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Zacc Williams Releases 10 Track “Rescue Story” Album
7 October 2019 – Franklin, TN – Rescue Story, the long-awaited album from GRAMMY® and GMA Dove Award ® -winning artist Zach Williams is out now. Supporting Rescue Story, which is the follow-up to his GRAMMY-winning album, 2017’s Chain Breaker, is Williams’ 21-city Rescue Story Tour, which kicks off next week from Syracuse, NY.
The ten songs found on t he aptly titled Rescue Story (courtesy of Sony Music/PLG) were produced by Jonathan Smith and are a reflection of where Williams’ life was 20 years ago to now, to the moments and places that he didn’t even realize God was involved. “I can see now He was putting these little things together and allowing me to live in these moments so I can write about it one day,” Williams shares. “Rescue Story is the appropriate title for it all.”
Writing music and playing guitar spanning for more than two decades, it was when Williams completely gave his life to Christ that everything changed and he knew he’d found his calling. He now has a renewed vision of who he is as an artist, a songwriter, and a performer, stating, “I have a lot to say about what I walked through to get to where I am.”
Williams recently went in-depth with Billboard about his life story, while also sharing about his new songs, and about the fans. “I hear their stories, I hear their struggles,” he shares. “They’re the same as mine. I don’t pretend to have it all together or try to be better than anyone else. I just wanted to write a record that felt real and honest. I think if you do that, the connections to the songs are going to be there.”
Williams’ interview, recorded into a podcast, is now live. Along with the interview, he also performed a special acoustic version of “Rescue Story,” the album’s first single. Listen to the full interview and performance here.
Leading up to release day for Rescue Story, a pre-sale campaign launched, offering the opportunity for fans to instantly download five of the ten songs prior to release date: “Rescue Story,” “Walk With You,” “Heaven Help Me,” “Slave To Nothing,” and “Baptized.” Both “Heaven Help Me” and “Walk With You” are just two of the songs that came to Williams when he looked back on his life during the writing process. “So many times I was in the wrong places and making wrong choices, yet it was God who was keeping me safe, even when I thought he was too far gone,” he says.
“There Was Jesus” continues that same theme, and is also a highlight for Williams as the song is a duet with the iconic Dolly Parton. “There Was Jesus” is slated as the album’s second radio single.
“Rescue Story” is the album’s debut single and overarching theme, and continues to climb the radio charts, currently No. 7 at AC Indicator, and No.10 on both AC Monitored and Christian Airplay charts.
“Over the past few years, I’ve met all kinds of people just like me, people who are dealing with addictions, cancer, suicide,” Williams explains. “Everyone has a different yet such a remarkable story. These are the people I write for because they are me. I’m the average guy out there struggling just like everyone else, and the folks who are coming to our shows don’t get a chance to share their own stories on a bigger stage. I feel it’s a huge opportunity for me to write and share their songs.”
Fans will be able to hear the new songs as well as “Chain Breaker,” his GRAMMY-nominated and multi-week No. 1 single, and many more of his hits from the GRAMMY-winning album Chain Breaker, on The Rescue Story Tour. With support from Bethel Music’s Josh Baldwin, the tour kicks off this Thursday, Oct. 10 from Syracuse, NY and will wrap Nov. 10 in Anderson, IN, with a Nov. 3 stop at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. For the latest tour dates, visit his tour page.
Williams concludes, “When I gave my life to the Lord, I realized He never left me, even in the darkest times. For this new album, the title fits because every song has a rescue story. When you’re at your end of the rope, that’s when your rescue story begins. In my case, Jesus has been mine.”
Rescue Story track listing:
“Walk With You”
“Less Like Me”
“Rescue Story”
“Give Him Praise”
“Slave To Nothing”
“Under My Feet”
“There Was Jesus” (a duet with Dolly Parton)
“Heaven Help Me”
“Baptized”
“Face To Face”
MORE ABOUT ZACH WILLIAMS
As a husband, father, recording artist, and songwriter, GRAMMY® winner (Best Contemporary Christian Album, Chain Breaker, 2018) and multi-GMA Dove Awards winner, Zach Williams continues to make history. Achieving two consecutive radio No. 1 hits for 35 weeks as a debut artist (“Chain Breaker,” “Old Church Choir”) Williams’ music comes from a place of humility and honesty as his songs are a direct reflection of God’s redemption in his life.
