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John Waller
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sound like an oxymoron, but for artist John Waller it is the simple,
Gospel truth – a truth he has been walking out in his own life. “Who
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They also serve who only stand and wait. That old saying may
sound like an oxymoron, but for artist John Waller it is the simple,
Gospel truth – a truth he has been walking out in his own life. “Who
among us hasn’t become discouraged when you believe you have a promise
from God and it doesn’t seem to be coming to fruition,” John ponders.
“We are an action-oriented people and our tendency is to try to help
God out by doing something …anything. Abraham tried to run ahead of God
and the result was Ishmael. That didn’t work out too well.”
When a friend suggested John write a song about waiting on God, the
idea just clicked. “Everyone can relate to the pain of waiting on God,”
John says. “I wanted to pose the question, ‘What do you do when you are
waiting on God?’ The answer is, you continue to be faithful where you
are. You continue to serve and worship while you are waiting. I wrote
“While I’m Waiting” in about ten minutes. I never dreamed it might end
up in a movie.”
Not only did “While I’m Waiting” end up in FIREPROOF, the No. 1
independent movie of 2008, it became a focal point of the film and the
only song played in its entirety. The themes of John’s song resonated
so strongly with the film’s message that the producers scripted an
entire new montage around it. The theatrical release’s 4 million
viewers’ response to the song was immediate and visceral. “While I’m
Waiting” hit a collective nerve and people began clamoring for more.
With the release of his sophomore solo project, While I’m Waiting,
the Georgia-based singer/songwriter delivers a stunning eleven-song
treatise that overflows with a message of trusting God, even during
those painfully long seasons of waiting. “The important thing to
remember while we are waiting on God is to not just wait, but to
actively wait,” John declares. “Serve, worship, and be faithful with
what you have, where you are…even while you wait.”
Second solo record, that number hardly seems appropriate for this
artist who began his journey more than fifteen years ago. Yet those
years of dreaming, chasing the dream, surrendering the dream, and
eventually having the dream resurrected may be responsible for keeping
John Waller from sacrificing While I’m Waiting to the dreaded sophomore
slump.
Like many of the Biblical heroes of the faith, John says God gave him a
dream and then he ran ahead of God trying to bring that dream to pass.
“I manipulated circumstances and tried as hard as I could to make the
dream come true,” John muses. “It didn’t happen. After thirteen years
of continually hitting brick walls, I gave up. I went through the
process of the death of a dream. When God resurrected that dream in His
own way, it was so much better than anything I could have imagined.”
The resurrection of the dream included the release of John’s critically
acclaimed debut album, “The Blessing,” an opening slot on Casting
Crowns’ “The Altar and the Door Tour,” and the placement of his song,
“While I’m Waiting”, in the box office smash movie, FIREPROOF. Billboard Magazine proclaimed him to be one of their ten “Faces to Watch;” CCM called him a “Major buzz artist for 2007;” and Christianity Today said John could “Well be the shot in the arm that Christian AC needs.”
But while the accolades are nice and the platform is welcome, John
Waller insists his focus is set on merely being another tool in the
Master Carpenter’s tool box. John is just happy to be used to build up
the Body of Christ.
“If you had asked me ten years ago, ‘Who is John Waller,’ I would have
said, ‘I am an artist.’ I’m not comfortable with that anymore, because
while that may be what I do, that is not who I am. If you ask me that
same question today, I would answer ‘I am the righteousness of God in
Christ Jesus.’ The truth is, everything that is true about Him, is true
about me now. If He is love then I am love. If He is peace then I am
peace. That is not something I do. It is something I am. And if you are
a follower of Christ that is true about you, too.”
A bold declaration, to be sure. But declaring the Word of God to be
true has become something of a trademark for John – so much so that he
has coined the term “declaration songs” to describe much of his music.
