I don't know? I suspect God would have found another way. But, I get your point. And, no... it's not unreasonable.
I first heard Rush in August of 1989, in Houston on KSEV radio. I had attended a celebration party the night before for a new chemical plant startup that I had been a part in. One of our very liberal engineers was complaining about "some idiot" on the radio. I made a mental note to check it out.
The next day, at lunch, I tuned my radio to KSEV and all I heard was a strange mix of Andy Williams singing "Born Free", with a bunch of odd sounds in the background.. things like chain saws and such. It went on for quite a while. Eventually, Rush started talking about some California plan to build "turtle tunnels" under highways. Rush suggested they hire homeless people to "carry the turtles across the road". I just about died laughing. I was hooked.
Been listening ever since. Bought the early books, newsletter, 24/7 and the newer kid books. I've been on the air three times. Mostly, I just listen. I travel internationally quite often, and the Podcasts keep me sane while I'm gone. He keeps me up to date on everything going on that is important.
I just pray that God will intervene, and allow the blessing of Rush to remain with us a bit longer.
If it is God’s will, he’ll be around.