The Walk: A Devotional Podcast from Worship Leader Magazine

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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“I thought I had my whole plan mapped out. His plan was better.”
In this deeply personal episode of The Walk, Lexi Fromm—President of Worship Leader Magazine and daughter of Maranatha! Music pioneer Chuck Fromm—shares a powerful testimony of disrupted plans, painful losses, and unexpected callings. From law school ambitions to taking the reins of a ministry in the wake of her father’s battle with Lewy body dementia, Lexi’s journey is a raw and Spirit-led look at faith, legacy, and letting go.
You’ll hear about growing up in the epicenter of the Jesus Music movement, singing prayers off a diving board, surviving four knee surgeries, and learning to lead Worship Leader Magazine with both conviction and compassion.
📍 Guest Bio:Lexi Fromm lives in Franklin, Tennessee and serves as President of Worship Leader Magazine. With a background in education and a passion for empowering creatives, she carries forward a legacy rooted in the Jesus Movement while forging a vision for tomorrow’s worship leaders.
🔍 Episode Highlights
🎓 Q: What were Lexi’s original career plans?A: She planned to attend law school and become a children’s rights attorney through Teach for America.

🛑 Q: What disrupted those plans?A: A spontaneous meeting with her father’s board changed everything—and led to her calling.

🧠 Q: What personal struggles has she faced recently?A: Caring for her father through dementia, grieving his loss, and enduring four knee surgeries in one year.

🧭 Q: How does she discern God's will?A: Through daily surrender, “garden walks” of prayer, and remembering Proverbs 16:9.

🎙️ Q: What’s the future of Worship Leader Magazine?A: Digital resources built on timeless truths, podcast curation, and a relaunch of Song Discovery.

💬 Pull Quote
“God didn’t cause my pain—but He’s brought me through it. And He’s still writing the story.”
🔗 Helpful Links
Worship Leader Magazine

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This week on The Walk, worship leader and Christian artist Magen Thurman shares a powerful and deeply personal testimony of surrender, identity, and rediscovering the voice of God in the wilderness.
After years of leading worship and raising a family, Magen stepped away from recording—only to be called back in 2025 with a renewed fire and a deeper understanding of what it truly means to walk with Jesus. Through heartbreak, spiritual warfare, and wilderness seasons, she learned to worship not from the stage, but from the floor of her living room.
🎙️ In This Episode:
Why surrendering her dream opened the door to her true calling

How God spoke through literal dreams after her ministry collapsed

What the wilderness teaches us about identity, trust, and timing

The story behind her song Walk With Jesus

Seeing the Father's love more clearly through raising children

“God didn’t bring me into the wilderness to punish me. He brought me there to get Egypt out of me.” – Magen Thurman
🔗 Helpful Links:
Follow Magen Thurman on Instagram

Listen to her music on Spotify

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