There’s always more great Christian music being released than any one of us can keep up with. So each week, we’re highlighting some of the music you may have missed—new music from familiar voices, emerging artists, and worship leaders who are giving us something worth hearing. Here are this week’s selections from Christian Music You May Have Missed!
One more thing before you start scrolling: make sure you reach the end of the list this week. We’ve saved a particularly cool song for last, and we think you’ll agree it was worth the wait. 😉
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After spending four days as the #3 download on all of iTunes (peaking at #2), four days at #1 on iTunes Christian & Gospel, and reaching #3 worldwide on iTunes, here it is… just in case you somehow missed it. 😉
“James 1:17 (Jesus Is King)” – Kid Rock
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There has been plenty of discussion surrounding Kid Rock’s “Jesus Is King,” and not all of it has been positive. Some within the Christian community have questioned elements of the song and video, while others have expressed reservations about the messenger himself. Those conversations are understandable, but we believe they may be missing the two questions that matter most.
The first question is simple: Is this song getting in front of people who may not otherwise hear a message proclaiming Jesus Christ as King? By every indication, the answer is yes. “Jesus Is King” has generated an enormous amount of attention far beyond the traditional Christian music audience, putting an unmistakably Christian message in front of people who may never have clicked on a Christian artist, watched a worship video, or picked up a Christian album. For those of us who already follow Christ, the declaration that Jesus is King is not new. We already know it. But this song was never really for us.
That leads to the second, and perhaps even more important, question: What happens next? Can this song, the album behind it, and Kid Rock himself become a catalyst for other people to use their own voices to proclaim the Gospel? Can a song that reaches millions of people outside the walls of the Christian music industry encourage other artists, musicians, public figures, and ordinary believers to recognize that there is an audience willing to listen when someone is willing to speak openly about Jesus? If the answer to that question ultimately becomes yes, then the significance of “Jesus Is King” will extend far beyond the song itself.
That is why we believe the most important conversation surrounding “Jesus Is King” should not be whether Christians like every element of the video, whether we agree with every aspect of Kid Rock’s presentation, or even whether this is the kind of Christian music we would personally choose to listen to. The message is clear: Jesus is King. And if that message is reaching people who need to hear it—and inspiring others to proclaim it themselves—then something much bigger may be happening here than a single song making a splash. Perhaps the more important question is not what this song means to those who already know Christ, but what God might choose to do with it among those who don’t.
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“Don’t Give Up On Me” – Matthew West
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“Don’t Give Up On Me” is a song about the extraordinary persistence of God’s love. Matthew West begins from a place of honesty, acknowledging the moments when we feel unworthy, lost, or unsure how to even pray. Yet instead of finding condemnation on the other side of those failures, he finds a God who is still there—still reaching, still pursuing, and still willing to welcome him home.
The song paints a beautiful picture of grace: even after we’ve given God plenty of reasons to walk away, He doesn’t. West describes God as the Father who keeps running after His children, reaching through the fire and offering a way back home. The message isn’t that our mistakes don’t matter; it’s that our mistakes don’t have the final word. God’s grace is bigger than our failures.
That makes the song ultimately less about guilt and more about restoration. The response to realizing that God hasn’t given up isn’t to keep running away, but to run toward Him. “Don’t Give Up On Me” captures that moment of falling back into the arms of a Father whose arms have been open all along.
Released as part of Matthew West’s Jesus Is King album, the song fits into the record’s larger exploration of faith, failure, forgiveness, surrender, and hope. West has described the album as a collection of songs pointing listeners toward Jesus, and “Don’t Give Up On Me” answers one of life’s most painful questions with a remarkably hopeful one: even when we give God every reason to leave, He still doesn’t give up on us.
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“Used to Be” – Jamie MacDonald
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“Used To Be” is a powerful testimony about the person we once were and the freedom that comes from realizing we don’t have to remain that person. Jamie MacDonald looks honestly at her past, but instead of allowing it to define her, she points to what God has done in her life. The result is a celebration of transformation, mercy, and becoming someone new.
