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American Idol’s Easter special and finale showcased a growing spiritual revival on prime-time TV, with faith-filled performances capturing the attention of a new generation.

Hollywoke is usually a glutton for anti-Christian bias, so when primetime American television dons the hat of an honest televangelist, it’s worth noting.

American Idol unashamedly turned couches into pews for its May finale.

Brandon Lake, Carrie Underwood and Kirk Franklin all made appearances — and if, like me, you consider country music’s Jelly Roll (Jason Bradley DeFord) being closer to Christ than he used to be, then include him in that mix.

Salt n’ Pepper, Goo Goo Dolls, and Jessica Simpson also joined the line-up.

The theme wasn’t an anomaly.

Producers emphasised “Songs of Faith” in April, during what the Post Millennial identified as the show’s first-ever three-hour Easter special.

Judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood all performed salutes to the long-lasting positive impact the Gospel has had on American music.

The April Easter special featured songs like “Bridge over Troubled Water,” “How Great Thou Art,” “Come Jesus Come,” and “Amazing Grace.”

Faith Finds a Foothold in Hollywood

American Idol turning its eyes towards Jesus signals a radical shift towards revival.

It’s radical because the rights to the show are owned by Sony.

Additionally, the show airs on a network controlled by woke Disney, which is — based on the company’s current content and policy — also under the sway of the anti-Christian cult of LGBTQ+.

Posting on X about the “faith-forward shift”, LOOR TV boss Marcus Pittman put Hollywood’s slow “faith-friendly evolution” down to producers “knowing their audience.”

“This isn’t random,” he said. “The show appears to be tapping into a surprising cultural shift: Gen Z’s surging interest in faith and spirituality.” Drawing attention to the data, he added, “Gen Z church attendance has QUADRUPLED in certain demographics.”

“This isn’t just a small trend — it’s reshaping how entertainment platforms are approaching content,” he continued.

It’s not just “Jesus, Take the Wheel” by Carrie Underwood — there’s also Jelly Roll, whom Pittman described as “a former addict whose redemption narrative is deeply rooted in faith.”

“His openness about how spirituality transformed his life resonates with viewers seeking authentic stories,” Pittman added.

Not Just a Passing Trend

Citing an example from The Independent, Marcus Pittman said, “Easter services this year were packed with young faces seeking community and meaning.”

Some key contestants are also Christians. Both Canaan and Breanna Nix, a young mum, unapologetically identify as Jesus people. Nix made it into the top 3, losing to Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old father of 3 whose roots are deeply embedded in the Church and the Gospel.

Continuing his analysis, Pittman rightly argued that “American Idol’s producers aren’t just randomly booking Christian artists — they’re responding to viewership data that likely shows strong engagement when faith elements are incorporated.”

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— Marcus Pittman (@ImKingGinger) May 19, 2025

“The music industry has noticed, too,” Pittman mused. “Streaming numbers for worship music and faith-based content have surged across platforms.”

This was, he said, “once a niche market, now it’s becoming increasingly mainstream.”

According to Pittman, the unexpected phenomenon “challenges the narrative that younger generations are abandoning religion.”

“We’re seeing a reimagining of spiritual engagement that entertainment platforms are racing to understand.”

I agree with Pittman’s optimism. By all accounts, parts of this year’s American Idol were undeniably Christ-centred.

As such, this was effectual calling, summoning the secular to re-embrace the sacred.

This season of American Idol wasn’t a happy accident — it was a big tent spiritual event.

Some might even dare to say that by placing faith centre-stage, God used Hollywoke, like Balaam’s ass, to bring us all a little closer to revival.

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