MJM | Singer/Songwriter | Omega Levine

Welcome to another special studio episode of Make Jesus Music, recorded live at 92.9 Voice FM Studios! What an honour to sit down with Omega Levine, former Parachute Band member, now solo artist, CMAA Artist of the Year, and the man behind the NZ charting single, 'All Things New'. In this conversation Omega shares his journey from a pastor’s kid in a small New Zealand town to being scouted into Parachute Band, the pressures and temptations of life on the road, seasons of deep personal struggle (including insecurity, family violence, and moments of wanting to end it all), and the slow, refining work of God that has brought him back to a place of authentic worship and songwriting. He talks about the importance of character over platform, the power of a wife’s prayer, writing from a real place (even the hard seasons), the difference between Christian and secular writing, and why relationship with Jesus must always come before the guitar or the stage. Whether you grew up singing 'Come to the River', are navigating ministry pressures, or simply need the reminder that God can still use the “black sheep” and the imperfect, this episode is full of honesty, wisdom and hope. *Timestamps* 0:36 – Welcome to 92.9 Voice FM + intro to Omega Levine 1:06 – All Things New charts #9 in NZ + CMAA Artist of the Year 1:43 – Back in Australia after 11 years 2:34 – Growing up listening to Parachute Band + Easterfest memories 5:07 – More passionate now than in the Parachute days 6:14 – Journey begins: pastor’s kid, church choir, gospel influences 7:24 – How he got into Parachute Band (the audition story) 9:29 – Solidifying his relationship with Christ 10:03 – Testimony: deformity, insecurity, suicidal thoughts & home violence 11:12 – What keeps his relationship with God secure 12:23 – Managing personal devotion while at the height of Parachute Band 13:34 – Temptation, hypocrisy & the importance of real relationship 15:23 – Being imperfect on stage & God still speaking through us 16:00 – Looking to David + the need for repentance 39:37 – Writing All Things New (chorus from 2014/15) 40:39 – Don’t give up on your old songs 41:09 – Songwriting through suffering & the Christian/secular divide 42:08 – Staying authentic in writing 44:16 – Making music they actually liked listening to in Parachute 45:13 – Master class announcement 45:59 – Upcoming single Waiting (mid–late September) 48:16 – “This is the hour” – the urgency of the moment 50:01 – Navigating today’s music industry & social media 50:43 – Authenticity over cookie-cutter content 52:52 – Closing thoughts & prayer 55:08 – Sign-off 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to champion Christian artists across Australia, New Zealand and beyond! ✅ Subscribe & hit the bell ✅ Stream 'All Things New' and look out for 'Waiting' Follow Omega Levine on socials and streaming platforms search Omega Levine. Make Jesus Music is an Australian podcast created to give Christian musicians and bands a platform to share their stories, their hearts, and their testimonies with audiences across Australia and beyond. Hosted by Walker and Velsy, we’re all about faith, music, mission, and the heart behind the art. Are you an artist? We were never meant to walk this path alone! Get early access to Omega's Masterclass and register with MJM Together here: 📝 https://makejesusmusic.com/mjm-together The Make Jesus Music Intro sequence was proudly supported and performed by our friends ‪@rivermovement880‬ and ‪@Iniasmove‬ 🎙️🔥 📲 Follow us on socials: Instagram: makejesusmusic Facebook: Make Jesus Music TikTok: @makejesusmusic