AWI Podcast

Mar 06 2025 16 ep. 37 mins
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Welcome to the Angeles Worship Initiative Podcast! This podcast exists to foster deep and authentic conversations surrounding Christian worship, theology, and the arts. By engaging with a diverse community of worship leaders, Christian artists, theologians, and songwriters, we open up questions and conversations which provide our listeners with tools of thought, hope, and encouragement to equip the Church leaders of today to make a difference in this world!

*Season 2 will continue in March 2025!*

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How do you Shepherd a Unified Culture of Worship? | Ft. Justin Unger & Taylor Cummings

Mar 06 2025 47 mins  
In this episode, Justin Unger and Taylor Cummings discuss the challenges in our modern world of shepherding a unified culture of worship among your team, staff, and congregation. Questions arise of…What does a healthy church look like? What does discipleship in worship look like? How can we be unified with other churches? Justin Unger offers practical advice straight from the Bib

The Art of Biblical Storytelling | Ft. Traci Birge & Taylor Cummings

Dec 12 2024 43 mins  
In this episode, Traci Birge and Taylor Cummings tackle the topic of biblical storytelling, showing how present and powerful stories are within the biblical text. Traci highlights the simplicity yet complexity of biblical narratives–how there are multiple lenses we can glean from and how much closer they can bring us to God. What do these stories teach us about the character of G

Avenues of Worship, Through Preaching | Ft. Coba Canales & Taylor Cummings

Nov 28 2024 49 mins  
In this episode, Coba Canales and Taylor Cummings discuss how preaching is an avenue for worship. Coba encourages us whether it is for thousands or just one person, if God has put a message in your heart, it’s our responsibility to share it. Listen to the full episode to hear more! To learn more about AWI, here’s our website:apu.edu/arts/angeles-worship-initiativeSign up to sta

The Importance of Theology in Worship Songs | Ft. Scott Cunningham & Taylor Cummings

Nov 14 2024 34 mins  
In this episode, Scott Cunningham and Taylor Cummings discuss the great importance of having good theology in the songs that we choose and also write for our congregations. What do they say about God? Are they full of biblical truth? Songs are powerful and memorable, so as worship leaders how can we best equip our congregations to know God and scripture through the songs we sing? W

Avenues of Worship, Through Dance | Ft. Jason Poullard & Taylor Cummings

Oct 31 2024 44 mins  
In this episode, Jason Poullard and Taylor Cummings dig into how dance is an avenue for worship. Jason points out how dance takes all of us, our full body, and how biblical that is. This conversation explores how we can each incorporate this artform into our ministries and services to further engage our congregation and invite the Holy Spirit to move us all. Listen to the full epis

Can the Music Director & Worship Leader Get Along? | Ft. Aretha Scruggs, Zach Rudulph, & Taylor Cummings

Oct 17 2024 36 mins  
In this episode, Zach Rudulph, Aretha Scruggs, and Taylor Cummings discuss the relationship between the Music Director and the Worship Leader. What are their roles? What is each leader in charge of? How can they best communicate, make decisions, and solve problems inside and outside of a church service? Listen to the full episode to learn how you can best improve your relationship

Structure vs. Spontaneous Worship | Ft. The Handlebar Podcast / UPPERROOM & Taylor Cummings

Oct 03 2024 25 mins  
In this episode, Aaron Smith and Rafael Greco from the Handlebar Podcast discuss with Taylor Cummings how to balance structure and “flowing” (or spontaneous worship) within a worship service. Different denominations and people tend to lean a certain way, but what would happen if we welcomed God into the whole process? What if we each planned with purpose, alongside also being o

Avenues of Worship, Through Instruments | Zach Rudulph & Taylor Cummings

Sep 19 2024 38 mins  
In this episode, Zach Rudulph and Taylor Cummings discuss how a variety of instruments, especially the bass, can be an avenue of worship. Through his expertise in church and touring with Andy Grammar, Zach highlights the balance between doing too much and being distracting vs. how to best compliment and enhance a worship set. In addition, they tackle the question of how to separate

Family in Ministry | Ft. Tommy Walker & Taylor Cummings

Sep 06 2024 34 mins  
In this episode, Tommy Walker and Taylor Cummings discuss all about Family in Ministry. From the beauties and benefits, to the challenges and disciplines that come with it. Here, Tommy elaborates on how he personally was raised within ministry, and how his own family legacy continues on within the church. Watch the full video to learn more! Connect with Tommy Walker: https://www.in

Avenues of Worship, Through Vocals | Ft. Aretha Scruggs & Taylor Cummings

Aug 23 2024 33 mins  
In this episode, Aretha Scruggs and Taylor Cummings discuss how singing and being a vocalist is an avenue of worship. Aretha gives vocalists practical tips about how the voice works and how to best take care of it, how to lead vocally as a worship leader, and how to discover your unique voice. Through this video, we hope you walk away feeling more informed about your voice and what