Bethany Music has released their new EP, The Gospel Sessions. The six-part project, born from the worship community of Bethany Church in Louisiana, declares God’s victory in troubled times. Songs on the project include: More Than A Conqueror, Good, Good News, Satisfied, You’ve Prayed So Long, I Will Worship You and Been So Good.
“These songs were written during the global pandemic, but also during a time when we were launching a new campus in New Orleans,” says Bethany Music Director James Stockstill. “We experienced a lot of spiritual warfare and pushback, and that came through in these songs. Even during the live recording, we had family emergencies and different attacks. The heart of this project is that even in the midst of unprecedented struggles and challenges, our songs of praise to the Lord bring us peace in the storm and victory in all things.”
Produced by BJ Putnam and Leonard Jarman, and written by a host of writers including Stockstill, Jonathan Stockstill, Putnam, Chris Burns, Meagan Stockstill and Gregory Hill, the project carries the spirit and sound of a unified church.
“While writing, we noticed a common theme of gospel music. Many of us have a deep love and history with gospel music and it made us see this sound come together. So many of the thoughts presented in this project were written at a time when we have all felt such a sense of unrest, conflict and confusion in our country about a litany of things and I think that is what makes this project so special. The unity, diversity and joy authentic captured in each song reflect what we believe the Church should be like in this hour,” Stockstill shares.
With a collaboration of world-class artists and musicians on the project featuring Stockstill, Putnam, Chris Burns and Charlin Neal, along with musicians Calvin Rodgers (drums), Justin Raines (bass), Jarman (producer and keys), Chad Carouthers (guitar), Ross Hebert (electric guitar) and Ricky Draper (organ), Bethany Music is excited to share the heart and sound of the project with listeners.
“Bethany has long been known as a voice in gospel music. I think this project has reengaged so many fans and listeners over the years who have loved the worship and the sound of that house and it also says a lot about who we are right now,” Stockstill shares. “We are a diverse, multicultural, Jesus-loving, Jesus-worshipping church.”
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