Off Mic With Ivory
by Ivory McDonald
Season 5, Ep 3 - The Battle Behind the Worship - The Tension of…
About this podcast
Welcome to "Off Mic With Ivory," the podcast where we delve deep into the realms of worship and life. Hosted by Ivory McDonald, this captivating audio/video journey invites you to step away from the spotlight and discover the raw and authentic moments behind the music.
Join Ivory, a seasoned worship leader and an insightful storyteller, as she takes you on a heartfelt exploration of the intersection between faith, worship, and everyday experiences. "Off Mic With Ivory" goes beyond the performance, beyond the platform and delves into the stories, struggles, and triumphs of individuals devoted to the pursuit of worship in all its forms.
In each episode, Ivory invites influential worship leaders, musicians, and faith-driven individuals to share their personal journeys and profound insights. Together, they peel back the layers of the creative process, discussing their Christian journey and the transformative power of Jesus Christ through worship.
But it doesn't stop there. Ivory goes beyond the realm of worship, drawing from her own life experiences and inviting listeners to reflect on the broader aspects of faith and existence. From navigating relationships and finding purpose to embracing vulnerability and resilience, Ivory tackles the universal challenges we all face on our personal and spiritual journeys.
"Off Mic With Ivory" creates a safe space for honest conversations, where listeners are encouraged to question, explore, and deepen their understanding of worship and life. Whether you're a worship leader seeking guidance, a music enthusiast looking for inspiration, or simply someone seeking deeper meaning, this podcast offers a refreshing perspective on the joys and struggles of living a life of worship.
So grab a cup of coffee, find a cozy spot, and tune in to "Off Mic With Ivory" as Ivory and her guests ignite your passion for worship, spark introspection, and remind you that true worship doesn't start on a platform but in the unfiltered moments of everyday life. Get ready to uncover the beauty and depth of worship and discover the extraordinary within the ordinary.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 44 episodes
- Season 5, Ep 3 - The Battle Behind the Worship - The Tension of Leading Worship While Struggling · 1 h 38 min · Season 5 Episode 3The tension of leading worship while struggling — Worship Leader, @NiiellaOfficial discuss the reality of ministering publicly while privately battling personal issues. Niiella…
- Season 5, Ep2: Are We Getting Worship Wrong? - When Growth, Trends, and Production Take Center Stage · 1 h 38 min · Season 5 Episode 2Are we missing the mark in modern church services? In this deep, unfiltered episode of Off Mic, I sit down with my friends and worship pastors @Miqueaslopezofficial…
- Season 5, Ep1: Jesus Is The Prize - Dr. Derwin Gray on Grace, Performance & Finding the Real Jesus · 1 h 12 min · Season 5 Episode 1What if we’ve been so focused on doing Christianity “right” that we’ve missed the beauty of the gospel? In this conversation, Pastor Derwin Gray and I talk about grace…
- Season 4, Episode 13 - How Lament Can Lead to Joy with Pastor Sarah Benibo · 1 h 20 min · Season 4 Episode 13In this episode, I sit down with Worship Pastor Sarah Benibo, from Embassy City Church in Dallas, TX to talk about lament—what it really is, why we avoid it, and why it actually…
- Season 4, Episode 12 - Faith, Worship & Deconstruction - Searching for Honest Faith · 1 h 8 min · Season 4 Episode 12In this episode of Off Mic with Ivory, I sit down with content creator EllieUnbound for a raw and honest conversation about faith, worship culture, identity, and deconstruction…
- Season 4, Episode 11 - Worship or Performance - Can Worship and Business Coexist? · 1 h 16 min · Season 4 Episode 11What happens when worship starts looking more like an industry than ministry? In this episode of Off Mic with Ivory, I sit down with worship director and creative Dwyane Bennett…
