Release the Sound — A Podcast on Prophetic Worship

👉 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xE-umOmC4G0 Host: Roma Waterman Guest: Judd Field — Singer/Songwriter, Session Vocalist, Melbourne Gospel Choir, Creative Director for When God Sings Episode Theme: The prophetic creation of the song Like a Child from Roma’s new project When God Sings—shows how a “single-section” song became a powerful, Spirit-led experience through surrender, collaboration, and spirit-led backing vocals. Plus: the short film-style music video born from a vision of a pilgrim running to the secret place all came from step by step leading by the Holy Spirit, to create a beautiful worship song that is the introduction to the album. If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to co-write with the Holy Spirit, or how a worship song becomes a prophetic encounter, this episode will deeply encourage you — whether you're a songwriter, worship leader, or someone hungry for more of God's presence in creativity. 📖 Here's What We Discussed 00:00 – “No idolatry here”: Worship that redirects adoration to God 00:56 – Roma welcomes you to Release the Sound: the When God Sings series 01:40 – Why this project is a prophetic experiment, not just another album 02:58 – Meet Judd Field and his background (Melbourne Gospel Choir, TV credits, major artists) 04:56 – Song focus: Like a Child — first listen and that “build, build, build” structure 06:50 – Why repeating two sections worked (and why it didn’t feel repetitive) 08:46 – The “finished” paradox: when the song tells you it’s done 10:20 – Holy Spirit vs hype: you can’t replicate anointing 12:30 – How the album ministered to Judd in a tough season 14:03 – Prophetic backing vocals: God “joining” the song and then “singing back” 16:45 – Vocal layers as invitation: from “Your secret place” to “I run to You” 18:48 – The video vision: a pilgrim running to the mountain 21:05 – Hildegard of Bingen: commissioning artists to “draw the vision” 22:40 – Why Roma resisted being on camera—and why it mattered 24:45 – Covering the project in prayer & intercession 26:35 – The prophetic challenge: don’t hold your gifts too tightly 27:40 – “Maybe it becomes complete when the yes comes out of our mouth.” 29:11 – Closing thoughts & invitation to listen to Like a Child   Support the Show:  If God is leading your heart to donate or support the show in any way, please visit https://www.romawaterman.com/donategive for more information. Thank you so much!    🎧 Listen to the full When God Sings album: https://open.spotify.com/album/0xLRXL6RceKAlYeuMC1YwA?si=DTiNU8cVQlC_Z2Px2_3NVA  🎥 Watch the short-film style video for Like a Child: https://youtu.be/tXF75uzvbMU?si=wrXBtSLixL11t92K 🔔 Subscribe to Release the Sound for more behind-the-scenes prophetic creativity   Check Out Roma’s Books Declare Your Day by Roma Waterman – Declare Your Day- 365 Prophetic Declarations for Breakthrough and Victory Prophetic Intercession Prayer Guide: Hearing God's Voice To Pray Heaven On Earth by Roma Waterman Declare: Daily Declarations of Hope For The Modern Soul by Roma Waterman – a beautiful collection of 60 declarations and corresponding artwork.  Secret Spaces - Encounters with God in the Hidden Realm by Roma Waterman SUBSCRIBE and leave a Rating + Review, it helps! Share this podcast with someone who wants to unlock the power of prophetic worship. You can listen to previous episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcasts!

👉 Watch this on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/anc-zc-iOrY   What were the first Christmas songs?    Long before the familiar carols we sing today, three powerful prophetic songs marked the arrival of Christ. In this episode, we dive into the revolutionary song of a teenage girl who defied empires, the breakthrough praise of a priest who had been silenced for months, and the glorious anthem sung by heaven’s hosts.    These ancient songs have shaped Christian worship for over two thousand years and still carry profound meaning today. Whether you're a worship leader, a history enthusiast, or someone seeking deeper spiritual insight this Christmas, this episode will transform how you experience the music of Advent.   📖 Here's What We Discussed 00:00 - Intro: The Original Songs of Christmas 00:54 - Luke’s Gospel and the Songs of Advent 01:48 - The Three Songs of Advent 05:23 - Mary’s Magnificat 07:21 - Zechariah’s Benedictus 11:56 - The Gloria - Heaven's Declaration 14:40 - Personal Reflection on the Advent Songs 16:08 - A Reflection for Worship Leaders 18:23 - The Power of Prophetic Declarations in Worship 19:45 - Outro   Support the Show:  If God is leading your heart to donate or support the show in any way please visit https://www.buymeacoffee.com/romawaterman for more information. Thank you so much!    Check Out Roma’s Books   Declare Your Day by Roma Waterman – Declare Your Day- 365 Prophetic Declarations for Breakthrough and Victory Prophetic Intercession Prayer Guide: Hearing God's Voice To Pray Heaven On Earth by Roma Waterman Declare: Daily Declarations of Hope For The Modern Soul by Roma Waterman – a beautiful collection of 60 declarations and corresponding artwork.  Secret Spaces - Encounters with God in the Hidden Realm by Roma Waterman SUBSCRIBE and Leave a Rating + Review, it helps! Share this podcast with someone who wants to unlock the power of prophetic worship. You can listen to previous episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcasts!

