Rewrite

“I want faith that never stops reaching for God, even when it looks impossible.”   John Allan Jonathan Unthank, Music Director at The Light FM, sat down with John Allan to talk about life, music, and the God who makes it all possible. From his love of Disneyland with his wife to the powerful story behind his single Living God , John shares how creativity, faith, and joy colli...

“I just want to live out of my identity as a son of God, not out of striving or comparison.” – Patrick Mayberry This week on Rewrite , Jonathan Unthank sits down with worship leader and songwriter Patrick Mayberry to talk about his journey from chasing rock and roll dreams to leading people in worship. Patrick opens up about how God drew him in through Young Life, the power of co...

This week on Rewrite , Jonathan Unthank, Music Director at The Light FM, sits down with worship leader and artist Peter Burton —you might know him from his song “Where Would I Be.” In this episode, Peter shares his story of growing up in church, walking through seasons of anxiety, and what it really means to choose faith every single day. He talks about the powerful moment his mo...

“Jesus isn’t just for people who have it all together—He’s for the ones who’ve fallen apart.” – Brandon Heath On this episode of  Rewrite , Jonathan Unthank, Music Director at The Light FM, talks with award-winning artist Brandon Heath about how Jesus changed everything in his life. Brandon opens up about growing up in Nashville, finding faith through...

“My prayer is that God’s voice would always be the loudest in my life.”  – Mackenzie Phillips Join Jonathan Unthank, Music Director at The Light FM, as he sits down with new Christian recording artist, Mackenzie Phillips. Mackenzie shares her story of meeting Jesus as a 10-year-old and how her faith has deepened through challenges and victories. From growing up in a lo...

Jonathan Unthank sat down with new Christian artist, Eli Gable, to talk about growing up behind the drum kit at church, how a remote funeral home marketing job led him to Nashville, and the journey that transformed him into a worship artist who’s chasing after Jesus. Eli opens up about finding his footing in faith during the chaos of 2020, how discipleship and the local church reshaped his l...

Every story centered on Jesus is a miracle—even if it doesn’t feel dramatic. Micah Tyler joins Jonathan Unthank, Music Director at The Light FM, on this week’s episode of Rewrite to share the miracle of what God’s done in his life—starting with Vacation Bible School at ten years old, and still unfolding through music, grief, and God’s peace in the midst of globa...

Anne Wilson joins Rewrite with Jonathan Unthank, Music Director at The Light FM, to share how Jesus met her in the middle of heartbreak—and completely rewrote her story. From dreaming of working at NASA to standing on stage singing about Jesus in stadiums, Anne opens up about losing her brother, feeling God’s presence for the first time in a seventh grade classroom, and what it means t...

On this episode of Rewrite , Jonathan Unthank—Music Director at The Light FM—sits down with preacher, artist, and influencer KB to talk about how his journey with Jesus began… and how it’s still unfolding. KB grew up in a tough part of St. Petersburg, Florida, just trying to make sense of life in the middle of brokenness. Then one day, a bold college student named Jeremy i...

“You’re going to go through hard stuff either way. Why not walk through it with the One who created you?” – Mike What happens when your life takes a turn you didn’t see coming? For Mike from MercyMe, it was a car crash at 18 that shook everything—his plans, his perspective, and his faith. In this episode, Mike shares how that moment of surrender became a turning...

In this heartfelt episode of Rewrite , Mac Powell and Sean Curran (of Passion Music) sit down with The Light FM's Music Director, Jonathan Unthank, to reflect on their personal journeys of faith, from childhood encounters with God to the evolving challenges of fatherhood, ministry, and daily surrender. Through laughter, real talk, and wisdom forged in the fire of life, they remind us that followin...

“I thought I had to clean myself up to be loved. Jesus flipped that upside down.” — Austin French Austin French joins Jonathan Unthank on this episode of  Rewrite to talk about the real behind the music—how the songs we sing often come from the scars we carry. From moments of doubt to declarations of faith, Austin opens up about the journey God’s taken him on, in...

When Jamie MacDonald showed up at church camp as a teenager, broken and carrying more than her fair share of pain, she never imagined how far Jesus would take her. In this episode of  Rewrite , Jamie sits down with Jonathan Unthank to share her story—from singing being banned in her home, to a battle with addiction, and ultimately, to topping the charts with her debut single  &ldqu...

