Forrest Frank has become one of the most recognizable and influential voices in today’s Christian music, bringing together contemporary worship, pop, hip-hop, R&B, and other musical influences into a sound that is unmistakably his own. A Houston-area native and Baylor University graduate, Frank grew up around Christian music through his mother, a worship leader, and first gained widespread attention as one half of the pop duo Surfaces, whose worldwide hit “Sunday Best” became a major crossover success. His journey eventually led him to pursue Christian music full-time, where his distinctive sound and openly faith-centered message have connected with an enormous audience.
Frank’s breakthrough as a Christian solo artist came with Child of God in 2024, an album that topped the Christian Albums chart and introduced songs such as “GOOD DAY” and “YOUR WAY’S BETTER” to listeners around the world. “Good Day” went on to win a GMA Dove Award, while Frank’s music continued to demonstrate that Christian music can be joyful, energetic, contemporary, and deeply rooted in faith without fitting neatly into one musical category. His follow-up Child of God II continued that momentum by also reaching No. 1 on the Christian Albums chart.
What makes Forrest Frank particularly interesting to FishWorship is the way he reaches people beyond the traditional boundaries of Christian music. His music can move effortlessly from worship and gospel influences to hip-hop, R&B, electronic sounds, and pop, while his lyrics consistently point listeners toward Jesus, gratitude, hope, and the goodness of God. His collaborations with artists including Lecrae, Hulvey, Maverick City Music, Elevation Worship, Tori Kelly, and others have further connected him with a remarkably broad Christian-music audience.
And Forrest’s story is still being written. In 2026, he has continued releasing new music while expanding his work beyond his solo catalog, including Dawn Patrol, the debut album from his new duo Party Wave with Noah Hayden. His current catalog includes some of the most recognizable songs in contemporary Christian music, and his growing influence makes him exactly the kind of artist FishWorship wants to help listeners discover, explore, and enjoy.
🎵Essential Songs
“GOOD DAY”
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“GOOD DAY” is one of Forrest Frank’s signature songs and the breakthrough hit that helped introduce his unique blend of Christian music, pop, hip-hop, and R&B to an enormous audience. Released in 2024 as part of CHILD OF GOD, the upbeat song turns an ordinary day into an opportunity to recognize God’s goodness, choosing gratitude and faith over circumstances. Frank’s message is intentionally simple and powerful: speak the truth of God’s goodness over your life and choose to approach the day with joy.
The song’s joyful simplicity proved to be remarkably powerful. “GOOD DAY” became one of Frank’s biggest Christian hits and earned the 2024 GMA Dove Award for Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year, helping establish him as one of the most important new voices in contemporary Christian music. Its infectious sound and unmistakably positive message also helped the song reach far beyond the traditional Christian-music audience.
At its heart, “GOOD DAY” is a celebration of perspective. Rather than pretending that life is always easy, Frank’s exuberant delivery points listeners toward the deeper reason for joy: knowing that God is good and that His presence changes the way we see the day in front of us. It is an ideal introduction to Forrest Frank’s music—and a great example of how a catchy, thoroughly modern song can carry a straightforward message of Christian faith.
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“UP!”
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“UP!” is one of Forrest Frank’s most energetic celebrations of what God has done in his life. Featuring Canadian rapper Connor Price, the song appeared on CHILD OF GOD in 2024 and immediately establishes its message with a simple declaration: Frank has gone from being “down” to being “up,” and he is quick to give God the credit rather than luck or his own accomplishments. With its infectious beat, playful delivery, and hip-hop influence, “UP!” is a great example of Frank’s ability to make Christian music feel completely at home in contemporary popular music.
The song’s official music video, presented on Connor Price’s YouTube channel, brings the two artists together on screen and matches the song’s energetic personality. Frank and Price trade verses about overcoming struggles and moving forward, giving the collaboration a natural chemistry that makes the song feel more like a celebration between friends than a conventional guest appearance. The video’s playful visual style reinforces the upbeat spirit that makes “UP!” so immediately enjoyable.
Beneath the fun and exuberance, “UP!” is essentially a testimony set to music. Frank looks back at where he was and celebrates the transformation he has experienced through his faith, using humor, confidence, and biblical imagery along the way. Connor Price’s contribution adds another energetic dimension to the track, while the production—produced by Frank himself—keeps the song moving with the kind of momentum that makes it difficult to sit still.
“UP!” also captures something important about Forrest Frank’s approach to Christian music: joy doesn’t have to be quiet. The song is unapologetically celebratory, confident, and modern, while its central message remains firmly focused on God. For listeners discovering Frank for the first time, “UP!” is an excellent companion to “GOOD DAY” and a reminder that Christian music can be both deeply faith-centered and seriously fun.