“Many contemporary worship songs are vertical and are appropriately
directed toward God,” John explains. “But I believe there is also a
need for horizontal worship songs that are designed to build up the
Body of Christ. The Word of God says, ‘You shall know the truth and the
truth shall set you free.’ My calling is to go deeper into God’s Word
and to let that truth set me free. My job is to put that truth into
songs, and put those songs in to the mouths of the people. I could
write about topical issues and put a catchy hook in it, but that’s not
eternal. The Word of God is the only thing that lasts forever. When
people sing the truth of God’s Word, it changes their lives. I don’t
know anything that is more powerful.”
John points to his militant rock anthem, “Our God Reigns Here,” as a
classic example of proclaiming the Word of God as an act of spiritual
warfare. “I was on a mission trip to a mining town in Wales,” he
recalls. “The town was involved in a tragic accident more than fifty
years ago in which 166 school children were killed in a landslide.
There was a dark and oppressive spirit over the town and I heard
someone say it was as if the spirit of death reigned over them. My
spirit rose up within me. That was wrong. Jesus reigns. He has
conquered death. If the spirit of death was reigning over this town, it
had no right to it. I wrote “Our God Reigns Here” as a battle cry to
call out the spirits of death, fear, doubt, depression, anxiety,
addiction, anger, rage – spirits that are assigned to wreak havoc and
destruction. This song rebukes these spirits in Jesus’ name, and
declares that God reigns here.”
John admits his rollicking declaration of faith, “Faith Is Living,” is
his favorite song on the project, because it is so close to where he is
living today. “There is a line in the song that says, ‘You’ve never
lived until you’ve lived by faith,’ and it is so true. I’m still
learning to live by faith, and it can be challenging, but it is also
incredibly exciting.”
“Cling to the Call” is another song that was birthed through a
combination of experience and revelation. John wrote the song as he was
preparing to move his family half way across the country. “We had no
place to live,” John recalls. “We didn’t know what we were going to do
when we got there. We didn’t know how we were going to get the money to
move. But the revelation in my songs has always preceded where I am in
life. We knew we were called to do it, so all we could do was cling to
that call. Some people think that means clinging to a particular task,
but tasks change. The calling is to cling to Him.”
Whether expressing tender adoration in a sweet, worship anthem like,
“Hands of the Healer,” rocking the rafters on powerful declaration
songs like “Dead Man Walking,” or exhorting the Body of Christ with an
encouraging “Priestly Blessing,” John Waller has found that nothing
happens as expected. And that true success only comes from learning to
serve while you are waiting.
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2/28/2012 - John Waller and Sean Spicer Dove Nominations
Nashville-based film company City of Peace Films and indie record label City of Peace Media have received two Dove Award nominations in the Short Form Music Video of the Year category with "As For Me And My House" by John Waller and "A Thousand Generations" by Sean Spicer with Tilly Cryar. Dustin Marcellino directed and Yochanan Marcellino produced both videos for City of Peace Films and City of Peace Media.
Waller's "As For Me and My House" video is a YouTube favorite, with more than 350,000 views. The song, the title track from his third album, is featured on the Top 10 Courageous movie soundtrack. Waller also wrote and performed the theme song featured in the movie Fireproof, entitled "While I'm Waiting."
Spicer's "A Thousand Generations" is featured on his current CD, Olive Tree, which was named Best Instrumental Album of the Year at the 2011 Covenant Awards, presented annually by the Gospel Music Association of Canada.
"With City of Peace Films and City of Peace Media being just two and a half years old, it's truly a great honor to have received our first two Dove Award nominations, both for Short Form Music Video of the Year," says Founder, President and CEO of City of Peace Films and City of Peace Media, Yochanan Marcellino. "We applaud the great work and creativity of Dustin Marcellino on both of these music videos, the only director in the field of eight music video finalists to receive two nominations."
Dustin Marcellino, who currently is directing the upcoming faith-based motion picture, The Identical, for City of Peace Films (recently featured in The Hollywood Reporter) was excited to hear about his double nomination.
