February 4, 2026

In This Issue 

JEREMY CAMP

Talks About #1 CCM Song, "No Survivors"

(Jeremy Camp's single, "No Survivors," from his "Deeper Waters" album,

is holding steady at #1

for the second straight week

on Billboard's CCM charts)

By Jeremy Camp

<<This is my story behind the song "No Survivors." It all started when Isaiah 48:10 hit me in a way it never had before. "See, I have refined you, though not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction."


<<When I read that, I realized God wasn’t just talking about hard times. He was talking about a fire that burns away everything that doesn’t belong — my pride, my ego, my need to be in control. I had to be honest. There were parts of me I wanted to keep alive — little pockets of selfishness, old habits, attitudes I thought I could manage.


<<But God doesn’t come for partial surrender. I felt Him say, "Jeremy, when I refine you, I’m not leaving survivors. I’m not leaving anything that competes with Me in your heart.”


<<That’s where the title came from. “No Survivors" wasn’t me trying to sound intense or dramatic. It was me confessing that I still try to hold onto pieces of my old self and God saying, "No, son. I love you too much to let those live.”


<<There was a season when I felt like everything was being stripped away — plans, comfort, the picture I had of my own future. I remember praying, "God, why does this hurt so much?" And I sensed Him whisper, "Because I’m refining you. This isn’t punishment; it’s preparation.”


<<I thought refinement would feel gentle. But, Isaiah 48:10 doesn’t say "bubble bath of affliction." It says "furnace." This is real heat. This is where the dross comes to the surface and God says, "Let Me skim that off.”


<<There were nights I just said, "God, I’m tired of this war inside of me. Tired of my flesh fighting what You’re trying to do." And it was like He answered, "Then let’s leave no survivors. Let’s burn it down — your ego, your fear, your need to control.”

<<That’s what this song is. “No Survivors" is me standing in the fire and saying, "Okay, God. Don’t just turn the heat down. Turn it up until everything that isn’t You is gone.”


<<I know I’m not the only one who wakes up some days still fighting old battles. But this song is my reminder: I don’t have to fight in my own strength. I just have to keep stepping into the refining fire with Him. If you feel like you’re in that furnace of affliction, you’re not being abandoned—you’re being refined. And when God is done, there are going to be no survivors of what was trying to destroy you. Only what He’s been shaping all along.


<<That’s my story behind "No Survivors.” It’s not about me being strong. It’s about letting God be thorough. If He’s going to refine me, I don’t want anything left standing that doesn’t look like Him.

Billboard Magazine's Current Top Contemporary Christian

Music Chart

#1 (LW1) - Jeremy Camp

“No Survivors“

(from Deeper Waters) 
(2 Weeks at #1)

#2 (LW2) - 

Jamie MacDonald

"Left It In The Water"

(from Jamie MacDonald)

#3 (LW3) - Seph Schlueter

“Won't Start Now"

(from Counting My Blessings)

#4 (LW5) - Lauren Daigle

“Let It Be A Hallelujah"

(Single)

#5 (LW4) - TobyMac

“Heaven On My Mind"

(from Heaven On My Mind)

Click Here For This Week's Top 25

Contemporary Christian Music Songs

2026 Christian and Gospel GRAMMY Winners

<< Gospel and Christian music were once again not visible on the Grammy Award telecast Sunday night. But, artists including CeCe Winans, Kirk Franklin, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Brandon Lake, Israel & New Breed, and The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir were honored with awards before the broadcast. 

<< The only mention of God during the show was by Jelly Roll. In his acceptance speech, Jelly Roll was seen carrying a hand-sized Bible and said, "I remember there was a moment in my life, and all I had was a Bible this big and a radio the same size and a 6 by 8 foot cell, and I believed that those two things could change my life. I believed that music had the power to change my life, and God had the power to change my life."

<< He continued, "And I want to tell y'all right now, Jesus is for everybody. Jesus is not known by one political party; Jesus is not owned by any label. Jesus is Jesus, and anybody can have a relationship with him. I love you, lord."

<< Social media heavily criticized him for "ramming religion down our throats," even though no one mentioned the constant political denouncements of ICE throughout from virtually every recipient.

