God Still Writes the Story: Austin French on Healing, Music & Faith

“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, including the battles with identity, the lies that almost won, and the truth that set him free. You’ll walk away not just inspired—but reminded that God really does use all things for His glory. 3 Takeaways: God’s love isn’t performance-based. Even when Austin felt unworthy, he found Jesus standing steady, calling him beloved. Music can be a weapon of truth. Writing songs became Austin’s way of fighting back against shame, fear, and lies. Your past doesn’t disqualify you. If anything, it might be the very place where God writes your greatest testimony.