Podcast Episode
“Music Became My Therapy” | Jonathan Pennington of Moonlight Mile
The Rugged Revival Podcast | Home of the UK’s Country, Americana, and Roots Music Community.·The Rugged Revival·6 September 2026·22 min

About this episode
Jonathan Pennington of Moonlight Mile joins Camden for an open conversation about music, faith, loss, family, and finding his true voice as a songwriter later in life.From his roots in church music to the experiences that shaped Moonlight Mile, Jonathan shares the highs, the hard moments, and why music ultimately became a form of therapy.A candid conversation about finding out who you really are, and having the courage to make music that reflects it.Chapters00:00 Intro02:12 Learning Guitar & ’90s Musical Influences05:42 From Church Music to Finding His Own Voice13:14 The Reality of Playing Live with Moonlight Mile16:41 Touring, Family Life & Life on the RoadSubscribe to The Rugged Revival. Share it with your friends. Support independent music!Listen to the full podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6wnHcgA73o1aiiKaz882vH?si=30aabdaa220a4628Follow The Rugged Revival:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theruggedrevival/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theruggedrevivalFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094507520679Website: www.theruggedrevival.comEmail: ruggedrevival@hotmail.com