In this episode of The Deepest Cut, Chris Rohman of Sanctus Real opens up about the deeply personal story behind the band’s single On The Mend. After decades of making honest, faith-driven music, Chris reflects on recent struggles with mental health and how a season of panic attacks led to a powerful new song about breaking down—and slowly healing. It’s a candid conversation on vulnerability, longevity, and the ongoing journey of making music that truly matters.

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On this episode of The Deepest Cut, singer-songwriter Ellie Holcomb reflects on the story behind “Red Sea Road,” a song written during a season of profound sorrow. She shares how grief, faith, and community shaped the songwriting process, and we explore her journey as a solo artist, author, and mother navigating creativity in hard places.

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On this episode of The Deepest Cut, producer and songwriter Ben Shive reflects on the story behind Bright Sadness, a poignant co-write with Jill Phillips from her 2021 album Deeper Into Love. Written in the wake of a diagnosis and personal crisis, the song became a way for Ben to hold grief and grace in the same breath. Ben shares how songwriting helps him give shape to sorrow, not as a place to process pain, but as the work that begins after. This is a conversation about paradox, precision, and the quiet strength of hope.

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