[1][2] A primary source of inspiration for Jernigan's message and music is an experience he describes as his deliverance from homosexuality.

[3][4] Jernigan believes his prior identification as homosexual was related to an erroneous childhood perception that he had been rejected by his father.

In a concert at Wynne Baptist Church, Jernigan stated that he does not wish to be labeled as "ex-gay", but instead as "reborn" or as "[God's] new creation.

"[citation needed] Jernigan is the subject of the 2014 film Sing Over Me, a documentary covering his career and struggle with homosexuality.

[6] Jernigan has recorded with Natalie Grant, Twila Paris, Ron Kenoly and Rebecca St. James.