Worship Matters

About Worship Matters

Worship Matters. It really does. It’s why we were created. And so we would do well to learn about matters of worship. The goal of Worship Matters is to help you discover the rich treasures of worship buried in Scripture. Whether you’re a worship pastor, song leader, musician, music director, or simply someone who wants to grow in Biblical knowledge and understanding of worship, I pray that this resource will enrich your life of worship and equip your worship ministry.

Publisher

Joel Field

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

31 Mar 2025

Latest episode

19 May 2026

Latest episodes

10 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 May 2026

   Foundations // Ep.3 - SPIRITUAL SONGS

   Foundation of Worship: Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs In this new series, Joel explores three Biblical foundations of worship from Ephesians 5 and Colossians 3, emphasising the importance of psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs in building a vibrant worship culture. He discusses how these practices can be integrated into church life to foster spiritual growth and community. In this episode... Joel concludes the series on Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs by exploring the meaning of “spiritual songs” in Ephesians 5 and Colossians 3. From prophetic worship and spontaneous songs inspired by the Holy Spirit, to singing in the Spirit and making melody from the heart, this episode unpacks how worship leaders and musicians can cultivate a deeper sensitivity to the voice of God. With practical insights, biblical foundations, and wisdom from Hannah Waters, this conversation encourages worship teams to embrace both the beauty and vulnerability of creating space for Spirit-led worship. RESOURCES ⁠⁠Podcast Show Notes⁠⁠ (https://www.worshipmatters.au/podcast-songs) ⁠⁠Worship Matters⁠⁠ (https://worshipmatters.com) ⁠⁠Ephesians 5:18-21⁠⁠ (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians%205%3A18-21&version=ESV) ⁠⁠Colossians 3:16-17 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Colossians%203%3A16-17&version=ESV)

2. 

   15 May 2026

   Foundations // Ep.2 - HYMNS

   Foundation of Worship: Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs In this new series, Joel explores three Biblical foundations of worship from Ephesians 5 and Colossians 3, emphasising the importance of psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs in building a vibrant worship culture. He discusses how these practices can be integrated into church life to foster spiritual growth and community. Key Topics The biblical basis for Psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs The role of hymns as pre-written worship songs rooted in scripture The importance of new songs in biblical and historical context How worship songs influence church culture and theology Practical warnings for songwriters and worship leaders RESOURCES ⁠Podcast Show Notes⁠ (https://www.worshipmatters.au/podcast-hymns) ⁠Worship Matters⁠ (https://worshipmatters.com) ⁠Ephesians 5:18-21⁠ (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians%205%3A18-21&version=ESV) ⁠Colossians 3:16-17 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Colossians%203%3A16-17&version=ESV)

3. 

   5 May 2026

   Foundations // Ep.1 - PSALMS

   Foundation of Worship: Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs In this new series, Joel explores three Biblical foundations of worship from Ephesians 5 and Colossians 3, emphasising the importance of psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs in building a vibrant worship culture. He discusses how these practices can be integrated into church life to foster spiritual growth and community. Key topics of this episode: Three worship tools from Ephesians 5 and Colossians 3 The role of Psalms in worship Context of the early church and the Tabernacle of David The importance of Scripture in worship and discipleship Psalms = Singing Scripture for: Teaching truth Forming hearts Strengthening faith Building community Ultimate Goal: The Word of Christ dwelling richly in God’s people through song. RESOURCES Podcast Show Notes (https://www.worshipmatters.au/podcast-psalms) Worship Matters (https://worshipmatters.com) Ephesians 5:18-21 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians%205%3A18-21&version=ESV) Colossians 3:16-17 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Colossians%203%3A16-17&version=ESV) Acts 13:2 - The Church in Antioch (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+13%3A2&version=ESV) Amos 9:11 - Restoring the Tabernacle of David (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Amos+9%3A11&version=ESV) Deuteronomy 31:19-22 - Moses and the Song of Israel (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy+31%3A19-22&version=ESV)

4. 

