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Undignified

by Patrick Murphy

Undignified is a Podcast about worship, church, and everything else.Join host Patrick Murphy, a Worship Leader and Pastor of over 25 years, and a few of his friends, as we discuss our questions, suggestions, struggles, wins, and failures on the Undignified Podcast.

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Episodes

  1. Is The Holy Spirit Chaotic (Short Set: Episode 7)

    If Sunday feels stressful every single week, you're probably winging it more than you think. I get honest about why so many worship leaders confuse spontaneity with a lack of preparation, and why your team feels the difference before you play the first note. Plus the four questions I ask every...

  2. Sermons Vs. Songs (Short Set Episode 6)

    Sorry, teaching pastors: the sermon outline fades, but the songs your congregation sings will stay with them in hospital rooms and car rides for years. Patrick breaks down the difference between planning a set like a musician and planning one like a shepherd, and the three questions to ask before...

  3. Scripture Vs. Songs (Short Set Episode 5)

    If scripture is optional in your worship leading, Patrick says you're not leading worship, you're hosting music. In this Short Set episode, he breaks down what scripture does in a service that no chorus or transition can replicate, and gives one simple move for putting a verse on your planning...

  4. Your Setlist Is Discipleship (Short Set Episode 4)

    If your setlist is random, your discipleship is random. Patrick makes the case that every worship set is already teaching your church something, whether you planned it or not, and breaks down the difference between a set that moves people emotionally and one that actually forms them spiritually....

  5. 3,300 Worship Leaders Told Us the Truth

    The largest worship leader survey ever conducted in North America just landed, and the numbers are brutal: only 3.4% of worship leaders rate their own mental health as excellent, against 29% of American adults. I break down what's actually driving that gap, plus a line my psychiatrist said to me...

  6. Don't Apologize for the Worship (Short Set Episode 3)

    Patrick shares the exact four-part framework, all starting with S, he uses to decide what to say (or not say) between songs. Plus a real example he uses almost every week, and the traps he tells every worship leader to avoid. I'm Patrick, a Worship Pastor in NYC helping leaders build healthy…

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  7. The Real Reason Your Worship Set Feels Disjointed (Short Set Episode 2)

    Patrick breaks down what he calls transition failure, the invisible reason a strong set can still feel disjointed. He walks through the exact rehearsal drill his team runs every week, plus the one question he asks every worship leader before they're allowed to lead a transition. I'm Patrick, a...

  8. Stop Picking Songs. Start Planning Formation. (Short Set Episode 1)

    Patrick breaks down the gospel arc framework he uses to build a worship set with real movement, not just a strong opener and a big finish. He also gets into the unusual 7am ritual his team commits to before rehearsal ever starts, and why he says it's non-negotiable for anyone leading from the...

  9. President of Walrus Audio Effects, Colt Westbrook, Talks Pedals & The Edge

    Colt is one of my favorite guitar players and the president of Walrus Audio Effects! This episode is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, meaning we’ll receive a small commission if you buy something. 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 💌 Download My Free Content Calendar:...

  10. Church Social Media Guru, Brady Shearer from Pro Church Tools

    Brady Shearer, @prochurchtools, is leading the way in helping Churches create a healthy and functional online presence that gets results. His experience is unmatched, and it was a joy to chat with him. This episode is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, meaning we’ll receive a...

  11. Erik Hoke: How Do Pastors Get Jobs?

    Erik has become the authority on helping pastors make life altering career decisions. This episode is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 📘 Connect With Erik ➡️ website:...

  12. Leading Worship with a Music Director: Brett Pontecorvo

    In this episode, we speak with Brett Pontecorvo, a professional musician and music director in nyc. Brett walks us through what music directors do in a worship setting and how you can start implementing this in your church. 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 📘 Connect With Brett ➡️...

  13. Using Technology In Your Church: Ryland Russell

    Ryland is a worship pastor and a church gear professional. This episode is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 📘 Connect With Ryland ➡️ youtube.com/@rylandrussell ➡️...

