I Believe

Album: I Believe (2023)
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  • "I Believe" finds Phil Wickham encouraging believers to uphold faith, hope, and love even amid challenging circumstances. The lyrics echo with the essence of the early creeds, such as the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed, which emphasize the divine nature of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
  • Phil Wickham wrote the song alongside his frequent collaborator Jonathan Smith, and with Chris Davenport, a songwriter and worship leader based in Orange County, California.

    "We had a clear goal: to craft a joyful and lively declaration of faith in Jesus that could be sung by the Church," Wickham told New Release Today. "In a world filled with confusion, expressing the truth of our beliefs through song is like nourishment to our souls. Followers of Jesus believe in life, healing, hope, and a God whose love surpasses imagination."
  • The song serves as a proclamation of faith, an opportunity for believers to come together and joyfully declare their belief in the mighty name of Jesus. Wickham acknowledges the current challenges to faith, with people, including those close to him, grappling with doubt and seeking hope beyond their religious boundaries.

    "In a crazy world that seems like it's shifting every week, they're looking for some solid rock to stand on that's not shifting underneath their feet," said Wickham. "And I believe I've found it - with all my heart - in the person of Jesus."
  • "I Believe" is the title track of Wickham's ninth studio album, I Believe. Jonathan Smith is the sole producer on the project.
  • "I Believe" was the final song written for the album. Feeling that the record was incomplete and lacking a definitive title, Wickham recognized the need for a modern creed but aimed to infuse it with joy rather than somberness. "I want to make it a joy-bomb for people to get behind," he told Joy FM.

    Upon returning home, the song effortlessly unfolded once Wickham knew what it was supposed to be.
  • Phil Wickham went through a period of self-doubt in response to criticism that his music had become overly polished and performative. Encouraged by his wife, Mallorie, to focus on genuine worship rather than public approval, he found renewed inspiration. This led to the creation of "I Believe," which reflects his reaffirmed faith and commitment to heartfelt worship.

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