Hillsong Creative Team Talks

Hillsong Creative Team Talks

A podcast for Hillsong Creative, by Hillsong Creative. Whether you’re a musician, sound engineer, singer, artist, video or lighting team member… think of this podcast as a huge creative team huddle before every weekend! You’ll hear from a few familiar people, and plenty of people you might not know yet, sharing some practical tips & reminders as well as some deeper dives into our Theology of Worship. Join us every week, as we prepare to serve together & lead our church in worship every Sunday. ______ Created by: Caitlin Wall & Gabriel Kelly
 Produced by: JP Starra 
Music by: Michael Harrison & Harry Parnwell
 Artwork by: Yoseph Setiawan & Kristin Mateika Intro by: Shelby Mtsamayi More resources available at https://hillsongcreative.com

Episodes

November 21, 2024 10 mins

This episode is with Jad Gillies and Autumn Starra, sharing some practical tips for approaching Christmas Carols in Praise & Worship, for December and Christmas services.

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Created by: Jad Gillies & Autumn Starra
Produced by: JP Starra
Music by: Michael Harrison & Harry Parnwell
Artwork by: Yoseph Setiawan & Kristin Mateika
Intro by: Shelby Mtsamayi
More resources available at https://hills...

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This episode, specifically for the musicians of Hillsong Church, is with Peter James from the Hills campus in Sydney. Pete has been a key part of Hillsong Church for over 25 years as a staff member and volunteer, and has contributed as a musician to over 40 Hillsong album projects over the years.

1 Samuel 16:23

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Created by: Peter James
Produced by: JP Starra
Music by: Michael Harrison & Harry Parnwell
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October 24, 2024 5 mins

This episode is with Andrina Rijken from the Brisbane Central campus in Australia.

Ephesians 6:12-14
Ephesians 6:16

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Created by: Andrina Rijken
Produced by: JP Starra
Music by: Michael Harrison & Harry Parnwell
Artwork by: Yoseph Setiawan & Kristin Mateika
Intro by: Shelby Mtsamayi
More resources available at https://hillsongcreative.com

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October 10, 2024 9 mins

This episode is with Andrew Threlfo, creative pastor at the Gold Coast campus in Australia.

Luke 2:19

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Created by: Andrew Threlfo
Produced by: JP Starra
Music by: Michael Harrison & Harry Parnwell
Artwork by: Yoseph Setiawan & Kristin Mateika
Intro by: Shelby Mtsamayi
More resources available at https://hillsongcreative.com

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September 26, 2024 27 mins

This interview & message is from 10th July 2024 at Hillsong Conference in Sydney, with Chris Tomlin and Jonathon “JD” Douglass.

Revelation 4
Zephaniah 3:17
Psalms 42:8
Romans 12:1-2
Psalms 51:1-17

Join with us at Hillsong Conference in Sydney or London
https://hillsong.com/conference

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Produced by: JP Starra
Music by: Michael Harrison & Harry Parnwell
Artwork by: Yoseph Setiawan & Kristin Mateika
Intro...

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September 12, 2024 4 mins

This episode is with Katrina Peoples Lugtu from the Hills campus in Sydney. Katrina has been a key part of Hillsong Church for almost 30 years, as a staff member and volunteer, and currently serves in the vocals team & leads the choir.

2 Chronicles 20:21

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Created by: Katrina Peoples Lugtu
Produced by: JP Starra
Music by: Michael Harrison & Harry Parnwell
Artwork by: Yoseph Setiawan & Kristin M...

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A posture of surrender to God.
What would that look like, for me, right now?

This Team Night message is from 21st August 2024, with Annie Garratt, our Hills campus creative pastor.

Romans 12:1
Psalm 139:23-24

Join Hillsong Creative’s team gatherings from Sydney Australia, with Team Night on Demand.
https://hil.so/tnondemand

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Created by: Annie Garratt
Produced by: JP Starra
Music by: Michael Harrison & Har...

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June 27, 2024 4 mins

This episode is with Steve Ollis from the Hills campus in Sydney. Steve and his family have been a key part of Hillsong Church for over 30 years, as a staff member and volunteer, and currently serves in the vocals team.

Proverbs 21:31
Hebrew 11:1

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Created by: Steve Ollis
Produced by: JP Starra
Music by: Michael Harrison & Harry Parnwell
Artwork by: Yoseph Setiawan & Kristin Mateika
Intro by: Shelby...

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June 20, 2024 9 mins

This episode is with Caitie Wall, creative pastor at our Brisbane Central campus in Australia. Caitie’s been a key part of the Creative team at Hills and now Brisbane Central, for over 20 years as a music director, staff member and creative pastor.

Romans 12:1
Psalms 16:8

A.W. Tozer quote

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Created by: Caitie Wall
Produced by: JP Starra
Music by: Michael Harrison &...