<< “I’ve gotten countless messages of how this song has literally saved people’s lives and pointed them to Jesus,” Brandon Lake said when accepting the award. “If it wasn’t for Jesus, I don’t know where I would be, y’all. Most important thing I could say is this world is Cray Cray right now, but I was reminded of the scripture this morning, John 16:33.

<< I have told you these things so that in me, you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart, I have overcome the world. He’s overcome, so that means we can too through Christ. Love you. Thank you so much.”

<< Accepting the “Best Roots Gospel Album” for The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, featured vocalist TaRanda Greene said, ““Carol Cymbala could not be here tonight, but on behalf of her and the entire choir and everyone involved, we are so grateful to write songs, record songs, and get music out there that we pray will encourage you and will bring Hope to the world, in the name of Jesus.”

<< Here are the winners...

Contemporary Christian Music Performance / Song

Winner: "Hard Fought Hallelujah" - Brandon Lake with Jelly Roll

Gospel Performance / Song

Winner: "Come Jesus Come" -

CeCe Winans featuring Shirley Caesar

Contemporary Christian Music Album

Winner: Coritos Vol. 1 -

Israel & New Breed

Gospel Album

Winner: Heart of Mine -

Darrel Walls & PJ Morton

Roots Gospel Album

Winner: I Will Not Be Moved (Live) -

The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir

Metro Atlanta Christian Concerts & Family Events

Friday, February 6

Elevation Rhythm, 
Strings & Heart
Goodbye Yesterday Tour

At The Eastern

777 Memorial Dr SE

Atlanta, GA 30316

7:30 P.M.

www.axs.com

Friday, February 20

Drew & Ellie Holcomb
Never Gonna Let You Go Tour

At Symphony Hall

1280 Peachtree Street NE

Atlanta, GA 30309

8:00 p.m. 404-733-4800
https://www.aso.org

Thursday, March 12

Tauren Wells, Jamie MacDonald and gio
Take It All Back Tour

At First Baptist Jonesboro

142 College Street

Jonesboro GA 30236

7:00 p.m. 770.478.6710

www.taurenwells.com



Thursday, March 26

Anne Wilson, Peter Burton
The STARS Tour

At The Fox Theatre

660 Peachtree Street, NE, 
Atlanta, Georgia 30308

7:00 p.m. (404) 881-2100

www.foxtheatre.org

Friday, April 24

Cochren & Co.

at Rialto Center for the Arts

80 Forsyth Street, Atlanta, GA 30303

Led by singer-songwriter Michael Cochren, Cochren & Co. has become a force in Christian music, earning a Dove Award nomination and Billboard Top 10 radio hits. With inspiring lyrics and passionate performances, this Indiana-based band provides a powerful and uplifting concert experience suitable for all ages and backgrounds.

8:00 p.m. 404-413-2000
www.Rialto.GSU.edu

Click Here For All Upcoming Concerts and Links For More Information

Billboard Magazine's

Current Top

Gospel Music Chart

#1 (LW1) - Donnie McClurkin

"Better Afterwhile"

(Single) 
(2nd Week at #1)

#2 (LW3) - LISA KNOWLES-SMITH
& The Brown Singers 
Feat. Pastor Mike, Jr.

"Promises (Reimagined)"

(Single)

#3 (LW2) - Ricky Dillard

"When I Think"

(from Choirmaster II)

#4 (LW4) - James Grear & Company Feat. Darrel Walls

"Do It Again"

(Single)

#5 (LW2\5) - Jermaine Dolly

"Never Shall Forget"

(Single)

Click Here For This Week's Top 25

Gospel Music Songs

DONNIE MCCLURKIN

"Better Afterwhile"

(Donnie McClurkin's single,

"Better Afterwhile" is at #1 on Billboard's Gospel Music charts

for the second consecutive week)

<<Donnie McClurkin stood just offstage, listening as the last notes of his new song faded and the crowd erupted. When they told me ‘Better Afterwhile’ hit number one,” he said later, shaking his head slowly, “I just whispered, ‘God, You did it again.’”

