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God is Going to Give Me More: Surrender, Success, and the Heart of Worship with Pastor Keith Newton
In this episode of the Worship Afterisms Podcast, host Chris August sits down with Pastor Keith Newton for a deeply insightful conversation on the power of music, spiritual alignment, and authentic worship.Pastor Keith shares his personal journey into music and church musicianship, reflecting on how music continues to serve as an anchor for his peace and alignment with God. Together, Chris and Pastor Keith explore the profound concept that our creative gifts act as our own healing platform—a continuous, sacred thread keeping us close to God!
In this episode, we dive into:
* The War of Surrender: What God is currently teaching Pastor Keith about surrender, and how our human nature often clashes with our desire to fully yield to Him.
* The Truth About Success in Music: What real impact looks like beyond the stage and what truly defines an impactful musician and worshiper.
* Heart Posture: The critical importance of carrying the correct heart and posture when operating in our God-given gifts.
* The Musician Shed Movement: Pastor Keith’s vision and passion behind his initiative, The Musician Shed, and the imperative of using our gifts strictly for their divine purpose.
* Personal Worship Afterism: Pastor Keith leaves us with a powerful, personal "Worship Afterism" that will challenge and inspire your daily walk.
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7 Oct 2026
Leading Worship Beyond Emotionalism: with Asa Barnes
In this episode of the Worship Afterisms Podcast, host Chris August sits down with worship leader and artist Asa Barnes for an open, honest, and powerful conversation on the realities of ministry, identity, and leadership.Asa shares his early beginnings in worship and music, exploring how musical expression articulates deep spiritual truths well beyond words. Together, Chris and Asa dissect the fine line between true worship leadership and simply crafting an emotional experience. Asa also opens up about his journey on American Idol and the crucial lessons he took away from the spotlight.We further cover how we easily confuse what we do with who we are, and navigating our true identity outside of a ministry title. We then have a candid conversation About navigating spiritual dryness, recognizing the specific weapons used against leaders, and overcoming battles in the mind. Asa then gets honest about the real price of leadership and discusses with us the responsibility that leader have to deeply know and stand on Scripture.However, we don’t stay completely serious, Asa takes on our signature lyric memory game, Good Save. Can he make the save? Last but not least we take a look at what’s on the horizon for Asa and he concludes with his personal Worship Afterism.Listen now on your favorite platform or watch the full conversation on YouTube!Connect with Worship Afterisms:Be sure to subscribe and leave a review if this episode encouraged you!🎧 Listen on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...🎧 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/38tzUWa...Make sure to Follow Us Instagram: @worshipafterisms TikTok: @worship.afterisms YouTube: Worship Afterisms Follow Our Guest @asa_barnes_music Sponsors and Partners Recognition:Outsiders Social Club Partner Recognition:Defy-n-ytionHere are ways to Donate:Merch shophttps://www.bonfire.com/store/worship...Cup of Love Donations https://buymeacoffee.com/worshipafter...Amazon Wish List https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls...
16 Sept 2026
This Is Not Who You Are : Rebuilding Identity and Finding Balance with Doris Donley
In this raw and refreshing episode of the Worship Afterisms Podcast, host Chris August sits down with rising gospel artist Doris Donley for an unfiltered look into her life, faith, and artistry. Doris traces her journey back to her earliest days singing as a young girl, sharing the pivotal moment in college at age 18 when her entire perspective on worship shifted. She opens up about what God is teaching her in this season, detailing how daily prayer and unwavering consistency form the core foundation of her leadership.Doris also steps into a deeply intimate, vulnerable moment to share her story of reaching a breaking point—confronting a mental breakdown, grappling with anger toward God, and almost stepping away from worship altogether. Through that trial, she discovered how our deepest struggles can transform into powerful testimonies designed to serve and heal others.The conversation tackles the raw realities of ministry, exploring what no one teaches you about being a worship leader, recounting a few hilarious worship fails, and dissecting the subtle dangers leaders face in today’s culture. Doris also reflects on maintaining balance while navigating her rise in the gospel industry and uncovers who she is becoming outside of the worship stage.It’s not all heavy, though! Chris puts Doris to the test in our signature game, Good Save, challenging her to remember the song lyrics worship leaders forget most. Finally, Doris reveals her personal Worship Afterism and gives us an exclusive preview of what’s coming next in her journey.Listen now on your favorite platform or watch the full conversation on YouTube!Connect with Worship Afterisms:Be sure to subscribe and leave a review if this episode encouraged you!🎧 Listen on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...🎧 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/38tzUWa...Make sure to Follow Us Instagram: @worshipafterisms TikTok: @worship.afterisms YouTube: Worship Afterisms Follow Our Guest @dorisdonleySponsors and Partners Recognition:Outsider Social Club KC Partner Recognition:Defy-n-ytionHere are ways to Donate:Merch shophttps://www.bonfire.com/store/worship...Cup of Love Donations https://buymeacoffee.com/worshipafter...Amazon Wish List https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls...
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