Editing DC Talk (section)

=== Continued success (2000–present) ===
In 2000, the members announced that they would be taking a break from the group to pursue solo efforts. They released ''Solo: Special Edition EP'', which contained two new songs from each member's solo ventures and a live version of the [[U2]] song "[[40 (song)|40]]" performed by all three members. The EP reached No.&nbsp;142 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and won DC Talk their fourth Grammy award.<ref name="EncyclopediaofCCM"/><ref name="Artist Chart History-dc talk"/>

During their hiatus, DC Talk has continued to sporadically release singles together, including "Let's Roll" (2002), which was about the [[September 11 attacks]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/song/lets-roll-mt0009338463|title=Let's Roll - dc Talk {{!}} Song Info|website=AllMusic|language=en-us|access-date=December 22, 2018}}</ref> Multiple compilation albums have been released during their hiatus, including the 10th anniversary versions of their albums ''Free at Last'' (2002) and ''Jesus Freak'' (2006), as well as ''8 Great Hits'' (2004), ''[[Freaked!]]'' (2006), ''The Early Years'' (2006), ''[[Greatest Hits (DC Talk album)|Greatest Hits]]'' (2007), and ''Back 2 Back Hits'' (2011).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/dc_talk/albums.jhtml?albumId=2691337|title=Back 2 Back Hits: Supernatural/Jesus Freak &#124; dc Talk &#124; Album|publisher=MTV|access-date=September 21, 2011}}{{dead link|date=June 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> The three members still frequently show up at each other's shows and cover DC Talk songs.<ref>Archived at [https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/ps1YV6F2458 Ghostarchive]{{cbignore}} and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20151017023655/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ps1YV6F2458 Wayback Machine]{{cbignore}}: {{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ps1YV6F2458|title=TobyMac and Michael Tait are freaks...Jesus Freaks|date=February 21, 2010|publisher=YouTube|access-date=September 21, 2011}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/kevinmax/status/15221835335|title=Twitter / kevinmax: Trying to get a dct tour h|author=kevinmax|date=June 1, 2010|publisher=Twitter.com|access-date=September 21, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.louderthanthemusic.com/document.php?id=2282|title=News - TobyMac & Michael Tait Reunited On Stage At BigChurchDayOut|date=May 31, 2011|publisher=Louder Than The Music|access-date=September 21, 2011}}</ref> The band has also continued to help each other in their respective solo careers, including "Atmosphere" by tobyMac (2004), a cover of "[[The Cross (Prince song)|The Cross]]" by Kevin Max (2007), and "Love Feels Like" by tobyMac (2015).<ref>{{Cite web|title = DC Talk's 'Love Feels Like' Reunion Makes Long Awaited Debut on TobyMac's 'This is Not a Test' [LISTEN HERE]|url = http://www.breathecast.com/articles/dc-talks-love-feels-like-reunion-makes-long-awaited-debut-on-tobymacs-this-is-not-a-test-listen-here-30363/|website = BREATHEcast|date = August 7, 2015|access-date = February 7, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title = TobyMac - Love Feels Like (Lyric Video) ft. dc Talk|url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reWLIs51e2Y|date = August 7, 2015|access-date = February 7, 2016|last = TobyMacVEVO}}</ref> Most recently, the band was featured on tobyMac's single "Space" (2022).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sarachik |first=Justin |date=2022-08-21 |title=TobyMac Reunites DC Talk for the Song ‘Space’ on ‘Life After Death’ |url=https://rapzilla.com/2022-08-tobymac-reunites-dc-talk-for-the-song-space-on-life-after-death/ |access-date=2024-05-04 |website=Rapzilla |language=en-US}}</ref>

Group members [[TobyMac]] and [[Michael Tait]], with assistance from Christian organization [[WallBuilders]], collaborated on two books: ''Under God'', published in 2004, and ''Living Under God: Discovering Your Part in God's Plan'', published in 2005. Both books are collections of American history-inspired inspirational stories with a Christian perspective.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-7642-0008-3 |website=[[Publishers Weekly]] |access-date=16 November 2021 |date=1 October 2004 |title=Under God }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author1=Miriam Ryan |title=TobyMac, Michael Tait - Living Under God |url=https://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/products/TobyMac_Michael_Tait/Living_Under_God/31971/ |website=[[Cross Rhythms]] |access-date=16 November 2021 |date=9 January 2007}}</ref>

