Unwritten

In this episode of Unwritten, Trevor sits down with Chris to talk about a profound prayer that delivered a strikingly personal message, confirming God's deep understanding and presence in a young man's life.

Whether you're a college student grappling with life's big questions, a missionary seeking to be a channel of God's love, or just curious about radical testimonies of faith, this conversation will inspire you to see God working in your own life and the powerful impact of prayer.

What You’ll Hear:

• Chris's journey as a missionary at the University of Southern California (USC), transitioning from athlete ministry to Greek life, and how he connected with Grant, a senior struggling with restlessness despite his achievements in football and fraternity life.

• The incredible moment when Chris received a specific image of Grant as a "Gladiator" during prayer, complete with details like tears streaming down his face despite a smile, and the accompanying question: "Do you feel like there's anything missing in your life?".

• Grant's stunning revelation that the "Gladiator" image perfectly mirrored his own experience as a USC Trojan football player – feeling "dead inside" and "empty" while running out to cheering crowds in his armor – leading to a powerful moment of grace and realization that God "sees you," "hears you," and "knows how you feel".

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In this episode of Unwritten, Trevor sits down with Courtney Roach to talk about how a disappointing papal audience and physical exhaustion led to a profound, vulnerable experience of God's perfect love right inside St. Peter's Basilica.

Whether you're struggling with feelings of unworthiness while trying to lead, or just curious about how God works through moments of weakness, this conversation will inspire you to know that God is at work in your life and can accomplish great things even when you feel you don't have enough capacity.

What You’ll Hear:

• Courtney recounts the incredible journey of leading 40 women—most of whom she had never met—on the strenuous Daily Nothings Pilgrimage to Italy during the Jubilee year.

• After suffering through 97- to 98-degree heat in Rome and wrestling with internal anger and judgment, Courtney wept during the Jubilee Walk and felt encouraged by St. Peter, who told her, "I just want to show you the imperfect way. Just come to me".

• While carrying the cross and entering the holy doors of St. Peter’s Basilica, Courtney broke down trying to read Psalm 23, instantly hearing the Lord confirm her mission and finding deep clarity and comfort in the realization that vulnerability is key to her leadership.

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On this episode of Unwritten, we hear from Courtney Roach, host of the "Daily Nothings podcast," as she shares her intensely personal and vulnerable journey during a Jubilee pilgrimage to Rome and Vatican City. Having led 40 women from her podcast community, including her co-host and best friend Megan, Courtney embarked on a dream trip to Italy to experience the graces of walking through the holy doors.

However, the journey was not without its challenges. Amidst extreme heat and a disappointing papal audience where Pope Leo unexpectedly changed his route, Courtney found herself exhausted, frustrated, and deeply imperfect. 

Discover how a pivotal moment while carrying a cross during the Jubilee Walk and her subsequent uncontrollable weeping led to a profound divine encounter. Courtney recounts receiving a clear message from St. Peter—a saint to whom she has a deep devotion.

Her story is a powerful testament to God's pursuit of her heart and how He uses vulnerability, true emotion, and even our shortcomings to reveal His mission. This episode is an essential listen for anyone seeking to understand how God meets us in our weakness and imperfection, offering profound love and clarity even in the most overwhelming moments.

In this episode of Unwritten, Trevor sits down with Austin Satrio to talk about how a simple invitation to Adoration transformed a searching student into a potential priest in under 24 hours.

Whether you're someone inspired to see God working in your life, or just curious about the transforming power of God in unexpected encounters, this conversation will encourage you to open your eyes to small opportunities and make simple invitations of faith in Christ Jesus.

What You’ll Hear:

• Austin Satrio, attending SEEK 2025 on behalf of the St. Thomas Moore Teaching Fellowship, meets a student named Michael who traveled alone to the conference, confessed he was not currently practicing his faith, and was unsure why he was even there.

• The gentle, basic invitation Austin and his colleague extended to Michael to visit the Adoration Chapel, suggesting he simply sit in silence for 10 or 15 minutes and “just be present” with the Lord, without needing to say or ask the perfect things.

• Michael’s profound encounter in Adoration, where the Lord very clearly spoke into his heart, affirming His love and telling Michael, "I think you're perfect". This encounter prompted Michael to go to confession for the first time in about 10 years and strongly feel the Lord inviting him to consider the priesthood.

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In this powerful episode, "Confession & Calling in 24 Hours: Michael's Unbelievable Transformation," you'll hear an astounding "airplane story" from the SEEK conference. Just one day after admitting he "wasn't even sure how to pray" and hadn't been to confession in at least 10 years, Michael experienced a profound divine encounter in the Adoration Chapel. Discover how a simple invitation led him to a life-changing confession and a clear, undeniable calling to consider the priesthood, all within roughly 24 hours. Get ready to be inspired by God's transformative power and the unexpected ways He works through simple openness.

