In this episode, Matt sits down with Brooke Nicholls—worship leader, songwriter, and author—to explore her journey of faith, the story behind her newest single “Whatever You Say,” and the beauty of encountering Jesus in both extraordinary and everyday moments.Brooke Nicholls is a worship leader, songwriter, and author from Canada. She’s a two-time Juno Award nominee and ten-time Canadian Gospel Music Award winner, Brooke has been named Female Vocalist of the Year four times. She currently serves as a Worship Pastor at Village Church in Surrey, BC, where she lives with her husband and their two daughters. After more than two years away from releasing music—a season of welcoming a new baby, moving across the country, and walking through grief—Brooke returns with her newest single, “Whatever You Say,” a bold declaration of trust in Jesus.Brooke shares:+Her personal encounter with Jesus that changed everything+The shift from pop music to worship ministry+Writing songs from lived experience+The importance of being rooted in a local church+Her hope for revival across CanadaTakeaways+Worship is not just a stage experience; it's a daily act.+Community and a home church are vital for spiritual growth.+The mundane aspects of life can also be acts of worship.+Surrendering to God's will can lead to unexpected blessings.+Music has the power to touch lives beyond the church walls.+Faithfulness in small steps leads to greater things.🎧 Subscribe for more conversations that help you share and follow Jesus in everyday life.🔗 Connect with Brooke: https://www.brookenicholls.ca/index🔗 Listen to “Whatever You Say”: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0phq5bIgmJH85OUSjsI8Bg?si=_JdbblO2R16NzNdChVGtKAChapters00:00 The Journey of Faith03:33 Encountering the Divine07:05 The Art of Songwriting10:50 Worship as a Collective Experience14:31 Navigating Spiritual Experiences and Discipleship19:36 Chasing Encounters Over Experiences20:51 The Importance of a Home Base22:15 Rooting Identity in Christ26:02 The Power of Music in Worship29:12 Surrendering to God's Call30:51 Learning to Surrender34:47 Prayers for the Canadian Church