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Zach Williams Says His Music Is for Misfits, Prodigals, and Church Kids, Too

Church kid, runaway, or wrecked—Zach Williams says Jesus Loves is for you. Here’s the story behind the songs and the Savior who never gave up on him.
from GodTube.com and Michael Foust
Dec 22, 2025
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Zach Williams opens up about his new album "Jesus Loves" and why he believes his music is meant for misfits, prodigals and church kids alike. In this interview, he reflects on 10 years in Christian music, shares the heart behind songs like “Hated” and “Killed a Man,” and talks candidly about burnout, faith and grace. Williams also explains why the gospel meets people where they are – not where they think they should be.

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Originally published December 22, 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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