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“YOUR WAY’S BETTER”
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“YOUR WAY’S BETTER” is one of Forrest Frank’s defining songs and a powerful expression of surrender to God’s direction. Released in 2024 and later featured on both CHILD OF GOD (DELUXE) and CHILD OF GOD II, the song finds Frank reflecting on his search for purpose and recognizing that the path God has for him is better than anything he could create on his own. Musically, its bright, modern production gives the song an unexpectedly joyful feel even as Frank is singing about surrender, dependence, and the need for God.
The message of “YOUR WAY’S BETTER” is refreshingly countercultural. Rather than encouraging listeners to simply chase their own dreams or trust their own instincts, Frank acknowledges that his own plans and desires can leave him searching for something more. The song becomes a declaration that God’s wisdom, timing, and direction are ultimately better—even when following that path requires letting go of our own expectations.
“YOUR WAY’S BETTER” also became one of Forrest Frank’s biggest songs, reaching the top of the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart and breaking into the Billboard Hot 100. Its popularity was helped by a viral social-media dance trend, but the song’s staying power comes from a message that reaches well beyond the trend: sometimes the most freeing thing we can do is stop insisting on our own way and trust God’s way instead.
For FishWorship, “YOUR WAY’S BETTER” is an especially meaningful example of what makes Forrest Frank’s music stand out. It takes a deeply Christian message—surrendering our plans to God—and presents it through a sound that feels completely at home in today’s popular music. It’s joyful without being superficial, contemporary without losing its spiritual center, and ultimately a simple declaration of trust: God’s way really is better.
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“No Longer Bound”
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“No Longer Bound” is one of Forrest Frank’s most powerful declarations of freedom through Jesus Christ. Released as a collaboration with fellow Christian hip-hop artist Hulvey, the song centers on the transformation that comes through faith: the things that once held us captive no longer have the authority they once did. Frank and Hulvey deliver that message with a combination of melodic vocals, rap, and contemporary production that gives the song both the feel of a personal testimony and the energy of a celebration.
The title itself captures the heart of the song. “No Longer Bound” points to the biblical idea of being set free from sin, shame, fear, and the patterns that keep us from living as the people God created us to be. Rather than presenting freedom as something we achieve through our own strength, Frank and Hulvey point directly to Christ as the source of that freedom. Their performances make the song feel personal, as though both artists are sharing what God has brought them through.
The collaboration between Frank and Hulvey is one of the song’s greatest strengths. Their voices and styles complement one another naturally, with Hulvey’s rap verses adding a testimony-driven intensity while Frank’s melodic delivery gives the chorus an immediately memorable quality. The result is a song that can function both as personal encouragement and as a joyful declaration of faith.
“No Longer Bound” is ultimately a song about leaving the past behind and walking forward in the freedom Christ provides. For listeners who have struggled with guilt, fear, addiction, shame, or simply the feeling of being trapped by their past, its message can be deeply encouraging: through Jesus, we don’t have to remain bound by the person we once were. We can be made new, and we are free to move forward.
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“Never Get Used to This”
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“NEVER GET USED TO THIS” captures Forrest Frank’s sense of wonder and gratitude for the goodness of God. Released in 2024 as a collaboration with pop artist JVKE, the song reflects on the extraordinary feeling of recognizing God’s blessings in everyday life. Rather than treating those blessings as something ordinary or guaranteed, Frank and JVKE express a desire to remain amazed by them—to never become so accustomed to God’s goodness that they stop appreciating it.
The song’s appeal comes partly from its unusual combination of artists and its bright, contemporary sound. JVKE brings his distinctive pop sensibility to the collaboration, while Frank’s Christian perspective gives the song its spiritual center. Their voices work naturally together, creating a track that feels accessible to listeners who might not normally seek out contemporary Christian music while still delivering a clear message of faith and gratitude.
At its heart, “NEVER GET USED TO THIS” is about maintaining a grateful heart. The song encourages listeners to pause and recognize how much they have to be thankful for rather than allowing familiar blessings to become invisible simply because they have become part of everyday life. Its message is particularly fitting for Frank’s broader musical style, which frequently turns gratitude and joy into something energetic and celebratory.
Forrest Frank’s collaboration with JVKE also demonstrates the increasingly wide reach of his music. “NEVER GET USED TO THIS” crosses comfortably between contemporary Christian music and mainstream pop while keeping its focus on God. It’s a reminder that a song about faith doesn’t have to sound like a traditional worship song to carry a meaningful Christian message—and sometimes the best response to God’s goodness is simply to remain amazed by it.
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“GOD IS GOOD”
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“GOD IS GOOD” is a joyful, straightforward declaration of one of the simplest and most enduring truths of the Christian faith: God is good. Forrest Frank delivers that message with the energetic, contemporary style that has become a hallmark of his music, pairing an infectious production with lyrics centered on gratitude, praise, and confidence in God’s character. Rather than overcomplicating its message, the song embraces the power of simply celebrating who God is.
