The Matt Gaskin Interview

In this episode, I sit down with Matt Gaskin, worship leader at The Mount Church in Keller, Texas, to talk about the convictions that quietly shape a Sunday gathering and the kind of worship leadership that serves people instead of chasing trends.Matt shares his story from pastor’s kid to worship pastor, including seasons of doubt, the mentors who discipled him, and the “life-on-life” leadership that formed his character as much as his musicianship. From there we dig into his practical philosophy for planning worship: Isaiah 6 as a pattern of revelation and response, and a simple weekly commitment to sing about God’s holiness because that’s what Scripture shows happening around the throne of God.We also tackle the questions churches keep bumping into: how to blend hymns and modern worship, why “worship wars” are mostly self-made, and how Colossians 3:16 gives us a better rubric for song selection than style preferences or internet debates. Matt explains how he evaluates lyrics for biblical faithfulness, how to think about songs written by artists you may disagree with, and why humility sometimes means singing what isn’t your favorite for the good of the room. Then we end on a lighter note with rapid fire worship hot takes and a surprisingly serious segment on coffee brewing, travel kits, and why Keurigs need to retire.