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John Stratton Releases New Single, "The Body and the Blood"


John Stratton Releases New Single, 'The Body and the Blood'


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NEWS SOURCE: Naka Agency
July 23, 2025

Nashville, TN – Worship leader and songwriter John Stratton has released a powerful new single titled “The Body and the Blood,” available now on all major streaming platforms. The song, co-written with Josh Miller and Ryan Hall, is more than a worship moment—it’s an invitation to encounter Jesus through communion, capturing the deep spiritual hunger and transformation that takes place in His presence.

The inspiration for the song came in an unexpected but profoundly moving moment at home. One day, John’s young daughter approached him, communion cup in hand, and asked, “Dad, can I have more of the body and the blood of Jesus? We need more of the body and the blood.” That childlike desire for more of Jesus became the seed for a song that now gives language to believers longing for deeper connection during the sacred act of communion.

“I didn’t set out to write a communion song,” Stratton shares. “But when my daughter said those words, something in me was wrecked. Her hunger reflected the very thing we so often miss in our routines—the real presence of Jesus. That moment turned into a prayer, then a melody, and now it’s a song that I pray draws people into true encounter.”

“The Body and the Blood” weaves Scripture-rich language with heartfelt worship, making it a powerful addition for personal devotion or church gatherings. The track highlights the transformative nature of communion, not as ritual, but as relationship—an intimate moment where believers receive grace, healing, and renewal through the sacrifice of Christ.

This release follows a string of deeply impacting worship songs from Stratton, who continues to write music that helps people step into moments of encounter with the Holy Spirit.

Song link: https://found.ee/thebodyandtheblood

About John Stratton:

John Stratton is a songwriter, worship artist, and producer committed to creating music that helps people meet Jesus personally and powerfully. He has had the opportunity to open for artists like Phil Wickham, Maverick City Music, and Pat Barrett, and regularly leads worship as part of the collective RIVERS, which he co-leads with his wife, Marina.

Rooted in the promise of John 7:38"Whoever believes in me…rivers of living water will flow from within them”—Stratton’s heart beats for a global Church empowered by the Holy Spirit and anchored in God’s Word. Through both his personal songs and collaborations with worship leaders and songwriters across the body of Christ, John’s music serves as a vessel for revival, healing, and intimacy with God.

John Stratton on socials: https://www.instagram.com/johnrstratton/



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