In a world where cultural currents push and pull at the hearts of young people, DPB’s latest single, “Peer Pressure,” stands as a powerful beacon of faith and self-worth. As a Christian rap artist with decades of ministry and musical influence, DPB (David Paul Brooks) delivers more than just a catchy beat—he provides a message of hope, identity, and resilience rooted in biblical truth.

A Bold Message Against the Tide

At its core, “Peer Pressure” is an anthem of resistance against the forces of conformity that often lead young people away from their true selves. The song narrates the struggles of a high school girl and boy as they wrestle with the desire for acceptance, body image concerns, and the temptation to compromise their values for popularity. The lyrics vividly portray their thoughts:

“I don’t fit in. I don’t have any friends. I want to be noticed by them, by her, by him…”

These opening lines set the stage for a deeply relatable and emotional journey. DPB doesn’t shy away from the raw reality of teenage insecurity, yet he offers a way out—not through worldly validation, but through a God-centered perspective.

Musical Composition: A Compelling Fusion

Musically, “Peer Pressure” blends contemporary hip-hop beats with DPB’s signature positive rap delivery. The rhythm is infectious, yet the depth of the lyrics ensures that the song is more than just an earworm—it’s a call to action. The chorus, with its repeated warnings of pressure “coming after you all the time,” serves as a reminder of the constant battle young people face, but also reinforces the need for spiritual strength.

The production quality is polished, with a smooth mix of modern trap elements and classic hip-hop flow that makes it both relevant and timeless. DPB’s voice carries authority and passion, underscoring the urgency of his message.

Music Review: DPB’s “Peer Pressure” – A Bold Anthem of Faith and Identity

Stream & Enjoy

Biblical Relevance: Standing Firm in Faith

From a Christian perspective, “Peer Pressure” is more than a motivational song—it’s a call to spiritual discernment. The Bible warns about the dangers of conforming to the world:

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind…” (Romans 12:2)

DPB echoes this biblical truth as he encourages listeners to stay true to their God-given identity. The song suggests that seeking God’s purpose is the key to overcoming social pressures, a message that aligns with Proverbs 3:5-6:

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.”

This biblical foundation makes “Peer Pressure” not just a song, but a ministry tool for youth pastors, parents, and mentors guiding young people through the challenges of modern culture.

Hope Over Hype: A Call to Purpose

While the song addresses the temptation to fit in through external validation—sports, fashion, wealth, or even crime—it ultimately rejects these fleeting solutions. The second verse shifts focus toward choosing purpose over popularity, with lines like:

“Nah, I just need to be myself… Stay in school, keep going forward.”

This is a refreshing contrast to much of today’s mainstream hip-hop, which often glorifies materialism, rebellion, and self-indulgence. DPB’s alternative narrative encourages listeners to choose wisdom over recklessness, faith over fear, and God’s plan over peer approval.

Final Verdict: A Must-Listen for Christian Youth

“Peer Pressure” is not just a song—it’s a movement. DPB has crafted a track that is both musically engaging and spiritually convicting. The combination of hard-hitting beats, relatable storytelling, and biblical encouragement makes it a must-listen for youth struggling with identity and self-worth.

In a world where many feel pressured to conform, DPB reminds us that true identity is found in Christ. This single is a timely message for today’s generation and a valuable tool for churches, schools, and ministries striving to guide young people toward God’s purpose for their lives.

 (5/5) – A powerful, faith-filled rap anthem for today’s youth.

Chris Tomlin, one of the most successful Christian touring artists, known for selling out concerts worldwide, is announcing a first-of-its-kind concert series in 2025: “Worship Under The Stars.” The Grammy Award winner is inviting people to a breathtaking celebration of faith, worship, and the vast beauty of creation at hand-selected, spectacular outdoor venues.

