On today's show, we chat with Sanctus Real!

If Sanctus Real has learned anything over the course of their career, it’s this: We’re all a work in progress. For Dustin Lolli (lead vocals) and founding members Chris Rohman (guitar) and Mark Graalman (drums), it’s a refining that’s been realized through hard-won seasons as a band. The

result is a bond of remarkable musicians that are making the best music of their career, and coming out on the other side more resilient than ever before. Since forming in Toledo, Ohio, in the mid-’90s, Sanctus Real has become one of the most well-loved artists in Christian music. With eight No. 1 songs, 19 Top 10 hits and more than 2 million singles sold, their catalog boasts well-known anthems like “Lead Me,” “I’m Not Alright,” “Forgiven,” “My God Is Still

the Same” and RIAA Gold®-certified single “Confidence.” With a pair of GRAMMY® nominations, a GMA Dove Award and massive streaming numbers that place them in an elite tier of Christian artists

garnering more than 2.5 million listeners a month on Spotify alone, the trio has carved out a name for themselves with their raw lyrics and deft musicianship, evidenced during their critically lauded live shows.

“The Difference” was built on top of a singular guitar riff Rohman created. Once the principle vibe was laid, the lyrics came easily as Lolli, Rohman and their collaborators — songwriters

Matt Armstrong and AJ Pruis — began talking about a key difference between believers and non-believers: Hope.

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On today's show, we chat with two-time guest, Sean Rodriguez!

Catapulted into the spotlight on 2023’s nationwide Winter Jam tour—one of Christian music’s biggest annual outings—Sean Rodriguez is known for his charismatic, high-octane performances and a rapidly growing, genre-spanning discography. With a ministry that seeks to honor the legacy birthed by his evangelist grandfather more than 40 years ago, Rodriguez served as a children’s pastor and youth leader before turning his focus to music. His 2023 pop anthem, “Center Stage,” has resonated with fans around the world, amassing more than 2.5 million streams to date. Rodriguez has opened for Michael W. Smith, for KING & COUNTRY, KB and Cain, among others, performing at such leading events as Kingdom Bound, Lifest, Big Ticket Festival and Off The Charts Music Festival.

Jesus Will, the inaugural release from WieRok Records and the long-awaited debut EP from genre-spanning singer/songwriter Sean Rodriguez, is now available. Showcasing his reigning #1 hit, “It Is Finished” (feat. Disciple), which has claimed the top spot on Christian Music Weekly’s Rock chart for a total of six weeks to date, the Jesus Will EP also features Rodriguez’s first single of 2025, “Rise.”

A pulsing pop anthem helmed by multi-GRAMMY and Dove Award-winning producer Chuck Butler (Tauren Wells, Micah Tyler) and penned by Rodriguez, Joshua Cockerham and Will Strotz, “Rise” is a timely message for a new year, underscoring God’s transformative power to renew and restore lives.

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On today's show, we chat with Stephen Stanley!

On his album, Trustfall..

“I wrote ‘this far down’ during a time when I felt like I didn’t belong anywhere. I knew it wasn’t true, but the feeling was still there. Rejection is a part of life, and I tried to cope with it through anger—but that’s not a path that leads to life. Trusting God and focusing on what truly matters… that’s what helps me,” shares Stanley.

With 173 million global career artist streams and a rapidly growing digital presence—including over 1 million TikTok followers—Stephen is making a major impact in the music world. His viral hit, Whatever It Takes, has already surpassed 34 million global streams, resonating with audiences everywhere. Stephen’s music has also found a home in major pop culture moments, with placements in the trailer for My Penguin Friend, ABC’s Station 19, and a Golden Buzzer moment on Britain's Got Talent. His ability to connect with fans through both his music and storytelling makes his talent undeniable.

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