"It was encouraging to receive this news, as both of these videos are heavily based on Scripture and have deep spiritual and Biblical content," says Dustin Marcellino. "Joshua 24:15 is the theme of 'As For Me And My House' and Deuteronomy 7:9 is the theme of 'A Thousand Generations.'"
"'As For Me And My House' by John Waller is the foundational video for John's ministry as the title track to his current CD and current single. Sean Spicer's music video, 'A Thousand Generations,' featuring Tilly Cryar on vocals, is from his Olive Tree CD, which is already an award-winning project as a three-time Covenant Award recipient," says Yochanan Marcellino.
Waller and Spicer are both nominated in a category that also includes "7x70" by Chris August, with director Evan Kaufmann and producer Randy Peterson for Detail Film and Fervent Records; "Crazy Love" by Hawk Nelson, with director/producer John Reuben for BEC Recordings; "Feed The Machine" by Red, with directors the Erwin Brothers and producer Dan Atchison for Alabama Production Group and Essential Records; "I Lift My Hands" by Chris Tomlin, with director/producer Nathan Corrona for Dustbrand Films and EMI CMG; "Miracles" by Newsboys, with director/producer TK McKamy for Revolution Pictures and Inpop Records; and "You Are More" by Tenth Avenue North, with director Wes Edwards and producer Drew Langer for Ruckus Films and Reunion Records.
Nominations were announced Feb. 22 in Atlanta. The 43rd Annual Dove Awards, produced by the Gospel Music Association, will be held April 19 at Atlanta's Fox Theatre.
Waller's As For Me And My House and Spicer's Olive Tree are available through City of Peace Media and Provident Distribution.
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1/18/2012 - John Waller's New Radio Single Endorsed by Courageous Writer and Director
City of Peace Media has announced that "As For Me And My House," the powerful song from John Waller featured on the Top 10 Courageous movie soundtrack, will go for adds Friday, January 20, as the popular recording artist's next radio single. The song, the title track from Waller's third album, already is garnering accolades, including an enthusiastic endorsement from Alex Kendrick, writer and director of Courageous.
"When I first heard John Waller's song based on Joshua 24:15, I had chills! I listened to it three times in a row and then began sharing it with friends," says Kendrick, who also stars in Courageous, the 2011 independent film from the makers of Fireproof and Facing the Giants, which challenges fathers to model God's values for their children.
Waller, who caught the attention of the world with his song "While I'm Waiting" from the No. 1 independent film of 2008, Fireproof, continues to boldly proclaim the Word of God in his latest single. Using Joshua 24:15 as the foundation, the song and the companion video confronts the "spirit of this age" (Acts 17:22-23), and the idols of money and power, sexual immorality, powerless religion, pornography, and drugs and alcohol while providing God's solution: "As For Me And My House, we shall serve the Lord" (Joshua 24:15).
"For me, this is a long-awaited release, but I believe God's perfect timing. "As For Me and My House" is our family's declaration for 2012 and for life," Waller says. "I'm believing the message of the song is going to impact many lives."
The title track, offered as a free download to those who sign the Joshua 24:15 Declaration at Waller's website, highlights the album's theme of declaring our allegiance to God and restoring the focus to family values. The music video version of "As For Me and My House" has more than 298,000 views on YouTube so far. To sign the Declaration and to view the video, visit johnwallermusic.com.
"I asked that it be included on the soundtrack CD of our recent film Courageous, as the lyrics and message aligned perfectly with the plot and theme of the movie," says Kendrick. "I did this because I can tell that God gave John this song. It drips with power and sincerity. It is the kind of song that people will rally around and use as a banner for their faith and convictions.
