If You Love That… Try This 🎧

If You Love That… Try This 🎧

  • Ed
  • February 24, 2026
  • 5 minutes

A Christian Music Guide Based on What You Already Listen To

Let’s be honest.

Most of us don’t search for music by genre — we search by vibe.
We want something that matches the mood. The gym. The late-night drive. The heartbreak. The “I need motivation right now” moment.

And sometimes people assume Christian music is just one sound — soft, slow, Sunday-morning-only.

It’s not.

If you’ve never explored faith-based music because you thought it wouldn’t match your playlists, this guide is for you. Here’s a starting point based on what you already love.

🎤 If You Love: Drake, J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar

Try: Christian Hip-Hop with depth

If you appreciate introspective bars, storytelling, and faith-meets-real-life honesty, check out:

  • Lecrae – Vulnerable, thoughtful, and culturally aware.
  • Andy Mineo – Clever lyricism with humor and heart.
  • KB – Intense, passionate, and bold.

This isn’t “watered down rap.” It wrestles with doubt, justice, purpose, identity — all of it.

🎸 If You Love: Coldplay, Imagine Dragons, OneRepublic

Try: Big, atmospheric worship and alt-pop

You like anthems. Emotional builds. Stadium energy.

  • Hillsong UNITED – Expansive, cinematic soundscapes.
  • for KING & COUNTRY – Dramatic, polished pop-rock.
  • Switchfoot – Alt-rock legends with thoughtful lyrics.

Same epic feel — but centered on hope and transcendence.

🎧 If You Love: Billie Eilish, Lana Del Rey, Phoebe Bridgers

Try: Moody, honest, vulnerable Christian indie

You’re drawn to atmosphere. Raw emotion. Songs that sit with sadness.

  • John Mark McMillan – Poetic and reflective.
  • Gable Price and Friends – Indie with spiritual depth.
  • Sarah Sparks – Honest and contemplative.

Faith music doesn’t ignore pain. It processes it.

🎶 If You Love: Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Adele

Try: Story-driven Christian pop

If you love narrative songwriting and emotional honesty:

  • Lauren Daigle – Soulful, powerful vocals.
  • Anne Wilson – Country-pop storytelling.
  • Tasha Layton – Uplifting and relatable.

You’ll find heartbreak, redemption, healing — but with hope threaded through it.

🎚 If You Love: EDM, House, or Electronic Pop

Try: Worship with energy

  • Capital Kings – EDM meets faith.
  • Social Club Misfits – Upbeat, party-energy hip-hop.
  • Matthew Parker – Danceable electronic worship.

Yes — you can praise God and still want a drop.

🎸 If You Love: Paramore, Fall Out Boy, Early 2000s Alt

Try: Christian rock that still hits

  • Skillet – Hard rock with conviction.
  • Thousand Foot Krutch – High-energy alternative rock.
  • Relient K – Pop-punk with heart.

Faith doesn’t mean losing edge.

Why Explore Christian Music at All?

Because music shapes us.

It reinforces what we believe about:

  • Identity
  • Love
  • Success
  • Pain
  • Hope

You don’t have to delete your entire playlist overnight. This isn’t about guilt. It’s about expansion.

What if the same beats you love could also:

  • Remind you you’re not alone
  • Point you toward purpose
  • Speak life instead of despair

There’s more variety than you think. More honesty than you expect. More artistry than you’ve probably been told.

Start with one artist. One song. One playlist.

You might be surprised what resonates.