There is something especially compelling about the way MacDonald approaches the subject. She isn’t pretending that the past didn’t happen. She acknowledges the mistakes, the rumors, and the person she once was—and then essentially says, “Look what God has done.” Her testimony becomes evidence of God’s ability to change a life, turning what could have been a song of regret into one of gratitude and freedom.
Musically, “Used To Be” brings a soulful, warm sound to that message, giving the song a conversational quality that makes the testimony feel personal rather than preachy. MacDonald has described the song as a reminder of the freedom we have in being made new in Christ, and that message comes through clearly: our history may explain where we’ve been, but it doesn’t have to determine who we are today.
Released September 25, 2026, “Used To Be” is part of Jamie MacDonald (The Deluxe Album) and also comes with an official lyric video. It’s an encouraging reminder that when God changes your life, sometimes the simplest—and most powerful—testimony is simply this: I’m not who I used to be.
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“Something To Believe In” – Meeks Carter
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“Something To Believe In” finds Meeks Carter putting faith, hope, and purpose at the center of a song about the things that truly matter when life gets difficult. Rather than looking for temporary answers or something that simply makes life feel better for a moment, Carter points toward the deeper foundation that comes from believing in something bigger than ourselves.
There is an encouraging sense of perseverance throughout the song. Its message speaks to those moments when we need something solid to hold onto, reminding us that faith can provide both direction and hope when circumstances around us feel uncertain. Carter delivers that message with a contemporary sound that feels accessible without losing the heart of what he is saying.
“Something To Believe In” is a fitting introduction to Meeks Carter for anyone discovering his music for the first time. It is ultimately a song about finding hope and putting our trust in something that lasts—and for Carter, that foundation is found in faith. The song is part of Meeks Carter’s growing catalog of Christian music and was released October 2, 2026.
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“To The Edge” – Alex Jude
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“ To The Edge” is a song about surrendering control and being willing to follow God beyond the boundaries of what feels comfortable. Alex Jude captures the tension that comes with knowing there is something more ahead while still being tempted to stay exactly where we are. The song’s central invitation is simple: if God is calling us forward, are we willing to trust Him enough to go?
Jude sings about being pushed beyond her own limits and allowing God to lead rather than insisting on going her own way. There is vulnerability in that decision, but also freedom. The song recognizes that following God can mean stepping into uncertainty, facing fears, and becoming someone we were previously afraid to be. Rather than portraying faith as an easy road, “To The Edge” embraces the challenge of letting God stretch us.
Released in January 2026 and later included on Jude’s Leaving Egypt – EP, “To The Edge” fits naturally into the larger story of an artist embracing a new chapter of faith, growth, and purpose. With its message of trust, surrender, and following God wherever He leads, it is an encouraging reminder that sometimes the edge is exactly where faith begins.
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“All In” – Seph Schlueter
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“All In” is Seph Schlueter’s bold declaration that there is no room for a half-hearted faith. The song begins with the decision to stop living on the sidelines—to stop giving God only part of our lives—and quickly turns that decision into an unapologetic statement of faith: Schlueter is not ashamed of Jesus, and he is completely committed to following Him.
That message gives “All In” an energetic, celebratory quality, but there is also a serious challenge underneath it. Schlueter takes aim at the temptation to live a lukewarm Christian life, encouraging believers to move past fear and hesitation and embrace a faith that is visible and active. His inspiration comes directly from Romans 1:16 and the idea of being unashamed of the Gospel.
The song ultimately becomes both a personal testimony and an invitation. Schlueter sings about Jesus saving him and breaking his chains, then calls listeners to praise God with everything they have. With its message of surrender, freedom, courage, and wholehearted devotion to Jesus, “All In” lives up to its title: there is no halfway commitment here.
Released September 25, 2026, “All In” is the lead single from Schlueter’s upcoming sophomore album, Fingerprints, scheduled for March 2027. And with an official music video accompanying the release, it is another particularly strong fit for this week’s Christian Music You May Have Missed.
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“Heaven and Earth” – We Are Messengers
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“Heaven and Earth” finds We Are Messengers looking at worship through the lens of everyday life. The song doesn’t suggest that we have to wait for perfect circumstances before we praise God. Instead, it invites us to let our lives “sound like heaven” even when we’re hurting, struggling, or simply trying to make our way through the messiness of being human.
