Newsboys That's How You Change The World
Wait, Newsboys Changed *The World*? Seriously?
Okay, before you roll your eyes and mutter something about 90s Christian rock, hear me out. We're not talking world peace (though, wouldn't that be nice?). We're talking about a specific, surprisingly impactful change, all thanks to a little song and dance.
You remember Newsboys, right? The band that brought us "Shine," the one where the lead singer swung his mic like a lasso? Good. Now, picture this: 2012. The *Born Again* album is out, and a little ditty called "God's Not Dead (Like a Lion)" is making waves.
The "God's Not Dead" Movie Phenomenon
Now, the song itself is catchy, sure. But then came the movie. Ah yes, *that* movie. The one where a brave college student debates his philosophy professor about the existence of God.
Love it or hate it (and a *lot* of people had opinions), the God's Not Dead movie became a massive cultural lightning rod. We are talking box office success that nobody anticipated!
Suddenly, everyone was talking about faith, freedom of speech, and whether Kevin Sorbo (yes, Hercules himself!) could play a convincing villain.
Impact Beyond the Box Office
But here's where it gets interesting. The movie, fueled by the Newsboys' anthem, sparked a wave of similar faith-based films. Other musicians took inspiration, and we saw even more songs about faith.
Think about it: before *God's Not Dead*, faith-based movies were often relegated to smaller theaters and niche audiences. After? They started popping up everywhere, becoming legitimate contenders at the box office.
Did Newsboys single-handedly change Hollywood? Probably not. But they certainly threw a very loud, very catchy rock into the pond, creating ripples that are still being felt today.
The Cultural Conversation Shift
The movie, and the song that powered it, also ignited conversations about religious freedom and expression. The topics of faith and religious belief, which had become sensitive and private, were again widely discussed.
Whether you agreed with the movie's message or not, it undeniably forced a dialogue. People were talking, debating, and wrestling with these big questions in a way they hadn't in a long time.
It's More Than Just a Song
So, "changed the world" might sound like hyperbole, but consider this: Newsboys, through their music and the subsequent movie adaptation, helped to reshape the landscape of faith-based entertainment and reignited important cultural conversations.
That's a pretty impressive feat for a band known for spinning microphone cords! Even if you're not a fan of their music or the movie, you can't deny the impact God's Not Dead had on the cultural landscape.
Maybe, just maybe, sometimes the most unexpected changes come from the loudest, catchiest, and yes, even the most controversial, of sources.
So next time you hear "God's Not Dead (Like a Lion)" on the radio, remember it's not just a song. It's a cultural phenomenon. A small part of entertainment and cultural history.
And who knows? Maybe you *can* change the world, one power chord at a time.
