Brave Worship - For Women In Church Leadership, Music And Songwriting

Matt Lopez shares with our Writing Club about his experience working with Bethel Music, the nuances of publishing, and why publishing is important to the songwriter. Matt Lopez is Bethel Music Director of Publishing Admin and Digital Rights. Having worked with the label for several years, Matt is passionate about creativity in the Church and using his gifts to see revival in this generation. The Writing Worship hosts for this episode are:Eric NordhoffNick MorrowEmily WeeksTake the Songwriter Personality TestThis simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com  Apply for the Writing Club- New songwriters joining every month. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead Writing WorshipWriting Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit

Tony Wood shares his own story and practical songwriting tips from our 2022 annual Writing Worship Conference. Tony is a veteran songwriter in Christian music. With over thirty(!) #1 hits, Tony is one of the most celebrated writers in the history of the genre. Beyond songwriting, Tony has a passion for family, teaching, and sharing the wisdom he’s gained from his decades in the music industry. The Writing Worship hosts for this episode are:Eric NordhoffNick MorrowEmily WeeksRachael Thomas (with baby in hand)This simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com  Apply for the Writing Club- New songwriters joining every month. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead Writing WorshipWriting Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit

Chris Cleveland shares with our Writing Club about his journey as a CCM artist, his songwriting best practices, and what “success” looks like in his own life. Chris is the founder and lead singer of the band Stars Go Dim. He’s had success as both a radio artist (“You Are Loved”) and as a writer for other artists. Chris has a passion for authenticity in Christian music, writing and recording, and pouring into the next generation. The Writing Worship hosts for this episode are:Eric NordhoffNick MorrowEmily WeeksRachael Thomas (with baby in hand)Follow us on Facebook and InstagramJoin the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the  Writing Worship BookWriting Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.This simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room.  Visit SongwriterPersonalityT

The Writing Worship Team is taking over the Brave podcast from now on.  In this episode, the team discusses the value of the Writing Worship Community to all of their lives.  And, we get to hear from acclaimed singer/songwriter and worship leader, Christy Nockels, who taught on “Writing From a Place of Rest” at our 2022 annual Writing Worship Conference. Christy is a veteran in Christian music, from her early days in the band Watermark, her days leading with Passion, and a long career of writing and solo releases. Beyond music, Christy has a heart for family, spiritual health, and sustainable rhythms in life with Christ. You can find Christy's book The Life You Long For on Amazon now.The Writing Worship hosts for this episode are:Eric NordhoffNick MorrowEmily WeeksRachael ThomasApply For The Worship Songwriter Mentorship- Led 3x per year (January, May, and September) Apply for the Writing Club- New songwriters joining every month. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Join the Writing Worship Communit

In this podcast, Eric and Krissy sit down with Todd Fields, the creator of Worship Circle - an important resource for worship leaders. He shares how God has ministered to his own heart recently and is about to release music to share more of that part of his story.  We became fast friends and made an instant connection over coffee at the podcast table. Worship Circle exists to let worship leaders know that they are loved and that they are not alone.  Sign up now for new Worship Circle groups starting this summer.

Long time Brave and Writing Worship songwriter, Corrina Jayne, is gaining momentum with her songwriting and singing.  She shares her journey so far as an independent worship songwriter, worship leader, and Christian artist. You can connect with Corrina on Instagram, Facebook, and her website. Follow us on Instagram.Follow us on Facebook.Join the Brave Worship Community.

One of the best ways to grow as a songwriter is to analyze a popular song to discover what makes it great. That's exactly what we're going to do this week - we're going to break down BLESSED BE YOUR NAME by Matt Redman using a valuable technique we teach in the Worship Songwriter Mentorship and in the Writing Worship curriculum, called Song Mapping. Emily Weeks and Krissy Nordhoff teach us the basics of song mapping and then tear apart this classic worship song together.Follow us on Instagram.Follow us on Facebook.Join the Brave Worship Community.

We finish 100 episodes.  We look back and look forward with a bunch of congratulations surprises mixed in!Links mentioned in this episode:BraveWorship.com/DonateBraveWorship.com/EventsSongBarn.comWritingWorship.coFollow us on Instagram.Follow us on Facebook.Join the Brave Worship Community.

