On Air Now

Brandi Landai

Midnight - 5:00am

Now Playing

Nat \"King\" Cole

The Christmas Song (Chesnuts Roasting On

John Tesh’s A DEEPER FAITH is BACK!

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM

Six-time Emmy winner and two-time Grammy nominee John Tesh brings his Christian music career back to the forefront with the reissue of A Deeper Faith Volumes I & II: The Ultimate Worship Collection—a sweeping 34-song set that returns a beloved catalog of worship music to listeners old and new. Available now, the collection marks the first-ever Read More

Six-time Emmy winner and two-time Grammy nominee John Tesh brings his Christian music career back to the forefront with the reissue of A Deeper Faith Volumes I & II: The Ultimate Worship Collection—a sweeping 34-song set that returns a beloved catalog of worship music to listeners old and new. Available now, the collection marks the first-ever digital release of A Deeper Faith I (2002), paired with its 2003 sequel. The albums blend Tesh’s signature piano arrangements with heartfelt scripture narrations and soaring performances from Grammy-nominated vocalists Natalie Grant and Nicole C. Mullen. Together, they form what Tesh calls “a moving journey of reflection, encouragement, and spiritual renewal.” But for Tesh, this re-release is a return to a foundational part of his own faith story.

While the name John Tesh may evoke Entertainment Tonight, the iconic NBA-on-NBC theme “Roundball Rock,” or Jason Sudeikis and Tim Robinson in matching vests on SNL, the truth is that worship has been woven into his life and music for decades. In our conversation, he shared, “I used to be the worship leader at a Messianic church…” Week after week, he led worship in Sherman Oaks, bringing together Jewish and Gentile believers in songs of praise. He recalls the sound of those gatherings vividly. “We played… ‘Above All,’ ‘God of Wonders,’ ‘Shout to the Lord,’ ‘Awesome God,’ all that stuff… I love those songs.”

And though his career took him around the world—from network television to concert stages—the pull of worship never faded. When we spoke with John in the fall he was already teasing the return of A Deeper Faith. Tesh lit up with the enthusiasm when I brought it up.  “It actually got out of print somehow. We’re going to bring it back… it’s called A Deeper Faith, and it’s all those old songs.”

Those songs, beloved in churches in the early 2000s, include favorites like:

  • “You’re Worthy of My Praise” (feat. Nicole C. Mullen)
  • “I Am Not Alone” (feat. Natalie Grant)
  • “The Heart of Worship”
  • “God Is My Rock”

Tesh’s hope is that this music meets people the way it once met him. It was during seasons of searching, healing, and spiritual renewal.

“At the end of a show, we’d have 100 people at the foot of the stage saying, ‘Can you tell me again what Mark 11:23 is?’” he shares. “It was an understanding that if I tell my story, then I’m going to be able to open doors…”  Tesh has also been encouraged by the unexpected rise of worship in mainstream spaces.

“I watched the Today Show… and Elevation Worship was on doing worship songs… all of these worship songs are climbing the secular charts.”  For a man who has spent his life crossing genres, mediums, and audiences, this renewed cultural openness feels both affirming and timely.

“I love it,” he says of worship’s mainstream visibility. “People are really leaning into those songs.”

With A Deeper Faith Volumes I & II: The Ultimate Worship Collection, John Tesh brings his worship legacy back into the spotlight digitally, beautifully, and for the first time as one unified project. Across two hours of music, listeners will encounter timeless worship classics wrapped in Tesh’s unmistakable arrangements and rooted in scripture.

“More than twenty years later, A Deeper Faith continues to speak to the deepest needs of the soul,” Tesh says. “I’m grateful this music can now reach an entirely new generation.”

The complete collection is available now on all major streaming platforms.

Catch the full video interview with John Tesh to hear these stories straight from the source:

YouTube player

 

And if you missed it, go back and read our previous feature, “John Tesh Still Got It,” where we celebrated his legacy, his energy, and the unmistakable sound that continues to inspire generations.

https://www.ccmmagazine.com/news/john-tesh-still-got-it/

More from CCM Music News

  • BREAKING: Forrest Frank Announces First-Ever Stadium-Sized Tour

    In a major moment for Christian music, GRAMMY-nominated and Dove Award–winning artist Forrest Frank has announced The Jesus Generation Tour, a massive stadium-scale summer run with special guests Tori Kelly, Cory Asbury, and The Figs. Presented by TPR, the tour kicks off June 1, 2026 and hits 29 major U.S. cities, including Dallas, Los Angeles, Nashville, New York, Phoenix, and Portland. Artist presale begins Read More

  • Charles Billingsley Brings Christmas to The Nations Most Prestigious Stages

    Fresh off a powerful performance at Carnegie Hall, Charles Billingsley enters the Christmas season with a tender new offering. His brand-new holiday single, “Truly Home” (StowTown Records/Sony/Provident), arrives just as he launches a 14-city Christmas tour that will bring him to some of the most iconic stages in America, including Liberty University and the Kennedy Center. “Truly Home” Read More

  • Danny Gokey: Cover Story (December 2025)

    The Awe of Christmas At the heart of his song is one line that tells his whole story: “Every December I stop to remember the humble entrance of our King….” isn’t just a poetic notion. It was a snow-covered testimony. “There’s been many Christmases where I sat in awe” he told me, “(I just want Read More

  • A Royal Blessing: Blessing Offor Performs for the UKs Royal Family

    Just a few months ago Blessing Offor was in our studio belting out amazing stripped-down renditions of some of his amazing songs, but this week his audience was a bit more prestigious. On November 8, the two-time GRAMMY nominee and Gold-certified artist stepped onto the stage at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Blessing was making his Read More

  • CCM Magazine Celebrates the Christmas Season with Danny Gokey Cover Story

    CCM Magazine is proud to announce Danny Gokey as the December cover story. The multiple GMA Dove Award-winning and GRAMMY® nominated Christian singer-songwriter stopped by CCM Magazine for an extended interview and exclusive in-studio performances including his powerful new Christmas single, “The Moment the Whole World Changed.” The live performances will be available exclusively on Read More

Today's Weather

  • Milledgeville

    Sunny intervals

    High: 54°F | Low: 32°F

The Star FM Listener Club

Join The Star FM Listener Club

Schedule

  • Focus On The Family

    5:00am - 5:30am

  • Real Life Daily

    5:30am - 6:00am

  • Brant & Sherri

    6:00am - 10:00am

    Mornings 6a-10a

  • Lisa Barry

    10:00am - 2:00pm

    Afternoons 3p-7p

Listen on the go!

Download The Star FM app to keep listening, wherever you are! It's available on Apple and Android devices.

  • Available on the App Store
  • Available on Google Play