In this podcast episode, host Matthew Lilley interviews worship leader and songwriter Harvest Grapevine. Harvest shares her journey into music and worship leading, starting from her childhood experiences of revival and prayer.
She talks about her desire to be a voice for God and the challenges and burnout she faced in the music industry and the importance of maintaining purity in worship. The episode ends with a prayer for worship leaders and musicians.
Watch part two of this interview here:
🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE 🔑
Childhood experiences of revival and prayer can shape a person's desire for worship and ministry.
Discovering one's calling in worship leading and music can come from a place of desperation and need for God's presence.
The music industry can be challenging and lead to burnout, but it's important to maintain purity and a heart for worship.
Prayer is essential for worship leaders and musicians to stay connected to God and discern His voice.
🔗ABOUT HARVEST 🔗
Harvest Grapevine is a worship leader, songwriter and recording artist based in Atlanta, Georgia. Listen to her latest album here. She leads a prayer room call Pray ATL.
VIDEO TIMESTAMPS
00:00Introduction and Thank You
00:29Purpose of the Podcast
01:02Harvest's Name and Background
02:00Harvest's Desire for a Meaningful Last Name
03:20Harvest Grapevine as an Artist Name
04:07Harvest's Introduction to Music and Worship Leading
05:22Early Experiences of Revival and Prayer
06:15Influence of Parents in Worship and Prayer
07:43Transition to Colorado Springs and New Life Church
09:32Discovery of IHOP and Connection to Misty Edwards
11:28Desire to Be a Voice and Preacher
12:46Internship at IHOP and Choosing Worship
14:24Spending Time in the Prayer Room
15:18Playing Music in the Prayer Room
16:47First Time Leading Worship
18:13First Song Written and Recording First EP
19:32Struggles and Burnout in the Music Industry
21:36Transition to Traveling and Professional Worship
24:26Desire for Purity in Worship
27:49Prayer for Worship Leaders and Musicians
31:20Closing and Invitation to Second Half
Harvest Grapevine on Accidentally Becoming a Worship Leader