Watch this on YouTube here:  https://youtu.be/sOGGMYOTxEE   As worship leaders and servers in the church, we're entering what can be both the most beautiful and most demanding time of the year.    You know those moments - you're juggling Christmas production rehearsals, planning special services, managing volunteer schedules, and somehow trying to keep your own spirit connected to the true meaning of this sacred season?   If you're feeling overwhelmed, you're not alone. Let’s take wisdom from some remarkable teachers - the Christian mystics - who knew deeply about finding God's presence in both the quiet and the chaos. They have something profound to teach us about staying spiritually alive and nourished during this busy season.   Download the Show Notes here: https://docs.google.com/file/d/1dHmIsZb6DuKo2yNW6uCuU9FS6heMcKBE/edit?usp=docslist_api&filetype=msword   Here's What We Discussed 00:00 - Intro 00:40 - Prayer for Worship Leaders During Christmas Season 02:00 - What To Do When Busyness Overwhelms You 02:49 - The Christian Mystics 04:35 - Understanding Who Christian Mystics Were 06:17 - Brother Lawrence's Wisdom 08:22 - Applying This in Ministry 09:19 - Lessons from the Desert Fathers 13:57 - Three Practical Rhythms 17:12 - Meister Eckhart's Wisdom 19:02 - Mary's Example of Contemplation 20:38 - Closing Prayer 22:08 - Outro   Support the Show:  If God is leading your heart to donate or support the show in any way please visit https://www.buymeacoffee.com/romawaterman for more information. Thank you so much!    Check Out Roma’s Books Declare Your Day by Roma Waterman – Declare Your Day- 365 Prophetic Declarations for Breakthrough and Victory Prophetic Intercession Prayer Guide: Hearing God's Voice To Pray Heaven On Earth by Roma Waterman Declare: Daily Declarations of Hope For The Modern Soul by Roma Waterman – a beautiful collection of 60 declarations and corresponding artwork.  Secret Spaces - Encounters with God in the Hidden Realm by Roma Waterman SUBSCRIBE and Leave a Rating + Review, it helps! Share this podcast with someone who wants to unlock the power of prophetic worship. You can listen to previous episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcasts!

Watch this on YouTube here:     Today worship teams face all kinds of different challenges; Technical constraints, managing volunteer logistics, avoiding burnout, and the list goes on. Tim Koh and I dive into the joys and challenges of cultivating a thriving worship ministry. We discuss how to foster authentic relationships, empower each team member, and encounter God's presence in the midst of imperfect circumstances.   Tim Koh is the worship pastor at a local church plant in the Eastern Suburbs of in Melbourne, Australia. Tim has been in various leadership roles across the years in local churches and leads a creative team amidst a lot of constraints like not having their own building or fixed sound equipment, not being able to soundcheck properly due to sound level requirements in the area, and everyone on team, including himself as a volunteer. He works full time in a corporate high-pressure role, has two beautiful children Tobias and Evangeline, and is married to Vera.   Here’s What We Discussed:   00:00 - Introducing Tim Koh 07:45 - Striving for excellence over perfection in worship 15:00 - The Holy Spirit moving in unexpected ways 19:00 - Building relationships and unity in the team 28:00 - Advice for those who feel overlooked  34:00 - Avoiding burnout  42:30 - Closing prayer Support the Show:  If God is leading your heart to donate or support the show in any way please visit https://www.buymeacoffee.com/romawaterman for more information. Thank you so much!    SUBSCRIBE and Leave a Rating + Review, it helps! Share this podcast with someone who wants to unlock the power of prophetic worship. You can listen to previous episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcasts!   

Watch this on YouTube here:  https://youtu.be/45updYYYOBY   How is God moving in India's churches through local worship? Allen Ganta shares his testimony of witnessing and being a part of his country’s song of worship being revealed. His initiatives to mentor young worship leaders and organize songwriting camps are nurturing a new generation committed to worship; A creative renaissance within Indian churches is happening!  Allen Ganta, one of the most influential worship writers of India, is the Executive Worship Pastor at Hope Unlimited Church, India. He is a prolific Worship Leader Songwriter, and Producer. An artist of consummate skill, Allen has been playing music since childhood and has been involved with Hope UC since its inception.  His love for the ethnic sound has led him to work as director and vocalist for ‘Sounds of the Nations, India’; a musical outfit with a global goal to recapture indigenous components in Christian music. Allan lives in Hyderabad with his incredible wife, Vandana, and two kids Ryan and Asher.   Here’s What We Discussed: 00:00 - Intro 03:10 - Allen’s studies at Hillsong and returning to India  08:28 - India’s unique song 15:10 - Mentorship and raising new songwriters 21:23 - The resurgence of artistic expression in India 23:06 - Balancing structured worship programs with spontaneous expression 28:51 - Allen’s experience with spontaneity in Worship 38:04 - Closing prayer Connect with Pastor Allen Ganta Find him on Instagram    Listen to Nations of Worship  Find them on YouTube and Spotify   Listen to Bridge Music  Find them on YouTube   Support the Show:  If God is leading your heart to donate or support the show in any way please visit https://www.buymeacoffee.com/romawaterman for more information. Thank you so much!  SUBSCRIBE and Leave a Rating + Review, it helps! Share this podcast with someone who wants to unlock the power of prophetic worship. You can listen to previous episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcasts!