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In this episode, I sit down with  Dove Award-winning worship leader Meredith Andrews as she shares her experience leading worship for Celebrate Recovery for the past two decades, a para-church ministry focused on facilitating biblical community for those dealing with the hurts, habits, and hang-ups of life. We discuss how to cultivate deep worship response in our churches that go beyond our Sunday routine.

As the conversation unfolded, Meredith and I reflected on the immense grace that binds worshipers together, regardless of their backgrounds. Everyone in church on a Sunday morning has experienced grace—whether they've faced addiction or not. Meredith echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the need for churches to create environments where worship is seen as essential and deeply personal.

Meredith also spoke about the challenge of fostering a culture of worship at her home church, where some may not express their emotions openly. She noted, "We need to teach people about the value of worship and what happens when we sing to Him." This highlights the ongoing journey of helping congregations understand the significance of worship as a heartfelt response to God's love.

Reflecting on her experiences at the summit, Meredith encourages us to consider how we can better invite our communities into worship that transcends the ordinary. Only by understanding what we have been rescued from can we truly appreciate the fullness of our worship.

In a world filled with distractions, moments like these remind us of the power of coming together in genuine worship. What would our churches look like if everyone fully embraced their freedom to worship?