Our conversation on this episode of the Screwtape Letters Podcast is a powerful interview with David Smallbone, music executive, father of Rebecca St. James and for King + Country, and the subject of the film Unsung Hero. Smallbone recounts the devastating collapse of a major tour in Australia that cost him everything and forced his family to relocate to the U.S. with little more than faith. In Nashville, they endured poverty, depending on prayer and the kindness of the local church to survive. This season of hardship, while painful, transformed him from being lukewarm in faith to passionately devoted to Christ. Smallbone highlights the role of his wife Helen’s steadfast support, his children’s resilience, and the church’s tangible love as the pillars that carried them through those dark years.

The interview explores how the Smallbone family rebuilt their lives through music, faith, and perseverance. Rebecca St. James’ early career paved the way for the family’s involvement in the industry, with each sibling contributing skills that later fueled the success of For King & Country. Smallbone reflects on how hardship deepened his marriage, reshaped his character, and gave him a lifelong mission to share the gospel boldly. He challenges listeners to embrace their testimonies, live loudly for Christ, and see adversity not as defeat but as a refining process that draws believers closer to God’s purpose.

The Screwtape Letters Podcast reflects on the mission behind season two and the soon-to-be-released book Confronting Evil in Our Time. Ian and Galen explain that the series examines the reality of demonic influence and spiritual warfare, and helps believers grow stronger in their faith, live with Christ at the center, and confront modern cultural and spiritual challenges with wisdom. They emphasize that the podcast is not just about discussion, but about “moving the needle” toward transformation in people’s lives.

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The hosts return to the Screwtape Letters Podcast to continue season two, reflecting on both personal trials and the weight of faith. Galen shares about his mother-in-law’s passing after a season of hospice care, tying this life event to the theme of “finishing the race” in faith. This naturally leads into the letter under discussion, where Screwtape warns Wormwood not to celebrate wartime death too quickly, since a faithful believer who dies in Christ is lost to the enemy forever. The focus instead is on the long game—using adversity or prosperity to pull a soul slowly away from God over the course of life.

The discussion identifies a clear Easter egg in this letter: Jesus’ parable of the sower found in Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Just as seeds fall on different soils, some people fall away from faith due to trials or worldly distractions, while others persevere and bear fruit. Lewis’s writing mirrors this dynamic, showing that Satan’s strategies are not only immediate temptations but also subtle, lifelong distractions meant to untether believers from Christ. The hosts stress how perseverance in faith—whether through trials or abundance—marks the difference between seeds that wither and those that endure to harvest.

Finally, the episode explores the sobering reality of salvation and perseverance. While doctrines like “once saved, always saved” are debated, the hosts emphasize that the true test of faith is finishing strong and remaining steadfast in Christ until the end. A transformed heart, daily surrender, and ongoing perseverance mark genuine faith. Life is long, the enemy plays the long game, but God’s mercy is new each day for those who continue to pick up their cross.

The episode closes by inviting listeners to lean into God’s sustaining grace and announcing the upcoming pre-order release of Confronting Evil in Our Time.

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This special episode begins with the weight of shock and grief over Charlie Kirk’s assassination, acknowledging the pain felt by many while holding onto hope in God’s nearness to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18). The episode frames Charlie’s death not only as a personal loss but also as a moment to equip Christians to confront evil without sinning. His work with Turning Point USA challenged young people to think critically about faith, freedom, and life, making him a powerful force in the cultural and political arena. His influence was significant, and this tragedy raises deep questions about God’s purposes, justice, and the persistence of evil in the world.

Reflections on Charlie’s character and legacy. He was calm, compassionate, and courageous—someone who modeled engaging opponents with truth and grace rather than hatred or theatrics. His life embodied John 12:24, where a seed must fall into the ground to produce greater fruit. To honor him is to take up his mission: speak the name of Jesus publicly, live with integrity, and confront cultural lies with both conviction and compassion. His death, though tragic, serves as a call for Christians to continue in bold witness, resisting the temptation either to lash out in vengeance or to shrink back in fear.

Finally, the episode names the evil plainly: assassination is demonic in origin, and celebrations of it are evidence of darkness at work. But Christians are not called to despair or violence—they are called to resist and expose evil while trusting ultimate justice to God (Romans 12:17-19). Scripture affirms the responsibility to protect families, guard life, and confront wickedness with courage (Nehemiah 4:14, Psalm 94:16, Ephesians 6:10-13). The closing call urges listeners to live boldly like Charlie, protect what God has entrusted to them, and refuse both hatred and passivity. Through prayer and steadfast action, believers can carry forward Charlie’s legacy of truth, courage, and love in a broken and hostile world.

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