Lecrae Says Jesus Restored His Faith and Inspired New Album ‘Reconstruction’

Can a believer question everything and still hold fast to the gospel? Lecrae believes so. Here’s why his story of renewal may be more familiar and hopeful than you expect.

from GodTube.com and Michael Foust

Published Aug 28, 2025

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Lecrae opens up about his new album Reconstruction, calling it both a musical project and a personal journey of rebuilding his faith after seasons of doubt and hurt. He explains that while many associate reconstruction with abandoning Jesus, for him it meant tearing down cultural baggage and rediscovering the global, biblical foundation of Christ. The album highlights that process of renewal through deeply personal songs and collaborations, showing how God can take broken pieces and create something beautiful. He also addresses polarization, saying true unity comes when Christians prioritize the gospel.

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Originally published August 28, 2025.

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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