Meet Athena Sorensen

Christian Recording Artist | Award-Winning Songwriter | Author

Athena Sorensen is an award-winning Christian recording artist, songwriter, and author whose heart and mission are to share the hope, healing, and love of Jesus Christ through music.

Her journey into Christian music began with a miracle.

After battling an incurable autoimmune disease called alopecia, which caused her to lose her hair, Athena experienced what she believes was God’s miraculous healing. Through one of the most difficult seasons of her life, she discovered a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and the power of reaching out to Him in faith.

That life-changing experience became the foundation of her music ministry. With a heart full of gratitude, Athena dedicated her voice and musical gifts to sharing the message that no matter how difficult life’s circumstances may be, there is always hope in Jesus.

For over 26 years, Athena has shared her testimony and music with audiences across the United States, performing at churches, gospel festivals, fairs, and special events. An accomplished vocalist with a powerful five-octave vocal range, she has released 10 albums and has had the privilege of singing the National Anthem at a San Francisco Giants baseball game, performing at the California Mid-State Fair, and joining renowned Christian worship artist Chris Tomlin and his choir onstage at the historic Greek Theatre in Los Angeles.

Athena’s original song, “Have You Touched Jesus,” inspired by the biblical account of the woman who reached out and touched the hem of Jesus’ garment, earned her the prestigious Best Songwriter Award at the 2024 International Christian Film & Music Festival. She was also selected as a Top 5 Finalist in the 2024 You God’s Music Showcase in San Antonio, Texas.

Her ministry has been featured on national Christian television networks, including TBN, and her music is available worldwide through major digital music platforms.

In addition to her music, Athena is an award-winning children’s author. Her book, Abbie’s Strange Dreams, received the Best Children’s Author Award at the 2025 Red Letter Awards, further expanding her passion for sharing faith and encouragement through storytelling.

While Athena is grateful for the awards, performances, and opportunities God has given her, she believes her greatest calling is much more personal: to touch hearts, encourage the hurting, and point people toward Jesus Christ.

Through her concerts, Athena combines heartfelt music, personal testimony, and the remarkable story of her healing to remind audiences that God is faithful, even in life’s darkest valleys.

Athena lives in California with her husband, Shawn, and their two children.

Her prayer is simple: that through every song she sings and every story she shares, someone will be encouraged to reach out in faith and touch Jesus.

“If my music can bring even one person closer to Jesus, then every note I sing has a purpose.”