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!
I recently visited the new Butterfly Atrium at the Hershey Gardens with my family. It’s a wonderful place, perfectly setup as a walk-through experience inside a butterfly’s world. There were colorful flowers and plants, a little stream, and big chunks of fruit set out, where butterflies lounged and filled up on nectar. There were all kinds of butterflies: from teeny tiny ones to ginormous. We walked through on the path, watching each step since the butterflies roam free, flitting to and from wherever they please. While may were in flight from here to there at any given time, we found some hanging from flowers, others clung to the windows, and a few liked to plop down right in the middle of the path. Everyone carefully approached to get a close look at their wings and take some pictures of these amazing creatures. I was thinking how special the experience was…and how different it would be if it were any other bug. I mean, nobody wants to visit all sorts and sizes of spiders in their natural habitat! There’s something about butterflies that makes us feel comfortable and even a little mystified. Then…out of no where, a butterfly landed right on my nose! And do you know what happened? Nobody shooed it off. No one rolled up a news paper to swat it. And I had zero urges to flick it away. Instead, everyone responded with incredible delight, treating me as specially chosen by this butterfly. Phones and cameras emerged and we all giggled until it finally detached its sticky little feet from my face and flew away. It would have been so different if it were any other bug.
In the days after that experience, I’ve wondered how people would respond to me if I were a bug. Are there qualities about me that sting like a bee? or smell like a stink bug? or cause concern like a mosquito? Do I have a problem with boundaries like ants at a picnic or drone on loudly like a locust? I hope not! I really want to be like a butterfly. I want people to feel at ease–and even special if I come close. And the good news is: God wants us to be like that, too! The fruit of His Spirit certainly makes us beautifully attractive: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. (Galatians 5:22-23) None of those are scary or intimidating–and we are marked by those qualities because of Jesus living in our hearts. If you don’t feel like those things describe you very well, I’ve got more good news: Jesus Christ makes us into a new creation. (2 Corinthians 5:17) The old stuff is gone–and we are transformed. That’s something butterflies can relate to! 🙂
I saw a back-to-school commercial the other day and thought, “Oh no…summer is almost over!” Since we’re usually spending more time outdoors in these warmer months, I wanted to do a special Nature Theme…before fall returns.
If you think of it in time, today’s playlist would go so perfectly with a hike, bike ride, walk or even a cup of coffee out on the porch. (Look up Psalm 8 for some theme-related reading material.) WJTL’s free new app would come in handy to take these songs on the go! (Download at the banner on the right or by searching “WJTL” on iTunes.)
Email me if you’d like to join the weekly playlist email group–or if you have theme/song/worship leader suggestions.
Kristi Leigh – WJTL DJ
Kristi@WJTL.com
NATURE THEME
6AM
Ocean
Ten Shekel Shirt
Much
2001
Light Up The Sky
The Afters
Light Up The Sky
2010
Sea Of Faces
Kutless
Sea Of Faces
2004
God Of Wonders
Paul Baloche
God Of Wonders
2001
Creation Song (Glory to the Lamb)
Fernando Ortega
Breaking of the Dawn
1999
Heaven On Earth