Kevin Winebarger dedicates his life to helping Christian artists grow: spiritually, musically, and in ministry. He and his wife, Jessica, run Courage Studios out of Charlotte, NC, and serve clients all over the world.Many artists have bigger dreams than their discipline and bigger callings than their clarity on how to get there. Kevin leads his clients through an intentional, individualized process by helping them clarify their artistic endeavors and desires and what God’s put in their hearts.He helps artists in 3 main ways...1) Branding & Refining their artistry and setting them up with cowrites that elevate and focus their artistic communication.2) Producing music with them that's exactly on target with who they are and what they’re looking to share (with musical honesty and authenticity is top priority).3) Empowering them with doable, practical tasks and a game plan to grow their artistry and to steward their audience - through excellent marketing.Kevin is an inspiring person to talk to.  We can&a

Brett Perkins joins Eric for a conversation about developing a church worship songwriting culture.  We also discuss the challenges and opportunities that open up when releasing music as a church worship team.  ABOUT BRETT:Brett Perkins is a songwriter and worship leader from rural West TN. Growing up, sports and outdoors is all he knew, but over time music became a passion. For the past 10 years, Brett has traveled the country leading worship at various camps, events, and churches. In a world where truth is relative and clarity is (seemingly) absent, Brett has given his life to writing and leading clear truth for people to cling to and proclaim. Brett is the founding member of the band, Journey Worship Co, and serves as the worship pastor at The Journey Church in Lebanon, TN, where he lives with his wife, Megan, and three boys - Keaten, Griffey, and Louis.

Songwriter, Nick Morrow from Mountaintops Music, joins Krissy and Eric to talk about what it was like to pastor a church and lead worship at the same time.  And, what it has been like moving his family from Indiana to Nashville and this new season of writing songs full time.   You can also listen to Nick's podcast, The Secret Chord Podcast.Register for the Writing Worship Conference - September 20-22, 2021 in Thompsons Station, TN.

Dave Taylor (80/20 Music) and Eric Nordhoff (Writing Worship Co-Founder) share the most important marketing tactics we can implement in order to have the greatest reach and exposure for our songs in 2021. We're going to focus on how to increase your song's chances for success on the streaming platforms (Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, etc.). you will learn how to promote your own music successfully on the DSPs and gain more exposure, make a greater impact, gain more listeners and streams than you have been able to get on your own. If you release your own songs and music, this conversation is for you!  Check out the Music Streaming Course and the limited-time Mentorship! Use the coupon code at checkout DAVE25 to get 25% off the self-guided course. Join the Mentorship by August 10th through this link for 25% off. Register for the Writing Worship Conference - September 20-22, 2021 in Thompsons Station, TN.

Krissy talks with an up-and-coming singer-songwriter Katy Nichole about the music she's writing and about to release.  Also, Krissy shares the Brave purpose statement and so much more.  This episode is jam-packed with goodness. Get tickets for the Writing Worship Conference. Register for the Writing Worship Conference - September 20-22, 2021 in Thompsons Station, TN.

Krissy and Eric talk more about the values of Brave and Writing Worship. Apply for the next Worship Songwriter Mentorship.Get tickets for the Writing Worship Conference - September 20-22, 2021Caleb Holgerson with Worship Leader Coaching has a new book for worship songwriters, called House Music: Prompts For The Worship Songwriter.  House Music contains over 100 prompts for the worship songwriter. It will allow you to write more songs for your church, amplify the praises of your people, and grow in your knowledge of God, all while sharpening your craft. Follow Worship Leader Coaching on Instagram.Follow Writing Worship on Instagram.Follow Brave Worship on Instagram.Join our Writing Worship Community for Songwriters on Facebook.Join our Brave Worship Women on Facebook.Register for the Writing Worship Conference - September 20-22, 2021 in Thompsons Station, TN.

