Switchfoot and producer Neal Avron (Linkin Park) teamed up for the band’s eighth studio record (out Sept. 27), creating a sound that’s exploratory and eclectic but keeps the group’s raw, anthemic power intact. (You’ll still want to crank it up.)

Spirit-Filled Pastor: Can I Ask God for Confirmation?
There are many incidents of God giving people a sign throughout the Bible. Although I believe God still does this, I also believe that we must be careful. Asking for a sign can be misleading if other factors are not taken into consideration. In Genesis, we find an...