Your Easter Playlist: Songs to Reflect and Celebrate

Hope Breakfast and listeners share meaningful worship songs for reflection, hope and celebration.

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As we head into the Easter break, many of us return to familiar rhythms – time with family, moments of reflection, and music that helps us pause and take it all in.

On Hope Breakfast, Brendan, Danniebelle and Shammah shared some of the songs shaping their Easter this year, mixing timeless hymns with fresh, modern worship. Listeners also joined in, creating a soundtrack that captures both the depth and the joy of the season.

Here are some of the songs to add to your Easter playlist.

Brendan: A Fresh Take on a Classic

Brendan has been loving a newer release from Phil Wickham:

A fresh spin on the classic Amazing Grace, this version brings an upbeat energy while still holding onto the heart of the Gospel message.

“It invites you to joyfully consider what Jesus has done,” Brendan said. “Honestly, I’ve had it on repeat.”

He also shared a reflection that has stayed with him this Easter season.

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“I once read that as Christians, we’re invited not just to reflect on Easter, but to truly celebrate it,” he said. “To gather, to share meals, and not keep this story to ourselves.”

“We are the Easter people—Hallelujah is our song.”

“For me, that really captures the heart of this song.”

Danniebelle: Lifting our Gaze

For Danniebelle, one song continues to stand out:

The song walks through the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection, pointing to the hope found in Him.

“I love the chorus ‘O praise the name of the Lord our God’. It’s such a direct call to worship, because Jesus defeated death and brought us salvation,” Danniebelle said.

“It’s in Him that we find hope – the kind of hope our world really needs.

She said the song continues to anchor her, especially in difficult seasons.

“It helps me lift my gaze back to Him not just in the good moments, but in the hard ones too.”

Shammah: A Reminder of What’s Been Done

Shammah’s pick centres on the meaning of the cross:

“It’s a beautiful reminder of what Jesus has done for us,” Shammah said.

“The work of the cross was never about what we could earn. It was just about the love God has for us.”

For Shammah, the song is an invitation to remember and recognise that transformation.

“It’s important to pause and acknowledge the change He’s made in us.”

Hope Brekky’s Easter Playlist

Listeners also shared their favourites, bringing together a mix of classic hymns and meaningful worship songs:

Old Rugged Cross, Alan Jackson – listen

Passion Song, Sean Carter – listen

Lead me to Calvary/ Lest we forget Gethsemane – listen

Today is the Day, David Meece – listen

Praise, Elevation Worship – listen

Easter Song, Keith Green – listen

Lead me to the Cross, Brooke Ligertwood & United – listen

Forever, Kari Jobe – listen

Cornerstone, Hillsong – listen

All Hail King Jesus, The Worship Initiative – listen

Creed, Third Day – listen

The Stone’s Been Rolled Away, Hillsong Worship – listen

Sunday, Tree 63 – listen

Glorious Day, Casting Crowns – listen

My redeemer lives, Hillsong United – listen

It is finished, Petra – listen

Love has won, Citizen Way – listen

Whether you’re sitting quietly, heading to church, or gathering with loved ones, these songs can help shape the moments of Easter, reminding us not only of the sacrifice, but of the hope and joy that follow.

This article was prepared with AI assistance and then carefully reviewed, fact-checked, and edited by our Digital Team.

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