Release the Sound — A Podcast on Prophetic Worship
Roma Waterman
We are living in a crucial moment in time where worship has a strategic part to play in seeing God’s kingdom on earth as it is heaven. As a worship leader, song...
Heaven's First Carols: The Prophetic Songs of Advent
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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
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Finding Sacred Rest in the Busy Season: Wisdom From the Christian Mystics
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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.
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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!
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Building a Thriving Worship Community with Tim Koh
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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!
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Revival in India: How God Is Releasing The Unique Sound of India
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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!
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Worship & Grieving: Luke Taylor on Worship, Lament, and Prophetic Expression
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Is there a place for lamenting in worship?
Luke Taylor is the creative arts pastor for Hope Unlimited Church on the central coast NSW. Under the leadership of Mark and Darlene Zschech, Luke plays a vital role in worship and pastoral care both locally and globally as part of Hope UC Worship.
With a deep-rooted history in worship ministry that traces back to his childhood in a family-run church, Luke has dedicated over a decade to serving his community and fostering the growth of worship across multiple church sites. Known for his humility and dedication, Luke is committed to developing prophetic and creative expressions of worship that resonate with and serve the needs of his community. His journey through personal trials has further enriched his ministry, allowing him to lead with compassion and a profound understanding of worship's healing power.
Here’s What We Discussed:
00:00 - Luke’s background and Hope UC
06:33 - Community service over role recognition in worship ministry
08:08 - Facilitating prophetic worship
17:19 - Using tracks in worship while maintaining spontaneity and flow
28:45 - Navigating loss and the role of worship and community in grieving
34:56 - Lament in worship songs and creating a space for expressing sorrow and hope
42:40 - The keys to writing songs of worship
Connect with Hope UC
Find them on Instagram, Facebook, and their website: https://hopeuc.com
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!
About Release the Sound — A Podcast on Prophetic Worship
We are living in a crucial moment in time where worship has a strategic part to play in seeing God’s kingdom on earth as it is heaven. As a worship leader, songwriter, and founder of an online school, Roma Waterman has the privilege of raising up what she calls God-artists all over the world in the prophetic and creative, to discover together the transformation only Jesus can bring to lives and communities all over the world.
Release the Sound — A Podcast on Prophetic Worship aims to help you understand and flow in the power of Holy Spirit Led worship in your church and in your own private worship time. In this podcast, you will get a big dose of theological foundations, personal stories, and practical applications you can implement straight away to activate the power of prophetic worship that can bring healing, breakthrough and deliverance in your communities and personal life!