February 6, 2024

In This Issue 

Christian Music Winners at the Grammys

Atlanta's Lecrae, Tye Tribbett and Kirk Franklin were among the winners in the Christian and Gospel categories at the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards, held Sunday, February 5th. 

 The songwriter's award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song went to "Your Power" written in part by Lecrae and Tasha Cobbs Leonard.

 Best Gospel Performance/Song was won by Kirk Franklin for his "Winner."

 Best Contemporary Christian Music Album saw Lecrae again taking home another Grammy for "Church Clothes 4."

 Other nominees were Blessing Offor, Da'Truth, Lauren Daigle and Phil Wickham.

  Best Gospel Album was Tye Tribbett's "All Things New: Live In Orlando."

  Other nominees were Erica Campbell, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Maverick City Music and Jonathan McReynolds.

  Best Roots Gospel Album winner was The Blind Boys of Alabama for "Echoes of the South."

The Clark Sisters were among those receiving a 2024 Special Merit & Lifetime Achievement award.

Interestingly, Brandon Lake, who's "Gratitude" spent half the year at #1 was not among the nominations.

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Best Selling Christian Author LYSA TERKEURST Celebrates Second Marriage after 'Painful' Divorce

Best-selling author and Proverbs 31 Ministries founder Lysa TerKeurst not only has five books on the Christian Booksellers' Top 40 with $5 ("Forgiving What You Can't Forget.)," #8 (You're Going To Make It"), #29 ("Good Boundaries and Goodbyes"), #35 ("30 Days With Jesus Bible Study Guide"), and #38 ("Embraced,"). But, Lysa has announced that she has remarried two years after her divorce from her husband, Art TerKeurst, after 29 years of marriage.

“I want to invite you in to share a new chapter in my life,” TerKeurst captioned in a post on Instagram on Thursday.

According to The Christian Post, the post included several photos from her wedding to her new husband, Chaz.

“In January of 2023, I met Chaz. And as the pages kept turning last year, we knew what we’d found in each other was love. A beautiful love that requires work like love always does. But a togetherness that is safe, honest, fun, funny and surrendered to the sacred way God tells us to love and care for each other.”

“We got engaged last fall, which I decided to hold private so I could tell as many people as possible face to face. I got to tell many of you when we saw in each other at stores and airports and coffee shops and dinners and FaceTimes. Those were sweet conversations I treasure."

“And then last week, surrounded by our family and some beautiful mountains, Chaz and I exchanged our vows. As soon as we were announced husband and wife, some fun music started playing. I invited our kids and grandkids to join in as we all danced in the gently falling snow.”

In January 2022, Terkeurst announced she had filed for divorce from Art in 2021 due to infidelity. While she initially wanted to divorce her husband in 2017 because of infidelity and addiction, the couple renewed their vows a year later after restoring their marriage.

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TARA-LEIGH COBBLE, Dallas podcaster behind 'The Bible Recap,' shares her journey to the top of the charts

A Dallas woman's passion for the Bible has landed her the top spot on the Apple Podcast charts.

Tara-Leigh Cobble's podcast "The Bible Recap" has more than 300 million downloads. Of course, she also happens to be a best selling Christian author with her latest book, "The Bible Recap: A One-Year Guide to Reading and Understanding the Entire Bible," checking in at #14 on this month's Christian Booksellers' Top 50 list.

Cobble says she made a discovery when talking to her friend about reading The Bible.

"That was the first time that I realized that it's a daily process of answering the questions," she said. 

So she started a podcast. Cobble began "The Bible Recap" in 2019 with a very simple goal.

"My prayer when I started this 5 years ago was that 300 people would read the Bible with me. So this has blown all my hopes and dreams out of the water," she said.

The next morning, she was floored to open her email and see 300 messages from people in the U.S. and around the world.

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Billboard Magazine's Current Top Gospel Music Chart

#1 (LW2) - JJ Hairston

Feat Deon Kipping

"Reminder"

(from Believe Again, Vol. II)

#2 (LW1) - Renee Spearman

& Kim Burrell

"Tap Into It" 

(from Features)

#3 (LW4) - Bri Babineaux

"I Will Wait"

(Single)

#4 (LW3) - Damon Little

Feat. Angie Stone

"No Stressing"

(Single)

#5 (LW5) - Tye Tribbett

"Only One Night Tho"

(from All Things New: Live In Orlando)

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Gospel Music Songs

Metro Atlanta Christian Concerts & Family Events

Friday, February 9

Ben Fuller featuring

Megan Danielle & Jacob Dixon

At First Baptist Church

751 Green Street NW,

Gainesville, GA 30501

7:00 p.m. (770) 534-7354 

www.itickets.com

Saturday, February 10

Winter Jam 2024

Crowder, Lecrae, Cain, Katy Nichole, Seventh Day Slumber, NewSong, Joseph O’Brien