That simplicity is part of what makes “GOD IS GOOD” so effective. Frank’s music frequently finds ways to express deep Christian truths through modern sounds that are accessible to a broad audience, and this song is a particularly good example. Its upbeat energy makes it easy to enjoy as a song, while its repeated focus on God’s goodness gives it the character of a praise song that listeners can quickly sing along with.
“GOD IS GOOD” also reflects the optimism that runs throughout much of Forrest Frank’s music. That optimism isn’t simply about having a positive attitude or pretending that difficult circumstances don’t exist. Instead, it is rooted in the conviction that God’s goodness remains true regardless of what the day may bring. The result is a song that encourages listeners to shift their attention from their circumstances toward the One they are trusting.
For FishWorship, “GOD IS GOOD” is a fitting example of why Forrest Frank has connected so strongly with today’s Christian-music audience. He can take a foundational Christian message, wrap it in a thoroughly modern musical style, and make it feel fresh without losing its meaning. Sometimes the most powerful praise is also the simplest: God is good.
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💿Essential Albums
CHILD OF GOD (DELUXE)
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CHILD OF GOD (DELUXE) is the expanded edition of the album that established Forrest Frank as one of the defining new voices in contemporary Christian music. Released in 2024, the album combines Christian worship, hip-hop, pop, R&B, gospel, and electronic influences into a remarkably diverse collection while maintaining a consistent focus on faith, gratitude, joy, and the transforming power of God. The deluxe edition expands the original project with additional songs, giving listeners an even fuller picture of the creative burst surrounding Frank’s breakthrough.
The album’s greatest strength may be its sheer musical range. Songs such as “GOOD DAY,” “UP!,” “YOUR WAY’S BETTER,” “NO LONGER BOUND,” and “GOD IS GOOD” demonstrate how comfortably Frank moves between energetic hip-hop, infectious pop, worshipful melodies, and personal testimony. The result doesn’t feel like an attempt to fit Christian music into one particular style; instead, Frank brings his faith into the styles he already loves, creating music that can reach listeners across several musical worlds.
CHILD OF GOD (DELUXE) also captures the remarkable momentum of Frank’s emergence as a solo Christian artist. The project produced multiple major Christian hits and helped propel him from a rapidly rising independent artist into one of the most recognizable names in contemporary Christian music. More importantly, the songs established the characteristics that have continued to define his work: an infectious sense of joy, an unashamed commitment to Jesus, and a willingness to make Christian music that sounds completely at home in today’s musical landscape.
For someone discovering Forrest Frank for the first time, CHILD OF GOD (DELUXE) is arguably the best place to begin. It contains many of the songs that first made him a major force in Christian music while offering enough variety to demonstrate just how broad his musical palette can be. Whether you’re looking for something energetic, encouraging, worshipful, or simply fun to listen to, this album provides a remarkably comprehensive introduction to the Forrest Frank sound.
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CHILD OF GOD II
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CHILD OF GOD II continues the story Forrest Frank began with his breakthrough CHILD OF GOD project, expanding both the musical palette and the message that made him one of contemporary Christian music’s most recognizable new voices. Released in 2025, the album brings together hip-hop, pop, R&B, gospel, and worship influences across an ambitious collection of songs, while Frank remains focused on the themes that have become central to his music: faith, gratitude, surrender, freedom, and the goodness of God.
Rather than simply attempting to recreate the success of its predecessor, CHILD OF GOD II feels like an artist building on what he has learned. The album moves comfortably between energetic tracks and more reflective moments, with Frank continuing to demonstrate his ability to make deeply Christian messages accessible through contemporary production. Songs such as “YOUR WAY’S BETTER,” “AMEN,” “NO L’S,” “NOTHING ELSE,” and “IN THE ROOM” showcase different sides of his sound while maintaining the unmistakable faith-centered perspective that runs throughout the project.
The album also reflects the enormous momentum Frank carried into his second CHILD OF GOD project. Following the success of the original album, he had become one of the biggest names in contemporary Christian music, and CHILD OF GOD II demonstrated that his appeal was more than a one-album phenomenon. The project reached No. 1 on the Christian Albums chart and further established Frank as an artist capable of reaching listeners well beyond the traditional boundaries of Christian music.
For FishWorship, CHILD OF GOD II is an important part of understanding Forrest Frank’s continuing evolution. The album shows an artist who isn’t afraid to experiment musically while remaining remarkably consistent in what he wants his music to communicate. It’s modern, energetic, sometimes vulnerable, and unapologetically Christian—and it demonstrates why Forrest Frank has become such an important part of the current Christian-music landscape.
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