What did your Spotify Wrapped summary look like this year? It’s always fascinating to see not just how much music we listen to, but the kinds of songs and themes that fill our playlists.

I absolutely love and adore our Orthodox liturgical music, it is truly one of the most beautiful gifts of our Church and pillar of our services!

But day to day, I (and I think most of us) listen to other genres of music. And the reality is that secular music has shifted. Lyrics have become more explicit, themes more harmful, and so much of it quietly pulls our hearts away from Christ. 

In this episode, I share how I slowly started to listen to contemporary Christian music, the artists who have uplifted me, and how this simple change has brought more peace into my daily life. I also dive into how secular music shapes our minds more than we think. And yes… I made you a playlist! 🎧

MY FEEL GOOD CHRISTIAN MUSIC PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3jo4OuvkK35Plf56L5E9hv?si=9x4IFuoYRyqz29Jfm_24KA&pi=qSXPXdWlQDeXi

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Always remember to keep Christ first. He is the way, the truth, and the life. ☦️

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Introduction

01:54 – Rise of Contemporary Christian Music

02:51 – My Music Background & Orthodox Liturgical Music

04:13– How I Started Listening to Christian Music

06:12 – How Music Themes Shape Us Subconsciously

08:10 – Five Reasons to Listen to Christian Music

11:05 – Thoughts on Television Themes

13:18 – My Favorite Christian Artists

16:45 – Playlist Details

RESOURCES

Some of my favorite artists include:

✅ Forrest Frank – indie pop, feel-good

✅ Hulvey – Christian rap, introspective

✅ Lecrae – hip hop, faith-driven

✅ Brandon Lake – worship rock, raw

✅ CAIN – country pop, joyful

✅ Tauren Wells – pop, inspirational

✅ Elevation Rhythm – EDM-pop, vibrant

✅ Josiah Queen – acoustic, storytelling

✅ Maverick City – gospel collective, raw

✅ Phil Wickham – modern, emotional

✅ Jordan Feliz – pop soul, upbeat

✅ Terrian – R&B, soulful

✅ Jamie MacDonald – soulful, pop