Austin French and Jesus Can

Austin French

KAMB is all about sharing God-honoring music with our listeners. Today, we have the opportunity to tell you about Austin French and his latest single, Jesus Can.

Austin French

Austin French has been a familiar voice at KAMB since he released “Freedom Hymn” a few years ago. Before the success of his musical career, though, French was a young boy struggling to understand the truth about Jesus. French grew up in a home surrounded by Christians and regularly attended church. However, despite his exposure to Christianity, he hated anything to do with it. On the About page at his website, French says, “Our family was the family that pretended to be perfect on Sunday but was falling apart behind closed doors.” Due to such conflicting behavior at home, French associated all Christians with that hypocrisy. Everything changed when he was 13 and attended a church music camp. While there, he repeatedly heard the message, “Don’t judge Jesus on the broken people He came to save.” Since then, French has dedicated his musical talents to serving God.

In 2014, French participated in ABC’s singing TV show Rising Star. After the show ended, he pursued a career in CCM. French spent a few years working on his music and writing while also developing his ministry. During this time, he signed a record deal with Fair Trade Services and released his debut single in 2017. The single, “Freedom Hymn”, quickly climbed the Billboard charts and attracted lots of attention. A year later, French’s first album followed and also ranked highly on the Billboard charts. Today, French continues to create joyful worship songs about God’s love and grace. His latest hit is his new song Jesus Can.

Jesus Can

Jesus Can is Austin French’s joyful anthem about the transformative power of Jesus Christ. The song begins by describing some of the pain French faced as a child. He battled with fear, uncertainty, and heartbreak as he navigated a life of tension at home. Through these opening lyrics, French draws us into his story and later invites us to reflect on our own in the following verse. Wrapped around all of these heartbreaking realities, though, is the truth of God’s love and redemption. For every hurt, sorrow, and fear, God can—and does—provide an answer: Jesus.

Our God sees us for who we are, and He meets us where we are. Even more, He leads us out of our chains and into His freedom. Unlike self-help books and motivational quotes, Jesus removes the burden from us and delivers us Himself. In fact, because of how powerful French knows Jesus’ message to be, he’s decided to write a book based on the ideas in this song. No matter how hopeless a situation may seem, Jesus Can.

I’m an artist whose life has been radically saved through a very desperate situation…. That’s the goal of the book and this song, to share my history and my story. When you think you can’t make it out, Jesus can make a way.

Austin French, About page at austinfrenchmusic.com

Austin French – Jesus Can (Official Lyric Video)

Check out the lyric video for Jesus Can by clicking on the link below!

Lyrics

Picture this, an eight year old kid growing up in Georgia
Having a hard time with the world that he was seeing
Coming home from school
Scared to death and always wondering
What kind of mood his dad would be in
That kind of home can do a number on you
Mom and dad broke up, and I guess I broke too
I grew up thinking nothing good could ever come
From a story like mine
But who turns a broken dream
Into a life redeemed?
Who can turn your worst defeat
Into your victory?
Who saw me where I was
And led me where I stand?
My life is living proof that only Jesus can
Everybody's got that hurt they wished that never happened
Everybody's got that pain they wish they could undo
But wounds become scars and scars become stories
And when it comes to the story of you
Who turns a broken dream
Into a life redeemed?
Who can turn your worst defeat
Into your victory?
Who saw me where I was
And led me where I stand?
My life is living proof that only Jesus can
Only Jesus can save me
Only Jesus can change me
Only Jesus can take me
From lost to found
Hallelujah, I'm singing
There's no stealing my freedom
He picked up all the pieces
Look at me now
Who turns a broken dream
Into a life redeemed?
Who can turn your worst defeat
Into your victory?
Who saw me where I was
And led me where I stand?
My life is living proof that only Jesus can
Oh (ooh, ooh)
Oh, thank You, Jesus (ooh, ooh)
Come on
Only Jesus can save me (ooh)
(Only Jesus can change me)
Only You can change me, Lord
(Only Jesus can take me) ooh
From lost to found
(Hallelujah, I'm singing)
(There's no stealing my freedom)
There ain't no stealing my freedom
My life is living proof that only Jesus can

Conclusion

Life offers all of us a lot of ups and downs as we go about our business. At times, the crush of our problems and the pain in our circumstances leave us in a position of hopelessness. If you find yourself in such a desperate place, remember the promise of our Lord: He will never leave us or forsake us. Perhaps you can’t find a way out of your situation or a solution to your burdens, and that’s okay. Instead of focusing on everything you can’t do, lift your eyes to the promise that Jesus Can.

To hear more music by Austin French and songs like Jesus Can, keep your radio tuned into KAMB. If you need additional information about how to hear our station, check out our Ways to Listen and Where to Listen pages. God bless.

