Brandon Lake and Phil Wickham Say They Tour for Spiritual Impact, Not Mere Entertainment

"[Of course,] we want people to be entertained if they're sacrificing a lot for a ticket and taking time off, maybe from work, or going to work the next day, maybe tired -- but we really want people to have an encounter. That's what it's all about." 

The tour's message is "for the one who's far from God, or who needs a breakthrough, who needs to encounter this living God that loves them so much."

"That's really what this is all about," Lake said. "Yes, we want them to be entertained, but we want them to walk out better than they came in." 

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Wickham recounted a tour story in which a "row of security guards, up in the balcony," raised their hands, acknowledging they wanted to accept Christ.

"I was so proud of our concertgoers -- the people that came to hang out with us," Wickham said. The fans around the security guards "flooded them" with hugs and encouragement. Such stories, though, are not "unique to that one night," Wickham said. 

"There's a real spirit of family and community" on the tour, he said.

Just as the tour impacted lives, Wickham hopes the movie does the same.

"I hope people in the church see it and get really encouraged by God on the move throughout the country, in the world, and in people's lives. We're all in it together, one big church, just taking ground for Jesus," Wickham said. "We hope that people get saved through this documentary or recommit their lives to Jesus."

The film, Wickham added, shouts a "message to the world that the church is alive."

For the One was directed by Noah Taher, produced by Ken Carpenter (The Shift), and executive produced by Ben Howard (Blue Miracle, The Long Game).

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More about Phil Wickham & Brandon Lake

Phil Wickham is a Grammy-winning worship leader and songwriter whose powerful songs—like “This Is Amazing Grace,” “Living Hope,” and “Battle Belongs”—have stirred hearts and transformed congregations around the world. He boldly addresses modern challenges to faith, using his platform to speak truth into deconstruction culture through his album I Believe and conversations on worship’s relevance. Beyond the stage, he serves as a local church worship pastor, emphasizing that music should lead to lasting spiritual impact rather than mere entertainment. His life mission? To guide listeners into encounters with Christ through authentic worship and a heart rooted in Scripture.

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Brandon Lake is a multi-Grammy-winning worship leader and songwriter whose heartfelt music has stirred up a revival in the church and beyond. His songs—like “Gratitude,” “Hard Fought Hallelujah,” and “Love of God”—resonate deeply with themes of faith, redemption, and the glory of God. Beyond recording, Brandon continues to serve as a worship pastor, emphasizing the importance of local church ministry and authentic spiritual growth. He frequently collaborates with other worship leaders like Phil Wickham and Jelly Roll, using music as a catalyst for gospel conversations. His life and ministry remind us that worship is more than music—it’s a movement of the heart.

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