Josh Bissell on Faith, Faithfulness, and Finding His Voice Through “Take It All Back”
For many independent Christian artists, collaboration with a globally recognized voice can feel distant or even impossible. Yet for Josh Bissell, the opportunity to be featured alongside Tauren Wells came not through strategy or self promotion, but through years of quiet obedience, service, and surrender.
In a recent interview with Zach Garrett of Brite Lite Music, hosted in partnership with Kingdom Chorus, Bissell shared the story behind the acoustic release of Take It All Back, a stripped down reimagining of the well known worship anthem that now features Wells, Bissell, and Davies.
The collaboration, while unexpected, reflects a deeper theme that runs through Bissell’s life and music.
God often works quietly, patiently, and far from the spotlight.
A Worshiper First, an Artist Second
Before conversations about releases, features, or platforms, Bissell is clear about his identity.
“First and foremost, I’m a worshiper,” he shared. “I grew up in the church. I’ve led worship most of my life. That’s where everything starts for me.”
That foundation shapes his songwriting. Rather than chasing trends or radio formulas, Bissell writes from a place of lived faith, often drawing inspiration from the Psalms. His songs reflect real life questions, doubts, grief, and hope, all brought honestly before God.
“I want my music to feel like real life,” he said. “Meeting God in the quiet places. Taking everything that’s happening and pointing it back to Jesus.”
Over the past four years, that pursuit has defined his journey. Not chasing a hit, but chasing the next song that ministers first to his own heart, trusting God to use it beyond that.
Serving Without Expectation
Bissell’s relationship with Tauren Wells did not begin with music. For the last two years, he has served faithfully on Wells’ church worship team, helping plant and grow the local church in his hometown.
“I stepped into that role just to serve,” Bissell explained. “I wasn’t trying to get anything out of it.”
What he did receive was something deeper. Community. Healing. Spiritual growth. A healthy church environment led by a pastor who lives the same humility he preaches.
“He’s the real deal,” Bissell said of Wells. “What you see publicly is who he really is. His heart is for people to know Jesus, whether he’s on stage or pastoring.”
That season of service was never treated as a stepping stone. Yet, in God’s timing, it became part of the story.
One Honest Post, One Unexpected Door
The acoustic version of Take It All Back began with a moment of honesty and exhaustion.
“I was questioning whether social media was even doing anything,” Bissell admitted. “I realized I’d been striving and comparing.”
Instead of forcing content, he chose freedom. He recorded and shared a simple acoustic version that felt authentically him. No expectations. No pitch.
Wells saw the post and asked to be added as a collaborator. That alone felt surreal. Then came another message.
“What do you think about actually putting this song out?” Wells asked, explaining he wanted to run it by the label.
Bissell was sitting in a Whataburger with his band when the text came in.
“I almost fell out of the booth,” he laughed.
What followed was not just a release, but a moment that affirmed years of quiet faithfulness.
A Song That Meets People Where They Are
Since its release, the acoustic version has connected deeply with listeners who find themselves in seasons very different from when the original anthem first released.
“I’ve seen comments from people saying the original met them when they were ready to fight,” Bissell said. “This version meets them in sorrow. In stillness.”
The lyrics did not change. The posture did.
By slowing the song down, the declaration became intimate. What once felt like a battle cry now felt like a prayer whispered through tears. For many, it opened space to connect with the Holy Spirit in a new way.
For Bissell, those responses have affirmed his unique calling.
“I can’t do what Tauren does,” he shared honestly. “But God’s given me a voice that’s different. And that’s okay.”
Quiet Faith and the Long View
Looking ahead, Bissell is preparing to release more music that continues this theme. Songs for people learning how to trust God while He works quietly behind the scenes.
“The record I’m working on is about being in the middle of a miracle,” he explained. “Even when it doesn’t look miraculous.”
Drawing from Scripture, he reflected on figures like Abraham, Joseph, David, and Moses. Lives marked by waiting, slow progress, and promises not immediately fulfilled.
“Some of them didn’t even live to see the promise,” he said. “But they lived in faith.”
That perspective has shaped both his music and his peace. Instead of chasing outcomes, Bissell has learned to measure success by faithfulness.
“If it ministers to me,” he said, “I can put it out there and trust God with the rest.”
A Testimony Still Unfolding
What makes this collaboration remarkable is not just the names attached to it, but the story behind it. A reminder that God honors humility, service, and obedience done in secret.
As Zach Garrett noted during the interview, the same truth, delivered with a different tone, can reach hearts in entirely new ways.
For Josh Bissell, Take It All Back is not a finish line. It is a marker along the road, a glimpse of how God can use quiet faith to create moments that resonate far beyond expectation.
And if this season is any indication, the best chapters of his story are still being written.