WE MUST RESPOND, the latest album from globally renowned worship collective Bethel Music, is available worldwide starting today. Featuring 18 dynamic tracks recorded live at the Cascade Theatre in Redding, California, this release is a heartfelt call to worship, surrender, and unity. Alongside the album, the focus track “The Church (Live)” debuts with an accompanying live music video, celebrating the beauty and power of the global body of believers. Fans can stream or purchase the album now on all major platforms.
This highly anticipated album includes contributions from the Bethel Music Collective and guest artists Brooke Ligertwood, Abbie Gamboa, and Aodhán King. Anchored in the believer’s response to God’s presence, WE MUST RESPOND reflects the sacred rhythm of surrender and praise. As Bethel Music co-founder Jenn Johnson explains, “We must respond when we think about His presence, His goodness, love, mercy, salvation, and the simple fact that we’re breathing. Our hearts are filled with gratitude. He is our everything, and we can’t help but respond to Him and give Him our worship.”
The album’s centerpiece, “The Church (Live),” led by Jenn Johnson, is a moving anthem celebrating the unity of believers. Written in collaboration with leaders from Passion City and Upper Room, the song underscores the power and beauty of the Church as the body of Christ. Jenn Johnson shares, “This is one of those songs I feel like I was born to write. My heart has always been for the global Church. My prayer is that people would be reminded of the beauty and power that comes when we are unified together—Christ as the head, us as the body—all for the glory of His name.”
Since its inception in 2001, Bethel Music has become a cornerstone of contemporary worship, with its songs resonating in churches worldwide. The collective has released 18 albums, including Gold and Platinum-certified projects, and reached the top of the Billboard Christian Music charts with beloved tracks like “Reckless Love,” “It Is Well,” and “Goodness of God.” With a reach spanning over 200 million listeners globally and a legacy of sold-out worship events, Bethel Music continues to shape the landscape of modern worship.
Most recently, Bethel Music received a GRAMMY nomination for “Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song” for “Holy Forever,” featuring Jenn Johnson and gospel legend CeCe Winans. Their music remains a source of hope and inspiration for millions, embodying their commitment to creating songs that draw people into God’s presence.
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