Related Scriptures

John 14: 6 Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life in everything we face.

John 16:33 Jesus has overcome the world.

1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation we face can overcome us because of God’s faithfulness and power in our lives.

Sources

To read more about Austin French’s life and music journey, check out his website here.

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We Are Messengers and Wholehearted

We Are Messengers

As artists continue to release new music, KAMB is thrilled to share it with our listening family. The latest hit that has turned our ears and warmed our hearts is Wholehearted by We Are Messengers.

We Are Messengers

Throughout the years, We Are Messengers has released heart-nurturing music with a refreshing sound. Originally from Monaghan, Ireland, Darren and Heidi Mulligan had a long faith journey prior to the band’s success. It was years into their relationship before Heidi became a Christian, and another year before Darren joined her at church and was also saved. Darren had already been a touring musician for some time, but now he would use his talents to glorify God. The couple started the band in Ireland, but We Are Messengers wasn’t established in CCM until their relocation to Nashville, Tennessee.

In 2016, We Are Messengers released their first album (under the same name) and had their first experience with success. Since then, the band has released two additional albums and an EP. The band has shifted over the years with the addition of new members and the loss of previous ones. However, We Are Messengers remains dedicated to its original purpose: honoring God and sharing His Truth with others through music. Their latest album perfectly demonstrates this through their song Wholehearted.

Wholehearted

In the song Wholehearted, We Are Messengers leads us away from our point of view and brings us to God’s. We all have a past full of experiences that speak into who we are today. Some of those experiences are filled with joy and laughter while others smother us with fear and shame. We remember the bad decisions we made or the harsh words we spoke, and we use those moments as evidence that we are undeserving of love and forgiveness. We even allow them to haunt us and to strip away the peace God offers. Unlike us, though, God doesn’t use the score of our sins against us. Instead, He is Wholehearted in His love for us.

God sees us at our worst, and He doesn’t run away. He knows exactly who we are and what we’ve done—the good and the bad—and still, He stays. Even when we deserve to be left to our sins and guilt, God looks at us with love and offers us grace. We Are Messengers’ point is clear: God isn’t going to leave us and He’s waiting with open arms to catch us.

We Are Messengers – Wholehearted (Official Music Video)

Check out the music video below!

Lyrics

Got a lot in my past
Got a lot on my mind
There's a lot of things I want back
There's a lot of me I don't like
But I come
Just as I am to You
And I know
Just what You're gonna do
When I need grace
You give it wholehearted, give it wholehearted
I was a mess
But You never departed, never departed
Faithful when I'm at my worst
No, I don't get what I deserve
'Cause when I need grace
You give it wholehearted, give it wholehearted, yeah
Even when it's all my fault
You never push me away
When all my bridges have been burned
You make another way
When everyone is leaving, I can see that
You're the One who sticks around
Everything I'm needin', I can see it
You're still the One who's reachin' out
When I need grace
You give it wholehearted, give it wholehearted
I was a mess
But You never departed, never departed
Faithful when I'm at my worst
No, I don't get what I deserve
'Cause when I need grace
You give it wholehearted, give it wholehearted, yeah
You don't hold back, You don't hold back
Your love is not afraid to run
You don't hold back, You don't hold back
Not ashamed of the things I've done (Yeah)
You don't hold back, You don't hold back
Your love is not afraid to run, yeah
You don't hold back, You don't hold back
Not ashamed of the things I've done
When I need grace, yeah
When I need grace
You give it wholehearted, give it wholehearted
I was a mess
But You never departed, never departed
Faithful when I'm at my worst
No, I don't get what I deserve
'Cause when I need grace
You give it wholehearted, give it wholehearted
I need grace
You give it wholehearted, give it wholehearted

Conclusion

No matter what your story is or how your walk looks, remember that God absolutely loves you. Nothing is too great, too powerful, or too awful to keep Him from us. Even at our worst, God offers His grace and shields us from the shame that cripples. Before you let yourself believe the lies of guilt and fear, remember the One who carries your burdens and look up. His love for you is Wholehearted and He’s waiting for you to let Him catch you.

To hear Wholehearted by We Are Messengers and more praise music at KAMB, check out our Ways to Listen and Where to Listen pages.

Related Scriptures

Romans 8:37-39 Paul tells us that nothing can separate us from the love of God.

2 Corinthians 5:17-19 We are new creations in Christ and our reconciliation with God means that He doesn’t count our sins against us.

Matthew 28:20 Jesus promises the disciples He is with them always.

* There are so many other Scriptures describing God’s love for us and our relationship with Him throughout the Bible.

Sources

To watch Darren Mulligan’s testimony for yourself, you can visit YouTube here through Darren’s Story. To hear more about the band and some of their songs, you can watch The Interview. To find out more about the band, you can click here. To visit the We Are Messengers’ website, click here.

