Doug Martin plays on the worship team at Valley Park Church in North Hills, California. I originally met Doug and his equally talented wife, Teresa, when they played some of their original music at my church (Teresa is the sister of one of my mentors, Matt Smith, who led worship at my church when I came to faith).

Doug’s style of music is a barebones, storytelling style that is all at once sincere, beautiful, instructive, and glorifying to God.

Featured Worship Artist: Doug Martin (whilewerewaiting.com)
Includes song “Surrender”

Notable Quote: “I think for the most part Christian music – not only from my perspective but by the world – is viewed as kind of overproduced in general and very kind of superficial.” – Doug Martin

Time: 26:18
Size: 12 MB
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Errata: I mention in the podcast that Doug’s church is located on Roscoe. It is on Nordhoff. Ooops! 🙂

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That’s Doug hidden on the far right of the photo, playing guitar. And, as you’ll hear in this podcast, that’s just how humble, Christian songwriter Doug Martin likes it. Doug plays regular worship concerts with his family, singing original worship music, at his church (Valley Park Church, in North Hills, California).

Surrender by Doug Martin (Right-click link for Free Download)

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Check out whilewerewaiting.com for the Martin’s blog, as well as a ton of FREE worship music.

(1) Twitter testimony (your testimony in 140 characters or less)

Convicted at 18 turned to Christ. Was on fire, grew cold, blew past 20 years in church before recently waking up.

(2) Tell us a bit more about you…

Dahn B is on the worship team at The Dream Center Church in St. Louis, Missouri. He has an amazing testimony that speaks greatly to the magnificent mercy of our God and His amazing way of restoring His people. Thank you, God, for the example of your greatness in this brother!

(1) Twitter testimony (your testimony in 140 characters or less)

5 years ago I was strung out on crack & alcohol, sleeping in my car, alienated my wife & kids, but HALLELUJAH, God! Today I am FREE! (@highezprays)

Choice by HIGHEZPRAYS (Right-click link for Free Download)

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(2) Expanded testimony…

5 years ago I was strung out on crack & alcohol, sleeping in my car, alienated my wife & kids…But HALLELUJAH !!

Today I am FREE & All my children are saved and serving God…….And my wife of 32 years still loves me” !!!

When I was strung out cocaine had literally taken my voice! I cried out to God and told Him if He’d give me back my voice I’d serve Him with it forever….Be very careful with your vows to God. Today I can hit notes that I couldn’t hit before I got sick !!! HALLELUJAH!

(3) Tell us a bit more about you…

Dahn B learned his musical chops playing in the secular world, living that stereotypical secular world life in the world of music where self is king. Five years ago, the Lord revealed Himself to Dahn in a powerful way, and he has been writing music for and serving the Lord (along with his 17-year old prodigy, Jae) as the duo “HIGHEZPRAYS.”

Rob talks with Dahn about his music, his testimony, and his family… and, in the end, we ended up with one powerful testimony that knocked my socks off. Hope it does the same for you.

JOHN TIBBS’ CONTEST WINNER: Rob Shumaker. Congrats, Rob!

Featured Worship Artist: Dahn B of HIGHEZPRAYS (highezprays.com)
Includes song “Choice”

Notable Quote: “I looked in the mirror, Rob, and I just kind of like was saddened by what I had seen. I didn’t like what I saw, and I just cried out to God that, you know, this has got to stop.” – Dahn B

Time: 29:16
Size: 13.4 MB
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Aviad Cohen began his musical career in the early 2000s as “50 Shekel,” a Jewish rapper, who put his focus on writing contemporary music for Jewish people that did not resort to rhyming “marijuanica” with “Channukah.” Rob and Aviad talk about their journeys from Judaism to Yeshua, Jewish tradition, and Harry Potter.

LAST WEEK’S CONTEST IS STILL ON! Win one of 3 digital copies of John Tibbs’ worship album “Origins.” Listen to last week’s podcast to find out more!

Featured Worship Artist: Aviad Cohen (aviadcohen.com)
Includes song “Israel”

Notable Quote: “Nobody is representing [the Jewish people]. I am the one. God decided. God decided, ‘I give you this creativity, and I need you to go and revamp Judaism.'” – Aviad Cohen, as ’50 Shekel,’ before he came to Christ

Time: 1:00:00
Size: 27.5 MB
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Aviad Cohen is a talented, Jewish songwriter, currently living in Boise, Idaho, who writes songs for Yeshua Ha Mashiach (Jesus Christ).

(1) Tell us how you came to Christ

Israeli born Jew, moved to Brooklyn NY at age 2. Raised in Conservative Judaism, went to Conservative and Orthodox Jewish schools and Yeshivas. Grew up and got into New Age and other things. Later launched a career as 50 Shekel, a Jewish rapper, which turned into an overnight online sensation. Was being groomed by Orthodox Rabbis in NYC to become an Orthodox Jewish example to the Jewish community at large. I was realizing that the Judaism I was raised in all my life was predominantly focused on man-made tradition and pretty much void of God’s Word, especially the book of Prophets in the Tanakh (Old Covenant) which share a lot of prophecy about the Messiah. God used believers to contact me online at my website (including Jews For Jesus, whom I later met) and people shared the Good News with me and inspired me to read the Bible.

Israel by Aviad Cohen (Right-click link for Free Download)

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and

Yehovah’s Only Son by Aviad Cohen (Right-click link for Free Download)

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A few supernatural situations occurred. Yeshua revealed Himself to me in a huge personal way. I read the Bible and prayed to God to reveal His truth to me, repented of my sins, surrendered my life to Him, got mikvah’d (baptized) and have been a follower of Yeshua Messiah for over 5 years now. It’s not easy walking the narrow path but I thank god for His grace that He extends towards me. When I fall, I repent and get back up again and hold on to His promises.

I have made three evangelically driven albums within the past 4 years and

John Tibbs is a 20-year old worship leader in Anderson, Indiana who puts his soul into his songwriting. John talks with Rob about his music and about contemporary worship music, in general.

CONTEST! Win one of 3 digital copies of John Tibbs’ worship album “Origins.” Listen to find out more!

Featured Worship Artist: John Tibbs (johntibbsmusic.com)
Includes song “My God”

Again, I have some sound issues, but the reverse of last week (I’m too hot in the mix). Bear with me as I iron out the tech issues. 🙂

Notable Quote: “God has opened up everything, and I try to not screw everything up.” – John Tibbs

Time: 23:55
Size: 11.3 MB
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John Tibbs is an amazingly talented 20-year old Christian singer-songwriter and Worship Leader from Anderson, Indiana.

(1) Twitter Testimony (limit your testimony to 140 characters)

I came to know Christ when I was really young, and have been growing in my relationship ever since (@johntibbsmusic)

My God by John Tibbs (Right-click link for Free Download)

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(or listen while reading )

(2) Tell us a little bit about you…

I’m a 20 – year old Music Business senior at Anderson University. I’m on staff at Madison Park Church, just north of Indianapolis as the Modern Worship Leader. I’m getting married in May of 2011, and can’t wait!

(3) Where can we find your music?

Aaron Logan is a worship leader in Denton, Texas who writes beautiful songs for the Lord. Aaron joins Rob, discussing his ministry, his musical influences, and a cause close to his heart.

Featured Worship Artist: Aaron Logan (aaronloganmusic.com)
Includes song “Offering”

Sorry there are some sound issues on my end during the interview, as I was trying something new that didn’t work well, so it might best be listened to with headphones.

Time: 24:26
Size: 11.2 MB
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I came across Aaron by searching twitter for worship songwriters and discovered some amazing music at his website aaronloganmusic.com. He is a worship leader in Denton, TX. Let’s pray for his music ministry… that he continue to bless all who hear.

(1) Twitter Testimony (limit your testimony to 140 characters)

I grew up in a Christian family. In church all my life. But I’m closer to God today than ever before. Its an awesome journey walking w Him.

(2) Tell us a little bit about you…