Darlene Zschech
Kiss of Heaven
2003
Healing Rain
Michael W. Smith
Healing Rain
2004
Holy, Holy, Holy
Steven Curtis Chapman
WOW Hymns
2007
In the Garden (There Is None Like You)
Watermark
A Grateful People
2006
Ocean Floor
Audio Adrenaline
Lift
2002
Mountaintop
The City Harmonic
I Have A Dream (It Feels Like Home)
2012
The Whole Earth (Psalm 19, 72)
Ross Parsley
I Am Free
2004
Maker Of Heaven
Desperation Band
Sessions and Remixes
2007
7AM
Indescribable
Chris Tomlin
Arriving
2004
Sunrise
Nichole Nordeman
Recollection-The Best of Nichole Nordeman
2007
Flower in the Rain
Jaci Velasquez
Heavenly Place
1996
Hallelujahs
Chris Rice
Deep Enough To Dream
Signature of Divine (Yahweh)
Needtobreathe
The Heat
2007
Your Love Is Strong
Jon Foreman
Limbs and Branches
2008
Let It Rain (feat. Chris Quilala)
Jesus Culture
Come Away
2010
God Youre Beautiful
Brian Johnson
Love Came Down
2010
All Of Creation
Mercy Me
The Generous Mr Lovewell
2010
Praise You In This Storm
Casting Crowns
Lifesong
2005
Come To The Water
Kristian Stanfill
Passion: Let The Future Begin
2013
Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)
Hillsong United
Zion
2013
Hear Us from Heaven
Jared Anderson
Where to Begin
2006
Rain Down
Rita Springer
I Have To Believe
2005
8AM
Sky Spills Over
Michael W. Smith
Sovereign
2014
Awesome God
Rich Mullins
Winds of Heaven…Stuff of Earth
1988
You Heavens Adore Him
Sovereign Grace Music
Upward – The Bob Kauflin Hymns Project
2003
Waterfall
Chris Tomlin
TBD
2014
Desert Song
Hillsong United
Across The Earth – Tear Down The Walls
2009
Creations King
Paul Baloche
A Greater Song
2006
Knees To The Earth
Christy Nockels
Passion: Sacred Revolution
2003
Revelation Song (feat. Kari Jobe)
Gateway Worship
Cover The Earth
2006
God Of Brilliant Lights
Aaron Shust
Morning Rises
2013
You Shaped The Heavens
Eoghan Heaslip
Grace In The Wilderness
2004
Heaven Is Our Home
Kathryn Scott
Satisfy
2003
King Of Wonders (feat. Matt Redman, Tim Hughes, Joel Houston of Hillsong)
6:00 a.m.
Audience of One Big Daddy Weave One and Only 2002
Only Sacrifice Peculiar People Band Not Ashamed 2005
Unto The One Matt Papa You Are Good 2007
Jesus, Only Jesus Matt Redman Passion: Let The Future Begin 2013
I Belong To Jesus Dennis Jernigan Hands Lifted High 2004
I Can Only Imagine Rita Springer Effortless 2002
Theres Only One (Holy One) Caedmons Call Share The Well 2004
Only One Hillsong United Look To You 2005
In Christ Alone Kristian Stanfill Passion: Let The Future Begin 2013
The Only Thing I Need (feat. Jon Anderson) 4HIM Streams (Various Artists) 1999
I Belong To You (feat. Derek Johnson) Jesus Culture Live from New York (with Martin Smith) 2012
Only You David Crowder Band Illuminate 2003
The Only Name (Yours Will Be) Big Daddy Weave Love Come To Life 2013
You Are The Only One Casting Crowns Thrive 2013
7:00 a.m.
God Of Hope Acquire The Fire Epic Truth 2014
Cornerstone (My Hope Is Built) Hillsong Live Cornerstone EP 2013
Sing Along Christy Nockels Into The Glorious 2012
We Are Saved Paul Baloche The Same Love 2012
God Is With Us Chuck Gibson What Pleases You 2014
A Greater Song Matt Redman Beautiful News 2006
Jesus! Citizens Citizens 2014
Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) Hillsong United Zion 2013
The Things Of God Brad & Rebekah The Things Of God 2011
I Shall Not Want Audrey Assad Fortunate Fall 2013
One Thirst and Hunger Jeremy Riddle Furious 2011
This Is What You Do (feat. William Matthews) Bethel Live For The Sake Of The World 2012
Awake My Soul (feat. Lecrae) Chris Tomlin Burning Lights 2013
Oh! Great Is Our God! The Sing Team Oh! Great Is Our God! 2012
8:00 a.m.
