Derek Johnson from Jesus Culture talks about their new album. Marty from Social Club Misfits joins the show. Lighthearted conversations, controversial movies, expanding into different genres, and stolen items are discussed. The hosts reflect on deeper concepts and invite breakthrough. A highly anticipated book and historical misconceptions are explored. Stolen items at restaurants and planning to steal a statue of Jesus are discussed.
Jesus Culture's latest album, 'Why Not Right Now?', is influenced by their involvement in planting churches and building worship culture within their communities.
Despite a period of silence in releasing new music, Jesus Culture is proud of their latest album, consisting of 14 songs that have been written, prayed over, and captured during their worship gatherings.
The new album, 'Why Not Right Now,' aims to inspire people to encounter God, believe in His power, and trust in the miracles that He can do.
Deep dives
Jesus Culture's journey over the past three years
Jesus Culture has experienced significant growth and changes over the past three years. In 2020, they purchased a church building in Sacramento and planted a second church in San Diego. These new churches have played a significant role in shaping their latest album. The group has had to navigate the challenges brought by COVID-19, but they are excited about the songs that have been birthed out of their local congregations.
The significance of Jesus Culture's local church involvement
Jesus Culture's involvement in planting churches and building worship culture within their communities has been a significant focus over the past three years. Being rooted in local congregations has allowed them to create songs that resonate with worshippers worldwide. The songs on their latest album are a result of the life and experience found within their own churches, which they believe will connect with believers around the world.
Jesus Culture's pride and excitement for their latest album
Despite a period of silence in releasing new music, Jesus Culture is proud of their latest album. The album consists of 14 songs that have been written, prayed over, and captured during their worship gatherings. The group is passionate about the songs and the way they have come to life within their congregations. They have found deep fulfillment in seeing these songs resonate with worshippers and believe that this collection of songs carries power and meaning.
The Album 'Why Not Right Now' Invites Worship and Praise
The new album from Jesus Culture, 'Why Not Right Now,' focuses on inviting people into worship and praise. With a mix of praise songs and deep, mature songs of faith, the album calls listeners to encounter God and believe in His power to bring breakthroughs in their lives. The album also features new voices and a sense of maturity compared to previous Jesus Culture albums. Overall, it aims to inspire people to speak to their mountains, have faith, and trust in the miracles that God can do.
Texting Historical Figures and Stolen Items
In response to the question of who they would text if they could message any person in history, people shared various interesting choices. These included texting Vince Van Gogh and discussing his artwork, texting Selena to warn her about the danger she would face, texting John F. Kennedy to tell him to avoid the top-down ride, and texting Hitler to encourage him to pursue his artistic talents rather than his destructive path. In a different discussion, people also shared the most random things they have stolen, ranging from screws from a McDonald's bench to statues from a prayer garden. These stories highlighted amusing moments of mischief and curiosity.
Derek Johnson from Jesus Culture joins us to talk about the worship collective's latest album, 'Why Not Right Now?' AND Marty from Social Club Misfits joins us for the whole show! Plus, we've got a hilarious Buzz segment and your feedback at the end.