At Gas South Arena

and Conference Center

6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy. Duluth, GA 30097

6:00 p.m. (770) 617-0359

www.platformtickets.com

Saturday, February 10

Kingdom Heirs

At Grace Community Church,

7770 Hickory Flat Hwy.,

Woodstock, GA 30188

2:00 p.m. (770) 617-0359

www.kingdomheirs.com

Sunday, February 25

The King’s Singers,

Illuminated Voices

At Georgia State University’s

Rialto Center for the Arts,

80 Forsyth Street, NW,

Atlanta, GA 30303

A Rialto Series Performance

3:00 p.m. (404) 413-9TIX (9849)

www.events.rialtocenter.gsu.edu

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Artists Collaborate in Honor of the 75th Anniversary of "How Great Thou Art"

2024 ushers in a significant milestone for one of the world's most beloved hymns, "How Great Thou Art." Marking the 75th anniversary of this cherished song written by Stuart K. Hine, a group of award-winning artists came together to celebrate and record a new version, "How Great Thou Art (Until That Day)." The song, accompanied by a music video, is available now. Listen here.

This special collaboration unites the voices of many of today's top artists, featuring Chris Tomlin, Hillary Scott, Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes, Matt Redman, Naomi Raine, Blessing Offor, Jon Reddick, TAYA, Brian and Jenn Johnson, Matt Maher, Pat Barrett, Benjamin William Hastings, Ryan Ellis, and Mitch Wong.

Commissioned by the Stuart Hine Trust, Redman and Wong crafted the new verse, offering a strikingly powerful addition to the timeless hymn while hoping to stir souls and bring critical help to those in need. 

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SGN Scoops Magazine Top 100 Southern Gospel Music Charts

#1 (LM8) - Southbound - “Somebody Testify”

(from Lost and Found)

#2 (LM25) - The Whisnants - “Privilege of Prayer”

(from Been Blessed)

#3 (LM6) - The Perrys -

“I Think I'll Just Go On"

(from John 3:16)

#5 (LM29) -

The Mylon Hayes Family -

"Carry The Glorious Gospel”

(from Steady & Sure)

#5 (LM9) - The Inspirations - “Come To The Well”

(from The Legacy Continues)

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Super Bowl Soulful Celebration's 25th Anniversary Event

Best-Selling Christian Author For a quarter-century The Super Bowl Soulful Celebration has captured the hearts of millions through the shared love of music, faith, and the exhilaration of football. Bridging cultures and igniting inspiration, the Super Bowl LVIII sanctioned special converges NFL players with award-winning artists and acclaimed musicians from diverse genres onto a single stage. The result is an unforgettable evening that transcends boundaries and has become an iconic platform that remains unrivaled as the sole multicultural and inspirational program sanctioned by the NFL during the electrifying Super Bowl week.

 Hosted by Cedric the Entertainer and Tichina Arnold, this year's event in Las Vegas features performances by Mary Mary, Earth Wind & Fire, Adam Blackstone, Kirk Franklin, and more! 

Also performing will be The Players Choir. The ensemble of NFL talent has been a staple of the league’s Super Bowl weekend festivities for 16 seasons.

In addition, three NFL players will be saluted for their achievements on and off the field during the special. The honorees include Dallas Cowboys quarterback “Dak” Prescott (Faith In Action Award), Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin (New Beginnings Award) and Dallas Cowboys linebacker Markquese Bell (HBCU Player of the Year).

 It takes place on Wednesday, February 7th and will be televised the day before the Super Bowl on Saturday, February 10th at at 8:00 p.m. on CBS. 

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#1 - Dr. David Jeremiah

"The Great Disappearance"

31 Ways to Be

Rapture Ready

(2nd Month at #1)

#2 - Sarah Young

“Jesus Calling”

Enjoying Peace In His Presence

#3 - Jackie Hill Perry

“Upon Waking”

60 Daily Reflections to Discover Ourselves and the God We Were Made For

#4 - Paul David Tripp

“New Morning Mercies”

A Daily Gospel Devotional

#5 - Lysa TerKeurst

“Forgiving What You Can’t Forget”

How to Move On, Make Peace

with Painful Memories, and Create

a Life That's Beautiful Again

Click Here For The Full List of This Month's Best Selling Christian Books

Tune In To Gospel Live! Presented By Henry Louis Gates, Jr. on PBS

Grab a front-row seat for "GOSPEL Live!" Presented by "Finding Your Roots" host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. on February 9 at 9/8c on PBS. It is a concert celebration honoring the legacy of Gospel music in America. This special is a one-of-a-kind musical celebration that honors the legacy and influence of Gospel music in America. Contemporary secular artists and renowned gospel singers perform their favorite gospel classics. The event co-hosted by Gates and Erica Campbell, and featuring John Legend, is a companion program to the four-hour PBS documentary series, "Gospel." 

 The program includes performances by Tauren Wells, Lena Byrd Miles, Mali Music, and Shelea.

 "Gospel Live!" premieres on February 9 at 9:00 p.m. on PBS with multiple airings to follow including February 11, 16, and 18.

From the blues to hip hop, African Americans have been the driving force of sonic innovation for over a century. Musical styles come and go, but there's one sound that has been a constant source of strength, courage and wisdom on any given Sunday.

"Gospel," the latest history series from Henry Louis Gates, Jr., digs deep into the origin story of Black spirituality through sermon and song.

