The Normandies have never been interested in polishing faith into something it is not.
Their music has always leaned toward honesty, reflection, and the kind of storytelling that feels more like conversation than performance. Their newest release, “Hard to Be a Christian,” continues that path in a meaningful way.
The story behind the song begins in a simple church moment.
Years ago, an elder shared a memory about a longtime church member who walked into adult Sunday school visibly frustrated. He was dealing with an ongoing issue with a neighbor and finally said out loud what many believers quietly feel.
He was trying to live like a good Christian, but someone kept pushing him to the edge. It was not eloquent or filtered. It was real.
That statement stuck.
Not because it was shocking, but because it was honest.
That honesty became the foundation for “Hard to Be a Christian.”
The song was not written as a sermon or a complaint, but as a reflection on the tension believers live with every day.
The desire to follow Jesus faithfully, and the reality of human weakness that shows up in traffic, at work, in conflict, and in moments when patience runs thin.
The Normandies understand that tension well. As a band rooted in Christian Americana and storytelling, they have built a reputation for songs that feel grounded and lived in.
Their music often sounds like it comes from shared experiences, not distant ideals. It is faith expressed through real life, not removed from it.
“Hard to Be a Christian” does not point fingers outward. It turns the mirror inward.
It acknowledges how hard it can be to consistently choose humility, grace, and restraint in a world that often rewards the opposite. It also recognizes that growth is not instant and faith is something worked out daily.
At its heart, the song is not about failure. It is about dependence.
It is about recognizing the need for God’s help in moments when emotions rise and reactions come quickly. It is about asking for patience, strength, and the ability to reflect Christ even when it feels costly.
The song becomes less of a statement and more of a prayer.
For The Normandies, that is where faith feels most real. Not in perfection, but in surrender. Not in pretending the walk is easy, but in choosing to keep walking anyway.
With this release, The Normandies invite listeners into that shared space. A space where faith is sincere, struggles are acknowledged, and grace is still the goal. “Hard to Be a Christian” is a reminder that following Jesus is not about having it all together, but about continuing to choose love, humility, and growth in the middle of everyday life.
The song is now available on digital platforms and serves as another chapter in a body of work that values truth over polish and heart over hype.