Are you struggling to overcome an obstacle in your life? Something daunting? Something that—some days—feels impossible?

Maybe that obstacle is an eating disorder or substance abuse. Maybe it’s a health battle. Or even a relationship issue or financial struggle. Whatever your personal challenge, I created a playlist that might help.

This playlist was inspired by my own battle with bulimia and my recovery in 2016. That’s why I call it a “recovery playlist.” And really, the term “recovery” can apply to any of the situations above. (Read this post for more thoughts on that topic.)

I believe music is powerful. Lyrics and melodies can affect your emotions, for better or worse.

During my own struggle and eventual recovery, I listened to many songs that gave me hope. Made me feel like I wasn’t alone. And, reminded me to lean on God’s promises and grace.

Knowing how much music helped me, I created this playlist to share with anyone else who needs it—whether your “recovery” involves an eating disorder or something else entirely.

Here’s a link to the full playlist on Spotify. As long as you have a free or premium Spotify account, you can listen via this link.

Don’t use Spotify? I got you! You can also listen to the full playlist on my YouTube channel here.

Below is a full list of the songs on the playlist. Each one is also individually linked to play on YouTube, in case you want to listen to a few individually vs. going through the entire playlist.

Christian Music Playlist for Overcoming Something Hard

• “Known” – Tauren Wells
• “I Cry” – Leeland
• “Light Up the Sky” – The Afters
• “For the Moments I Feel Faint” – Relient K
• “Worn” – Tenth Avenue North
• “Something Beautiful” – NEEDTOBREATHE
• “Hold Me Together” – Royal Tailor
• “O’ Lord” – Lauren Daigle
• “We All Need Saving” – Jon McLaughlin
•  “Greater Is He” – Blanca
•  “Take Me As I Am” – FM Static
•  “Never Too Far Gone” – Jordan Feliz
•  “Battle Belongs – Acoustic” – Phil Wickham
•  “Empty Me” – Jeremy Camp
•  “No Longer Slaves” – I AM THEY
•  “Hope” – Jonathan Traylor
•  “Living Hope” – Phil Wickham
•  “Bigger Than I Thought” – Sean Curran
•  “The Healing” – Blanca, Dante Bowe
•  “Stained Glass” – Jon Guerra
•  “Enough” – Jeremy Camp
•  “Live It Well” – Switchfoot
•  “My Story” – Big Daddy Weave
•  “Scars” – I AM THEY
•  “Jesus Changed My Life” – Katy Nichole
•  “You Are the Sun” – Sara Groves
•  “The Lost Get Found” – Britt Nicole
•  “Resurrection Power” – Foothills Collective

This is by no means an exhaustive list. In fact, I created a second volume as well.

LISTEN TO VOLUME 2 HERE.

If you have any additional song recommendations, feel free to share in the comments. I’d love to know what songs have helped you in your personal recovery journey.

Happy, hope-filled listening 🤍

P.S. This playlist is also part of my eating disorder recovery devotional, Recover with God, available on Amazon.

I also host the Recover with God Podcast, available wherever you normally tune in to podcasts.