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Joseph Habedank on Adapting Methods to Reach a Broader Audience

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JEFF TURNER

Southern gospel music continues to evolve, offering a spectrum of styles from deeply traditional to more progressive sounds. Joseph Habedank, known for leaning toward the progressive side, recently discussed the direction of his latest project, Autobiography, in a conversation with gospel legend Gerald Wolfe.

While Habedank’s sound may have evolved, his core message remains unchanged. “Yeah, I was just talking to Gerald yesterday about, you know, we don’t change our message ever, but we do change our method,” Habedank shared. He emphasized the need for adapting approaches to reach a diverse audience, saying, “The Bible talks about this… preach the gospel to every creature, not just, you know, young people, old people, middle-aged people, not just Americans, everybody.”

This shift in method has proven successful for Habedank, who has witnessed significant growth in his ministry. “So far, especially in the past year, we’ve watched just amazing growth and we’re so grateful, so grateful for that,” he said.

With Autobiography, Habedank continues to balance the timeless message of gospel with a fresh, progressive sound, aiming to reach listeners from all walks of life.

Texas Gospel Canada Top 30 – October 2024

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DAVID INGRAM

Welcome to the Texas Gospel Canada Top 30 Songs of October! This list is meticulously compiled based on the actual number of plays each song received in the previous month (September.) The Texas Gospel Top 30 is proudly submitted to top Southern Gospel publications including The Singing News and SGNScoops.

1 There’s A Hole In The Heart – Nelons – Daywind/New Day
2 Red Words – Erwins – StowTown/Provident-Sony
3 It Won’t Be Long – Poet Voices – StowTown/Provident-Sony
4 Praying For The Prodigal – Kingsmen – Horizon/Crossroads
5 Take All Of Me – 3 Heath Brothers – Horizon/Crossroads
6 Your Healing Is On The Way – Greater Vision – Daywind/New Day
7 Covered – Jim & Melissa Brady – Daywind/New Day
8 You Have Always Been My Shepherd – Legacy Five – StowTown/Provident-Sony
9 Shoulder To Shoulder – Chitans – Horizon/Crossroads
10 I’ll Get Over It – Endless Highway – Sonlite/Crossroads
11 Fall Into Place – Jeff & Sheri Easter – Gaither Music/Capitol Christian
12 Storms I Never See – Peach Goldman – StowTown/Provident-Sony
13 He Made A Way – Whisnants – Independent
14 Until Prayer Changes Me – Kingdom Heirs – Sonlite/Crossroads
15 Walk On Water – Crabb Family – Daywind/New Day
16 He Sent Him For Me – Inspirations – Horizon/Crossroads
17 There Is – Hyssongs – ARS/New Day
18 Be Ready – Karen Peck & New River – Daywind/New Day
19 Sheltered In The Arms Of God – Kim Hopper – Daywind/New Day
20 Come And See – Mylon Hayes Family – Independent
21 Jeans And Jesus – The Sound – New Day Records/New Day
22 Wasted Words – Craguns – ARS/New Day
23 Middle Of Nowhere – Southbound – Daywind/New Day
24 After All – Mark Trammell Quartet – Crimson Road
25 Why Wouldn’t I Run – Lee Park Worship – Vital Records/New Day
26 Blood Bought Child Of The King – Exodus – Independent
27 Breaking Boundaries – Sunday Drive – StowTown/Provident-Sony
28 Jesus 1 Death 0 – TrueSong – Daywind/New Day
29 When God Dips His Pen Of Love In My Heart – Phillips & Banks – Independent
30 Man On The Middle Cross – Scotty Inman (with Jason Crabb and Charlotte Ritchie) –
Daywind/New Day

Exciting Performers Announced for 55th Dove Awards

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JEFF TURNER

The 55th Annual DOVE AWARDS is set to be a star-studded event, and the first round of performers has already been announced. Among those confirmed to take the stage is Southern Gospel artist Joseph Habedank. This year’s awards ceremony, which will air exclusively on TBN and TBN+ on Friday, October 4th, promises to be an exciting evening with performances from an array of renowned Christian music artists, including CeCe Winans, Crowder, Frank Forrest, Maverick City Music with Naomi Raine, Natalie Grant, and Tauren Wells. With the event already sold out, fans are eagerly anticipating an unforgettable night of worship and celebration.

For Habedank, this performance holds a special significance. Reflecting on the announcement, he shared his excitement:

“Well, I gotta be honest, this week has been pretty amazing. I turned thirty-nine years old on Monday, and then on Tuesday morning, a day after my thirty-ninth birthday, it was announced that I’ll be performing at the DOVE AWARDS on October the first. It’ll air, I think, later that week, and I’m so, so excited.”

Habedank is no stranger to the DOVE AWARDS stage, having performed several times in the past. However, this year stands out to him for a particular reason.

