The Christian Music Discovery Podcast

Tammie Lecque's modern and soulful take on the traditional Christmas song "Silent Night" makes this a wonderful song for this holiday season. With her powerful vocals and jazzy soulful arrangements, Tammie Lecque gives this classic hymn a fresh vibe. Her version of the melody was influenced by a cappella and gospel music, as well as artists like Boyz II Men and Pentatonix. Tammie Lecque gives "Silent Night" a jazzy feel while maintaining the traditional melody. She adds her own magic to this lovely song. You can find "Silent Night" by Tammie Lecque on Spotify, YouTube Music, and other streaming services. You can listen to the song on Spotify / Youtube. You can read more about the song on ChristianDance.eu and ChristianMusicToday.eu

The inspiration for GRANDE's song, "Spirit Come," came from his trip through Asia. While feeling alone and homesick, GRANDE found comfort and a sense of belonging together with perfect strangers as he was attending church services in Malaysia. Finding comfort and a sense of belonging with our brothers and sisters in God, reminding us that God's Spirit is always there for us, regardless of where we are. The song expresses this powerful feeling of spiritual connection and comfort, even amidst personal struggles and geographical distance. Listen to this song: Spotify / YouTube Read more about this song: ChristianDance.eu / ChristianMusicToday.eu

"Let Me Be Last," Andrew Macdonald's newest song, is a beautiful reminder of how important it is to seek God's approval in everything we do and not just focus on our accomplishments in this world. Click the links to listen to the song on Spotify and YouTube. Click the links to read more about the song on ChristianDance.eu and Christian Music Today. Enjoy!

The song "Master Plan" is about God's perfect timing and how his master plan can be so different from what and when we think things are supposed to happen. The song leads us from the contrast of Jesus' birth in a manger to His death on the cross, and emphasizes how much God sacrificed for us. God demostrated His love and carried out His "Master Plan" by giving the world the greatest gift ever: His Son. The song is available on Spotify, YouTube, and other streaming services. Here are a the links to articles about this song on ChristianDance.eu and ChristianMusicToday.eu Enjoy!

"Hey! A Child Is Born!" is a Christmas song by KellyMarie. The song starts by setting a familiar Christmas scene with "Frosty windows, hints of peppermint / And don't forget the pageant," and a "predictable script" of the nativity. The song gradually shifts to the Christian message of Christmas. The song aims to be "a fun-loving, whimsical Christmas anthem" that has "infectious energy and meaningful message." KellyMarie, already known for "family-friendly love songs", sees this single as her first Christian release. The song can be found on Spotify, YouTube, and other popular streaming services. Here are links to write-ups about the song on ChristianDance.eu and ChristianMusicToday.eu.

Whispering HOPE’s new album, "whispering HOPE 4," is an inspiring collection of 8 songs that remind us of God's endless love and amazing grace. The album's core theme is God's unwavering love, His miracles, and the hope of eternity. The songs urge you to trust His promises and embrace His presence in every part of your life. In this podcast episode, we'll have a look at each of the songs. You can listen to this album on Spotify, YouTube, as well as other streaming platforms. You may also be interested to read articles about this album on ChristianDance.eu and Christian Music Today. The album is also featured on New Release Today. Enjoy!

Suffering is universal, yet modern Christianity often struggles to confront life's pain. “I Claim” urges the Church to see earthly suffering as a path to abiding with Christ. Echoing Christ's call to take up the cross daily, the song invites believers to surrender their old selves, embracing the cross, the grave, and the resurrection. Through this journey of suffering, “I Claim” reminds us that true communion with Christ brings both sacrifice and the promise of new life. Links to the song: Spotify | YouTube Links to articles about this song: ChristianDance.eu | ChristianMusicToday.eu

Let It Fall” by WAVES WORSHIP is a prayer written by students and staff of Pepperdine University, inviting God’s presence to come over us and fill us with His grace and power. The song is available on Spotify, YouTube, and other popular streaming services. You can also read an article about this song on ChristianDance.eu and ChristianMusicToday.eu === PS: We kindly request your help to stand up for the rights of songwriters. A recent policy change by Musixmatch is limiting songwriters legal right to reproduce, distribute, and publish their song lyrics to various digital platforms (e.g. Spotify). It also blocks users of streaming apps to see the lyrics of smaller artists, downgrading the listening experience! Musixmatch is forcing artists to pay for a subscription, therefore limiting their exclusive rights. There is a petition ongoing urging Musixmatch to reverse this decision. Here is a link to the petition: https://change.org/musixmatch-limiting-songwriters-exclusive-rights-to-distribute-lyrics Thank you for considering this!

