Ezra Worship And The Calvin University Gospel Choir Join Forces For ‘Same God’

Master June 26, 2026 3 min read 0

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 A collective of the next generation of worship leaders creating songs for the Church steeped in Biblical truth and musical excellence, Decatur, Alabama-based Ezra Worship presents “Same God” (feat. Marco Virtudazo). Spotlighting the Calvin University Gospel Choir, the NCS Records single was penned by Marco Virtudazo, Phoebe Scott, Mary Lazenby Bridges, John Chisum, and George Godwin.

An anthem of humble repentance extolling the Lord’s unending kindness and mercy, “Same God” was produced by GRAMMY® and Dove Award-winner Chris Springer and executive produced by Ezra Worship’s George and Carol Godwin along with NCS Records/Nashville Christian Songwriters founder and president John Chisum.

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The single arrives on the heels of last month’s “Great and Glorious God” (feat. Anne Elise Sherrod), the title-track of Ezra Worship’s forthcoming NCS Records EP. All collaborations with the Calvin University Gospel Choir, the four-song Great and Glorious God set releases July 24 and also includes the gratitude-filled ballad “Faithful Through It All” (feat. Alyssa Campbell) and the soulful “Praise Upon Praise” (feat. Rebekah Trapnell).

“Ezra Worship’s partnership with the Calvin University Gospel Choir was off the charts,” shares NCS Records/Nashville Christian Songwriters founder and president John Chisum. “This was one of the most impactful worship experiences I’ve had in a long time. A special bond exists between the Ezra Worship vocalists and the Calvin choir, and this is a collaboration that I hope endures for years to come.”

Echoing Chisum’s sentiments, Ezra Worship Initiative director George Godwin says, “The collaboration with the Calvin University Gospel Choir brought this vision to life in a powerful way. Hearing diverse voices sing these truths together provides a beautiful picture of God’s people united in worship. The joy and unity of the choir remind us that worship is both deeply personal and wonderfully communal.”

ABOUT EZRA WORSHIP
A division of the Ezra Worship Initiative — a seminary-based internship program in Decatur, Alabama, raising up worship leaders to serve the Church through sound theology, excellent leadership, accomplished musicianship, and practical audio tech training — Ezra Worship is a songwriting collective comprised of college-aged students pursuing bi-vocational or full-time music and worship leadership. Nurturing young writers in the creation of a powerful new stream of modern congregational music and resources, Ezra Worshipblends the best of historical worship with contemporary musical expressions.

ABOUT NASHVILLE CHRISTIAN SONGWRITERS AND NCS RECORDS
Established in 2015 by veteran music industry executive John Chisum to help meet the unique needs of aspiring artists and writers, Nashville Christian Songwriters (NCS) flourishes today as a multifaceted organization with worldwide reach, boasting one of Christian music’s premier training and coaching programs, among other signature services. The company’s label, NCS Records, has quickly amassed a stable of acclaimed artists, including American Idol’s Clark Beckham, award-winning singer/songwriter John Chisum, lauded indie-rockers Eauclaire, and singer/songwriter and worship leader Justin Barnett. Comprised of a world-class recording studio, podcast suite and versatile event space, NCS is located in the heart of Nashville’s Berry Hill creative district.