Blake Shelton’s recent musical success is matched by a deeply personal transformation—one that he credits largely to his wife, Gwen Stefani. The country superstar, riding high on his #1 hit “Texas” and his twelfth studio album For Recreational Use Only, has opened up about how Stefani’s vibrant faith has sparked a profound spiritual awakening in his life.

In a heartfelt conversation with Kelleigh Bannen on Apple Music’s Today’s Country Radio, Shelton revealed how his relationship with God has grown more serious and intentional, thanks to Stefani’s influence. “I would say that [it] comes from Gwen’s influence,” he shared. “I’ve learned so much from her, and she’s really the person who’s helped me get in touch with my faith and get serious about it.”

While faith has long been present in Shelton’s music—highlighted by tracks like his Grammy-nominated cover of Dave Barnes’ “God Gave Me You” and his 2016 single “Savior’s Shadow”—his spirituality was often more symbolic than deeply lived. Now, entering his 40s, Shelton describes a shift beyond ritualistic mentions to a faith that is active and alive.

“It’s not just something that you say at an award show in those moments, like get real about it,” Shelton explained. “She reminds me to think about it all day long when you’re around her. Everything she sees, she sees God in it. It’s really special to be around her because her faith is alive.”

Stefani’s own faith journey is well documented. Raised Catholic, she has openly shared her spiritual practices and recently faced public attention for endorsing the prayer and meditation app Hallow. Her commitment to faith also played a role in her decision to wait to marry Shelton until the Catholic Church annulled her previous marriage to Gavin Rossdale—a move reflecting her dedication to her beliefs.

Shelton admires Stefani’s passion for sharing her faith. “She’s so happy about it. She loves to share it to anybody who will listen,” he said. “It’s incredible to be around her.”

As Shelton’s career flourishes, this spiritual rebirth nurtured by his partnership with Stefani adds a new layer of meaning to his life and music. Their shared journey shows how love can deepen not only personal bonds but also faith and purpose, inspiring fans who follow both the country star’s hits and his heartfelt story.