“Follow God’s instructions, even when they don’t make sense, and watch Him do what only He can do.” Sean Rodriguez

What do you do when God asks you to step into something that doesn’t make sense?

Sean Rodriguez was ready to walk away from his music dreams; choosing stability, family, and what felt responsible. But God had a different plan. From kids ministry characters and inner-city roots to stepping out in faith with no guarantees, Sean’s story is a powerful reminder that obedience often comes before clarity.

In this episode, Jonathan and Sean talk about trusting God when the path feels uncertain, serving faithfully in the “in-between” seasons, and how Jesus meets us right where we are—even when we’re ready to give up.

1. Obedience doesn’t always make sense, but it always matters.
Sean followed God even when the instructions felt unclear, trusting that God would handle what he couldn’t.

2. Your “in-between” season is not wasted.
Before music took off, Sean spent months serving behind the scenes and God used it to shape his character and connections.

3. Ask this question daily: Is someone’s life better because I was in it?
That simple mindset shift turns everyday moments into ministry opportunities.

“Worship isn’t just written - it overflows from a life with God.”

Some stories are dramatic. And some are quietly powerful.

This week on Rewrite, Jonathan sits down with Chris Brown from Elevation Worship and his story might surprise you. No wild detour. No rock-bottom moment. Just a life where Jesus was always present. Growing up in a small-town church, Chris saw faith lived out every day—at home, across the street at church, in the little moments that most people might overlook. And over time, that steady presence of Jesus became the foundation for everything—his calling, his family, and the songs now sung around the world.

Not every testimony is dramatic—but every life with Jesus is powerful.
Sometimes the miracle is that He’s been there all along.

Faithfulness over time creates impact you can’t always see.
What feels ordinary today might be shaping something eternal.

Your relationship with Jesus should overflow into your everyday life.
Not just on a stage—but in your home, your habits, and your people.

“The resurrection isn’t just something we celebrate—it’s something we live from every day.”

What if the story of Jesus wasn’t something distant… but something you could feel?

In this episode of Rewrite, Jonathan sits down with composer, producer, and artist Tommee Profitt—the creative mind behind cinematic projects like The Birth of a King and his newest release, The Resurrection of a King.

Tommee shares how God uniquely prepared him—through years of leading worship and creating film scores—to tell the most important story ever told… in a way that hits your heart differently.

This isn’t a flannel graph version of Jesus.
This is the real, weighty, breathtaking story of a Savior who actually stepped out of the grave.

And as Tommee talks about creating music for the resurrection, you’ll hear it—this wasn’t just a project… it was an encounter.

If you’ve ever needed a reminder that Jesus is still moving, still calling, still rewriting stories—listen to this episode of Rewrite. The resurrection isn’t just something we celebrate once a year…it’s something we live from every single day.

“Jesus doesn’t step back from your brokenness - He leans in.”

Ever feel like you’re trying really hard to be a good Christian… and still wondering if you’re enough?

On this episode of Rewrite, Jonathan sits down with Ellie Holcomb for a really honest conversation about faith, heartbreak, motherhood, and the moments when following Jesus feels both beautiful and hard. Ellie talks about meeting Jesus as a little girl, growing up loving God, and then realizing she’d slowly started believing she had to perform for His love.

Through heartbreak, grief, and seasons where her faith felt dry, Jesus kept meeting her in the same place; not where she had it all together, but where she was honest.

If you’ve ever felt tired, discouraged, or unsure where you stand with God, this conversation is a reminder that before you ever did anything right or wrong, you were already His beloved.

1. You don’t have to perform for Jesus.
He loves you in your honesty, not your perfection.

2. Jesus moves toward the broken places.
He meets us in grief, doubt, exhaustion, and even spiritual dryness.

3. Your truest identity is beloved.
Before titles. Before relationships. Before success or failure — you are His.

“If you want to change the world, go home and love your family.”

What does it really mean to “set your world on fire”?

In this episode of the Rewrite Podcast, Jonathan Unthank sits down with Luke Smallbone from for KING & COUNTRY to talk about their powerful new song “World On Fire.” But this isn’t just about music — it’s about soul care, slowing down, and rediscovering intimacy with Jesus.