  14. Shama Quit Bible College and Became a Comedian

    I loved interviewing comedian and content creator, Shama This episode is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 📘 Connect With Shama ➡️ Instagram…

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  15. Tyler Staton: Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools

    Tyler Staton is not only a good friend, but he is one of my favorite Teachers and Pastors. And, his writing is phenomenal. This episode is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 📘...

  16. Is Deconstruction a Bad Word? (Tim Whitaker, The New Evangelicals)

    I loved talking with Tim about his deconstruction journey, and his desire to follow Jesus. This episode is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 📘 Connect With Tim ➡️...

  17. The Carlos Whittaker Interview: Be Human, See Human, Free Human

    This Carlos Whittaker Interview brought me so much joy and hope. Carlos Whittaker has such a unique story, and he shares it all with us in this interview This episode is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. 📒…

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  18. Emily Lindquist Talks Worship & Songwriting in NYC

    This episode is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 📘 Connect With Jeremy ➡️ youtube.com/@thedronalist ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/thedronalist/ 📘 Connect With Patrick ➡️…

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  19. Passion Worship Leader, Brett Younker, On Songwriting and Worship

    Brett Younker has been a Passion City Church worship leader, leading at church and conferences all over. Today we get to talk to him all about it. This episode is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. 📒 Show Notes...

  20. A Conversation with Jon Tyson's First Worship Pastor

    This episode is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 📘 Connect With Jon ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/jontyson 📘 Connect With Patrick ➡️ Website: http://itspatrickmurphy.com ➡️...

  21. How Do Worship and Prayer Ministry Work Together?

    Emily is a Worship Pastor who has started interactive prayer ministries all across North America, and her unique perspective on how Worship & Prayer work together is inspiring! This episode is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a...

  22. An Honest Conversation Between a Worship Pastor and a Tech Director

    This conversation helps us understand how Tech Directors and Worship Pastors should work together. 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 📘 Connect With Patrick ➡️ Website: http://iampatrickmurphy.com ➡️ instagram.com/thisisundignifiedworship ➡️ instagram.com/patrickmurphy 📘 Connect With Gabe ➡️...

  23. What Does The Church Need to Learn about Mental Health?

    Mental health, rest, and boundaries should be discussed by Christians more often. I am so thankful that author and speaker, Jon Seidl, joined me for today;'s podcast to do just that. This episode is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll…

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  24. How Do We Train New Worship Leaders with Mike O'Brien

    Mike is a worship leader with 30 years of experience specializing in training and pastoring a vibrant worship community. Mike has a track record of successfully developing hundreds of worship leaders, musicians and, songwriters for the local church, and I am glad to call him a friend. This…

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  25. How Has Social Media Shaped the Church?

    How has Social Media shaped the Church? Nathan Gaddis, a professional Digital Marketer, and former Christian Boy Band Member, walks us through how the Church can love the world through its online presence. This episode is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you…

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  26. Eric Marshall (Young Oceans) Thinks We Should Stop Saying "Worship Music"

    Eric, from Young Oceans, thinks we should stop saying "worship music", and his reasoning is pretty solid! This episode is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 📘 Connect With Patrick...

  27. 2 Pastors Talk About Race, Culture, and Worship

    This is an important conversation about Race, Culture, Worship, and Church Planting with my good friend, Macho. This episode is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 📘 Connect With...

  28. Loving Artists, Social Justice, and Leaving Worship Ministry with David Gungor (The Brilliance)

    David Gungor is a Pastor, Artist, and Advocate. His band, The Brilliance, writes thought-provoking songs that lift the name of Jesus while challenging and uplifting anyone in any context. In this episode, he shares with us his thoughts on paying musicians, leaving a worship role, putting family...

  29. Welcome to the Undignified Podcast - MY STORY - Episode 1

    Welcome to the Undignified Podcast. My name is Patrick, and let me start by sharing my story with you. I have been leading worship since I was 13. I am now a 40-year-old Worship Pastor who has been planting churches in NYC for the past 17 years. Take some time to get to know me, and stick around...

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Undignified is a Podcast about worship, church, and everything else.Join host Patrick Murphy, a Worship Leader and Pastor of over 25 years, and a few of his friends, as we discuss our questions, suggestions, struggles, wins, and failures on the Undignified Podcast.

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