"Fear can paralyze you, but faith will mobilize you." That's the timely challenge legendary worship leader Don Moen is delivering to worship leaders around the world in the latest episode of Worship Wednesday.
As churches navigate growing pressures-from burnout and anxiety to personal loss and ministry challenges-Moen's newest message couldn't come at a better time. Blending Scripture, worship, and heartfelt pastoral encouragement, the veteran songwriter reminds ministry leaders that the greatest battle they face often isn't on the platform-it's in their hearts.
The episode begins on a lighthearted note as Moen reflects on celebrating another birthday, jokes about correcting a long-standing Wikipedia error, and chats over a cup of Rwandan coffee. But the conversation soon turns to a subject every worship leader knows well: fear.
Whether it's a devastating doctor's diagnosis, financial uncertainty, family struggles, or the daily pressures of ministry, Moen says fear has a way of immobilizing believers if left unchecked.
Drawing from passages including Psalm 56, Psalm 61, John 10:10, and 1 John 4:18, Moen reminds viewers that fear is real-but it should never have the final word.
"Fear can paralyze you," he says. "But faith will mobilize you."
Rather than simply talking about worship, Moen demonstrates it, leading viewers through beloved songs including "The Steadfast Love of the Lord," "Lead Me to the Rock," "Be Still My Soul (My Hiding Place)," "Your Love Never Fails," and his signature anthem "God Will Make a Way." Each selection reinforces the episode's central message that God's presence remains constant even when circumstances feel overwhelming.
For worship leaders who regularly carry the burdens of others while quietly wrestling with their own fears, the episode serves as both encouragement and gentle reminder that ministry begins with personally trusting the God they lead others to worship.
One of the most moving portions comes during Moen's extended prayer time as he responds to testimonies and prayer requests submitted by viewers around the world. He prays for broken marriages, families facing chronic illness, couples longing for children, those searching for employment, caregivers walking through Alzheimer's, and believers struggling to find hope in difficult seasons.
The global response highlights the unique community that has formed around Worship Wednesday, where thousands gather each week not simply to sing, but to encourage one another through worship and prayer.
Moen also shared exciting news for longtime supporters, revealing that official "God Will Make a Way" mugs are finally on their way after years of requests. He also updated viewers on the ongoing Worship in Action building project, thanking partners whose generosity continues to expand the ministry's impact.
As the episode draws to a close, Moen returns to the message that has defined much of his ministry for decades: God is still making a way.
For worship leaders preparing another Sunday setlist, navigating ministry fatigue, or simply needing fresh encouragement themselves, Moen's latest Worship Wednesday offers a simple but powerful reminder: before we can lead others into God's presence, we must first choose faith over fear ourselves.
In an age marked by uncertainty and anxiety, Don Moen's newest message is more than another devotional-it's a timely encouragement for every worship leader seeking to serve with confidence, courage, and unwavering trust in God.
