Artist of the Week — Stephen Stanley Takes a Trust Fall

When Stephen Stanley named his latest album trustfall, it wasn’t just a clever metaphor — it was a lived reality. Released April 25, this 12‑track journey is the sound of a man stepping off the ledge of self‑reliance and into the arms of a God who catches him every time. It’s a record born in the tension between uncertainty and faith, crafted in moments when the only way forward was to let go.

Stanley’s path to this project wasn’t polished or easy. He’s been open about wrestling with depression, self‑doubt, and seasons where the light felt far away. Instead of hiding those struggles, he built trustfall around them — producing much of it himself in a small closet space, turning vulnerability into an instrument as vital as his guitar. “The whole theme of the record is trust,” he’s said, “and every aspect of what that means.”

From the first notes, trustfall invites you into that journey. The opener, gonna have to trust you, doesn’t ease in with vague sentiment — it’s a straight‑up declaration. After feeling lost, Stanley plants his feet in the decision to trust God’s leading, even when the path ahead is unclear. It’s the kind of song that mirrors Proverbs 3:5‑6 without quoting it outright — the quiet, stubborn choice to lean not on your own understanding, but to acknowledge Him in every step.

Then there’s hell or high water, a fan favorite for good reason. It’s gritty and determined, a promise to keep moving forward no matter what storms rise. The heartbeat of the track echoes Isaiah 43:2 — “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.” It’s not about avoiding the flood; it’s about knowing you won’t face it alone.

Your heart slows the pace, pulling you into something tender and deeply personal. It’s a reminder that God’s love isn’t just a concept — it’s a heartbeat that pursues us, even when we’ve wandered. Listening feels like reading Psalm 73:26 in song form: “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”

One of the most striking moments comes with find some peace of mind, a song about forgiveness — the kind that costs you something. Stanley has said it takes trust and faith to forgive someone who’s wronged you, and the track captures that wrestle. It’s not cheap grace; it’s the hard, holy work of letting go so you can be free.

By the time the title track trustfall closes the album, you realize this isn’t a story tied up with a neat bow. It ends with a breath, not a full stop — a choice to keep surrendering, even when the outcome is still unseen. That’s the beauty of it: faith isn’t a one‑time leap, it’s a daily falling into the hands that hold you.

For anyone who’s ever felt stuck, lost, or on the edge, trustfall is more than music — it’s a companion for the road. It’s proof that you can be honest about the darkness and still sing about the light. And it’s a reminder that the God who calls you to let go is the same God who will never let you hit the ground.

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