Off Mic With Ivory
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
40 episodes
Season 4, Episode 12 - Faith, Worship & Deconstruction - Searching for Honest Faith
In 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.Ellie shares her journey from being a practicing Christian ...
Season 4, Episode 11 - Worship or Performance - Can Worship and Business Coexist?
What 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 for an honest conversation about the tension between worshi...
Season 4, Episode 10 - Worship...The Way God Prescribed - Have We Made Worship About Us?
Worship 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 reflects it.Have we traded reverence for relatability?P...
Season 4, Episode 9 - Calvin Nowell: Building Healthy Worship Teams, Worship Ministry and Ageism
In 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 worship teams were always meant to be: community.We talk about ...
Season 4, Episode 8 - The Journey of Roosevelt Stewart Jr. - The Song of a Warrior
In 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 conversation about purpose, pain, and calling.Roosevelt opens up abo...
Season 4, Episode 7 - The Identity Crisis: When God Strips It All Away… Who Are You?
What 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 foundation. The roles, the titles, the productivity, the things I tho...
Season 4, Episode 6 - Communication Gap Between Pastors & Worship: Where is the breakdown?
In this episode, I sit down with my good friend DWayne Bennett ( @SaintOrbin81 ) to unpack a powerful conversation from Aria Gaston’s ( @ariagaston1812 ) episode, “Worship Leaders Speak Out.”We dive into the real and often unspoken tens...
Destiny Joy: Discovering The Love & Kindness of God In The Midst of Anxiety, Cancer, and Grief
In 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 experience battling breast cancer, walking through anxiety and gr...
Season 4, Episode 4 - Honesty with God: You Can Stop Performing Now
What 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 God. Not polished. Not performative. Honest.We discuss...
Season 4, Episode 3 - A Real Conversation About The Wilderness Season
The 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 Produced by Ivory McDonaldAudio Engineered by Ivory Mc...
Season 4, Episode 2 - Church Hurt - Separating God from The Wound
In 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 healing, perspective, and holding on to Him when it would ...
Season 4, Episode 1 - Let's Talk about Sanctification
Season 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 scenes. We talk honestly about sanctification—what it really looks like,...
Season 3, Episode 10 - My Tribute Feat. Victoria Griffin
In 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 New York City. This woman of God helped to shape my life, my ministr...
Season 3, Episode 9 - The Journey (Feat. Michelle Marie)
On 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 a mom for the first time. Michelle is an anointed worship le...
Season 3, Episode 8 - It's Time to Stop Multitasking God (Feat. Michael Bethany)
In 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, tackled racial tensions during 2020, and prioritized intimacy with Go...
Season 3, Episode 7 - The Worship and Production Conversation Continued... (Feat. DWayne Bennet & Miqueas Lopez)
We 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 financially support Off Mic with Ivory?: https://www.paypal.com...
Season 3, Episode 6 - The Journey (Ft. Miqueas Lopez)
In this episode Miqueas Lopez, @miqueaslopezofficial talks openly about his journey to the "mic" and his journey to getting to know God in the most intimate way. It's the real conversation. Let's get into it!Want to financially support ...
Season 3, Episode 5 - A Conversation about Vulnerability (Feat. Tim Ross)
Y'all in this episode, we are going to The Basement with Tim Ross! We're talking about the beautiful power of vulnerability, the challenges women face in being ministry, and even church hurt. Let's get into it!Want to financially suppor...
Season 3, Episode 4 - The Simplicity of Worship, Mentorship, Worship Fails, Insecurities...
In this episode, I am answering questions from the audience, talking about insecurities, worship fails, mentorship, the simplicity of worship and more.Want to financially support Off Mic with Ivory?: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/Offm...
Season 3, Episode 3 - Secular Vs. Sacred: Should Christians be listening to Secular Music?
Should Christians be listening to secular music? Let's have this conversation and we goin' keep it all the way real! Special thanks to guests, Collin Jackson and Dwyane Bennett.Want to financially support Off Mic with Ivory?: https...
Season 3, Episode 2 - What The Church is Missing (Ft. Naomi Raine)
Please welcome Grammy Award Winning, gospel artist, Naomi Raine to the couch! In this episode we talk about the importance of women in ministry, cultural and racial diversity in worship, and what is potentially missing in the Church of Jesus Ch...
Season 3, Episode 1 - AND... We're Back! Season 3
AND WE ARE BACK FOR SEASON 3! For our Season 3 premiere, I'm trying something new and exciting—my very first solo episode of the season. In this solo episode, I’m sharing the story of how this podcast started and the journey we’ve been on...
Season 2, Episode 10 - Prophetic Worship and Mental Health: A Conversation with Gary and Antia Coach
In this episode of Off Mic with Ivory, we sit down with Gary, a distinguished music producer and worship director, alongside his talented wife, Antia, an awe-inspiring worship leader and artist. Together, they're making waves in New York City, ...
Season 2, Episode 9 - The True Cost of Ministry: A Conversation with Diane Marie and Collin Jackson
Diane Marie and Collin Jackson, both seasoned individuals in ministry as worship leaders, share their personal insights and experiences on what it truly means to Serve God. They talk about the sacrifices, challenges, and inner struggles that co...
Season 2, Episode 8 - Diana Marie: Pursue Intimacy with Christ Rather Than the Platform
In this episode of Off Mic with Ivory, join us as we delve into the inspiring journey of Diana Marie, an anointed worship leader, and her pursuit of intimacy with Christ. Diana shares her deeply personal experiences, revealing the challenges an...