Off Mic With Ivory
Ivory McDonald
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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.
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S4E13 Season 4, Episode 13 - How Lament Can Lead to Joy with Pastor Sarah Benibo
In this episode, I sit down with Worship Pastor Sarah Benibo, from Embassy City Church in Dallas, TX to talk about lament—what it really is, why we avoid it, and why it actually matters in our walk…
S4E12 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…
S4E11 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…
S4E10 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…
S4E9 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…
S4E8 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,…
S4E7 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…
S4E6 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…
S4E5 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…
S4E4 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…
S4E3 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…
S4E2 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,…
S4E1 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…
S3E10 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…
S3E9 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…
S3E8 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…
S3E7 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…
S3E6 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…
S3E5 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…
S3E4 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?:…
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Off Mic With Ivory has published 41 episodes since June 2023, covering topics in Arts, Christianity.
Off Mic With Ivory is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 1h 16m.
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