The RELEVANT Podcast Episode 1276: Passion's Kristian Stanfill on Sobriety, Freedom and His Most Honest Album Yet
Nov 18, 2025
Kristian Stanfill, a worship leader and Passion artist, shares his inspiring journey from addiction to five years of sobriety. He reveals how his new album, 'Come to Jesus,' emerged from personal healing and joyful experiences. Kristian discusses the profound revelation that changed his life, the importance of community, and the necessity of vulnerability in recovery. He also offers advice for those struggling with shame and highlights how revisiting his past fuels hope and testimony.
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Solo Album As Personal Outlet
- Kristian Stanfill used his solo album to tell personal stories separate from his Passion work.
- He described the record as an outlet to be more gritty and personal in songwriting.
Spiritual Revelation Fueled Recovery
- Stanfill says a revelation of Jesus, not more counseling, was the turning point in his recovery.
- That spiritual sight became the primary motivation to choose sobriety and holiness.
From Journal Songs To Joyful Records
- Stanfill wrote much of his previous record during the struggle as journal entries and thought no one would hear them.
- For Come To Jesus he wrote from a place of newfound joy instead of raw processing.