In 2010, the trio performed with [[Aaron Shust]], [[Brandon Heath]], [[Matthew West]], [[Natalie Grant]], [[Steven Curtis Chapman]], [[Casting Crowns]], and some other artists to serve as the backing choir for "Come Together Now", a song about the [[2010 Haiti earthquake]]s.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://lancasteronline.com/blogs/crossrock/2010/01/26/come-together-now-the-christian-music-community-is-uniting-in-song-to-help-haiti/ |title="Come Together Now" … the Christian music community is uniting, in song, to help Haiti &#124; CrossRock |publisher=LancasterOnline.com |date=January 26, 2010 |access-date=September 21, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111002211518/http://lancasteronline.com/blogs/crossrock/2010/01/26/come-together-now-the-christian-music-community-is-uniting-in-song-to-help-haiti/ |archive-date=October 2, 2011}}</ref> Later in the year, Kevin Max admitted that he would love to make more DC Talk music, but he thinks "that time has passed us by...". He then explained, "as individuals we are so different in our approaches that it might be quite a process."<ref name=":1" /> tobyMac released the song "Wonderin'" with his album ''[[Tonight (TobyMac album)|Tonight]]''; the song is "a warm look back at DC Talk" for Toby.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.weekend22.com/phone.cfm?phuzzid=90|title=Weekend22|date=June 4, 2011|publisher=Weekend22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110928160603/http://www.weekend22.com/phone.cfm?phuzzid=90|archive-date=September 28, 2011|url-status=dead|access-date=September 21, 2011}}</ref> On October 11, 2016, the trio came together to perform "Love Feels Like" at the [[Allen Arena|Allen Arena in Nashville, Tennessee]] for the 47th Annual [[GMA Dove Award]]s.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://doveawards.com/|title=The 48th Annual GMA Dove Awards {{!}} Honoring Outstanding Achievements and Excellence in Christian Music|website=doveawards.com|access-date=October 12, 2016}}</ref>

In 2015, [[Gotee Records]] announced the issuance of ''Jesus Freak'' and ''Supernatural'' on vinyl.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |date=July 29, 2015 |title=First Ever Vinyl Release of dc Talk's 'Jesus Freak' and 'Supernatural' |url=http://www.ccmmagazine.com/news/first-ever-vinyl-release-of-dc-talk-s-jesus-freak-and-supernatural/ |access-date=February 7, 2016 |website=CCM Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref>

==== Reunion tour ====
In June 2010, Kevin Max tweeted that he was trying to arrange a reunion tour for "perhaps" 2011.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{cite web |url=http://celebritybabyscoop.com/2010/10/20/kevin-max |title=Christian Pop Star Kevin Max On Wanting To Stay Close To Home |publisher=Celebrity Baby Scoop |access-date=September 21, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111009132550/http://celebritybabyscoop.com/2010/10/20/kevin-max |archive-date=October 9, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In January 2011, TobyMac stated that a reunion tour would probably happen "sooner or later", but not in the near future.<ref>[http://www.bclocalnews.com/entertainment/113632699.html]{{dead link|date=September 2011}}</ref> In January 2014, Tait indicated that he liked the sound of a "20-years-later" tour in 2015,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.breathecast.com/articles/dc-talk-reunion-jesus-freak-tobymac-newsboys-audio-adrenaline-tour-13393/ |title=DC Talk Reunion 'Jesus Freak 20 Years Later Tour' Confirmed by Michael Tait? TobyMac, Audio Adrenaline, and Newsboys on the Dream Tour Bill Too : Song Stories |publisher=breathecast |date=January 2, 2014 |access-date=January 8, 2014}}</ref> but tobyMac commented that "nothing concrete is in the works" due to conflicting schedules.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.gcu.edu/2014/02/ageless-tobymac-talks-about-dc-talk-reunion-could-happen/ |title=Ageless TobyMac Talks about DC Talk Reunion (It Could Happen)|publisher=GCUToday|date=February 24, 2014 |access-date=January 19, 2015}}</ref>

DC Talk performed two concerts on July 13, 2017, and a third show on July 14, 2017 aboard the [[MSC Divina]] in the Bahamas on the reunion cruise. The group hinted at more reunions in the future.<ref>{{Citation|title = 7 Takeaways from the DCTalk Cruise|url = http://www.newreleasetoday.com/article.php?article_id=2114|access-date=July 21, 2017}}</ref>

In June 2019, the group performed on a second cruise. Michael Tait stated in an interview that DC Talk would be doing a "land cruise" starting in 2020,<ref name="Tour">{{Cite web|title = Michael Tait: dc Talk touring in 2020 and beyond|url = https://myktis.com/2019/06/michael-tait-dc-talk-touring-in-2020-and-beyond/|website=Myktis.com|access-date=June 19, 2018}}</ref> which they did not.