Updating the iPod
I was recently on a long flight listening to my iPod and came to grips that my music library seemed to be getting a bit stale. My music tastes are diverse and extensive, but let’s focus just on worship music for this post. Here’s what I need from you. Give me what you are listening to. We, at Threads, would love to hear of any new albums, songs, or artists that we need to know about.
I’m not so much talking about contemporary Christian music as a whole, but rather stuff that might be played in worship gatherings as a vertical response to God. Don’t be shy. Speak to us.
About the Author
Jason Hayes is the young adult ministry specialist for Threads. His primary role for Threads is to serve as a speaker, church consultant, and writer. He is the co-author of Lost and Found: The Younger Unchurched and the Churches That Reach Them and the author of Blemished: How the Message of Malachi Confronts Empty Religion. Jason earned a Master of Divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. Prior to coming to LifeWay, he served at Long Hollow Baptist Church in north Nashville. He is also happily married to his beautiful wife, Carrie, and is a proud dad to their two sons. Learn more at jasonhayesonline.com.
There have been 15 replies so far
Hey Jason, I attended Beach Reach PCB 2009 and was wondering if you had listened to Curt Vernon’s worship cd? He was the guy in charge of the prayer room. I downloaded it and it’s awesome!
If you haven’t listened to it, I highly recommend it.
It’s up for free here:
http://www.thoroughbredchurch.com/tcc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=48&Itemid=43
Let me know what you think.
Matt http://whoismatt.com
1 | Matt Johnson
Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at 11:49am
Matt, I definitely know Curt. He’s a talented guy and I love his music. Thanks for stopping by!
2 | Jason Hayes
Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at 12:54pm
Jason,
That is all we do at our company and we have some great artists. Check out Phil Danyew and Sarah Reeves. Both are great. Also, Leeland has a new album this Fall that is excellent.
3 | Matthew Kingsbury
Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at 1:22pm
Excellent! Thanks, Matt. I love Leeland. I’ll check out the others. Hope you are doing well!
4 | Jason Hayes
Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at 1:29pm
Matthew, I have a preview of the Leeland album in my office. I haven’t shared it with the rest of the team yet (don’t tell Jason). Sound great so far.
5 | Jacob Fentress
Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at 1:34pm
Hi Jason,
Here’s some of the worship music I’ve been listening to lately:
1) “Life Light Up” from Christy Nockels http://www.christynockels.com
2) “ACross // TheEarth: Tear Down The Walls” from Hillsong United http://www.hillsongunited.com
3) “Attention” from Kristian Stanfill http://www.kristianstanfill.com
4) “Compassionart” - Various Artists for a great cause http://www.compassionart.tv/
5) Kari Jobe debut album http://www.karijobe.com/
Always love listening to new worship music as I find it helps me articulate what I want/need to say to God in the various moments of life. Enjoy! :)
6 | Matt
Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at 3:24pm
Sweet. Thanks, Matt!
7 | Jason Hayes
Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at 3:34pm
I enjoy anything Hillsong United, Kari Jobe, Crowder. You should also check out The Good Shepherd Band (http://www.goodshepherdband.com/)
8 | Nathan Williams
Thursday, July 9, 2009, at 9:25am
check out forerunner media group
http://forerunnermediagroup.com/
9 | Joe livingston
Thursday, July 9, 2009, at 4:53pm
Like good hip hop? There are tons!
Relic The Oddity Shad Deepspace5 Sean P.
Not a self-promo, but FYI, there are lots of free and legal album downloads and links at http://www.myspace.com/propheticpoetic and http://www.sphereofhiphop.com
10 | Youngdo
Saturday, July 11, 2009, at 9:06pm
www.paulramey.com www.danieldossband.com
11 | Freddy T. Wyatt
Saturday, July 18, 2009, at 9:24pm
I’m currently listening to:
Christy Nockels - “Life Light Up” Ian Mcintosh - “Alive” Jeremy Riddle - “The Now & Not Yet” The Glorious Unseen - “How He Loves” EP
Also, I’d love to let you know about my new album, “Near”. Hopefully some worship music that will inspire.
Myspace - http://www.myspace.com/davidsantistevanmusic
Thanks,
David
12 | David Santistevan
Monday, July 20, 2009, at 3:48pm
Must haves! Theologically DEEP Christian rap artists from ReachRecords: Lecrae, Sho Baraka, Trip Lee
Anything by:
Enter The Worship Circle
John Mark McMillan
Deluge
Plus:
Israel & New Breed’s The Power of One album
13 | Leah
Tuesday, July 21, 2009, at 10:35am
Aaron Ivey’s new release, Between the Beauty & Chaos. www.aaronivey.com
14 | Vickie Ellis
Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at 7:48am
I know these aren’t church setting songs… but Skillet has there new cd coming out and their songs, Hero and Monster are awesome!!!
Praise and worship style…. I definitely LOVE David Crowder* Band!!! :)
15 | Mindy
Thursday, July 30, 2009, at 2:07pm
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