Unwritten

What drives someone at the peak of worldly success to abandon it all for a deeper purpose? Santonio  reveals the extraordinary transformation of Cole, a successful model and actor who seemed to have everything society values – looks, skills, and opportunities – yet found himself trapped in a cycle of emptiness and dissatisfaction. His story reminds us that when someone is willing to journey with another person through both spiritual curiosity and personal struggle, the impact can extend far beyond what we imagine possible.

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In this episode of Unwritten, Trevor sits down with Ethan Dvidovich to talk about how seeking to be liked led to a near-fatal car accident and the stunning realization that he "should not be alive right now".

Whether you're searching for your true identity, wrestling with shame and past vices, or just curious about how God turns a "pile of garbage into a pile of gold", this conversation will reveal how authentic Christian brotherhood can lead to transformative grace.

What You’ll Hear:

• Ethan's pursuit of popularity and fitting in, which culminated in the "worst night of his life"—skateboarding inebriated, without a helmet, on the road in May 2020, resulting in him being hit by a car. He sustained serious injuries, including a fractured neck, a torn ACL, a hematoma in his head, a third concussion, and about 30 stitches and staples.

• The moment his neurosurgeon walked into the room and told him, "Ethan, you should not be alive right now... You've been given a second chance at life. What are you going to do with it?". Ethan recounts how even after this incident, he initially reverted to old habits, boasting about his scars because he thought the accident made him "cool" or "different".

• The gradual conversion that took place through meeting influential men at the Catholic Center at the University of Georgia who showed him it was okay to be vulnerable. Unlike the sudden conversion of St. Paul, Ethan’s transformation was a slow encounter with Jesus through brotherhood that helped him realize he was a "beloved son of God".

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Have you ever encountered a "New York minute"—a moment where life takes an abrupt, unforeseen turn? For Ethan, such a moment arrived in the form of a devastating car crash that defied all odds, leaving him with a profound realization: he'd been given a second chance at life.

Yet, this is not merely a tale of a singular, dramatic conversion. Instead, it traces the candid path of a young man who, despite surviving the impossible, found himself adrift, grappling with an ingrained desire to be liked and fit in that ultimately led him to his "rock bottom moment."

Discover how, in the aftermath of this life-altering event and a continued search for meaning, Ethan began an unexpected encounter. His story unveils the surprising ways Christian brotherhood can begin to illuminate a path toward authentic vulnerability, allowing God's love to take root in the most unexpected places. Tune in to hear a testament to God's ability to truly turn "a pile of garbage into a pile of gold", and how His presence can be found even in life's deepest valleys.

What happens when God breaks through to someone who isn't searching for Him? Dan had it all figured out—a promising career path, financial prospects, and a future built entirely on his own terms. As a self-proclaimed "lazy atheist," he had systematically rejected faith since high school, boldly declaring, "I'm my own God. I make happen what I want to happen."

This powerful conversation challenges our assumptions about conversion narratives. Sometimes the most profound transformation isn't from darkness to light, but from good to infinitely better—from our limited human aspirations to God's boundless plan. Have you ever considered that God might be pursuing you even when you're not seeking Him? Listen to discover how one simple "yes" can change everything.

In this episode of Unwritten, Trevor sits down with Dan to talk about How a young man who declared "I'm my own God" experienced a radical encounter with divine love that changed his life path forever.

Whether you're a concerned parent or grandparent, or just curious about radical faith conversion and the surpassing goodness of God, this conversation will reveal the power of simple invitations and God's magnetic attraction, even in the midst of worldly success.

What You’ll Hear:

• Dan details his life as a "lazy atheist" in college, where he rejected the existence of God, viewed morality as nonexistent, and sought a high-paying professional career entirely dependent on his personal desires.

• The extraordinary story of how a persistent invitation from his best friend Eric led him to an Ash Wednesday Mass during a snow day, where he felt the presence of the Holy Spirit descend upon him, filling his heart with an incomparable love and peace that surpassed the unconditional love he received from his parents.

