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Monday, October 13, 2025 by Michaela Halfast

Andrew Ripp Calls for Unity in the Body of Christ on ‘Fences’

Andrew Ripp
Exclusive Performance
Behind the Music

Awash in an orange glow, Andrew Ripp whistles a cheerful intro alongside his four-piece band. Steel guitar swells and brushed snare beats create an atmosphere of peace that perfectly mirrors the song’s message: we are meant to be united as believers, not divided.

Making a case against territorial thinking in the body of Christ, Ripp contends in the chorus:

Love is the breath of Heaven
That shows me what's mine is yours
Love's tearing down these fences
To put gardens where they once were

Then, Ripp issues a challenge in the bridge:

Love somebody when it’s hard to
Forgive somebody you don’t want to

May this exclusive performance encourage you to live out the truth of Psalm 133:1 (NLT): “How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!”