Madison Ryann Ward is both an athlete and a singer. Madison attends the University of Oklahoma. Madison has been a part of the volleyball team at the University of Oklahoma for the past four years, and her coach and teammates hold a very special place in her heart. Her demonstration of a strong work ethic and athletic ability has allowed her to achieve success in various sports, including basketball, golf, and track and field. She has earned All-State honors and was named Oklahoma Female Athlete of the Year. Madison is grateful for her God-given talents and abilities, and she seeks to use her gifts to bring honor and glory to Christ.
When not practicing or training for volleyball, Madison loves singing and writing songs. When she was asked to sing the national anthem at the men’s NCAA Final Four in Houston, she was ecstatic! Her passion for music has continuously grown. She never took voice lessons, was never involved in her school’s choir, and never participated in voice competitions. Since she was a busy athlete, her schedule didn’t allow for music classes or lessons. Despite her heavy involvement in sports during her childhood, she has always loved singing. Her mother played the piano at church and became her inspiration.
Madison says, “As far as I’m concerned, the power of music is unlike anything in this world. It is something that can bring people together and is such an important part of our lives.” She continues, “I feel in my heart that music and singing are a big part of what I am supposed to do with my life. To have the opportunity to share it is very exciting and humbling.”
Madison’s song “Prodigal” is an uplifting song that describes the beauty of God’s love.
Your love is meeting me
Where I need it most
I don’t need to hide
Truth for the keeping
Your word, You mean it
My God, You’ve never lied
From “Prodigal” by Madison Ryann Ward
“Prodigal” reminds us of God’s unchanging promises. His overwhelming love pursues us, even when we feel scared or afraid. We must seek Him and trust in Him. Our God is so good, and we know that He means what He says in His Word.
My only purpose (In this)
Life that I’m living (That I’m living)
Know and to love You more (You more)
You are my heartbeat (My heartbeat)
Lifeblood within me (Within me)
Home here within Your arms
From “Prodigal” by Madison Ryann Ward
Christ is our true home. He sees our struggles, and He wants us to cling to Him. When the world around us seems unbearable, we can rest in the promise of God’s sovereignty. He sustains our heartbeat and every breath we take, and we can find true peace and rest in Him.
Be sure to give Madison’s “Prodigal” a listen:
Here are this week’s top songs:
| Artist | Song | |
| 1 | Madison Ryann Ward | Prodigal |
| 2 | Colorvault | So Sure |
| 3 | Judah & The Lion | Take A Walk |
| 4 | Limoblaze | Jireh |
| 5 | Evvie McKinney | Church |
| 6 | Ella Drablos | Evergreen |
| 7 | Needtobreathe | Talk of The Town (acoustic) |
| 8 | Half * Alive | Everything Machine |
| 9 | nobigdyl. | One Way |
| 10 | Ben Rector | Heroes |
| 11 | LJ the Messenger | Praise |
| 12 | Hulvey | Beautiful |
| 13 | Die-rek | Year of Redemption |
| 14 | Hannah Honey | Love U Need |
| 15 | WHATUPRG | Kids |
| 16 | Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors | Dance With Everybody (w/ The National Parks) |
| 17 | TylerhatesLife | Keyboard Warriors |
