Christian Manifesto's Thomas Jenkins said "sadly though, they don't manage to avoid all of the pitfalls of most modern music...overall though, these problems are slight, and there's definitely more good than bad here.

"[4][5] Christianity Today's Russ Breimeier evoked the album "demonstrates the band's deft balance of artistry and ministry with songs that reveal new depths in music and lyricism".

[6] Cross Rhythms's Lins Honeyman replied that "building on the strengths of their previous three albums, Canadian rock group Downhere return with a stunning release that may just be their best yet.

Containing some striking musical imagery courtesy of producers Mark Heimermann (dc Talk, Michael W. Smith) and Stephen Gause (Jars of Clay) plus some refreshingly articulate songwriting, Ending Is Beginning finds the band on top form.

The depth of this duo doesn't just end on the performance side but is also evident in the composition of the lyrics"[8] Johnson told that "all in all, Downhere brings a solid offering from almost every perspective yet again.