God's Country

Charles Wesley Godwin on Fatherhood, Hunting & the Story Behind Christian Name

June 16, 2026·1h 15m
Episode Description from the Publisher

Charles Wesley Godwin joins God's Country to discuss his new album Christian Name, faith, fatherhood, hunting, Appalachia, fly fishing, Luke Combs, and the story that changed his life forever. From growing up in the mountains of West Virginia to becoming one of country music's most respected storytellers, Charles opens up about the experiences that shaped his brand new album. We dive into: • The heartbreaking loss of his son Samuel and how faith carried him through • The deeper meaning behind Christian Name • Growing up in Appalachia and why he'll never leave West Virginia • Hunting mountain whitetails and fly fishing out West • Writing "Hey There Son" with legendary songwriter Lori McKenna • Touring with Luke Combs and the rise of his career • Why "Country Roads" absolutely belongs to West Virginia This is Charles Wesley Godwin at his most honest—sharing stories about family, grief, faith, music, and the outdoors that remind us what really matters. 👇 Let us know in the comments: What's your favorite Charles Wesley Godwin song? TBH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebrothershunt/ TBH FACEBOOK: TBHhttps://www.facebook.com/thebrothershunt/ GCP FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/godscountrypodcast GCP INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegodscountrypodcast/ TBH/ GCP TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@brothershunt?lang=en TBH MERCH: https://the-brothers-hunt.myshopify.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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