Hillsong Creative Podcast

In this hilarious and light-hearted episode, we bring you a taste of Worship & Creative Conference, as Nathan Finochio interviews some favourites from the Hillsong music team. Get to know Taya, Ben Hastings, Aodhan King, Jad Gillies and plenty more, from their most embarrassing moments to their beginnings as creatives, songwriters and worshippers.

What is worship? In this episode, we have a conversation with Catrina Henderson, our Hillsong Israel Lead Pastor. Having spent years as a Principal of Hillsong College, she’s also a passionate Hebrew and Old Testament scholar, with a postgraduate degree in Ancient History and a Master of Arts in Ancient History. She unpacks the biblical origins of worship, and what it means for us today as God’s people.

Erwin McManus is an author, futurist, filmmaker, designer, and lead pastor of Mosaic Church in LA, passionate about identity and imagination. Listen as Erwin tears the veil between creativity and spirituality. He shares about his life and evolution as a Christian, writer, and creative in the middle of one of the world’s most prominent centers for creativity and innovation. Learn about his creative process for his new book, The Way of the Warrior, and how a living a life of art and beauty is essential to humanity and inner peace.

Calling all creative teams! In this bonus episode, our team have taken extra time to answer some of your questions — leading creative teams within church, developing creative leaders, casting vision and much more! Rich answers 15 of your favourite questions, with the help of Cass Langton, Autumn Starra, and Vicky Rough. If you want to skip ahead to specific questions, just swipe up on the Apple Podcasts app as you’re listening, and select the question you want to jump to!

To celebrate the new album release by Hillsong United, People, listen to this special bonus episode with Taya and JD. Dive deeper into the new album as they answer some of your questions about introducing new songs, worship leading, finding your grace zone and more. You won't want to miss this hilarious and helpful episode!

In this episode, our host Rich Langton walks us through ten essential attributes of a creative leader. Listen to practical insight for any creative wanting to have a positive impact in their sphere of influence. Take note of some challenging questions you can ask yourself, to lay the foundation for both personal and team development. Afterwards, don’t miss out as Rich & Cass answer some of your questions. P.S. this is the last episode of Season 4, we’re taking a short break and Season 5 will be starting in a few short weeks. Also, make sure to subscribe and stay tuned for a bonus episode during the break.

Amanda Lindsey Cook invites us into a conversation on her life and journey the past few years. In this vulnerable episode, Amanda talks about the art of discovery and awakening from pain, which inspired her newly-released album House on a Hill. Be inspired as Amanda discusses the value of vulnerability in songwriting and worship, and the importance of having an integrated, authentic soul in your creativity.

Listen to Hannah Hobbs talk to artist Leanne Thomas, about progressing into a creative career. Leanne is a professional painter with great expertise on the art of developing your craft and finding gold in your everyday, ordinary life to inspire creativity. Make sure to stay tuned for the extended Q&A segment afterwards, where Rich & Cass Langton and Autumn Hardman take plenty of time to answer YOUR questions.

In this panel of a lifetime, Hannah Hobbs chats to Bobbie Houston, Amanda Cook, Joel Houston and Laura Toggs about the God ideas and the edge of the prophetic in our creative quests. Listen to the panel discuss how the quiet spaces of their lives and the conviction truths of the gospel fuel and maximise their prophetic edge in creativity. If you’re constantly chasing after the new thing, this episode will show you how to release yourself to create from a place of simplicity and curiosity, remembering instead timeless revelations that simply need a fresh perspective.

As creatives, what does it take to fulfill the call on our lives? Muchiri (Mush) is the oversight for Creative Technology at Hillsong Church in Australia. Originally from Nairobi, Kenya, Mush shares the inspiring but everyday lessons that have kept him in God’s lane for over 15 years. In this episode, learn about how we are ALL worship leaders, whether we are singers, production engineers, lighting operators, etc. Listen to Mush talk about the weight of the ministry, pursuing our dreams, burnout, and the ability to lead a creative technology team at any capacity. Make sure to stick around after the message for the bonus Q&A segment in Season 4, where Rich and a special guest take time to answer YOUR questions!

Salomon Ligthelm is a world-class filmmaker, once a musician turned visual storyteller. In this episode, Salomon talks about his recent venture into the art of feature films, script writing and his latest film project. He is passionate about creating pieces that explore people’s journeys and telling stories that matter. Learn about his inspiration and creative process, his necessity for cathartic expression, and his quest to make faith and creativity work together. Make sure to stick around after the message for the bonus Q&A segment in Season 4, where Rich and a special guest take time to answer YOUR questions!

