GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Christian pop/rock duo Joe & Beth release "I Stand Forgiven" today, November 13, 2026, transforming one of the most painful chapters of Joe Guerra's life into a declaration of grace, recovery and freedom. The new single is available now on digital platforms.
Years before Joe & Beth became a husband-and-wife music ministry, Guerra was living two very different lives. Following a painful divorce, he began privately using alcohol to numb the hurt while continuing to serve in church, write songs and speak publicly about faith. Most people around him had no idea how much shame, fear and isolation he was carrying behind the scenes.
"I Stand Forgiven" was born from what happened when that hidden struggle finally came into the light. Guerra describes reaching a point where self-reliance stopped working and honest confession became the doorway to recovery. Rooted in 1 John 1:9 and 1 John 4:16-18, the song rejects the idea that healing requires pretending to have everything together. Instead, it points toward the freedom that can begin when fear and shame are met by truth, grace and the love of God.
"I've been on a journey of recovery and healing that started with being cleansed from the inside out through the forgiveness of a gracious God," Guerra says. "He's restored so much in my life -- more than I thought possible. I'm no longer living out of shame and self-reliance, but standing strong in the forgiveness of God. My prayer is that this song encourages anyone facing struggles, addictions or hangups to find strength and renewal in Christ. Today, I stand forgiven -- and regardless of what your secrets may be, you can too."
Musically, the song carries that testimony into an uplifting, anthemic Christian pop/rock setting, with the chorus distilling the heart of the message: "When love and fear meet face to face / Shame disappears in amazing grace." Rather than treating confession as defeat, "I Stand Forgiven" frames vulnerability as the place where healing can begin and where broken hearts can learn to beat again.
The single is also an intentional bridge between Guerra's earlier solo chapter and the music he and Beth are now building together. "I Stand Forgiven" comes from a group of recovery-centered songs Guerra wrote during the season that preceded their marriage. By releasing those songs through the Joe & Beth era, the couple is inviting listeners into the redemption story that helped shape their relationship, ministry and future music.
That story is increasingly becoming part of their live ministry as well. Following a recent run of their "Freedom & Praise Nights" tour through Missouri and Iowa, Joe & Beth are in the process of adding more dates in additional regions. Presented in partnership with churches and recovery ministries, the events center on the story behind "I Stand Forgiven," alongside worship and testimony. The duo also has select November dates opening for Love & The Outcome as they continue building toward a new season of Joe & Beth releases in 2027.
Written by Joe Guerra, "I Stand Forgiven" was produced and mixed by Jake Rye and mastered by Mike Cervantes.
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About Joe & Beth
Joe & Beth are a husband-and-wife Christian pop/rock duo from Grand Rapids, Michigan, blending uplifting CCM, testimony-driven songwriting and worship-rooted live ministry. Built on years of grassroots touring and Joe Guerra's earlier solo ministry, the duo creates songs centered on redemption, freedom, healing and the joy of following Jesus. Their live ministry pairs original music with personal testimony, worship and relational moments designed to encourage the Church and meet people honestly in real-life struggles. With Beth's vibrant presence and Joe's grounded singer-songwriter style, Joe & Beth bring a warm, homegrown personality to every stage. Through music and stories rooted in biblical truth, they aim to help listeners step out of shame, rediscover hope and live in the freedom Christ offers -- inviting every audience to "Sing your freedom song."
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