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A few quick reminders as we prepare to lead our church in worship for Heart for the Mission weekends. Thank you for serving our church, wherever you are!

  • Begin with Thanksgiving
  • Use Songs that Acknowledge who God is

Matthew 6:9-13
Matthew 18:19-20

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Created by: Jad Gillies
Produced by: JP Starra
Music by: Michael Harrison & Harry Parnwell
Artwork by: Yoseph Setiawan & Kristin Mateika
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  • What is the purpose of corporate worship?
  • How can we keep from getting familiar with Sunday services?
  • What  kind of songs should we be singing in corporate worship?
  • Why is it important for us (as a Creative team) to have an understanding of how we apply the Bible to what we do?

Part of our Theology of Worship series, this episode is with Haydn Nelson (BA, Di...

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May 30, 2024 6 mins

This episode is with Gabe Kelly from the Sunshine Coast campus in Australia. Gabe’s been a key part of the Hillsong Creative team for over 25 years and currently oversees our campus creatives across Hillsong Australia.

2 Samuel 24:22-24

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Created by: Gabriel Kelly
Produced by: JP Starra
Music by: Michael Harrison & Harry Parnwell
Artwork by: Yoseph Setiawan & Kristin Mateika
Intro by: Shelby Mtsama...

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May 23, 2024 7 mins

This episode is with Nigel Nalliah, creative pastor at the Melbourne East campus in Australia.

Acts 16:6-7

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Created by: Nigel Nalliah
Produced by: JP Starra
Music by: Michael Harrison & Harry Parnwell
Artwork by: Yoseph Setiawan & Kristin Mateika
Intro by: Shelby Mtsamayi
More resources available at https://hillsongcreative.com

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What is Worship?
What is Praise?
How to praise and worship?

John 4:1-30
Tim Keller Quote

Part of our Theology of Worship series, this episode is with Ray Badham from the Hills campus in Sydney. Ray has been a key part of the Hillsong Creative team for over 20 years as a musician, songwriter, and worship pastor. He has also contributed for many years to Hillsong College as part of the Worship faculty, with a Diplom...

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May 9, 2024 22 mins

This Team Night message is from 28th February 2024, with Jonathon 'JD' Douglass, our Hillsong Creative Pastor.

Join Hillsong Creative’s team gatherings from Sydney Australia, with Team Night on Demand.
https://hil.so/tnondemand

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Created by: Jonathon 'JD' Douglass
Produced by: JP Starra
Music by: Michael Harrison & Harry Parnwell
Artwork by: Yoseph Setiawan & Kristin Mateika
Intro by: Shelby Mtsamayi
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May 2, 2024 6 mins

This episode is with Caleb Lafai, creative pastor at the South West campus in Sydney, Australia.

Psalm 133
Philippians 2:1-5

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Created by: Caleb Lafai
Produced by: JP Starra
Music by: Michael Harrison & Harry Parnwell
Artwork by: Yoseph Setiawan & Kristin Mateika
Intro by: Shelby Mtsamayi
More resources available at https://hillsongcreative.com

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April 18, 2024 7 mins

This episode is with Annie Garratt from the Hills campus in Australia. Annie’s been a key part of the Hillsong Creative team for over 25 years as a worship leader and creative pastor, and currently oversees the Hills creative team.

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Created by: Annie Garratt
Produced by: JP Starra
Music by: Michael Harrison & Harry Parnwell
Artwork by: Yoseph Setiawan & Kristin Mateika
Intro by: Shelby Mtsamayi
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April 11, 2024 4 mins

This episode is with Steve Stavrou, creative pastor at the Melbourne City campus in Australia.

Exodus 3:7-8
Exodus 3:10
Exodus 4:2

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Created by: Steve Stavrou
Produced by: JP Starra
Music by: Michael Harrison & Harry Parnwell
Artwork by: Yoseph Setiawan & Kristin Mateika
Intro by: Shelby Mtsamayi
More resources available at https://hillsongcreative.com

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April 4, 2024 12 mins

1 - WHAT does it mean for Jesus Christ to be the center of our worship?
2 - WHY should our worship be centered in Jesus?
3 - HOW is our worship centered around Jesus?

Hebrews 7:26-27
Ephesians 2
Ephesians 3:20-21 

The Worship Architect: A Blueprint for Designing Culturally Relevant and Biblically Faithful Services

Part of our Theology of Worship series, this episode is wit...

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A few quick reminders as we prepare to lead our church in worship this Easter weekend. Thank you for serving our church this Easter, wherever you are!

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Created by: Jad Gillies
Produced by: JP Starra
Music by: Michael Harrison & Harry Parnwell
Artwork by: Yoseph Setiawan & Kristin Mateika
Intro by: Shelby Mtsamayi

More resources available at https://hillsongcreative.com

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