A Songwriting Conversation with Phil Wickham & Brian Johnson

[@DKFilms]

0:00 Introduction 2:14 "Living Hope" 9:58 "Christ Is Risen" 12:05 "Battle Belongs" 17:34 "Hymn of Heaven" (song at 22:08) 26:44 "God of Revival" 28:18 "His Name Is Jesus" 31:01 "Where I'm Standing Now" 32:30 "We Praise You"

[@RyanChu45]

thank you

[@RealityVentura]

Not all heroes wear capes 👏🏼

[@adonisavila1356]

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[@adonisavila1356]

Qweruftyyuuiiooqqxx♥️

[@aidanhodes4839]

Know what the into song is when Phil is playing the keyboard?

[@furrymonkeything]

"Living hope". Is like our anthem in our Church in England 🇬🇧🎸. We love it 😃

[@Whitehawkvisionfilms]

Y'all need to sit in the same room more often than every decade guys!

[@mikelivingston7954]

Far from boring. Watching you two conversate about songs, songwriting and the process is amazing. I have 2 daughters, 6 & 8, and Living Hope has been my eldest daughters favourite worship song since we first heard it in 2019. I'm 36, I've only been going to church, attending Sunday services at Kings Church International UK and listening to worship music since December 2018 and it has transformed my life. Finding Christ, going Church and worship music has saved me. 😩🙌🏽❤️🙏🏽 Hallelujah Amen Thank you God!

[@chitmayathapa6154]

Blessed by both of you Phil Wickham and Brian Johnson ;)

[@jeremiahhardin4453]

I led worship for 11 years. It was a highlight of my life to be used by God in that capacity. I don't really sing or play my guitar anymore. I truly appreciate Phil Wickham and Brian Johnson for writing such awesome songs. I would love to be able to attend a song writing and worship leading conference with these 2 guys.

[@brandonharper6770]

As a worship songwriter I really enjoyed getting to see an inside look at your songs! Love you guys!

[@TimNewman1]

Hey Brandon, email me [e-mail]. Don’t know why but I feel to connect!

[@xaviercarrion5966]

These guys are so funny together lolllll

[@Ironworthstriking]

My guy Phil still rockin' the 2006 haircut.

[@macminia_anton]

I don’t think his hair looks like that in 2006, maybe in 2010, But his hair is amazing

[@glorysutnga3744]

Look it's not about his hairstyle but I like his songs and his good heart

[@adamstewart247]

Best Worship leader hair winner every year

[@JovelynSatinitigan]

MY Favorite singers of Christian music. Your songs give me strength. Love u two ♥♥♥ From the Philippines

[@chloe3024]

I love it when they both sing together.

[@snowwolf-xt6071]

The battle belongs to you! And ever fear I lay at your feet I sing through the night oh Yah the battle belongs to you!!! Finish it! Keep it going!

[@ricknedrow7709]

I’ve been a Christian nearly 50 years, but rarely has a tune blessed me as a much as “Living Hope.” Thank you, brothers, for allowing the H.S. to craft that one on your hearts.

[@lionness3323]

I feel the same about Living Hope. It is an amazing song and he sings so well, so full of fire for God.

[@mely260]

High school??

[@ricknedrow7709]

=Holy Spirit

[@loulollio]

Thanks for sharing so much. I live in Encinitas and I am a Worshipper and Songwriter. Blessings, Lou

[@paalnuandphoebesianhung8234]

My favourite singers and songwriters

[@WorshipwithMeena]

Thanks for sharing this! 😍 You guys are two insanely amazing writers I look up to! 💕God bless you both! 🙏😇

[@stevensmaradiaga2444]

Saludos desde Nicaragua Phil💖

[@mrswestin9448]

“Jesus gave me this song in a dream… and you’re like, give it back.” 😂😂 I’m dying! Love these real conversations.

[@brutesport]

You are my favorite artist in the Christian community

[@melvaladaona4654]

wow wonderful...smiling at the same time watching.

[@juddboster530]

The harmony is awesome, good job gents.

[@JaronAndrew]

well that was nice. very encouraging! thx phil and brian

[@JohnTurri]

@33:15 when Phil mimics Matt hahaha. Such a great video; loved seeing 2 giants in worship songwriting share in such a vulnerable and unpolished way. As a writer who looks up to you both, I feel super encouraged. Much love to you guys.