“When doubt creeps in, one of the most powerful things you can do is look back and remember what God has already done.” - Matthew West Matthew West joins Jonathan Unthank on this episode of  Rewrite  for a powerful conversation about faith that becomes personal—and the God who keeps showing up. From growing up as a pastor’s kid to watching a Billy Graham crusade t...

"God didn’t ask me to understand. He asked me to trust Him anyway." - Jeremy Camp What do you do when the story of your life doesn’t go how you thought it would? Jeremy Camp has lived that question—through loss, grief, massive success, and unwavering faith. In this conversation with Jonathan Unthank, Jeremy gets real about surrendering control, finding peace in God's presenc...

Life doesn’t always look like a big, mountaintop moment—and faith doesn’t either. In this episode of Rewrite , Jonathan Unthank sits down with Rachael Lampa as she shares the simple, powerful ways Jesus showed up for her: not with fireworks, but as a faithful friend. From youth conference memories to motherhood lessons learned on the kitchen floor, Rachael’s story reminds u...

“God’s not a helicopter parent. He doesn’t always stop the fall, but He’s there to pick us up every single time.” - Matt Fuqua, The Afters  Josh and Matt from  The Afters  open up like never before—sharing the faith stories behind their music, the pain they’ve walked through, and how they’ve experienced the nearness of Jesus even when...

Worship artist and author Laura Story sits down with Jonathan Unthank for a deep and beautiful conversation about faith, surrender, and the grace of God that shows up when we have nothing else to hold on to. Laura opens up about her college season of wandering, a broken arm that rerouted her summer plans, and a life-changing missions trip to Mongolia that God used to rewrite everything. She also s...

In this episode of Rewrite , Jonathan Unthank catches up with singer-songwriter Dan Bremnes. It’s not just a conversation about music; it’s about what happens when your faith hits real life. Dan opens up about growing up as a pastor’s kid, struggling to make his faith personal, and the season when everything felt like it was falling apart… until Jesus met him in the middle...

In this episode, Jonathan Unthank, Music Director at The Light FM, sits down with Chandler Moore from Maverick City Music and Riley Clemmons to discuss their unique paths to a deeper relationship with Jesus. "Knowing Jesus has been an ongoing process...I've had to move beyond a hand-me-down faith to truly believe with my whole being." Riley Clemmons Key Takeaways: The Journey of Faith Is Personal...

In this episode of "Rewrite" from The Light FM, we're joined by Kristian Stanfill and Chidima, diving into the powerful themes of divine presence and steadfast faithfulness. It’s not just about spiritual talk; it’s about bringing these big ideas into our everyday lives.  Kristian opens up about how tuning into God's presence in every moment can really change how we see the world,...

Who has Jesus been to you? On this episode of "Rewrite," Jonathan Unthank sits down with Christian music artists Ryan Stevenson, Terrian, Stephen Stanley, and Lizzie Morgan for a chat about faith and who Jesus is to them. They get real about their spiritual highs and lows, and those pivotal moments that have shaped their faith and their tunes. Dive into their personal stories, from grappling with...

Join us for an uplifting chat with Andrew Ripp, packed with real talk about the challenges and triumphs of aligning with Jesus. This episode is for anyone eager to see how faith can not only rewrite your story but can also anchor you through the storms and celebrate with you in the victories. Andrew doesn't hold back as he talks about the early chaos at home and how it set him on a quest for somet...

Have you ever had a moment where you felt like God was nudging you in a direction you never expected? That’s exactly what happened to Emerson Day. She was on track for a dream career in federal law enforcement—she even got the job offer. But something deep inside wouldn’t let her say yes. Instead, she walked away from everything she thought she wanted… and into a future sh...

“Sometimes you have to remind yourself why you started—why you said yes to God in the first place.” - Josh Baldwin Ever wonder how God’s plan for your life unfolds—even when it doesn’t look like what you expected? In this episode of  Rewrite , Jonathan Unthank sits down with worship leader and songwriter Josh Baldwin to talk about his faith journey, the rol...