The Journey Home: Songs
18 Songs Across 40 Years
In Hope Beyond Borders: Finding Our Way Back to Each Other, Jerry Leggett brings 40 years of music to life in a journey that invites audiences to move—within and beyond themselves. Inspired by voices from around the world, these songs speak to justice, compassion, and the courage to reconnect in divided times. Whether in a concert hall, a community space, or under open skies, this experience calls us to walk together toward a more hopeful and human future.
1 · Soul Force The quiet power that moves mountains without violence—this song channels the enduring spirit of nonviolence and the strength of love in action.
2 · Born In A Carlsbad Canyon A story of birth, belonging, and the wounds words can carry—this song invites us to see beyond labels and honor the humanity in every life.
3 · Somebody’s Child Every life is sacred, every child belongs—this song is a gentle but powerful reminder that no one is “other.”
4 · Flip Flap Nestle Playful, rhythmic, and rooted in joy—this song celebrates the simple, universal language of movement and connection.
6 · Heart to Heart A circle of giving and receiving—this song reminds us that we all have something to offer, and something we need.
5 · Good Thoughts What we hold in our minds shapes the world we create—this song is a meditation on intention, awareness, and possibility.
7 · Peace Is Looking for You In the midst of chaos and beauty alike, peace is not distant—it’s seeking us, inviting us to notice and respond.
8 · Be Now Everything is changing—this song calls us back to the present moment, where life is happening and meaning is made.
9 · You Make Strong What you focus on grows—this song explores the power of thought and the responsibility we carry in shaping our inner world.
10 · Be A Hero Now (Live) Not someday, not someone else—this song is a call to courage in the present moment, where ordinary people become heroes.
11 · If I Can’t Dance A celebration of joy as resistance—this song reminds us that movement, rhythm, and freedom are essential to being fully alive.
12 · It’s In Every One of Us The spark of compassion and truth lives within us all—this song invites us to rediscover what we already carry inside.
13 · Sophia’s Here Wisdom is not distant—it’s present, alive, and within reach—this song opens the door to insight, clarity, and inner knowing.
14 · Why Do We Kill People? A haunting and honest question—this song challenges cycles of violence and asks us to imagine a different way forward.
15 · Pilgrim Song A journey of humility, discovery, and shared humanity—this song honors those who walk with resilience and hope.
16 · Put On Your Walkin’ Shoes An invitation to step into purpose—this song calls us to show up, take action, and walk together for something greater.
17 · We Walk In solidarity with those who must walk for survival—this song connects our steps to theirs in a shared human journey.
18 · Be Kind to Yourself (and Other Endangered Species) A tender reminder that humanity itself is fragile—this song calls for compassion, beginning within.
19 · World of Difference Ordinary people, extraordinary impact—this song honors those who choose courage, justice, and “good trouble.”