In this episode of Unwritten, Trevor sits down with Lauren Lewis to talk about Lauren Lewis shares how searching desperately for affirmation in college led her down a dark path until a shocking accident and a quiet interior voice changed everything.

Whether you're fighting to make space for silence amidst the busyness of your life, or just curious about how God encounters people in the midst of their suffering and chaos, this conversation will help you encounter God and be reminded of His love for you.

What You’ll Hear:

• Lauren’s journey through college, starting strong in her faith but eventually giving up Mass and seeking deep affirmation from her amateur cycling teammates and coach. Lauren felt a great need for affirmation, doing anything—from focusing on her outfits or athletic ability—to receive it.

• The serious bike accident in which Lauren was hit by a car, sustaining a severe concussion, and why her grandmother insisted this was God granting her a second chance at life. After recovering, Lauren initially misinterpreted this second chance, focusing on being the best athlete she could be, which quickly led her back into a dark place.

• Why the climax of Lauren's story was not the dramatic accident, but the quiet, interior voice she heard in her living room that told her simply: "Go back to mass". This demonstrates that God often reveals Himself not in the storm or thunder, but in the peace and stillness of the heart.

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On this episode of Unwritten, Lauren to shares her deeply personal and relatable journey of faith and struggle in college. She describes her initial unhappiness at Illinois State and her quest for affirmation within the demanding cycling community at Indiana University, which led her to feel far from the Lord. 

After a life-altering bike accident and a challenging concussion recovery, she found herself in a dark place, desperately seeking joy. Learn how an unexpected interior voice prompted her return to Mass and prayer, marking a turning point where she began to see things clearly and place Christ at the center. 

Lauren's story is a powerful witness to how God meets us not in the 'storm' or 'thunder' but in the quiet and stillness of our hearts, offering profound love and a path to true happiness. This is an essential listen for anyone navigating life's busyness and searching for God's presence."

In this episode of Unwritten, Trevor sits down with Srishti Gupta to talk about a militant atheist's journey from rejecting all religion to finding her heart's home in the presence of God..

Whether you're struggling with faith, questioning organized religion, or just curious about spiritual transformation and calling, this conversation will remind you of the power of God's love to radically transform a life and call you to action.

What You’ll Hear:

• Srishti recounts growing up Hindu, moving away from faith after studying it, and arriving at college as a militant atheist with the goals of becoming an astronaut and making everyone else atheist.

• The foundational role of the Resurrection in her conversion: Srishti realized that if the Resurrection was real, all of Christianity must be true, leading her to study and eventually fight the notion of becoming Catholic despite feeling profoundly "home" during the Consecration at her very first Mass.

• How her commitment to a non-obligatory 11 p.m. Holy Hour (Adoration of the Eucharist) became the most deeply uniting space with the Lord, ultimately confirming her call to consecrated life in a religious community that begins every day with a Holy Hour.

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"God loves you." Three simple words sparked a spiritual revolution for Srishti , transforming her from a self-described "militant atheist" with dreams of making everyone else abandon religion to a woman drawn inexplicably to the Catholic faith. On this episode of Unwritten, Srishti shares her extraordinary journey across religious boundaries.

Srishti's testimony challenges us to consider how God speaks across cultural, religious, and intellectual barriers. Her experience reminds us that sometimes faith finds us in ways we could never anticipate, through simple words and inexplicable moments of recognition. Who in your life needs to hear those transformative words today - "God loves you"?

In this episode of Unwritten, Trevor sits down with Santonio Hill to talk about Santonio's friend Cole. After achieving wild success in acting and modeling, a friend keeps hitting rock bottom until he demands the one thing his Catholic friend has: joy.

Whether you're someone seeking the meat of a life quest for meaning, or just curious about how persistent prayer and radical hospitality can lead to conversion, this conversation will provide a living and vibrant testimony that God powerfully uses commitment in daily prayer for conversion.

What You’ll Hear:

• The three-year pattern of superficial conversations that was broken when Cole approached Santonio at his wedding and whispered, "Your life is awesome and I want it".

• How achieving wild success in acting was repeatedly met with emptiness, causing Cole to grow tired of hitting rock bottom and finally ask Santonio to sit with him at Mass.

• The moment Cole confessed to Santonio, saying, "To be honest with you, when I close my eyes and I look for God the Father, for whatever reason, your face pops up," leading to intensive discipleship focused on apologetics and reading scripture.

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