More Than A Worship Leader Podcast

A Pastor’s Heart | Todd Stanley

Todd Stanley began leading worship at the age of 15, and he has served in full-time ministry for over 28 years. The majority of those years were spent as a worship pastor, and leading worship continues to be a part of his ministry.  He currently serves as the Discipleship Pastor at Summit Church in Indiana, PA.
 
Todd's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/t_oddsoul/ 
Todd's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tstanley1299 
Back 40 Leadership Podcast: https://summitpodcasts.church/back40/ 
 
Gary's links: https://linktr.ee/gdurbin 

My Interview with Matt Knabe on the ExEm Podcast

Recently I was interviewed by my good friend Matt Knabe on the ExEm podcast which is put out by Emerge Counseling Ministries. Emerge played a vital role in my healing as I had to journey through divorce. I thought it would be cool to share this conversation I had with Matt, and I'm grateful that he's allowed me to re-post it here. So, here's the interview about how I lived and led through the worst days of my life.
 
ExEm podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/experience-emerge-exem/id1503678830
 
ExEm Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0EXe6iycAIdRE2mGNE5mzB?si=65102d6227fe490e 
 
Gary's links: https://linktr.ee/gdurbin 

Confessions of a Worship Leader | Branon Dempsey

Branon is the founder and CEO of Worship Team Training (WorshipTeamTraining.com) and Worship Team Training University (WTTU.co). With over twenty-five years of leading worship, he works with churches ranging from 500 to 5,000 members. Along with writing music, he's also an author, with 2 books in the works - "Confessions of a Worship Leader," and his soon to be released autobiography "Facing The Shadows." These books will speak to the topic of abuse, whether it's spiritual, emotional, or physical.
 
Branon's links: http://linktr.ee/branondempsey 
Gary's links: https://linktr.ee/gdurbin 

The Power of Discipling Kids in Worship | Yancy

On this episode, I talked to Yancy. She is a worship leader, songwriter and producer of hundreds of songs that make Jesus loud. Her  Dove Award-winning music is all the things kids love and everything adults value. She is a powerhouse at leading and teaching kids from birth to preteen how to worship and creates popular worship resources for churches and homes around the world. This will be helpful for those in worship ministry and kids ministry, but I think it will also be good for any leader in the church.
 
Yancy Ministries: https://yancyministries.com/
 
You can purchase Gary's books here: https://tinyurl.com/MTAWLBooks 

The Complete Worship Leader | Kevin Navarro

In this episode, I talk Kevin Navarro, who is the author of one of the most influential books in my life and ministry - called THE COMPLETE WORSHIP LEADER. Kevin serves as a spiritual director and spiritual formation coach for pastors, missionaries, and Christian leaders around the world. He has also served in worship and pastoral ministry for many years in the local church. His other books include THE COMPLETE WORSHIP SERVICE, and recently, TRINITARIAN DOXOLOGY.
 
Kevin's books: https://www.amazon.com/Kevin-J-Navarro/e/B001KHK5KM?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1670415909&sr=8-1 
 
You can purchase Gary's books here: https://tinyurl.com/MTAWLBooks 

Who Am I? | Gary & Jenny (bonus episode)

In this bonus episode, I wanted to introduce myself for those who don't know me well. My wife, Jenny, interviews me and helps me tell some of my story. 
Our music: http://www.garydurbin.com/music.html 
Books:https://tinyurl.com/MTAWLBooks

#raisedtostay | Natalie Runion

On this episode, I talked to Natalie Runion, or as you may know her, the woman behind #raisedtostay. Natalie is a Pastor’s Kid turned Pastor. She and her family live in Colorado Springs, CO, and she's on staff at New Life Church as Pastor of Women and Creative Pastor of Family Ministry.  Before that she was a worship leader for 20 years in the local church. Recently, she's started an impactful online community called Raised to Stay and her very first book will release in 2023.
 
Follow Natalie here: https://natalierunion.com/ 
 
You can purchase Gary's books here: https://tinyurl.com/MTAWLBooks

Worship and Discipleship | Troy Kennedy

Troy Kennedy is someone I highly respect and look up to, and as you'll notice, has a passion for worship and discipleship in the local church. He's been in ministry for over 30 years, and the majority of that time he was a worship leader for churches, including a season at Saddleback Church with Rick Warren. He and his family have been in the Kansas City area at Westside Family Church for many years, and he's currently the Next Steps Pastor there. I've really enjoyed my time with Troy, and I know you will as well. So, here's my conversation with Troy Kennedy.
 
Troy's church: https://westsidefamily.church/ 
 
You can purchase Gary's books here: https://tinyurl.com/MTAWLBooks

Healthy Identity | Ben Abu Saada

For this very first episode, I've chosen to interview Ben Abu Saada. Ben grew up and resides with his wife Addie and three daughters in the Kansas City area. He’s been a worship leader for the past 25 years and 18 of those years have been at Grace Church in Overland Park, KS.  He’s currently the Director of Worship Arts at that church, overseeing the production, worship, film, and Communications teams. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Ben, as we discuss the ways that, we as worship leaders, can have a HEALTHY IDENTITY.
 
GC Collaborative: https://linktr.ee/gccollaborative 
 
You can purchase Gary's books here: https://tinyurl.com/MTAWLBooks

More Than A Worship Leader Podcast | Trailer

Here's a brief word from Gary about the heart behind the podcast. The first episode and conversation is coming soon in October 2022. You can purchase Gary's books here: https://tinyurl.com/MTAWLBooks