“Chain Breaker,” his record-breaking and first of three official RIAA®-certified gold singles, has impacted millions of people around the world, earning Williams his first GRAMMY® nomination in 2017 for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song, two Billboard Music Award nominations (Top Christian Song, Top Christian Album) and a 2018 American Music Award nomination for Favorite Artist – Contemporary Inspirational. He also received another GRAMMY nod in 2019 for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album, Survivor: Live from Harding Prison. The singles “Old Church Choir” and “Fear Is a Liar” are also both certified gold.
He’s won four GMA Dove Awards (Artist of the Year, New Artist of the Year; Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year, “Chain Breaker” and Pop/Contemporary Song “Old Church Choir”) and a K-LOVE Fan Award (“Chain Breaker,” Breakout Single). Williams was also named Billboard’s 2017 Top Christian Male Vocalist and New Artist of the Year, as well as CCM Fan Awards’ Favorite New Artist Of The Year. Apple Music chose him as Artist of the Week (2016), while “Chain Breaker” was the top track of 2016 on iTunes’ Christian Songs chart and also reached No. 12 on Billboard’s Hot Rock Songs chart. Williams has also been awarded by BMI with four Citation of Achievement awards for his singles “Chain Breaker,” “Old Church Choir,” and “Fear Is a Liar,” recognizing the songs for their national popularity and reach.
Williams toured this summer hitting all of the major festivals in the U.S. and Canada, and this fall he will headline “The Rescue Story Tour,” which kicks off October 10. For the most updated schedule, please visit his tour page.
For more information, please visit ZachWilliamsMusic.com
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Apostle Ohis Ojeikere recently during a service at The Votage Church captivated the congregation by introducing a grown man who, as a five-year-old child, was reportedly raised from the dead by the late, legendary pioneer of African Pentecostalism, Archbishop Benson Idahosa.
A video of the powerful and extraordinary testimony shows the young man tell the extraordinary story of how he had died decades earlier at age 5, only to be brought back to life through the fierce faith and prayers of the Archbishop.
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Archbishop Benson Idahosa, the founder of the Church of God Mission International, was widely known throughout his life for his radical approach to faith. While this specific man was raised at age 5, Idahosa’s very first recorded resurrection miracle occurred when he was just a 24-year-old evangelist in Benin City.
According to archival audio and written testimonies from The Dictionary of African Christian Biography: A young Idahosa heard his pastor preach about Jesus’ command to “heal the sick and raise the dead”. Taking it literally, he rode his bicycle through town looking for a dead person to pray for.
The First Miracle: He found a home where a 3-year-old girl (named Inuaghata) had passed away. After clearing the room—following the pattern of Jesus—he prayed aggressively, and the child sneezed and returned to life.
The presentation by Apostle Ohis Ojeikere serves as a living continuation of that legacy, showcasing a grown witness to the miracle ministry that defined Idahosa’s lifetime.
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This comes days after the senior pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre caught his wife completely off guard by presenting her with a very large bouquet of fresh flowers alongside a handwritten love note reassuring her of his undying love.
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A video of the affectionate moment quickly circulated on social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook, showing Dr. Becky visibly shocked, blushing, and overjoyed by the spontaneous gesture. In the clip, she playfully reacts to the massive size of the arrangement—calling it “sweet cuteness”—before the couple shares an emotional embrace.
The romantic gesture has been widely praised by followers and media outlets as an inspiring example of maintaining passion, care, and a strong marital bond while managing large-scale ministry responsibilities.
In a powerful display of humanitarian action, the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has successfully evacuated a second batch of 105 stranded Nigerians from South Africa. The group arrived safely at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos late on Friday night, October 1, 2026.