<<He sat down for the interview still wearing his stage clothes, mic pack clipped to his belt. “Every lyric in ‘Better Afterwhile’ comes from a place of faith tested and hope restored,” he explained. “This isn’t just a song to me; it’s a testimony that what you’re going through is not the end of the story.”

<<He was asked where the song came from. “We’ve been through hard times before,” Donnie replied. “I’ve seen struggle in my own life, in my family, in the church, in the world. And every time, God has proven that He’s still in control. So I wanted to write something that says, ‘It’s rough right now, but it’s gonna get better after a while.’”

<<He leaned forward, hands clasped. “I was thinking about the people who cry themselves to sleep at night...those who say, ‘Lord, I don’t see a way out.’ And I wanted the song to be God’s reminder: 'You might not see it yet, but I’m already working it out for your good.’”

<<Donnie smiled as he remembered the first time he sang it live. “The people started singing along before the song was even over,” he recalled. “And I thought, ‘They’re not just singing notes; they’re singing their story.’ That’s when I knew this wasn’t just music. This was medicine.”

<<"Storms don’t last forever,” Donnie said simply. “They shape us, they strengthen us, they push us closer to God’s promise. ‘Better Afterwhile’ is my reminder that you don’t give up in the middle just because you can’t see the end yet.”

<<He laughed softly when the conversation turned to the song’s chart success. “Seeing ‘Better Afterwhile’ reach number one leaves me humbled and grateful,” he admitted. “The song says, ‘You brought me through this...through that, Lord, I’m grateful to You.’ When I look back over my life, I can honestly say, He really did bring me through it all.”

<<Donnie’s tone grew more serious as he spoke to the camera directly, as if addressing someone’s private pain. “Hold on through the waiting,” he urged. “Trust Him through the tears. Joy is coming. It’s gonna get better after awhile. You might feel like you’re stuck in the middle of the night season, but morning is already on God’s calendar.”

<<He paused, then added quietly, “I wrote this song to tell you: what you’re facing right now is not your final chapter. God has more to say about your life. So as long as you’ve got breath, keep believing, keep worshipping, and keep reminding yourself—‘It’s gonna get better after while.’”

Author AMY MECHAM

Interview 
"Trusting God

With Every Breath"

(Amy Mecham's "Trusting God With Every Breath: Find Hope for the Ups and Downs of Life," entered

the current Christian Booksellers'

Top 50 List at #10)

<<Amy sat across from me in the small church café, fingers curled around a paper cup, eyes clear but soft.

<<“I call it ‘Trusting God with Every Breath,’” she began, “because that’s literally what it felt like—like I had to trust Him for the next inhale, not just the next day.”

<<I asked her when that story really started.

<<She thought for a moment, then nodded slowly. “It started in a hospital room,” she said. “I went in thinking it was just going to be a quick check, and the next thing I knew, doctors were saying words like ‘critical’ and ‘we don’t know yet.’”

<<Her voice didn’t waver, but she clasped her hands tightly. “I remember staring at the ceiling tiles,” Amy said, “and whispering, ‘God, if I can’t control anything else, I give You this breath. This one. And the next one. And the next.’”

<<She paused, then smiled faintly. “I’d always said I trusted God,” she admitted, “but that was the first time I realized trusting God wasn’t about my plans working out. It was about saying, ‘Even if they don’t, You are still good.’”

<<I asked her if she ever felt angry or afraid. “Absolutely,” she answered quickly. “I wasn’t some spiritual superhero lying there praising God with a big smile. I was scared.”

<<She looked down at her hands. “I remember praying, ‘Lord, I believe… but You’re gonna have to help my unbelief today.’ And He did. Not by magically erasing the fear, but by meeting me inside of it.”

<<Amy described nights when the machines were the only sound in the room. “There was this one night,” she recalled, “when my chest felt so tight I could barely breathe, and I just whispered, ‘Jesus.’ That’s all I could say.”

<< She took a slow breath, demonstrating. “And I sensed Him say back to me, not out loud, but deep in my heart, ‘I’m here. I’m in this breath with you.’ That changed everything. I stopped looking for Him in the outcome and started looking for Him in the moment.”