[@jackprice7828]

Being a worship leader for over 40 years of my life it's inspiring to hear the two of you and get a glimpse of how songs are born. We are blessed by the gifts from God you share with the body of Christ.

[@graemebridges]

Phil and Brian have been such an inspiration to me and my church, I will be eternally grateful! God bless from Scotland!!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@etiquetteconnoisseur6184]

I fully enjoy your music. Blessings.

[@justinl5182]

Pure joy to see you guys find such joy in one another.

[@stefanyalfredo647]

Dios les bendiga soy de Panamá.

[@enaugle1]

Thank you so much for sharing!!!!

[@ethanweatherly6026]

Phil and Brian need to make a podcast together

[@JaronAndrew]

yup

[@Estherhyej]

"And on that day, we join the resurrection We stand beside the heroes of the faith With one voice, a thousand generations Sing "Worthy is the lamb who was slain "Forever He shall reign" Just wanted to let you know that this song really touched and healed my heart. Few months ago, my mom recently went to be with the Lord after decades of battling with cancer. I truly believe she is one of those heroes of the faith, singing and dancing before the Lord... as she did in heaven. My mom is a praying, dancing warrior of God. Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful song to us. To God all the glory!

[@NatalieNichols_]

I love your songs! Always so amazing

[@shirleymiller6334]

Special to hear you two ! A blessing!

[@lionness3323]

I write songs. I'm working on getting em published. I don't play any instrument. (I can't even whistle) 😅but I love what God gave me.

[@dagman85]

I loved this! Thanks for sharing some of the stories and your process. I think the co-writing practice is a kingdom practice, and God reserves some of His best ideas for collaborative writing partnerships like what you are modeling. Thanks for sticking with it and letting us benefit from your joint creativity!

[@levirphillips]

Thanks for filming this - really important for other songwriters to hear the real talk and the stories behind the lyrics!

[@dominickrodriguez9905]

This is a video I didn’t know I needed, thank you guys!

[@RealityVentura]

What a rad conversation this was! Thank you for sharing 🙌🏼

[@adridelarosaj]

Beautiful. Thank you for sharing these memories and what your songwriting journey is like. Just beautiful.

[@theofficialweshaney]

This is so special. Thank you for your openness.

[@PremieetwinsJnJfamilyadventure]

Wow how wonderful

[@jeffdavenport8104]

As a worship song writer (with dozens of songs listed on CCLI), it's nice to know that even the best worship songwriters of our generation labor over their writing process too.

[@andyspurlin9165]

Hymn of heaven 22 minutes.

[@reginagardiner3558]

This was super helpful for every creative mind listening. Thank you!!!

[@JoeyRichardsonMusic]

Yo, great great great job. It was relieving hearing Brian say he couldn’t finish a good song by himself when he was younger. I understand that struggle! 😂 It must be awesome to have such Godly friends to write and bounce ideas off of. Thankful for you guys.

[@Bookreader_7]

That's me right now lol

[@stefancarriman5450]

Super encouraging, thank you for doing this,

[@melinza5417]

Thank you for stewarding faithfully.

[@BritneyChristianMusic]

Thanks guys! Y’all are my two FAVORITE male voices and writers out there and it’s inspiring to hear from both of you. Lots of food for thought! Love the idea of continuing to write and rewrite even after you’ve already “debuted” it. I had it happen on Easter this year where I really felt like the Lord gave me a song for that morning with those people and it just really didn’t have the effect I was imagining it would, but it’s encouraging to think about not giving up on it and exploring ways to continue writing it with improved ideas!

[@goshenmusicllc]

Love this ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥✝️

[@oleksandrkostikin]

Thank you! So good!

[@ezekieldressen223]

If satan reminds you of your past, remind him of his future.

[@karly6025]

I actually enjoyed the cheeky guy banter more than anything else! My takeaway is songwriting is WORK and don’t settle for less than amazing!

[@vivianday3610]

It is.....encouraging, insightful. Thank you truly. Thank you to God for bringing me to spending this time with you and Brian Johnson,...for the first time becoming introduced to Brian Johnson; would hear of him in space and time at home in San Juan Capistrano, Ca.

[@mebanjoplyngdoh8361]

Love u man

[@Frednsue77]

Very helpful! Thank you!

[@srhfbfhdhjdkdb11]

Good job may God bless you all

[@cassieclayton9911]

Ah man! I’m right there with the pile of unfinished songs. It’s like playing mix-n-match with verses and choruses.