- Season 4, Episode 10 - Worship...The Way God Prescribed - Have We Made Worship About Us? · 41 min · Season 4 Episode 10Worship was never meant to revolve around us… so how did we get here? In this episode, we take an honest look at what biblical worship really is—and whether our current culture…
- Season 4, Episode 9 - Calvin Nowell: Building Healthy Worship Teams, Worship Ministry and Ageism · 1 h 29 min · Season 4 Episode 9In this episode of Off Mic with Ivory, I sit down with Calvin Nowell for a conversation that goes deeper than what we see on stage. This conversation is a call back to what…
- Season 4, Episode 8 - The Journey of Roosevelt Stewart Jr. - The Song of a Warrior · 2 h 19 min · Season 4 Episode 8In this episode of Off Mic with Ivory, I sit down with Worship Pastor Roosevelt Stewart from Transformation Worship at Transformation Church for an honest and powerful…
- Season 4, Episode 7 - The Identity Crisis: When God Strips It All Away… Who Are You? · 34 min · Season 4 Episode 7What happens when everything you’ve built your identity on is stripped away? In this episode, I open up about a deeply personal season where God brought me back to the…
- Season 4, Episode 6 - Communication Gap Between Pastors & Worship: Where is the breakdown? · 1 h 20 min · Season 4 Episode 6In this episode, I sit down with my good friend DWayne Bennett ( @SaintOrbin81 ) to unpack a powerful conversation from Aria Gaston’s ( @ariagaston1812 ) episode, “Worship…
- Destiny Joy: Discovering The Love & Kindness of God In The Midst of Anxiety, Cancer, and Grief · 1 h 31 min · Season 4 Episode 5In this episode, I sit down with Destiny Joy from Transformation Worship to talk about her powerful journey of faith through some incredibly difficult seasons. Destiny shares her…
- Season 4, Episode 4 - Honesty with God: You Can Stop Performing Now · 2 h 10 min · Season 4 Episode 4What if true worship doesn’t start with a song… but with honesty? In this episode, I’m joined by my sister, Jenna McDonald, as we talk about the importance of being real with…
- Season 4, Episode 3 - A Real Conversation About The Wilderness Season · 1 h 3 min · Season 4 Episode 3The wilderness isn't glamorous. It's refining, confusing, and lonely. In this episode, I share what my wilderness season taught me - and what no one prepares you for. Executively…
- Season 4, Episode 2 - Church Hurt - Separating God from The Wound · 1 h 2 min · Season 4 Episode 2In this episode, I open up about my recent experience with church hurt — what happened, how it affected me, and what God began showing me through it. This is a conversation about…
- Season 4, Episode 1 - Let's Talk about Sanctification · 38 min · Season 4 Episode 1Season 4 is finally here, and I’m back. In this first episode, I share what life has looked like since my last episode and the journey God has been taking me on behind the…
- Season 3, Episode 10 - My Tribute Feat. Victoria Griffin · 1 h 22 min · Season 3 Episode 10In this episode, I have the privilege of honoring one that came before me. Elder Victoria Griffin is a powerful and anointed worship leader, elder, preacher of the Gospel from…
- Season 3, Episode 9 - The Journey (Feat. Michelle Marie) · 1 h 30 min · Season 3 Episode 9On this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the powerhouse, Michelle Marie. We are talking about her journey to Christ, to becoming a worship leader and to becoming…
- Season 3, Episode 8 - It's Time to Stop Multitasking God (Feat. Michael Bethany) · 1 h 48 min · Season 3 Episode 8In this episode, I sit down with Michael Bethany to explore his incredible journey of faith and worship. Michael shares how he navigated leading worship in unfamiliar spaces…
- Season 3, Episode 7 - The Worship and Production Conversation Continued... (Feat. DWayne Bennet & Miqueas Lopez) · 1 h 45 min · Season 3 Episode 7We are continuing the conversation about the "divide" between the worship and production teams in church. Why is it? How is it? How can we fix it? Let's get into it! Want to…
