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Spiritual But Not Religious Music

Posted Oct 13 2010 by Jonathan Brink in , with 12 Comments

I was thinking about how much I love music.  And one of the things I’m drawn to is the human expression of spirituality in music.  So I thought I’d create a list of songs that I think are deeply spiritual, expressing an element of the Spirit, but are not particularly religious.  I love listening to really good music that expresses a sense of humanity, a search for God, and a desire to be human.  These are just some of the songs that come to mind as I look at my iTunes.

Just Breathe – Pearl Jam

Kings & Queens – 30 Seconds To Mars

Not Afraid – Eminem

Mercy Street – Peter Gabriel

Pocket Full Of Sunshine – Natasha Bedingfield

Show Me What I’m Looking For – Carolina Liar

Every Day Is Exactly The Same – Nine Inch Nails

One Day – Matisyahu

Secrets – One Republic

Pieces – Red

Overcome – Creed

You Found Me – The Fray

The Sound Of Madness – Shinedown

I’m sure there are a bazillion songs to add to this list.  I think we are inherently spiritual human beings no matter what our faith.

What would you add to the list?

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Jonathan BrinkI am an business development and communications consultant. I am also the senior editor and publisher for Civitas Press. I recently published, Discovering The God Imagination: Reconstructing A Whole, New Christianity. (Civitas, 2011)View all posts by Jonathan Brink →

  • http://twitter.com/BenWheatley Ben Wheatley
  • http://www.facebook.com/kimberlyAknight Kimberly Knight

    Kind and Generous by Natalie MerchantnCloser to Fine by The Indigo GirlsnConstant Craving by Katy LangnSeeker by Shelby Lynn on the Dolly Parton Tribute album Just Because I’m A WomannToes by Norah JonesnnI could go on and on since I am a huge fan of secular music in worship. In fact if folks visit our online church in Second Life they will likely hear any of these during a evening of prayer, fellowship and worship.nnwww.koinonia-church.org

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  • Russell

    Patty Griffin and David Wilcox or my preachers….

  • David

    Love the older Rock and Roll of the 60′s and 70′s Although not particually spiritual, some good messages and others I just like . I would add:rnrnAll you need is Love rnLet it BernMy GirlrnProud MaryrnBad Moon RisingrnMost Jefferson AirplainrnLed ZeprnJanice Joplin …. Loved her voice and rough music with Paul ButterField’s Blues band (I think that was the name)rnrnAlso a host of others. Great time in music history rn

  • Brad Brisco

    There are MANY, but a couple that I listened to earlier today that I would include are “Long Day” and “Bent” by Matchbox 20.

  • http://twitter.com/helenamaddox Kara Helena

    if I had more time I’m sure this list would be longer. Off the top of my head…nnDeath Cab- Your Heart is An Empty RoomnThe Fray- Ungodly HournAudioslave- I am the HighwaynColdplay- In My PlacenMumford and Sons- The Caven

  • Serena

    The Williams Brothers including: Can’t Cry Hard Enough, Give It All up for You, & Everybody Gets a Second Chance. I’m sure there are many more, but these are just the ones that come to my attention when asked on the spot.

  • Skakmkkk

    though i saw no country music on the list..let me be the first to add one..Believe by Brookes and Dunn…Free by Zach Brown Band

  • Tina Reibl

    Gabriels clarinet

  • morning

    Life is Beautiful by Sixx AM

    • http://jonathanbrink.com Jonathan Brink

       That is one of my truly favorite songs to play.

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