At their concerts, the Christian rock band Hawk Nelson encourages teenagers to be the hands and feet of Christ while making a difference in their schools and communities.
“One of the messages that we share with teenagers is that they are never too young to start making a difference in this world,” bass player Daniel Biro said. “Treating others with kindness and being faithful in the little things are ways to impact people for Christ. We always want to encourage students to be different from the rest of the world and to live a life that makes a bold stand for Christ.”
In addition to Biro, the band is made up of lead singer Jonathan Steingard and drummer Justin Benner.
The songs on their album, “Made,” reflect their desire to inspire people to take action and live for what matters most.
“Each of us was created with a plan and purpose by a God who loves us and wants to be involved in our daily lives,” Steingard said. “That’s the theme for the record, and everything was formed around that idea.”
Songs inspired by personal experiences
As a way to encourage others, their original songs are inspired by personal experiences they have encountered through the years.
“A couple of our songs are about difficult situations, such as my parents’ divorce when I was a teenager,” Biro said. “There was definitely a period of life when I didn’t forgive my mom. With maturity, God showed me that I had to forgive her. By sharing difficult experiences through songs, we hope to minister to others who are also dealing with tough times.”
In an effort to encourage young people to reach out and make a difference in the lives of other people, the band members often share about a variety of missions organizations at their concerts.
“We’ve really felt compelled to do more than just have an entertaining concert,” Biro said. “We want to use our platform to make a difference in this world. As Christians, we’re called to be the hands and feet of Jesus and to help widows and orphans in need.”
Wherever the group performs, band members desire to connect audiences to the gospel.
“A lot of times, music can relate to people in a way that spoken words are unable to,” Steingard said.
“Music has a unique ability to bring people together and connect ideas. The stories that we hear about people being impacted by the songs are so cool, but it’s even more incredible to think about how God is orchestrating all the events in their lives and allowing [people] to hear a certain song in the exact moment they need it the most. We’re amazed at how God continues to use these songs to connect people to His redeeming love and forgiveness.”
More than having a passion for music, the group has a calling to touch lives.
“There is nothing more fulfilling than impacting lives for Christ,” Biro said. “We always encourage teenagers to find something they are passionate about, whether it’s drawing, writing, cooking or sports, and to use those talents for God’s glory. I think that God can use that little spark of willingness and a desire to be used for His glory and do amazing things.”
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