More Than a Song - Discovering the Truth of Scripture Hidden in Today's Popular Christian Music

Michelle Nezat
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More Than a Song is a bi-weekly podcast dedicated to helping you discover the truth of Scripture hidden in today's popular Christian music. Each episode teaches you to connect portions of God's Word with the songs you're singing along with on the radio to help you meditate on Truths that will transform your way of thinking and, ultimately, your life.

  1. 6d ago

    #539: "Make It Well” by MercyMe

    Send us Fan Mail What do you do when it isn't well with your soul — and you don't know if it ever will be? MercyMe's "Make It Well" leads us to one of the most honest, desperate prayers in all of Scripture — Hannah's cry to God in 1 Samuel 1 and 2. Year after year of distinct suffering. Year after year of silence. And somewhere in the middle of it all, a woman who kept returning to God with her whole, honest heart. In this episode, you'll discover: The Hebrew word for Hannah's suffering that appears nowhere else in Scripture — and why God gave it to us (and what it means for yours)Why Peninnah wasn't just being mean — and what that changes about the storyThe surprising connection between Hannah's suffering and her worship in 1 Samuel 2Resources mentioned in this episode: Free Episode Guide — https://michellenezat.com/539downloadOur Jerusalem by Bertha Spafford Vester — https://amzn.to/4vwBqtbEpisode 530 — https://michellenezat.com/530Free list of 15 BITEs — https://michellenezat.com/453downloadLogos Bible Software — https://logos.sjv.io/Wqx6JGPurchase your copy of A Seat at the Table today!

    27 min

  2. Jun 15

    #538: "Where Would I Be” by Peter Burton

    Send us Fan Mail Where would you be if you didn't have Jesus? Peter Burton's chart-topping song asks a question that Paul's letter to Titus answers in vivid detail. In this episode, we explore what life looks like without Jesus, what it looks like with Him, and how to study Scripture through the lens of created, fallen, and redeemed. 📥 Download your free Episode Guide at michellenezat.com/538download (Pairs with the Episode 537 guide — use them together for a complete walk-through of Titus!) This episode introduces a powerful new Bible Interaction Tool Exercise — learning about people the way the Bible does: created, fallen, and redeemed. We also practice starting with God, considering the opposite, and making a list as we work through Titus 1 together. If this is who God is, and in Christ we are to reflect Him — consider the opposite. That's exactly what we do in this episode, and it just might change the way you read your Bible. Purchase your copy of A Seat at the Table today!

    23 min

  3. May 25

    #537: "Testimony” by Terrian

    Send us Fan Mail What is your testimony? 👉 Don’t forget to download your free Episode Guide at michellenezat.com/537download If someone asked you to share your “Jesus story,” would you know where to begin? In this episode of More Than a Song, we explore what it really means to be a living, breathing, walking testimony—inspired by the song “Testimony” by Terrian. Together, we’ll dive into Titus 3:3–7 and uncover a simple but powerful framework for understanding our shared story in Christ: I once was… But God… I am now… and my hope for the future is… Whether you have a dramatic story or a quiet, steady faith journey, your testimony matters—because it’s ultimately the story of what Jesus has done. In this episode, you’ll learn: What Scripture says a true testimony isWhy every believer shares the same core “Jesus story”How God’s mercy, grace, and renewal shape your identityPractical ways to build a routine of engaging with God’s WordHow your testimony leads to a life of purpose and good worksYou’ll also be encouraged to start (or restart!) a simple rhythm of Bible reading—with grace for the days when life gets in the way. So press play, reflect on your own story, and discover how God is still writing it. 👉 Don’t forget to download your free Episode Guide at michellenezat.com/537download Purchase your copy of A Seat at the Table today!

    28 min

  4. May 11

    #536: "There's A God" by Mary-Clair

    Send us Fan Mail Free Episode Guide: michellenezat.com/536download When life feels heavy and hope feels distant, what do you do with your questions, your pain, and your doubt? In this episode of More Than a Song, Michelle Nezat uses “There’s a God” by Mary‑Clair as a doorway into Psalm 22 and Jesus’ darkest day on the cross. Together, we explore how Scripture invites us to bring honest lament to God while anchoring ourselves in unshakable truth. You’ll discover how Jesus’ cry of “My God, my God, why have You forsaken me?” points us to a psalm that holds both suffering and hope—and how our feelings can be real without being the full story. This episode will encourage you to look to Jesus, interrupt destructive thought loops, and engage Scripture personally when hope feels hard to find. 🎁 Free Episode Guide: Apply the Care Cycle and dig deeper into Psalm 22 at 👉 michellenezat.com/536download Purchase your copy of A Seat at the Table today!

    29 min

  5. Apr 6

    #535: "Good” by Matthew West

    Send us Fan Mail 👉 Grab your free one‑page Episode Guide: michellenezat.com/535download What if the question “Am I worthy?” isn’t the right question at all? Inspired by Matthew West’s song “Good,” this episode of More Than a Song takes us back (again!) to the book of Romans—and this time, we lean into the power of repetition. In Romans 5:1–11, we uncover a truth that changes everything: we are not loved because we’re worthy, but because God is good. In this episode, you’ll: Discover why repetition is a powerful way to interact with ScriptureLearn how to Start With God by focusing on His character, conduct, and concernsExplore how hope rooted in God does not lead to shameBe reminded that your standing with God rests on Christ’s work, not your performanceIf you’ve ever struggled with measuring your worth—or wondered why grace feels hard to believe—this episode is an invitation to return to Scripture and let God’s goodness wreck you with mercy. 🎧 Song: “Good” by Matthew West 📖 Scripture Focus: Romans 5:1–11 👉 Episode Guide: michellenezat.com/535download Purchase your copy of A Seat at the Table today!

