Phil Wickham Dropped a Rap Song… With Billy Graham?

by Hope Nation

October 8, 2025
2 minute read

When you think of Phil Wickham, you probably picture massive worship moments and dramatic vocals. But on his brand-new album Song of the Saints, Phil takes a surprising turn that’ll make you do a double take….

Song of the Saints isn’t just another worship project; it’s a call to the church. Every song feels like an anthem for right now, declaring that revival isn’t coming someday… It’s already here.

Phil told us this album is about what God is doing right now in His people: in living rooms, in churches, and in stadiums packed with worshippers. And if you’ve seen him live lately, you know what he means. Now he’s gearing up for this fall before heading out on the Song of the Saints Tour next spring with Tauren Wells and Jamie MacDonald.

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Then there’s “What If I Told You.”

Let’s just say, if you thought you knew what a Phil Wickham song sounds like, think again.

This track features a real sermon clip from Billy Graham, and it sets the tone immediately.

 

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Phil dives into something we’ve never heard from him before- a spoken word, almost rap-style performance that’s passionate, rhythmic, and full of fire.

You can feel the urgency in every word as Phil pours out lyrics about faith, hope, and waking up to what God’s doing right now. Hear the story of Phil telling Joy Summers from WayFM Radio about how this rap song came to be:

A New Sound for a Timeless Message

Phil’s known for songs like “This Is Amazing Grace” and “Living Hope”, but “What If I Told You” shows a new side of him—an artist who’s not afraid to push boundaries if it means reaching hearts in a new way. It’s proof that worship can sound fresh and still be rooted in truth.

Revival Is Already Here

As Phil told Joy in their conversation, he truly believes revival isn’t something we’re waiting for—it’s already happening. You can see it in the crowds at his shows, the stories he hears on the road, and now, in the songs he’s releasing into the world.

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