J (2007)
1. Stumbled
2. Sweet and Gentle Love
3. He Is There
4. Lazarus
5. Don't Let Me Go
6. Why
7. I See The Nails
8. Thankful
9. Hannah's Song
10. Can't Wait To See You
11. Lion of The Tribe of Judah
"I am nothing without His mercy and grace. It's only by His strength that I can do any of the things He has asked me to do. Everything you see and hear, it's not mine, it's His."
From the beginning Jonathan knew about God. Jonathan was raised in a home that taught about God and His love. It was at this early stage in Jonathan's life, at the age of 7, that he gave his heart over to Jesus Christ. God had placed a love of music into Jonathan already back then. Singing was a bonding agent for his family. Often times he and his siblings would harmonize while singing hymns together. Some of Jonathan's fondest memories of his family were created during that time.
A series of events led Jonathan and his family to spend much of his childhood moving around, at times living in shelters, and going through a series of schools in the process. Despite what most people would describe as hard times, Jonathan's memories of those times were filled with fondness. In the middle of his teenage years his family moved from Wisconsin to Tennessee. There he was moved to learn to play the guitar to accompany his singing. This opened the door for a whole new level of creativity. Jonathan began writing songs.
It was at this time that Jonathan's reality was shaken. His parents divorced. Jonathan was left confused and not knowing what reality was. Up until this time he knew God but hadn't really shared a close relationship with Him. Jonathan found comfort in expressing his pain through song during this time.
Jonathan moved away from the rest of the family and tried to seek solace in the world. For a while he thought he had it all. Relationships, money, recognition and encouragement from others about his music, it all drew him further and further out.
Then one night, while sitting on a rooftop in California Jonathan cried out to God. His soul ached. The world could no longer fill that space only intended for God's love. He knew he could no longer live his life that way.
He moved back to Tennessee, and at the age of 21 gave his life back to Jesus. He developed a strong dependence on God and His Word to direct his path. And learned the most valuable relationship to have was one with Him.
Through many trials and experiences, Jonathan had discovered what he really desired was to use his gift without compromise to build God's Kingdom. Jonathan heard the call of God. And, after a series of confirmations and increasing wisdom through getting deeper in the Word Jonathan began putting all he had into making God's music. It was then that God revealed a deeper vision for Jonathan. The music God gave him was meant to heal others.
In 2003, Jonathan met Elke. They discovered that their passions and mission followed the same path, and as time progressed, their friendship developed into love. They married in March of 2006 and have since been working together to give God's music to others. They currently both play with the Gateway of Hope Christian Center praise team.
In May of 2007 Jonathan graduated from a 3yr ministry school. An accomplishment that could only have come about by God's wisdom and grace operating in Jonathan's life. "If you only knew how much I despised school and reading you would know how big of an accomplishment this was for me," Jonathan says with a laugh.
And now, Jonathan is moving forward into the next phase of the journey God has mapped out for him. In December of 2007 Jonathan released his debut album titled, "J". The album was almost ten years in the making. "I had so many battles with this album. Then God showed me one day that it was like a birthing process. The struggles I had in putting the album together were the labor pains. But, once the album was finished (birthed) I could really see how God had His hand in the whole situation. The whole album was like a story that only God could tell, and He gave me the honor of narrating it," Jonathan says. It was the things that God had allowed Jonathan to go through that developed him into the servant he is now. Utterly humbled with a full desire to minister to His people. Jonathan is currently on the JOHN 3:30 tour, sharing songs and testimonies from the album. "We are here for a brief season, every second is numbered. I plan on using the time given to me wisely and wholeheartedly for the One I love the most. I've wasted enough of His precious time."
If you are interested in booking Jonathan Aaron Porter for a concert, worship service, or speaking event please send an email to:
Are you struggling? Don't give up. Lift up your head and look to God. This is a real battle with real weapons and we are fighting against a real enemy. I am not just trying to paint a pretty parallel to help you understand. We really are in a batt...
