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. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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 base Purchase your copy of A Seat at the Table today!

    24 min

  5. FEB 9

    #531: "Christ In Me" by Tim Timmons

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of More Than a Song, we use Tim Timmons’ song “Christ In Me” as a launching point to explore what Scripture teaches about the indwelling Holy Spirit, the fruit of the Spirit, and the tension we experience when our lives don’t always align with what we say we believe. We’ll dig into what it means to suppress the truth, why Paul says this leads to being “futile in our thinking,” and how setting our minds on the Spirit changes everything — from our thoughts to our actions to our worship. Key Points What it means to believe something intellectually but not live like it’s trueHypocrisy vs. life in the SpiritThe promise and presence of the Holy SpiritFruit of the Spirit as evidence, not effortSuppressing truth and the cost of futile thinkingAllowing Truth to resurface — like a beach ball underwaterHow setting our minds on the Spirit leads to life and peaceScriptures Referenced John 14–16Acts 2Romans 1:18–22; 29–31Romans 2:1Romans 8:5–11Galatians 5:17; 22–23Ephesians 1:13–14Philippians 4:8Matthew 5:21–22BITEs (Bible Interaction Tool Exercises) Read & Keep on Reading: Read Romans 1–8 in context and note the contrast between suppressing truth and life in the Spirit.Turn Scripture Into Prayer: Thank God for His Spirit dwelling in you and producing His fruit through you.Compare & Contrast: Look at Galatians 5 and identify the difference between striving in the flesh and keeping in step with the Spirit.Additional Resources Download the free Episode GuideLyrics - New Release TodayTim Timmons shares the heart behind the song "Christ In Me" and shares the song live on Essential Worship Song Sessions - YouTubeBible 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 John 14-16 and highlight every time Jesus refers to the Holy Spirit and make note of how He describes Him. Head over to Romans 1 and 8 (better yet, read Romans 1-8) and examine what it looks like to suppress truth and the results, and contrast that to what life in the Spirit looks like. Finally, spend some time in Galatians 5 to see what keeping in step with the Spirit looks like—what life looks like when following the Spirit's leading rather than suppressing Him. It should change your prayers, your praise, your thinking, and your life. What if we lived like we believed that the Spirit of Christ dwelled within us? Purchase your copy of A Seat at the Table today!

    22 min

  6. FEB 6 ·  BONUS

    Special Edition: Tim Timmons on Friday With Friends

    Send us Fan Mail In this special Friday With Friends episode of More Than a Song, I’m joined by worship leader, songwriter, and author Tim Timmons—a voice many of us recognize from songs we’ve sung, but whose story gives those lyrics profound weight. Tim co-wrote Even If, a song rooted in the kind of faith that trusts God without guaranteed outcomes. That theology isn’t abstract for Tim. Over twenty years ago, he received a terminal cancer diagnosis—and he’s been living out an “even if” faith ever since. In our conversation, we talk honestly about suffering, grief, and gratitude. We explore how music becomes prayer when words are hard to find, how God’s Word anchors us when faith feels fragile, and how joy and sorrow can coexist without canceling each other out. If you’ve ever felt worn out by performative faith—or needed permission to bring your real story to Jesus—this conversation is for you. In this episode, we talk about: Why Scripture still matters when life doesn’t make senseHow suffering strips faith down to what’s real and lastingThe story behind Tim’s new book, Waking Up Again: A Journey of Grief and GratitudeSeeing his story portrayed in I Can Only Imagine 2, and what it was like watching that unfoldHolding joy and grief together in everyday lifeHow music helps us process pain and hope simultaneously as prayers to be sungTim’s personal habits for staying engaged with God’s WordA song recommendation you’ll want on repeat (and we’ll be using it for Monday’s episode!)Connect with Tim: All the links to all the things are at https://michellenezat.com/tim Purchase your copy of A Seat at the Table today!

