In this episode of The Walk, host Kurtis Parks sits down with Dove Award–winning worship leader and songwriter Meredith Andrews for an honest conversation about rejection, rest, identity, and learning to live at the walking pace of Jesus.

From her home near Nashville, Tennessee, Meredith shares how seasons of burnout and hiddenness revealed deeper wounds shaped by rejection—and how God met her with healing, rest, and a re-anchored identity in Christ. This episode speaks directly to worship leaders, creatives, and anyone feeling the pressure to stay productive while their soul is tired.

Episode Topics


How rejection quietly shapes identity in ministry


Learning to rest without guilt or fear


Why hidden seasons often bring the deepest healing


Living from God instead of constantly living for God


Untangling calling from productivity and platform

Featured Guest

Meredith Andrews is a Dove Award–winning worship leader, songwriter, author, and speaker based in the Nashville, Tennessee area. She is known for songs sung by churches across the U.S., including Open Up the Heavens, Spirit of the Living God, Not For a Moment, Lamb of God, and Faith and Wonder. Meredith previously served with Vertical Worship and Long Hollow Church and regularly leads worship at women’s and worship leader gatherings nationwide.

She released her first mini-book, Healing the Wound of Rejection, in September 2025. Her upcoming live album, Live From Liberty University (with Liberty Worship Collective), releases April 3, 2026, with the single Prevail releasing February 6, 2026.

Quote from the Episode

“What I thought was rejection, God showed me was actually His protection.”

Links & Resources

Meredith Andrews Website:
https://meredithandrews.com

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/meremusic

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/MeredithAndrews

Book – Healing the Wound of Rejection:
(Available wherever books are sold)

Upcoming Album – Live From Liberty University (Liberty Worship Collective):
Releases April 3, 2026

Single – Prevail (with Liberty Worship Collective):
Releases February 6, 2026

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In this episode of The Walk, host Kurtis Parks sits down with Dove Award&ndash;winning worship leader and songwriter Meredith Andrews for an honest conversation about rejection, rest, identity, and learning to live at the walking pace of Jesus.
From her home near Nashville, Tennessee, Meredith shares how seasons of burnout and hiddenness revealed deeper wounds shaped by rejection&mdash;and how God met her with healing, rest, and a re-anchored identity in Christ. This episode speaks directly to worship leaders, creatives, and anyone feeling the pressure to stay productive while their soul is tired.
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Episode Topics
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How rejection quietly shapes identity in ministry
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Learning to rest without guilt or fear
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Why hidden seasons often bring the deepest healing
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Living from God instead of constantly living for God
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Untangling calling from productivity and platform
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Featured Guest
Meredith Andrews is a Dove Award&ndash;winning worship leader, songwriter, author, and speaker based in the Nashville, Tennessee area. She is known for songs sung by churches across the U.S., including Open Up the Heavens, Spirit of the Living God, Not For a Moment, Lamb of God, and Faith and Wonder. Meredith previously served with Vertical Worship and Long Hollow Church and regularly leads worship at women&rsquo;s and worship leader gatherings nationwide.
She released her first mini-book, Healing the Wound of Rejection, in September 2025. Her upcoming live album, Live From Liberty University (with Liberty Worship Collective), releases April 3, 2026, with the single Prevail releasing February 6, 2026.
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Quote from the Episode
&ldquo;What I thought was rejection, God showed me was actually His protection.&rdquo;
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Links &amp; Resources
Meredith Andrews Website: <a href="https://meredithandrews.com" data-start="2413" data-end="2440">https://meredithandrews.com</a>
Instagram: <a data-start="2457" data-end="2492">https://www.instagram.com/meremusic</a>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MeredithAndrews" data-start="2508" data-end="2548">https://www.facebook.com/MeredithAndrews</a>
Book &ndash; Healing the Wound of Rejection: (Available wherever books are sold)
Upcoming Album &ndash; Live From Liberty University (Liberty Worship Collective): Releases April 3, 2026
Single &ndash; Prevail (with Liberty Worship Collective): Releases February 6, 2026
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Sponsor
This episode is brought to you by Planning Center, the all-in-one software to help your church plan services, schedule volunteers, and stay organized.
Try it free: <a data-start="3015" data-end="3104">https://planningcenter.com/?utm_source=thewalk&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=episode156</a>
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Part of the Worship Leader Magazine Podcast Network, The Walk is a weekly devotional podcast where faith meets story in powerful, personal ways.

Each episode features a first-person devotional from a worship leader, pastor, artist, or creative—believers who don’t just lead worship, but live it. These aren’t interviews; they’re heartfelt testimonies about walking with God in the highs and lows, the mundane and miraculous.

Produced by Worship Leader Magazine, a trusted resource in worship ministry for over 30 years, The Walk equips and encourages worshipers to cultivate a lifestyle of Spirit-led worship beyond the platform.

Whether you’re a seasoned leader or just beginning your journey, these stories will help you walk closer with Jesus.

Explore every episode:worshipleader.com/podcasts

Part of the Worship Leader Magazine Podcast Network, The Walk is a weekly devotional podcast where faith meets story in powerful, personal ways.
Each episode features a first-person devotional from a worship leader, pastor, artist, or creative&mdash;believers who don&rsquo;t just lead worship, but live it. These aren&rsquo;t interviews; they&rsquo;re heartfelt testimonies about walking with God in the highs and lows, the mundane and miraculous.
Produced by Worship Leader Magazine, a trusted resource in worship ministry for over 30 years, The Walk equips and encourages worshipers to cultivate a lifestyle of Spirit-led worship beyond the platform.
Whether you&rsquo;re a seasoned leader or just beginning your journey, these stories will help you walk closer with Jesus.
Explore every episode: <a href="https://worshipleader.com/podcasts/" data-start="1072" data-end="1137">worshipleader.com/podcasts</a>

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The Walk Podcast shares real conversations with worshippers—moments when faith was tested, obedience cost something, and God showed up.

You’ll hear the struggle.
You’ll hear the choice.
You’ll hear what God did.

Because faith isn’t just a moment—it’s a walk. And you don’t have to walk it alone.

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The Walk Podcast shares real conversations with worshippers&mdash;moments when faith was tested, obedience cost something, and God showed up.
You&rsquo;ll hear the struggle. You&rsquo;ll hear the choice. You&rsquo;ll hear what God did.
Because faith isn&rsquo;t just a moment&mdash;it&rsquo;s a walk. And you don&rsquo;t have to walk it alone.
Hosted by <a href="https://www.bayturner.com/">Bay Turner</a> Part of the <a href="https://worshipleader.com/podcasts/">Worship Leader Magazine Podcast Network</a>
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The Walk Podcast: Faith in the Real World

Meredith Andrews: What Rejection Taught Me About Rest, Identity, and Jesus

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