Protect The Altar
Protect the Altar with North Palm Worship is a podcast dedicated to helping worship teams rediscover the heart and purpose behind true worship. Hosted by the North Palm Worship team, each episode dives deep into the mindsets, structures, and practices that fuel a thriving worship ministry. Whether you're a worship leader, team member, or someone passionate about creating a culture of worship, this podcast is your guide to getting back to the basics and focusing on what matters most: honoring God through every note, every word, and every moment. Tune in for practical insights, inspiring conversations, and biblical encouragement that will strengthen your worship team and deepen your worship experience.
Episodes
36 episodes
How to Pick a Sunday Set List!
How do worship leaders choose the songs they sing each Sunday? In this episode of Protect the Altar, Deborah Hong & Tim Rice dive into the heart behind building a Sunday set list! Whether you're a worship leader, pastor, musician, or volunt...
Why Worship History Matters: Honoring the Generations Before Us
In this episode of Protect the Altar, Deborah Hong sits down with Chad Gentry of 90's Worship Night to discuss the importance of honoring the generations that have gone before us. Together, they explore why understanding the history of...
Why God Often Calls Us Beyond Our Ability!
What if the very thing God has called you to is also the place where you feel the weakest?In this episode of Protect the Altar, Deborah Hong and Tim Rice sit down with Essential Music Publishing songwriter Nick Bays to disc...
Paul Baloche Interview: Worship, Leadership, and Legacy!
Paul Baloche Interview: Worship, Leadership, and LegacyJoin us for a special live conversation with worship leader and songwriter Paul Baloche as he shares insights from decades of ministry, leadership, and songwriting. In this ep...
Recognizing the Religious Spirit
In this episode of Protect the Altar, Deborah Hong and Tim Rice sit down with Pastor Mark Estes for an honest conversation about recognizing a religious spirit, the difference between religion and true relationship with God, and how legalism ca...
You Might Be Putting Your Hope in the Wrong Thing!
What happens when the thing you’re hoping in can’t actually sustain you?In this episode of Protect the Altar, Tim Rice & Deborah Hong have an honest conversation about how misplaced hope and misinterpreted truth can quietly rob us o...
Getting Your Joy Back!
In this episode of Protect the Altar Podcast, Deborah Hong and Tim Rice sit down to discuss why the Church must get her joy back, the dangers of living under shame, and how freedom and healing are found in Christ. Join the conversation as they ...
The Secret to Contentment!
In this episode of the Protect the Altar Podcast, Deborah Hong and Tim Rice unpack “The Secret to Contentment” and the truth that contentment is something you can learn.They dive into what Scripture says about guarding your heart against...
Navigating Industry & Ministry!
In this episode of the Protect the Altar Podcast, we sit down with special guest Stephen Brewster of The Harmony Group to talk about what it really looks like to navigate both the music industry and ministry.Stephen shares his perspectiv...
God Gave You a Promise...Now What?
In this episode, Tim Rice and Deborah Hong dive into what it truly means to steward the promise of God over your life—without falling into the trap of striving, hustling, or trying to make things happen in your own strength.So often, whe...
Overcoming Comparison!
Comparison is one of the fastest ways to lose sight of your calling—and in this episode, we’re confronting it head-on.Join us on the Protect the Altar Podcast as Anna Sotelo shares her powerful and personal journey of overcoming...
Staying Faithful Through Seasons!
In this episode of Protect the Altar, we sit down with Pastor Mark Estes to talk about what it truly means to stay faithful through every season—both seen and unseen. Ministry isn’t built on moments of hype, but on a life of consistency, surren...
How to Be a Disruptor for the Right Kingdom
Join us for a conversation with Derek Winkley as we explore what it means to answer God’s call to be a disruptor. In this episode, we unpack the tension of stepping out in bold obedience, discerning where God is leading, and recognizing how eas...
Protecting the Unity on The Worship Team!
In this episode of Protect the Altar, we dive into what it really means to protect the unity of your worship team. We talk honestly about those moments when you feel triggered by others, how to navigate differences with grace, and prac...
The Church in an Age of Outrage!
In this episode of the podcast, we discuss The Church in an Age of Outrage with special guest Patricia Estes, one of the senior pastors of North Palm Church. Together we talk about how believers can resist the enemy’s bait to be...
Is Carnal Thinking Creeping Into Worship Leadership?
Tim Rice joins Protect the Altar for a powerful conversation about the subtle ways carnal thinking can influence worship leadership—and how leaders can stay anchored in the Spirit while stewarding the altar.
The Levite Portion (Part 2)
In “The Levite Portion (Part 2)”, we dive deeper into the tension between platform and presence, image and anointing, visibility and true intimacy with God.What happens when private encounters are meant for corporate impact—but we keep ...
The Levite Portion (Part 1)
The Levite Portion (Part 1) | ft. Pastor Dakota AndekinIn this episode, Deborah sits down with Pastor Dakota Andekin for a rich and convicting conversation about what it truly means to receive the Lord Himself as your inheritance.
Guarding a Tender Heart In Ministry
In this episode of Protect the Altar, we sit down with Corey Howells for an honest conversation about what it really looks like to guard a tender heart in ministry.After years of serving, leading, and carrying respon...
Finding Your Place On Your Worship Team!
Finding Your Place on Your Worship Team 🎶What does it look like to truly find your place on a worship team—especially when the journey includes uncertainty, tension, and growth?In this episode, Deborah Hong, Nathan Carey...
Fighting the Desire for Fame in Worship
In this episode of Protect the Altar, Deborah & Tim have an honest conversation about fighting the desire for fame in worship.In a culture that constantly elevates platforms, numbers, and visibility, even worship can sl...
Building a Songwriting Community!
In this episode of Protect The Altar, we dive into the heart of building a healthy, honoring songwriting community within the local church. We talk about why songwriting is not just a creative outlet, but a vital part of church life—shaping the...
How to Gain Authority
In this episode of the Protect The Altar Podcast, we dive into a powerful and often misunderstood topic: how to gain spiritual authority.True authority isn’t self-appointed—it’s formed. We unpack how submission, f...
Covenant or Convenience? Rethinking Relationships in Ministry
In this episode of the Protect the Altar Podcast, we dive deep into the difference between covenant relationships and transactional relationships in ministry.So much of today’s ministry culture is built on usefulness, platforms, and out...