In this episode of 12-Minute Convos with Jesus Believers, Engel Jones connects with Alexander Hepburn, tuning in from Nassau, Bahamas. Alexander shares a powerful, raw testimony that began 16 years ago when he was a 19-year-old navigating life. While hanging out with a crowd of people he later realized weren't the right company, they were suddenly cornered and targeted in an armed robbery. Because his father was a police officer, Alexander was terrified of his dad discovering he was caught up in a criminal court case.
However, in a breathtaking courtroom miracle, the entire case completely vanished from the system, leaving the court workers baffled and Alexander with a clean slate. (Of course, his father knows the full story now!) This profound relief prompted Alexander to fall to his knees in his bedroom and cry out to God, promising to change his path. He also recounts how a bold summer student named Mr. Dean walked up to his work desk years prior and prophesied: "You're going to give your life to the Lord" a seed that birthed deep convictions he couldn't shake. These moments, paired with the enduring legacy of his beloved grandmother who passed away in 2019 drew him straight to the altar. He fondly recalls waking up on Sunday mornings to the strong scent of her body oil and perfume, knowing she was heading to church and realizing his life was about to change. Now, with 16 years of impact in Bahamian radio and gospel music, Alexander uses his platform to bridge the crucial conversation between Jesus, therapy, and music.
He also tackles the raw, difficult questions of faith, discussing how he navigates national tragedies like a recent fatal plane crash and car accident and why we must remain rooted in the love of Christ even when we don't have all the answers. If you are struggling to accept a calling, searching for a way out of the wrong crowd, or trying to reconcile faith with the hard trials of life, Alexander’s beautiful testimony and his reminder that God qualifies the called will deeply restore your heart!
Guest's Bio
Alexander V. Hepburn, also known as I Am Stacs, S.T.A.C.S—which stands for "I Am Simply Telling All Christ Saves" is a Bahamian creative, author, songwriter, recording artist, mental health advocate, and ministry leader. Through his music, writing, teaching, and ministry, he inspires transformed hearts, renewed minds, and lives devoted to Christ.Alexander promotes Mental Health Music, the integration of faith based doctrine with mental wellness.
He is a 2024 Bahamian Gospel Industry honoree, holds an Associate Degree in Biblical Studies from North Carolina Theological Seminary, and is a Certified Youth Leader in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, graduating from the National Youth Leaders Certification Program.He is joyfully married to Jade Leandrea Hepburn, and together they are raising their son, Asher Alexander Hepburn.