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| Released | January 30, 2026 | |||
| Recorded | 2023–2025 [1] | |||
| Genre | Folk rock [1] | |||
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| Producer | The Kangies | |||
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Dear Jesus is the upcoming seventh extended play (EP) by the American Christian rock band We the Kingdom. The EP is scheduled for release on January 30,2026,via Capitol Christian Music Group and Sparrow Records,to CD,LP,digital download and streaming formats. The EP was produced by The Kangies and written by Andrew Bergthold,Ed Cash,Martin Cash,Scott Cash,and Chris Tomlin.
Dear Jesus was supported with the release of one preceding single,"Don't Let the Darkness",on October 24,2025. Two songs were released as promotional singles,including "Dear Jesus" on November 21,2025 and "Easy" on January 9,2026. The EP features a guest appearance from Tomlin.
On October 24,2025,We the Kingdom released the lead single from the EP,"Don't Let the Darkness". [2] The song saw the band's attempt at centralizing "the simplicity of being a band," in addition to creating music that "feels both classic and current." [3] [4] [1] An official music video of the song was uploaded to YouTube. [5] On November 21,2025,"Dear Jesus" was released as a promotional single. The song was inspired by a conversation which the band had with a man whose life was change significantly since becoming a Christian. [1] [6] A lyric video for the song was released to YouTube. [7] With the release of its title track,Dear Jesus was announced,with its cover artwork,track listing,and release date. [8] The EP was made available for preorder. [9]
On January 9,2026,the song "Easy" was released as a promotional single. [10]
Dear Jesus demonstrates the style of folk rock. It was recorded between 2023 and 2025. Shore Fire Media noted the EP's themes of surrender,belonging,and renewal,acclaiming its ability to communicate the ideas through "vivid imagery and a raw sense of faith." [1] With the EP,We the Kingdom attempted to write lyrics which were "deeply personal,rooted in faith,and unafraid to wrestle with both light and darkness." [11]
The EP features writing credits from Bergthold,E. Cash,M. Cash,S. Cash,and Tomlin. It was produced by The Kangies. The EP's tracks were programmed by Bergthold and engineered by Ainslie Grosser and The Kangies. It was mixed by Dafydd Thomas and The Kangies,and mastered by Sam Moses. Artists and repertoire was managed by Carter Henderson,Chad Chrisman,and Garrett Davis. [12]
All tracks are written by Andrew Bergthold, Ed Cash, Marin Cash, and Scott Cash, and produced by The Kangies, unless otherwise noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Don't Let the Darkness" | 3:16 | |
| 2. | "Let It Be Jesus" | ||
| 3. | "Rescue Me" | ||
| 4. | "Dear Jesus" | 3:26 | |
| 5. | "I Belong to You" | ||
| 6. | "Holiness" (featuring Chris Tomlin) |
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| 7. | "Easy" |
Credits adapted from Tidal Music. [12]
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| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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| Various | January 30, 2026 | [13] | ||