Krissy and Eric Nordhoff co-host this episode.  Krissy talks to the "girls" - Emily Weeks, Rachael Thomas and Stacy Riddle - about how the Brave EP Live recording went.  Go behind the scenes.  And, Eric interviews our VIP attendee and donor - Cheyne and Katrina Stilwell about what led them to support Brave during this season.You won't want to miss this episode - jam-packed with goodness.Join us for the Writing Worship Conference Live - September 20-22, 2021.  Get your Early Bird tickets now by using the code EARLYBIRD at checkout! Follow us on Instagram.Follow us on Facebook.Join the Brave Worship Community.

Krissy Nordhoff reflects back to 2019 and all the way up to present-day together with her "pillar" during this season - Amanda Blankenship.  2019 - 2021 was a season of travel (to Ireland) with Ray and Denise Hughes.  Also, listen to how God prepared us for the pandemic of 2020 moving our coffees and events online.  Hear about the tremendous growth of Writing Worship and the Worship Songwriter Mentorship during this time.  Great things are ahead, but it sure is beautiful to look back and celebrate all that God has done over the past 10 years! We are fully funded for the EP project!!!  And, there are still tickets available to attend our recording live.  Visit BraveWorship.com/Donate and learn how to get Livestream tickets ($10) and get tickets to the live event ($25/person).   We hope you can join us on April 19 at 7 pm CST just south of Nashville!Save the date!  Brave Worship Conference Live - September 20-22, 2021. Early bird tickets go on sale soon.Follow us on Instagram.Follow us on Facebook.Joi

Krissy Nordhoff reflects on the greatest season of growth for Brave through the years 2016 - 2019.  During this season a podcast and conference was launched. Brave embarked on mission trips.  And, the seeds of a curriculum, mentorship, and book were planted. And, sisters, Krissy and Maribeth Dodd reflect on their years founding Brave Worship, the Brave Worship Podcast, and Brave Worship Conference together.Watch the story on YouTube.Watch the conversation between Krissy and Maribeth on YouTube.Will you consider giving to help fund new Brave Worship music?  Visit BraveWorship.com/Donate and learn how to get Livestream tickets, tickets to the live event, sponsor the band or get the VIP treatment at our April 19 recording day south of Nashville!Save the date!  Brave Worship Conference Live - September 20-22, 2021. Early bird tickets go on sale soon.Follow us on Instagram.Follow us on Facebook.Join the Brave Worship Community.

We go back to 2013 - 2016.  This is when Krissy first met Lani Crump - her "Pillar" for Season 2 of Brave. Listen to the stories of the early days as Girls Write Out meetings became more organized and consistent.  Krissy tells the story of Season 2 and then shares a recent conversation she had with Lani.  Will you consider giving to help fund new Brave Worship music?  Visit BraveWorship.com/Donate and learn how to get Livestream tickets, tickets to the live event, sponsor the band or get the VIP treatment at our April 19 recording day south of Nashville!Save the date!  Brave Worship Conference Live - September 20-22, 2021. Early bird tickets go on sale in April.Follow us on Instagram.Follow us on Facebook.Join the Brave Worship Community.

Today, we're talking about new beginnings.  We go all the way back 10 years to when Brave began.  Krissy introduces Julie Keltonic.  Julie was a pillar for Krissy as she began to meet with other female songwriters in town.  Will you consider giving to help fund new Brave Worship music?  Visit BraveWorship.com/Donate and learn how to get Livestream tickets, tickets to the live event, sponsor the band or get the VIP treatment at our April 19 recording day south of Nashville!Save the date!  Brave Worship Conference Live - September 20-22, 2021. Early bird tickets go on sale soon.Follow us on Instagram.Follow us on Facebook.Join the Brave Worship Community.Register for the Writing Worship Conference - September 20-22, 2021 in Thompsons Station, TN.

It's a new season of Brave. Eric and Krissy tell the story of Brave over the last 10 years and what's ahead for our community.Get your ticket to the Live Brave Recording on April 19 by donating at least $50 to help fund the project.Save the date!  Brave Worship Conference Live - September 20-22, 2021. Early bird tickets go on sale soon.Register for the Writing Worship Conference - September 20-22, 2021 in Thompsons Station, TN.