Well, we had a good run, but all mediocre things must come to an end. This will be the final episode of WLP. Michael explains his transition from Houston's First into his new position, the guys discuss whether or not the show has served it's purpose, and some other final thoughts. We hope you've enjoyed it as much as we have. Please write in and tell us what the show has meant to you. Stay in touch: Michael's email is [email protected] Sam's email is [email protected] www.worshiplabpodcast.com 

In addition to whining about keyboards being hidden in piano shells, Michael and Sam have a conversation about pastoral care and specifically about hospital visits.  www.worshiplabpodcast.com 

As a part of the ongoing discussion about how to define a "win" for worship services, Sam leads a conversation about worshipping with our head, heart, and hands. www.worshiplabpodcast.com

This week, the guys give a crash (and we mean crash) course in scales and modes. We hope it helps.  www.worshiplabpodcast.com 

Michael and Sam start sounding like Ebenezer Scrooge on this episode where they countdown the top 20 worst Christmas songs of all time. Ho ho ho... Now I have a machine gun. www.worshiplabpodcast.com 

Michael and Sam countdown their top 20 favorite Christmas songs of all time. Merry Christmas! www.worshiplabpodcast.com 

Paul Baloche joins the guys this week for a conversation that covers a wide range of topics. Paul has a great heart for the Lord and for church musicians. We hope you enjoy it! Check out http://www.leadworship.com if you haven't yet and be sure to get a copy of Paul's latest release "For Unto Us (Christmas Worship Live from London)". Info here: http://smarturl.it/ForUntoUsChristmas  As always, reach out to us via our home on the web: www.worshiplabpodcast.com 

Liz Trask joins the guys this week for a conversation about Singers - a small choir that leads with the band at Houston's First. Liz shares her approach to leading that group and some of the benefits of having a vocal ensemble on the platform with a contemporary band.  www.worshiplabpodcast.com 

Cynicism is a common problem among church musicians, and Michael and Sam aren't immune its siren song. Here are some practical ways to help protect your ministry from the often-inescapable pit of cynicism.  www.worshiplabpodcast.com 

This week, Sam and Michael work their way through a list of pet peeves - things that congregants find annoying about their worship leaders. Meh, what do they know?! www.worshiplabpodcast.com