Written by: Laura Chambers (5/6/2024) Nobody who lived through the COVID-19 pandemic escaped without being affected. Even if you may have not become ill yourself or lost a loved one to the disease, it still leaves us with questions, as most major events do – war, romance, career changes, accidents; all can cause us to question our faith, especially when it seems like God is silent. The sudden paralysis of disruption can be jarring. Sarah Kroger’s experience echoes that of many; yet, despite her struggles with the big questions of life, she began to see the disguised blessings inherent in an ..read more

Written by: Darcy Webber (5/13/2024) Jeremy Camp – multiple award-winner and prolific songwriter – released his new album, Deeper Waters, this month. More important than his earthly rewards, Camp continues to utilize his God-given gifts and creative talents to spread the message of hope and the Gospel through his 14th album. Swiftly changing and morphing music styles means most secular or Christian artists can’t stay relevant and popular over several decades and dozens of albums. Still, Camp manages to get better with every album release. Deeper Waters contains several great songs with lyri ..read more

Written by: Jay Heilman (5/9/2024) For the majority of bands that got their start in the early 1980’s or before – many are either no longer around, quit putting out albums, or both.  For the iconic Christian metal band STRYPER, the end still seems far off in distance with the band still churning out new studio records full of music every couple of years, followed by full tours across the country to support them.  Not only that, but lead singer Michael Sweet, despite turning 61 in July, sounds just as amazing vocally now as he’s ever been. Aside from his STRYPER releases, Sweet als ..read more

Written by: Darcy Webber (04/08/2024) Every year, Passion City Church hosts the Passion Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, where 80,000 new young adults, 18-25 years old, fly from all over the world to hear the message of Jesus and to worship in His name. Call On Heaven, an album of the live worship from the 2024 Passion Conference, encapsulates the hopes and spirit of our young generation and their yearning for Jesus’ Kingdom. This year’s album features new songs with Kristian Stanfill, Crowder, Brooke Ligertwood, and more, as well as some new arrangements of prior popular songs. The standout ..read more

Written by: Kelly Meade (4/5/2024) We Are Messengers are back with their highly anticipated, 4th full-length studio album, Where The Joy Is. As the title suggests, this collection delivers not only joy, but also hope and truth throughout with faith-encouraging anthems that are sure to shine a light into the lives of listeners. “Keep Your Head Up” reminds us that no matter what we face in this life, we are not alone and we have the promise of an eternal love & home with our Savior. The lyrics echo the sentiment of Philippians 3:14 “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which Go ..read more

Written by: Laura Chambers (March 6, 2024) Sometimes we make surrender way more complicated than it needs to be. We think it requires a series of steps, boxes checked off, surefire methods as prescribed by influencers and authors, and the like. That’s if we think we need to surrender at all. It can be difficult to relinquish control; we think nobody but us can handle all the chaos of our day-to-day existence (and barely). What freedom there is in realizing that God can enliven the deserted wastelands if we place our lives in His hands. What joy to feel the release of our heavy burdens onto ..read more

Written by: Laura Chambers (3/15/2024) If you’re trying to get something done, it’s almost guaranteed you’ll have many alternatives vying for your attention at the same time. (Just try writing a music review while you’ve got Internet access, for instance!) How can we tune out the distractions and focus on the most important voice of all? Meredith Andrews turns the dial towards the word and worship of God, inviting us to remain tuned in to Heaven’s Frequency. First off, “Let Everything”, in which Andrews and guest Patrick Mayberry joyfully leads a procession of worshippers into God’s presenc ..read more

Written by: Celita Diaz-Perillo (Date written: 03/13/2024) Hello, all. I just had to take some time to rave a bit about The Erwins’ newest album- Life Story. If you haven’t heard it yet, and you are going through a difficult life circumstance, I would highly recommend that you blast this album on your stereo and soak it up! Each song is a testament to who we are in Christ and all He has done for us! Every one prods us on, reminding us to proclaim scripture, to live in triumphant victory, to keep on going, hoping, seeking and growing. It’s Southern Gospel praise and worship music to help fil ..read more

Written by: Kelly Meade (02/25/2024) Following several singles that hit streaming platforms over the past couple of years, Branan Murphy has released his first full-length album with Dream Records titled Life is Hard. God is Good. With it he brings a collection of songs that speak hope into the human condition reminding us that the One who created us is never far away. An intro sets the tone for the album before moving into the title track. “Life is Hard. God is Good.” encourages that through all of the battles we face, we are not alone in the fight. No matter what, we can give our fears, d ..read more

Written by: Kelly Meade Singer/songwriter Jason Gray’s full-length album, Land Of The Living, released November 17th featuring a collection of songs that encourage, inspire and challenge listeners on their faith journeys with Jason’s signature storytelling style. “When I Say Yes” kicks off the album with an anthem that reminds us of what is possible when we surrender control and say “yes” to God’s prompting and calling; allowing Him to work in and through us to make an impact not only in our lives but the world around us as well. “When I Grow Up” embraces childlike faith as the lyrics aspir ..read more