Scott Riggan Releases A Raw Song About Broken Trust Within the Church

Scott Riggan unveils his most vulnerable and unflinching song to date with the release of “Song of the Wolf,” the next single from his upcoming full-length album Shepherds and Wolves, arriving August 28. Written from deeply personal experience, the track confronts the painful reality that some of the deepest wounds in the church come not from outside forces, but from those entrusted with spiritual leadership. Drawing from the biblical warning in Acts 20 about “wolves” who infiltrate the flock, Riggan wrestles with heartbreak, anger, and disillusionment when sin and abuse are hidden to protect reputations rather than brought into the light.

With stark imagery and poetic intensity–highlighted by the haunting line “…till the flash of your teeth in the dark”–“Song of the Wolf” exposes the devastating ripple effects of manipulation, cover-ups, and misplaced trust. The song does not offer easy answers. Instead, it invites[…]