Well, we had a good run, but all mediocre things must come to an end. This will be the final episode of WLP. Michael explains his transition from Houston's First into his new position, the guys discuss whether or not the show has served it's purpose, and some other final thoughts. We hope you've enjoyed it as much as we have. Please write in and tell us what the show has meant to you. Stay in touch: Michael's email is [email protected] Sam's email is [email protected] ...

In a providential meeting on MLK day, Michael and Sam have a conversation with Gairet and Jakora Snow, a young, brilliant couple with some great perspectives on the racial divisions that exist in the American church. www.worshiplabpodcast.com  

In addition to whining about keyboards being hidden in piano shells, Michael and Sam have a conversation about pastoral care and specifically about hospital visits.  www.worshiplabpodcast.com 

As a part of the ongoing discussion about how to define a "win" for worship services, Sam leads a conversation about worshipping with our head, heart, and hands. www.worshiplabpodcast.com

This week, the guys give a crash (and we mean crash) course in scales and modes. We hope it helps.  www.worshiplabpodcast.com 

Michael and Sam start sounding like Ebenezer Scrooge on this episode where they countdown the top 20 worst Christmas songs of all time. Ho ho ho... Now I have a machine gun. www.worshiplabpodcast.com 

Michael and Sam countdown their top 20 favorite Christmas songs of all time. Merry Christmas! www.worshiplabpodcast.com 

Paul Baloche joins the guys this week for a conversation that covers a wide range of topics. Paul has a great heart for the Lord and for church musicians. We hope you enjoy it! Check out http://www.leadworship.com if you haven't yet and be sure to get a copy of Paul's latest release "For Unto Us (Christmas Worship Live from London)". Info here: http://smarturl.it/ForUntoUsChristmas  As always, reach out to us via our home on the web: www.worshiplabpodcast.com 

Liz Trask joins the guys this week for a conversation about Singers - a small choir that leads with the band at Houston's First. Liz shares her approach to leading that group and some of the benefits of having a vocal ensemble on the platform with a contemporary band.  www.worshiplabpodcast.com 

Cynicism is a common problem among church musicians, and Michael and Sam aren't immune its siren song. Here are some practical ways to help protect your ministry from the often-inescapable pit of cynicism.  www.worshiplabpodcast.com 

This week, Sam and Michael work their way through a list of pet peeves - things that congregants find annoying about their worship leaders. Meh, what do they know?! www.worshiplabpodcast.com 

This week, Michael and Sam talk about how to have a healthy debrief of your worship services. Check out our website below and be sure to leave us an honest FIVE STAR review on iTunes. www.worshiplabpodcast.com 

Everyone wants to quit their job at some point. Michael and Sam are joined by Zac Hufty (who works with Michael at HFBC Cypress) on this episode to discuss when it's appropriate to leave and how one should go about doing that. To be clear though, you might should just stay. Pray about it. Please don't use this episode as an excuse to make a rash decision. Unless that means you hurriedly leave us an honest FIVE STAR review on iTunes.  www.worshiplabpodcast.com 

This is the second (and final) installment in Michael and Sam's misguided (but well-meaning) excursion into church history. Hope you enjoy it! www.worshiplabpodcast.com 

Michael and Sam discuss the significance of the Reformation - does it matter for modern worship leaders? Look for the second part to this episode next week. www.worshiplabpodcast.com 

Michael and Sam have a conversation this week about some things that may not be totally obvious to some pastors. This episode is based largely on the insightful work of Bob Kauflin from his blog post. Here's a link: http://worshipmatters.com/2015/10/05/what-worship-leaders-wished-their-pastor-knew/ Here's our home on the web: www.worshiplabpodcast.com 

Michael and Sam were interviewed by Todd Wright on his show, The Average Everyday Worship Leader Podcast, and so we thought we would gravy-train and release this as a bonus episode. Hope you enjoy it! www.worshiplabpodcast.com 

Todd Wright from the Average Everyday Worship Leader Podcast is trying to take over the show this week. Michael and Sam join him for a discussion about older worship leaders. We realize how absurd the idea of two guys in their early thirties giving advice to people with more experience. Also, Todd's new album is about to drop! Pick it up from iTunes on October 6th, which is also Todd's birthday. www.worshiplabpodcast.com 

This week, Michael and Sam offer advice to younger folks in ministry. www.worshiplabpodcast.com 

We've seen a lot of worship leaders trade in their acoustic guitars for electric guitars. Here's a few tips to keep you from jumping the shark. www.worshiplabpodcast.com 

This week, Michael and Sam are joined by Edward Pingenot for a discussion about revival and spiritual awakening. Are we able to manufacture a move of God?  www.worshiplabpodcast.com 

Nostalgia time. Michael and Sam talk about (mostly) 90's worship songs that they think have held up.  www.worshiplabpodcast.com 

After a delightful listener mail, Michael and Sam attempt to address the topic of volunteer rotation. The key word is "attempt".  www.worshiplabpodcast.com 

Quick update from the guys... Praying for everyone's safety.   www.worshiplabpodcast.com