“One of the things I love about worship is it causes us to lift our eyes off of ourselves for a minute—to remember the goodness of God, the greatness of God, the mercy of God, the power of God,” shared Chris. “Especially when we’re in His creation. You lift your eyes, you see the stars, you see the beauty of God’s creation around you, and you’re reminded of His goodness in a time where I feel like we need it more than ever.”

Attendees will have the opportunity to experience worship amidst the beauty of the mountains, the serenity of the sea, and the striking nature of the city, as their backdrop. This is a rare opportunity to join in worship at iconic locations such as Central Park in New York City, the picturesque Pier 6 in Baltimore, and the prestigious Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado.

Tickets go on sale this Friday, January 31, at 10 a.m. local time at www.christomlin.com.

“Worship Under The Stars” Concert Series Schedule:

• July 11 – New York City, NY – Central Park
• July 12 – Baltimore, MD – Pier 6
• October 21 – Denver, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre

2025 continues to build on Tomlin’s record-breaking achievements in 2024, including the “Holy Forever World Tour,” which highlighted the global success of the song “Holy Forever.”

The song received Grammy, Billboard Music Award, and K-LOVE Award nominations and won Song of the Year at the Dove Awards. The tour sold out concerts on every leg, including Newark, Anaheim, Rotterdam, Houston, a career-record night in Dallas, a genre attendance record in Tampa, and a completely sold-out run in Canada.

“Worship Under The Stars” is presented by TPR. and made possible by our partners, Food for the Hungry.

Chris Tomlin, one of the most successful Christian touring artists, known for selling out concerts worldwide, is announcing a first-of-its-kind concert series in 2025: “Worship Under The Stars.” The Grammy Award winner is inviting people to a breathtaking celebration of faith, worship, and the vast beauty of creation at hand-selected, spectacular outdoor venues.

“One of the things I love about worship is it causes us to lift our eyes off of ourselves for a minute—to remember the goodness of God, the greatness of God, the mercy of God, the power of God,” shared Chris. “Especially when we’re in His creation. You lift your eyes, you see the stars, you see the beauty of God’s creation around you, and you’re reminded of His goodness in a time where I feel like we need it more than ever.”

Attendees will have the opportunity to experience worship amidst the beauty of the mountains, the serenity of the sea, and the striking nature of the city, as their backdrop. This is a rare opportunity to join in worship at iconic locations such as Central Park in New York City, the picturesque Pier 6 in Baltimore, and the prestigious Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado.

Tickets go on sale this Friday, January 31, at 10 a.m. local time at www.christomlin.com.

“Worship Under The Stars” Concert Series Schedule:

• July 11 – New York City, NY – Central Park
• July 12 – Baltimore, MD – Pier 6
• October 21 – Denver, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre

2025 continues to build on Tomlin’s record-breaking achievements in 2024, including the “Holy Forever World Tour,” which highlighted the global success of the song “Holy Forever.” The song received Grammy, Billboard Music Award, and K-LOVE Award nominations and won Song of the Year at the Dove Awards. The tour sold out concerts on every leg, including Newark, Anaheim, Rotterdam, Houston, a career-record night in Dallas, a genre attendance record in Tampa, and a completely sold-out run in Canada.

“Worship Under The Stars” is presented by TPR. and made possible by our partners, Food for the Hungry.

7x GRAMMY Award-winning artist TobyMac announces a headlining show at the historic landmark venue Red Rocks Amphitheater on May 7th, 2025. Tickets for the show will go on sale on January 31st at Noon Eastern.

Join TobyMac and the DiverseCity band as they perform in the incredible atmosphere of Red Rocks for a special night of entertainment. Cochren & Co. will kick off the night followed by multi-platinum-selling Switchfoot for a high-energy event.

“Over the years we’ve had the honor and privilege of doing hundreds of TobyMac shows and they’ve all been spectacular but this one… this one is going to be very special,” shares Curtis Pinkerton Director of Marketing, Awakening Foundation.

“When you combine TobyMac, one of the best Christian artists to ever do it, with the natural beauty of Red Rocks Amphitheater you’re in for a treat. When you add special guests Cochren & Co and Switchfoot into that equation the result is a night of music that will undoubtedly change lives.

