#13: Confessions of a Worship Leader with Jess Mengel | The Wise Table Podcast

What if the biggest struggles in worship aren’t the songs—but the hearts behind them?In Episode 13 of TWT, “Confessions of a Worship Leader,” Shealee sits down with Jess Mengel for a conversation that trades polished answers for real confessions—the kind that usually stay off the mic.We’re talking about pride that creeps in mid-set. Showing up to lead while quietly falling apart. The pressure to perform, to please, to carry moments that feel bigger than you. Jess shares what it actually looks like behind the scenes—the tension, the second-guessing, and the internal battles that don’t disappear just because you’re holding a microphone.They also get into the unspoken challenges of leading people—navigating expectations, opinions, and the weight of responsibility—without losing sight of why worship matters in the first place.This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s the stuff beneath it.Honest. Uncomfortable at times. Necessary.If you’ve ever been on a platform—or wondered what it really costs to stand on one—this episode pulls no punches.Come on over to the Table. Your chair awaits!Songs:"God I'm So Grateful""Slower I Go"Follow & Subscribe for more!