The Walk: A Devotional Podcast from Worship Leader Magazine

What does it look like to walk faithfully with Jesus through success, suffering, creativity, and calling? In this episode of The Walk, Trip Lee opens up about discipleship, worship, and learning to boast in the Lord in every season of life.
Guest BioTrip Lee is a Dove and Stellar Award–winning Christian artist, pastor, and author based in Atlanta, Georgia. A foundational voice in Christian Hip Hop for nearly two decades, Trip has released eight solo albums, authored The Good Life and Rise, and pastored in both Dallas and Atlanta. After reigniting his musical momentum with The Epilogue, Trip is launching BRAG Worship in early 2026—an expression rooted in helping the Church boast in the Lord through culturally expansive, theologically rich worship music.
Episode Highlights
How meeting Jesus at 14 reshaped Trip’s music, ambition, and identity

Why discipleship, rebuke, and real community were essential to his growth

How worship songs function as discipleship, not just emotional moments

The heart behind BRAG Worship and writing songs for the gathered Church

Why lament, honesty, and joy all belong in Christian worship

Pull Quote“Worship songs shouldn’t be divorced from real life. I want people to be honest about how hard life is—and still boast in God.”
Helpful Links
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/triplee/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@triplee116

Website: https://builttobrag.com/

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In this episode of The Walk, host Kurtis Parks sits down with Dove Award–winning worship leader and songwriter Meredith Andrews for an honest conversation about rejection, rest, identity, and learning to live at the walking pace of Jesus.
From her home near Nashville, Tennessee, Meredith shares how seasons of burnout and hiddenness revealed deeper wounds shaped by rejection—and how God met her with healing, rest, and a re-anchored identity in Christ. This episode speaks directly to worship leaders, creatives, and anyone feeling the pressure to stay productive while their soul is tired.
Episode Topics
How rejection quietly shapes identity in ministry

Learning to rest without guilt or fear

Why hidden seasons often bring the deepest healing

Living from God instead of constantly living for God

Untangling calling from productivity and platform

Featured Guest
Meredith Andrews is a Dove Award–winning worship leader, songwriter, author, and speaker based in the Nashville, Tennessee area. She is known for songs sung by churches across the U.S., including Open Up the Heavens, Spirit of the Living God, Not For a Moment, Lamb of God, and Faith and Wonder. Meredith previously served with Vertical Worship and Long Hollow Church and regularly leads worship at women’s and worship leader gatherings nationwide.
She released her first mini-book, Healing the Wound of Rejection, in September 2025. Her upcoming live album, Live From Liberty University (with Liberty Worship Collective), releases April 3, 2026, with the single Prevail releasing February 6, 2026.
Quote from the Episode
“What I thought was rejection, God showed me was actually His protection.”
Links & Resources
Meredith Andrews Website:https://meredithandrews.com
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/meremusic
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/MeredithAndrews
Book – Healing the Wound of Rejection:(Available wherever books are sold)
Upcoming Album – Live From Liberty University (Liberty Worship Collective):Releases April 3, 2026
Single – Prevail (with Liberty Worship Collective):Releases February 6, 2026
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What does it look like to come full circle after 30 years in ministry and music? In this raw and inspiring episode of The Walk, Grammy-winning artist Mac Powell shares what it's like reuniting with Third Day for a 30th Anniversary Tour, the sacred weight of worship, and the surprising joy of rest after decades on the road. From the depth of stage memories to the fire that fuels his calling, Mac invites listeners into a legacy of faith, friendship, and spiritual renewal.
Guest Bio Mac Powell is a Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and worship leader best known as the frontman of the iconic band Third Day. Founded in Atlanta, Georgia in 1991, Third Day became one of the most influential live acts in Contemporary Christian Music, selling over 10 million albums, earning 31 No. 1 hits, and performing on major national platforms like The Tonight Show, 60 Minutes, and the cover of Billboard. In recent years, Mac has led worship at his home church and toured as a solo artist while preparing for Third Day’s highly anticipated 30th Anniversary Tour. With a passion for connecting deeply through music, Mac continues to inspire audiences across generations.
Episode Highlights
Why Mac stepped back from church worship leading and what he learned in the stillness