Lets Worship (feat. Kari Jobe) Deluge Unshakeable 2010
Closer (feat. Steffany Frizzell-Gretzinger) Bethel Live For The Sake Of The World 2012
Mercy Parachute Band Roadmaps And Revelations 2007
Love Came Down Brian Johnson Love Came Down 2010
Oh How I Need You All Sons and Daughters The Longing 2012
Be Of Good Faith Sisterbrother Sisterbrother 2011
Sparrow Audrey Assad Heart 2011
Victors Crown Darlene Zschech [digital single] 2014
Majestic Lincoln Brewster Worship Project H2.14 2005
Crown Him (Majesty) (feat. Kari Jobe) Chris Tomlin Burning Lights 2013
Generous King Sovereign Grace Music The Gathering 2011
King of Glory (Psalm 24) Third Day Offerings – A Worship Album 2000
9:00 a.m.
Glory To The King Anthony Evans The Bridge 2008
Sing To The King Candi Pearson Passion: Sacred Revolution 2003
King Of Heaven (Isaiah 61) Charlie Hall Passion: Awakening 2010
King Of Wonders (feat. Matt Redman, Tim Hughes, Joel Houston of Hillsong) CompassionArt CompassionArt 2009
Overcome Jeremy Camp We Cry Out-The Worship Project 2010
Hail The King Citizens Citizens 2014
Here Is Our King (Live Version) David Crowder Passion: How Great Is Our God 2005
Glory to the King Eddie Kirkland North Point Live: Here + Now 2012
Raise Up the Crown (All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name) Chris Tomlin Passion: Hymns Ancient and Modern 2004
All Creatures Of Our God And King Slater Armstrong Intimate Worship 2000
Come Thou Fount, Come Thou King Gateway Worship Amazing Grace 2007
You Are My King (Amazing Love) (feat. Charlie Hall) Christy Nockels Passion-Better Is One Day 2000
Majesty (Here I Am) Delirious World Service 2004
Good morning! Today’s 4-hour worship program includes a “Heart” theme for the 6:00 hour and a “Water” theme for the 8:00 hour. Plus, worship songs from Michael W. Smith, as we look forward to his live worship night (also featuring Dan & Lauren Smith) tonight at Grace Fellowship Church in York! Doors open at 6:00, the concert it at 7:00. Tickets will be available at the door tonight. (Concert details here.)
Today I’m also sharing Psalm 42:11 in hopes of encouraging your heart. Take a look at the Message translation of this verse:
“Why are you down in the dumps, dear soul? Why are you crying the blues? Fix my eyes on God— soon I’ll be praising again. He puts a smile on my face. He’s my God.”
I’d love to hear from you if there are song questions you have or anything else for that matter! I also email the playlist out weekly. If you’d like to be included, just let me know. You may also have favorite worship songs or leaders that I’ve yet to play on the program. Drop me a line. 😀
Kristi Leigh – WJTL DJ
Kristi@WJTL.com
6AM “Heart” Theme
The Heart of Worship
Michael W. Smith
Worship
2001
Take Heart
Hillsong United
Aftermath
2011
After Your Heart
Phil Wickham
Cannons
2007
Knit My Heart
Charlie Hall
The Bright Sadness
2008
Heartbeat
Bellarive
The Heartbeat
2012
Oh Heart Bereaved And Lonely
Leigh Nash
Hymns And Sacred Songs
2011
Brighten My Heart
Sixpence None The Richer
Exodus
1998
I Give You My Heart
Jeff Deyo
Saturate
2003
Search My Heart
Hillsong United
Aftermath
2011
Open The Eyes Of My Heart
Paul Baloche
The Writers Collection
2008
Longing Heart
Jeremy Camp
Carried Me
2004
Glowing Hearts
Seven Places
Glowing
2007
The Eyes Of My Heart
Tim Hughes
Here I Am To Worship
2001
You Still Have My Heart
Rita Springer
Effortless
2003
7AM