This latest airlift is part of a massive, church-funded intervention designed to rescue citizens facing intense anti-migrant pressure and growing xenophobic tensions in South Africa.
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- Who Returned: The second batch of 105 individuals included 55 adults, 45 children, and 5 infants.
- The Total So Far: This flight brings the cumulative number of rescued Nigerians to 205 people, following the first batch of 100 citizens who landed safely on September 24, 2026.
- The $265,000+ Commitment: Driven by an urgent appeal from the Nigerian High Commission, RCCG General Overseer Pastor Enoch Adeboye approved a $265,854 donation to purchase one-way tickets home.
- What’s Next: The church has committed to evacuating a total target of 500 distressed Nigerians, meaning approximately 295 citizens are still awaiting profiling and future flights home.
The timing of the flight was incredibly narrow. Just two days prior, on September 30, a deadline issued by South African anti-migrant groups demanded that undocumented foreigners leave the country.
Returning citizens shared harrowing stories upon landing in Lagos. Many detailed a reality of constant police harassment, fear of violence, and systemic barriers that made running local businesses impossible. According to several returnees, even legally documented foreign residents were being pressured to leave, creating an atmosphere of ambient fear.
Despite being funded entirely by a Christian organization, officials have emphasized that the intervention transcends religion. Pastor Belemina Obunge, Chairman of the RCCG Task Force, reinforced that the operation is strictly a humanitarian safety net meant to complement the Nigerian Federal Government’s ongoing repatriation efforts. The only prerequisite for receiving a ticket home is Nigerian nationality.
As the remaining 295 citizens await their paperwork and flights, the focus now shifts toward helping these 205 returnees pick up the pieces and rebuild their lives back home in Nigeria.
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- Biggest Single-Day Preview Gross: Secured the largest single-day preview revenue ever recorded in West African cinema history.
- Highest First-Day Admissions: Welcomed 12,134 viewers on day one, marking the highest opening attendance for any title in 2026.
- Top Nollywood Opening of 2026: Claimed the crown for the biggest first-day gross for a domestic Nollywood film this year.
- The October Standard: Crowned as the highest single-day box office gross on record for an October movie release.
- A Faith-Based Benchmark: Set a monumental new industry standard as the largest opening performance ever for a faith-based production in the region.
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For decades, the original 1993 Mount Zion Christian classic Agbara Nla (internationally known as The Ultimate Power) held a sacred place in the hearts of millions. The groundbreaking series captivated audiences with its raw spiritual themes and unforgettable characters.
Decades later, the magic is back. The modern sequel is directed by the talented duo Damilola Mike-Bamiloye and Joshua Bamiloye, representing a powerful collaboration between Mount Zion Film Productions, Sozo Films, and Circuits.
In a nostalgic treat for lifelong fans, veteran creator Mike Bamiloye reprises his iconic role as the herbalist Isawuru, bridging the gap between old-school legacy and modern cinematic excellence.
What truly sets Agbara Nla: The Return apart is the unprecedented atmosphere it is creating in theaters. This isn’t just a standard movie-going experience; it has turned into a moving, spiritual event.
Reports across various screening halls indicate that the film’s powerful themes have sparked incredible, spontaneous communal reactions. Rather than just sitting silently, audience members have been breaking out into unified worship, singing, and prayer directly inside cinema halls. It is a testament to the film’s deep emotional and spiritual resonance with the public.
Agbara Nla: The Return has proven that faith-based cinema holds immense commercial power, cultural relevance, and artistic excellence in modern Nollywood. The film is currently drawing massive crowds, making it the must-see cinematic event of the year.
Dunamis International Christian Center is set to commission a pedestrian bridge in the Federal Capital Territory.
Under the leadership of Pastor (Dr.) Paul Enenche, the pedestrian bridge is of tremendous benefit to the society, not least the immediate community around the Glory Dome, Dunamis Headquarters.
