The Church Revitalization Podcast

Author: The Malphurs Group

Each week, The Malphurs Group team tackles important, actionable topics to help your church succeed in revitalization and leadership. We want to equip your church break through barriers and maximize your impact.
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Scott & A.J. Debate the Best Christmas Set List
Wednesday, 26 November, 2025

This week, Scott and AJ take a fun holiday detour and build the ultimate Christmas worship setlist—draft style. They debate classics, song arrangements, emotional picks, and what actually serves a congregation well during Advent. Equal parts practical and playful, this episode will get you thinking about your Christmas services. Scott Ball and A.J. Mathieu co-host The Church Revitalization Podcast and lead The Malphurs Group, helping churches experience renewed health and grow with confidence. If this is your first time listening, welcome—expect practical, actionable conversations rooted in real ministry experience. In this episode (timestamps): 00:41 — Why Christmas music matters in worship planning 05:05 — The "draft rules" and first-round song selections 13:08 — Debating arrangements, modern twists, and nostalgia 18:00 — Vulnerable stories behind certain song choices 25:28 — Final setlists, service flow, and surprising endings LINKS Healthy Churches Toolkit — https://healthychurchestoolkit.com The Malphurs Group — https://malphursgroup.com Facebook — https://facebook.com/malphursgroup Instagram — https://instagram.com/malphursgroup YouTube — https://youtube.com/themalphursgroup X (Twitter) — https://x.com/malphursgroup