Unsung Hero: David Smallbone, Faith, Family, for King + Country, Rebecca St. James, and Trials that Shaped a Legacy of Worship

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! If you’re tired of pretending everything is fine, this is the book you need. Confronting Evil in Our Time - Now on Amazon https://amzn.to/3XgCodL 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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