Red Street Records band Consumed By Fire releases their long-awaited EP, First Things First, The EP follows the band’s massively successful radio single, “First Things First,” which has reached No. 7 on the Christian radio charts and continues to climb as the first top 10 single for Red Street Records.

Band member Jordan Ward shares his enthusiasm for the EP, saying, “We’re so fired up for this collection of songs to be released! We’re just praying and believing that people will be filled with hope and that their faith will be stirred as they sing these songs over themselves and their families!”

The six-song project compiles previously released tracks “It’s a Yes,” “Goodbye Ole Me,” “First Things First,” and “Hope Says,” and includes new tracks “Walk with Jesus” and a newly recorded piano version of “First Things First.”

Additionally, a new lyric video is available today for “Walk With Jesus,” which can be viewed below. Produced by Scotty Wilbanks, the EP sings of an undeniable hope and trust in Jesus, giving listeners a fresh anthem of faith through powerful lyrics and sound melodies.

“Red Street Records is excited to release Consumed By Fire’s new music to the world!” Red Street’s Chief Operating Officer, Kelly Rich, shares. “The Ward brothers are a trio of astounding songwriters, vocalists, and musicians, and consumers are in for an incredible listening experience.”

Label VP of Christian Artist Development, Ronn Tabb, adds, “The Ward family’s incredible life of ministry has helped shape who Consumed By Fire is today. The songs they write and perform reflect their authentic desire to encourage people in their faith and their walk with Christ.”

First Things First – Consumed by Fire

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Red Street Records’ trio of brothers, Consumed By Fire, announces their first release of the new year, “Goodbye Ole Me,” which is available everywhere today. Listen HERE. Kicking off 2023 with a buoyant and encouraging song, the band is excited about “all the energy this song will bring to live settings.”  

Produced by trusted friend Scotty Wilbanks (NEEDTOBREATHE, Third Day, Rhett Walker) and written by band members Caleb and Jordan Ward alongside labelmate Iveth Luna, the sing-along tune shares the feeling of being made brand new as Jesus lives within. “Every mistake / He Washed me clean / When I lost my way / Amazing grace found me,” the band sings. Bringing a biblical interpretation, Jordan shares, “I feel like the energy you feel (from the song) comes heavily from the lyrics inspired by Galatians 2:20.”

Before it officially goes live on Friday, January 13, an exclusive viewing of the lighthearted and satirical music video for “Goodbye Ole Me” is set for Thursday, January 12 beginning at 12pm ET/11am CT at JesusFreakHideout.com. “We wanted to do something fun for this new video that showed a bit of our personality… it’s also loaded with quite a bit of symbolism!” the band says. 

“Goodbye Ole Me” is the latest release from their upcoming project which is currently in progress. Top 20-and-climbing at Christian radio, their current single “First Things First” is receiving attention with spotlights from K-LOVE and Air1 Radio, both praising the band for their “deft lyricism and tight harmonies.” Read more HERE.

The band is hitting the road this spring with upcoming dates to be announced.

Consumed By Fire releases new music with “Hope Says.” The official acoustic video can be viewed below. “Hope Says” is available now.

Hope Says – Consumed By Fire

Red Street Records announces the new single from Consumed By Fire, “First Things First,” is out now (click HERE to listen), marking it their first since signing with the label. A music video also drops today, which can be viewed below. More songs are slated to release this fall, leading up to an EP release in early 2023.

Consumed By Fire is brothers Caleb, Josh, and Jordan Ward, a Southern pop and rock band combining their church roots with an array of musical influences. When they weren’t leading worship at their parent’s church during childhood, they were singing songs from James Taylor, Amy Grant, Bob Seger, Russ Raff, or The Eagles and they began to find their own musical sound. Now, after years of making music and touring the globe, the band is finding renewed motivation for their lifelong dedication to sharing God’s grace far and wide, taking up the mantle of their father’s heart for ministry – a major factor in the band’s renewed focus came from losing their father earlier this year. As their inspiration, he encouraged them in songwriting, musicianship, and a deep love for the Gospel.

“For us, this new music is our chance to carry on Dad’s legacy in a personal way,” Jordan says. “We’re able to take the things he taught us from scripture and everyday life and share it with others through our music and our shows. This is our opportunity to carry that torch for him.”

Preparing for their new EP brought out songs more personal and honest than ever before, such as “First Things First,” the piano-driven ballad echoes the band’s newly rooted commitment to put God first, despite what’s happening around them.

“Writing ‘First Things First’ spearheaded the creation of a new direction for us,” Jordan adds. “Every record you make is sort of a chapter of your life. In this chapter, everything we thought we wanted and were geared up for, we’re saying we surrender all those things. We’re saying, Lord, we want what You want. It’s a prayer of surrender, especially after losing our dad. We just want to surrender our dreams and our hopes to the Lord.”

Jordan concludes, “As kids, we were young and passionate, full of fire. Now that we’re adults, we’ve seen a little bit. Road years are like dog years and it’s easy to become jaded and cynical. But working on this new project, it’s like the Lord was waking us up. We’re living out ‘consumed by fire’ in a brand new way.”