New from Billy Crockett: "COURAGE”
The Story: A man gets his morning coffee and, in that little shop, there is a barista who winces a smile and says two broken words in a language that might be English. He leans-in to listen. And there is enough humanity in that encounter to recalibrate his imagination. He sits down and writes this song. “I can feel your courage,” he says.
And he thinks about his own.
From Billy: On a regular morning in an urban coffee shop, this song came instantly. Why did this small encounter make such a mark on me? I think it was simply the surprise of courage. It was the dark horse in the race. Against the odds, when the heart is fierce and its purpose clear, it shines. It's striking in the small frame—not just on the battlefield but in everyday chance meetings.
Video Single "Courage"
Your Responses
It’s early morning here in New Zealand
far from the woes of the world... How fortunate we are
—John Knox
Powerful song. It melts my heart
and I hope it travels the world and
melts down barriers everywhere.
—Tom Belinoski
I have been sitting with your song—letting it move
through me like that quiet courage you sing about.
The kind that doesn’t announce itself with trumpets,
but just… shows up.
In the soft clothes of an ordinary day,
in a coffee shop, in a glance that stays
a beat longer than expected. You catch that moment
where the heart, against its own history,
dares to lean forward instead of pulling back...
Dares to cross the bridge
—Clayton Aynesworth
What if we had more courage to
reach across that bridge? This is beautiful and brave.
—Lora Lee McCullough
Two friends from Russia had a baby girl in May.
She’s in school and working. He does
incredible portraits. Their courage is eye opening.
—Kathie Carlson
After my husband’s death and through the grieving,
I kept living, quivering smile and all.
Friends in-person were reviving.
Your song did that for me, too, today.
—Paula Gilbert
This song honestly moved me. It just blew me away.
I listened several times just to feel it again
and again, and to live the scene in my head like I was experiencing it myself. You took me there.
—Kelley Brenner
There's so much humanity here, so much beauty.
I love the way the narrator actually sees the barista — [it’s] a wonderful lesson in living intentionally,
in paying attention.
—Mike
This is my favorite of anything you’ve done.
It is clear and powerful and personal.
Yet touches something universal. We are all on our journey of courage, especially now.
—Deb
Tears of hope that my road is one of compassion
to recognize courage and to respond in kind.
—Lanna Johnson
Today I am reminded that the real magic and
blessings in life come through our humanity
and our interconnected compassionate hearts.
—Ceci Zuniga
So clear and powerful. Deeply personal.
We are all on this journey, especially now.
I get the chills listening to it. Thank you for putting beautiful messages into our world.
—Sarah
I forget that there are many people who live
every second with courage because circumstances demand it. Your song, in a beautiful way,
reminds me that it is exactly the immigrant,
the poor, the infirm, the forgotten
who have to show up with courage...
Keep turning the world upside down for the Kingdom.
—Cynthia Kepler-Karrer
I have a friend
undergoing the deportation dance right now.
So, it can't come too soon. We need the bridges.
We need to have our hearts connected.
I don't know where God fits into all of this either.
I guess He's here. IDK.
Thank you for wanting to make the world better.
I know I’m better for it. Blessings be.
—Tom Kamrath
A gentle reminder for me
to keep my eyes and heart open
for so much of what is hiding in plain sight.
—Bob Bennett
Such heartfelt determination. This feels so essential now.
—Jess Wright
Our friend’s husband was returned leaving her and their children here, How do you explain that she is not given to a spirit of fear but of courage and love and determination? Your tender and thoughtful song mines multi-layers in search of what is needed up against this harsh world.
—Steve