Four Episode subjects include: "The Gospel Train" (the sonic influences of blues and jazz), "The Golden Age Of Gospel" (from the Lord’s music to the mainstream), "Take The Message Everywhere" (gospel goes mainstream, taking the good news everywhere), and "Gospel's Second Century" (gospel and preaching achieve platinum-selling success).

 "Gospel" premieres February 12 & 13 at 9:00 p.m. on PBS with multiple additional airings throughout the month.

 "Gospel" is more than the soundtrack of the African American experience, “it’s the beating heart and soul,” Gates said. “From the Great Migration to today, the history of Black gospel music and preaching is one of constant movement, and it’s long been a dream of mine to bring it to public television.”

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Billboard Magazine's Current Top Contemporary Christian Music Chart

#1 (LW1) - Brandon Lake

“Gratitude”

(from Christmas With The Chosen)

#2 (LW3) - Elevation Worship

“Trust In God“

(from Can You Imagine)

#3 (LW2) - Chris Tomlin

“Holy Forever”

(from Always)

#4 (LW4) - Brandon Lake

“Praise You Anywhere”

(from Coat Of Many Colors)

#5 (LW6) - Elevation Worship

“Praise“

(from Can You Imagine)

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Contemporary Christian Music Songs

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1 - The Bible in a Year

(with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

2 - The Bible Recap

(with Tara Leigh-Cobble)

3 - Girls Gone Bible

(with Angela Halili

and Arielle Reitsma)

4 - Follow Him:

A Come, Follow Me Podcast

(with Hank Smith & John Bytheway)

5 - The Catechism In A Year

(with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

6 - The Bible Project Podcast

(In-depth conversations

about the Bible and theology)

7 - WHOA That's Good Podcast

(with Sadie Robertson)

8 - The Salty Podcast

with (Devin Cordle)

9 - Timothy Keller Sermons

Podcast By Gospel In Life

(with Tim Keller)

10 - Blaze Podcast Network: Unashamed With

Phil & Jase Robertson

(with The Duck Commander

and his family)

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Christian Podcasts

QB Brock Purdy leads 49ers to Super Bowl: 'Win or lose I'm going to glorify God'

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Chiefs DB L'Jarius Sneed thanking God as he prepares for another Super Bowl - Click Here

'The Chosen' Season 4 Takes Second Place in Box Office: 'This Is Going to Be Big' - Click Here

"Journey To Bethlehem" Releases On Netflix This Month - Click Here

New VeggieTales Feature Film Announced for 2026 - Click Here

The star of ‘Reacher’ is in a new movie about faith - Click Here

Christian Author Jennie Allen:

'If the internet cancels me, I'll be fine'

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Author Eric Metaxas urges Christians to resist rising evil in new documentary: 'Sometimes you have to battle' - Click Here



Big Brother Host, Julie Chen-Moonves, Discovers God in Trial - Click Here

Comedian Rob Schneider Discovers Jesus, Forgiveness: 'I Needed...

to Be Home' - Click Here

Read "Fades Away" By 104.7 The Fish's Penny Faulkner - Click Here

Worship Educators Association (WEA) Officially Launches To Connect and Empower Worship Education Professionals - Click Here

United Church of Christ Lost over 286K Members, 550 Churches

between '12-'22 - Click Here



Atlanta church behind new affordable housing project - Click Here



Over 20K Sign Christian Group's Petition Urging Boycott of Pro-Trump Evangelist - Click Here

Methodist church finds new home after Gainesville funeral homes merge - Click Here

World Changers Church Changes To Outline - Click Here

We The Kingdom Releases First Single Since Franni Rae Cash Cain’s Departure ‘The Plans’ - Click Here

Country Music Star Toby Keith Dies, Relied on Faith During Battle with Stomach Cancer - Click Here

‘Gratitude’ Co-Writers Benjamin William Hastings & Brandon Lake Reunite For ‘Abandoned’ - Click Here

Brandon Lake And his Dad Start Generational Leadership Podcast

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Atlanta's Passion Announces New Live Album 3.1.24 + Release New Song - Click Here

Anne Wilson To Release Genre-Blending New Album "Rebel"

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CeCe Winans Premieres New Single “That’s My King” - Click Here

Jason Aldean: Bring 'Prayer Back' in Schools - Click Here

GRAMMY Award-Winning Gaither Vocal Band Prepares for Valentine's Day with the Release of "Let Me Be There" (EP) and "Love Songs" Album - Click Here

The Hyssongs - Around The Table - Click Here

Sing Holy Forever … or Until TikTok Pulls the Audio - Click Here

DOE Releases “God Is In Control” - Click Here

American Idol Contestant Sings

Zach Williams' "There Was Jesus"

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Matthew West Releases His 6th Book, "My Story, Your Glory" - Click Here

Tasha Cobbs Leonard Announces Debut Book “Do It Anyway” —

Set for May Release! - Click Here

Ernie Haase and Signature Sound Release New Single - Click Here

Atlanta's Kelontae Gavin Announces Marriage to Longtime Partner Nieyana - Click Here

Christian/Gospel Music - This Month's New Releases - Click Here