Click Here To Watch The Full Conversation

Christian Booksellers'

Top Christian Books 

#1 (LM New) -

Amir Tsarfati & Barry Stagner

“Until He Comes”

365 Daily Devotions as We Await His Return

#2 (LM #3) - 

Sarah Young

“Jesus Calling”

Enjoying Peace in His Presence

#3 (LM #8)  - Jennifer Tucker

“Breath As Prayer”

Calm Your Anxiety, Focus Your Mind, and Renew Your Soul

#4 (LM #13) - Paul David Tripp

“New Morning Mercies”

A Daily Gospel Devotional

#5 (LM #30) - David Jeremiah

“Walking With God"

LuxLeather brown, large print

Click Here For The Full List of The Current Best Selling Christian Books

Top 100 Bestselling Christian Books of 2025

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7 Christian Athletes to Watch in the Winter Olympic Games

<< The 2026 Winter Olympics are set to bring together the world's greatest competitors, a global stage where new heroes emerge, and familiar champions rise once more.

<< Among the athletes heading to Milan-Cortina this February are men and women whose excellence reaches far beyond medals or highlight reels. These seven standout Americans embody not only elite athleticism but a faith that guides their purpose, grounds their character, and shines through in moments of triumph and adversity.

<< As they chase Olympic glory, we celebrate these athletes who remind us that perseverance, humility, and devotion are powerful forces on any world stage. Here are seven Christian athletes to watch as the 2026 Games unfold.

Click Here For The Full Story

Turning Point USA unveils alternative Super Bowl halftime show lineup with Kid Rock

<< One Million Moms has called on Christians to boycott this year’s Super Bowl halftime performance by rapper Bad Bunny, urging families to instead tune in to a parallel program by Turning Point USA.

<< The advocacy group objects to an overtly political and sexually charged show centered on “queer icons,” scheduled to air during Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8. The rapper plans to wear a dress during his performance and use the opportunity to honor “generations of drag, resistance and cultural rebellion,” according to Movieguide.

<< Turning Point USA is organizing an "All‑American Halftime Show" to air alongside the Super Bowl, featuring Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice and country artist Gabby Barrett as a conservative alternative to Bad Bunny’s halftime performance. The show will be streamed on Turning Point’s social channels and on conservative networks such as Real America’s Voice and OAN, emphasizing "faith, family, and freedom.

Cam Newton to Host the 27th Annual Super Bowl Soulful Celebration on BET

<<The Super Bowl Soulful Celebration returns for its 27th year with a reimagined, broadcast-first approach, offering audiences a more immersive way to enjoy one of Super Bowl week’s most enduring traditions when it premieres on BET on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 8 PM ET.

<<The broadcast features performances by GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Pastor Mike Jr., five-time GRAMMY® winner Lalah Hathaway, Bay Area hip-hop standout LaRussell, chart-topping Christian hip-hop artist Miles Minnick, American Idol winner Jamal Roberts, the powerful NFL Players Choir, and the electrifying South Carolina State University Marching 101.

Seahawks coaches Mike Macdonald, Klint Kubiak know ‘our identity is in Christ’ ahead of Super Bowl

Click Here For The Full Story

Tara Leigh-Cobble's

"The Bible Recap" Podcast named top ten show among all Apple podcasts

Click Here For The Full Story

#1 (1) - The Bible Recap

(with Tara Leigh-Cobble)

#2 (2) - The Bible In A Year

(with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

#3 (5) - followHIM

(with Hank Smith

& John Bytheway)

#4 (3) - Lakepointe Church -

Live Free

(with Josh Howerton)

#5 (4) - Blaze Podcast Network - Relatable

(with Allie Beth Stuckey)

#6 (6) - The Catechism In A Year

(with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

#7 (9) - Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life

(with Timothy Keller)

#8 (10) - The Bible Project

(In depth conversations
about the Bible & theology)

#9 (8) - Tread Lively: Unashamed

(with The Robertson Family)

#10 (13) - WOAH That's Good

(with Sadie Robertson Huff)

