Internationally respected worship leader and songwriter Brooke Ligertwood has revealed the spiritual vision behind her forthcoming album EAT, set for release May 14, 2026. More than a title or concept, the project emerges as a deeply personal invitation - one rooted in Scripture, quiet reflection, and a renewed dependence on the living Word of God.
Drawing on biblical imagery of nourishment and spiritual formation, Ligertwood describes EAT as an album born not from artistic ambition but from surrender. In a moving statement accompanying the announcement, she reflects on how, amid the noise of modern life, she sought refuge in silence and Scripture, discovering melodies arising directly from biblical passages themselves. Rather than shaping the words to fit conventional songwriting structures, she allowed the text to lead, resulting in a project composed of verbatim Scripture across multiple translations.
At the center of the album's vision is a conviction that God's Word remains enduring and alive - a steady anchor in an age marked by division, distraction, and competing voices. Referencing Jesus' declaration that heaven and earth will pass away but His words will never pass away, Ligertwood frames EAT as both a creative offering and a spiritual practice: worship not simply sung, but received, meditated on, and lived.
The project's title reflects this posture of spiritual dependence. Echoing Jesus' words that humanity does not live by bread alone but by every word that comes from God, EAT invites listeners to engage with Scripture as sustenance - something to be internalized rather than merely admired from a distance. The album, she explains, became an adventure in listening rather than controlling, allowing melodies, rhythms, and harmonic landscapes to emerge organically from the biblical text.
Musically, the album was brought to life through collaboration with longtime creative partners, including songwriter and producer Jason Ingram and visual collaborator Scott Ligertwood, whose contributions help shape the project's sonic and visual identity. The result is expected to carry an eclectic and unexpectedly organic feel, reflecting the freedom and unpredictability of Scripture itself.
Known globally for her work with Hillsong Worship, Ligertwood has become one of the most influential voices in contemporary worship music, writing songs sung in churches around the world. Her previous solo albums Seven and Eight emphasized theological depth and congregational accessibility, and early indications suggest EAT will continue this trajectory while leaning even more intentionally into scripture-centered worship.
Faith remains at the heart of the project's message. Ligertwood describes the album as an invitation to slow down and return to the source - to allow the Bible itself to shape the imagination and form the soul. In her words, the project is less about performance and more about participation: a shared table where listeners are welcomed to encounter God through His Word.
With pre-save options now live and further details expected in the coming months, EAT positions itself not just as a new release but as a spiritual journey - one that encourages listeners to move beyond noise and rediscover the sustaining power of Scripture.