That tension is at the heart of the song. We Are Messengers sings about heaven and earth, highs and lows, and the reality that faith is lived somewhere in between. There is a beautiful reminder here that worship isn’t reserved for the moments when everything is going right. We can lift our hands, give God glory, and trust Him even when those hands are covered in the dirt of everyday life.
“Heaven and Earth” is the fifth track on We Are Messengers’ new album Halfway Home, released September 25, 2026. The album explores the tension between the present and the eternal, and this song captures that idea particularly well: believers are living on earth while carrying the hope and reality of heaven with them. With its atmospheric sound and unmistakably worshipful message, “Heaven and Earth” is a fitting reminder to bring a little bit of heaven into the here and now.
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“Shadowbreaker” – Stryper
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“Shadowbreaker” is Stryper at their heaviest, but beneath all the thunderous guitars and metal intensity is a very clear message about overcoming darkness through faith in Jesus Christ. The song begins in a place of loneliness, fear, despair, and the feeling that everything has been lost. But rather than remaining there, Stryper turns that darkness into a declaration of victory.
The “Shadowbreaker” is the person who refuses to surrender to the night. The song speaks of walking through fire, confronting fear and despair, and watching every lie fall when it is exposed to the light. That light is not simply optimism or positive thinking—it is ultimately identified as Jesus Christ, making the song’s Christian message unmistakable.
As the closing track on Stryper’s Throne Of Thorns, “Shadowbreaker” serves as an appropriately explosive finale. Frontman Michael Sweet describes it as a “full-throttle banger” that represents the band’s heavier side in 2026. An official visualizer was released alongside the song, giving listeners a chance to experience Stryper’s classic metal sound while taking in its message of faith, courage, and victory over darkness.
For a band that has spent more than four decades putting Christian themes into heavy metal, “Shadowbreaker” is a pretty unmistakable reminder that Stryper hasn’t softened the message—or the guitars.
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“I Know I’m Loved” – Cade Thompson
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“I Know I’m Loved” is a song about holding onto one simple truth when life doesn’t make sense: we are loved by God. Cade Thompson doesn’t pretend to have answers for every difficult circumstance. Instead, he acknowledges the questions, fear, loneliness, and uncertainty that can come with life—and then chooses to sing through the doubt.
At the center of the song is the assurance that God’s love doesn’t depend on our circumstances. Thompson points directly to Jesus, describing himself as held by a Savior and pointing to the cross as the proof of that love. Even when he doesn’t understand why something is happening or know how everything will work out, there is one thing he can know with certainty: “I know I’m loved.”
The song’s message becomes even more powerful in the bridge, where Thompson moves from uncertainty to complete confidence. God’s love is portrayed as permanent, unchangeable, and renewed every morning. Released September 25, 2026, “I Know I’m Loved” is an encouraging reminder that faith doesn’t require us to have every answer—it simply asks us to trust the One who does.
And for today’s Christian Music You May Have Missed, this one comes with an official lyric video, making it another great addition to our unusually video-heavy list.
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“Girl Dad” – Zoe Levert
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“GIRL DAD” is a warm, joyful song about the unique relationship between a daughter and her father—and the deeper truth that sits underneath that relationship: the love of a Heavenly Father who knows His daughters completely and loves them exactly as they are.
Zoe Levert brings a distinctly youthful and personal perspective to the song, celebrating girlhood while pushing back against the pressure to let the world define what a woman should be. At its heart is the beautiful idea that our identity doesn’t ultimately come from other people’s expectations. We are made in God’s image, deeply loved, and safe in the Father’s care. Levert has described the song as being especially meaningful to her as she seeks to create music that uplifts women while pointing them toward God.
There’s something wonderfully uncomplicated about “GIRL DAD.” Rather than approaching faith through a heavy theological statement, Levert takes something familiar—the love between a dad and his daughter—and turns it into a picture of God’s fatherly love. The result is tender, celebratory, and genuinely fun, while still carrying a clear Christian message.
Released September 25, 2026, “GIRL DAD” has also found its way onto Apple Music’s Christian playlists, including ALIVE and Risers. Apple Music lists it as Christian Pop, and the official music video is featured above.
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