What happens when you take your worship leadership beyond the walls of your church and into the nations?
In this episode of the Prophetic Worship Podcast, Ali McFarlane and Emma Stark share raw stories from leading worship in Canada, the Netherlands, America, Northern Ireland, and beyond.
You’ll hear:
Why some nations resist deep, glory-level intimacy with God
The difference between “hovering” presence and “enthroned” presence
How culture shapes the way people engage with worship
The challenges (and joys) of carrying your anointing into unfamiliar spaces
Why worship leaders must be relationally gifted to survive in the nations
This is for every worship leader, pastor, or believer who has the nations written on their heart. You’ll walk away provoked, encouraged, and challenged to go deeper with God—and to lead others into the fullness of His presence, wherever you are.
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What if your worship isn’t just for you—but for the deliverance of nations?
In this powerful episode of The Prophetic Worship Podcast, Ali McFarlane and Louise Reid return to explore how worship is not just an emotional experience, but a strategic spiritual act that shifts atmospheres and breaks chains.
They discuss:
Why men are needed in the sound of breakthrough
The militarized and synchronized sound of worship
Biblical strategy behind gathered song (Paul & Silas, Jericho, Jehoshaphat)
Why emotion alone isn’t enough—worship is obedience and weaponry
How praise can set captives free, even the unsaved
This is a prophetic call for wild, warrior worshippers—especially men—to take their place in releasing heaven’s sound.
In this thought-provoking episode, Ali McFarlane is joined by Louise Reid to ask a bold question: Where are the men in worship? Together, they explore why modern church worship has become so female-led, how cultural and emotional barriers have silenced men in worship, and what it looks like to recover the masculine expression of praise.
From King David’s undignified worship to today’s emotionally disconnected men, Ali and Louise dive into biblical models, cultural pressures, and practical tips to invite men back into full-bodied, Spirit-led worship. Whether you’re a worship leader, pastor, or part of the congregation, this episode will equip you to shepherd both men and women into deeper encounter.
They cover:
How to recognize and confront the emotional shutdown in men
Why worship must include masculine strength and vulnerability
Practical ways worship leaders can call men into expression without pressure
Restoring the sound of men singing together in church
In this episode of the Prophetic Worship Podcast, Ali McFarlane is joined by worship pastor and songwriter Hailey Hibbard for a raw and deeply pastoral conversation. Together, they tackle a powerful truth: talent doesn’t excuse you from the work of ministry.
They unpack what it means to shepherd the people of God, how worship leaders must build trust with their congregation, and why celebrity culture in the Church must be broken. If you’ve been wrestling with church hurt, platform culture, or the tension between gifting and service, this conversation is your invitation to return to the heart of worship.
🔥 Worship isn’t performance—it’s pastoring.
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In this episode of the Prophetic Worship Podcast, Ali McFarlane is joined by writing partner Katie Rios to tackle the art—and responsibility—of songwriting in the prophetic worship space. Together, they challenge worship leaders and songwriters to write songs that don’t just sound good, but actually do what they claim.
🎯 Topics include the "3 Whys of Worship," the pitfalls of lazy writing, the concept writer’s role, and what it means to “shepherd your people” through sound.
Whether you're building a worship set, co-writing, or wondering why some songs feel disjointed mid-service, this episode is your permission slip to be a Song Snob for the sake of your congregation.
Why do so many worship songs sound the same? In this episode, Ali and Dee confront the emotional dynamics in modern worship and the uncomfortable truth: are we sometimes manipulating people instead of leading them into real encounters with God? This is a vulnerable conversation about musicianship, excellence, and being led by the Spirit, not the sound.
Ali MacFarlane and Emma Stark dive into a no-holds-barred conversation about the power of choosing worship—especially in pain, grief, and spiritual fatigue. This raw and prophetic episode calls worship leaders to maturity, urgency, and obedience. From laughing about cheese in the Netherlands to confronting emotional passivity on Sunday mornings, this episode is a fiery wake-up call to set your face like flint and worship with everything—even when it hurts.
Every worship leader, singer, or band member has one — that cringe-worthy, late-night-replay-in-your-head worship fail. In this episode, Ali McFarlane and Dee Bradbery share their funniest stage disasters (yes, including accidental pig noises and spontaneous lines that fell flat!) and offer real wisdom for how to recover, both in the moment and long after the service ends. They dive into how performance culture traps worship teams in fear of failure — and why Jesus cares far more about your obedience than perfection.If you’ve ever forgotten lyrics, sung the wrong note, or broken a drum kit mid-song, this one’s for you: come laugh, learn, and get free from the perfection trap once and for all.
In this episode, Ali McFarlane and her long-time co-writer and friend Katie Rios pull back the curtain on what it really means to write with the prophets — and the rebels. They share the raw, behind-the-scenes story of how their unlikely partnership started through a random online challenge, the cost and joy of writing songs that push boundaries, and why radical, “spicy” lyrics often carry the voice of God for a season.
You’ll hear stories of songs like Holy One of Israel and Show Me Your Glory that broke the mold — and how trust, deep relationship, and a willingness to wrestle for truth make the difference between a safe song and a dangerous one that actually moves people.
