About “The Joy - Live”
Written by Andrew Holt and Mitch Wong, the song was recorded live at The Belonging Co, the Nashville church led by Henry and Alex Seeley, with David Dennis leading. It is built around the declaration from Nehemiah that the joy of the Lord is strength, treating joy as something chosen rather than circumstantial. The gospel-influenced live recording became one of the standout moments of the church's 2023 album Pneuma.
Written by Andrew Holt and Mitch Wong · Released 2023 on Pneuma (Live) · CCLI #7209419
- Climbed the CCLI Top 100 of most-sung songs in US churches
- A studio version featuring David Dennis, Andrew Holt and Shantrice Laura followed in 2025
Scripture Nehemiah 8:10 · Psalm 118:24
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Frequently asked
Who wrote “The Joy - Live”?
Andrew Holt and Mitch Wong. It was first released in 2023 on Pneuma (Live).
What is “The Joy - Live” about?
Written by Andrew Holt and Mitch Wong, the song was recorded live at The Belonging Co, the Nashville church led by Henry and Alex Seeley, with David Dennis leading. It is built around the declaration from Nehemiah that the joy of the Lord is strength, treating joy as something chosen rather than circumstantial. The gospel-influenced live recording became one of the standout moments of the church's 2023 album Pneuma.
How many churches sing “The Joy - Live”?
55 churches in the playlist.church map have it in their worship playlists, most often for God's Love, Joy — one of the most-adopted worship songs today.
What Bible verses inspired “The Joy - Live”?
It draws on Nehemiah 8:10 and Psalm 118:24.