Shane Brad Wise, the author of the book “After the Crash” was interviewed by Benjie Cole from CBS Radio. After the Crash came from Shane Brad Wise’s own encounters with suffering and unanswered prayers. Drawing from his reflections on the book of Job, he asked himself what a modern-day version of Job’s story would look like—one that features characters who look and speak like him, who share similar life experiences. Through this lens, he began to write not just from imagination but from his own struggles with faith, disappointment, and spiritual silence.
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Shane’s writings ride the wave of fiction, humor, drama, and heartbreak to bring readers to the shore of believing faith in Jesus Christ. Shane has been a project manager in the dimensional stone industry for almost 30 years. His calling in life is to walk with God’s people during their valley seasons so they may experience His faithfulness and forgiveness. He is the father of three children and lives in Dallas, TX.
Shane Brad Wise is an author, speaker, and man of faith whose personal journey deeply informs his writing. Raised in a strong Christian household by his mother and sister, Shane experienced both the nurturing love of his family and the real-life struggles of growing up without a father. Over the years, his faith journey has seen dramatic highs and lows—including a return to God after straying from his path.
The novel follows a married couple, Jeremiah and Elise, whose lives are derailed by a tragic event, shaking the foundation of their faith and challenging everything they believed to be true about God. As the story unfolds, the couple grapples with grief, confusion, and the overwhelming silence from heaven. Their relationship with God, with each other, and with themselves begins to unravel under the weight of suffering. Yet, through this turmoil, they are pushed toward introspection and renewal, eventually uncovering deeper truths about love, resilience, and divine purpose.
“After the Crash” provides a backstage pass to Jeremiah and Elise’s valley season as they face catastrophic events and trials far beyond what they can bear. Their trial causes them to not only question the love, faithfulness, and forgiveness of Jesus Christ but also tempts them to walk away from the God who is always right, always good, and always for them.
Wise uses the couple’s experience to portray the universal struggle of questioning God during times of pain. The narrative does not provide simple answers but rather invites readers into an honest exploration of faith when life is at its most difficult. The characters’ raw conversations with God, their moments of doubt and anger, and their eventual surrender to divine sovereignty reflect the struggles many believers face. The novel’s pacing, punctuated by symbolic “day” markers, underscores the slow and painful process of healing—emphasizing that spiritual growth often happens over months and years, not overnight.
Shane Brad Wise has created a story that speaks to anyone who has ever felt abandoned by God and wondered if faith was still worth holding onto. After the Crash is more than a novel—it is a companion for the wounded, a balm for the brokenhearted, and a testament to the redemptive power of divine love.
To delve deeper on Shane’s inspiration behind his book, you can watch the full interview below: