JSP Offers Healing and Hope with New Single “It’s Not Your Fault”

Australian husband-and-wife duo JSP (James and Sarah Petterson) are offering a deeply moving gift of healing with their latest single, “It’s Not Your Fault.” Following closely on the heels of their breakout track “Taking It Back,” this mid-tempo ballad was co-written and produced by Josiah Prince of Disciple and carries a message of powerful consolation for anyone wrestling with past hurt. Honest and raw, the song begins with the striking line, “In a moment life takes a turn, in a place it should not have occurred,” setting the tone for a journey of acknowledging trauma, reclaiming dignity, and finding freedom from shame.

More than just a song, “It’s Not Your Fault” is an open letter to their younger selves—written for the moments they lived under the weight of pain that wasn’t theirs to carry. James explains, “The song acknowledges the real pain and hurt from the events that occurred in an environment where it shouldn’t have. It leaves you questioning all you were taught, wondering, ‘Is there something wrong with me?’” The answer JSP offers through the song is resounding: no matter what has been done to you, especially in spaces that should have been safe—even at the hands of supposed Christians—it is not your fault. This bold narrative unfolds not only in the lyrics but also in the official music video, premiering on JesusWired, which underscores the message of hope and renewal.

Produced with the combined expertise of Josiah Prince, mixer Matt Arcaini (Fireflight, Matt Moore), and mastering engineer Sam Moses (Disciple, Kutless), the song showcases a softer, vulnerable side of JSP while still carrying a powerful edge. It paves the way for their debut album, due this November, an album that promises to blend unflinching honesty with transformative faith. As with “Taking It Back,” which soared into the Top 30 on ChristianRock.net, “It’s Not Your Fault” is quickly resonating with listeners worldwide. JSP is also inviting fans to share their own testimonies anonymously, weaving together a collective story of resilience and hope. “When you live in the world of pain, you think you’re the only one going through it,” the band reflects. “But you are not alone. We’ve walked the same road, and we can tell you there’s hope—and freedom can be restored.”