   15 May 2025

   Worship Matters - with SPECIAL GUEST Joel Barber

   Welcome to the all-new Worship Matters podcast! In this series, Joel will be sitting down with worship leaders from across the Church, discussing their personal journey with the Lord, discovering their gifting and assignment, the joys and challenges of pastoring creatives, the privilege and pitfalls of leading congregational worship, songwriting and much more! In this episode, Joel is joined by Joel Barber, worship pastor at Chroma Church in Leicester, UK. Joel unpacks the journey of the last 7-8 years at Chroma, how an intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit is the only way to live and serve, and also drops plenty of wisdom for worship pastors on building culture, raising new worship leaders, choosing set lists and more! If you haven't already, check out Chroma's EP 'Land of Revival' HERE (https://open.spotify.com/album/0g1U4e0W8PdcTyM8wosMy2?si=QdPW67AvQEqnd75nHXRQXw). For more information on Worship Matters, follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/worshipmatters.au), or visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WORSHIPMATTERS.AU⁠ (https://www.worshipmatters.au/)

5. 

   8 May 2025

   Worship Matters - with SPECIAL GUEST Vincent Lang

   Welcome to the all-new Worship Matters podcast! In this series, Joel will be sitting down with worship leaders from across the Church, discussing their personal journey with the Lord, discovering their gifting and assignment, the joys and challenges of pastoring creatives, the privilege and pitfalls of leading congregational worship, songwriting and much more! In this episode, Joel is joined by Vincent Lang, worship pastor at Awakening Church in Europe. Vincent's passion for the presence of God and reaching the lost for Jesus bleeds through every moment of this conversation, and you will be encouraged, equipped and challenged as you listen! If you haven't already, check out Vincent's song, 'All My Oil' HERE (https://youtu.be/klC6eXwDDvw?feature=shared). For more information on Worship Matters, follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/worshipmatters.au), or visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠WORSHIPMATTERS.AU⁠ (https://www.worshipmatters.au/)

6. 

   24 Apr 2025

   Worship Matters - with SPECIAL GUEST David Funk

   Welcome to the all-new Worship Matters podcast! In this series, Joel will be sitting down with worship leaders from across the Church, discussing their personal journey with the Lord, discovering their gifting and assignment, the joys and challenges of pastoring creatives, the privilege and pitfalls of leading congregational worship, songwriting and much more! In this episode, Joel is joined by David Funk, musician, producer, worship leader and Bethel Music artist. David is a church boy through and through, he has a passion for the local church and specifically the development of local worship teams, not in skill alone but also in the pursuit of the presence of God, individually and corporately. If you haven't already, check out David's single, 'Beauty' HERE (https://open.spotify.com/album/144FnGZHd2nJyXuY0wsUfv?si=FzOY1BvnQNqJFZ7OeSSRVQhttps://open.spotify.com/album/144FnGZHd2nJyXuY0wsUfv?si=FzOY1BvnQNqJFZ7OeSSRVQ). For more information on Worship Matters, follow us on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/worshipmatters.au), or visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠WORSHIPMATTERS.AU⁠ (https://www.worshipmatters.au/)

7. 

