Monday Memories takes a look back at the music and musicians who have left a lasting mark on our lives.
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Monday Memories is our opportunity to look back at the music, musicians, and moments of the past and share how they shaped our walk with Christ.
🔍Notable Memories
A few of our Monday Memories posts are particularly notable, in our opinion, and we’ve highlighted them below for you to explore.
Monday Memories – August 17, 2026
On August 17, we shared two songs that beautifully capture the heart of our mission: “The Great Adventure” and “Shake Heaven.”
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Monday Memories – September 28, 2026
Our FishWorship founder takes us back through his own musical journey, from playing piano and performing live to recording music that reached around the world and ultimately led to ongoing opportunities to play live with Grammy-winning artists.
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Below you’ll find our growing collection of Monday Memories, with each selection linked to its full FishWorship feature. Take a look through the list, revisit an old favorite, or discover a song you may have missed. You never know what musical memory might be waiting for you.
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Monday Memories – October 19, 2026
This week on Monday Memories, we’re revisiting MercyMe’s timeless classic “I Can Only Imagine,” one of the most beloved songs in contemporary Christian music. Discover the moving story behind its creation, enjoy a live performance from Hawaii, and explore the inspiring true story that became a hit motion picture. More than two decades later, this powerful song continues to remind us of the hope, grace, and wonder of one day standing in the presence of God.
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Monday Memories – October 12, 2026
This week on Monday Memories, we’re revisiting DeGarmo & Key, the pioneering Christian rock duo of Eddie DeGarmo and Dana Key who helped break barriers for Christian music in the 1980s. From hard-hitting songs like “Six, Six, Six,” “Casual Christian,” and “Boycott Hell” to their lasting influence on the artists who followed, discover how these two musicians combined an unmistakable rock sound with an uncompromising message of faith. We’ll also explore what happened after the band retired and how their impact on Christian music continued long after their final performances. 🎸✝️
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Monday Memories – October 5, 2026
In this Monday Memories feature, we remember Carman—a Christian music pioneer whose bold performances, creativity, humor, and unmistakable passion for Jesus reached millions of people. Through a selection of memorable songs and live performances, we look back at the many sides of Carman’s ministry and the message he never stopped sharing: that Jesus can change lives and that revival is always worth believing in.
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Monday Memories – September 28, 2026
This week’s Monday Memories takes us on a very personal musical journey — from a four-year-old playing This Little Light of Mine in Children’s Church to years of playing hymns, discovering contemporary Christian music, programming and sequencing keyboards, and eventually performing on stages around the world. It’s a story that surprisingly few people know, and one that I’ve been looking forward to sharing.
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Monday Memories – September 21, 2026
Explore Southern Gospel lessons through classic songs performed by Gaither, Greater Vision, and others—songs about faith, salvation, Heaven, and God’s love.
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Monday Memories – September 14, 2026
Remembering the day I first met NewSong—and the unexpected journey that followed. What began with meeting the band at AtlantaFest turned into much more than a memorable encounter, eventually leading to friendships, keyboard sessions in the studio, and much more. It’s a story I never could have imagined when I first walked up and introduced myself to the band.
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Monday Memories – September 7, 2026
Our FishWorship founder looks back on his years as part of Metro Bible Study in Atlanta, remembering the friendships, fellowship, leadership, and especially the Christian music that made those Tuesday nights so meaningful. From the years when John Riley taught the weekly Bible study to his leadership of Metro Singles and his friendships with members of the music team, these memories offer a personal glimpse into a remarkable chapter of his life—and the praise songs that helped make Metro so special.
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Monday Memories – August 31, 2026
“This Little Light of Mine” is more than just a familiar childhood song to me—it is a song that has been woven into my life for as long as I can remember. From the very first time I sat down at a piano in Children’s Church at the age of 4½, through my years of playing music in churches and Christian settings, serving in ministry, performing with bands, and eventually finding my way through many different seasons of life, its simple message has remained with me: let your light shine. For this Monday Memories, I take a look back at some of the memorable ways this timeless song has been performed and reflect on why its message still means so much to me today.
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Monday Memories – August 24, 2026
Today’s recollection takes us back to one of those performances that still makes me smile—Mark Lowry singing “Don’t Rain on My Parade.” I’ve always enjoyed the way Mark could bring his own personality, humor, and unmistakable energy to a song, and this performance is a wonderful example of that. While “Don’t Rain on My Parade” may not be the song most people would immediately associate with Christian music, Mark makes it feel right at home in his repertoire. For me, moments like this are part of what makes looking back at the music I’ve loved over the years so much fun—and a reminder of why the people and music in the Christian music community have meant so much to me.
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Monday Memories – August 17, 2026
Today’s recollection brought together two very different songs with a surprisingly similar message: Steven Curtis Chapman’s “The Great Adventure” and Montell Jordan and Beckah Shae’s “Shake Heaven.” Both songs have the kind of uplifting, forward-looking spirit that could almost be turned into a motivational poster and hung on the wall here at FishWorship. One reminds us to step boldly into the adventure God has placed before us, while the other encourages us to believe that our faith and our actions can make a difference. Different eras, different sounds, and very different artists—but both are great reminders that Christian music can do more than entertain us; sometimes, it can inspire us to get up, get moving, and make a difference.
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