The Worship Lab
The Worship Lab is a space for thoughtful conversations about worship that is rooted in the Word and led by the Spirit. Hosted by Luke & Anna Hellebronth with Glenn Packiam, this podcast gives language to what we seek to embody together at Rockharbor: Spirit-led worship that brings us into an encounter with God, forms us into the likeness of Jesus, and sends us on mission into the world.
Whether you’re part of the Rockharbor community or a worship leader, we hope these stories and practical tools breathe fresh life into your worship journey.
The Worship Lab
06 | Worship and Hope When Life Is Hard
Why do we worship when life feels heavy? What does Christian hope really look like—not as wishful thinking, but as a grounded reality?
In this final episode of The Worship Lab series, we return to the question that kicked off this conversation: Why do we worship? This time, we zoom in on hope: what it is, what it isn’t, and how worship helps anchor us in it, especially when we’re walking through the hard parts of life.
Whether you’re a worship leader crafting setlists or someone who finds it hard to sing right now, this episode reminds us that worship isn’t about ignoring reality—it’s about proclaiming a truer one.
We talk through:
- How hope fuels our worship, even in seasons of pain
- Why singing the full story of God (past, present, and future) matters
- The power of lament and joy in the same space
- What Revelation teaches us about worship and reality
- How worship leaders can help form disciples, not just lead songs
This conversation is both theological and practical, full of real-time reflections and pastoral encouragement. We pray it encourages you to lead and live with bold, honest hope.