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REVIEW: The Exile by Crowder

In 2025, the months of January, May, August, and October have five Fridays. I use those Fridays to publish media reviews: books, music, movies, blogs, podcasts, etc. These will be primarily, but not limited to, Christian media sources. Today we are highlighting one of my all-time favorite Christian artists: David Crowder’s album, The Exile.

If you’re not familiar with David Crowder’s music, you’re in for a treat! I want to introduce you to one of the most creative, power packed Christian artists of today!

Crowder doesn’t fit in any traditional music category, especially for a Christian artist. His music is a unique blend of Christian worship with elements of folk, bluegrass, electronic and rock, sometimes considered hillbilly rock. The sound he creates is modern and fresh yet rooted in a southern gospel tradition. In The Exile you will hear themes that reflect Biblical narratives of exile and restoration, redemption and hope.

Crowder’s songs share vulnerable stories that seem to come directly from his own faith walk.  His lyrics have touching poetic imagery with familiar scriptures weaved in making his songs relatable and inspirational. They speak so clearly to our own heart pain, struggles and uncertainties.

Musically, this album, like all of Crowder’s music is exceptional. There is heartfelt, raw worship paired with energetic, dynamic and creative instrumentation that brings the listener a unique entertaining and inspiring experience.

Trying to choose my favorite Crowder song is difficult. But here is a list of my top 5 songs on The Exile album and a brief description.

    1. Lord of All: The heartfelt lyrics and a beautiful melody bring us this reverent worship ballad celebrating Christ’s supremacy of all creation. A powerful song perfect for corporate or personal worship.
    2. Unstoppable: A super high-energy anthem celebrating a theme of God’s unchanging power. I hear verses that resonate with Psalm 91 when I listen to it. We are inspired to trust in God’s strength through all circumstances.
    3. Dash: Creatively explores the brevity of life, and the importance of living each day with an eternal purpose. The “Dash” reminds us to focus on what really matters in the liminal space of time between birth and death.
    4. Grave Robber: A gritty instrumentation with bold lyrics, this triumphant salvation declaration captures the resurrection power of Jesus. His victory over sin and death, reminds us of the hope found in Christ’s empty tomb.
    5. Somebody Prayed: A deeply personal and reflective song, highlighting the power of intercessory prayer. With its heartfelt storytelling and soul-stirring arrangement, it offers gratitude for the unseen prayers that have shaped our lives.

Few Christian artists today touch my soul the way all of Crowder’s music does and The Exile album is no different. This is reflected in his recently released 2024 Spotify numbers: 6.8 million Listeners; 103M Streams; 5.84 million Hours; with 183 Countries represented! Wow!

Crowder’s music is definitely a fav in our home! And not only the music, but he also has a way of producing such wonderful videos. Whether lighthearted or serious, Crowder’s music videos touch your heart and soul and always leave an impression.

All glory to the King / Always, eternally / God of everything / Lord of all

Your praise be deafening / A million centuries / God of everything

Lord of all! ~ The Exile

I hope you’ll take a few minutes and listen to this powerful worship anthem below and the other beautifully uplifting songs on The Exile album. It will stir your soul and inspire your spirit. Be blessed… Tamara

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MUSIC REVIEW || Milk & Cookies: A Merry Crowder Christmas

For the last several years I’ve been reviewing various types of Christian media. This month we’re celebrating David Crowder’s newest album release. Be blessed!

 

3x GRAMMY-nominated, genre-defying artist Crowder dropped Milk & Cookies: A Merry Crowder Christmas on October 21st in time to embrace the full holiday season. The album includes songs that touch on the thanksgiving spirit as well as Christmas all wrapped up in a beautiful gold ribbon.

It’s an album you could put on with the whole family around and make everyone happy at some point. There’s playful songs for the young and young at heart, smooth jazz, bluegrass, pop, and orchestral rock to get everyone energized and in the Christmas spirit.

Crowder’s signature style and original genre sound never disappoints. The album mixture includes updated traditional Christmas favs and memorable originals that will sure to become new Christmas classics.  Interludes are intertwined with entertaining old time radio narrations telling Christmas stories.

In unmistakeable Crowder style Milk & Cookies is entertaining, touching… playful yet inspirational.  I highly recommend Milk & Cookies: A Crowder Christmas for your music library!

Check out the YouTube videos of my favorites from the album. Enjoy!

