
NASHVILLE, TN (May 5, 2026) - Legendary Christian rock pioneers Petra have released their latest single, “Skin in the Game,” to Christian Rock radio, continuing a remarkable season that has already seen strong chart momentum from their Hope album. Written by Bob Hartman and produced by Petra, the song carries the band’s unmistakable fusion of bold rock energy and deeply rooted biblical truth.
With “Skin in the Game,” Petra turns the spotlight toward the ultimate act of sacrifice. Drawing listeners into the anguish of Gethsemane and the victory of the cross, the song paints a vivid portrait of Christ’s suffering and love. Lines like “In the garden of Gethsemane, where angels weep for all His scorn” and “On the cross, He breathed forgiveness with His final, sacred breath” capture both the weight of sin and the hope of redemption. The chorus lands with striking clarity, declaring that Jesus did not remain distant but fully stepped into humanity’s brokenness, giving everything for every heart and every name.
This message is not just poetic. It reflects the very heartbeat of Petra’s ministry, which has remained anchored in Scripture since their beginnings in a Fort Wayne, Indiana Bible school. Long before arenas and global tours, the band played in parks, prisons, and coffeehouses, carrying a sound that challenged expectations and, at times, stirred controversy within the Church. Yet through resistance and criticism, their audience grew, drawn to music that was both unapologetically bold and spiritually grounded.
More than five decades later, Petra’s legacy stands as a towering landmark in Christian music. With nearly 10 million albums sold, four Grammy Awards, and ten Dove Awards, they have not only shaped a genre but helped define it. Their influence stretches across generations, earning recognition as pioneers whose impact continues to echo through today’s artists and audiences alike.
Following the success of recent releases from Hope, “Skin in the Game” arrives as both a continuation and a deepening of the message behind the album. Rather than simply revisiting past achievements, Petra is building on them, offering songs that speak with urgency and relevance to a new generation while staying true to the foundation that has defined their ministry for decades.
Currently on tour promoting the Hope album, Petra continues to bring this message directly to audiences, creating a powerful live experience that connects longtime fans with a rising generation discovering their music for the first time.
“Skin in the Game” stands as a reminder that the Gospel is not passive. It is active, costly, and deeply personal. Just as Christ gave everything, the song calls believers to respond with lives marked by commitment and surrender. In every lyric and every note, Petra invites listeners to step beyond observation and into participation, echoing the same truth that has defined their ministry from the very beginning.
The radio single is available now to Christian Rock radio exclusively through Jeff McLaughlin of A-Sides Radio Promotion, a division of McLaughlin Music Group.
Listen to Skin In The Game:
https://open.spotify.com/track/2KLNSjgLfGfbG2xHU6CfJs
Listen to the entire album:
https://open.spotify.com/album/2onipAKxLVoLTQZW3mJ7iv
https://music.apple.com/us/album/hope/1859241110
Purchase the album:
https://girdermusic.com/products/petra-hope-cd-2026-girder-records
Connect with Petra:
https://www.facebook.com/Petraband
For more info on Petra, visit the JFH Artists Database.
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