Worship Bass Coffee

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.