The heart of the songs collected in this week’s playlist celebrates God’s goodness, following after us throughout our lives. Plus, the 9AM hour is filled with songs on Rend Collective’s “Worship In Lockdown” Spotify playlist! They’ve shared the songs that they’re singing through this tough season! Click here:
2020 was tough, and the beginning of 2021 has had its challenges, too. So, I’ve put together a themed playlist for you! Songs for a fresh start and a healthy heart. We’ll fix our eyes on Jesus with songs from Leeland, Bryan & Katie Torwalt, Chris Tomlin, Hillsong Young & Free, Rita Springer, Lauren Daigle, Cody Carnes and more.
Wow, what a year! I’m so thankful for the worship songs that released at just the right times to help us have hope in our hearts and praise on our lips through 2020. Check out the 2020 Praise & Worship special playlist below—and tune in Sunday morning for a rebroadcast of this lineup from 6-10AM!I’m also grateful to have launched WJTL’s Praise & Worship Podcast right before the pandemic began. Our collective circumstances (and Zoom!) helped to bring out some great conversations with worship leaders–both national and local–sharing what songs are ministering to their own hearts and also their congregations. They also shared worship leading tips, inspiration and plenty of stories behind the songs we sang this year. And they, too, were surprised at God’s timing. Lining the right songs up for just the right seasons!
Speaking of, one of the biggest songs of this season has been “The Blessing”. I caught up with Kari Jobe to hear all about it!
Find the links to watch and listen below, and subscribe wherever you connect because there are more episodes coming soon!
This week’s lineup has a theme! Songs to remember: God is the author of your story. This is especially encouraging when you’re in the middle, feeling the tension, not sure how He is going to resolve the plot. But we know God completes the good work he began, and that what was intended for evil, He uses for good. This story isn’t over yet! I have songs like “My Testimony” by Elevation Worship, “Author/Perfector” by Rivers & Robots, “I’ll Give Thanks” by Kirby Kaple and some brand new ones: “Beautiful Story” by Jaime Jamgochian and “Catch Me Singing” by Sean Curran. I hope these lyrics connect with your heart.
Here’s the link to the Spotify Highlights version of this playlist!
It’s less that a week ’til Christmas Day! This week’s playlist is filled with Christmas songs of worship from Chris Tomlin, The McClures, Phil Wickham, Meredith Andrews, Matt Redman, Sovereign Grace Music, Kari Jobe and so many more.
Some brand new Christmas worship albums you may want on repeat in your heart and home this week include:
Here are a new few videos I thought you might like.
A merry & bright Christmas to you—may it be filled with life and light!
This week’s playlist is filled with Christmas songs of worship. You’ll hear some themes in many of the songs, including “Emmanuel, God With Us” in addition to songs of “Gloria” and “Hallelujah” (which I think are especially wonderful to sing in the Christmas season)! The playlist includes new songs from The McClures, Passion Music, Planetshakers, Sovereign Grace Music, Andrew Marcus and more.
Also listen for a very special lineup from local worship leaders starting around 7:45! There are some brand new Christmas songs of worship around the listening area lately. Just a few days ago, an encouraging release came out from Worship Center Music: (click here for a FREE download of “Even Now (Hope Rise)”)! There’s also a brand new song from Caleb & Bethany Kuenzli of Providence Community Church called “Human Form”:
Plus, (the autumn) from Grace Point Church of the Nazarene in Ephrata put out their rendition of “Hark The Herald Angels Sing”!
And, Life Center Worship’s favorite original Christmas song, “Rejoice”.
By the way, if you’re a local worship leader with a song you’ve recorded—or if your church has produced a special worship project, feel free to send it my way. Just email Kristi@WJTL.com
I hope these songs make your heart merry as you overflow in worship to our King!
Today’s playlist is filled with Christmas songs of worship from Chris Tomlin, Meredith Andrews, Hillsong and more. Our lineup includes local artists like Philip Herndon and Life Center Worship—and brand new songs from Planetshakers and Paul & Hannah McClure! Their new project, “Christmas Morning” is out now with wonderful Christmas worship songs to hear and watch. Here’s a link to the whole video version on YouTube.
