Episode 4: Jesse Crawley // A Narrow Road

11/06/24 • 21 min

Lifestyle of Worship: A Narrow Road
Discover how worship leader Jesse Crawley challenges the conventional notion that worship is confined to perfect performances on stage. In this powerful episode, Jesse shares his journey of understanding that true worship is about humbly walking God's narrow path in every aspect of life.
Drawing inspiration from Matthew 7:14, Jesse reveals how authentic worship emerges from acknowledging our imperfections and need for God's grace. Through personal stories, including a remarkable worship night where planned programs were abandoned to follow the Holy Spirit's leading, he demonstrates how genuine worship often means stepping away from the spotlight and allowing God to take center stage.
The episode highlights powerful moments where the worship team literally stepped aside, placing the cross at the center and joining the congregation in pure, unfiltered worship. Jesse's testimony reminds us that worship isn't about musical talent or leadership positions – it's about living a lifestyle of devoted pursuit of God, both on and off stage.
Ready to challenge your perspective on what true worship looks like? Tune in to this transformative episode that will inspire you to embrace authentic worship in every area of your life.

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Episode 3: Laina Vaughn // Delight in God

Laina Vaughn is our guest today. Laina lives and breathes worship and Jesus and she has a huge passion for missions. She currently is in ministry school in England. She has been involved in leading worship since junior high. She shares her thoughts with us about living a lifestyle of worship by delighting in God and shares some powerful learning experiences as a worship leader and as a student trying to grow in the Lord.
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Episode 5: Rob Matchett // Grounded in Scripture

Jerry Heinold interviews Rob Matchett, from the Lonestar Cowboy Church in Montgomery. But this isn't just about cowboys and horses – it's about living a lifestyle of authentic worship that extends far beyond Sunday services. Rob's experiences, from guiding biblical study trips in Israel and Greece to witnessing profound acts of generosity in Cuba, illustrate how true worship transforms every aspect of life. Rob shares his fascinating journey of leading a unique ministry school that breaks traditional molds, emphasizing hands-on experience.
The conversation delves into the critical importance of grounding your life and your worship in scripture, moving beyond emotional experiences to build a foundation on God's Word. Rob shares powerful insights about trusting in divine guidance and the impact of mentorship in spiritual growth.
Ready to be inspired by a fresh perspective on worship that combines cowboy culture with deep spiritual truth? Listen to this episode to discover how authentic worship can revolutionize your daily life.

Lifestyle of Worship - Episode 4: Jesse Crawley // A Narrow Road

Transcript

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Welcome to Lifestyle of worship Podcast. I'm Jerry Heinold. When I was young, I thought worship could only happen at retreats and at church on Sundays. And over the next last 20 to 30 years, I've noticed a lot of people also think that way. So this podcast is to kind of explore what actually living a lifestyle of worship, not just worshiping on Sundays or retreats or when it's convenient, but actually living a lifestyle of worship. So I'm excited today to have Jesse Crawley here. What