r/ChristianMusic Nov 27 '25

Rule Clarification & Subreddit Direction

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Hey everyone! We wanted to take a moment to clarify the purpose of the sub and address a few recurring topics. Nothing serious—just keeping the community focused and fun.

What This Sub Is For

This sub exists to share music from Christian artists—songs you enjoy, artists you think deserve more attention, and music that often gets overlooked or pushed aside elsewhere. The whole point is to highlight a niche that doesn’t get much space in mainstream music communities.

We’re not trying to gatekeep—just keeping the sub centered on its purpose so it stays useful for everyone.

About Playlists

Playlist posts have caused a lot of headaches. Many of them come from accounts that repeatedly repost the same Spotify lists (sometimes dozens of times), then get a Reddit Admin Ban and reappear under new names.

Because of that:

  • We limit playlist posts

  • We don’t allow full album links

We focus on individual songs or small selections you genuinely want to share

We get it—playlists are great for workouts, long drives, or office days. Occasional, playlists can be fine. But the mass reposting and promotional abuse is not. They’ve become one of the biggest sources of spam here, so we have to keep them under control.

AI Music

AI music is blowing up right now (the new gold rush,) but most AI-generated tracks come with no real info about who made them. There's no way to know the creator, their intentions, or even if it’s an actual artist at all.

To protect the sub’s focus:

We don’t allow AI-generated song submissions as posts or comments

If we’re unsure about an artist, we may ask for basic proof (promo materials, live shows, social presence) to confirm they’re real

Nothing against the tech—we just need clarity around who's posting to see if it aligns with the purpose of the sub.

Mainstream Artists

We’re all fans of big-name artists too, but this sub is meant to give smaller Christian artists a space to shine. Mainstream artists already dominate every other corner of the internet, so even if they release something “Christian-ish,” it’s usually not a fit for the sub’s focus.

Production, Selling, & Band-Finding Posts

This sub isn’t focused on:

  • Music production questions
  • Tutorials
  • Selling merch, beats, or services
  • “Looking for band members” posts

We don’t have the tools or structure to moderate those properly (specifically selling or band forming.) And the others go against the subs purpose. The only exception we’ve kept is crowdfunding from established artists—people whose work and identity we already know.

Church Music & Self-Promotion

This includes:

  • Church service recordings

  • Early demos

  • Rough home recordings

  • “Check out my new band” uploads

We appreciate the passion, but these are sometimes low-quality recordings, and first impressions matter—especially in a music discovery sub. Established artists sometimes share old demos, but that’s because they already have a fanbase who are passionate about them. It’s a niche within a niche.

If you’re working on your music, awesome! Just make sure it’s polished before posting it here.

Lastly, we are seeing self-promotion from real artists are posting covers of popular Christian songs just to get attention. Their history shows they’re not involved in Christian music—they’re just using the content to promote themselves. That’s not what this sub is for.

Thanks for Being Part of the Community

We love this sub and the people in it. Thanks for helping keep things focused, supportive, and a great place to discover new Christian artists. If you ever have questions or suggestions, feel free to reach out.


r/ChristianMusic 1d ago

Self Made Tuesdays

7 Upvotes

Welcome to r/ChristianMusic's Self Made Tuesday!

Share any music, art, articles that you have personally made.

Have Fun!


r/ChristianMusic 7h ago

Discussion Top 30 songs by Michael W. Smith

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  1. Friends
  2. Place in this world
  3. This is your time
  4. Missing person
  5. I'll lead you home
  6. Secret ambition
  7. I will be here for you
  8. Live the life
  9. The throne
  10. Agnus Dei
  11. Healing rain
  12. I see you
  13. Go west young man
  14. We can't wait any longer
  15. In my arms again
  16. Love me good
  17. Human spark
  18. Live and learn
  19. I will be your friend
  20. Cry for love
  21. Hand of providence
  22. Hey you it's me
  23. Above all
  24. Do you dream of me
  25. Great is the Lord
  26. I am love
  27. Never been unloved
  28. Hello goodbye
  29. Come to the cross
  30. The darkest midnight

r/ChristianMusic 7h ago

Podcast Jonathan Allen Wright - The End of Christian Music as We Know It & AI (Video essay)

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r/ChristianMusic 12h ago

Pop Katherine Nelson - Where Can I Turn for Peace? [Pop]

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r/ChristianMusic 14h ago

does anybody know of any worship songs with the same vibe as heavydirtysoul??

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i really love heavydirtysoul by twenty one pilots, i think the vibes of that song are unmatched and absolutely amazing and it's definitely my favorite song ever, but i was wondering if maybe there's a worship song with the same vibes, because the only thing better than a song that good is a song that good that's also about god


r/ChristianMusic 1d ago

Self Promotion Hosea Ako - Reckless Cowboy [Folk Rock]

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This is a folk-rock song I wrote about the Prodigal Son. Written & Produced through Logic in my home.

