A single lyric change and an empty room shaped this song into the powerhouse we know and love. Chris Brown sits down with Brett Younker to share how “Graves Into Garden” bloomed in the pandemic, what it looks like to push the boundaries of church music, and how better beats greater.

This guest and song need no introduction. Jenn Johnson sits down with Brett to unveil how one of the most prolific worship songs in the church today, “Goodness of God,” came to be. Jenn reflects on life as a young worship leader and what it has looked like to watch this song be carried across the globe.

Something magical happens when songs catch wind, and “So Will I (100 Billion X)” is one of those songs. Benjamin William Hastings dives into the story behind the song, uncovering how it came to life and what single lyric he considers the best.

As we look back at episodes from Season 1, we couldn’t pick a better song to lay the foundation. Cody Carnes joins Brett Younker to share how “Firm Foundation (He Won’t)” went from scripture to a voice memo to an anthem we have been carrying at Passion Conference for years now. Discover more about how this song came to life, and listen to Cody lead it at Passion 2024 on our latest album release, “Call on Heaven.”

Welcome back to another season of Jesus Songs! This season, we are crafting more episodes centered around worship songs you know and love, and looking back to some of our favorite conversations over the past year.

Cue the sleigh bells, we are wrapping up Jesus Songs season 2 with a Christmas special! Join us as Brett Younker dives into the story behind the Wesley brothers and the classic hymn, "Hark the Herald Angels Sing."

Brett sits down with Mitch Wong as we wrap up season 2! Mitch expresses the value in creative solitude and what it looked like to take people on a journey through CeCe Winan's "Believe for It." Throughout our time together, Mitch reminds us of what it looks like to entrust God with your future and how the immovable things in our life may just be setting the stage for God to move.

Aodhan King joins us today as we uncover how “Touch of Heaven” became the song we love to sing, Aodhan shares how this song came to life with the goal of stirring people into a posture of worship, what it looked like to write with students in mind and what songs this generation loves to sing.

Our friend Sean Curran joins us today! Sean has been instrumental in carrying songs at Passion Conferences over the years. Throughout his story of how he became a worship leader and how “Worthy of Your Name” came to be, we see how a new lens on verses we love can bring something beautiful to life.

Brenton Brown is on the pod today! Brenton takes us on a journey of faithfulness as he shares how the song “Everlasting God” came to be. As Brenton unpacks how he became a worship leader and songwriter, we discover how obedient submission and surrender shape our lives for the glory of God.

Today, we are joined by our friend Jenn Johnson! Jenn sits down with Brett to talk about one of the most prolific songs in the church today: Goodness of God. Jenn reflects on lessons that she learned as a young worship leader, the songs that shaped her, and how a voice memo in the car turned into a song we all know and love.

Mia Fieldes Dunnavant is with us today! Mia sits down with Brett Younker to remind us the power of faith-filled songs for every season. Mia unveils how she developed her instincts as a song writer, what she is loving to write about recently and how our experiences and expectations can shape eteneral melodies.

Melodie Malone sits down with Brett Younker to share the story behind her song, “I’ve Witnessed It.” Before this anthem led a generation at Passion 2023, it was Melodies’ experience wrestling with God that helped craft the message behind this song. We unpack how this song came to be, how Passion Conference shaped her as a worship leader, and why her and Brett are expectant for Passion 2024.

Today’s guest needs no introduction! Matt Redman joined us on the pod for a journey through his amazing career as a songwriter, where, for the last three decades, he has crafted songs that shape the climate of worship across the globe.

Welcome to our Summer Playlist series here at Jesus Songs! This summer, we're calling a few friends around the country who are leading the way in all kinds of ministries and hearing what God is doing through worship songs and worship cultures.

Welcome to our Summer Playlist series here at Jesus Songs! This summer, we're calling a few friends around the country who are leading the way in all kinds of ministries and hearing what God is doing through worship songs and worship cultures.

Welcome to our Summer Playlist series here at Jesus Songs! This summer, we're calling a few friends around the country who are leading the way in all kinds of ministries and hearing what God is doing through worship songs and worship cultures.

Welcome to our Summer Playlist series here at Jesus Songs! This summer, we're calling a few friends around the country who are leading the way in all kinds of ministries and hearing what God is doing through worship songs and worship cultures.

Brett Younker sits down to recap season one of Jesus Songs and share how you can stay connected over the summer.

Before it took off as a viral worship song, “I Speak Jesus” was a song for living room worship and sharing Jesus stories on the porch. Jesse Reeves joins Brett Younker from Austin, TX, to explain how “I Speak Jesus” came to life.

Fresh from his “God is Good!” tour, Cody Carnes joins Brett Younker before his Atlanta show to share the story behind “Firm Foundation.” What began as a voice memo melody and a writing session with Chandler Moore unfolded into a song we won’t forget.

Chris Davenport connects with Brett Younker for a conversation on his song, "Another in Fire." As Chris breaks down the moment of inspiration for the song, he shares the beauty of Sunday night writing sessions and working out your faith in worship.

Chris Brown joins Brett Younker from his backyard to unpack the story behind “Graves into Gardens.” Chris reflects on a lyric change that helped shape the song, and how writing for an empty room helped challenge the boundaries of church music during the pandemic.

Bryan and Katie Torwalt join Brett Younker for a conversation on their song “Holy Spirit.” They discuss watching their song grow as young worship pastors, learning to lead people, and releasing the good news of the gospel through their latest album.