Throughout 2022, there have been many songs that have sung their way into our hearts, strengthening us in our low moments and giving us a platform to praise from in our best moments. Some songs have stuck in our heads more than others, compelling us to replay them again and again because of how meaningful they are to us. Join us as we look back at 10 unforgettable songs on Air1 this year!
“How You Love Me” - Patrick Mayberry
Kicking off our list is the most played song of the year, Patrick Mayberry’s “How You Love Me”. This song holds to the spirit of awe and reverence for Christ and everything He has done for us in our lives. The song’s energy slowly builds, showing the power of God in the small, still voice, before eventually ramping up into a crescendo of powerfully expressed faith. This song shows us that even when we feel like we are not good enough and even when we feel like hiding, God’s amazing love can still reach us.
WATCH NOW: Patrick Mayberry “How You Love Me”
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“Firm Foundation (He Won’t)” - Cody Carnes
Taking the second spot on our list is Cody Carnes’ powerful ballad, “Firm Foundation (He Won’t)”. No matter what we are going through, this song reminds us to have complete confidence in our God. The expertly worded and powerfully simple concept of God’s never-failing nature is exactly what we needed this year. Each of us has gone through our own storms and will continue to do so. This song gives us a powerful reminder that God has provided for us through those storms. He’s never failed and he won’t start now.
WATCH NOW: Cody Carnes “Firm Foundation (He Won’t)”
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“Same God” - Elevation Worship
Taking up the tail end of our top 3 unforgettable songs is “Same God” by Elevation Worship. Featuring the vocal talents of Jonsal Barrientes, this powerful, marching anthem of praise takes inspiration from some of the most iconic stories of the Bible and applies the miracles of God to our own struggles. This song’s moving message is that when we call upon our God, we are calling upon the same God who parted the seas and who helped David slay a giant. Whatever we seek God’s help for, we can look back at His greatest victories and realize that nothing is impossible with Him at our side. This song is truly worthy of being played on repeat.
WATCH NOW: Elevation Worship “Same God (Feat. Jonsal Barrientes)”
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“Miracle In The Works” - Bryan & Katie Torwalt
Bryan & Katie Torwalt’s “Miracle In The Works” is a tangible reminder of God’s promises to give us a future and a hope. In the moments when we cannot understand God’s plan and it seems like all hope is gone, this song reminds us that God is always using everything in our lives to bring about a miracle. Even if we do not see it, this song helps us to believe it. Whatever you are going through, whatever you might be seeing happen in the world, God can use it to make something incredible. There are some songs that need to be played on repeat to remind us of a certain truth and this gospel-rock anthem is one of them.
WATCH NOW: Bryan & Katie Torwalt “Miracle In The Works”
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“In Jesus Name (God Of Possible)” - Katy Nichole
Reaching both Christian and secular music charts, Katy Nichole’s breakout hit “In Jesus Name (God Of Possible)” was able to reach a wide audience of listeners like few songs had this year. Nichole’s fresh vocals perform this beautiful ballad, while the song’s lyrics spread a deeply moving sentiment for any listener. Nichole’s message is one of healing through faith in Christ and the powerful prayer that is presented by this song is likely to have moved many hearts in the many times it was heard throughout 2022.
WATCH NOW: Katy Nichole “In Jesus Name (God Of Possible)”
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“Where I’m Standing Now” - Phil Wickham
“Where I’m Standing Now” brings us a wonderful and moving melody, along with the combined vocal talents of both Phil Wickham and Brandon Lake. The song’s energetic, rocking worship sound carries an innate joy with it and encapsulates the spirit of the year itself. It is so important to look back and recognize all that God has already brought us through. With all that we endured in the past few years, 2022 brought a new sense of hope for many. In the same way, this song also serves as a wonderful reminder of the darkness God saved us from when we put our faith in Christ.
WATCH NOW: Phil Wickham “Where I’m Standing Now (Feat. Brandon Lake)”
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“In You” - Iveth Luna
Every year brings new mountains to climb and it is easy to let new struggles discourage us, rather than pushing through them. Iveth Luna’s “In You” is a call to faith that empowers us to keep our eyes on the One who gives us strength, even in the midst of our trials. When we learn to rest in Him, there is no giant too tall to slay and there is no valley too deep to climb out of. We can do all things with Christ, as long as we are putting our faith in Him, rather than trying to make a miracle ourselves.
WATCH NOW: Iveth Luna “In You”
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“Hymn Of Heaven” - Phil Wickham
Phil Wickham’s second entry on this list, “Hymn Of Heaven” evokes a unique sense of wonderment, as it looks forward to the day we will stand and praise the Lord in His presence. With a reverent, awestruck sound that reflects the image of standing before Christ in His glory, Wickham’s hymn is able to produce astonishment for the God we serve like few other songs can. Like Wickham, we cannot wait to see the fulfillment of every promise that God has given and worship Him like never before. To remind us of that beautiful future, we haven’t been able to stop listening to this one.
WATCH NOW: Phil Wickham “Hymn Of Heaven”
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“Honey In The Rock” - Brooke Ligertwood
Brooke Ligertwood’s “Honey In The Rock” is a joyous anthem of contentment in God’s provision. No matter what season of life we may be in, we are always relying on God for everything that we need. Ligertwood and Brandon Lake’s masterful vocals and the song’s rich, rocking sound make this song worth listening to over and over again.
WATCH NOW: Brooke Ligertwood & Brandon Lake “Honey In The Rock”
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Fear is Not My Future - Maverick City Music
God can work anything out for the good of His people. Time and time again, God has given us promises to prosper us and lead us into the future that we were always meant to experience. Yet, as troubles come and tragedy strikes, we quickly lose sight of that future. We get lost in the menagerie of fears and worries for today as we lose sight of God’s promises for our future. In “Fear is Not My Future,” Brandon Lake and Chandler David Moore’s voices restore hope to our troubled minds, bidding farewell to sickness, heartbreak and death as we embrace the peace, love and joy of Christ in our lives.
Watch Now: Maverick City Music "Fear is Not My Future"
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If you are a frequent Air1 listener, you most likely heard these songs more than once, but there are many meaningful and soul-changing songs that were played this year that we did not mention. How many songs on our list did you recognize and which songs stood out to you the most this year? For more spirit-nurturing music like this, stay tuned to Air1 as we cross into the year ahead.
