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CHRIS TOMLIN Help My Unbelief EP
PAUL BALOCHE Song Spotlight“ Yes, We Believe” 1. Help My Unbelief 2. Mark 9- The Help My Unbelief Story 3. Help My Unbelief- Acoustic 4. It Is Well- Story Behind The Hymn 5. It Is Well- Live From Good Friday
Chris Tomlin’ s Help My Unbelief EP is an uplifting and deeply reflective worship project that invites listeners into an honest encounter with God’ s presence amid life’ s questions and spiritual struggles. With his trademark blend of heartfelt lyricism and accessible melodies, Tomlin crafts a collection that feels both intimate and universally relevant, reminding us that faith doesn’ t require perfection— only a sincere desire to draw near to God.
The title track stands at the heart of the EP as a prayerful confession rooted in scripture. It frames doubt not as a defeat but as a starting point for deeper trust, echoing the biblical plea,“ I believe; help my unbelief.” The way Tomlin layers vulnerable lyrics with a melody that swells into a powerful chorus makes the song resonate long after it ends, encouraging listeners to bring their honest struggles before God with confidence rather than shame. The inclusion of a narrated piece titled“ Mark 9— The‘ Help My Unbelief’ Story” adds richness to the experience, grounding the music in its
Gospel context and helping listeners connect more deeply with the story behind the prayerful song. This storytelling element enhances the EP’ s reflective quality, making it not just a set of songs but a guided worship journey.
Another standout moment on the EP is the short track“ It Is Well— Story Behind The Hymn,” where Tomlin offers insight into one of the most beloved hymns in Christian history before launching into a powerful live rendition later in the set. By sharing the story behind“ It Is Well,” the project bridges generations of faith, honoring timeless truths while reminding us that the peace expressed in the hymn is just as essential in today’ s struggles as when Horatio Spafford first penned it. Placed here alongside fresh material, this hymn-centered moment deepens the EP’ s thematic arc of faith through every season of life.
Musically, the EP flows seamlessly between full arrangements and more stripped-back acoustic moments, providing plenty of space for personal worship and reflection. Whether it’ s the contemplative acoustic take on the title song or the stirring live version of“ It Is Well” recorded for Good Friday, each track feels thoughtfully placed and purpose-driven.
In a world that often confuses faith with certainty, Help My Unbelief offers something wonderfully different: an honest, hope-filled invitation to come as we are. Tomlin’ s heart for worship and his ability to speak into real human experience make this EP a meaningful contribution to modern worship music and a deeply encouraging listen for anyone seeking God in the midst of doubt and devotion.
Worship icon, Paul Baloche has been gifting the church with singable songs of faith for more than 30 years. It has been a minute since we were blessed with a new Baloche album, but he has been in the studio working on just that for a number of months. The first track released from the album is“ Yes, We Believe” which is a timely and stirring worship anthem reaffirming the core tenets of the Christian faith with clarity, passion, and heartfelt conviction. The song rings out as both a personal confession and a communal proclamation as Baloche invites believers everywhere to lift their voices not just in praise, but in unified, unapologetic affirmation of the faith they hold most dear.
From the moment the song begins, it draws the listener into a powerful liturgical rhythm that is at once simple and profound. Baloche’ s melody is crafted with congregational singing in mind: accessible, memorable, and uplifting. Rather than relying on overly complex musical structures, the song finds its strength in repetition and clarity, allowing the listener to internalize the truths being sung. The chorus—“ Yes! Yes! We believe! We’ re standing on the truth, the rock that won’ t be moved”— becomes a mantra of faith, echoing long after the song ends.
Lyrically,“ Yes, We Believe” stands out as a modern creed. It does more than express a confession of faith however. The song challenges the listener to live out that faith daily through announcing and demonstrating
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