    36 min

  7. JAN 19

    #530: "Even If" by MercyMe

    Send us Fan Mail There are some songs that stay with us—not because they were tied to a moment, but because they put words to a posture of faith we keep coming back to. Even If by MercyMe is one of those songs for me. At its core, it gives voice to a tension we all know well: trusting that God is able… while also learning to remain faithful when He doesn’t act in the way we hope He will. Key Points “Even If” by MercyMe gives voice to a deeply biblical kind of faith—a faith that remains even when God doesn’t intervene the way we hope He will.The song is rooted in Daniel 3, where Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego declare that God can save them…but even if He doesn’t, they will not bow.The modern testimony behind the hymn “It Is Well with My Soul” echoes the same posture—sorrow acknowledged, trust unshaken.This phrase even if names something many believers live daily: trusting God when the outcome is uncertain, painful, or opposite of what we prayed for.The enemy still whispers the same lie King Nebuchadnezzar did: “What god could save you now?” Recognizing that lie and responding with truth shapes our spiritual resilience.Scriptures Referenced Daniel 1–3 – Context of the exile, rise of Daniel and his friends, and the furnace accountDaniel 3:16–18 – “The God we serve is able…but even if…”Daniel 2:49 – Their roles in BabylonDaniel 1:17–20 – God-given wisdom and favorSupporting historical reference from the story behind “It Is Well with My Soul”BITEs (Bible Interaction Tool Exercises) Consult a summary or introduction before diving into a book you’re less familiar with (e.g., study Bible intros, Blue Letter Bible, BibleProject).Read in context – Start in Daniel 1 and read through Daniel 3 to see the full arc of faithfulness.Consider historical context – Culture, timeline, exile setting, and long-term leadership roles.Follow cross-references – Explore the broader biblical theme of steadfast trust.Ask reflection questions – “Where is my even if? Where am I tempted to bow to cultural pressure?”Additional Resources Download the free Episode GuideLyrics - New Release TodayBlue Letter Bible ESV Introduction to the Book of DanielBible Project Introduction to the Book of Daniel - BibleProject.comBible 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 Daniel 3 in context -- meaning start in chapter 1 and read all the way through chapter 3. Consider the historical context of this story. Perhaps even research the historical details further. Ask yourself how you would respond in this situation. Decide today that you will remain faithful even if God doesn't choose to rescue y Purchase your copy of A Seat at the Table today!

    20 min

  8. JAN 5

    #529: "Dusty Bibles” by Josiah Queen

    Send us Fan Mail Is your Bible collecting dust while your phone never leaves your hand? Josiah Queen’s song “Dusty Bibles” hits close to home, doesn’t it? In this episode, we take that convicting image and follow it straight into Scripture—where King Josiah literally rediscovered God’s Word after years of neglect. His response? Humility, repentance, and bold action that changed a nation. What could happen if we did the same? Join me as we explore Josiah’s story in 2 Kings 22–23 and uncover practical ways to move beyond neglect and let God’s Word transform our lives. Grab your Bible (or your audio app!) and let’s dust it off together. Key Points Josiah Queen’s song “Dusty Bibles” paints a vivid picture of neglecting God’s Word in favor of modern distractions.We explore the story of King Josiah in 2 Kings 22–23, who literally rediscovered a dust-covered scroll and responded with humility, repentance, and action.Josiah’s example reminds us that interacting with God’s Word leads to transformation—not just for us, but for those around us.Scriptures Referenced 2 Kings 21–23 – Josiah’s heritage and reforms2 Chronicles 34–35 – Parallel account of Josiah’s reignGenesis 7 – Example of tackling hard truths in Scripture2 Timothy 4:3–4 – Warning against itching earsJames 4:4, 1 Peter 5:5, Proverbs 3:34, Isaiah 66:2 – God’s view on humilityBITEs (Bible Interaction Tool Exercises) Consult trusted sources – Commentaries or pastors for confirmationRead in context – Chapters before and after the main textFollow cross-references – Compare Kings and ChroniclesListen to Scripture – Audio versions count!Compare translations – Gain deeper insightAdditional Resources Download the free Episode GuideLyrics - New Release TodayHolman Old Testament Commentary: I & II Kings by Gary Inrig - Amazon Paid LinkBible 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 Let’s dust off our Bibles, cleanse our lives of our idols, and let God’s Word be our guide. With that in mind, read Josiah’s narrative in context — read 2 Kings 21-23. Be sure to follow the cross references to 2 Chronicles 34-35. Meditate on Josiah’s interaction with God and His Word. How did he respond? How could we emulate him as we interact with God and Scripture? Purchase your copy of A Seat at the Table today!

    24 min
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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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