That’s Doug hidden on the far right of the photo, playing guitar. And, as you’ll hear in this podcast, that’s just how humble, Christian songwriter Doug Martin likes it. Doug plays regular worship concerts with his family, singing original worship music, at his church (Valley Park Church, in North Hills, California).

Surrender by Doug Martin (Right-click link for Free Download)

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Check out whilewerewaiting.com for the Martin’s blog, as well as a ton of FREE worship music.

(1) Twitter testimony (your testimony in 140 characters or less)

Convicted at 18 turned to Christ. Was on fire, grew cold, blew past 20 years in church before recently waking up.

(2) Tell us a bit more about you…

Dahn B is on the worship team at The Dream Center Church in St. Louis, Missouri. He has an amazing testimony that speaks greatly to the magnificent mercy of our God and His amazing way of restoring His people. Thank you, God, for the example of your greatness in this brother!

(1) Twitter testimony (your testimony in 140 characters or less)

5 years ago I was strung out on crack & alcohol, sleeping in my car, alienated my wife & kids, but HALLELUJAH, God! Today I am FREE! (@highezprays)

Choice by HIGHEZPRAYS (Right-click link for Free Download)

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(2) Expanded testimony…

5 years ago I was strung out on crack & alcohol, sleeping in my car, alienated my wife & kids…But HALLELUJAH !!

Today I am FREE & All my children are saved and serving God…….And my wife of 32 years still loves me” !!!

When I was strung out cocaine had literally taken my voice! I cried out to God and told Him if He’d give me back my voice I’d serve Him with it forever….Be very careful with your vows to God. Today I can hit notes that I couldn’t hit before I got sick !!! HALLELUJAH!

(3) Tell us a bit more about you…

Aviad Cohen is a talented, Jewish songwriter, currently living in Boise, Idaho, who writes songs for Yeshua Ha Mashiach (Jesus Christ).

(1) Tell us how you came to Christ

Israeli born Jew, moved to Brooklyn NY at age 2. Raised in Conservative Judaism, went to Conservative and Orthodox Jewish schools and Yeshivas. Grew up and got into New Age and other things. Later launched a career as 50 Shekel, a Jewish rapper, which turned into an overnight online sensation. Was being groomed by Orthodox Rabbis in NYC to become an Orthodox Jewish example to the Jewish community at large. I was realizing that the Judaism I was raised in all my life was predominantly focused on man-made tradition and pretty much void of God’s Word, especially the book of Prophets in the Tanakh (Old Covenant) which share a lot of prophecy about the Messiah. God used believers to contact me online at my website (including Jews For Jesus, whom I later met) and people shared the Good News with me and inspired me to read the Bible.

Israel by Aviad Cohen (Right-click link for Free Download)

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and

Yehovah’s Only Son by Aviad Cohen (Right-click link for Free Download)

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A few supernatural situations occurred. Yeshua revealed Himself to me in a huge personal way. I read the Bible and prayed to God to reveal His truth to me, repented of my sins, surrendered my life to Him, got mikvah’d (baptized) and have been a follower of Yeshua Messiah for over 5 years now. It’s not easy walking the narrow path but I thank god for His grace that He extends towards me. When I fall, I repent and get back up again and hold on to His promises.

I have made three evangelically driven albums within the past 4 years and

John Tibbs is an amazingly talented 20-year old Christian singer-songwriter and Worship Leader from Anderson, Indiana.

(1) Twitter Testimony (limit your testimony to 140 characters)

I came to know Christ when I was really young, and have been growing in my relationship ever since (@johntibbsmusic)

My God by John Tibbs (Right-click link for Free Download)

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(2) Tell us a little bit about you…

I’m a 20 – year old Music Business senior at Anderson University. I’m on staff at Madison Park Church, just north of Indianapolis as the Modern Worship Leader. I’m getting married in May of 2011, and can’t wait!

(3) Where can we find your music?

Jason Sears is an incredibly talented pianist/songwriter/musician with a great passion for God and a great passion for music.

(1) Twitter Testimony (limit your testimony to 140 characters)

Sinner, saved and being sanctified by grace alone. Figured out in college what it meant to walk with Christ (@jason_sears)

O, Love by Jason Sears (sung by Carlee Means) (Right-click link for Free Download)

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(or listen while reading — Jason talks about this song briefly in this week’s podcast)

(2) Tell us a little bit about you…

I am married with 3 boys, and I am the Worship Pastor at Oak Mountain Church in Birmingham, Alabama.

(3) Where can we find your music?

Brian is a worship leader doing mighty things for Jesus in South Korea. Please join me in praying for him and his music ministry and their efforts to spread the Gospel throughout all of Korea.

(1) Twitter Testimony (limit your testimony to 140 characters)

Born in Korea, lived in Texas most my life. Encountered God’s love at 17. Ever since then, living with a vision to be a ‘Father of Many Nations.’ (@briankimccm)

Good News by Brian Kim (Right-click link for Free Download)

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(or listen while reading — this song is referenced later in the post)

(2) Tell us a little bit about you…

I am currently a worship leader and ccm artist, based in South Korea. It’s a blessing to be able to worship and share God’s love to the next generation in Asia as my full time job. I also teach worship music at a university in Korea. I am married to my beautiful wife, Jenny. And we have the cutest dog in the world named Happy! He’s a Maltese.

(3) Where can we find your music?

I’ll start by profiling myself to get things rolling.

(1) Twitter Testimony (limit your testimony to 140 characters)

Jewish, invited to play rhythm guitar in worship. Loved on, taught the saving grace of Jesus. Acts 9 sermon and a dream sealed the deal.

Be Still by Rob Reed (Right-click link for Free Download)

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(or listen while reading — this song is referenced later in the post)

(2) What about this “dream?”

It was around Valentine’s Day, 2006. I was in the midst of learning more about the historicity of Jesus and of the words of Jesus from the New Testament in an Alpha course at my church.