TobyMac at Red Rocks is supported by Awakening Foundation, Food For The Hungry, K-LOVE, and Altrua HealthShare. 

Peter Burton, a California-based singer-songwriter and worship leader, recently signed with record label Integrity Music. Managed by Story House Collective and mentored by its founder, Matthew West, Burton recently stepped into solo artistry.

“The number of experienced, talented, and incredible people who have chosen to believe in me and be on what I get to call ‘my team’ leaves me completely overwhelmed with gratitude to God,” Burton said.

Growing up as an overcomer of mental illness, Burton’s music tells the story of challenges that come with the human experience, instantly creating a sense of familiarity with others and pointing them to the faithfulness of God through lyric and melody. His message is Hope personified in Jesus Christ – the foundation on which his life and artistry have blossomed.

“Peter joining the Integrity family as an artist is the natural progression of a long ongoing relationship,” commented Blaine Barcus, President of Integrity Music. “He is a fantastic songwriter and musician who speaks with heartfelt sincerity, always pointing the listener to Jesus. The Integrity team could not be more excited and honored to help take Peter’s music to the world in 2025 and for years to come!”

After spending many years touring and writing songs with former Integrity Music artist, Lincoln Brewster, Burton helped start Bayside church’s band, Thrive Worship. He contributed to their first album which resonated with many and charted at #1 on Billboard charts. His debut single, “IT’S A GOOD TIME TO PRAISE,” established his energetic and catchy sound whilst conveying a renewed sense of hope permeating his music.

“I remember the day Matt Armstrong played me Peter’s music. I was so excited by what I heard that I got his number and called him right then and there,” explained West. “Peter is a gifted worship leader, songwriter, and communicator with a bright future ahead of him. Our team is honored to be able to partner with him in this new chapter and help bring his incredible new music to the people.”

Burton is embarking on a promising artistic journey; one that started many years ago in the heart of his local church. Music was the catalyst to his relationship with God and he remains a worship leader to this day. With new music on the horizon, he seeks to also bring the hope he has found to people outside of church walls.

Award-winning author and songwriter Ellie Holcomb is set to release her fourth children’s book, Spring Sings (B&H Publishing), on February 11th. Holcomb uses her beloved lyrical writing style to encourage young readers to watch as the world slowly wakes from winter – to know that the new life of spring also retells the story of God’s Son.

“This is an Easter book that I hope will resonate with young and old hearts all year long,” shares Ellie Holcomb. “We all know what it’s like to be in the winter seasons, and this book is a reminder that the winter never gets the final word. The book is an invitation to open our eyes and ears to hear the beautiful song that Spring sings to us each year….it’s a song of hope, reminding us that God loves to make all things new! Spring sings with the kind of green that reminds us that death never gets the final word. Love does!”

Illustrated by Laura Ramos (Sounding Joy), Spring Sings is Holcomb’s fourth book in a series. Her children’s books include Who Sang the First Song?, Don’t Forget to Remember, Sounding Joy, and now Spring Sings.

As she has with her other books, Holcomb will simultaneously release a companion children’s album produced by Nathan Dugger. Sing: Spring Songs will be released on March 21st featuring seven songs including five original songs. The project will include the title track “Spring Song,” “Go Now In Peace” by Natalie Sleeth and a bluegrass version of “Christ The Lord is Risen Today.”

Holcomb adds, “It has been one of the JOYS of my life to get to write books that families gather around and fold into that sacred time with their children as they read stories curled up on the couch together. With the music, it is a blessing to send families on their way, singing melodies of hope in their hearts.”

Nationally celebrated Christian radio personalities Dawn Rae May and Steve Hiller announce the official launch of Dawn & Steve+, a new weekday podcast featuring in-depth and revealing conversations with authors, ministry leaders, recording artists and cultural influencers on matters of life, faith and biblical Truth.

