Worship leader and songwriter Jeremy Riddle is welcoming the New Year with both personal joy and enduring musical influence, announcing that he has officially become a grandfather.
Sharing the news publicly, Riddle celebrated the birth of his granddaughter, Romi Anne Absalom, expressing gratitude for God's goodness and faithfulness. He also praised his daughter and son-in-law for stepping into parenthood, noting the deep joy he and his wife, Katie Riddle, feel as they watch the next generation raise a family of their own.
Alongside this milestone, Riddle continues to be recognized as one of the most influential worship leaders and songwriters of his generation. Best known for his work with Bethel Music, he has helped shape modern worship through songs such as "Sweetly Broken," "Furious," "This Is Amazing Grace," and "Fall Afresh." His music, marked by theological depth and emotional honesty, has been embraced by churches worldwide and translated into multiple languages.
Beyond songwriting, Riddle has served for decades as a worship pastor, mentor, and teacher, emphasizing the role of worship as a response to God's presence rather than performance. His leadership has influenced countless worship leaders and musicians, helping define the sound and posture of contemporary worship music over the past two decades.
As he enters this new season of life, Riddle's announcement reflects the same themes that have long characterized his music-gratitude, humility, and trust in God's faithfulness across generations. Balancing family joy with an ongoing ministry of worship, he continues to point listeners toward Christ, both on and off the stage.
Riddle closed his message with simple praise and thanksgiving, underscoring a conviction that has anchored both his life and music: "God is good and God is faithful."
