As the world prepares to celebrate the resurrection of Christ this Easter weekend, one woman’s voice—both literally and spiritually—is rising with a timely message of hope. Debbie Winans Lowe, Gospel artist and First Lady of Bethel World Outreach Ministries in Brentwood, Tennessee, is back with a powerful new single titled “Crucifix.” The song, released just in time for Resurrection Sunday, isn’t just music—it’s ministry.
(Listen to the complete interview between Crystal Thornton and Debbie Winans Lowe in the Podcast below.)
In an intimate and soul-stirring conversation with K-LOVE's Crystal Thornton, Winans Lowe shared the deep, personal journey behind "Crucifix," a song that was born not only from her son’s heart at just 14 years old, but also from her own season of surrender, stillness, and ultimate restoration.
"I hope people hear the intentionality of what Christ did,” she shared. “He didn’t stumble into the cross—He planned it. He lived the life we couldn’t, then died the death we should have. That’s what 'Crucifix' is all about.”
For Debbie, this new season in music comes after a decade-long pause—one marked by deep transformation. Known for her early work with sister Angie Winans and as part of the iconic Winans family legacy, Debbie’s life took an unexpected turn when she found herself walking away from the music industry and into full-time ministry alongside her husband, Pastor James Lowe.
But the pause wasn’t without pain.
“It felt like the curtain closed on everything I knew. I went through a deep depression,” Debbie admitted. “But God wasn’t done. He was refining my heart, shifting my purpose from performance to pure worship.”
That heart shift is evident in "Crucifix," a song laced with orchestral elegance and soul-deep reverence. Using real instruments—from violins to horns—the production is as intentional as the message itself. Inspired by a simple melody her son wrote as a teenager, the track evolved into a cinematic portrayal of Christ’s final hours and ultimate victory.
“The song just told the story,” she said. “There’s nothing to add—just awe. It came from a child reading the Word and singing what he saw.”
Now, as churches worldwide prepare for Easter services, "Crucifix" is quickly becoming a spiritual anthem for those who are rediscovering the gravity and glory of the cross.
But the message isn’t just for the churched—it’s also for the seeker.
“I want people who don’t know Jesus to hear this song and feel invited to ask, ‘Who is this man that would die for me?’”
What’s next? Debbie hinted that "Crucifix" is part of a trilogy of musical reflections: a journey from curiosity (“If I Knew Him”), to revelation (“Crucifix”), to invitation (“Would You Die for Me Like I Died for You”, releasing this May).
With a heart for worship and a burden for the next generation, Debbie encourages young believers and women in ministry to not give up on their gifts—even if they feel unseen.
“Don’t push the door open,” she says. “Just lavish God with your gift, right where you are. He’ll make room for it in His time.”
As "Crucifix" begins to make waves this Easter, it’s not just a song for the season, it’s a sound for the soul. A reminder that Christ’s love was no accident. It was intentional. It was sacrificial. And it was for you.
Debbie Winans Lowe’s “Crucifix” is available now on all digital platforms.