Brian Doerksen And Marika Siewert Release New Single ‘There Must Be A Place’

Brian Doerksen and Marika Siewert, both celebrated artists in the Christian music scene, are gearing up for an exciting new release. Brian Doerksen, known for iconic songs like “Come, Now Is The Time To Worship,” “Refiner’s Fire,” and “Faithful One,” has touched the hearts of faith communities worldwide with his music. His career, rich with accolades, includes a JUNO Award in 2008 for “Holy God” and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Gospel Music Association of Canada in 2014. He also ventured into television, winning a LEO Award for his 2020 Christmas special “Christmas At Our House with Brian Doerksen & Friends.” Recently, he has explored timeless hymns, releasing “Hymns For Life” with his father in 2021, followed by an instrumental version in 2023. Collaborating with pop artist Marika Siewert, their song “Every Dream (God Who Sees)” became the top Canadian Christian song at CHRI Ottawa in 2023. Another song, “In Search Of,” co-written by Marika, has been charting on Christian radio across Canada since spring 2024.

Brian’s continued musical journey includes other recent works like “Instruments Of Peace” and the anniversary re-releases of his classics, “Come Now Is The Time To Worship” with Matt Maher and “Refiner’s Fire” with Mission House. Beyond music, he mentors budding songwriters through his online program “Unlocking Your Songs.” Brian’s personal life is also a source of inspiration, as he and his wife Joyce live in Abbotsford, B.C., with their six children, two of whom have special needs.
Marika Siewert, an award-winning artist, brings her multi-faceted talents to the collaboration. With numerous Top 10 singles in pop, Hot AC, AC, and Christian music, and a #1 global songwriting credit, Marika’s music has been featured in television shows worldwide. Her recent singles with Brian, “Every Dream” and “In Search Of,” continue to captivate listeners across Canada. Alongside her music career, Marika has made her mark as an actor, appearing on major platforms like Netflix, Hallmark, and Apple TV+. She has also transitioned into directing and producing, winning a 2021 LEO Award for best direction in a variety/musical program and earning further nominations in 2022. Marika’s influence extends beyond music and acting; she has been part of initiatives to support Black female filmmakers in Canada and recently collaborated with the Monarch Media Team on a TV series project in Nashville.

Marika joined Brian Doerksen’s “Come Now Is The Time To Worship Tour” in 2024, Marika has performed alongside Brian in the USA, UK, and Canada. Their upcoming release promises to continue their shared mission of creating music that speaks to deep, universal themes of longing, hope, and faith.

This new release is set to feature a powerful song story rooted in Brian’s 1994 concept album Father’s House, a work that explores the deep desire for belonging and love. The song occurs at a pivotal moment in the Father’s House stage musical, where a young girl faces rejection from her drunk father and is kicked out of her home. The song expresses a profound longing for security, a yearning for the love and freedom that we all seek. It’s a song that, though written decades ago, continues to resonate with audiences today, capturing the timeless struggle of searching for a place of safety and belonging. This powerful narrative, woven into the musical and spiritual themes of both Brian and Marika’s artistry, forms the heart of their latest collaboration.