This Is Our God (song) explained

This Is Our God
Cover:This Is Our God - Phil Wickham.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Phil Wickham
Album:I Believe
Genre:Contemporary worship music
Length:4:26
Label:Fair Trade Services
Producer:Jonathan Smith
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"This Is Our God" is a song by American contemporary Christian musician Phil Wickham. The song was released on January 13, 2023, as the lead single from Wickham's upcoming studio album, I Believe (2023).[1] Wickham co-wrote the song with Brandon Lake, Pat Barrett, and Steven Furtick.[2] Jonathan Smith produced the single.

"This Is Our God" peaked at number two on the US Hot Christian Songs chart. At the 2023 GMA Dove Awards, "This Is Our God" was nominated for the Worship Recorded Song of the Year award.[3]

Background

On January 8, 2023, Phil Wickham announced that he will release "This Is Our God" on January 13 as the lead single previewing his upcoming studio album.[4] On January 13, 2023, Phil Wickham released "This Is Our God."[5] The single comes as Wickham had received GMA Dove Awards for Worship Recorded Song of the Year with "Hymn of Heaven," Worship Album of the Year with Hymn of Heaven (2021), and Songwriter of the Year (Artist) at the 2022 ceremony, as well as 2023 Grammy Award nominations for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song for "Hymn of Heaven" and co-writing Chris Tomlin's song, "Holy Forever."[6] Wickham spoke of the song, saying "When we sing about our God, we sing about a God who loves without condition, who gives grace to the sinner, who saves the one who calls out, who pulls people out of the pit and brings them into His heavenly kingdom. This is our God. A God who saves, a God who redeems, a God who makes beauty from ashes and a God who renews. This is our manifesto. I cannot wait to sing this song with the church. This is our God."[7]

Composition

"This Is Our God" is composed in the key of C with a tempo of 80 beats per minute and a musical time signature of .[8]

Critical reception

Jonathan Andre, reviewing for 365 Days of Inspiring Media review, gave a positive remarks about the song, describing it as "something new and exciting, unique, powerful, and enjoyable," commending Wickham for making "such a powerful worship song."[9]

Awards and nominations

Awards
YearOrganizationAwardResultRef
2023GMA Dove AwardsWorship Recorded Song of the Year
2024GMA Dove AwardsSong of the Year

Commercial performance

"This Is Our God" debuted at number 15 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart dated January 28, 2023,[10] concurrently charting at 26 on the US Christian Airplay chart,[11] and number 29 on the Digital Song Sales chart,[12] dated January 28, 2023.

Music videos

Phil Wickham published the official music video for "This Is Our God" on January 13, 2023,[13] as well as the song's lyric video,[14] through YouTube.

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2023)! scope="col"
Peak
position
US Christian AC (Billboard)[15] 1

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for "This Is Our God"
Chart (2023)Position
US Christian Songs (Billboard)[16] 3
US Christian Airplay (Billboard)[17] 1
US Christian AC (Billboard)[18] 1

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormatLabelRef.
VariousJanuary 13, 2023Fair Trade Services
United StatesFebruary 24, 2023Christian radio

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Phil Wickham Premieres "This Is Our God" Off Upcoming Album - TCB . Clarks . Jessie . January 13, 2023 . The Christian Beat . January 27, 2023.
  2. Web site: This Is Our God Chords, Lyrics and Sheet Music SongSelect® . SongSelect . CCLI . January 27, 2023.
  3. 2023 GMA Dove Awards (Full Nominations List): Brandon Lake Leads – Billboard . Grein . Paul . August 9, 2023 . . September 11, 2023.
  4. Web site: Phil Wickham to Drop "This is Our God" This Friday : News : JubileeCast . Yap . Timothy . January 8, 2023 . The Christian Beat . January 27, 2023.
  5. Web site: Phil Wickham Releases New Single + Video 'This Is Our God' CCM Magazine . January 13, 2023 . . January 27, 2023.
  6. Web site: JFH News: Phil Wickham Debuts New Single, "This is Our God" Today . January 13, 2023 . Jesus Freak Hideout . January 27, 2023.
  7. Web site: Grammy Nominee Phil Wickham Debuts New Single "This Is Our God" Today Freeccm.com . Carpenter . Abby . January 13, 2023 . The Christian Beat . January 27, 2023.
  8. Web site: This Is Our God by Phil Wickham . MultiTracks . January 27, 2023.
  9. Web site: Phil Wickham – This is Our God (Single) 365 Days Of Inspiring Media . Andre . Jonathan . January 17, 2023 . 365 Days of Inspiring Media . January 27, 2023.
  10. Hot Christian Songs - Billboard . January 25, 2023 . . January 27, 2023.
  11. Christian Airplay – Billboard . January 25, 2023 . . January 27, 2023.
  12. Digital Song Sales - Billboard . January 25, 2023 . . January 27, 2023.
  13. Web site: Phil Wickham - This Is Our God (Official Music Video) - YouTube . January 13, 2023 . . January 27, 2023.
  14. Web site: Phil Wickham - This Is Our God (Official Lyric Video) - YouTube . January 13, 2023 . . January 27, 2023.
  15. Phil Wickham Chart History (Christian AC Songs) . . May 23, 2023.
  16. Web site: Hot Christian Songs – Billboard . . Year-End Chart . February 7, 2024.
  17. Web site: Christian Airplay Songs – Billboard . . Year-End Chart . February 7, 2024.
  18. Web site: Christian AC Airplay Songs – Billboard . . Year-End Chart . February 7, 2024.

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