Born in 1977 in Mount Holly Township, New Jersey, Jeremy Riddle grew up with a heart attuned to ministry and music. As a teen, he attended the Anaheim Vineyard Church in Southern California, where his love for worship and service to God deepened. During this time, Jeremy began learning guitar, writing songs, and stepping into youth ministry.

These formative years laid the groundwork for his lifelong passion: leading people into the presence of God through authentic, heartfelt worship.

Ministry and Worship Journey of Jeremy Riddle

Jeremy served as a youth pastor and worship leader at Anaheim Vineyard for six years, where his songwriting ministry began to flourish. He describes himself not primarily as an artist, but as a worship leader whose goal is to bring joy to the heart of God. In his own words:

“Worship has nothing to do with a person. Worship is anything that brings pleasure to the heart of God.”

In 2009, Jeremy and his family moved to Redding, California to join Bethel Church. There, he became a core part of the Bethel Music Collective and continued to grow as a worship pastor, leader, and songwriter with global influence.

Later, he would return to serve at Vineyard Anaheim again, bringing his experience full circle.

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Jeremy Riddle Music Career and Albums

Jeremy’s recording career began with his debut album Full Attention in 2007. The album featured the hit song “Sweetly Broken”, which became a beloved anthem in worship circles and charted at #17 on Billboard’s Hot Adult Contemporary chart.

Following that success, he released several notable albums:

• 2009 – The Now and Not Yet: Featuring “Bless His Name,” this album captured the tension between living in the brokenness of the present world while proclaiming God’s coming Kingdom.

• 2011 – Furious: Born out of deep community and spiritual growth, this album reflected a raw, humble expression of worship.

• 2017 – Starlight (Live with Bethel Music): Jeremy joined other worship leaders for this collaborative live album.

• He has also been featured on albums such as Be Lifted High (2011), For the Sake of the World (2012), and Have It All (2016).
  

Throughout these releases, Jeremy remained focused not on performance, but on creating music that pleases God and inspires His people.

“I tried to direct my focus onto delivering authentic expressions of my heart over something catchy and quotable.”

Songwriting Contributions

Jeremy has been a key songwriter on many influential worship songs within Bethel Music and beyond. Some of his well-known contributions include:

• “This Is Amazing Grace” (later made popular by Phil Wickham)

• “Furious”

• “Fall Afresh”

• “Breaking Through”

• “Love Came Down”

• “To Our God”

• “Be Enthroned”

• “God of the Redeemed”
  

His lyrics often focus on the themes of surrender, the majesty of God, and the redemptive work of Christ.

Personal Life and Values

Jeremy Riddle is married to Katie Riddle, and together they have five children: Rebekah, Levi, Faith, Claire, and Joseph. Family is central to Jeremy’s life, and he often draws inspiration from his time in nature, whether in his own backyard or while traveling.

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His spiritual philosophy is deeply rooted in humility, authenticity, and community:

“These songs are a reflection of being part of something bigger than just me.”

He continues to minister across the U.S. and internationally, inspiring believers to live lives of worship and pursue deeper intimacy with God.

Legacy and Influence

Jeremy Riddle is more than a songwriter or worship artist—he is a forerunner in modern worship. With his unwavering passion for God’s presence and his heart to serve, Jeremy has helped shape the sound and spirit of a generation hungry for real encounters with Jesus.

Whether on stage or in his local church, his ministry remains centered on this single pursuit: to bring joy to the heart of God.