Brandon Lake Takes ‘Good Morning America’ To Church, Says He’s Pointing People ‘To Jesus’
Brandon Lake showed up on Good Morning America and turned a morning show into a moment of worship. He sang Hard Fought Hallelujah with the kind of grit that makes you sit up and listen. This wasn’t just a promo stop; it was a short rally for hope.
Lake is no stranger to the spotlight, but he consistently uses it to lift Jesus instead of himself. The song won multiple Dove Awards and carries a raw honesty that cuts through polished pop. That honesty is the vessel he’s chosen to deliver a clear message of faith.
On camera he was calm and pointed. “I’m just trying to chase one song after the other and point people to a hope that’s higher and point them to Jesus,” he said. Those words are simple, unapologetic, and exactly what he means to do.
The track first landed as a solo release and then exploded after a collaboration that brought new voices into the chorus. Lake’s partnership with Jelly Roll added a gritty, real-life testimony that connected with a broader audience. That blend of raw testimony and worship is a powerful mix for a culture hungry for both honesty and redemption.
Lake talked about the collaboration with openness and warmth. “I just knew that he would probably identify with this, these lyrics … because he has worn his faith on his sleeve,” he said. “I’m so proud of him that he’s a man of faith, but he’s like, ‘Yo, I don’t have it all together.’ And that’s what this song is about. It’s just still singing out of a ‘hallelujah’ even when you don’t feel it.”
Then Lake delivered a line that landed like a one-two punch: “We both tell people who the father is.” It’s a playful line, but it carries weight when you remember who he’s pointing to. There’s no soft-selling here—this is direct, pastoral, evangelistic energy in prime time.
Jelly Roll’s testimony has been visible and vocal in recent months, and that authenticity is part of why the collaboration resonated. He’s talked about faith changing his life and credited it with a turnaround that surprised many. His presence on the song makes the worship feel lived-in, not staged.
“I hope they don’t get mad at me saying it on TV, but first and foremost, God is everything, baby,” Jelly Roll said. “None of this would work for me without Jesus Himself, and developing that relationship with Him.” Those lines aren’t crafted for applause; they’re directed to anyone who might be listening and searching.
Why This Moment Matters
There’s a larger point in seeing worship on mainstream stages: faith moves out of the margins and into conversation. When artists like Lake bring scripture-infused hope to national audiences, it normalizes a posture of dependence on God. It also reminds believers that influence is a platform for proclamation, not just promotion.
This appearance wasn’t about celebrity or clout; it was about pointing people back to the cross and the Father who heals. The theology behind the performance was simple and biblical: even when life hurts, you can sing a hallelujah. That is a message Christians should repeat loudly and without apology.
Lake’s ministry on television proves a truth the church has always known: gospel rhythm translates. People respond when confession and praise are honest and public. If that gets someone to seek the Father, the stage has done what it was meant to do.
At the end of the day, performances like this are invitations, not conclusions. They point toward a relationship that changes everything and beckon viewers to consider a hope higher than their circumstances. That’s the kind of public witness that matters right now.