My Heart Is Overwhelmed (Live)
Hillsong
God Is Able (Live)
2011
Above All
Michael W. Smith
Worship
2001
Awaken (Let The Whole World Sing)
Dan And Lauren Smith
The Revive Project
2012
The Stand
Kristian Stanfill
Passion: Awakening (Delexe Edition)
2010
Clear The Stage
Jimmy Needham
Clear The Stage
2012
Everything
Tim Hughes
Happy Day
2009
You Provide
Sisterbrother
Sisterbrother
2011
Sparrow
Audrey Assad
Heart
2011
Joy
Phil Wickham
Response
2011
One Thirst and Hunger
Jeremy Riddle
Furious
2011
Sing Along
Christy Nockels
Into The Glorious
2012
Fires
Matt Redman
10,000 Reasons
2011
8AM “Water” Theme
Let It Rain
Michael W. Smith
Worship
2001
Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)
Hillsong United
Zion
2013
All My Fountains
Chris Tomlin
Passion: Here For You
2011
Glory Rain Down
Jeff Deyo
Unveil
2007
Ocean
Ten Shekel Shirt
Much
2001
Planted By Living Water
Katie Bennett
Under The Apple Tree
2008
Healing Rain
Michael W. Smith
Healing Rain
2004
Grace Like Rain
Plumbline
Louder Than the World: Burn II
2006
Rain Down
Rita Springer
I Have To Believe
2005
Dance In The River
Chris Tomlin
Passion: Our Love Is Loud
2002
Oceans Will Part
Hillsong
Mighty To Save
2006
Come Thou Fount
Glassbyrd
Bridges – Classic Hymns, Modern Worship
2005
Praise You In This Storm
Casting Crowns
Lifesong
2005
9AM
Agnus Dei
Michael W. Smith
Worship
2001
Everywhere
Dan And Lauren Smith
The Revive Project
2012
Always
Kristian Stanfill
Mountains Move
2011
Counting On Your Name
Tim Hughes
Love Shine Through
2011
For The Good
Shane & Shane
Everything Is Different
2009
Here Is Love
Matt Redman
Passion: Hymns Ancient and Modern
2004
Rejoice
Dustin Kensrue
The Water & The Blood
2013
Where The Spirit Of The Lord Is (feat. Christy Nockels)
Chris Tomlin
Passion: Awakening
2010
Glory to the King
Eddie Kirkland
North Point Live: Here + Now
2012
With Everything
Hillsong United
Passion: Awakening
2010
This Is Amazing Grace
Jeremy Riddle
Bethel Live: For The Sake Of The World
2012
My Soul Longs (feat. Kim Walker-Smith, Chris Quilala)
Good morning! Today I’m on a mission to spark worship in your heart through a variety of songs and themes. Hopefully you’ll connect with the music and go deep.
Kristi Leigh, WJTL DJ
Kristi@WJTL.com
6AM
3-Song “Reason” Mini Theme
Reason I Live
Planetshakers
Open Up the Gates
2004
Reason To Sing
All Sons & Daughters
Season One
2012
10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)
Matt Redman
10,000 Reasons
2012
“Everything” Theme
Everything
Tim Hughes
Happy Day
2009
With Everything
Hillsong United
Passion: Awakening
2010
Everything
Darrell Evans
Nothing Less Than Everything
2009
Everything
Delirious
Glo
2000
Everything
Telecast
Eternity Is Now
2005
Everything Glorious
David Crowder Band
Passion: Everything Glorious
2006
You Are My Everything
Aaron Gillespie
Anthem Song
2011
Everything
Watermark
Watermark
1999
Everything I Need
Ross Wright Band
Light Of Your Grace
2004
Everything Thats Beautiful
Chris Tomlin
Not To Us
2002
You Are Everything
Matthew West
Something To Say
2007
Everything To God
Desperation Band
Who You Are
2006
7AM
Let Everything that has Breath (Psalm 150)
Phillips, Craig and Dean
Let My Words Be Few
2001
Your Grace Finds Me
Matt Redman
Your Grace Finds Me
2013
Strong God
Meredith Andrews
Worth It All
2013
Mighty To Save
Hillsong
Mighty To Save
2006
A Mighty Fortress
Christy Nockels
Passion: Awakening (Deluxe Edition)
