JEFF TURNER

In a recent interview with Texas Gospel, Ernie Haas shared about his musical journey and his song You’ll Find Him There. The single is featured on the Ernie Haas and Signature Sound project Live in Memphis. Originally written in 2016 for the Clear Skies project, the song was created by Haas, Joel Lindsay, and Wayne Hahn. Despite being part of a successful album, it did not receive much focus at the time. Haas explained that the new recording allowed the song to fit better within its spiritual context, reflecting the heritage of Southern Gospel music.

Haas mentioned that many industry professionals thought the song must have come from one of the old-time Gospel groups. “A lot of the industry people are reaching out to us saying, where’d you find that song? Thinking that maybe I had it on an old cathedrals or statesman recording, and I’m and I was happy to smile and say, you know, the Lord gave us that song, and I’m glad that you like it!”

He appreciates the positive response and enjoys sharing that it is an original song. He added that some listeners prefer old songs and often request new music with a timeless quality. He finds it rewarding to see You’ll Find Him There achieving that goal.

The song is inspired by a well-known Old Testament passage where Elijah hears God’s voice as a still, small sound rather than in dramatic natural events. Haas said this story guided the message of the song, which encourages listeners to pause and listen for God amid life’s chaos.

“God is a gentleman,” Haas noted. “He’ll never scream at you. Love is always calling in a whisper, and you have to be still to hear it.”

Haas also discussed the songwriting process. He finds joy in collaborating with trusted colleagues like Lindsay and Hahn. For him, the process of creating something new with supportive partners is meaningful. After completing a song, he often shares it with his wife, Lisa, whose feedback helps him gauge how it might connect with a broader audience. He values her honest and constructive input.

Haas noted that life’s distractions and overwhelming noise can make it hard for people to hear God. He compared this to biblical accounts where Peter lost focus during a storm, looking at the waves instead of Christ. The song’s message is about finding peace in God’s presence, even during difficult times. Haas believes that challenges help people grow spiritually, focusing on Christ rather than personal comfort.

Haas concluded by emphasising that the goal of the song is to help listeners connect with Christ. He described the result of faith as a personal relationship with God, where both the believer and God are content together. “I need help. And the end result is Christ Himself, our hope, our glory. The end result isn’t what we think we need in life. We are very needy people, but the end result is Christ Himself, the still small voice, love himself, looking at us and us looking at him, and together, we are happy.”

You’ll Find Him There aims to encourage reflection and faith in a world filled with distractions.