In this episode, our Creator and Director Jonathan Bristow flys solo, getting vulnerable about the story that sits behind Ascent Radio: His story. Retelling the journey of how Ascent came to be, including the traumas in his life that led him into his dreams for a new kind of radio platform that would inspire hope and change through the power of song, and celebrating his first Pride Month being out! - sharing how music has been integral in his journey coming out as bisexual in 2023 - this episode sets the table for all that we hope the show to be going forward! Discussing his unabashed love for Elton John, Mr. Rogers, Tom Petty, Lauryn Hill, hip-hop, and all things Brandi Carlile, Jonathan drops twenty songs that have made a lasting impact on his story and everything he hopes to be in the world!