🎙️ Church: A Sacred Collaboration

On July 24–25, 2025, gospel powerhouse Tasha Cobbs Leonard unveiled her stirring new single “Church”, featuring the unmistakable voice of John Legend, and backed by a radiant, choir‑led video debuting with her album TASHA (iHeart).

The Creative Process & Inspiration

Tasha explains that the song’s inception began with her family worshiping together, drawing inspiration from John Legend’s early track “It Don’t Have To Change”, which also featured his family (iHeart). She sought something deeply emotional and communal—an intimate worship experience captured in music.

When considering a featured artist to elevate the song’s vision, a mutual friend, Jocelyn, introduced Tasha to John Legend. Tasha didn’t hesitate: “What an incredible opportunity” she recalls, and through Jocelyn the collaboration came to life (iHeart).

Recording Church

Tasha and John recorded “Church” in a setting stripped down to the essentials: just the two of them at a piano, joined by a choir dressed in white, with no lights, no audience, no distractions—“honest and sacred,” as Tasha puts it (People.com). The song’s lyrical hook, “God it’s just You and me now… Teach me how to have church on a Monday,” speaks directly to worship beyond Sundays and physical spaces (People.com).

John Legend, who also has roots in the church and began his music journey in that space, expresses how affirming it was to work alongside Tasha’s family during the process (iHeart).

Themes & Sound

• Intimacy & Worship: Built around pure vocals and piano, the track fosters a space for personal encounter with faith.

• Minimalist Aesthetic: The music video embodies simplicity—a clean blank canvas, white-robed choir, no elaborate production—reinforcing the song’s spiritual essence (People.com).

• Universal Message: Church expresses that worship is not embedded in a building, but in a moment and heart connection with God.

Why Church Matters

This collaboration marks one of the most poignant intersections between contemporary gospel and mainstream soul music in mid‑2025:

• Tasha Cobbs Leonard has crafted her most personal album yet with TASHA, diving into themes of authenticity, faith, and freedom, with Church as one of its cornerstone pieces (People.com).

• John Legend brings his soulful depth and gospel heritage, adding warmth and gravitas to every chorus and verse.

Closing Thoughts

Church is more than just a song—it’s a musical sanctuary, offering worship even outside the pews and sanctuary. It beautifully illustrates what happens when artistry and spirituality meet in vulnerability and intention.

Watch Now

🎥 Experience the full emotion and power of “Church” with Tasha Cobbs Leonard and John Legend.
Watch the official video here:

Tasha Cobbs Leonard & John Legend – “Church” (Official Music Video)

Let this deeply moving collaboration remind you that worship is possible anywhere—any moment can become church when it's led with honest hearts.