Phil Wickham ~ Artist of the Week 9/12/25 Feature (New Album Release)

Phil Wickham has always had a way of writing songs that feel like they’ve been with you forever — melodies that somehow sound like home the first time you hear them. Today, with the release of his brand-new album Song of the Saints, he’s given the Church another collection of anthems that don’t just fill the air with music, but fill the heart with courage. For nearly two decades, Phil has been a steady voice in modern worship, penning songs like “Living Hope,” “This Is Amazing Grace,” and “Battle Belongs” — songs that have carried believers through mountaintops and valleys alike. Raised in a ministry family in Southern California, he learned early that worship isn’t just something we sing; it’s the way we live. That heartbeat is all over this new record, which feels less like a setlist and more like a gathering — a rallying cry for the people of God to lift their voices together.

The title track, co-written with Pastor Steven Furtick, is a bold declaration of who God is and who we are in Him. Every time I’ve heard it, there’s this sense of confidence and reverence that fills the room, like Revelation 15:3 coming to life: “Great and marvelous are your deeds, Lord God Almighty. Just and true are your ways, King of the nations.” It’s the sound of the saints — past, present, and future — joining in one song.

“The King Is In The Room” has already become Phil’s biggest debut ever, and it’s easy to see why. The song carries the weight of Matthew 18:20 — “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” It’s not just a lyric; it’s a reminder that His presence changes everything. For me, it’s the kind of song that makes you want to stop whatever you’re doing and worship right where you are.

“What An Awesome God” shifts the focus from the size of our problems to the greatness of His power. It’s Psalm 145 in melody form — “Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom.” Every time I hear it, I feel my perspective lift from the weight of the day to the wonder of His majesty.

“Homesick For Heaven” might be the most tender moment on the album — a song for anyone who’s felt the ache of loss or the pull of eternity. It reminds me of Philippians 3:20, that our true citizenship is in heaven and we eagerly await our Savior. It’s not about escaping this life, but about longing for the fullness of His presence.

Listening through Song of the Saints, I couldn’t help but think about how much we need this right now. The world is loud with fear, division, and distraction, but these songs cut through the noise with a call to unity, worship, and hope. They remind us that we are part of something bigger — a global, eternal chorus that began long before us and will continue long after. For the weary, these songs are a place to rest. For the joyful, they’re a place to celebrate. For the searching, they’re a place to encounter the One who’s been pursuing them all along.

And maybe that’s the greatest gift of this album: it reminds us that no matter where we are or what we’re facing, we are not alone in our worship. Whether you’re singing in a crowded arena, a small church, or your car on the way to work, you’re joining the song of the saints. As Psalm 34:3 says, “Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together.” That’s the invitation Phil Wickham is extending to all of us this week — and it’s one worth accepting.

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