Christ-Centered Resources

Gungor’s DVD: Let There Be
Review by Adam Barnes


From the opening of Let There Be, as Lisa Gungor sings “This Is My Father’s World” in a seaside cave with only the sounds of the tide rolling in to accompany her, we can clearly see the focus of this documentary/live music film. We come alongside Michael and Lisa Gungor as well as a collective of musicians on a global journey through God’s creation in many venues to experience Christ-centered culture and art. Gungor has made an incredible work that deliberately chooses to reveal that God is everywhere. Blending footage from live performances across a year’s tour, film maker Andy Catarisano weaves a story of the sacred that is all around.

Between songs, Michael Gungor lays out a narrative that addresses our place in God’s creation, our sinful nature, and our insatiable need for God in our lives. It’s plainly clear that we need Christ’s offering, but atonement is not the only thing we are seeking. Purpose and life are found there, and we are meant to partake with others in this process. Let There Be is a work that was made possible by the contributions of fans, people who were able to become a part of the project. By raising money through a Kickstarter, the band was able to closely mirror how we come alongside God in joining with His process.

God’s Creation is centered on Christ and testifies the Lord’s Redemptive work (Colossians 1:15-20). Like a father working a garden, He desires for us, His children, to know the joy of working with Him and seeing the work bloom and grow. The Lord’s work is all around, in skies vast and oceans deep, in cathedrals as well as subway stations. There was once a Rabbi who blurred the lines of sacred and profane and taught that loving God and loving people was the highest law. His work continues in those who choose to follow after Him.

Gungor’s work in Let There Be illuminates the wonder of God’s creation and allows us all to come and worship Christ in His presence. Take some time to check out this wonderful work of art. If you would like, you can borrow my copy.