The Russell Moore Show Andrew Peterson on Beholding the Lamb of God for Over 25 Years
Dec 10, 2025
Andrew Peterson, a celebrated songwriter and author known for his Christmas tour and album Behold the Lamb of God, shares insights on his 26-year journey with the project. He discusses the origins of the album, the emotional depth of minor-key songs, and the joyous chaos of touring. Their conversation highlights themes of longing and the surprising nature of the gospel. Andrew also reveals candid backstage traditions, explores the adaptation of his Wingfeather Saga into animation, and amusingly critiques beloved Christmas carols.
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Song Cycle As Communal Liturgy
- Andrew Peterson created Behold the Lamb of God as a song cycle that retells the incarnation through a concept-album approach.
- He designed it as a communal, multi-voice performance rather than a solo concert to deepen storytelling.
Humble Debut At Wellesley College
- Andrew recalls the first tour's clumsy debut at Wellesley College and how audiences leaned in despite sound issues.
- Early friends recognised the show's promise even before it was finished, prompting hope it could be special.
Advent Framed By Exodus
- Peterson intentionally foregrounds Exodus themes to frame Advent as longing for deliverance and a savior.
- He uses Old Testament patterns to show how the incarnation answers Israel's exile and exile-longing.