Season 4 kicks off with a very special message from Cass Langton, our Global Worship & Creative Pastor. In this episode, get behind the scenes with the Hillsong Creative team, as Cass shares her heart for our team this year. Be ready to be challenged and inspired as she unpacks the five R’s for 2019: risk, resilience, relationship, reverence, revival. Make sure to stick around after the message for the bonus Q&A segment in Season 4, where Rich and a special guest take time to answer YOUR questions!

In Australia and across the interwebs, this is the week where we’re all together! This bite-sized episode will give you all the info you need for Worship and Creative Conference - get the inside scoop from Cass, Rich, & Auts on what to expect this week, and how you can get the most out of Conference. If you’re not coming to Sydney, don’t worry - you can still be a part of it, from wherever you’re listening. P.S. This is the last episode for Season 3, thanks for listening so far and look out for Season 4 coming at you soon! There will be plenty more exclusive interviews with special guests, and a brand new Q&A segment with your host Rich Langton. If you’ve got any questions for our creative team, download the Anchor app on your smartphone to leave Rich a message, and he’ll answer it in future episodes.

Have you ever been inspired to do something, to create, but that’s as far as it ever goes? Tony Irving found himself inspired, but has spent years turning it into action, cultivating his craft, pursuing and unwrapping the creative gift that God has given him. He’s now a world-renowned landscape photographer, and in this episode, he shares insight into his journey and the lessons he’s learnt along the way. If you’ve got any questions for Rich, download the Anchor app on your smartphone to leave him a message, and he’ll answer it in future episodes.

So many people dream and aspire to have their creativity influence thousands, maybe even millions. But what does it really take? In this week’s, we bring back the one and only Chris Tomlin, just as his new album “Holy Roar” is released. In this in-depth interview, Chris talks about his journey so far and the sacrifices he’s had to make along the way. If you’ve got any questions for Rich, make sure to download the Anchor app on your smartphone to leave him a message, and he’ll answer it in future episodes.

Join Julia A’Bell, lead pastor of Hillsong Australia, as she shares how she manages the different seasons of life; from laying down her role as a worship leader to her life as the pastor of Australia’s largest church. She talks about the Holy Spirit’s role in inspiring innovation, and how collaboration, on every level, can bring the most creativity to the table. Make sure to stick around after the interview for the special segment in Season 3, “Psalms of Ascent”, and join the #100daycreativechallenge as we prepare for Worship & Creative Conference 2018.

In today’s episode we chat with Gary Clarke, who is the lead pastor of Hillsong in the UK. He talks about how we, as the Church, need to use the arts to influence and shape the culture around us, and how “seasonal calling” looks attractive, but may not be as valid as we think it is. Make sure to stick around after the interview for the special segment in Season 3, “Psalms of Ascent”, and join the #100daycreativechallenge as we prepare for Worship & Creative Conference 2018.

Fady Hanna, founder and managing director of Flagship Digital, an international communication and marketing strategy firm that is one of Australia’s fastest growing businesses, 3 years in a row. He’s twice been named Young Entrepreneur of the Year, and is on the cutting edge of an industry that prides itself on being cutting edge. He encourages us to dream big dreams, but, as creatives, to focus more on the step-by-step process to fulfill those dreams. Make sure to stick around after the interview for the special segment in Season 3, “Psalms of Ascent”, and join the #100daycreativechallenge as we prepare for Worship & Creative Conference 2018.

What is the enemy of creativity? Jay Cook, the creative pastor of Hillsong UK, helps answer this and many other questions from his 17 years experience on the team. He shares his insight on the unique challenges, sacrifices, and lessons involved in leading and serving on a creative team. Make sure to stick around after the interview for the special segment in Season 3, “Psalms of Ascent”, and join the #100daycreativechallenge as we prepare for Worship & Creative Conference 2018.

In this episode, we interview Duncan Corby, the Academic Dean of Hillsong College. He has a Masters in Theology and a passion for worship and art in the Church. With over 20 years experience as a Hillsong College lecturer, he loves helping people develop a biblical faith that is relevant to our modern world. This conversation with Duncan and Rich talks about our responsibility as Christian artists to create meaningful art. Make sure to stick around after the interview for the special segment in Season 3, “Psalms of Ascent”, and join the #100daycreativechallenge as we prepare for Worship & Creative Conference 2018.