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"I Have To Know"
6/13/2008 - 1:53 PM
How many of us are letting our love for Christ really show? Is our walk affecting those around us? Are we willing to die to the flesh in order to let Christ live through us?
The following in an excerpt from the book, "Jesus Freaks...Martyrs...Stor...
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iTunes and Jonathan
4/09/2008 - 11:34 AM
Hey friends! My album, "J", has finally been added to iTunes. Check it out. You can search for it by my name, Jonathan Aaron Porter, or just by song title, like "Sweet and Gentle Love". Thanks for being patient while I worked to get it on there.
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God has been the only consistent thing in my life. Not that I have consistently followed Him, but that He has always been there even in my darkest times. It took me a while to realize that. I had to go through some serious valleys and searching in or...
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Okay, by popular demand, we have added a new song onto Jonathan's profile page. We have gotten such a great response from the song "Lion of The Tribe of Judah" we have decided to post it here on shoutlife. We hope you all enjoy it as much as those th...
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Hi Jonathan,
It is so good to hear from you. Thank you for your kind words.
I'm pleased to see one of my all time favourite songs, "Thankful" is still up on your page.
Have a great week,
God bless you and yours,
Wyn.
Elke!! LOL true Jesus ( SON ) is way Hotter!!!! So hott on FIYAAAAAAAAAA!!!! A Flame that burns and burns and burns in my heart..... u got it :-)
How have you been? LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!
Sorry. I know this is long. Buuuuuttt...I'm going to do this to you anyway. Ready..Here I go...
1. What is your occupation? Professional Musician
2. What color are your socks? No socks...barefoot
3. What are you listening to right now? The Berenstein Bears in the other room
4. What was the last thing that you ate? Oatmeal
5. Can you drive a stick shift? Yup...miss the one I used to have
6. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? I dunno...I only got the box of 16 colors. Never got the box of 64. Maybe Blue?
7. Last person you spoke to on the phone? My Mother-in-Law (Yeah...I know)
8. Do you like the person who sent this to you? Sure
9. How old are you today? 34
10. Favorite drink? COFFEE!!!!
11. What is your favorite sport to watch? College Football! WAR EAGLE!!
12. Have you ever dyed your hair? Yes. Going gray. Don't like it.
13. Pets? Not any more
14. Favorite food? Yes. Food is my favorite
15. Last movie you watched? I dunno. It has been a while
16. Favorite Day of the year? The ones where I am breathing
17. What do you do to vent anger? Housework. Don't know why but when I get ticked I clean. I Swear my wife makes me mad so she doesn't have to do any housework sometimes. Last year got so mad I deep cleaned the whole house.
18. What was your favorite toy as a child? Whatever I had in front of me.
19. What is your favorite, fall or spring? Fall
20. Hugs or kisses? Both
21. Cherry or Blueberry? Blueberry
22. Do you want your friends to email you back? Sure
23. Who is most likely to respond? Anyone who has as much time as I do...:)
26. When was the last time you cried? I don't know. What does cry mean 28. Who is the friend you have had the longest that you are sending this to? No Clue.
29. Who is the friend you have had the shortest that you are sending this to? What?
30. Favorite smell? COFFEE!!!
31. What inspires you? COFFEE!!!!
32. What are you afraid of? Driving in large cities. Can't stand 8 lanes.
33. Plain, cheese or spicy hamburgers? Cheese. What kind of goober eats one without cheese?
HOPE THIS HELPS YOU GET TO KNOW ME A LITTLE BIT BETTER! NOW IT IS YOUR TURN..... LET'S HAVE A LITTLE FUN AND GET TO KNOW ONE ANOTHER
Jonathan! Thanks for the message back! I enjoy your tunes as well. Let's continue to encourage one another to write for the master and to pray for the anointing, that our songs might lift up Jesus and therefore allow the Holy Spirit to draw all men unto Himself!
Hey, man! I really, really like what you are doing. "Can't Wait to See You" is such a great celebration about beholding Him! Be blessed and let me know if you are ever in the Knoxville area.