In the ancient world, something extraordinary happened when God's people gathered to worship Him. It was more than just singing; it was a declaration, a proclamation, a time to fully embody praise to God for who He is and what He has done. In fact, in the Psalms, seven Hebrew words are translated into the English word?praise, each of which represents a different aspect of what it means to truly praise God.
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Engage with praise in a new way through Old Testament and New Testament understandings of worship, develop a deeper level of faith, and rejoice in God’s goodness with Holy Roar.
Want to dive deeper? Enhance your experience with the companion study guide, Holy Roar Bible Study Guide, for an in-depth look at worship and applicable steps to deeper your practice of praise.
With over 8 billion career global streams and 12 million albums sold, 21 #1 radio singles, 31 top ten hits (more than any other Christian artist), a Grammy Award, 30 Dove Awards, and the recipient of both BMI and ASCAP Songwriter of the Year, Chris?Tomlin is among the most well-known and influential artists in music. His songs include “How Great Is Our God,” “Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone),” “Good Good Father,” and “Holy Forever,” to name a few. TIME magazine heralded Chris Tomlin as the “most often sung artist in the world” as his music has inspired and uplifted generations of believers. It is estimated that each week 20–30 million people sing one of his songs in worship. He also cowrote the bestselling children’s book, Good Good Father. More than anything, Chris loves being a husband to Lauren and a father to Ashlyn, Madison, and Elle.
Originally from Australia, Darren Whitehead founded Church of the City in Nashville, Tennessee, in 2013. He is the author of the bestselling books Holy Roar (coauthored with Chris Tomlin) and The Digital Fast. He holds both his master’s and doctorate degrees in ministry, with his dissertation research focusing on Millennial engagement in the Western church. He lives with his wife, Brandy, and their three daughters in Nashville, Tennessee.