Worship Union

Worship Union

The Worship Union podcast aims to inspire deeper worship union with Christ through vulnerable interviews with renowned worshipers. Hi, I'm your host Suzy Yaraei with my co-host Molly Williams, and we are passionate lovers of Jesus. We've had a blast traveling together over 25 years leading worship and coaching worshipers worldwide. In these podcasts, we will interview some of the world's most beloved worship leaders—dear friends who are changing the world with their worshiping arts. Our goal is to mine the gold in the hearts of these friends and allow the vulnerability of their interviews to inspire and bring hope to you, our fabulous listeners! Click on the episode for show notes!

Episodes

January 10, 2025 43 mins

Season 2 Ep 2 Josh Baldwin Part 2

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In Episode 2 of the Worship Union Podcast, Suzy Yaraei and Josh Baldwin continue their lively conversation, focusing on the heart of worship and the value of songwriting for local and global communities. Josh shares his love for crafting songs that resonate within the church, emphasizing how music rooted in personal experiences often becomes universally meaningful. They reflect on the power o...

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Season 2 Episode 1 Josh Baldwin Part 1

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In season 2 episode 1 of the *Worship Union Podcast*, Suzy Yaraei welcomes renowned worship leader and songwriter Josh Baldwin. Josh takes us on a captivating journey through his life, beginning in a small North Carolina town and detailing how his upbringing shaped his ministry. He shares insights about his family, the influence of his pastor father, and the challenges ...

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December 15, 2023 32 mins

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  Join host Suzy Yareai as she wraps up Season 1 of the Worship Union Podcast with Episode 18, continuing her conversation with co-host Molly Williams. Reflecting on her own journey, Suzy shares valuable advice she would give her younger self. She emphasizes the importance of pursuing practical skills in music and she highlights the significance of learning to communicate effectively with a band, even if you don't play...

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December 8, 2023 30 mins

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In Part I open up about my challenging upbringing and how I discovered my love for singing. Throughout my time in Nashville, I had the opportunity to perform with some amazing recording artists. But it wasn't until I met Sheri Hanes, a wonderful Christian mentor, that my life truly transformed while touring with Reba McEntire. Through her guidance, I found my way to Jesus, and my faith has been an anchor ever since. My...

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December 1, 2023 29 mins

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Welcome to the Worship Union Podcast, hosted by Suzy Yaraei and Molly Williams. In this episode, Molly shares her insights on staying connected with the Lord and nurturing a unique walk with God. Molly highlights the value of finding moments of undistracted focus, away from technology and social media. She encourages listeners to discover their own means of connecting with God, understanding that it may change with differ...

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November 27, 2023 31 mins

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In this impactful episode of the Worship Union Podcast, Suzy Yaraei and Molly Williams dive into Molly's personal journey with worship and her unique connection with God. Molly shares about her upbringing in a Christian home and the influence her father had on her love for worship, her early experiences playing on the worship team at her church, her college years, and her decision to pursue a music major, ultimately le...

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November 17, 2023 28 mins

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In episode 16 of the Worship Union Podcast, hosts Suzy Yaraei continues her conversation with her friend, Melissa Helser. They discuss the importance of cultivating worship communities and share practical tips for building healthy relationships within those communities. Melissa emphasizes the need for emotional health and conflict resolution skills, as well as the importance of understanding one's own weaknesses and ...

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November 10, 2023 37 mins
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 In this impactful episode of the Worship Union Podcast, Suzy sits down with Melissa Helser, a passionate worshiper who, along with her husband Jonathan, has dedicated her life to seeing the love of God transform the earth. Melissa shares her journey of overcoming debilitating disease and finding her voice in worship. Melissa reveals that she didn't grow up singing and initially resisted the i...
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November 3, 2023 24 mins

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 In episode 12, we continue our interview with John Mark McMillan! This episode offers a thought-provoking exploration of mountaintop experiences and the importance of finding fulfillment in the journey rather than solely focusing on success and achievement. They discuss the challenges of balancing family life and touring, and how priorities can shift with age and changing life circumstances. Mostly, It encourages listeners...