2010
This Is Amazing Grace
Jeremy Riddle
Bethel Live: For The Sake Of The World
2012
Thrill
Charlie Hall
The Bright Sadness
2008
Jesus I Surrender
Jeff Deyo
Surrender
2005
I Surrender All
Jadon Lavik
Roots Run Deep
2008
Joyful (The One Who Saves)
Brenton Brown
Joyful
2010
Joy
Phil Wickham
Response
2011
Praise The Lord
Kristene Mueller
Those Who Dream
2008
8AM
“Sing A Song” Theme
Sing To You
Relevant Worship
Anthem of the Redeemed
2008
Sing, Sing, Sing
Chris Tomlin
Passion: God Of This City
2008
A Greater Song
Matt Redman
Beautiful News
2006
I Could Sing of Your Love Forever
Delirious
The Cutting Edge
1997
All The Earth Will Sing your Praises
Paul Baloche
Offering of Worship
2005
Sing Along
Christy Nockels
Into The Glorious
2012
Desert Song
Hillsong United
Across The Earth – Tear Down The Walls
2009
Rise And Sing
Brett Younker
The New Has Come
2010
Step By Step/Forever We Will Sing
Michael W. Smith
Worship Again
2003
Awaken (Let The Whole World Sing)
Dan And Lauren Smith
The Revive Project
2012
Sparrow
Audrey Assad
Heart
2011
Sing My Love
Sarah McMillan
Under Your Bright Wings
2007
Love Song
Jason Morant
Abandon
2004
9AM
I Will Sing Of My Redeemer (feat. Barlow Girl)
Selah
Bless The Broken Road
2006
Sing Of Your Glory
Bebo Norman
Lights of Distant Cities
2013
Let Us Love And Sing And Wonder (feat. Martin Smith)
Good morning, everyone! Here is all the song information for this morning’s program. So many beautiful songs of worship and praise–plus a “Hand/Eye Coordination” theme in the last 90 minutes. Please get in touch if you have any song questions!
Kristi Leigh – WJTL DJ
Kristi@WJTL.com
6AM
Agnus Dei
Michael W. Smith
Worship
2001
God of Wonders (feat. Caedmons Call)
Mac Powell
City on a Hill
2000
Be Still And Know
Christy Nockels
Deeper (Integrity Music)
2008
Amazed
Jared Anderson
Its All Worship
You Are God
Jeff Deyo
Unveil
2007
Wonderful Maker
Chris Tomlin
Not To Us
2002
Your Love Is Extravagant
The Almost
No Gift To Bring EP
2008
Beauty For Ashes
Anthony Skinner
Forever And A Day
2004
My Soul Sings (feat. Brian Johnson)
Bethel Live
Here Is Love
2009
How He Loves
David Crowder Band
Passion: Awakening
2010
I Can Only Imagine
Rita Springer
Effortless
2002
Pour Out Your Spirit Lord
Evan Wickham
Mysterious Things
2005
We Are Yours
Charlie Hall
Passion: Everything Glorious
2006
7AM
Soon
Hillsong
Across The Earth – Tear Down The Walls
2009
Restoration
David Brymer
Unceasing
Famous One
Building 429
WOW Worship
2006
Glowing Hearts
Seven Places
Glowing
2007
Your Name Is Holy, Holy
Jeff Deyo
Light
2003
I Am Free
Jared Anderson
51 Must Have Modern Worship Hits
2007
Overcome
Jeremy Camp
We Cry Out-The Worship Project
2010
Wonderful God
Hillsong
God He Reigns
2005
You Are My Hope
Cory Asbury
Holy
2008
Love Song
Jason Morant
Abandon
2004
8AM
Indescribable
Laura Story
Great God Who Saves
2008
Cornerstone (My Hope Is Built)
Hillsong Live
Cornerstone EP
2013
What Joy Is Found
Jeremy Riddle
Full Attention
2007
Heartbeat
Bellarive
The Heartbeat
2012
Strong God
Meredith Andrews
Worth It All
2013
Faithful
Sisterbrother
Sisterbrother
2011
Here I Am To Worship (feat. Martin Smith of Delirious
Today’s show is a rebroadcast of a program I did recently. There are 2 themes! The first 2 hours will be themed for you early risers who like to get up early and catch the whole 4 hours. Then, we’ll wrap up with a “Knees” mini-theme right before 10AM.