[@benjohnstonmusic5131]

Really great stuff guys! Appreciate seeing into the process 👊🏻🔥

[@brucerose3672]

Hey Phill, the phrase that you said, “back porch worship” @ 18:25 ignited something in me this morning. And I just wrote a song from the perspective of me sitting in a rocking chair and worshiping with my guitar on the back porch. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@EttieneJosua]

Awesome 🔥🔥

[@The300ZXGuru]

dude your lick about now we are royalty was one of the best phrases ever is a christian song. but i did love FFHs song that spoke onr f these days im gonna see my savior face to face. awesome

[@peterrossi3349]

It’s true never settle

[@FirstNameLastName-pg3pi]

i saw the name brian johnson and thought this was a conversation between Phil and the dude from AC/DC

[@joshcapers8185]

Something I just realized is that my two audition songs to become a worship leader were battle belongs and God of revival. Just thought that was pretty funny that I sang two of y’all’s songs

[@calebrcrawford]

Love those Common Project Achilles Lows.

[@ethantanatsiwasesedza8305]

As an upcoming and aspiring worshipping leader, I found this to be so enriching and enlightening. Praise be to God for the Grace He has placed upon your lives and how He is using you to encourage the Saints. Much love for you my brothers . Grace and Peace be with you always 🙌🏿🌠

[@jigisfilipinokitchen704]

🙏❤️

[@meganmyers521]

I have dreams to

[@normagarcia8676]

❤️❤️❤️

[@superblondeDotOrg]

"God Is Dead" - Black Sabbath now That is a good song.

[@lukasszalbot1636]

Wow bro wow. If God is dead then he was alive, he was alive and his name is Jesus and he is humanities only saviour. He lived and died on the cross for my sin and your sin and if you humble yourself he will save you from your wicked ways. I don't know why your on here, I don't even know why I am here to be honest, but i am here to tell you that God sees everything, he knows everything he is sovereign. You say God is dead, well I am here to say that Jesus is Lord and no matter whether you say it in this lifetime or the next you WILL say it. Read the Bible, even if you want to read the part when Jesus dies but read what Christ did for us. I have not heard that song and whether or not it is a good song or not I do not know nor care because I am a child of God not because of anything I did but because my God died for me. Jesus is the Son of God. Bless you my friend and may God deliver you from the evil one. Let the Lord lead you, amen.

[@lukasszalbot1636]

Oh and just to Let you know God is alive, Jesus is alive, no matter what you believe.

[@sergeyaltukh]

Добрый день. Thanks

[@MattLeFaitMusic]

S O L I D G O L D !

[@Hope.Asiimwe]

Destiny helpers...❤

[@Iruini626]

Hey Phil, How was your audio setup for this session? were there any condensers behind the camera to pick up the guitars? They sound so good without any preamp plugged in!

[@wendycarranza2630]

Can someone explain to me what a song start is?

[@aprilmariedevito2619]

Switch the number 45 around and there I am.

[@aprilmariedevito2619]

Old enough to be both your mama

[@ericquezada3955]

💪🏋️‍♂️✨💯

[@joelmoore886]

Thank you so much for this! What is the best way to get your original worship music out to the public beyond the four walls of your church? I believe God has given me a number of worship songs that can lead others to a closer relationship with Him. I am in the process of recording them in a local studio but I don’t really know how to make them accessible to other churches, worship leaders, etc. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!!!

[@cindyruiz7434]

Word of God says in his word you Do not tattoo your Body YOU LOSE YOUR BLESSING THEE HOLY SPIRIT AMEN from the House of God Amen

[@ejgj8894]

I think one thing the secular music industry has over Christian music industry is there’s no way for Christian song writers to submit their songs to artists or churches. Imagine how many other Phil Wickham’s Are out there waiting for their message to be heard and there’s no way to deliver that

[@mmuniz5135]

Anyone know that little intro song he was singing?

[@naohtrevor5340]

Which intro. I mean in what seconds?

[@mmuniz5135]

The first 10 seconds when he's playing piano

[@naohtrevor5340]

@@mmuniz5135 idk too friend. Maybe a new song 😉🔥

[@aprilmariedevito2619]

I wish I were 45 lol

[@joshgoodloe4830]

nice

[@Luke.H]

Can anyone tell me what type of guitar Brian’s holding?? I just can’t tell but I love it’s sound.

