Marcus Criner Devotional: Life the Room

In this deeply personal and Spirit-led episode of The Walk, worship leader, songwriter, and pastor Marcus Criner shares his powerful story of surrender, formation, and intimacy with God. From opening for the Newsboys to laying it all down for the local church, Marcus invites worship leaders into a new understanding of their role: not as performers, but as vessels prepared for every good work (2 Timothy 2:21).

🔥 This is a must-watch episode for anyone who leads from a platform and longs to lead from the presence.

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro by Joshua Swanson
00:34 – Marcus Criner’s backstory: youth group, bands, and the call
03:00 – When the dream shifts: leaving the band for Bible school
06:15 – Moving to Florida to serve in the local church
07:30 – The call to go deeper: worshiping a God you know
09:00 – The book that changed everything: Appointed and Anointed
10:15 – When a hallway hug became a holy confirmation
12:00 – Stewarding the worship moment with purpose
13:45 – Luke 10 and the Mary vs. Martha tension in ministry
15:00 – The difference between gifting and anointing
16:30 – Living set apart as a vessel for honor
18:00 – Final encouragement and prayer for worship leaders
20:45 – Host outro and call to action

✨ Key Takeaways:

Anointing Performance

Know God offstage to carry weight onstage

Worship leaders are vessels, not celebrities

God wants to pour Himself out through your obedience

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