Is It Bad If I Don’t Like Worship Music?

In this episode, Erin confesses something that’s felt taboo in church circles: she really doesn’t like worship music. From the loudness and theatrics to the pressure to “feel something,” it’s never felt like her way in. Kaitlyn brings her own perspective from ancient Latin hymns to the chants of her yoga practice, and together they unpack how sacred sound can connect us… or completely shut us down.

If you’ve ever felt spiritually out of sync with the soundtrack of church, this episode is for you.

✨ Not Your Sunday School Moments:

• [00:20] “I feel like a bad Christian for saying this…”

Erin opens up about why worship music makes her uncomfortable and the unexpected things she does instead.

• [04:00] Worship vs. performance

Though music is deeply moving for her, Erin shares why the emotional and performative style of worship music feels alienating.

• [09:29] First Yoga Class Walkout

Kaitlyn tells a powerful story of leaving her first traditional yoga class due to unfamiliar chanting, paralleling how some people might feel entering church for the first time.

• [12:14] Music as a Spiritual Gateway

Kaitlyn talks about growing appreciation for church music as she’s matured and how understanding lyrics adds meaning. She acknowledges how music can draw people into faith and how powerful songs can emotionally support spiritual life.

• [16:20]  Sermon Over Song

Erin opens up about preferring sermons over long worship sets and how she navigates overwhelming church experiences.

• [23:00] Finding Comfort in Authenticity

Both hosts affirm the importance of feeling comfortable and authentic in how they worship, even if that means doing less.

• [26:00] Worship Expectations vs. Authentic Response

Erin shares her discomfort with feeling pressured to physically participate in worship (like raising hands), emphasizing the need for authenticity over performance.

• [32:13] Erin’s Return to Mass Through Retreats

Erin shares how retreats reintroduced her to the beauty of Catholic tradition, helping her reconnect with her roots.

• [34:00] Making peace with preference

This episode reminds us that not connecting with one style of worship doesn’t make you less faithful; it makes you human.