Initial episodes feature such diverse guests as bestselling author Joel C. Rosenberg; The Voice of The Martyrs’ Todd Nettleton; the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association’s Josh Holland; and Dove Award-winning recording artist, author and actress Nicole C. Mullen.

From April 2020 until August 2024, May and Hiller served as co-hosts of Dawn & Steve In The Morning, Moody Broadcasting Network’s national morning show heard in nearly 50 markets across the country. Combined, May and Hiller’s careers represent almost 50 years of serving the Christian broadcast community.

Joining the duo for the new endeavor is producer Stephen Briggs, who helmed Dawn & Steve In The Morning for two years and also executive produced the award-winning documentaries America and the Israel Effect and Cyrus Nations? UK.

The addition of Dawn & Steve+ marks a significant new offering in the burgeoning faith-based podcast genre and will be available via YouTube, iHeartPodcasts, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Rumble and Podbean, among other platforms. Each episode will be recorded at the team’s new studio in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

“Through our initial prayer of, ‘What can we do to serve You today?’ God has brought Dawn & Steve+ to life in ways we were not able to see coming,” says May. “We hope to convey through each episode the Truth that walking with Jesus begins with a relationship with Him because He died for our sins and rose again.

Our heart behind Dawn & Steve+ is that we talk about real life; hear from people who follow Jesus despite the hard and difficult circumstances life brings this side of eternity; and that, together, in the midst of joy and sadness, we can celebrate the Truth that He is always faithful. We also hope that alongside the podcast, our team will find ways to be present in person to offer hands-on help in times of need.”

Celebrated Christian Broadcasting Veterans Launch ‘Dawn & Steve+’

Stream & Enjoy

“68% of Americans consider themselves Christian and 33% could be considered ‘born again,’ however we only have a 4% biblical worldview in this country,” Hiller adds. “It’s my hope and prayer that the Lord would use Dawn & Steve+ to help equip listeners and viewers with practical, biblical insights through engaging conversations, scriptural teaching and real-life stories, encouraging them to apply God’s Word in their daily lives and deepen their relationships with Jesus.”

Newly signed Capitol Records/Capitol Christian Music Group artist Josiah Queen is set to embark on the “My Promised Land Tour” this spring with returning special guest Strings & Heart. Commencing on Mar. 26 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the 14-city stretch will visit major markets, including New York, Chicago and Dallas, before concluding on Apr. 12 in Austin, Texas.

Each evening will blend high-energy anthems with reflective moments, showcasing authentic worship and heartfelt storytelling as the Florida native serves up new songs alongside favorites from his acclaimed, independently released debut, The Prodigal. The headlining trek will follow tight on the heels of Queen’s first international run of tour dates in early March.

“I’m truly humbled and excited to be heading back out on the road on the ‘My Promised Land Tour.’ It’s been an incredible journey so far, and I’m so grateful for the support from everyone who’s been with me along the way,” Josiah Queen remarks. “I can’t wait to share this experience with all of you and connect through the music. I’ve already started praying for every person who comes out that you would encounter God!”

“We’re just so stoked and grateful to be a part of Josiah Queen’s ‘My Promised Land’ tour this spring,” shares Strings & Heart. “We already know this tour is going to be full of passion, and energy, and be an undignified expression of testimony, praise, and worship of a generation on fire for Jesus, declaring who He is, what He’s done, and what He will do. We can’t wait to meet everybody! This is going to be an unforgettable experience.”

The buzzworthy newcomer, named one of Amazon Music’s “Breakthrough Artists To Watch For 2024,” jumpstarted the new year by dropping “Can’t Steal My Joy,” an original collaboration with five-time GRAMMY® winner Brandon Lake. Continuing his unprecedented rise, Queen garnered more than five million combined views on his social platforms in advance of its release as he teased the single, which he co-wrote with Lake, Hank Bentley and Jacob Sooter. He’ll share the song live out on the road this spring.

The “My Promised Land Tour” is presented by TPR.