| 18 | Social Club Misfits | Got What You Need (w/ Jordan Feliz) |
| 19 | Benji | All Good |
| 20 | Manafest | Teardrops |
| 21 | Aaron Cole | Hands |
| 22 | Thunderstorm Artis | Stronger |
| 23 | Colony House | One of Those Days |
| 24 | Brandon Heath | This Changes Everything |
| 25 | Marcus Rogers | God Is Good |
| 26 | Apollo LTD | Soul Worth Saving |
| 27 | Leeland | Still Mighty |
| 28 | Lecrae | Good Lord (w/ Andy Mineo) |
| 29 | Eikon | Your Love Is |
| 30 | Wood Drake Sessions | I See A King (w/Liz Vice) |
| 31 | Young Oceans | This Wild Earth (w/Josh Garrels) |
| 32 | Social Club Misfits | Unstoppable (w/ Ryan Ellis) |
| 33 | Chastity | Love So Sweet (w/ Porsha Love) |
| 34 | Sara Groves | Hold Me Jesus |
| 35 | Jonathan Traylor | This Kind of Love |
| 36 | JOHNNYSWIM | Sing It Outloud (w/ Drew Holcomb) |
| 37 | Hulvey | Have Me |
| 38 | Judah & The Lion | Happy Life |
| 39 | Evvie McKinney | But God |
| 40 | Thunderstorm Artis | Take Me to the Fire |
| 41 | TylerhatesLife | Keep That Light On |
| 42 | John Mark McMillan | Persephone- Kubik’s remix |
| 43 | Brandon Heath | That’s Enough |
| 44 | Gungor | I Forgive you |
| 45 | Andrew Osenga | Hold Onto Me |
| 46 | Hannah Honey | goandtell |
| 47 | Cortes | Say I |
| 48 | Gable Price and Friends | How It Sets You Free (w/ Jon Foreman) |
| 49 | Common Hymnal | Rocks (w/ Royce Lovett) |
| 50 | Zauntee | Jesus Called My Name |
| 51 | Kings Kaleidoscope | All the Emotions |
| 52 | Colorvault | Shall Be Forever |
| 53 | Ben Rector | Thank You |
| 54 | Half * Alive | Move Me |
| 55 | Madison Cunningham | Anywhere |
| 56 | Chris Renzema | Just As Good |
| 57 | Citizens | When We Pray |
| 58 | BrvndonP | Fear of Heights |
| 59 | Sajan Nauriyal | Morning Always Comes |
| 60 | Lathan Warlick | Look Up to the Sky (w/ Blessing Offor) |
| 61 | Royce Lovett | Better (Live) |
| 62 | Sansonne | In My Head |
| 63 | Trip Lee | Supernatural (remix) |
| 64 | LJ the Messenger | Good-n-Bad |
| 65 | Trulah | Canvas |
| 66 | Kurtis Hoppie | Rooftops |
| 67 | Ross King | Villian |
| 68 | Sandra McCracken | Most of the Time w/ Colin Hay |
| 69 | Dawson Hollow | Seabird |
| 70 | Roy Tosh | Gotta Wait |
| 71 | Joshua Micah | Let the Light In (w/ Owl City) |
| 72 | Hollyn | Bird’s Eye View |
| 73 | Jessamyn Day | Trust in You |
| 74 | Darla Baltazar | Ain’t The First Time |
| 75 | Henrik | Real Love |
| 76 | Joshua Luke Smith | Hold Me Back |
| 77 | Switchfoot | i need you to be wrong (lovelytheband remix) |
| 78 | Mavis Staples | This Is My Country |
| 79 | Eikon | Keeps Me Alive |
| 80 | Wande | They Didn’t Know II |
| 81 | Carly Bannister | Same Team |
| 82 | Jill Phillips | Generous Mercy |
| 83 | Mat Kearney | Times Like This (w/ Devon Gilfillian) |
| 84 | Yam Haus | Ready To Go (From “American Song Contest”) |
| 85 | Village Lights | The Sweetest Sound (feat. Ike Ndolo) |
| 86 | Lovkn | Home Called Heaven |
| 87 | Aryn Michelle | Pariah |
| 88 | Jervis Campbell | Where the Light Is (w/ Nancy Daines) |
| 89 | Soulbox | Nobody Like You |
| 90 | Peabod | Alive |
| 91 | Twenty One Pilots | Good Day |
| 92 | Naomi Raine | Not Ready |
| 93 | John Van Deusen | Be Not Far From Here |
| 94 | Lovkn | Lean Back |
| 95 | Ashley Cleveland | Keep Me Runnin’ |
| 96 | Trip Lee | Homecoming |
| 97 | Switchfoot | Youth of the Young |
| 98 | Tenielle Neda | Same Side |
| 99 | Jervis Campbell | Hold Me Together |
| 100 | Hulvey | Closer |
