I had the privilege of going to the 2017 Passion Conference this year in Atlanta, Georgia with 50,000 other college students. On February 17, Passion released all of the music that was played. I thought it only fitting to share with you some of my favorite songs that were sung, and that have been stuck in my head ever since. If you are between the ages of eighteen and twenty-five, I recommend attending this conference at least one time in your life. If you are NOT between these ages, you can still be a part of this awesome experience by volunteering to be a Door Holder. For more information, go to Passion’s website!
Your life will be changed forever. You will cry. You will feel the presence of God in a room that is filled with students your age, just wanting to know more about the God we serve. Wanting to know more about what it is like to follow Him; to really know Him.
1. I Ran Out of that Grave by Passion Band
This is one of my all-time favorite songs from Passion, the reason why I put it in the number one spot. Go listen to it and you will know why.
2. Forgiven by Crowder
This song by Crowder had already been out, but I heard it for the first time at Passion. It is so beautiful, and it will make you cry.
3. Glorious Day by Passion Band ft. Kristian Stanfill
This song had the whole Georgia Dome clapping along. It’s one of those songs that makes you naturally jump up and down, and scream it from the top of your lungs.
4. Worthy of Your Name by Passion Band
Because Jesus is worthy, so worthy, and deserves all of our praise. This was the last song sung at Passion 2017. I cried.
5. How Great is Your Love for Us by Passion Band ft. Kristian Stanfill
This is one of those songs that the lyrics are so simple, yet so powerful.
6. Worthy of Every Song (Build My Life) by Passion Band ft. Brett Younker
The lyrics of this song speak so much truth!
7. This We Know by Passion Band ft. Kristian Stanfill
The lyrics speak such reassuring words.
8. Something in the Water by Carrie Underwood
Yes, you heard me correctly, Carrie Underwood. She made a guest appearance and it was unbelievable. David Crowder was singing one of his songs, and then all of a sudden this really high voice started singing. I had my eyes open at the time and I saw Carrie Underwood come into focus on the big screen. I immediately freaked out and turned to my friend Hanna standing next to me, we both freaked out – and about that same time all 50,000 of us freaked out.
9. Good Good Father by Chris Tomlin
This song may also seem like it is overplayed, but I don’t care. Its message and everything about it make it a song that I will be playing forever.
10. How He Loves/Come as You Are by David Crowder
This song was sung at Passion with a lot of string instruments, go look up the live version, it is beautiful.
Honorable Mentions:
Oceans by Hillsong United
Of course Hillsong United always makes an appearance at this conference, and of course they have to play Oceans. This song is SO overplayed, and from being in a worship band for more than five years, I would know. However, you have not fully experienced this song until it is being sung by 50,000 people in the Georgia Dome.