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Cody Carnes and Ain’t Nobody

As we head into February of 2023, we want to thank our listening family for your continual support. We are blessed to share our love for the Lord with each of you, and it makes revealing new music even more fun here at KAMB. This week, you’re invited to take a closer look at Cody Carnes and his latest hit, Ain’t Nobody.

Cody Carnes

Cody Carnes has become an increasingly popular artist in CCM throughout the last decade. He originally began playing music as a kid which eventually led him to worship music. Although Carnes played with a few bands as a young adult, one of his larger successes was joining Gateway Worship. While there, Carnes further developed his musical talents and met his wife, Kari Jobe (a fellow CCM artist). The couple began cowriting songs together and eventually moved to Nashville where they started their family.

In 2017, Carnes signed a recording deal with Capitol CMG and started his solo career. Since then, he has released many successful songs and collaborated on even more. Included among these hits are “Run to the Father” with Matt Maher, “The Blessing” with Kari Jobe, Steven Furtick, and Chris Brown, and “Too Good to Not Believe” with Brandon Lake. In addition to these beautiful collaborations, Carnes has also worked with other CCM artists like Hillsong and Maverick City Music. Carnes’ latest hit has formed in a similarly collaborative fashion and is entitled Ain’t Nobody.

Ain’t Nobody

Carnes joyfully sings out the lyrics of Ain’t Nobody as he describes his experience in knowing Jesus as his Savior. He describes it as a story to tell, and it’s the kind of story that every believer can speak into. All of us have our own stories about how we came to know Christ as our Lord and Savior. And because of God’s grace, we have the great honor and privilege to share them with others. When we share them, though, we ought to take some notes from Carnes’ presentation.

Now, this doesn’t mean that we all need to write radio singles about our Savior (although that would be neat). But listening to this song should encourage us to focus our attention on all the blessings God has given us rather than on the life He’s called us out of. Instead of dwelling on what once controlled us, we should rejoice in knowing the One who has set us free. As Carnes’ sings again and again, Ain’t Nobody loves us like Jesus, and this is the truth that we should be sharing with others.

Cody Carnes — Ain’t Nobody (Official Live Video)

Check out Ain’t Nobody by Cody Carnes now by clicking on the link below!

Lyrics (Radio Version)

I've got a story
Too good to hide
I was a blind man wandering
Until I saw the light
Yeah, I've got a story
I can't deny
I'm a living breathing miracle
And I just gotta testify
Ain't nobody love me like Jesus
Ain't nobody love me this good
Ain't nobody love me like Jesus
And I know, I know nobody could
Tell me who could give me this freedom
Tell me who could get me this far
Ain't nobody love me like Jesus
And I know, I know nobody could
Now I'm anointed
To bring the news
Everything He did for me
I know He'll do for you
He gave me joy for the mourning
For the ashes a crown
Yeah, I'm a walking talking miracle
And I just gotta let it out
Ain't nobody love me like Jesus
Ain't nobody love me this good
Ain't nobody love me like Jesus
And I know, I know nobody could
Tell me who could give me this freedom
Tell me who could get me this far
Ain't nobody love me like Jesus
And I know, I know nobody could
Ain't nobody
Ain't nobody
Ain't nobody
Nobody could pull me from the darkness
Save me by the blood
Raise me from the ashes
I know, I know nobody could
Break off every shackle
And tear down every wall
And set free every captive
I know, I know nobody could
Ain't nobody
Ain't nobody
Ain't nobody
Ain't nobody love me like Jesus
Ain't nobody love me this good
Ain't nobody love me like Jesus
And I know, I know nobody could
Tell me who could give me this freedom
Tell me who could get me this far
Ain't nobody love me like Jesus
And I know, I know nobody could
Ain't nobody
Ain't nobody
Ain't nobody
I know, I know nobody could
I know, I know nobody could
Ain't nobody
Ain't nobody
Ain't nobody

Conclusion

As you go about your week, we want to encourage you to remember all that the Lord has done for you. All of us have seen God move in miraculous ways, big or small, and we should rejoice in those things. Regardless of what we face each day, we are new creations because of our Lord. Because of Jesus, we can look forward with joy and hope, knowing He will deliver better things day by day.

To hear Ain’t Nobody by Cody Carnes and other great praise music at KAMB, check out our Ways to Listen and Where to Listen pages.

Related Scriptures

John 3:16 The measure of God’s love for us.

John 8:31-36 Jesus talks about how knowing the truth (Him) sets us free.

2 Corinthians 3:17 There is freedom with the Spirit of the Lord.

Galatians 5:1 Jesus has set us free, and we shouldn’t allow ourselves to be re-enslaved.

Sources

Information in this article and more can be found here. To visit Cody Carnes at his website, you can click here.

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