168 on the Billboard 200, and No. Rebecca St. James is the tremendous recording artist who made the top of the CCM radio charts her home year after year in the 90’s & 2000’s with standards like “Pray”, “Wait for Me”, and “God”. [2][38] The new album, If I Had One Chance to Tell You Something, was released on 22 November 2005. Now she applies her analytical skills to illuminating surprising truths about relationships. The man I ha", "Rebecca St. James Facebook announcement", "Rebecca St. James on Instagram: "Our baby GIRL is here and we are delirious with joy! The song was titled "America" and was released to iTunes on 2 May 2006. She currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee. Rebecca and friend Rebekah share about anxiety and how to combat stress in modern life. Rebecca St. James's messages of abstinence and modesty reflect her passionate love for Jesus and her commitment to living for Him. [50] On 3 September 2008, St. James released another book titled Pure: A 90-Day Devotional for the Mind, Body, & Spirit. [16], On 20 October 1998, St. James released her third studio album, Pray, which debuted to mixed reviews. [87] Two of her brothers, Joel and Luke Smallbone, formed the band for King & Country. James. [67][68], St. James starred in A Strange Brand of Happy, a romantic comedy film that was released on 13 September 2013. PURITY Modest is Hottest By Rebecca St. James. Staple songs such as "Wait for Me", "Reborn", "Song of Love", "Alive", and "Shine Your Glory Down", have all been derived from these releases. The album charted at No. [82] In August, 2020, St. James gave birth to a son, River Jack. She is also an outspoken sexual abstinence and anti-abortion advocate, a spokesperson for Compassion International, the sister of Joel and Luke Smallbone, who comprise the band For King & Country, and the wife of Foster the People's former bassist Jacob "Cubbie" Fink. [14], In 1997, St. James released the sequel to her devotional book, titled You're the Voice: 40 More Days with God. And in this daily devotional, she offers young women the encouragement they need to join her in living a life of all-out purity. [34] Also in 2004, St. James starred in the stage musical !Hero as a modern day Mary Magdalene (as Maggie). [74], St. James' film career continued into 2015 with Faith of Our Fathers, which featured St. James portraying a car-stealing Australian hitchhiker. December 2020. 14 on the Contemporary Christian Chart. [10], On 25 June 1996, St. James released her second major album God, led by the title track. Gave birth to her third child at age 43, a boy River Jack, in August 2020. [40], On 1 July 2005, St. James released a Teen Edition of her book, SHE and on 1 October 2005, she released another book titled Sister Freaks: Stories of Women Who Gave Up Everything For God. Her interview with Faith Filled Family will run in our July 2020 issue on June 26, 2020. Brandon Lake) - Single, 2020 [Heritage/Bethel] ; Icon, 2014 [Forefront] ; I Will Praise You, 2011 [Beach Street/Reunion] ; Back 2 Back Hits: Worship God/If I Had One Chance To Tell You Something, 2011 [Forefront] ; Greatest Hits, 2008 [ForeFront] ; The Ultimate Collection, 2008 [ForeFront] Congratulations to GRAMMY and multi-Dove Award winner Rebecca St. James and her husband Jacob Fink, as she recently gave birth to their third child! Rebecca Jean Fink (née Smallbone; born 1977), known professionally as Rebecca Jean or Rebecca St. James, is an Australian Christian pop rock singer-songwriter and actress. Join Facebook to connect with Becca St. James and others you may know. [32] The album failed to make the Billboard 200, but charted at No. [49] Another compilation titled Greatest Hits was released later that year on 18 October 2008. She began performing in Australia in the late 1980s and … Leave a Comment Cancel Reply. 807 talking about this. Rebecca St. James Family and Friends can be found here on AccessMore. [86], St. James is originally from Australia but moved with her family to the United States at age 14. [27] The song and book promotes sexual abstinence before marriage, and St. James has since become a major spokesperson for the subject. [88], On 3 January 2011, she announced her engagement to Foster the People's now former bassist Jacob "Cubbie" Fink, a Colorado native and a missionary to South Africa. James. Rebecca shared the birth announcement on social media today saying that River Jack weighed in at 9 pounds and measured 19 1/4 inches. GET THE DEEP DIVE: Want to hear how artists like Rebecca Balance having a family and road life? The album features 14 live songs and an exclusive remix of "You Are Loved". [62] Her ninth book, What Is He Thinking?, hit shelves on 26 September 2011. 5 on both the Heatseekers Chart and the Contemporary Christian Chart. [6], In 1990, at twelve years of age, St. James opened shows for CCM artist Carman during his Australian tour. [7][8] Soon after its release, her family moved to the United States where her father received a job offer. 