Good Music: Brett Younker

Gotta tell you about my good friend Brett Younker and his first record, This is Life. About a year ago, Todd Fields, the veteran worship leader at North Point, called to tell me about Brett and to give his high recommendation not just of Brett the worship leader but Brett the Jesus-follower. After getting to know Brett, I see what Todd saw - a gifted musician who's heart burns to follow and honor Jesus.

From poppy grooves to raw acoustic to fist in the air rock, this album has it all when it comes to sound. The one constant is Brett's solid, unique vocals and honest lyrics. Brett says about the album, "I hope these songs point you to know God a little bit more and give you peace wherever you are. I hope they offer you life." Mission accomplished.

My personal favorite is "Savior of the World." I've heard Brett lead this song twice and loved it the first time I heard it. The chorus is right on...

You're the hope for the hurting
Life to the dying
Jesus, Savior of the World

You give grace to the broken
And peace to the searching
Jesus, Savior of the World

Brett regularly leads worship at North Point and Encounter, a weekly environment in Auburn. AL. He also travels around to lead in various venues. In fact, he'll be in Columbia TONIGHT leading at Columbia Metro. If you're smart, you'll be there. :-)

In all seriousness I love this record. No doubt these songs communicate that Jesus is life, and Brett's a believable storyteller because he is living it. Check it out on iTunes...you won't be disappointed.

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[Lynn Scarbrough]

Brett lead worship at Brown's Bridge Community Church on Mother's Day and we all fell in love with him. Hope he will be back to lead for us again. God is pleased with his talent.