More Than a Song - Discovering the Truth of Scripture Hidden in Today's Popular Christian Music — Podkasts

#538: "Where Would I Be” by Peter Burton 15.06.2026 22min

Send us Fan Mail Where would you be if you didn't have Jesus? Peter Burton's chart-topping song asks a question that Paul's letter to Titus answers in vivid detail. In this episode, we explore what life looks like without Jesus, what it looks like with Him, and how to study Scripture through the lens of created, fallen, and redeemed. 📥 Download your free Episode Guide at michellenezat.com/538download (Pairs with the Episode 537 guide — use them together for a complete walk-through of Titus!) ...

#537: "Testimony” by Terrian 25.05.2026 27min

Send us Fan Mail What is your testimony? 👉 Don’t forget to download your free Episode Guide at michellenezat.com/537download If someone asked you to share your “Jesus story,” would you know where to begin? In this episode of More Than a Song, we explore what it really means to be a living, breathing, walking testimony—inspired by the song “Testimony” by Terrian. Together, we’ll dive into Titus 3:3–7 and uncover a simple but powerful framework for understanding our shared story in Christ: I o...

#536: "There's A God" by Mary-Clair 11.05.2026 28min

Send us Fan Mail Free Episode Guide: michellenezat.com/536download When life feels heavy and hope feels distant, what do you do with your questions, your pain, and your doubt? In this episode of More Than a Song, Michelle Nezat uses “There’s a God” by Mary‑Clair as a doorway into Psalm 22 and Jesus’ darkest day on the cross. Together, we explore how Scripture invites us to bring honest lament to God while anchoring ourselves in unshakable truth. You’ll discover how Jesus’ cry of “My God, my G...

#535: "Good” by Matthew West 06.04.2026 20min

Send us Fan Mail 👉 Grab your free one‑page Episode Guide: michellenezat.com/535download What if the question “Am I worthy?” isn’t the right question at all? Inspired by Matthew West’s song “Good,” this episode of More Than a Song takes us back (again!) to the book of Romans—and this time, we lean into the power of repetition. In Romans 5:1–11, we uncover a truth that changes everything: we are not loved because we’re worthy, but because God is good. In this episode, you’ll: Discover why repe...

#534: "Remembrance” by Hillsong Worship 23.03.2026 23min

Send us Fan Mail Easter isn’t just a season — it’s the heart of the gospel. In this episode of More Than a Song, Michelle uses “Remembrance” by Hillsong Worship to explore what Jesus is talking about when He says, “Do this in remembrance of me.” 📥 Download the free Episode Guide to follow along in Scripture: michellenezat.com/534download As we read the accounts of the Last Supper in the gospels in context, we discover something surprising — only one Gospel records Jesus’ exact words. From th...

#533: “Let It Be A Hallelujah” by Lauren Daigle 09.03.2026 25min

Send us Fan Mail What does the word hallelujah actually mean in the Bible? In this episode of More Than a Song, we explore the Scripture behind “Let It Be a Hallelujah” by Lauren Daigle and discover how Colossians 3 shows us what it looks like to live a life of praise. 📥 Download the Episode Guide: michellenezat.com/533download Instead of thinking of hallelujah as something we sing in worship, Scripture reveals that our entire everyday life can become a hallelujah—a living declaration of prai...

#532: "The Love I Have For You" by Colton Dixon 23.02.2026 24min

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered what it really means to be more than a conqueror? What if the pressures, fears, and doubts in your life aren’t the final word—and what if God’s love is bigger than all of it? In this episode, Colton Dixon’s song “The Love I Have For You” becomes our guide to exploring the power, security, and overwhelming strength of God’s love. We’ll walk through Romans 8 in a way that makes Scripture come alive, uncover faulty thinking that keeps us stuck, and discove...

#531: "Christ In Me" by Tim Timmons 09.02.2026 21min

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of More Than a Song, we use Tim Timmons’ song “Christ In Me” as a launching point to explore what Scripture teaches about the indwelling Holy Spirit, the fruit of the Spirit, and the tension we experience when our lives don’t always align with what we say we believe. We’ll dig into what it means to suppress the truth, why Paul says this leads to being “futile in our thinking,” and how setting our minds on the Spirit changes everything — from our thoughts to ou...

Special Edition: Tim Timmons on Friday With Friends 06.02.2026 36min

Send us Fan Mail In this special Friday With Friends episode of More Than a Song, I’m joined by worship leader, songwriter, and author Tim Timmons—a voice many of us recognize from songs we’ve sung, but whose story gives those lyrics profound weight. Tim co-wrote Even If, a song rooted in the kind of faith that trusts God without guaranteed outcomes. That theology isn’t abstract for Tim. Over twenty years ago, he received a terminal cancer diagnosis—and he’s been living out an “even if” fait...

#530: "Even If" by MercyMe 19.01.2026 19min

Send us Fan Mail There are some songs that stay with us—not because they were tied to a moment, but because they put words to a posture of faith we keep coming back to. Even If by MercyMe is one of those songs for me. At its core, it gives voice to a tension we all know well: trusting that God is able… while also learning to remain faithful when He doesn’t act in the way we hope He will. Key Points “Even If” by MercyMe gives voice to a deeply biblical kind of faith—a faith that remains even w...

