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The Curtis Biswell Show
by Curtis Biswell
I create transformative content, provide coaching for worship leaders, and connect them to churches in need, fostering vibrant worship communities that glorify God."
Episodes
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Songs Express Us: Songs as Sacred Human Work
Songs help us express what words cannot. In this episode, we explore creativity as imaging God, how music gives language to suffering and vulnerability, and how our stories can be transformed into worship and offering.
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Songs Aren't Just Music, They're Theology
What we sing shapes what we believe. In this episode, we explore how songs tell the truth about who God is, who we are, and the gospel we proclaim. Because every song is discipling someone. Part three in the series of the 4 Roles Songs Play in our Lives You can purchase the 5G Reflection Guide...
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Why You Remember That One Song Forever?
Why do certain songs stay with us forever? In this second episode of our four-part series of the Roles Songs Play in our Lives, we explore Role #2: Songs Mark Us—how music becomes an Ebenezer, helping us remember trauma, transformation, and the faithfulness of God through every season of life and...
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Songs Connect Us to God, to Ourselves, and to Each Other (4 Roles Songs Play)
Songs do more than fill the silence — they form bridges. In this episode, I explore how songs connect us to God, to our own hearts, and to one another. From worship gatherings to car rides and quiet moments of prayer, music becomes a sacred language that carries what words alone cannot. This is…
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5G Worship - Five Bars of Faithful Worship
Discover the 5G of Worship — a holistic approach to worship that engages every part of you: head, heart, hands, feet, and voice. In this episode, we explore five key dimensions of worship: The Glory of God, The Gravity of Sin, The Grandeur of Grace, Go, and Grieving. Learn how to live fully...
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Worship Leader Shortage: 5 Mistakes Churches Are Making
Why can’t some churches find a worship leader? In this episode, we unpack what pastors are really saying—and what might be going unsaid. From rural realities and unrealistic expectations to narrow thinking and too many voices at the table, we’ll explore the common challenges and surprising…
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Worship Leader Longevity Part 2
Discover the top 12 lessons I've learned over the past 20 years of worship leading! From knowing your 'why' and seeking mentorship to creating rhythms of rest and investing in relationships, this video is packed with practical tips to help you stay grounded, grow in your calling, and lead with...
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Worship Leader Longevity Part 1
Discover the top 12 lessons I've learned over the past 20 years of worship leading! From knowing your 'why' and seeking mentorship to creating rhythms of rest and investing in relationships, this video is packed with practical tips to help you stay grounded, grow in your calling, and lead with...
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5 Signs Of Spiritual Abuse
Are you caught in a toxic church relationship? While the church aims to guide us toward Jesus, it's still made up of imperfect people, and spiritual abuse can happen. In this video, I share five warning signs that you might be in a spiritually abusive environment. I'll also talk about my personal...
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5 Steps To Onboarding For Success
Building a strong worship team can be challenging, especially if you don't have a solid process in place. In this video, I'll share my journey from adding members without a plan to developing a structured onboarding process that ensures every team member thrives. From gathering key information…
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Content but Never Complacent: A Guide for Growing Ministries
Do you often feel the tension between wanting more for your ministry and being content with where you are? Join us as we explore the vital difference between contentment and complacency and how understanding this can transform your approach to ministry. In this video, we dive into the teachings…
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Portable Theology: Enhancing Worship Through Thoughtful Song Selection
Are you a worship leader struggling with low participation? Join me as I explore how we can improve our worship experience by choosing songs that are musically singable, biblically sound, memorable, and gospel-centered. Discover how to cultivate a thriving worship community by applying these four...
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Scrooged or Stoned? Discover Your Ebenezer Part 2
Join me as I share my personal journey of spiritual healing and transformation. Through the words of Psalms 9:1-12 and Lamentations 3, I reflect on where God was in my story, including a profound moment of comfort during a staff meeting. We explore the significance of remembering, reflecting, and...
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Scrooged or Stoned? Discover Your Ebenezer part 1
Ebenezer. That’s a fun word to say! But what comes to mind when you hear it? Today, let’s explore whether you’re a Scrooge or a stone. We all experience moments of being both, but the key question is: which one will you “raise?” Join me as I share a personal journey that started on my 13th…
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The Disciplined Pursuit of the Middle
In today's episode I explore the concept of living in the present moment. The focus is on avoiding the anxiety that stems from dwelling on the past or worrying about the future. Through cultivating character, competence, and cognitive health within communities, the aim is to empower individuals…
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How’s Your Bod?