   17 Apr 2025

   Worship Matters - with SPECIAL GUEST Hannah Waters

   Welcome to the all-new Worship Matters podcast! In this series, Joel will be sitting down with worship leaders from across the Church, discussing their personal journey with the Lord, discovering their gifting and assignment, the joys and challenges of pastoring creatives, the privilege and pitfalls of leading congregational worship, songwriting and much more! In this episode, Joel is joined by Hannah Waters, a powerful and anointed worship leader at Bethel Church, Redding CA. Hannah shares her journey from growing up in a revival culture, finding her way back to the Lord and the church, travelling across the world to BSSM, not making the worship team, to now leading that same worship team and ministering to the Lord and leading others into His presence around the globe. In this conversation, you'll not only love listening to Hannah's heart and humour, you'll glean from her ability to navigate worship songs and spontaneous moments, her wisdom in leading creatives, and her intimacy with the Holy Spirit to shepherd a room in worship. If you haven't already, check out Hannah leading "All is For Your Glory / Center" at Bethel on YouTube (https://youtu.be/-AOKM9wsSss?si=x8LkYqtZMre4sdL0). For more information on Worship Matters, follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/worshipmatters.au), or visit our website: ⁠⁠WORSHIPMATTERS.AU⁠ (https://www.worshipmatters.au/)

8. 

   10 Apr 2025

   Worship Matters - with SPECIAL GUEST John Fajuke

   Welcome to the all-new Worship Matters podcast! In this series, Joel will be sitting down with worship leaders from across the Church, discussing their personal journey with the Lord, discovering their gifting and assignment, the joys and challenges of pastoring creatives, the privilege and pitfalls of leading congregational worship, songwriting and much more! In this episode, Joel is joined by John Fajuke, a worship leader at Bethel Church, Redding CA. John's journey with the Lord, his sensitivity to the Holy Spirit, and authority to lead a room in worship is a deep well of wisdom. There are so many gems in this conversation, so lean in! If you haven't already, be sure to check out John's song, "All Praise Be" - on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/track/34O0utaBciaksJOp4Afywh?si=bc7ba5f786144564) or on YouTube. (https://youtu.be/j-vUIsBeu00?si=yFDKuU_6IY7zrzNX) For more information on Worship Matters, follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/worshipmatters.au), or visit our website: ⁠WORSHIPMATTERS.AU⁠ (https://www.worshipmatters.au/)

9. 

   3 Apr 2025

   Worship Matters - with SPECIAL GUEST Peter Mattis

   Welcome to the all-new Worship Matters podcast! In this series, Joel will be sitting down with worship leaders from across the Church, discussing their personal journey with the Lord, discovering their gifting and assignment, the joys and challenges of pastoring creatives, the privilege and pitfalls of leading congregational worship, songwriting and much more! In this episode, Joel is joined by Peter Mattis, the Worship Community Pastor at Bethel Church, Redding CA. Peter's wealth of wisdom - gleaned from many years of walking with Lord - has been such a gift to us, and so we're excited to share this conversation with you! If you haven't already, make sure you listen to Peter's new song, "Praise the Lord (Everything Within Me)" and introduce it to your worship sets! Listen here (https://youtu.be/wipQV5A_iAU?si=9rrCOA7Vzpx2Nk-n). For more information on Worship Matters, follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/worshipmatters.au), or visit our website: WORSHIPMATTERS.AU (https://www.worshipmatters.au/)

10. 

    31 Mar 2025

    The All-New Worship Matters Podcast - PREVIEW

    Welcome to the Worship Matters Podcast! In this preview, you'll hear a clip from the first episode in a new series where Joel sits down with worship pastors and worship leaders from across the Church, to discuss their personal journey with the Lord, discovering their gifting and assignment, the joys and challenges of pastoring creatives, the privilege and pitfalls of leading congregational worship, songwriting and much more!In this episode, Joel is joined by Peter Mattis, the Worship Community Pastor at Bethel Church, Redding CA. Peter's wealth of wisdom - gleaned from many years of walking with Lord - has been such a gift to us, and so we're excited to share this conversation with you! What is Worship Matters? The goal of Worship Matters is to help you discover the rich treasures of worship buried in Scripture. Whether you’re a worship pastor, song leader, musician, music director, or simply someone who wants to grow in Biblical knowledge and understanding of worship, our prayer is that this resource will enrich your life of worship and equip your worship ministry. For more information on Worship Matters, follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/worshipmatters.au), or visit our website: ⁠WORSHIPMATTERS.AU⁠ (https://www.worshipmatters.au/)

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