94 on the Billboard 200, marking St. James' first Top 100 album, and No. Rebecca and long time friend and mentor Evie talk about the importance of having a role model and mentor in your life. [92] On 4 October 2013, St. James announced that they were expecting their first child and on 18 February 2014, she gave birth to their daughter Gemma Elena Fink. and covered "The VeggieTales Theme Song" for the album. [13], In 1999, St. James released a song titled "Yes, I Believe In God" to radio only, in memory of the lives lost at the Columbine shooting. It also peaked at No. The following year she released an independent album, Refresh My Heart, in Australia under the stage name "Rebecca Jean". The song was later released on the album Wait for Me: The Best from Rebecca St. Child's father is her husband, Cubbie Fink. [77] She also toured with for King & Country and Casting Crowns on a Christmas tour. [51], In late 2008, St. James announced she would star as the lead role in a new film titled Sarah's Choice, which was released to DVD on 17 November 2009. Through authentic sharing with friends and family- tackling subjects such as faith, parenting, relationships and more- … The actress Rebecca St. James wanted this role badly and loved the idea of making a pro-life film. The album was released in November 1999 and features two songs by St. James; "As We Wait" and "River of Life". Rebecca Jean Fink, popularly known as Rebecca St James, is a Christian pop-rock singer-songwriter and actress. The album took her music in a new direction, focusing more on rock. It's not just about sex. 18 on Billboard's Hot Christian Albums chart and later peaking at No. Guest Evie is an award winning singer and Gospel Music Hall of Fame inductee. In 1990, at twelve years of age, St. James opened shows for CCM artist Carman during his Australian tour. She has sold two million albums since starting her career. [96] St. James announced on 29 April 2020 that she was 21 weeks pregnant with her third child. It was preceded by the single "Shine Your Glory Down", which was released to Christian radio on 11 February. [46] [43] She also recorded the theme song for the National Day of Prayer. 13 on Billboards Hot Christian Songs Chart. Rebecca and friend Dannah discuss the importance of modesty in a culture of sexual permissiveness. Through authentic sharing with friends and family- tackling subjects such as faith, parenting, relationships and more- she reminds listeners they're not alone, and that we have wisdom for life in Jesus! In 1994 she released her major label debut titled Rebecca St. James. The album debuted to extremely positive reviews[28][29] and charted at No. They welcomed a daughter, Gemma, in 2014. [9] She also released an EP titled Rebecca St. James: Extended Play Remixes in 1995. ‎Rebecca St. James is back, and not only in the studio working on fresh, modern worship music, but she also has a NEW podcast to encourage you in daily life! 14 on the Top Contemporary Christian chart. [19] Also in 1999, St. James released a video on VHS titled No Secrets featuring interviews of her and her family, behind-the-scenes footage and the music video for the song "Pray". [30], On 25 March 2003, after 10 years with ForeFront Records, St. James released her first compilation project, Wait for Me: The Best from Rebecca St. James, which features 16 of her most popular songs and two new ones,[31] including "I Thank You" which managed to peak at No. An award-winning songwriter, St. James co-penned multiple selections on for KING & COUNTRY’s blockbuster 2019 recording, Burn the Ships, and she is also the host of Rebecca St. James Friends & Family, a new weekly podcast on marriage and parenting … Rebecca does more than talk the talk--she walks the walk. [59], On 19 August 2009, Christian Cinema reported that St. James had wrapped up filming a new movie titled Rising Stars, which was released on 22 October 2010. Aside from music, St. James made her major character film debut in Unidentified as Colleen in 2006. [1] She moved to Nashville, Tennessee, after her father's job relocation, in 1991, where she was raised with a sister, Libby, and five brothers, Ben, Dan, Joel, Josh, and Luke. The Parents Behind For King & Country and Rebecca St. James David and Helen Smallbone with their musical family. Rebecca St. James is back, and not only in the studio working on fresh, modern worship music, but she also has a NEW podcast to encourage you in daily life! [17] The album won a Grammy in 1999 for Best Rock/Gospel Album,[17] and, in 2006, it was RIAA-certified gold for selling over 500,000 copies. The song was released in October 2017. You must be logged in to post a comment. St. James rose to fame in the late 1990s with her RIAA certified Gold albums God and Pray, the latter of which won a Grammy Award in 1999 for Best Rock Gospel Album, and her holiday album Christmas. She is wife to Pelle, mother of two and grandmother to 3 glorious grandchildren. Early life Smallbone was born in Sydney, but moved to Nashville, Tennessee in 1991. She was signed to ForeFront Records in 1993, releasing her major label debut the following year. It debuted to positive reviews[11] and debuted at 200, and peaked at 168 on the Billboard 200. Through authentic sharing with friends and family- tackling subjects such as faith, parenting, relationships and more- … 43 on Billboard's Top Christian Albums Chart. Shaunti has worked on Wall Street and Capitol Hill. It began filming on 15 August 2011 in Cincinnati, and was released on 13 September 2013. [80][81] On 29 April 2020, St. James announced via Facebook live that her new album will be titled Dawn,[82][83] although she later clarified in an Instagram post that Dawn will be an EP rather than a full-length record. [63][90][91] They married on 23 April 2011, at the Junípero Serra Museum in San Diego, California. The albums spawned multiple singles, including "God", "Go and Sin No More", and "Pray". Rebecca Jean Fink (née Smallbone; born 26 July 1977), known professionally as Rebecca Jean or Rebecca St. James is an Australian Christian pop rock singer, songwriter, musician, author, and actress. Posted in Interviews, Music. 