doors for her and her ministry. She also dives into establishing a healthy worship culture, the 4 areas of Worship...
Published 09/12/23
Thank you for tuning in to a new episode! We are excited to have Brett Perkins from Journey Worship Co. back on the podcast! Brett is a Worship Pastor at Journey Church in Tennessee and over the last few years he and his Church formed Journey Worship Co., a team of worship leaders, songwriters, and musicians who aim is to write, record, and lead songs that are truthful and clear. During this episode Brett shares why they started Journey Worship Co. and how it has impacted their team members...
Published 08/28/23
Thank you for tuning in to a new episode! On this episode we are joined by worship leader, singer, songwriter, and homeschool mom, Brigitte Donoho. During this episode Brigette shares her story about doing worship ministry with her family and how her kids are growing and participating in ministry. Together Brigitte and Andrea also share about the importance of family worship, trusting God when its uncomfortable and preparing worship leaders for spiritual battle.   Sign up for the Worship...
Published 08/14/23
Welcome back to a new episode of the Overflow Worship Podcast! We are so glad you're here! Join us as we talk with worship leader and founder of Creative Launch, Jason Squires. Jason has been leading worship and resourcing creatives for 17 years. During this episode Jason and Andrea talk about mentoring the next generation of worship leaders, God validating our placement, 3 tips to having better team dynamics, and the importance of building a team culture.   Show Notes:   Jason Squires:...
Published 07/24/23
We are celebrating 100 episodes of the Overflow Worship Podcast! Thank you for listening and being a part of our podcast community! To help us celebrate we have a special guest, one of Andrea's close friends, Brooke Vasilko on the podcast! On this episode you'll get to know our host Andrea as she shares some of her favorite things, an embarrassing story, how Overflow Worship has impacted her life, her favorite part of the Overflow Worship Conference and how Overflow Worship Leaders Online...
Published 07/10/23
We are celebrating 100 episodes of the Overflow Worship Podcast! Thank you for listening and being a part of our podcast community! To help us celebrate we have a special guest, one of Andrea's close friends, Brooke Vasilko! On this episode you'll get to know our host Andrea as she shares some of her favorite things, how Overflow Worship began, her favorite part of the Overflow Worship Conference and the debate about Skittle flavors. And because we have so much to share, this is only part...
Published 06/26/23
Creating and maintaining a livestream mix can be time consuming and feel out of your comfort zone. If you are looking for help with your livestream mix check out today's episode where we are joined by John Dirks, the founder of The Livestream Mix Co. During this episode John shares the heart behind the organization and how they can help improve your online content. Andrea and John also share how to pursue excellence in live streaming so it's an authentic and connected experience with no...
Published 06/12/23
Join Andrea and special guest, Stephen Duncan, director of Worship Coalition for another great episode of the Overflow Worship Podcast. During this episode Stephen shares part of his story and how Worship Coalition began and where it's at today; training and coaching Songwriters from different churches and denominations to unite and build relationships. Throughout this episode Andrea and Stephen talk about uniting as Churches and communities to come together as worshippers, how to be...
Published 05/22/23
Maintaining a healthy worship ministry is not a simple job. It's easy to feel alone in the everyday tasks, but you are not alone! Join us for another episode where Andrea brings encouragement and helpful tools that will help you grow as a worship leader and help you lead from the overflow. During this episode Andrea shares a favorite book resource, information about Overflow Worship Leaders Online, content from monthly membership events and how to implement practical ways to grow a healthy...
Published 05/08/23
We each have our own testimony and each testimony is unique. We've all been through good times and hard times, but what remains constant through those times is God. He is faithful to be there with us. And through the mountains and valleys of our lives, we have a story to tell and a song to sing. Join Andrea and special guest, Billy DiMirra, a Worship Pastor from Rocky Mountain Calvary Church in Colorado Springs as they talk about songwriting, choosing to praise God through life, investing in...
Published 04/24/23
Spring is right around the corner for us in Minnesota and we are so excited! We can't wait for the new season and the change it brings. During this episode Andrea dives into building a legacy not a platform for the next generation to step in to and continue once we have stepped down. The perfect example of this comes from Deuteronomy and the leadership changed from Moses to Joshua. Moses led the Israelites for many years, but God had a plan and was raising up the next leader, Joshua, to bring...
