Matt Redman Reflects On The Power of Collaboration Amid New Song Release “A Thousand Ways”
Matt Redman Reflects On The Power of Collaboration Amid New Song Release “A Thousand Ways” Worship leader and songwriter Matt Redman has shared a heartfelt reflection on the story behind his new song “A Thousand Ways,” celebrating the beauty of creative community in worship.
In a post, Redman revealed that the song took shape during a writing session in a Las Vegas warehouse devoted to worship, prayer, and ministry. He teamed up with Leonard Jarman and Joe L Barnes, crediting the team dynamic for unlocking ideas he would not have reached alone. “Most things are so much better with collaboration,” he wrote, noting that this song “took team” and “showed up” as they created together in that sacred space.
Redman added a playful detail about Jarman’s “vast” keyboard setup, which helped foster an atmosphere of curiosity and freedom. He likened the session to a playground rather than a boxing ring, a spirit of lightness that listeners can hear in the recorded version. The final track also features a contribution from CalledOut Music, further underscoring the communal heart behind the piece.
For Redman, the takeaway is clear. Collaboration often proves more fruitful than working alone, and it is far more enjoyable, too. “Collaboration almost always beats isolation,” he concluded, positioning “A Thousand Ways” as both a worship song and a living reminder that creativity flourishes in community.
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