January 30, 2025
From Christian Metal to Worship Pastor: Brennan Chaulk on Music and Faith
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In this powerful episode, Karina sits down with Brennan Chaulk, a worship pastor, musician, guitarist, and vocalist for the Christian metal band Haste the Day. Brennan shares his incredible journey from growing up in an atheist family in Canada to witnessing his parents’ radical transformation through faith. He talks about his experiences touring with a Christian metal band, the challenges of staying grounded in faith while on the road, and how stepping away from music for five years reshaped his identity in Christ. Now serving as a worship pastor at Emmanuel Church in Indianapolis, Brennan dives deep into the meaning of worship, the biblical foundation for lifting our hands in praise, and how what we consume—especially through music—impacts our hearts. Whether you’re a worship leader, a parent navigating music choices for your kids, or someone seeking a deeper connection with God, this episode is packed with wisdom, inspiration, and encouragement.
Episode Highlights:
- – Brennan’s childhood in an atheist family and his parents’ radical conversion to Christianity.
- – His journey from playing in a Christian metal band to becoming a worship pastor.
- – The power of accountability and staying grounded in faith while touring.
- – How he rediscovered his identity after stepping away from music.
- – The biblical significance of worship and lifting hands in praise.
- – Navigating secular music, its impact on the heart, and guiding kids through music choices.
- – How worship is more than just music—it’s a way of life.
Time-Stamps:
- [00:00:34] Meet Brennan Chaulk: From Canada to Worship Pastor.
- [00:01:41] Brennan’s family background: Raised by atheist parents who found faith.
- [00:07:13] Moving to the U.S. and stepping into music ministry.
- [00:08:03] Joining Haste the Day and spreading the gospel through Christian metal.
- [00:11:09] The challenges of touring as a Christian musician.
- [00:16:19] Leaving the band to focus on marriage and struggling with identity.
- [00:23:03] The shift from performance to true worship leadership.
- [00:28:55] The biblical foundation of lifting hands in worship.
- [00:39:13] How the music we consume shapes our hearts and minds.
- [00:45:19] Parenting and guiding children in their music choices.
- [00:49:09] What Brennan is doing now at Emmanuel Church.
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Follow Brennan Chaulk on Instagram and Haste The Day on their Instagram as well.
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