[@jacobbudean1809]

Might be a Taylor mini type

[@victorialuna7941]

i started writing a song i need help finishing it

[@meganmyers521]

I know him

[@ryanashleyofficial]

what guitar was brian using?

[@nmoses5194]

Can you think of 22, maybe 25, ways in which you might know "who" this is, texting you right now? (I listen to your song lyrics) 6:22am

[@nmoses5194]

Suggestion? For your score, with the magic lyrics you're looking for? Try shouting it with A MIGHTY ROAR! Pouring ALL your heart into it, like Water. Step up the tempo, like you're pounding forth, on the front lines of battle. Try using names like "YHWH" & "Yashua" rather than "god" or "lord" (which even pagan gods use these 2 titles). Addressing Someone by Their personal Name, makes it more respectful & intimate, & moves Their heart WAY MORE! Like? "Next level" power. You reach a new level deeper in Their heart, you impact Them to feel "tickled pink" about you. Music is all about the way you make Someone feel💓😍.

[@bonniestreets6009]

Phil, Do you or Brian ever write music for another person's Poem?

[@hazelmadayag911]

hiii phil, i hope you notice me, and by the way it's my 18 birthday ❤️

[@tylerheulett4070]

Happy 18th birthday, Hy Xel. 😄🥳

[@hazelmadayag911]

thankyouuuuu

[@georgeharizopoulos6184]

Happy Birthday Beautiful, count your blessing everyday.😍😍🙏🙏

[@hazelmadayag911]

thankyouuuuu georgeeee❤️

[@georgeharizopoulos6184]

@@hazelmadayag911 You are very welcome beautiful young lady.You absolutely deserve it.

[@user-bf1wi2ff4b]

한국어 자막해주세요.. 아영어 공부좀할껄

[@samruth240]

Taylor is the worship leader guitar... Lol

[@ethanhermsey]

I was hoping for a songwriting conversation, but its a conversation about songwriting.. :/

[@stewiegreen]

Little disappointed ... I was hoping it was going to be Brian Johnson of AC/DC...

[@angelanowak5448]

Bethel church has no biblical foundation - run run run!!!

[@addport]

Would love to see how big the Bidens are compared to these two.

[@hazelmadayag911]

1st 😭

[@KtG7358]

I loved Phil Wickham's songs but the fact that he is so closely associated with Bethel and all other false churches more than the other good ones makes me now stop listening to his covers and other stuff.

[@petersherwood202]

Same here. Really unfortunate. Hope it doesn’t spread to Shane and Shane

[@KtG7358]

@@petersherwood202 exactly man! one of my favorite bands right now is Shane and Shane and hope no other Gospel Centered bands don't get corrupted!

[@aleksey6151]

It is unfortunate that so many amazing Christian artists get associated with bad churches. I think we can still enjoy these songs because of Christian liberty but I wouldn't feel too comfortable singing them in a Church service

[@HEMACHANDRANA]

@@KtG7358 Can u explain more about this band Shane and Shane? I've heard 1/2 songs of theirs before and wanna know more, since many I've heard have said they are Biblical in writing

[@KtG7358]

@@HEMACHANDRANA so Shane and Shane is an upcoming totally gospel-centered band and you can see them quoting scripture and teaching too before their live songs. I would suggest anyone, check out their songs and see to yourself if any band is gospel-centered and right now Shane and Shane are my favorite band.

[@carm383]

Bethel Church practices New Age Occultism. It's a bummer Phil has associated himself with their music 😞

[@barbarabeavon2947]

So so sad he has done that. A beautiful Christian being bamboozled. Phil who stick with the true Gospel and shun, Bethel, Hillsong, New Age, Elevation and Jesus Culture. God loves you Phil.

[@nrcarl00]

Yeah sad he associates himself with Bethel :(

[@carm383]

@jesusfreak They do "Angel card readings" which is pretty much like tarot card readings. Jen Johnson's daughters have posted about the Enneagram which originated from an Islamic Mystic and is very New Age. They have members that do "grave soakings". They have people rolling around, twitching, acting "drunk in the spirit" which is just straight up demonic in their church. This is not the Holy Spirit, but a demonic counterfeit called Kundalini spirit. The manifestations are exactly what Hindu's experience which is what the kundalini spirit is. Please do your own research. You can even find a video about an ex-member of their School of Supernatural Ministry where she gives her testimony about what she experienced in this school. Bill Johnson has also written a book "The Physics of Heaven" which is straight up New Age.