Off Mic With Ivory

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. <

Off Mic With Ivory is a arts podcast hosted by Ivory McDonald, with 41 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Ivory McDonald hosts Off Mic With Ivory, a arts show with 41 episodes published.

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  Episode #13

  Season 4, Episode 13 - How Lament Can Lead to Joy with Pastor Sarah Benibo

  May 26, 20261h 20mS4

  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 with God. We break down how lament isn’t a lack of faith, but a form of honesty with God. It’s the space where grief, confusion, and questions are brought into His presence—and somehow, that honesty becomes the very thing that leads us toward healing and joy. If you’ve ever felt like you had to “hold it together” in your faith, this conversation is for you. Lament isn’t the end of your story—it’s often the doorway to deeper trust. Executively Produced by Ivory McDonald Audio Engineered by Ivory McDonald Video Filmed by Ivory McDonald Video Edited by Humphrey Caswell Jr. Music by Isaiah Garcia ©Off Mic with Ivory

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  Episode #12

  Season 4, Episode 12 - Faith, Worship & Deconstruction - Searching for Honest Faith

  May 19, 20261h 8mS4

  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 journey from being a practicing Christian and worship leader to stepping back and questioning many of the things she experienced within mega church culture. Together, we talk about the tension between genuine worship and performance, the pressure of finding identity in what we do for God, and what happens when the stage becomes tied to our sense of worth. This conversation isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about honesty. It’s about wrestling with difficult questions, confronting disillusionment, and searching for what is real in the middle of deconstruction and reconstruction. Executively Produced by Ivory McDonald Audio Engineered by Ivory McDonald Video Filmed by Ivory McDonald Video Edited by Humphrey Caswell Jr. Music by Isaiah Garcia ©Off Mic with Ivory

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  Episode #11

  Season 4, Episode 11 - Worship or Performance - Can Worship and Business Coexist?

  May 12, 20261h 17mS4

  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 conversation about the tension between worship, platform, performance, and profit. From concerts and production costs to branding and influence, we wrestle with a difficult but necessary question: Have we made worship more about performance than presence? More about platform than people? More about consumers than participants? This is a nuanced, honest, and needed conversation for worship leaders, musicians, creatives, and anyone passionate about worship staying centered on God. Executively Produced by Ivory McDonald Audio Engineered by Ivory McDonald Video Filmed by Ivory McDonald Video Edited by Humphrey Caswell Jr. Music by Isaiah Garcia ©Off Mic with Ivory

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  Episode #10

  Season 4, Episode 10 - Worship...The Way God Prescribed - Have We Made Worship About Us?

  May 6, 202641 minS4

  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 traded reverence for relatability? Presence for performance? Participation for observation? Some of these shifts are subtle… but they matter. If worship is truly about God, then we have to be willing to examine what we’ve built. Worship Leader, pastor, musician, Beliver in Christ...this episode is for you. 🎧 Watch the full episode and join the conversation. Executively Produced by Ivory McDonald Audio Engineered by Ivory McDonald Video Filmed by Ivory McDonald Video Edited by Humphrey Caswell Jr. Music by Isaiah Garcia ©Off Mic with Ivory

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  Episode #9

  Season 4, Episode 9 - Calvin Nowell: Building Healthy Worship Teams, Worship Ministry and Ageism

  Apr 22, 20261h 30mS4

  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 meant to be: community. We talk about what it looks like to truly see people—beyond their gift, beyond their role—and how that kind of culture changes everything. From building trust, to creating spaces where people can grow, to linking arms in a way that goes far beyond singing songs together. We also get honest about something that doesn’t get talked about enough: ageism in worship culture. How many of our older saints feel pushed to the side in spaces they helped build? And what are we losing when we don’t make room for their wisdom, their steadiness, and their lived experience? Because healthy worship teams aren’t just diverse in sound—they’re diverse in generations. And we need that. At the end of the day, this isn’t just about building great teams… it’s about building healthy ones. The kind where people are known, valued, and growing together. If you’ve ever been part of a worship team—or are leading one—this conversation might challenge how you see the people around you. 🎧 Watch the full episode and join the conversation. Executively Produced by Ivory McDonald Audio Engineered by Ivory McDonald Video Filmed by Ivory McDonald Video Edited by Humphrey Caswell Jr. Music by Isaiah Garcia ©Off Mic with Ivory

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