• The surprising insight that God's magnetic attraction and conversion came when his life was successful, not at a rock bottom moment, and how he went from praying for two hours that his friend would not go to confession to experiencing a supernatural and physical removal of sin after making his first confession since fourth grade.

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Doctors told Rosa her baby had died in the womb. She fiercely refused to believe them, insisting her son was alive. He was—and would survive against medical odds again decades later.

Listen to this powerful episode and reconsider what it means to truly know someone beyond their abilities, to love without conditions, and to find purpose in life's most difficult circumstances. Subscribe to Unwritten for more stories of how the Holy Spirit moves in unexpected ways through ordinary lives.

Doctors told Rosa her baby had died in the womb. She fiercely refused to believe them, insisting her son was alive. He was—and would survive against medical odds again decades later.

Listen to this powerful episode and reconsider what it means to truly know someone beyond their abilities, to love without conditions, and to find purpose in life's most difficult circumstances. Subscribe to Unwritten for more stories of how the Holy Spirit moves in unexpected ways through ordinary lives.

In this episode of Unwritten, Trevor sits down with Amy Chang to talk about Amy shares her miraculous journey from a Buddhist upbringing in South Korea, through collegiate struggles in Oklahoma, to finding her true calling as a Catholic missionary.

Whether you're someone who is yearning for more in their career or spiritual life, or just curious about the ongoing movement of the Holy Spirit and radical conversion, this conversation will remind you that God is still at work in your story through all of life's circumstances to draw you closer to Him.

What You’ll Hear:

• Amy's upbringing in a Buddhist household in South Korea where the expectation was to be the best and never discuss emotions. This pressure led her to turn to drinking in high school, ultimately derailing her dream of becoming a professional golfer.

• The captivating peace and joy Amy observed in Catholic missionaries from Focus when she arrived in Oklahoma for college. Despite being baptized and confirmed after her freshman year, Amy struggled, hitting "the bottom of the barrel" in her junior year due to drinking and police involvement, desperately seeking a restart.

• How Amy reluctantly agreed to a 4.5-week mission trip to India after being asked seven times, and how that time of consistent prayer and Mass completely changed her life and led her to eventually leave corporate finance to serve as a Focus missionary for eight years.

• Why Amy relates her personal brokenness and self-hatred to the story of the woman caught in adultery in John Chapter 8, reflecting on the depth of Jesus's mercy and His choice to pursue and love her without condemnation.

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What happens when God's pursuit takes someone from a Buddhist household in South Korea to the heart of Catholic missionary work? Amy's remarkable story reveals the unexpected ways grace finds us, even when we're running in the opposite direction.

Her journey reminds us that God's pursuit never ends—from South Korea to Oklahoma, from India to corporate America, He continues drawing us closer through every circumstance. Have you experienced God's pursuit in unexpected ways? Listen to this episode and reflect on how mercy might be finding you exactly where you are today.

In this episode of Unwritten, Trevor Burka sits down with Jack Krosafi to talk about how a casual pickup soccer game led an ardent seeker, raised by a militant atheist, to completely transform his life and enter the Catholic Church.

Whether you're a missionary looking for unexpected encounters with the Holy Spirit, or just curious about how active searching for truth can lead to a miracle of conversion, this conversation will demonstrate that simply being willing to expose Jesus in your life can make all the difference for someone else to start seeking him in their own.

What You’ll Hear:

• The surprising start of a friendship with Kate and Johnny, a couple who Jack met after a two-hour pickup soccer game and who were found "chain smoking cigarettes, reading CS Lewis, and trying to figure out what this world's all about".

• The pivotal moment when Johnny realized God’s love after watching a video of The Chosen depicting Jesus's gaze on the woman at the well, causing him to declare, "If his love is real, I don't need any lesser loves," and immediately throw away his weed and joints.

• The incredible transformation of Johnny, who grew up with a militant atheist dad and no faith background, yet became an active seeker, wrestled with deep philosophical questions like freedom and responsibility, and ultimately was led to join the Church at the Easter Vigil after an encounter with the Blessed Mother during Adoration.

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