
Episode #17
This Is Not Who You Are : Rebuilding Identity and Finding Balance with Doris Donley
In this raw and refreshing episode of the Worship Afterisms Podcast, host Chris August sits down with rising gospel artist Doris Donley for an unfiltered look into her life, faith, and artistry. Doris traces her journey back to her earliest days singing as a young girl, sharing the pivotal moment in college at age 18 when her entire perspective on worship shifted. She opens up about what God is teaching her in this season, detailing how daily prayer and unwavering consistency form the core foundation of her leadership.Doris also steps into a deeply intimate, vulnerable moment to share her story of reaching a breaking point—confronting a mental breakdown, grappling with anger toward God, and almost stepping away from worship altogether. Through that trial, she discovered how our deepest struggles can transform into powerful testimonies designed to serve and heal others.The conversation tackles the raw realities of ministry, exploring what no one teaches you about being a worship leader, recounting a few hilarious worship fails, and dissecting the subtle dangers leaders face in today’s culture. Doris also reflects on maintaining balance while navigating her rise in the gospel industry and uncovers who she is becoming outside of the worship stage.It’s not all heavy, though! Chris puts Doris to the test in our signature game, Good Save, challenging her to remember the song lyrics worship leaders forget most. Finally, Doris reveals her personal Worship Afterism and gives us an exclusive preview of what’s coming next in her journey.Listen now on your favorite platform or watch the full conversation on YouTube!Connect with Worship Afterisms:Be sure to subscribe and leave a review if this episode encouraged you! Listen on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/38tzUWa...Make sure to Follow Us Instagram: @worshipafterisms TikTok: @worship.afterisms YouTube: Worship Afterisms Follow Our Guest @dorisdonleySponsors and Partners Recognition:Outsider Social Club KC Partner Recognition:Defy-n-ytionHere are ways to Donate:Merch shophttps://www.bonfire.com/store/worship...Cup of Love Donations https://buymeacoffee.com/worshipafter...Amazon Wish List https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls...