Published 04/10/23
Cultivating an atmosphere of worship for kids is no simple task. Join us for today's new episode with Yancy Wideman Richmond. Yancy has been creating music and resources for kid's ministry for 25 years. On this episode Yancy shares how God has brought her to kid's ministry, how developing a kid's ministry with worship will change the next generation, and the importance of teaching kids the power of worship. Throughout this episode Yancy shares the resources she's created for kid's worship....
Published 03/27/23
We are so glad you are here and tuning in to the Overflow Worship Podcast! Join our host, Andrea Olson, and special guest Daniel Mulkey, as he shares a part of his testimony. Daniel is a Worship Pastor and artist from Georgia. During this episode Daniel shares how God has lead him to where he is now through closing the wrong door and opening the right ones. He also shares how God's peace has been a foundational piece of His testimony. Watch this episode on YouTube today!   Show Notes:   ...
Published 03/13/23
We are excited to announce our first ever audio and video podcast episode! To watch the episode on our YouTube channel, click here! We are so glad you are here and tuning in to this episode about the Setlist Checklist. During this episode Andrea shares encouragement for worship leaders from Exodus 17:15 and the first 5 tips of the Checklist. The checklist was created to simplify your setlist planning process, write transitions faster and easier, develop a fool-proof system so no detail falls...
Published 02/27/23
Setting goals in the new year can feel like a daunting task. You may find yourself asking many questions like, "What should I accomplish this year? Is this goal too large or too small? How will I know when to accomplish this goal?" Well, if you are asking yourself these questions you are in the right place. Join our host, Andrea Olson, and special guest, Alex Enfiedjian from Worship Ministry Training, as they talk about setting goals in the new year that are attainable and align with your...
Published 02/13/23
The new year brings a mix of emotions, both joy and uncertainty. During this time it's easy to go into goal setting mode; what you're going to continue, change, and adjust. On this episode Andrea continues her conversation about choosing her 'one thing' for the new year. Also during this episode Andrea shares how she will implement her one thing into each area of her life. And at the end of this episode you'll find a snippet about Overflow Worship Leaders Online that you won't want to miss! ...
Published 01/23/23
Happy New Year! The new year is here, join us for a new episode of the Overflow Worship Podcast! On this episode join our host Andrea Olson for an encouraging word! During this episode Andrea talks about setting measurable, attainable goals and asking questions for your worship team that will bring growth and positive change!   Show Notes:   The Setlist Checklist download   Episode 87: 5 Ministry Must Haves   Andy Stanley's Book "Ask It"    As always, stay in touch with us on our...
Published 01/09/23
Join Andrea for the last Overflow Worship Podcast episode of 2022! During this episode Andrea shares about preparing for the new year by looking back and celebrating what God has done in the past year. She also encourages listeners to look at the gap and the gain, introduces Overflow Worship Leaders Online, and reminds us to set goals with heaven in mind.   Show Notes: Questions: What have I gained in 2022? How have I grown? What took place in 2022 that I can celebrate? What is...
Published 12/26/22
Join Andrea for a replay of her recent online webinar, "5 Ministry Must Haves." Our mission is to support the local church worship leader and team to thrive for the long haul. During this webinar Andrea will lay out 5 must haves that start with an honest current assessment and end with creating a vision and managing expectations. This episode is full of encouragement and tips to bring your ministry to a new place. Show Notes: Overflow Worship Leaders Startup Toolkit:...
Published 12/12/22
Join Andrea for an encouraging word as we transition from Thanksgiving into the Christmas season. During this episode Andrea shares a word of encouragement, tips for enduring the busy season and resources to help you find time and space to pause. Show Notes: "Adore" by Sarah Hagerty: https://sarahagerty.net/ "This Good" Album by Andrea Olson: https://open.spotify.com/album/3NiyOX4qAlG7Zj3qhJCgUN?si=oJ-852FoSfSkwW6zN3gQMQ "Good Shepherd" YouVersion Devotional:...
Published 11/28/22