Talking to Jesus

"Talking to Jesus"
Promotional single by Elevation Worship and Maverick City Music featuring Brandon Lake
from the album Old Church Basement
ReleasedApril 9, 2021 (2021-04-09)
Recorded2021
GenreContemporary worship music
Length8:29
LabelElevation Worship
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Chris Brown
  • Steven Furtick
  • Jason Ingram
  • Tony Brown
  • Jonathan Jay
Music video
"Talking to Jesus" on YouTube
"Talking to Jesus" (Lyrics) on YouTube

"Talking to Jesus" is a song performed by American contemporary worship bands Elevation Worship and Maverick City Music, which features vocals from Brandon Lake. The song was released on April 9, 2021, as a promotional single from their collaborative live album, Old Church Basement (2021).[1] The song was written by Brandon Lake, Chris Brown, and Steven Furtick.[2]

"Talking to Jesus" debuted at No. 9 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart,[3] and at No. 1 on the Hot Gospel Songs chart.[4]

Brandon Lake and Thomas Rhett released a live rendition of "Talking to Jesus" as a standalone single on May 12, 2023.[5] Their rendition peaked at No. 26 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart.[6]

  1. ^ Longs, Herb (April 9, 2021). "Elevation Worship & Maverick City Team Up For 'Talking To Jesus' – TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
  2. ^ "Talking To Jesus | Chords, Lyrics and Sheet Music | SongSelect®". SongSelect. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference Hot Christian Songs was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  4. ^ Cite error: The named reference Hot Gospel Songs was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  5. ^ Longs, Herb (May 12, 2023). "Thomas Rhett Joins Brandon Lake For Live Version of 'Talking To Jesus' [WATCH] - Everything Nash". Everything Nash. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  6. ^ Cite error: The named reference Lake Hot Christian Songs was invoked but never defined (see the help page).