In this episode, Matt sits down with Dr. Aaron Howard — musician, educator, and leader of the Lipscomb Gospel Choir — for a rich conversation on music, faith, and reconciliation. Together they explore the heart behind Matt’s latest album project and discuss how gospel music and the communal power of choirs can bridge divides, foster healing, and bring people together across cultures and generations. It’s a thoughtful and hope-filled dialogue on worship, unity, and the transformative role of voices raised together in praise.
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S3E8: LIFE & BREATH ALBUM SPECIAL
In this episode, Matt Redman sits down with Gilbert Nanlohy, Ben Wolverton, and Dr. Aaron Howard to unpack the journey behind his new album Life and Breath. Together they explore the creative and spiritual process that went into shaping the project—from the earliest sparks of songwriting, to navigating studio sessions, to weaving theological depth and cultural insight into the final recordings. The conversation dives into how collaboration, worship, and intentionality intersected to bring these songs to life, offering a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to craft an album that carries both musical beauty and lasting spiritual impact. Plus, hear an exclusive first listen of some of the brand-new songs from the record.
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S3E7: SONGWRITING SPECIAL WITH JASON INGRAM, CODY CARNES, AND ETHAN HULSE
In this special songwriting episode, Matt Redman is joined by Jason Ingram, Cody Carnes, and Ethan Hulse for an inside look at their journeys as worship songwriters. From early beginnings to penning songs sung by the global church, they share stories of God’s leading, lessons learned along the way, and what continues to inspire their craft today.
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S3E6: INTERVIEW WITH JONNY ROBINSON AND RICH THOMPSON OF CITYALIGHT
Matt Redman sits down with Jonny Robinson and Rich Thompson of CityAlight for a conversation on crafting worship songs that are both theologically rich and deeply rooted in Scripture. Together, they unpack the importance of writing lyrics that reflect the beauty of God while maintaining scriptural integrity, and how they invite feedback from trusted church leadership to shape their work. The episode also highlights CityAlight’s newest song, written with Matt to celebrate the anniversary of the Nicene Creed, and explores the ongoing role of historic confessions in the worship life of the church today.
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S3E5: SONGWRITING SPECIAL WITH MITCH WONG AND JESS CATES
In this conversation, Matt Redman sits down with Mitch Wong and Jess Cates to talk about the heart of songwriting for the Church. They reflect on the responsibility worship leaders carry—not only to write songs that resonate, but to teach and shape theology through the lyrics they put on people’s lips. Together, they emphasize that while craft and excellence matter, the greater calling is to remain faithful stewards of truth, surrendering the outcomes to God and trusting Him to breathe life into the songs that serve His Church.
The WOR/TH podcast is all about coming back to the heart and the mind of worship. Hosted by Matt Redman, these worship and theology conversations feature guests who all have one thing in common - a passion to fight for the glory of God in our songs and in our services. This podcast is for worship leaders, musicians, pastors - and anyone with a beating heart to pursue deep, biblical, poetic, relevant worship.