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Stephen McWhirter
Worship recording artist · Songwriter · Speaker · Author
Worshipping Jesus and leading others to Him.
The Bio
Stephen McWhirter is a Dove and BMI Award-winning Christian worship recording artist, songwriter, speaker, and author based in Louisville, Kentucky. He is the songwriter of the GRAMMY-winning song “Come Jesus Come” and a featured artist on the GRAMMY-winning album I Will Not Be Moved (Live) by the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir (Best Roots Gospel Album). Signed with Capitol Christian Music Group Publishing and Re:Think Music, Stephen is one of the most compelling voices in contemporary Christian worship today.
Stephen and his wife Tara co-wrote “Come Jesus Come” — a global worship anthem that has surpassed 100 million streams and views across platforms, reached #1 on iTunes in Christian songs and albums, and is in regular rotation on K-LOVE Radio. The song was recorded by CeCe Winans featuring Shirley Caesar, whose version won Best Gospel Performance/Song at the 68th Grammy Awards. It has also been covered by country artist Cody Johnson and performed by CeCe Winans on American Idol. In 2026, Stephen received a BMI Songwriter Award for “Come Jesus Come.” His newest releases, COME OUT LAZARUS! and THIS ONE REFRAIN are available now on all streaming platforms.
The story
Radical Redemption
Behind the music is a story of radical redemption. Growing up the son of a traveling evangelist, Stephen witnessed deep hypocrisy at home that drove him into over 11 years of drug addiction, including crystal meth. One night at 3am, while reading The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel with drugs on the table beside him, God showed up — and everything changed. Stephen never used drugs again.
Since September 2022, Stephen has conducted live worship and evangelism streams on TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram — leading over 40,000 people to faith in Jesus Christ through those streams alone, with tens of thousands more through his global travels as a worship leader and speaker.
Stephen's debut book, Radically Restored: How Knowing Jesus Heals Our Brokenness, is published by Zondervan with a foreword by Lee Strobel and endorsements from Dallas Jenkins (creator of The Chosen), Matthew West, Matt Maher, and Jim Cymbala. It is on the best sellers list and available now wherever books are sold.
Stephen lives in Louisville, Kentucky with his wife Tara — his co-writer on Come Jesus Come and ministry partner — and their three sons. His mission is simple: worship Jesus and lead others to Him.
Awards & Achievements
Press quotes
“‘Come Jesus Come’ has quickly become an anthem for so many. The former meth addict sings the heartfelt prayer with a rare vulnerability that's incredibly sincere and pure.”K-LOVE / Lindsay Williams
“His breakthrough song ‘Come Jesus Come’ has garnered more than 100 million views, touching countless lives with its message of hope and surrender.”Gospel Music Association
“McWhirter's story is an incredible reminder of the gospel's power.”Movieguide
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