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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

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Bryce Vaughn and the Heart Behind the Tone

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2025/12/15

In this Christmas-season episode of Worship, Bass, Coffee, Jay sits down with fellow Texan and tone architect Bryce Vaughn for a conversation that’s equal parts gear talk, real-life honesty, and worship-community heart.They dig into what life actually looks like when your weeks are stacked with Sunday sets, midweek services, artist dates, studio sessions, and the constant tension of staying creative without burning yourself out. Bryce shares how growing up as a pastor’s kid in an all-Black gospel

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The Worship Bass Coffee Holiday Gear Wish List...

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2025/12/01

It’s a Worship, Bass, Coffee Christmas special! In Episode 11, Jay is joined once again by his friend and fellow bassist Scott Beavers for a full-on worship bass gear wish list—perfect for Cyber Monday hunters or anyone dreaming up their next tone move. They kick things off with budget-friendly bass options for newer players, then work their way into boutique builds from Puleo, Bluesman Vintage, Mike Lull, Low End, and more. From there, Jay and Scott walk through their “gear pyramid,” highlighting

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73:57

From Gospel Beginnings to Disney Stages: A...

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2025/11/17

In this episode of Worship, Bass, Coffee, I sit down with LaVon Rushing — gospel bassist, MD, multi-instrumentalist, and one of the most joyful and gifted players influencing modern worship and gospel music today.LaVon shares how growing up in Virginia with a guitar-playing father and a bass-loving mother shaped his musical DNA, eventually leading him from early church experiences to a full career in Orlando’s vibrant creative scene. LaVon and I revisit their first meeting at Disney’s Joyful

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104:32

Josh Summers — The Heart of Worship

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2025/11/03

In this episode of Worship, Bass, Coffee, I sit down with Josh Summers — a fellow bassist, husband, and dad of four based in Cleveland, Tennessee, who has a deep love for music, tone, and serving in the local church. From early days in punk and alternative bands to leading worship at Calvary Chapel Chattanooga, Josh shares how his journey as a musician has evolved into something far deeper than just playing notes.We talk about preparation, intentional playing, and what it means to “serve the song.”

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Embracing your seasons with Ethan Eichhorn

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2025/10/20

In this episode of Worship, Bass, Coffee, I sit down with Ethan Eichhorn — a longtime Instagram friend turned real-life hang. Ethan shares his journey growing up in a musical family where both parents were professional musicians, and how bass became the perfect blend of groove and melody for him.By day, Ethan leads in the construction world after earning a degree in electrical engineering. Between travel, remote work, and raising three kids, he still finds time to serve at The Orchard, often pouring

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72:20

A Conversation with Adam Kiser of Bethel Music

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2025/10/06

In this episode of Worship, Bass, Coffee, I sit down with Adam Kiser — a bassist and MD whose path runs from a tiny south-Georgia church to Bethel Music and the road with Josh Baldwin. We met before serving on a live worship project at The Bridge church and kept the conversation going over coffee. Adam shares how a visiting praise band made bass feel “cool,” what it felt like to move across the country at 18, and why not making the team his first year at Bethel ended up being one of the best things

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72:13

Recovering Well and Leading Strong – with Ken Reid

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2025/09/22

In this episode of Worship, Bass, Coffee, I sit down with Ken Reid — a fellow bassist at The Bridge and someone I first got to know over a simple coffee. Ken shares his journey into music, from his punk rock and metal roots to discovering his place on bass in church. We talk about his current role at Ramsey Solutions leading the content team, and how he balances family life, work, and serving on Sundays.Ken opens up about what it’s like preparing for worship without relying on charts, how he finds

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85:06

Rediscovering the Joy of Playing – Conversation with...

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2025/09/08

In this episode of the Worship Bass Coffee Podcast, I sit down with my good friend and fellow Bridge Church bassist, Tyler Rue. Tyler opens up about rediscovering his passion for playing after stepping away from music for several years, and how he now balances the demands of family, a full-time career, and serving on Sundays. We talk about his early influences growing up on punk rock, how faith became real to him through worship, and the lessons he learned stepping back into church music—including

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74:08

Brandon Robold: Bass, Worship and the Road

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2025/08/25

In this episode of Worship Bass Coffee, I sit down with my good friend Brandon Robold—bassist, musical director, and background vocalist for Zach Williams. Brandon’s journey is full of heart, grit, and faith, and I think you’ll really enjoy this one.We talk about everything from his early days growing up in Maryland, to how a middle-school crush led him to pick up the bass (yes, really!). Brandon shares how playing in church shaped his foundation, how his time at Liberty University stretched him as

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66:06

Bass, Gear, and Serving the Church with Scott Beavers

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2025/08/11

In this episode, I sit down with Scott Beavers—bassist at The Bridge Church, graphic designer, and fellow gear enthusiast—to talk about his journey in music and heart for serving. We chat about everything from growing up in a Southern Baptist church and falling into bass by chance, to balancing a full-time creative career while faithfully playing on Sundays.We cover the realities of worship prep without an iPad, learning to trust your instincts on stage, and the biggest lessons Scott has learned

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A Conversation with Parke Cottrell of Colony House

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2025/07/28

In this episode, I sit down with Parke Cottrell—bassist for Colony House, worship leader, and all-around creative—to talk about his musical journey and heart for serving. We chat about everything from his early days learning piano, to falling into bass by accident, to what it means to lead with humility on and off the stage. We cover life on the road, building a family while touring, leading worship alongside his wife, and the value of staying connected to your local church. We also get into some

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Worship, Bass, Coffee — and Why This Podcast Exists

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2025/07/13

Welcome to the first episode of Worship | Bass | Coffee.I’ve been sitting on this idea for a while, and I’m finally hitting record. In this episode, I talk about why I started the podcast, what it’s all about, and what you can expect in the weeks ahead.I also share some thoughts on playing the gear you actually love—not what’s hyped online. Whether it’s an Ibanez, a Sire, or whatever you connect with, it should feel good in your hands and make you want to keep playing. I’ve bought and sold a bunch

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