Alexander Pappas on Worship, New Music and His Journey with Hillsong Young & Free

From global worship anthems like “Alive” and “Real Love” to a personal season of rediscovery, Alexander Pappas opens up about his musical journey, his struggles, and how God has continued to refine his calling.

Michael Foust

Updated Apr 22, 2026

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Alexander Pappas joins Crosswalk Talk's Michael Foust to discuss his new EP Sunday, the heart behind the project and why worship matters far beyond one day a week. He also reflects on his journey with Hillsong Young & Free, writing global worship anthems (Alive, Real Love, Echo) and hearing those songs sung around the world. Pappas opens up about personal struggles, rediscovering his calling and learning to trust God in difficult seasons. Plus, he shares why “the plan has always been Jesus.”

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Originally published April 22, 2026.

Michael Foust has covered the intersection of faith and news for 20 years. His stories have appeared in Baptist Press, Christianity Today, The Christian Post, the Leaf-Chronicle, the Toronto Star and the Knoxville News-Sentinel.

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