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

Send us Fan Mail What do you do when it isn't well with your soul — and you don't know if it ever will be? MercyMe's "Make It Well" leads us to one of the most honest, desperate prayers in all of Scripture — Hannah's cry to God in 1 Samuel 1 and 2. Year after year of distinct suffering. Year after year of silence. And somewhere in the middle of it all, a woman who kep...

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 michellene...

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...

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...

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 no...

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...

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, S...

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...

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...

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 t...

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 Point...

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 coul...

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 G...

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 th...

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 o...

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 i...

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 thro...

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...

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 ho...

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 powerf...

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 unshak...

Send us Fan Mail Forrest Frank’s viral song “Your Way’s Better” is catchy, AND its lyrics point us to a deeper truth worth slowing down to consider: God’s way truly is better. From Paul’s letter to the Romans to Israel’s wilderness experiences, Scripture shows us over and over again the futility of choosing our own way over God’s way. This week on More Than a Song , we’ll explore Romans 10 and dis...

Send us Fan Mail Phil Wickham took a Rich Mullins classic chorus and breathed new life into it with his song What An Awesome God. This chorus has stood the test of time because it is rooted in solid theology. On this episode, we’ll explore Scripture that confirms the truths we sing—that our God is awesome, that He reigns from heaven, and that He reigns with wisdom, power, and love. Key Points Why...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like you were doing the right thing, only to realize you were actually standing in the way of God's plan? That’s what happened to Peter — and Jesus’ strong words in response became the foundation for this week’s song. Emerson Day’s “Get Behind Me” feat. Zach Williams is more than a gritty battle cry against the enemy — it’s a bold reminder to align our thou...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been in a wilderness season for an extended period of time? I’m in one now, and Jamie MacDonald’s song Desperate resonated deeply with me. When we explore the stories of desperate people in Scripture, we find that God consistently shows up in powerful ways. This week, we follow the example of one such person—the Shunammite woman in 2 Kings—and discover how faith-fuel...