    21 min

  6. Mar 23

    #534: "Remembrance” by Hillsong Worship

    Send us Fan Mail Easter isn’t just a season — it’s the heart of the gospel. In this episode of More Than a Song, Michelle uses “Remembrance” by Hillsong Worship to explore what Jesus is talking about when He says, “Do this in remembrance of me.” 📥 Download the free Episode Guide to follow along in Scripture: michellenezat.com/534download As we read the accounts of the Last Supper in the gospels in context, we discover something surprising — only one Gospel records Jesus’ exact words. From there, we follow the cross‑references back to the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread, uncovering how Jesus fulfills God’s original memorial and institutes the Lord’s Supper as an ongoing proclamation of His sacrifice. This episode will deepen your understanding of communion and invite you to approach the Lord’s Table with greater clarity, gratitude, and remembrance. Purchase your copy of A Seat at the Table today!

    24 min

  7. Mar 9

    #533: “Let It Be A Hallelujah” by Lauren Daigle

    Send us Fan Mail What does the word hallelujah actually mean in the Bible? In this episode of More Than a Song, we explore the Scripture behind “Let It Be a Hallelujah” by Lauren Daigle and discover how Colossians 3 shows us what it looks like to live a life of praise. 📥 Download the Episode Guide: michellenezat.com/533download Instead of thinking of hallelujah as something we sing in worship, Scripture reveals that our entire everyday life can become a hallelujah—a living declaration of praise to God. In This Episode What the word hallelujah actually meansWhy the word only appears four times in the BibleHow Colossians 3 describes a life of worshipThe difference between praising God in moments and living a life of praisePractical ways our everyday actions can become a hallelujah to GodScriptures Referenced Revelation 19:1–6Exodus 3:14Exodus 6:2–3Exodus 20:7Leviticus 24:16Colossians 1–4Colossians 3:1–17Romans 12:1Try This BITE (Bible Interaction Tool Exercise) Read in Context Read the entire letter to the Colossians (chapters 1–4). Then spend extra time sitting in Colossians 3, noticing: What believers are called to put offWhat believers are called to put onHow gratitude is woven throughout the passageAsk yourself: How should this change the way I think?  How should this change the way I live? Quote from the Episode “Our hallelujah—our worship—is not just a song or a prayer. It’s our lives. It’s taking our everyday, ordinary life—our sleeping, eating, going-to-work, walking-around life—and doing everything in the name of the Lord Jesus.” Purchase your copy of A Seat at the Table today!

    25 min

  8. Feb 23

    #532: "The Love I Have For You" by Colton Dixon

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered what it really means to be more than a conqueror? What if the pressures, fears, and doubts in your life aren’t the final word—and what if God’s love is bigger than all of it? In this episode, Colton Dixon’s song “The Love I Have For You” becomes our guide to exploring the power, security, and overwhelming strength of God’s love. We’ll walk through Romans 8 in a way that makes Scripture come alive, uncover faulty thinking that keeps us stuck, and discover how God’s love transforms anxiety into assurance. By the end, you won’t just be singing along—you’ll be living with a fresh perspective on the One who fights for you. Key Points Song Inspiration: Colton Dixon wrote “The Love I Have For You” while learning to rest in God’s love amidst work, life, and fatherhood.Theme: Romans 8:37 – “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.”Scriptural Context: Romans 1–8 explores the Gospel, justification by faith, sanctification, suffering, and future hope.Teaching Method: Paul’s diatribe method—posing rhetorical objections to correct faulty thinking—is a model for how we can interact with Scripture.Takeaway: God’s love is constant, secure, and empowers us to overcome external pressures, internal struggles, and accusations.Scriptures Referenced Romans 1–8 (focus on 8:31–39)Romans 8:1–2Romans 8:31–39Romans 8:37Romans 8:38–39Psalm 44:22Revelation 12:10BITEs (Bible Interaction Tool Exercises) Read in Context – Read Romans 1–8 in one sitting. Notice Paul’s progression from justification to present experience to future hope.Make a List (Diatribe Chart) – Create a two-column chart: Faulty Thinking vs. TruthFollow the cross-reference – Follow Paul’s quotation: Psalm 44:22. Reflect on God’s faithfulness to His covenant people even amidst affliction.Breath Prayer – Inspired by Tim Timmons: Breath in…Jesus…Breathe out… You have my attention. Let this prepare your heart to interact with Scripture.Pray a Declaration of Gratitude – Turn truths uncovered from Romans 8:31–39 into a spoken or written declaration of God’s love and victory through Christ.Additional Resources Download the free Episode GuideLyrics - New Release TodayBehind the Song "The Love I Have For You" by Colton Dixon - New Release Today EditorialCover Story: Colton Dixon | The Love I Have For You - CCM YouTube InterviewBible Interaction Roadmap Bible Study - videos and assignments that will equip you with habits you can use over and over in your own Bible Study - Learn MoreLearn more about my favorite Bible Study Software with a 30-day free trial and links to my favorite Bible resources - Logos Bible Software Affiliate LinkThis Week's Challenge Read Romans chapters 1-8. Pay attention to Paul’s rhetorical question, “What shall we say?” Consider what you can learn from his teaching style. Create a two-column chart based on Paul’s discourse in Romans 8:31-39. In one column, list examples of faulty thinking; in the other column, provide the corrected thinking. Share your insights with a friend. If you are feeling separated Purchase your copy of A Seat at the Table today!

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More Than a Song is a bi-weekly podcast dedicated to helping you discover the truth of Scripture hidden in today's popular Christian music. Each episode teaches you to connect portions of God's Word with the songs you're singing along with on the radio to help you meditate on Truths that will transform your way of thinking and, ultimately, your life.

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