How the band prepared for the 30th Anniversary Tour after a 7-year hiatus

Which Third Day songs made the cut—and the surprising reason why

The spiritual depth of the Come Together and Worship Tour with Michael W. Smith and Max Lucado

What fuels Mac's joy and calling after decades in music ministry

Featured Quote "It would be hard to continue if it weren't fun. But every night feels different because we know God has specific people there for a reason."
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“We’re not just making art — we’re shaping theology.”
In this deeply honest and thought-provoking episode of The Walk, musician, producer, and hymn scholar Andrew Osenga unpacks the surprising discovery that reshaped his faith: ancient songs still speak today. From his early years in Caedmon's Call to his executive work at Integrity Music, Andrew has always wrestled with what the Church sings — and what it doesn't.
He shares how old hymnals, Anglican liturgies, and honest songs about suffering reconnected him to Jesus after a season of spiritual burnout. You'll hear why songs about doubt, the future, and loving our enemies are urgently needed today, and how Gen Z is leading a revival of ancient rhythms. If you’ve ever longed for worship that tells the whole truth — this is your episode.
👤 Guest Bio
Andrew Osenga is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter, producer, and A&R veteran known for his work with Caedmon’s Call, The Normals, and artists like Steven Curtis Chapman and Andrew Peterson. He currently leads the collective Anchor Hymns, hosts the podcast The Pivot, and serves his community through songwriting, spiritual formation, and Anglican liturgy. He lives in Nashville, TN with his wife and three daughters.
🔍 Episode Highlights
What songs are missing from modern worship?
“We don’t sing about suffering, doubt, or the future. And that shapes how we see God.”

Why hymns still matter:
“Nobody’s making a dime off of ‘Amazing Grace.’ And we feel that difference.”

What drew Andrew to Anglicanism:
A flooded house, an elderly Bible study, and the quiet beauty of written prayers.

Why Gen Z loves liturgy:
“In a world of marketing, old words feel trustworthy.”

What’s next for Anchor Hymns:
A new collection of songs based on Every Moment Holy, funded by a grant from the Lilly Foundation and Samford University.

💬 Pull Quote
“We typically don’t leave church with the sermon in our head — we leave with the songs. And they teach us what we believe about God.” — Andrew Osenga
🔗 Helpful Links
🎵 Anchor Hymns

📖 How to Remember by Andrew Osenga

🎧 The Pivot Podcast

📷 Follow Andrew on Instagram

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📘 Show Notes
What if God gave you seven dreams that changed everything?
In this raw and Spirit-filled episode of The Walk, worship leader and recording artist Skye Reedy (Nashville, TN) shares how God spoke to her through prophetic dreams, Scripture, and the challenges of new motherhood. From touring while pregnant to writing worship songs in the kitchen, Skye reveals how obedience in the wilderness leads to deeper intimacy with Jesus.
💡 Whether you're a worship leader, a mom, or just longing for God's voice, this conversation will stir your faith.
👤 Guest Bio
Skye Reedy is a Nashville-based worship leader, recording artist, and songwriter who has toured with Michael W. Smith and Mandisa, and collaborated with Brandon Lake, Cody Carnes, and others. She is part of the worship team at The Belonging Co and recently stepped into motherhood while preparing for her next worship album.
✨ Episode Highlights
How did seven dreams lead Skye and her family to a new church?

What does it look like to write worship songs as a new mom?

Why is singing Scripture over your life so powerful?

How do creatives protect their hearts in the middle of ministry?

What’s next for Skye’s upcoming worship album?

🔥 Pull Quote
"I just feel on fire like never before... staying close to the Lord keeps worship alive in the wilderness."
🔗 Helpful Links
Follow Skye Reedy on Instagram

Skye Reedy on Spotify

The Belonging Co Church

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