Sacred Texts and ‘Little Bells’: Arvo Pärt’s Musical Masterpieces
Arvo Pärt’s music feels both ancient and startlingly new. His tintinnabuli style — “little bells” of melody and harmony — distills sound into simplicity, letting sacred texts breathe. Silence is never absence but presence, the space where God speaks. At ninety, Pärt still teaches us that less can carry more, and that even a single note can draw us into eternity.
The Rock Star Who Refused To Hide His Faith
Bono didn’t pick up faith as a prop or marketing tool. He lived it — quietly, publicly, honestly. Long before it was trendy to name-drop Jesus, he was writing psalms into lyrics and praying through grief onstage. His faith wasn’t perfect. But it was real. And in an industry of curated personas, that kind of raw, worn-in belief still cuts through like a spotlight.
‘The Score’ Highlights Bach’s Faith And The Divine Power Of Music
Johann Sebastian Bach’s faith wasn’t background noise — it was the melody. “The Score,” a new West End drama starring Brian Cox, brings Bach’s story to life against the backdrop of war, royalty and belief. As Bach confronts King Frederick II, their clash of values highlights something timeless: music’s power to elevate truth, and one man’s refusal to separate his art from his allegiance to God.
Bono: The Most Existentially American Non-American
Bono, frontman of U2 and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, embodies an existentially American spirit — captivated by the country’s ideals and contradictions while never shying away from critique. U2’s iconic album “The Joshua Tree” reflects this duality, blending spiritual longing with raw political commentary. Bono’s artistry transcends walls, whether dividing secular and sacred or faith and justice, offering a blueprint for bridging worlds through music.
The Story of Silent Night
At the heart of Christmas traditions lies “Silent Night,” a carol that has transcended centuries, cultures and languages to become a global symbol of peace and hope. Its origins in a small Austrian village — crafted by Joseph Mohr and Franz Gruber — carry a quiet magic, blending lullaby-like melodies with profound theological depth. Whether sung in a candlelit church or played in bustling malls, “Silent Night“ invites us to pause, reflect and long for tranquility.
A Primer on Maverick City Music: Beacon of Unity and Worship
Founded in 2018 by Tony Brown and Jonathan Jay, Maverick City Music has emerged as a powerful force in the faith-based musical landscape. The collective seeks to break down the barriers between different musical genres, races, and cultures, forging a new path for worship music that is both inclusive and innovative.
New From Kingdom Story Films and The Erwin brothers: ‘Unsung Hero’
‘Unsung Hero’ follows the Smallbone family, particularly David Smallbone, the family patriarch, and his wife Helen Smallbone, as they move across the world and face numerous hardships to have a better life and help themselves and their children achieve their dreams in the music industry.
‘How Great Thou Art’ Gets New Ending
The well-known and beloved-by-many words of “How Great Thou Art” have had a long and varied trajectory from Swedish poem to German hymn to a tradition at Billy Graham crusades. In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the hymn’s popular English translation, Grammy-winning Christian singer-songwriter Matt Redman has teamed up with 15 other artists and released a new version, continuing the hymn’s transatlantic trek that has led it to be featured in countless hymnals and recorded on hundreds of albums.
Do You Know Housefires?
Housefires, the musical collective founded by Pat Barrett and Matt Reynolds in 2014, redefined worship with their raw, community-centered approach that strips away the "bells and whistles" for intimate encounters with God.
Jon Batiste, Jelly Roll And The 2024 Grammys
Two notable but very different musical artists, both of whom are open about their Christian faith, are nominated for top awards at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards, which will take place Sunday, Feb. 4, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
New Album Bridges the Gap Between Faith and Mental Health
“Sanctuary Songs,” a 12-track album inspired by conversations about mental health and faith, is another timely and topic-driven album from The Porter’s Gate—a sacred ecumenical arts collective.
Music’s Divorce from God is a Great Failure
When music encounters religion, the art can be transformed and may reveal God in astonishing beauty—like the earliest Gregorian chants through Bach and Mozart.
'The Jesus Music' Documentary
The film captures an important time and interviews some of Christian music’s most recognizable stars, including Amy Grant, TobyMac, and Michael W. Smith.