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Tens of thousands of worshippers converged on the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, on Friday, October 2, 2026, for the 10th anniversary edition of the Luli Concert (LC10).
The landmark dusk-to-dawn interdenominational gospel event was centered around the theme “I Will Rejoice in the God of My Salvation” (Habakkuk 3:18). Attendees, many dressed in traditional white garments, filled the venue for a night of intense praise, worship, and spiritual revival.
A massive central choir led the energetic crowd in non-stop, spirit-led gospel music and worship throughout the night. It also featured ministrations from renowned gospel ministers including Tope Alabi, Shola Allyson, Lillian Nneji, Paul Tomisin, and others.
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A pastor has sparked reactions online after refunding a N2 million donation from a 24-year-old church member who could not provide a clear explanation of the source of his income.
The incident was narrated by an X user, who detailed how the cleric declined the offering and returned the funds.
My pastor called out a guy today who donated ₦2 million to the church account.
“Who is Mr. P…? I want to pray for him.”
He came out excitedly with his guys.
He was just a small boy of about 24 years old.
Pastor asked, “You sent ₦2 million during the donation last Sunday?”
“Yes, sir.”
“God bless you, my bro. May I know what kind of business you are into?”
“Online business, sir… anything online.”
“Content creation? Freelancing?”
“No, sir. Just online stuff.”
Pastor called the church accountant.
“Please refund his ₦2 million.”
— Ebun (@kenkenlewu) October 4, 2026
@kenkenlewu Pastor said, We are building the church, not sponsoring EFCC investigations. 😂😁
— King Resilience (@kingwizzi_tweet) October 4, 2026
@kenkenlewu Some pastor still have the fear of God in them
It requires a lot to do that
In Nigeria of today— FE RAN MI (@Feranmiisrael9) October 4, 2026
@kenkenlewu Some pastor still have the fear of God in them
It requires a lot to do that
In Nigeria of today— FE RAN MI (@Feranmiisrael9) October 4, 2026
Waysteam — In a world where ministry is no longer limited by geography or walls, technology has opened up new ways to preach, teach, and reach hearts across the globe. Waystream, a Nigerian-founded spiritual content live-streaming platform, is designed specifically for churches, ministries, and Christian broadcasters.
Waystream provides a simple yet powerful platform to stream sermons online, host live prayer sessions, deliver Bible studies, and share faith-based audio messages to a local and global audience — all without the high costs or tech-heavy demands of video streaming.
With Waystream, any ministry can start audio broadcasting immediately with a laptop or mobile phone. Currently serving over 40,000 users broadcasting to millions of listeners across the globe, Waystream provides features that meet the needs of the modern church, offering the ability to:
Launch a custom audio channel for your church or fellowship
Receive donations directly through your stream page
Store sermons for midweek listening or small group sharing
Schedule future services and weekly teachings
Allow real-time listener interaction for prayer requests or encouragement
Most importantly, Waystream supports local payment audio platforms, so churches can subscribe using Nigerian Naira with no international card stress. The platform also offers embedded links for easy sharing on WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and email.
Waystream has flexible plans suitable for all ministry sizes:
Talk Free: Great for new or small fellowships
Talk Lite: Unlimited daily streaming for budget-conscious ministries
Talk Pro: Scheduling, donations, and archiving included
Talk 24/7: Best for ministries running daily radio or devotional broadcasts
More than a platform, Waystream is a religious broadcasting platform that puts the Gospel within earshot of those who need it. Whether you’re in Lagos or Lome, Aba or Atlanta, you can now reach souls with clarity, simplicity, and faith.
Visit www.waystream.io to start your 14-day free trial. Because ministry doesn’t need a building — just a willing voice and the right tools to send it forth.
Pastor Emmanuel Iren of Celebration Church International is set to release his debut movie “What About Us?”, out in cinemas on July 12, and we’re loving it!
Full episode of the show on #ThePraiseworldPodcast available everywhere you listen to your podcasts.
https://youtu.be/x5gRe6PI3vg
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