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Welcome to the Georgia Worship Choir Podcast, where music meets mission! Join Founder and Director Dean Oliver and the passionate voices of the Georgia Worship Choir as they embark on a unique journey to explore the role of choirs in modern worship. In a world where church choirs are becoming rare, the Georgia Worship Choir proves that total strangers—united by their love for singing and Jesus—can create powerful, inspiring worship experiences. Whether you’re a singer, a music lover, or simply curious about this ”grand experiment,” there’s something here for you. Discover heartfelt stories, uplifting worship songs, and a variety of musical styles—from modern worship hits to timeless hymns and gospel classics. Along the way, you’ll witness the joys and challenges of sustaining a community choir and learn how this diverse group brings people closer to God through music. No matter where you’re from or what you believe, we invite you to join us on this journey. Subscribe, follow, and comment where available. Let’s keep singing together! 🎶 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube. 🌐 Visit GeorgiaWorshipChoir.com to learn more, sign up, or support the choir. New podcast weblog
Episodes

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Ep. 04 - How We Do This - Pt. 2 of 3 - Video
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The Power of Community and Worship: Georgia Worship Choir's Journey
In this episode, we explore the heart and soul of the Georgia Worship Choir, highlighting the significance of relationships and community within their ministry. While the music and worship are central, the bonds formed among choir members are equally valued. The video discusses the challenges of inclusive participation, the importance of sharing responsibilities, and how rehearsals transform into powerful worship experiences. Emphasizing the collective effort and the emotional impact of their performances, the choir demonstrates the profound need and passion for communal worship through singing.

3 hours ago
3 hours ago
The Power of Community and Worship: Georgia Worship Choir's Journey
In this episode, we explore the heart and soul of the Georgia Worship Choir, highlighting the significance of relationships and community within their ministry. While the music and worship are central, the bonds formed among choir members are equally valued. The video discusses the challenges of inclusive participation, the importance of sharing responsibilities, and how rehearsals transform into powerful worship experiences. Emphasizing the collective effort and the emotional impact of their performances, the choir demonstrates the profound need and passion for communal worship through singing.

Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Ep. 03 - How We Do This - Pt. 1 of 3 - Video
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
In this episode, part 1 of a 3-part series, the Georgia Worship Choir delves into the inner workings of their sixth season, discussing recruitment, team functions, and logistics. Host Dean Oliver is joined by his wife Robine Oliver and board president Hope Wingate in their first multi-person podcast. The trio highlights the choir's operational structure, financial challenges, the addition of orientation sessions for new members, and all the excitement that surrounds each season's Launch Rehearsal.

Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Ep. 03 - How We Do This - Pt. 1 of 3 - Audio Only
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
In this episode, part 1 of a 3-part series, the Georgia Worship Choir delves into the inner workings of their sixth season, discussing recruitment, team functions, and logistics. Host Dean Oliver is joined by his wife Robine Oliver and board president Hope Wingate in their first multi-person podcast. The trio highlights the choir's operational structure, financial challenges, the addition of orientation sessions for new members, and all the excitement that surrounds each season's Launch Rehearsal.

Friday Jan 17, 2025
Ep.02 - Why a Podcast? - Video
Friday Jan 17, 2025
Friday Jan 17, 2025
Dean Oliver, Founder and Director of the Georgia Worship Choir (GWC), explains in the second episode of their new podcast why he decided to create it. He emphasizes that the choir believes in the enduring value of choirs in modern worship and explores whether a community worship choir can unite diverse individuals through a shared love for singing and faith. Dean shares seven key motivations for the podcast: documenting the choir's history, recruiting members, sharing experiences, interviewing worship ministry figures, teaching others how to form similar choirs, raising financial support, and reaching listeners in unique ways. He invites the audience to subscribe, follow, support, and pray for GWC, aiming to create a meaningful connection through the podcast.
🌐 Visit GeorgiaWorshipChoir.com to learn more, sign up, or support the choir.

Friday Jan 17, 2025
Ep.02 - Why a Podcast? - Audio Only
Friday Jan 17, 2025
Friday Jan 17, 2025
Dean Oliver, Founder and Director of the Georgia Worship Choir (GWC), explains in the second episode of their new podcast why he decided to create it. He emphasizes that the choir believes in the enduring value of choirs in modern worship and explores whether a community worship choir can unite diverse individuals through a shared love for singing and faith. Dean shares seven key motivations for the podcast: documenting the choir's history, recruiting members, sharing experiences, interviewing worship ministry figures, teaching others how to form similar choirs, raising financial support, and reaching listeners in unique ways. He invites the audience to subscribe, follow, support, and pray for GWC, aiming to create a meaningful connection through the podcast.
🌐 Visit GeorgiaWorshipChoir.com to learn more, sign up, or support the choir.

Friday Jan 17, 2025
Ep.01 - Why a Choir? - Video
Friday Jan 17, 2025
Friday Jan 17, 2025
This podcast episode introduces the Georgia Worship Choir (GWC), a community choir based in Georgia, USA. Founded by Dean Oliver, GWC aims to explore the relevance and potential of choirs in modern worship, especially as fewer churches maintain traditional choirs. The episode details the choir's journey, the inspiration behind its creation, and its mission to unite diverse Christians through worship music. The script also shares amusing anecdotes, like a logo design mishap involving the European country of Georgia's flag, and provides five ways for listeners to engage with the choir, including subscribing, joining, supporting financially, and praying. The overarching message is the importance of communal worship through singing and the ongoing experiment to see if a community worship choir can thrive outside traditional church settings.
🌐 Visit GeorgiaWorshipChoir.com to learn more, sign up, or support the choir.

Friday Jan 17, 2025
Ep.01 - Why a Choir? - Audio Only
Friday Jan 17, 2025
Friday Jan 17, 2025
This podcast episode introduces the Georgia Worship Choir (GWC), a community choir based in Georgia, USA. Founded by Dean Oliver, GWC aims to explore the relevance and potential of choirs in modern worship, especially as fewer churches maintain traditional choirs. The episode details the choir's journey, the inspiration behind its creation, and its mission to unite diverse Christians through worship music. The script also shares amusing anecdotes, like a logo design mishap involving the European country of Georgia's flag, and provides five ways for listeners to engage with the choir, including subscribing, joining, supporting financially, and praying. The overarching message is the importance of communal worship through singing and the ongoing experiment to see if a community worship choir can thrive outside traditional church settings.
🌐 Visit GeorgiaWorshipChoir.com to learn more, sign up, or support the choir.