Jesus Songs
Jesus Songs
Brett Younker, Passion
Join Jesus Songs as we talk to the songwriters who have shaped our worship as they discuss how and why the songs we love came to be. Passion Music's Brett Younker chats with guests featuring Matt Redman, Jenn Johnson, Kristian Stanfil, Sean Curran, Mia Fieldes, Cody Carnes, Jesse Reeves, Benjamin William Hastings, and more! For anyone and everyone who loves worship music, Jesus Songs dives into the stories behind such songs as 10,000 Reasons, Holy Spirit, Tremble, So Will I, Another In The Fire, Glorious Day, Promises, and many many more.
Never Lost and The Joy of Hiddenness with Tiffany Hudson
Tiffany Hudson sits down with Brett to share her journey as a worship leader and songwriter, and unpack how 'Never Lost' came to life. In this conversation, Tiffany and Brett discuss the process of songwriting and the importance of surrendering to the flow of a song. As they look back on the impact of Elevation Worship over the years, they unpack the gift of melodic simplicity and being hidden in Christ.
Aug 13, 2024
42 min
Nothing Else and Worshipping from A Pure Place with Jessie Early
Jessie Early joins Brett from Nashville to talk about podcast set-ups, early 2000’s worship music, and how ‘Nothing Else’ came to life. Jessie touches on the importance of being faithful, allowing God to breathe on your work, and writing songs that marry beauty and truth. Jessie emphasizes the need to find new and fresh ways to express ancient truths and to let the song move you. They also discuss the tension between the beauty and truth in worship music and the importance of being connected to a church community.
Aug 6, 2024
1 hr 3 min
The Lord Will Provide and Tethering Ordinary to Eternal with Jess Cates and Chris Davenport
Chris Davenport is back, and joined by Jess Cates to tell the story behind 'The Lord Will Provide.' Brett, Chris and Jess unpack how Matthew 6 has guided each of them personally, and how a single word brought this idea to life. As they walk through the process of writing the song and the themes of God's provision and character, they highlight trusting God as a provider in all things.
Jul 30, 2024
49 min
Lord I Need You and Finding Hope in Humility with Matt Maher
In this new conversation, Brett and Matt Maher discuss the song 'Lord I Need You' and Matt's journey as a worship leader and songwriter. Matt reminisces on the early days of Passion Music, and encourages young artists to find their own voice and to live a Spirit-filled, Jesus-centered life as the foundation for their creativity.
Jul 9, 2024
47 min
What He's Done and Loving the Church When It's Let You Down with Anna Golden
Our friend and fellow podcaster Anna Golden is on the podcast today! Anna and Brett dive into the creation and impact of the song "What He's Done," and celebrate the gift of singing a song it feels like your soul already knows. This conversation highlights our need to invite God into our disappointments, and reminds us that what was meant to harm us can be used for our good and His glory.
Jul 2, 2024
43 min
Made for More and The Freedom of Knowing Who You Are with Josh Baldwin
Josh Baldwin sits down with Brett to share how his new song, “Made for More” came to life. Josh talks about remaining faithful to your calling and getting back to simple worship, while also recounting how he fell in love with worship and began writing songs in the first place.
Jun 25, 2024
50 min
What A Beautiful Name and Singing the Greatest Story Ever Told with Ben Fielding
Grammy and Billboard award winning songwriter Ben Fielding steps onto the podcast today! Ben unfolds the story behind “What a Beautiful Name,” reminding us that good songwriting hinges on the Gospel, and that looking at Jesus from a different angle unlocks worship.
Jun 18, 2024
50 min
He Who Is To Come and Leading with a Renewed Urgency with Kristian Stanfill
Welcome back to Jesus Songs! Kicking off season 3, Kristian Stanfill sits down with Brett Younker for the second time to unveil how “He Who Is To Come” came to life. Kristian shares how this song has given him a new sense of urgency, and how wanting to go deeper into the presence of the Lord led to a moment at Passion 2024 we won’t soon forget. You can listen to “He Who Is To Come” and more on Passion Music’s latest release, “Call on Heaven.” https://passionmusic.lnk.to/CallOnHeaven
Jun 11, 2024
39 min
You're In the Room for a Reason and Other Lessons I've Learned
Our team recently sat down to ask and answer your questions about songwriting, seasons and finding your space as a young worship leader. We are getting ready to unleash a brand new season of Jesus Songs in the coming days and we can’t wait to let you in on these conversations. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a new episode, and leave a review!
Jun 4, 2024
26 min
One Day of Writing, 3 Years of Life with Jesse Reeves - A Rereleased Episode
Before it was the anthem we sing in our churches today, “I Speak Jesus” was a call to share stories and praise the Lord in your living room. Jesse Reeves dives into the story behind “I Speak Jesus,” what he has learned throughout his years of following Jesus, and how obedience breeds beauty.
May 14, 2024
1 hr 4 min
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