Passion’s Kristian Stanfill Harnesses His Sobriety to Share the Gospel on New Solo Album ‘Come To Jesus.’
Kristian Stanfill knows the power of the Gospel firsthand. Not only has he witnessed it time and time again at the annual Passion Conference as a seasoned leader of the Passion movement, but he’s experienced it in his own life after a long struggle with alcoholism. The veteran worship leader extends a warm Gospel-centric invitation to anyone who will listen on his latest solo effort, “Come To Jesus,” his follow-up to 2022’s “Make It Out Alive.”
Named after the popular Passion-led offering, which Stanfill wrote with Matthew West and Jeff Pardo, the nine-track endeavor finds the father of four veering off into more personal territory as he sets his transformative sobriety journey to music.
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“These songs tell the story of what happens when we stop running from something and start running toward Someone. Jesus isn’t hiding; He invites us to come, to find rest, and to be changed. My hope is that by God’s Spirit, whoever listens to these songs will have an eye-opening encounter with the Living God,” Stanfill shares. “I pray people hear these songs and find the freedom and the language to be honest with God and themselves. Mostly, I pray that through these songs, many encounter Jesus and leave their small gods behind to worship Yahweh, the God of all gods.”
Upbeat album opener “Where The Power Is” proclaims the authority of Jesus and His ultimate sacrifice over anything that hinders across Stanfill’s co-write with Brandon Lake and Cody Carnes. The original borrows a touch of folky pop, which can also be heard on country-flavored celebration “Somebody Say Amen.”
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Meanwhile, the bright “Just That Good” became a standout declaration at Passion 2026, as Stanfill poured his contagious energy into the anthem alongside more than 45,000 college students at Arlington’s Globe Life Field. The vibrancy of the studio recording shows why it quickly evolved into a fan favorite.
Further down the track list, deep cuts like raw, steel-guitar-inflected ballad “Say It That Way” and the driving “One Step At A Time” take on a more practical countenance with the latter featuring worship riser Patrick Mayberry and offering solid hope in the midst of this “wild ride” we call life. Moreover, the former delivers the project’s most vulnerable moment with Stanfill contending that we can bring the depths of our honesty to the Father in prayer. “Did you wake up this morning and wish that you hadn’t?” he boldly asks. “Is it day after day of depression and sadness? Does it feel like you live in the valley of darkness? When you pray, say it that way.”
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Before the record closes with a live version of “Come To Jesus” captured at Passion 2025, Stanfill’s self-penned benediction delivers the convicting, bare bones “Search Me,” which questions the motives behind his worship in an attempt to keep his intentions pure.
With a mix of expected congregational-friendly faire and more personal selections better suited for private reflection, “Come To Jesus” showcases Stanfill as both a competent worship leader and a deft storyteller. Additionally, this particular batch of songs paints the Georgia native as a surprisingly candid lyricist — a role he’s grown into after two decades of honing his craft.
Although Passion’s 18-25-year-old demographic will naturally be drawn to the project due to their familiarity with Stanfill, his latest solo outing casts a much wider net as he draws from his experience with addiction and feelings of rock-bottom hopelessness. In many ways, “Come To Jesus” feels like the warm return home Stanfill encountered when he was in need of redemption and healing himself. If his testimony isn’t enough, the rich co-writing credits alone will pique the interest of even the most causal Christian music fan. Stanfill finds himself in good company with the likes of the aforementioned fellow artists as well as respected songwriters like Ethan Hulse, Jordan Sapp and Emily Weisband.
Although Stanfill remains firmly committed to Passion’s specific ministry focus, solo efforts like “Come To Jesus” allow for an impactful detour, giving fans a glimpse into his capabilities as a multifaceted artist beyond modern worship hits for the college crowd.
