Austin French – Good Feeling – Share Worthy Song Feature

There are songs that feel like a spark, and then there are songs that feel like a sunrise—slowly breaking through the dark, flooding everything with light. Austin French’s “Good Feeling” is one of those songs. It wasn’t written to gloss over hardship or pretend life is always easy. In fact, Austin himself has been open about growing up in a broken home, about the pain of watching faith and family fracture behind closed doors. But what makes this song powerful is that it rises out of that kind of reality. Austin has said that the past few years taught him one of the most life-changing lessons: true joy is only given from the Lord. That joy is not a shallow happiness—it’s the opposite of fear, the weapon against loneliness, and the remedy for hopelessness.

When I hear “Good Feeling,” I can’t help but think of my own story. There were seasons when I thought joy was out of reach, when the weight of my past and the uncertainty of my future pressed down heavy. Yet the Spirit of God broke through in ways I couldn’t explain, filling me with a joy that didn’t match my circumstances. That’s why this song matters to me—it’s not about pretending everything is fine, it’s about proclaiming that even in the middle of the storm, there’s a joy that can’t be denied.

Scripture reminds us of this truth again and again. The prophet Nehemiah declared to a weary people, “Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength” (Nehemiah 8:10). That’s not a surface-level encouragement—it’s a command to anchor ourselves in a joy that comes from God’s presence, not our performance. Paul echoes the same in Philippians 4:4, “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” Notice he doesn’t say rejoice when life is easy, but rejoice always. That’s the kind of joy Austin is singing about—the kind that kicks you out of your chair, makes you dance like you don’t care, and pushes you to tell somebody about the goodness of God.

And maybe that’s the real challenge of this song. It’s not just about feeling joy, it’s about sharing it. Austin sings, “I got to tell somebody!” That line convicts me, because joy isn’t meant to be hoarded. When God has been faithful, when He’s lifted us out of despair, when He’s given us a peace that makes no sense, the natural response is to let it spill over. Psalm 40:3 says, “He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the Lord and put their trust in him.” Our testimony, our joy, our “good feeling” is meant to point others to Him.

Don’t just listen to this song and nod along. Let it remind you of the joy that’s already yours in Christ. Let it push you to share your story, to tell somebody about the goodness of God. Because joy is contagious, and the world is desperate for it. Now is the time to live it out, to let the joy of the Lord be your strength, and to pass that good feeling on.

Austin French’s “Good Feeling” is a joyful anthem that captures the freedom and hope we find in Christ. Originally released as a single and later featured on his debut album Wide Open, it’s a track that radiates energy and faith with every beat. Add it to your collection or share it with someone who needs a reminder of the joy found in Jesus — grab your copy [here on Amazon]. Every purchase supports Austin French’s music and helps keep these songs of encouragement reaching more people.

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