Luke shares the story of standing at Oxford University where two men were burned at the stake for their faith - and the bold words spoken before the flames were lit: “Play the man… we shall light a fire that will never be put out.” That moment sparked something deep.

From taking time off tour to becoming less addicted to accomplishment, Luke opens up about spiritual growth, fatherhood, marriage, and what it looks like to love your family well in a world obsessed with platform and performance.

This episode is about everyday faithfulness - about letting Jesus meet you again - not on stage, but in the quiet.

“Sometimes the grind is the point—God is shaping you before He ever puts you on a bigger stage.”

Jonathan Unthank hangs out with singer-songwriter Mary-Clair to talk about what it was like growing up surrounded by Christian music — tour buses, studios, MercyMe in the mix — and then realizing there comes a moment when faith can’t just be your family’s… it has to become your own.

Mary-Clair shares what it’s like stepping out as an artist, playing shows where no one shows up, and still choosing to trust Jesus in the middle of it. It’s an honest conversation about listening for God’s voice over the noise, staying faithful in the small beginnings, and believing that even when the room feels empty, God is still doing something big behind the scenes.

Remember...

Growing up around faith doesn’t replace the moment when your faith becomes your own.

Obedience matters just as much when no one is watching as when the room is full.

Failure, disappointment, and slow seasons are often how God builds depth and trust.

“I just wanted to give Jesus my full yes — even when it didn’t make sense.” Seph Schlueter

Jonathan Unthank, Music Director at The Light FM, sits down with Seph Schlueter to talk about the moment he said a full yes to Jesus — even when it meant turning down a full-ride scholarship and stepping into missionary life in Ohio. Seph shares how that obedience laid the groundwork for his worship-driven music and the heart behind songs like “Counting My Blessings.”

They also talk about faith, family, becoming a new dad, and why following God sometimes looks like doing the thing that makes the least sense on paper. Seph’s story is a reminder that when we trust Jesus with everything, He shows up in ways we could never plan ourselves.

REMEMBER...

Obedience to Jesus often requires trust before clarity — and that’s where real growth happens.

God uses unlikely seasons (like missionary work and hidden years) to prepare us for what’s next.

Music becomes powerful when it points people to an encounter with Jesus, not just a moment.

“When we’re desperate, prayers are simple… ‘Lord, save me.’ And when we pray that from our hearts, God does miraculous things.”

Jonathan Unthank sits down with We The Kingdom for an honest conversation about faith, temptation, hope, and what it really looks like to follow Jesus day by day. 

The guys talk openly about how life doesn’t magically get easier after meeting Jesus — but it does become purposeful, grounded, and full of hope. This episode is a great reminder than when we’re desperate, prayers don’t need fancy words. Sometimes faith begins with just three words — “Lord, save me.” 

On this week’s Rewrite, Jonathan talks with country-pop artist Walker Hayes about how Jesus completely changed his life. You might know Walker from hits all over the radio, but today he opens up about something far bigger than music: what it’s been like to become a brand-new follower of Jesus after years of doubt, addiction, loss, and trying to hold life together on his own.

Walker shares how the Lord met him in the middle of deep brokenness, what sobriety looks like 10 years in, and how being a five-year-old believer has filled him with childlike wonder he never expected. He talks about writing songs from a new perspective, how his family is navigating life on the road, and why he’s learning to “go with the Lord’s flow” instead of forcing his own plans.

Whether you love his music, have walked through hard seasons, or are praying for someone you care about to meet Jesus — this conversation will encourage you. 

God doesn’t give us a spotlight for the whole road — just enough light for the next step.” — Garrett Hornbuckle

On this week’s episode of Rewrite, Jonathan Unthank sits down with Christian artist Garrett Hornbuckle to talk about how Jesus met him in the middle of a tough childhood and how faith has grown one step at a time. Garrett shares about finding hope through a local church, the people who believed in him early on, and how those moments helped shape his walk with Jesus.

They also talk about the hard seasons — loss, family challenges, and a long medical journey with his son — and how God has remained faithful through it all. Garrett opens up about the heart behind his music in this season and why he wants his songs to be a lifeline for people who need hope right where they are.

REMEMBER...

God Often Meets Us in Unexpected Places

Redemption Is a Process, Not a Moment

Gratitude Changes Everything