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October 27, 2023 32 mins

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In episode 11, hosts Suzy Yaraei and Molly Williams interview John Mark McMillan! John Mark shares his journey with music, finding his authentic voice, and how he is constantly evolving. He emphasizes the importance of making meaningful music that resonates with both himself and others and shares his perspective on success and the purpose of our gifts. He emphasizes the need for meaningful and authentic expression in order ...

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October 20, 2023 25 mins

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In this impactful episode of the Worship Union Podcast, hosts Suzy Yaraei and Molly Williams continue their interview  with Kelanie Webb, where she shares her personal journey through a difficult time in her life and how she found healing and restoration through her relationship with God. Kelanie emphasizes the importance of being connected to others and not neglecting community in our lives. Kelanie also emphasiz...

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October 13, 2023 29 mins

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 In this episode of the Worship Union Podcast, hosts Suzy Yaraei and Molly Williams interview their great friend Kelanie Webb, the current Worship Director at Morningstar Ministries in Fort Mill, SC. Kelanie shares her journey of finding her voice in worship and the transformative moments that solidified her identity as a worshipper as well as her encounter with the Holy Spirit during a family vacation, where she received h...

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October 6, 2023 37 mins

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 Join hosts Suzy Yaraei and Molly Williams in the impactful Season 1, Episode 8 of the Worship Union Podcast as they delve deeper into the worship journey of heart-felt worshiper, David Vallier. In this episode, David shares his insights on cultivating the power of the Holy Spirit and God's presence in his worship arts. David encourages listeners to embrace the process of studying and being influenced by others while r...

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September 29, 2023 28 mins

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 In the first episode with David Vallier, Suzy, Molly and David dive deep into his journey and style of worship. David, a singer, songwriter, and founder of Wild Love Worship, emphasizes the importance of worshiping Jesus without any religious or fame-seeking motives. David's relaxed and spontaneous approach to worship has become his signature, inspiring others to connect with God on a profound level. This episode invi...

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September 22, 2023 35 mins

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In Episode 6, Molly and I sit down with Sarah for part 2 of our inspiring conversation. Sarah reflects on her journey emphasizing the importance of following one's passion and being open to new opportunities. She shares the verse Ephesians 2:10 relieved her pressure to choose a specific path and allowed her journey to unfold naturally. Sarah encourages listeners to walk with the Lord, pursue their dreams, and not limi...

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September 15, 2023 24 mins

SHOW NOTES!

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In episode 5 of the Worship Union podcast, hosts Suzy Yaraei and Molly Williams interview Sarah MacMillan, a friend, Molly’s sister, and talented artist. We dive into a conversation about the pressures and challenges of life, and how they can shape us into something precious. Sarah shares about her current season of life, balancing being a stay-at-home mom, helping her husband with his business, and pursuing her...

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September 8, 2023 42 mins

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In this impactful episode 4 of the Worship Union podcast, we continue our conversation with part 2 of Kim Walker-Smith. We recount a powerful moment on tour when Kim discovered she was pregnant and feared a miscarriage. Despite the pain and uncertainty, Kim chose to get on stage and worship with all her might, declaring victory over the enemy. We discuss the significance of worship in tough places and how it can t...

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September 1, 2023 41 mins

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In episode 3 of the Worship Union podcast, the hosts introduce Kim Walker-Smith, a worshiper, mother, wife, and friend. They discuss their long-standing friendship with Kim and her impactful worship. The conversation delves into Kim's current season of life, marked by obedience to the Lord's guidance, even when her emotions don't align. They talk about Kim's recent move with her family from Cal...

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August 25, 2023 32 mins

Jonathan Helser Chapter 2

 

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In episode 2 of the Worship Union Podcast, host Suzy Yaraei continues her conversation with Jonathan Helser (part 2) about cultivating an honest and free spirit in worship. Jonathan shares part of their journey in building their beautiful community the Cageless Birds and the growth of the 18 Inch Journey transformational schools, camps, and retreats at Place for the Heart in Sophia, NC; from very ...

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August 17, 2023 34 mins

Jonathan Helser Part 1 Show Notes 

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 The first season kicks off with Jonathan Helser, a passionate worship leader and co-founder of the Cageless Birds Collective. Jonathan shares his journey of finding his own voice in worship, starting from his parents' prophetic word about his future in music. Despite facing challenges in his youth, Jonathan experienced an encounter with Jesus at summer camp in the early 90s, wh...

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