“I’ve gotten to sing on the DOVE AWARDS four or five times, actually one time with Reba McEntire, and that was a huge honor. But this time in particular is special because I’m getting to do a full song, my own song, and I’m getting to use a full band with full production. And I am so honored.”

His gratitude and sense of responsibility for representing his genre at such a high-profile event are evident.

“Thank you to the GMA. I cannot express how grateful and honored and humbled I am, and I hope that I represent our genre well.”

Audiences tuning in can expect to see Habedank performing his song “Jesus Walked In,” featuring Chris Blue, bringing a powerful moment to the evening’s festivities. As the countdown to the DOVE AWARDS begins, excitement builds for what will surely be a night to remember.

Debra Perry & Jaidyn’s Call takes #1 on this month’s top-30 list

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Jeff Turner, Jr.

Here are the top 30 songs on Texas Gospel Canada based on number of plays in the month of May.

Congratulations to Debra Perry & Jaidyn’s Call for having our number one song!

1 At The End of Every Prayer – Debra Perry & Jaidyn’s Call – Daywind
2 God of a second chance – The Hoppers – Heritage
3 Waiting For Me – TrueSong – Daywind
4 Take me to the water – Lauren, Amber & Kenna – Crossroads
5 What I Don’t Know What To Do, Jesus Does – Mark Bishop – Crossroads
6 You made the mountain – The Williamsons – Family Music Group
7 There Is A Name – LeFevre Quartet – Daywind
8 Love remembers – Master’s Voice – HeyYall!
9 Come On In – Kingdom Heirs – Crossroads
10 My God – Scotty Inman – Daywind
11 Heaven’s Getting Sweeter Each Day – Kristen Bearfield (with Darin & Brooke Aldridge) – Thoroughbred Records
12 Where You Walked – Lauren Talley – Crossroads
13 He Bought Me – Anthem Edition – Crossroads
14 Living Water Bread of Life – Ben Rochester Family – Crossroads
15 Like Jesus Can – Taranda Greene – StowTown
16 Dear Heavenly Father – 11th Hour – Crossroads
17 Forgiven – Joseph Habedank – Daywind
18 He Pilot’s My Ship – Tribute Quartet – Daywind
19 Front Porch Sittin – Zane & Donna King – StowTown
20 In God’s Time – Jordan Family Band – ARS/New Day
21 Stand In The Storm – Booth Brothers – StowTown/Provident-Sony
22 When I Lift Up My Head – High Road – Daywind
23 He’s got the victory – The Siler Family – Heritage
24 Ever Since – 3 Heath Brothers – Crossroads
25 You Have Always Been My Shepherd – Legacy Five – StowTown
26 Made a Mess – Tim Menzies – Daywind
27 When They Call My Name – Mark Trammell Quartet – Crimson Road
28 Middle of nowhere – Southbound – Daywind
29 Back To The Garden – Erwins – StowTown/Provident-Sony
30 Heaven is Happening – Guardians – Daywind

Does Matthew tell us to be violent as we proclaim the Gospel?

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Floyd Rogers – Texas Gospel Volunteer, Christian writer

Matthew 11:12 NASB:   12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has been treated violently, and violent men take it by force.  

The 11th Chapter of Matthew uses a phrase that may be misleading to our modern ear. I think it’s something that can lead to a gross misunderstanding caused by the limitation of human language and translation. The 12th verse tells us the kingdom of Heaven has been treated violently, and violent men take it by force. Is this verse advocating physical violence? All scripture must be understood within context, and a reader of any English Bible needs to consider translation of language and the differences in which people spoke in Jesus’ time from modern ways of saying things. So, let’s start with what is being said around this verse.

Matthew had just told his apostles that their words would not be received well by some.  They would be called up for judgement and even relatives would rise up against those who proclaimed Jesus’ words.  He said he did not bring peace, but a sword. I believe this is a metaphor to describe the resistance some would give. Now we see Jesus speaking of John who was in prison for preaching the Gospel without compromise. John did not use a passive or timid approach to preach. He went so far as to speak against Herod Antipas, the ruler of Galilee, because Herod had taken his brother’s wife as his own. Though John and the other apostles did not use physical aggression, they forcefully moved forward in proclaiming word of Jesus. I believe this is Jesus’ point. If he advocated physical violence then why later does Matthew tell us Jesus rebuked Peter for using a sword telling him, “…those who take up the sword will perish by the sword”?

Context tells us Jesus did not advocate violence. It also shows us Matthew uses metaphors of physical violence to drive home his point.  With this in mind it seems Matthew 11:12 doesn’t tell us to be violent, but stresses the urgency to preach the Gospel, and the need for a vigorous pursuit of the Kingdom of Heaven.

What are your thoughts?

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