Category Archives: Contemporary Christian Music (CCM)

Marie Barnett is the wife of well-known pastor and songwriter John Barnett.  Though she does not carry a more official role of “songwriter” as her husband does, she and her husband sung to John

I’ve been reviewing a lot of Rend Collective lately.  I reviewed two songs in April, namely, Build Your Kingdom Here and My Lighthouse, both fine songs for church service, with a slight modification of

Starting as a student worship band, lyricist and youth pastor Mark Hall began what is now a 20-year journey.  It’s hard to believe that Casting Crowns has been around that long! I first heard

Israel Houghton started his career in 1997 with the release of his first album Whisper It Loud, credited as Israel & New Breed.  He has released a total of 13 albums, including Real, A

Bethel Music is a powerhouse organization, spanning several artists, containing several songs I reviewed previously, including Rita Springer’s Defender, Housefires’ Build My Life and Good Good Father, Kari Jobe’s Forever, Phil Wickham’s This is

Rend Collective is quickly becoming a popular favorite for reviews, along with Lauren Daigle, Jesus Culture, and the reigning king Hillsong.  Joining Rescuer (Good News) and Build Your Kingdom Here is their hit song

If you may recall, I ran a guaranteed Lauren Daigle review poll towards the end of February, clearing out much of my queue and filling an extra slot not previously filled.  The top voted

Lauren Daigle is gaining more and more popularity over the radio soundwaves, in sales, and concert tickets.  She is also gaining more Berean Test reviews!  Thus far, I have done 4 of them, including

My church played this song recently and I fell in love with it.  As I worshipped God with hundred’s of others in our congregation, I knew immediately I had to review Living Hope.  I

With 11 separate Hillsong reviews out of the way, I can safely say that I’ve seen the good, the bad, and the ugly.  Most of it has been good thus far; However, no artist