Ep. 16 Rob Cates: The Importance of the Anointing, Prophetic Revelation and Skill
Release the Sound — A Podcast on Prophetic WorshipShow Notes
I am thrilled to welcome Rob to the show today. Rob is a prophet with a unique gift for prophetic worship that flows with the movements of the Holy Spirit. He has a passion for intimacy with God and a heart to see the Body of Christ equipped in all aspects of prophecy, worship, and voice.
Rob is senior pastor at My Church Windsor in the UK. He is a member of the British Isles Council of Prophets, Global Prophetic Alliance, and European Prophetic Council, and has been called by God to sing prophetic words over nations, spheres of influence, churches, and individuals. His sung-prophecy is a rare phenomenon that God uses powerfully to minister His word to others.
Aside from his ministry, Rob works as a vocal coach, vocal health practitioner, and founder of Naked Voice Academy, a safe place for singers to learn great techniques and get free from anxiety and shame. Rob's heart's desire is to see the Bride of Christ prepared as pure and spotless for the Bridegroom, as she encounters the Father's love and enters into the fullness of her freedom and destiny in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Here’s What We Discussed:
[03:33] The Discipline of Prophetic Worship: The importance of songwriting and vocal technique for Prophetic Ministry [08:35] Prophetic Ministry begins with dying to self [17:18] Ending Well: The importance of character and intimacy with God in sustaining ministry [26:36] Die to Your fear of Getting It Wrong: God doesn’t call you to the office of the prophet for yourself [33:38] Understanding the difference between Prophetic Worship and Prophesying
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