Guests:
Ali McFarlane
Katie Rios
Key Themes:
How Ali & Katie’s partnership started from a Facebook ad and a prophetic word
Writing worship songs for a prophetic house vs. a pastoral house
How radical lyrics like “robe dipped in blood” unlock fresh sounds for the prophets
Why good relationship is foundational for wrestling over risky lyrics
How trust allows co-writers to craft songs that are both bold and biblically anchored
Blessing and prayer for songwriters to find true community and courage
Mentioned Songs:
Holy One of Israel
Show Me Your Glory
Burn Us Alive
In Episode 22, Ali McFarlane and Dee Bradbery dive deep into the frustrating gap in worship music: the absence of songs that reflect the full character of God—particularly themes like repentance, justice, and the fear of the Lord. They candidly explore why so many worship songs fail to carry a consistent anointing across verses and bridges, and how songwriters can be more intentional in crafting lyrics that align with the strategic movement of the Spirit. This episode offers rich insight for worship leaders, songwriters, and prophetic creatives who want to steward their craft with deeper intentionality and theological grounding.
📋 Show Notes
Guests:
Ali McFarlane
Dee Bradbery
Key Topics Discussed:
Why there’s a lack of worship songs on themes like justice, repentance, and holiness
The concept of “anointing consistency” across verses, choruses, and bridges
How to write songs that lead a room strategically—not just emotionally
Examples of songs that work as “hinge” moments in prophetic worship
The role of prophetic conviction and local house assignments in shaping worship strategy
A call to worship songwriters: write for the gaps in the collective revelation
Practical Takeaways:
Identify what God is revealing to you about His nature and write into that space
Refine lyrics to fit the “narrow path” of a specific anointing or theme
Use the Psalms as models of journey—not templates to be crammed into one song
Test your lyrics with others: do they grasp the revelation without hearing the melody?
Resources Mentioned:
Psalm 113–118: Psalms sung during Passover
“The God of Glory Thunders” – a GPA original worship song
“What a Beautiful Name” by Hillsong Worship
“Holy Forever” by Chris Tomlin
In this powerful episode of the Prophetic Worship Podcast, Ali McFarlane welcomes Carys to explore the language of movement in the spirit. Worship isn’t just a sound—it’s motion, rhythm, and a response from the heart.
Carys Rimmer shares her personal journey into prophetic dance, how the Holy Spirit moves through her body as an instrument of worship, and why physical movement is not just an expression but a prophetic act that shifts atmospheres, breaks chains, and ushers in the presence of God.
Whether you’re a dancer, a worship leader, or someone longing to experience God in a deeper way, this episode invites you to see movement in a completely different way.
If you’ve ever been diminished, terrorised or held back in the worship space - you need to listen to this episode! From the pain of spiritual parents seeking to destroy spiritual offspring out of fear, to God’s call to heal and raise others, join to hear how to heal and overcome. Worship leader Ali McFarlane is joined by experienced Christian leaders Emma Stark and Louise Reid for a powerful episode full of prophecy, healing, and encouragement for you to step into the fullness of your call in raising disciples.
Don’t fall into the trap of the dead end song loop! Learn how to step from leading small groups of people to large gatherings from experienced Christian leaders Ali McFarlane and Emma Stark in this informative episode.
Discover the main reason why people fail in big spaces, the art of being humble yet awesome and how to transition out of dead end song loops. Get ready for a insightful conversation.
Have you ever struggled to lead congregations into worship? Ali McFarlane is joined by Roz Walsh to unpack listening in the spirit, building a house of worship and what common obstacles worship leaders need to overcome in leading churches.
To read Emma Stark’s prophecy on Houses Of Worship, head to https://propheticscots.com/houses-of-worship-prophetic-word-emma-stark/
Renowned songwriter and worship leader Hayley Hibbard from the USA joins Ali McFarlane for a delightfully honest conversation on what to look for in worship team members, creating healthy team dynamics and spiritual authority on the platform. Plus an insight into songwriting over Zoom!
We didn’t think flags worked, but then we met Tom Wu. From the Biblical basis of worship beyond instruments to why not everyone is anointed to worship with flags, worship leaders Ali McFarlane and Dee Bradbery continue to answer audience questions in this lively episode.
How do you step up from leading worship in small groups to big stages? Join worship leader Ali McFarlane and Emma Stark as they discuss what you need to hold space and effectively lead large groups of people in unity into worshipping God.
Do you want to see your team increase in boldness and risk taking in their expression of worship? In this episode of The Prophetic Worship Podcast, join Ali McFarlane, Carys Rimmer and Dee Bradbery for a conversation around how safety in team culture is foundational for risk taking on the platform, and enables greater levels of exploration in following the Spirit of God.
Can Spotify playlists lead people into anointed worship, what to do when people want to join the worship team but aren’t anointed and more - you asked great questions! Join Ali McFarlane, Dee Bradbery and Carys Rimmer as they answer some of your burning questions.
Top tips on leadership, how worship helps us keep a right perspective on ourselves and prophecy on what God is saying to worshippers - it’s a jam-packed episode! Join Ali McFarlane and Sam Robertson in this intriguing discussion on the role of leadership in worship.