6AM
2011
First Song that I Sing
Sara Groves
All Right Here
2002
Awaken The Dawn (feat. Paul Meany of Mutemath)
Victory Fellowship Worship Band
Elevator Music
2010
Awakening
Hillsong United
Aftermath
2011
Wake Up
All Sons & Daughters
Season One
2012
Wake Up
Tim Hughes
Love Shine Through
2011
Awaken
Kristene DiMarco
Safe Place
2012
The Great Awakening
Leeland
The Great Awakening
2011
Alive In Us
Hillsong
God Is Able
2011
Awaken (Let The Whole World Sing)
Dan And Lauren Smith
The Revive Project
2012
Sunrise
Nichole Nordeman
Recollection-The Best of Nichole Nordeman
2007
Dawn To Dusk
All Sons & Daughters
Season One
2012
Come Alive
Sean Feucht
Rebirth And Reclamation
2009
7AM
2011
Arise
Paul Baloche
Offering of Worship
2004
Come Alive
Deluge
Unshakable
2010
Rise And Sing
Brett Younker
The New Has Come
2010
Alive Forever Amen
Travis Cottrell
Alive Forever
2004
Made Alive
Citizens
Citizens
2013
Coming Alive
Phil Wickham
Heaven and Earth
2009
I Will Rise
Chris Tomlin
Hello Love
2009
Alive
Sovereign Grace Music
Risen
2011
Rise
Kari Jobe
Where I Find You
2012
This Is Why I Am Alive
Rick Pino
The Narrow Road
2010
King Of Heaven (Isaiah 61)
Charlie Hall
Passion: Awakening
2010
Alive
All Sons & Daughters
Season One
2012
Your Love Never Fails
Jesus Culture
Your Love Never Fails
2008
8AM
2011
With Everything
Hillsong United
Passion: Awakening
2010
Forever Reign
Kristian Stanfill
Passion: Here For You
2011
Sing Along
Christy Nockels
Into The Glorious
2012
Strong God
Meredith Andrews
Worth It All
2013
Counting On Your Name
Tim Hughes
Love Shine Through
2011
Great I Am (feat. Jared Anderson)
New Life Worship
You Hold It All
2011
Revelation Song (feat. Kari Jobe)
Gateway Worship
Cover The Earth
2006
Wonderful Merciful Savior
Phillips, Craig and Dean
Let My Words Be Few
2001
Cornerstone (My Hope Is Built)
Hillsong Live
Cornerstone EP
2012
God of Wonders (feat. Caedmons Call)
Mac Powell
City on a Hill
2000
One Thirst and Hunger
Jeremy Riddle
Furious
2011
Come On My Soul
Rend Collective Experiment
Organic Family Hymnal
2010
My Soul Sings
Delirious
Kingdom Of Comfort
2008
10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)
Matt Redman
10,000 Reasons
2012
9AM
2011
Always
Kristian Stanfill
Passion: Here For You
2011
At Your Name (Forever)
Tim Hughes
Love Shine Through
2011
None But Jesus
Hillsong United
United We Stand
2005
Closer (feat. Steffany Frizzell-Gretzinger)
Bethel Live
For The Sake Of The World
2012
Set Free (feat. Matt Redman)
Chris Tomlin
Passion: Here For You
2011
This Is Amazing Grace
Jeremy Riddle
Bethel Live: For The Sake Of The World
2012
Beautiful
Phil Wickham
Cannons
2007
Knees To The Earth
Christy Nockels
Passion: Sacred Revolution
2003
Hungry (Falling On My Knees)
Kathryn Scott
Hungry
1999
Find You On My Knees
Kari Jobe
Where I Find You
2013
Fall On Your Knees
David Crowder Band
Give Us Rest-A Requiem Mass in C (The Happiest of All Keys)