“My Promised Land Tour” – Spring 2025

March 26 – Cincinnati, OH

March 27 – Philadelphia, PA

March 28 – New York, NY

March 30 – Royal Oak, MI

March 31 – Cleveland, OH

April 1 – Chicago, IL

April 3 – Silver Spring, MD

April 4 – Charlotte, NC

April 5 – Chattanooga, TN

April 7 – Kansas City, MO

April 8 – Little Rock, AR

April 9 – Houston, Texas

April 11 – Dallas, Texas

April 12 – Austin, Texas

Jason Nelson, best-known for his gospel gems “Forever” and “Residue,” has nabbed his fifth No. 1 gospel chart hit with “Yahweh,” which features the rising GRAMMY® Award nominated gospel star, Melvin Crispell III.  The worship ballad has amassed over 5 million U.S. domestic streams and over 25 million airplay impressions.

The song is No. 1 on Billboard’s Gospel Airplay chart for the week ending January 18^th and No. 1 on Mediabase’s Gospel Airplay chart for the week ending January 19^th.

The track anchors Nelson’s seventh album, You Belong (Jaelyn Song Music/ Tyscot / FairTrade). The album was recorded live at World Overcomers Christian Church in Durham, NC in the summer of 2023. Aside from Crispell, the set features cameos from vocal giants such as Zacardi Cortez, Madison Ryann Ward and Shawn Bigby. The project was Nelson’s first live recording since 2018’s The Answer project.

A Baltimore, Maryland native, Nelson has been active on the national stage since 2005. Over the years, he’s enjoyed a string of gospel radio hits such as “Shifting the Atmosphere,” “Nothing Without You,” “I Am” and “Forever” that have earned him over 100 million digital streams.

The 2021 studio album Close featured the No. 1 radio smash “Residue” and the Top Ten cut, “All I Need.” The set also featured cameos from R&B music legend Chrisette Michele and Jazz great John Patitucci. Nelson is also Pastor of The Tab (Formerly The Tabernacle at Greater Bethlehem Temple) in Windsor Mills, MD

CAIN, the sibling trio, announces the upcoming release of their family devotional We’re So Blessed: Forty Days of Devotions and Activities for the Whole Family (K-LOVE Books) on February 18th. The devotional is geared toward helping families recognize God’s hand in daily life and realize how truly blessed they are as children of God.

CAIN is the band of three siblings – Taylor Cain Matz, Madison Cain Johnson, and Logan Cain. Growing up in rural Alabama the Cain family was a unique and beautiful experience that offered many childhood memories, family traditions, and spiritual guidance from their parents.

Today, CAIN travels worldwide to perform its songs and inspire people everywhere, and no song has inspired others like its hit single, “I’m So Blessed.” The impact of this song on listeners of all ages, motivated CAIN to take the song’s central message and craft it into a devotional that can help foster intimacy with God and one’s family.

“If you could have been a fly on the wall in our quaint childhood home, you would have witnessed the beautiful chaos in which we Cain siblings grew up,” share the CAIN trio. “Working on this devotional took us back to our wild childhood full of memories, great laughter, and light.

And every bit of that is due to our intentional, loving parents and pastors, Charley and Shari Cain. We were the direct beneficiaries of God-centered family time, and now—as we’ve grown older, gotten married, and have had children of our own—we feel the challenge of establishing God as the head of our own homes.”

CAIN adds, “Our prayer is that through these daily readings, both our own families and yours can glean from God’s Word together, notice the blessings of God together, and experience memorable moments and conversations together. This devotional is designed to be enjoyed together, and it is written in a way that is attainable and meaningful for all members of the family.”

This devotional follows the group’s first lyrical picture book I’m So Blessed (B&H Publishing) released last year. The CAIN family has grown by two in recent months as Taylor Cain Matz welcomed their second child in October and Madison Cain Johnson welcomed their second just this past weekend. The group will be on the TobyMac Hits Deep 2025 tour that kicks off next week.