Emerson Day Was Set for Law Enforcement ... Until God Changed Everything

Emerson Day walked away from a dream job in law enforcement to follow God’s call into music. The Dove-nominated singer opens up about faith, fear, and the powerful story behind her hit “Get Behind Me.”

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Published Jan 22, 2026

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Christian singer and Dove Award–nominated artist Emerson Day shares with Crosswalk Talk's Michael Foust the remarkable story of how she walked away from a dream career in law enforcement to follow God’s call into music. She talks about growing up playing lacrosse, turning down a special agent position, and the peace she felt after choosing a different path. Emerson also opens up about the inspiration behind her hit song “Get Behind Me” and how her faith shapes her songwriting. Plus, she reflects on her journey, the long seasons of waiting, and why she believes God never wastes a single chapter of our lives.

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Originally published January 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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