Crucial Track for January 26, 2026

"Smell of Smoke" by The Martins

What’s a lyric that resonates deeply with you and why?

> There will be days when we're tested Tempted to compromise But just remember that trial you're in The Lord is with you just like when... There was a fourth man in the flame Everybody watchin', they were amazed When Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego They came out of the fire Didn't even smell of smoke

"Smell of Smoke" performed by The Martins, written by Amber Eppinette Saunders (of the groups "11th Hour" & "Lauren, Amber & Kenna") and Kenna Turner West (solo artist and a member of the group "Lauren, Amber & Kenna). Produced by Gordon Mote. This is such a powerful song! It came out in 2018 and it was my most listened to song of that year. I immediately put in on repeat when I first heard it and left it there for a long time.