Today’s Praise & Worship Playlist is themed with songs of gratitude as we count our blessings and bless the Lord – it’s the Thanksgiving Edition! Check out the details below.
Global Disciples‘ NationsWorship event is happening this Friday, November 20th at 7:30 p.m. EST! You’re invited to join this live online celebration with worship leaders, artists, and musicians from around the world, sharing the language of heaven and worship as one.
Sandra McCracken wrote an extra special brand new song. It will premiere during NationsWorship, involving musicians from various nations playing their part. She joined me to talk about the heart of “Stand As One” and the importance of worship in this season.
I also caught up with some of the worship leaders involved, including Elissa Lee of Victory Church right here in the listening area–and Shandy Satya from Jakarta, Indonesia.
This week’s playlist includes mini themes: Drawing Close, Resurrection Life and Joy to the Max! I have Zach Williams’ brand new cover of “RATTLE!” (feat. Steven Furtick) and Housefires and Kirby Kaple’s new song “Thin”. Plus, The McClures, Chris McClarney, Rita Springer, Hillsong United and more! Kristi Leigh, WJTL DJ Kristi@WJTL.com Follow on: Instagram & Facebook Podcast on: Spotify & Apple Podcasts
Song Title
Artist
Album
Year
6AM
Jesus, Lover Of My Soul
Passion Band
Passion: The Road To One Day
2000
Draw Me Close
Shane & Shane
Vintage
2020
Close (feat. Diana Trout)
Living Word Music
With All Creations Song
2020
Thin (feat. Kirby Kaple)
Housefires
Single
2020
All My Life (Live)
Hillsong Young & Free
All of My Best Friends (Live)
2020
Your Presence
Matt & Kim Goss
The Worship EP
2019
Nothing Else
Cody Carnes
Nothing Else – Single
2019
Heart of Worship
David Leonard
Open House Sessions – EP
2020
Clear the Stage 2020
Ross King
Clear the Stage 2020 – Single
2020
Im a Lover of Your Presence
Bryan & Katie Torwalt
Here On Earth
2011
Close (feat. Lauren Daigle) [Live]
North Point InsideOut
Hear (Live)
2015
7AM
Closer
Steffany Frizzell-Gretzinger
For The Sake Of The World
2012
All Praise
Sean Curran
Bigger Than I Thought
2019
Song in My Soul (feat. Hollyn)
Phil Wickham
Living Hope (Deluxe)
2018
Let Love (feat. Chris McClarney & Kim Walker-Smith)
Jesus Culture
Living with a Fire (Live)
2018
Midnight
Rita Springer
Light
2020
Still On the Throne
Mitch Wong
Single
2020
Greater Things
Mack Brock
Greater Things
2018
Way Maker
Paul McClure
Single
2019
RATTLE! (feat. Steven Furtick)
Zach Williams
Single
2020
Graves Into Gardens (feat. Brandon Lake)
Elevation Worship
Single
2020
You Came (Lazarus)
Jonathan David & Melissa Helser
Beautiful Surrender
2016
8AM
Now I See
Paul & Hannah McClure
Single
2019
Never Lost
Elevation Worship
Single
2019
Take Heart (MMXX)
Hillsong Worship
Take Heart (Again)
2020
Heaven Invade (Live)
Kari Jobe
The Blessing (Live)
2020
Let The Light In
Cody Carnes
Run To The Father
2020
Thy Kingdom Come (feat. Francesca Battistelli)
Rita Springer
Single
2020
My King Forever
Josh Baldwin
Evidence (Deluxe)
2020
Raise a Hallelujah (feat. Jonathan & Melissa Helser)
Bethel Music
Victory
2019
Nothing More Than You
Cory Asbury
To Love a Fool
2020
First Love (Live)
Kari Jobe
The Blessing (Live)
2020
Reign Above It All
Paul McClure
Revivals In The Air (Live)
2020
9AM
Man of Your Word (feat. Chandler Moore & KJ Scriven)
Maverick City Music
Maverick City Vol. 3 Part 1
2020
Heavenly
Pat Barrett
Single
2020
Joy To Be (feat. Chaunda Jefferson)
Citizens
The Joy of Being
2020
Find A Reason (Joyful Joyful) [feat. Brett Stanfill]