#529: "Dusty Bibles” by Josiah Queen 05.01.2026 23min

Send us Fan Mail Is your Bible collecting dust while your phone never leaves your hand? Josiah Queen’s song “Dusty Bibles” hits close to home, doesn’t it? In this episode, we take that convicting image and follow it straight into Scripture—where King Josiah literally rediscovered God’s Word after years of neglect. His response? Humility, repentance, and bold action that changed a nation. What could happen if we did the same? Join me as we explore Josiah’s story in 2 Kings 22–23 and uncover pr...

#528: "O Come, All You Unfaithful” by Sovereign Grace Music 22.12.2025 23min

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you change one word in the title of a classic Christmas hymn? A new perspective and a fresh reason to dive into Scripture. This week’s song, “O Come, All You Unfaithful” by Sovereign Grace Music, invites us to consider the people God included in the Christmas story—and how we are just like them. This song flips the script on who is invited to come and see what God has done. Instead of calling the faithful to gather in celebration, it beckons the weary, the b...

#527: "Sweet Baby Jesus” by Carrie Underwood 08.12.2025 25min

Send us Fan Mail This week, we use “Sweet Baby Jesus” by Carrie Underwood to meditate on the miracle and mystery of the incarnation — Jesus, fully God and fully man, wrapped in the fragile form of a baby. As you revisit the Christmas story this season, don’t miss the weight of what God has done and the wonder held in the hypostatic union [and yes, I will define this]. As we officially step into the Christmas season, let's turn our attention to the birth of Christ — not as a sentimental scene,...

#526: "STILL” by Crowder & Zach Williams 24.11.2025 23min

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever feel like you should have “arrived” by now? The truth is, sanctification is a lifelong process, and God’s grace is still at work in us. Crowder reminds us of this in his song “STILL”, and this week we’ll use it as inspiration to dive into Scripture. In this episode, I introduce a new Bible study method called WHALES that helped me uncover fresh insights in the book of Jonah. Jonah’s story is a powerful example of God’s patience and steadfast love—even when w...

#525: "Man On The Middle Cross" by Melanie Penn 10.11.2025 22min

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever meditated on the thief on the cross next to Jesus? In this week’s episode of More Than a Song, I explore Melanie Penn’s powerful track “Man On The Middle Cross,” a song sung from the perspective of that repentant criminal. His story—one of mockery turned to mourning, and ultimately to mercy—invites us to reflect deeply on the grace of salvation. Join me as we dive into Luke’s Gospel and uncover the beauty of redemption through the eyes of a man who received eter...

Special Edition: Melanie Penn on Friday With Friends 07.11.2025 22min

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Friday With Friends! I have the distinct privilege of meeting incredible followers of Christ who have amazing ministries, fascinating careers, and incredible hobbies and pet projects that flow out of their identity in Christ. While my podcast is a solo show, I still want a venue to introduce you to these friends as examples of the multifaceted ways God works in and through His people. In this episode, I have the privilege of hosting Melanie Penn to discuss how Go...

#524: "Let The Church Sing” by Tauren Wells 27.10.2025 24min

Send us Fan Mail What does the church look like when it reflects the truth of Scripture? Inspired by Tauren Wells’ song Let The Church Sing, I explore the “one” statements in Ephesians 4 and the declarations of God’s uniqueness in Jeremiah and Isaiah. This episode is a call to meditate deeply on God’s character and to examine whether we’ve allowed our structures, traditions, or programs to become idols in our worship. Key Points Unity in the Church: The lyrics of the song reflect the “one” st...

#523: "A Seat at the Table" by Michelle Nezat 13.10.2025 23min

Send us Fan Mail This week, I’m celebrating the first birthday of my novel, A Seat at the Table. Just as the songs I feature each week point readers back to Scripture, I wrote my book to do the same. Joy’s story may be fictional, but the truths she wrestles with are very real. Together, let’s use elements of her journey to launch us into Scripture as we consider the authority of God’s Word and how we can apply it to our lives. In this episode, we dive into David’s story in 1 Chronicles. At fi...

#522: "Can't Steal My Joy” by Josiah Queen 29.09.2025 24min

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like your joy was slipping away — stolen by circumstances, injustice, or waiting for God to move? Josiah Queen’s song “Can’t Steal My Joy” declares a deeper truth: the joy God gives isn’t tied to what’s happening around us, and the world can’t take away what it didn’t give. This week on More Than a Song, we’re exploring the book of Habakkuk — a short but powerful conversation between a prophet and God about violence, injustice, confusion, and ultimately, u...

#521: "No Fear" by Jon Reddick 15.09.2025 24min

Send us Fan Mail Fear can creep in when our circumstances shake us, but what if God offers us something better? This week’s song, “No Fear” by Jon Reddick, leads us to explore the very first mention of fear in Scripture and how God’s perfect love casts it out. Together we’ll trace fear from the Garden of Eden to John’s letter of assurance, discovering how to rest in the confidence of God’s unshakable love. Key Points The first mention of fear in the Bible and what it reveals (Genesis 3)What A...