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In this episode of the Protect The Altar Podcast, we dive into a powerful and often misunderstood topic: how to gain spiritual authority.

True authority isn’t self-appointed—it’s formed. We unpack how submission, faithfulness, and consistent time with the Lord in prayer are essential pathways God uses to shape leaders who carry weight in the spirit. Whether you serve on a worship team, lead in ministry, or are simply hungry to grow deeper in your walk with God, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to pursue authority God’s way.

🔹 Why submission precedes authority
🔹 How intimacy with God in prayer builds spiritual strength
🔹 The role of faithfulness in carrying lasting authority
🔹 Practical insights for worship leaders and ministry teams

If you’re longing to lead from a place of depth, humility, and spiritual weight, this episode is for you.

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In this episode of the Protect the Altar Podcast, we dive deep into the difference between covenant relationships and transactional relationships in ministry.

So much of today’s ministry culture is built on usefulness, platforms, and outcomes—but God’s design has always been rooted in covenant: relationships marked by commitment, sacrifice, faithfulness, and shared responsibility before Him.

We talk honestly about:

• What defines a covenant relationship in ministry
• How transactional thinking subtly creeps into worship teams and leadership
• Biblical examples of covenant vs. convenience
• Why covenant protects the altar, the people, and the presence of God
• How to evaluate your relationships without becoming cynical or guarded
• If you serve on a worship team, lead in ministry, or are navigating church relationships, this conversation will challenge you to shift from “What can I get?” to “What has God joined together?”

Our prayer is that this episode helps restore honor, loyalty, and spiritual health to ministry relationships—so the altar remains protected.

“Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” — Ecclesiastes 4:12

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Overcoming Pride | Protect the Altar Podcast

Pride is one of the most subtle—and dangerous—traps the enemy uses against the worshippers of God. In this episode of Protect the Altar, we have an honest and pastoral conversation about how pride creeps into worship ministry, how it disguises itself, and how it ultimately threatens the purity of the altar.

We talk about:

• The most common ways pride shows up in worship leaders and teams
• Why humility is essential for carrying God’s presence
• How to guard your heart while stewarding skill and excellence
• Why we use click and tracks in worship—and how to do it without losing sensitivity to the Holy Spirit

This episode is for worship leaders, musicians, pastors, and anyone who wants to serve God with both excellence and a pure heart. Our prayer is that this conversation helps you protect what God has entrusted to you and continue to minister from a place of humility and dependence on Him.

🎧 Listen, reflect, and let God search your heart.
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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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