Before Brandon Lake sang Hard Fought Hallelujah at a recent show, he paused to tell a story and dropped one of the most honest mini-sermons we’ve heard in a while.
Brandon shared that it all started when he saw Jelly Roll lifting his hands and praising God during a Brooks & Dunn performance of Believe at a country concert. Something about that moment hit Brandon hard, so he reached out. You can hear more about this story in this video.
“I didn’t expect to get so much hate from Christians. Last time I checked, those who hold the light are supposed to walk toward the darkness.” | Brandon Lake
@lyfeofluis Brandon Lake speaks on the Jelly Roll Controversy! #fypシ #foryou #christian #christianmusic #jellyroll #brandonlake #phoenix #phoenixarena #fyp #comcert #heartfoughthalleujah #PHXarena ♬ original sound – Luis
Brandon went on to remind the crowd that our faith isn’t about checking religious boxes: it was about real, one-on-one relationship with Jesus. The kind that meets you in green rooms, weird festivals, and all the places you didn’t think God would show up.
“Your worship may be laced in pain and disappointment, but it is beautiful to the ears of your Savior.”
Jelly Roll Asked Brandon Lake to Pray Backstage
Stagecoach is a country music mega-fest in the California desert. Right before his set, Jelly Roll turned to Brandon and said, “Hey, would you pray for the night?” So Brandon gathered some of the team and did exactly that.
“We have a God who not only can meet us anywhere,” he said, “but actually wants to meet us anywhere—and with anyone who calls on Him.”
The Holy Spirit at Stagecoach. Who knew?
@brandonlakemusic When @Jelly Roll asks you to pray over the night! Grateful that we have a God that not only CAN meet us anywhere, but actually WANTS to meet us anywhere and with anyone who calls on Him. One of my fav moments from @stagecoach ♬ original sound – Brandon Lake
Brandon’s Summer Tour With Phil Wickham & Josiah Queen
The Summer Worship Nights 2025 tour is bringing a whole new level of praise to arenas across the country.
And if you’re looking for your next favorite song, get ready for So So Good: a brand new worship track from Brandon Lake, Phil Wickham, and Elevation Worship dropping soon!!
“Ministry is messy. Worship is messy. Life is messy.” | Brandon Lake
Whether you’re singing in a church pew, at a country concert, or in your car stuck in traffic: your worship is welcome. God can work through celebrities and He can work through you too!
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