5 on the Contemporary Christian chart. Booking Info: Jeff Roberts 615-859-7040 jeffrob@jeffroberts.com Both books were co-authored by Nancy Rue. She signed with ForeFront Records and took her stage name at the label's request. [73] Her second novel, Sarah's Choice, an adaptation of the 2009 film of the same name in which St. James starred, was released on 27 May 2014, while her third novel, One Last Thing, was released on 10 March 2015. [48] At the time of the album's release, it was announced that St. James has sold over 1.8 million albums to date. [54] The film received good reviews from Christian movie critics. Through authentic sharing with friends and family- tackling subjects such as faith, parenting, relationships and more- she reminds listeners they're not alone, and that we have wisdom for life in Jesus! Links: Through authentic sharing with friends and family- tackling subjects such as faith, parenting, relationships and more- she reminds listeners they're not alone, and that we have wisdom for life in … [37] The song managed to chart at No. [69][70], On 12 March 2013, St. James announced via Facebook that she was publishing The Merciful Scar, her first Christian novel, co-authored with Nancy Rue. Her ninth studio album, I Will Praise You, was released on 5 April 2011. The album peaked at No. 3 on R&R's CHR Chart and No. Dawn EP, 2020 [Heritage/Bethel] ; The Battle Is The Lord's (feat. [20] In addition to her own projects, St. James took part in a CD release titled Heaven & Earth: A Tapestry of Worship, which featured female Christian artists such as Nichole Nordeman and Jennifer Knapp. She began performing in Australia in the late 1980s and released her first full-length studio album in 1991. He’s been the manager and a driving force behind their music, but not before living a remarkable story of devastating loss and learning to root his identity in Christ. In 2002, to promote the single "Wait For Me" from Transform, St. James released the book Wait for Me: Rediscovering the Joy of Purity in Romance,[25] which went on to sell over 100,000 copies and spawn a journal[26] and study guide. She made a name in the Christian music industry in the late 1990s with her Gold albums “God” and “Pray”. Rebecca St. James Discography. 166 on the Billboard 200, No. 12 on the Top Christian Albums chart. [63][64][65], St. James continued her film career in 2011 with Suing the Devil. It was released on 10 September 2013. Rebecca St. James is back, and not only in the studio working on fresh, modern worship music, but she also has a NEW podcast to encourage you in daily life! [39][40] It charted at No. The film revolves around Joyce, a single Christian life coach who falls for an agnostic client. [57] Then, in June 2009, she released another new song titled "Wish" to her MySpace page. [75] She also made a brief cameo in the 2016 film Priceless, which was written, produced, and edited by her brother Joel Smallbone, who also starred in the film. The album was met with positive reviews from Christian music critics and was highly successful, debuting at No. [58] Aside from these brief musical endeavors, St. James' book Loved: Stories of Forgiveness was released on 1 September 2009. [45] The same year, ForeFront Records put together a compilation album titled The Early Years, that covered ten songs from her earliest releases: Rebecca St. James, GOD and Pray. In the film Rebecca’s character must decide between having her unborn baby and getting an abortion. [22] The album garnered positive reviews[22][23] and featured the songs "Wait for Me" and "Reborn". Shaunti Feldhahn is a popular speaker, best-selling author, and groundbreaking social researcher. Prayers for God's hand to be on this…, "Rebecca St. James on Instagram: "So thrilled and honored to have signed with Heritage - Bethel Music's new record label! Rebecca St. James will return with her first studio recording in nine years, and her first for Heritage Music, when she releases the six-song EP Dawn on July 24. This episode focuses on purity, dignity, and finding ways to protect our children's hearts. James. 187 on the Billboard 200 and No. She added th http://iamredeemedbook.com/, Marriage- Featuring Guest Shaunti Feldham. A year later, the devotional book, 40 Days with God was re-released with a new layout and five new devotions.[24]. [71] She also narrated the documentary Mother India: Life Through the Eyes of the Orphan, which was released on 23 April 2013. She and her husband Bob live in State College, PA. You can find out more about Dannah's ministry by visiting dannahgresh.com or mytruegirl.com, Copyright © 2020 Educational Media Foundation. Now she’s back with a brand new single called “Battle Is the Lord’s” from the upcoming EP Dawn. All Rights Reserved. She also released an EP titled Rebecc… 12 on Billboard's Top Heatseekers chart and No. Rebecca St. James is back, and not only in the studio working on fresh, modern worship music, but she also has a NEW podcast to encourage you in daily life! With @_teddt_ and @thesethmosley here in Nashville. Rebecca St James. [78], St. James later joined the "Greatest Hits Live" tour from November 2018 and continued through May 2019, with Point of Grace, Avalon, Nicole C. Mullen, Bob Carlisle and NewSong. [7] She signed with ForeFront Records and took her stage name at the label's request. Rebecca and relational researcher Shaunti discuss the key ingredients of happy, healthy marriages. Rebecca St. James With diversity and depth, the Sydney, Australia native has made the globe her mission field since debuting in 1994 at age 16. [2], In the midst of a musical hiatus, ForeFront Records put together a two-disc compilation album titled The Ultimate Collection which was released 11 March 2008. She and her husband, Jeff, live in Atlanta with their two children. 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