In today's episode I unpack Ephesians 4:11-16. Here Paul compares the church with the human body. It is important to realize what our functions are and how we are to serve the whole.
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Leading Worship With Tracks
In today's episode I talk about my new course Leading Worship With Tracks and how it can be a complementary aid to your worship leading. Leading Worship With Tracks Course: https://www.curtisbiswell.com/leading-worship-with-tracks Coupon Link:...
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What’s This Church For? - Our Creed
What is Church? Who is it for? Why do we gather? How do we measure success? These are a few of the questions I want us to be asking ourselves. In today's episode I also share a couple of resources that have helped me answer these questions in my context. The Four Spaces: A Deeper Understanding of...
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Spirits, Megachurches & Mark Driscoll
In today’s episode I share some of my takeaways on the controversial event that transpired at the Stronger Men’s Conference April 12-13 2024. What is our part to play? What can we learn from things like this? How can I help your church? Find out more at curtisbiswell.com
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Redefining Excellence With Austin Ryan
In today's episode I had the privilege of interviewing a mentor of mine. Austin Ryan is the founder of Worship Catalyst. Worship Catalyst Serves churches by training, mentoring and coaching worship leaders and their teams. Their time-tested tools, resources and expertise have helped hundreds of...
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Developing Leaders with Ben Abu Saada
In todays episode I got to sit down with Ben Abu Saada from Grace Church here in KC. He has been in worship ministry for over two decades. I have been impressed with how Grace Church develops leaders through residencies and internships. You can follow him on Instagram @ksgeekman Know What You're...
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What Volunteers Wished Their Worship Leaders Knew
In today's episode I get to sit down with my buddy Daniel Smith. Daniel and I go back many years and have served together in different capacities. He is a gifted producer, engineer, videographer and musician. He shares a unique perspective from a volunteer's point of view. For a link to some of…
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Building & Nurturing Healthy Relationships
In today’s episode I get pretty open about some of the relationships I have had in my years of ministry. I share 10 important things to help in building and nurturing healthy relationships. Free Music Team Handbook https://mailchi.mp/31f38f966995/free-music-team-handbook
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The Danger of Unfiltered Worship with Peter Assad
I had the privilege of sitting down with my good friend Peter Assad. He walks us through some helpful and biblical filters to aid in picking songs to sing over our people. Poems of Grace Unceasing Worship...
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Picking Songs That M.E.L.T.S. With Nathan Reeves
In this episode my buddy Nathan Reeces shares his process for picking and assessing songs for his church. Abiding Dependence Book...
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Contemporary or Traditional?
Do you get the question: "Do you sing hymns or modern worship? I think those types of questions are misguided and narrow minded. In this episode I take a look at what scripture has to say. Colossians 3:16. I also give one example of how this has played out for me.
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The 4D Leader
In this episode I talk about the four main areas of leadership and how to cultivate growth and balance in each area.
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Developing The Leaders Around You
2 Timothy 2:2 gives us a great model to follow in the development of others. I share how this has played out in my context. If you are interested in coaching, send me an email at [email protected]
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Help! I Need Team Members
In this episode I share 7 proven ways to help grow your team. If you would like the free pdf cheat sheet you can download that here: https://mailchi.mp/688f600580e9/7waystogrowyourteam
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How You Can Benefit From A Worship Team Org. Chart
In today’s episode I share the benefit of identifying your org chart as a worship team. It’s not a win if we are doing “all the jobs” but rather learn to give leadership away for the sake of equipping the saints for the work of the ministry. If you want to have a visual aid you can view the…
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What Worship Leaders Wished Their Pastors Knew
In this episode I share eleven things that I feel are important for pastors to be aware of in regards to their worship leaders.
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Worship Leader Math
In this episode I share two simple yet powerful equations we must know to prevent spiritual drought.
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Start With Why?
In this episode I talk about the importance of starting with WHY? or a clear vision for your worship team. If you want to download a free music team handbook you can here: https://mailchi.mp/31f38f966995/free-music-team-handbook. If you want to contact me my email is [email protected].
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Why Worship
This was taken from a session recorded at a conference back in 2018.
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Worship Channel Introduction
My mission is to create transformative content, provide coaching for worship leaders, and connect them to churches in need, fostering vibrant worship communities that glorify God."
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
I create transformative content, provide coaching for worship leaders, and connect them to churches in need, fostering vibrant worship communities that glorify God."
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Curtis Biswell
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