Click Here For This Week's

Top 40 Christian Podcasts

Atlanta Christian

Radio Station Guide

Top Contemporary Christian Stations

91.5FM - Victory 91.5

106.7FM, K-LOVE

104.7FM, Air1 Worship

93.3FM - The JoyFM

Top Gospel Stations

102.5FM - Praise 102.5

Top Southern

Gospel Stations

90.7FM & 91.7FM - NewLife Radio

Top Religious

Talk Stations

970AM - Faith Talk 970

Click Here For A Complete List of

Metro Atlanta Christian Radio Stations With Links To Their Official Websites

Radio host, 

best selling author

Dave Ramsey

Tax Season 2026: 
What You Need to Know

<<Well. It’s about that time of the year again—tax season. Groan. From standard deductions and adjusted tax brackets to figuring out which tax credits and deductions you qualify for, it can be a lot to figure out everything you need to know to file your taxes.

<<Don’t worry, we’re going to dive into all of that, plus a few more changes you need to be aware of. First, let’s kick things off with the main details you need to know for the 2026 tax season:

<<Tax filing deadline: All tax returns must be filed by April 15, 2026. If you owe any taxes for tax year 2025, those also must be paid by this date.

<<Extension deadline: If you request a tax filing extension, then your new tax filing deadline is October 15, 2026. However, if you owe taxes for tax year 2025, that payment is still due on April 15 regardless of the extension to file.

<<Standard deduction increase: For tax year 2025, the standard deduction is $15,750 for single filers and $31,500 for married couples filing jointly.



<<Tax brackets adjusted for inflation: Income tax brackets went up in 2025 to account for inflation. The tax rates all stay the same, with the lowest rate standing at 10% and the highest rate remaining at 37%.

<<But that’s just scratching the surface! For starters, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) made many of the temporary tax cuts from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent. But that’s not all: The new law also included several tax changes that might affect your tax bill this year.

Click Here To Read The Full Column

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Three Dog Night Co-Founder Chuck Negron Dies At 83, Found Faith In Recent Years - Click Here

Whitefield Academy hosts conversation on faith and youth activities with Jeff Francoeur - Click Here

Pastor Jamal Bryant Demands Arrest After Man Storms Church Service

- Click Here

Actor and Devoted Christian Minister Grady Demond Wilson from Sanford & Son Passes Away at 79 - Click Here

The Action Bible is the #1 bestselling religion, Christian and children's nonfiction title of 2025 - Click Here

"Jesus Calling" Becomes One Of The Best-Selling Devotionals Of All Time

- Click Here

"I Can Only Imagine 2" Kicks Off with Nashville Premiere and Early Screenings Ahead of February Release - Click Here

MercyMe's Bart Millard Pens

New Book, 'Even If' - Click Here

Disney+ adding over 400 R-rated movies, TV-MA shows, group warns: 'Betrayal of trust' - Click Here

Carrie Underwood wipes away tears over 'American Idol' contestant's faith, postpartum journey - Click Here

Jamie MacDonald Named Spotify Artist to Watch in 2026 - Click Here

Elevation Worship's 'Alleluia' Drops February 6 - Hear It First on Air1

- Click Here

Forrest Frank Surprises a Young Girl with Make-A-Wish Foundation

- Click Here

Christian Artists Take The Stage on

The Kelly Clarkson Show - Click Here

How Sweet The Sound™ To Air Nationwide Throughout February

- Click Here

Matthew West Joins The 700 Club To Talk About New Devotional “Don’t Stop Praying” - Click Here

Tasha Cobbs Leonard Brings Church to the Grammys Pre-Broadcast With Powerful Performance of “Church” - Click Here

Why Tauren Wells Is One of the Biggest Names in Christian Music Right Now — A 2026 Moment Worth Celebrating

- Click Here

Ron Kenoly, influential worship leader who shaped modern praise music,

dies at 81 - Click Here

for KING + COUNTRY Release a Valentine's Day Anthem Celebrating Love That Lasts - Click Here

Remembering Carman on His

70th Birthday - Click Here

Christian/Gospel Music -

This Month's New Releases

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