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Worship, Bass, Coffee is the podcast for worship musicians, bass players, and creatives who serve the Church and love a great cup of coffee.Hosted by a Nashville-based worship bassist Jay Szalay, this show features real conversations about worship music, bass gear, playing techniques, faith, creativity, and serving in ministry.Hear from special guests—both well-known and behind-the-scenes—as we talk tone, gear, grooves, and what it means to lead with humility and heart.Whether you’re on stage every Sunday or just love the worship music world, this podcast is brewed just for you.
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- 1 weeks ago1h 29m
Worship Songs that Changed the Way We Play Bass & Worship
What worship songs have shaped the way you play bass, approach worship, and even think about your faith? In this episode, Jay and Josh take a look back at some of the songs that have influenced them over the years, from learning when to add a little extra spice to a bass line to knowing when the best thing you can do is simply play the song as it was written. They share stories behind songs like Good Good Father, Hosanna, Cornerstone, and Lion and the Lamb, talk about the spiritual impact of worship music, and reflect on how certain songs and experiences have shaped their approach to serving on a worship team. Along the way, there's plenty of bass talk, gear inspiration, and a few personal stories that remind us why we love doing what we do. So grab your coffee, grab your bass, and let’s get into it!
- 3 weeks ago1h 15m
$1,000 Worship Bass Rig Challenge
In this episode of the Worship, Bass, Coffee Podcast, Jay is joined by Scott Beavers to tackle a fun challenge: building a complete bass rig from scratch with just $1,000. They each put together different setups, exploring basses, DIs, pedals, and digital versus analog gear while sharing their favorite tones and ways to get the most out of a budget. Along the way, they talk about what a worship bassist really needs, where to invest your money, and why you don’t have to spend a fortune to build a solid rig for Sunday mornings. So grab your coffee, grab your bass, and let’s get into it!
- Oct 5, 20261h 34m
Kevin Eaton — Learning to Love and Connect with People
In this episode of the Worship, Bass, Coffee Podcast, Jay sits down with his friend and fellow Bridge Church bassist Kevin Eaton. Kevin shares his journey from playing punk, emo, and metalcore in his younger years to finding his place serving on worship teams, including the lessons he learned along the way about the Nashville Number System, preparing for a Sunday, listening well, and leading from the back with the bass and drums. We also get into gear, basses, pedals, strings, coffee, and plenty of stories from Kevin’s years of playing—including a few unexpected moments when church didn’t quite go according to plan. Most importantly, Kevin talks about what God has been teaching him about slowing down, listening to people, and learning to love and connect with others. So grab your coffee, grab your bass, and let’s get into it!
- Sep 21, 20261h 43m
Finding Your Sound with Brandon Moore
In this episode, Jay and Josh sit down with Brandon Moore to hear his story of going from barely knowing what a bass was to serving regularly on a worship team just six years later. Brandon shares how God met him during a difficult season of life, how he found his way into worship bass, and the lessons he’s learned along the way about preparation, developing your ear, playing without charts, finding your own style, and handling mistakes on Sunday morning. They also talk about the role of the bass in leading worship, working with your sound engineer, building relationships with your worship team, Brandon’s gear and pedalboard, his love for Sade bassist Paul Denman, and plenty of other bass nerd topics along the way. It’s a conversation about music, worship, growth, and remembering that the gift of playing bass is ultimately about something much bigger than getting every note right. So grab your coffee, grab your bass, and let’s get into it!
- Sep 7, 20261h 50m
What Makes a Great Worship Bassist
What makes a great worship bassist? In this episode, Jay and Josh step away from the normal interview format and sit down to talk about what really makes a great worship bass player. They talk about skill and preparation, serving the song, listening to the band and the room, being reliable and flexible, checking your ego, and knowing when to play—and when not to. But more importantly, they dig into the heart behind serving and what it means to use the gifts God has given us to serve others and ultimately glorify Him. There’s plenty of practical advice, a few good laughs, and some honest conversation about what it really means to serve well as a worship musician. So grab your coffee, grab your bass, and let’s get into it!
- Aug 24, 20262h 15m
Keep Going, Keep Trusting with Raul Alfonso of Big Daddy Weave
This week on Worship, Bass, Coffee, Jay sits down with Raul “Rowdy” Alfonso, bassist for Big Daddy Weave. Raul shares his journey from growing up playing music in church to working in Nashville, touring, recording, and eventually joining Big Daddy Weave. We talk about the unexpected way God opened that door, the impact J-Dog had on his life, and what it looks like to keep Jesus at the center while navigating life on the road. Raul also opens up about perfectionism, learning to give yourself grace, the importance of community and family, and saying yes when God puts an opportunity in front of you. And, of course, we get into basses, tone, gear, and life on the road. So grab your coffee, grab your bass, and let’s get into it!
- Aug 10, 20261h 56m
Why Community Makes Us Better with Matt Reynolds
In Season 2, Episode 3 of the Worship, Bass, Coffee Podcast, Jay and Josh sit down with good friend and fellow worship bassist Matt Reynolds to hear his story and talk all things worship, bass, gear, and community. Matt shares how he first fell in love with the bass, his early influences, playing in a large church in front of thousands of people as a teenager, and why he eventually stepped away from the stage to run sound. He opens up about learning the difference between pursuing excellence and pursuing Jesus, and how those experiences shaped the way he approaches worship and serving today. We also dive deep into the importance of relationships and community within a worship team, the gear and tones that have influenced Matt over the years, his love for John Entwistle, and plenty of bass-geek conversation along the way. It’s a fun and honest conversation about music, faith, serving, and remembering what really matters when we step onto the stage. So grab your coffee, turn it up, and enjoy another conversation from Worship Bass Coffee Podcast.
- Jul 27, 20262h 31m
David Puleo: A Story of Relationships, Serving & Faithfulness
In this episode of the Worship Bass Coffee Podcast, Jay sits down with David Puleo, founder of Puleo Guitars, to hear the incredible story behind his journey from serving in local churches to becoming a trusted guitar builder and tech and guitarist for artists like Bethel Music and Josh Baldwin. David shares how a willingness to serve, invest in relationships, and faithfully steward every opportunity opened doors he never could have planned for.We talk about everything from moving across the country to Redding, California, joining the worship team at Bethel, touring with Bethel Music, and eventually building a thriving guitar business. Along the way, David shares valuable insights on tone, gear, building guitars, serving the song, and why treating people well has been one of the greatest keys to his success.Whether you're a bassist, guitarist, worship leader, or simply someone looking to grow in your craft while keeping the right perspective, this conversation is packed with wisdom, encouragement, and practical takeaways. Grab a cup of coffee and join us for another great conversation on the Worship Bass Coffee Podcast.
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About Worship Bass Coffee
Worship, Bass, Coffee is the podcast for worship musicians, bass players, and creatives who serve the Church and love a great cup of coffee.Hosted by a Nashville-based worship bassist Jay Szalay, this show features real conversations about worship music, bass gear, playing techniques, faith, creativity, and serving in ministry.Hear from special guests—both well-known and behind-the-scenes—as we talk tone, gear, grooves, and what it means to lead with humility and heart.Whether you’re on stage every Sunday or just love the worship music world, this podcast is brewed just for you.
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