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PSALM 91 :: GOD LOVES US

REACHING HURTING WOMEN MINISTRIES OFFERS FOUR THEMES FOR STUDY AND CONTEMPLATION EVERY MONTH OF THE YEAR.
EACH OF THE FOUR POWER-PACKED THEMES ARE A 12-MONTH STUDY SERIES ASSIGNED TO A SPECIFIC FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH. IN MONTHS WITH FIVE FRIDAYS I’LL BE REVIEWING TOUCHING INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC.
On the first Friday of each month in 2021 we will be studying Psalm 91. We’ll be learning this powerful psalm and applying its phenomenal promises to our life one phrase at a time.  We continue today with verse 14.

For here is what the Lord has spoken to me: “Because you loved me, delighted in me, and have been loyal to my name, I will greatly protect you. ~ Psalm 91:14

Some say that we must qualify for God’s protective love. That couldn’t be further from the truth of what God’s Word tells us. God’s protection isn’t dependent on us loving Him in a perfect way. It is impossible for us to do that. No matter how hard we try, because of our humanity, we will always fall short in our love for the Lord.

This is love: He loved us long before we loved him. It was his love, not ours. He proved it by sending his Son to be the pleasing sacrificial offering to take away our sins. ~ 1 John 4:10

It isn’t because of anything we have done. God loved us long before we were even created. He showed us that pure love in the life, death and resurrection of His Son, Jesus Christ.

Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. ~ Lamentations 3:22

God’s compassion is unfailing… His mercy is enough… His grace is sufficient… because His love is all infolding and never ending. It is God’s indescribable, immovable, relentless love for me, not my limited human love for Him, that makes me qualified for His love and protection.

In these incredibly uncertain and tumultuous times, it is so comforting to know that in fact we aren’t alone. We have a Father, a Friend and Savior Who is with us in every valley, every fire and storm! Crowder’s song attached below is one I listen to almost daily right now.

I pray you are blessed by this incredibly anointed song by Crowder.

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PSALM 91 :: AUTHORITY OVER THE ENEMY

REACHING HURTING WOMEN MINISTRIES OFFERS FOUR THEMES FOR STUDY AND CONTEMPLATION EVERY MONTH OF THE YEAR.
EACH OF THE FOUR POWER-PACKED THEMES ARE A 12-MONTH STUDY SERIES ASSIGNED TO A SPECIFIC FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH. IN MONTHS WITH FIVE FRIDAYS I’LL BE REVIEWING TOUCHING INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC.
On the first Friday of each month in 2021 we will be studying Psalm 91. We’ll be learning this powerful psalm and applying its phenomenal promises to our life one phrase at a time.  We continue today with verse thirteen.

You will trample upon lions and cobras; you will crush fierce lions and serpents under your feet! ~ Psalm 91:13

So far in our Psalm 91 study the focus has been on the defensive elements of God’s protection. We’ve learned that we are covered under God’s wings and surrounded by an army of mighty angels. However, a battle isn’t won by only fighting from a position of defense. There comes a time when we must go on the offense and confront our enemy. Today’s verse takes an offensive position of authority over the enemy!

God purposely chose what the world considers nonsense in order to shame the wise, and he chose what the world considers weak in order to shame the powerful. ~ 1 Corinthians 1:27

In our ordinary day-to-day lives we may not feel like we have any power over the evil forces around us. But we must remember, in Christ we are stronger that we realize. God has chosen what the world may see as weak to confuse and take down the powerful.

Be ready! Let the truth be like a belt around your waist, and let God’s justice protect you like armor. Your desire to tell the good news about peace should be like shoes on your feet. Let your faith be like a shield, and you will be able to stop all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Let God’s saving power be like a helmet, and for a sword use God’s message that comes from the Spirit. ~ Ephesians 6:14-17

When you look at all the pieces of the spiritual armor above, all of them are defensive weapons designed for protection: belt, helmet, breastplate, shoes and shield. God has given us everything we need to not only protect ourselves from the enemy. He has also given us the best weapon possible to defeat Satan… the sword of the Spirit: God’s Word.

And the God of peace will swiftly pound Satan to a pulp under your feet! And the wonderful favor of our Lord Jesus will surround you. ~ Romans 16:20

When we  use the authority give to us by Jesus and wield the mighty sword of God’s Word, we have power unlike any other. It gives us the ability to slice the devil down to nothing, to render him powerless in our lives. Scripture us the God of peace will pound Satan under our feet. Then God’s wonderful favor will surround us! What an incredible promise!

Don’t forget or forsake the authoritative promises that are available to you in God’s Word. Use it. It works!

Be strengthens by this powerful song by Crowder! Go crush some snakes!