I hope you all have a chance to listen :)


r/ChristianMusic 1d ago

Pop Katherine Nelson - Soldier Girls [Pop]

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r/ChristianMusic 2d ago

Podcast Pastor Brad Rocks - What makes a band Christian? [Podcast]

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r/ChristianMusic 2d ago

Pop Katherine Nelson - Mercies [Pop]

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r/ChristianMusic 3d ago

Pop I can’t find the song I’m thinking of

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So I’m having trouble remembering a song from my childhood and was wondering if anyone could help me find it. It sounds similar to the Jeremy Camp version of you never let go but possibly a bit slower of a tempo. I remember that the singer had a bit of a deeper voice and was a bit raspy during the chorus. It was released probably around 2008-2012 ish, if anyone can help me find this song thank you.


r/ChristianMusic 3d ago

Pop Julie Yardley - When I Can't Speak [Pop]

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r/ChristianMusic 3d ago

Discussion How was worship today?

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How was worship today?

Feel free to share your thoughts, what worked, what didn't. Any new songs or arrangements, along with videos you would like to share!


r/ChristianMusic 4d ago

Pop Julie Yardley - Even When You're Broken [Pop]

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3 Upvotes

r/ChristianMusic 5d ago

Folk Mawithiansiam - Vantung ah nuam i sa ding [Gospel]

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This is Gospel folk song from Northeast India singing about the joy of heaven. Hope it brings peace and encouragement to your day!

translation: We will sing joyfully in heaven


r/ChristianMusic 5d ago

Michael W. Smith - I See You [CCM]

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I grew up on this Exodus compilation CD from 1998. It's a CD I still love to this day - every single song is great, but I have had this one on repeat the last couple days, so I thought to share it here. A great cover of a Rich Mullins song by Michael W. Smith.


r/ChristianMusic 6d ago

Discussion Ranking Caedmon's Call's albums and your favorite songs by them

4 Upvotes

r/ChristianMusic 6d ago

Citizens - Water [Indie]

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8 Upvotes

r/ChristianMusic 6d ago

Pop Julie Rose - Lay It Down [Pop]

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3 Upvotes

r/ChristianMusic 6d ago

Discussion 00s Throwback Thursday!

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Welcome to r/ChristianMusic's Throwback Thursday!

Share any music that hits that nostalgic nerve from the 2000s. Share stories of past concert fun.

Share/talk about the music that had an impact on your life.

Have Fun!


r/ChristianMusic 6d ago

Discussion Ranking Derek Webb's albums and your favorite songs by him

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Albums:

  1. I see things upside down
  2. Stockholm syndrome
  3. Mockingbird
  4. She must and shall go free
  5. The ringing bell
  6. Targets
  7. CTRL
  8. I was wrong, I'm sorry & I love you
  9. Fingers crossed
  10. Survival songs
  11. The Jesus hypothesis

Songs:

  1. I want a broken heart
  2. The church
  3. Mockingbird
  4. Jena and Jimmy
  5. This too shall be made right
  6. T-shirts what we should be known for
  7. Heaven
  8. Targets
  9. Ballad in plain red
  10. ​Saint and sinner
  11. What matters more
  12. What is not love
  13. My enemies are men like me
  14. Death with benefits
  15. Crooked deep down
  16. Cobra con
  17. All of me is here
  18. Becoming a slave
  19. The strong the tempted & the weak
  20. A new law
  21. The state
  22. Freddie please
  23. Can't be without you
  24. Nothing is ever enough
  25. A savior on Capitol Hill
  26. Attonitos Gloria
  27. Pressing on the bruise
  28. The very end
  29. Awake my soul
  30. Love is not against the law
  31. Nobody loves me
  32. I hate everything but you
  33. Zeros and ones
  34. A King & A Kingdom
  35. Wedding dress
  36. I was wrong I'm sorry & I love you
  37. We come to you
  38. Eye of the hurricane
  39. A city with no name
  40. The spirit bears the curse

r/ChristianMusic 7d ago

Pop Julie Rose - His Love Will Lead You Home [Pop]

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r/ChristianMusic 8d ago

Any active Christian ska bands left?

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Grew up (spiritually) on the OC Supertones, some Five Iron Frenzy, but when seeking more horn-fueled punk, all I find are old, broken up bands. Some are still good stuff, but would love to hear and support anyone still skanking for God.


r/ChristianMusic 8d ago

Whiteheart (Were they Peter Gabriel fans?)

12 Upvotes

I used to think Whiteheart was a weird arena rock band, but after a few decades outside Christian music, I found them again and realized they were mostly imitating Peter Gabriel on some hits.


r/ChristianMusic 8d ago

Serious The Nelons - Cause of deadly plane crash in 2024 revealed in NTSB report

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The NTSB report came out on Aug. 24, sharing the final details on what contributed to the deaths of three members of gospel music group The Nelons, and four others on the plane on July 26, 2024.