So, what happens when a musician hits rock bottom and then rediscovers his faith? That is, in essence, Hunter Plake's story behind his shift to Christian music. The result is his latest single, "Dancing In The Courts". Check out the story behind the song. Plake, who is known as a participant on "The Voice," first tried to make a living as a musician in Los Angeles. He had a breakdown in 2020—a nagging sense of emptiness— that changed him and renewed his commitment to focus on his relationship with God. You can listen to this song on Spotify and YouTube. Links to an article about this song on ChristianDance.eu and ChristianMusicToday.eu.

This episode is about ''In Your Hands' by Jeff H. Ulrich: A Soul-Stirring Journey Through Faith. Key in the backstory and lyrics of this song is the impact of prayer and the promise found in Matthew 7:7 - “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” Here is a link to the song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Bub6K1vugg Here is the full narrated backstory as a YouTube video: https://youtu.be/d8x9RRFPr2w

"Overflows (Live)," a beautiful song by Arcadia Worship. The lyrics are a plea to God to heal the world and our hearts; they draw a comparison between the restorative power of God's love and a river carving a canyon. Read more about this song on the following sites: ChristianDance.eu ChristianMusicToday.eu

"From the Ashes," by Maria Segerholm and Tom Taylor, is about keeping faith in God even when everything in life seems to be crushing you. Maria and Tom based the lyrics on the story of Job, the pain he faced when he lost everything, his doubts, and how he questioned God. Despite these challenges, Job held on to his faith in God, a faith that resulted in healing and victory. The biggest takeaway from this song is that God works for good in all circumstances. Read more about the song on the following websites: https://www.christiandance.eu/2024/10/from-ashes-by-maria-segerholm-ft-tom.html https://christianmusictoday.eu/from-the-ashes-by-maria-segerholm-ft-tom-taylor-a-journey-from-despair-to-praise-a8fb3adcdc7b You can listen to the song on Spotify, Youtube, and other streaming services.

"Just Human" is a pop song by Mohammed Paika that calls for unity and peace. It is inspired by the current conflicts in Israel-Palestine and Russia-Ukraine, but also reflects on the long history of war and violence. The song critiques the ways in which humanity has advanced in warfare while failing to advance in its capacity for peace. It argues that we are all connected through God's spirit and should embrace our shared humanity, rejecting divisive labels and fostering compassion.

The album 'Climbing Mountains' by 'Jesus Saves' contains 15 honest and inspiring songs. The songs address five themes: - Unwavering Faith - Resisting Temptations - Personal Transformation - Confronting False Teachings - Praise The album is on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/49dpBQF03DLOd7ZaffpUlv The album as a playlist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqCSsWLHa-g&list=PL5hE3q5JW_n4OZksP-Y-cXbTNcpYxc5ly

Karl Wise, also musically known as Faith|Crest, has released an album titled "Divine Assurance" which reflects his personal journey of faith. The album explores themes of trusting in God's timing, embracing challenges, and finding strength and joy in Christ. The album's 8 songs, each representing a different stage in Karl's journey, demonstrate the power of faith and the unwavering love of God. "In His Time" and "Jesus Is Enough" are two of the album's key tracks, with lyrics that express themes of patience, resilience, and the sufficiency of Christ. Through these songs, Karl shares his own experiences and encourages listeners to find hope, strength, and peace in their own faith.

Stephanie Staples has released her tenth studio record, which can be heard on her album "ReFormation". In this episode, we do a deep dive into the message and intent of this album. Links: The album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/21o6febFGwbSalhRn7LVju Article on ChristianDance.eu: https://www.christiandance.eu/2024/10/a-journey-to-renewal-with-reformation.html Article on Christian Music Today: https://christianmusictoday.eu/a-journey-to-renewal-with-reformation-album-by-stephanie-staples-1f22b9655879 On New Release Today: https://www.newreleasetoday.com/albumdetail.php?album_id=33428