Keith & Kristyn Getty: Beauty Leads Us Back To God | Unbelievable: The Interview with Luke Martin

In our inaugural episode of Premier Unbelievable: The Interview, Luke Martin sits down with modern hymn writers Keith and Kristyn Getty, the duo, with Stuart Townend, behind “In Christ Alone”. From Belfast roots to Nashville life, Luke explores their craft, calling, and why congregational singing forms the grammar of belief. The Gettys discuss the growing hunger among Gen Z for meaning, beauty and Christianity—and how robust, singable hymns meet that search with substance. 00:00 Introduction 01:25 Who are Keith & Kristyn Getty? 05:10 Why Congregational Singing Matters 09:20 Writing Hymns: Poetry, Melody & Partnership 14:45 Worship: Emotion vs Depth 19:30 Gen Z’s Search for Meaning & Beauty 24:55 The New Getty Hymnal Project 30:10 A Global Movement of Hymn Singing 35:40 Advice for Church Musicians & Worship Leaders 42:00 Christmas Tour Preview: Glasgow, London, Belfast 47:25 Final Thoughts & Closing The Gettys reflect on poetry and melody in partnership, emotionalism versus depth, and how ancient hymns and a new Getty hymnal can anchor the church’s worship through the year. We also preview their week-before-Christmas UK concerts in Glasgow, London and Belfast, featuring carols, lessons and special guests. Whether you’re a church leader, musician or curious listener, this rich conversation will tune your heart to sing God’s grace and offer practical ideas for shaping beautiful, theologically robust worship. Plus a glimpse inside their process. Get Home For Christmas tickets here https://tix.to/vRm4Ug Getty Sing! Hymnal (lay flat) https://amzn.to/4oMmu6o Getty Sing! Hymnal (cloth over board) https://amzn.to/4omSm1A 👉 Support thought-provoking conversations and help keep the show going at www.premierunbelievable.com/geolink/donate💡 🎧 Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast a  www.premier.plus/unbelievable 🎙️ 🔗 Get bonus content, updates, fascinating articles, and early access to new episodes - absolutely free! Join now at www.premierunbelievable.com 📢 #Gettys #InChristAlone #ModernHymns #CongregationalSinging #WorshipLeaders   Social Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/unbelievablefe Facebook: / https://facebook.com/premierunbelievable Instagram: / https://instagram.com/premierunbelievable Tik Tok: / https://tiktok.com/@premier.unbelievable