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12/15/2011 - John Waller Signs With H20 Artist Agency
John Waller, the popular recording artist who touched the world with his song "While I'm Waiting" from the hit film Fireproof, and whose current single "As For Me And My House" is on the Top 10 Courageous movie soundtrack, has signed for exclusive booking worldwide with H2O Artist Agency, founded by veteran Christian music industry agent Scott Huie.
"From his early days leading the critically acclaimed band According to John to his impactful ministry as a solo artist, John Waller has continually used his gifts as a singer and songwriter to inspire, educate, and encourage the body of Christ," Huie says. "A devoted father and husband, Waller walks his talk, and he understands the power of healing and blessing in the Word of truth. His music and life are a testimony to the power available in God's promises."
Waller joins an impressive lineup of artists at H2O including The Imperials, Superchick, DecembeRadio, Sevenglory, Classic Petra and Seventh Day Slumber.
"I couldn't be happier about joining the H2O artist roster," Waller says. "I've known Scott Huie since the According to John days and almost worked with him back then. Now is the right time!"
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10/18/2011 - John Waller Featured on Courageous Film Soundtrack
John Waller, the popular recording artist who touched the world with his song "While I'm Waiting" from the film Fireproof, is one of several musicians featured on the Courageous movie soundtrack, released today by Reunion Records and Provident Label Group.
"As For Me and My House," the title track from Waller's current City of Peace Media CD, is among the 12 songs on the music project accompanying the latest film from the makers of Fireproof and Facing the Giants. Sherwood Pictures' Courageous, released in theaters September 30, drew more than 1 million viewers during its opening weekend, earning it the No. 4 debut ranking and the No. 1 new movie at box offices nationwide, according to Christian Retailing. In its first 17 days, the film earned more than $21 million at the box office, according to The-numbers.com.
Waller's single focuses on Joshua 24:15 ("But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD."), a central theme to the Courageous film. As the characters in the film make an allegiance to God by focusing on family values, Waller, too, challenges his fans to sign the Joshua 24:15 Declaration at the musician's website. All who sign the Declaration are offered a free download of the song "As For Me and My House." The music video version of "As For Me and My House" has almost 200,000 views on YouTube so far.
Waller joins other top Christian artists on the soundtrack, including Casting Crowns on the movie title track, Third Day, Brandon Heath, Tenth Avenue North, Mark Harris, Sanctus Real and Building 429.
To sign Waller's Joshua 24:15 Declaration and to view the video, visit johnwallermusic.com.
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10/17/2011 - John Waller Shares Story Behind Tribute Song To His Mother on Praise The Lord
John Waller, the popular recording artist who touched the world with his song "While I'm Waiting" from the hit film Fireproof, recently appeared on TBN's Praise The Lord with host Russ Taff where Waller shared the behind-the-scene details of his latest song, "Heaven Just Got Better."
During the interview with Taff, Waller discussed the recent birth of his son, Josiah Emmanuel, and the death of his mother less than 24 hours later. Waller also performed songs from his current CD, As For Me And My House, as well as debuting "Heaven Just Got Better."
"I wrote 'Heaven Just Got Better' a couple of years ago, but never did anything with the song," says Waller. "After my mother's death, I went back to the song and finished it as a tribute to my mom. It was as if God was holding the song for just this time," he adds.
"I never thought a perfect place like Heaven could get any better," he says. "Now I know it is."
As the segment ended, Waller said prayers over the studio audience, as well as the TV viewers, using Jewish blessings from the Old Testament, including the Aaronic Benediction from Numbers 6:22-27.
"It was truly an honor to be interviewed by the legendary Russ Taff. He was one of my favorite singers growing up," Waller says of his experience at the show. "It was particularly special to sing 'Heaven Just Got Better' for the first time," he adds.
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John Waller's music video for "As For Me and My House"
John Waller talks about what his fans can expect from his new album
John Waller talks about his song, "Because God Is Good"
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John Waller tells HearItFirst about his song "While I'm Waiting."
Watch John Waller's music video for "While I'm Waiting" on hearitfirst.com.
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