God is writing a great big story and you have a standing invitation to be a part of it. Every week, host Meridith Foster sits down with a guest to share their chapter in God’s Unfolding story.
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Unfolding Short Stories: "...your tears don’t fall on the ground—God holds them.” Mey Deras
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Mey Deras' story is about overcoming—surviving childhood abuse, losing her mother, navigating her daughter’s life-threatening health crisis, and enduring immigration struggles. Through it all, she’s seen God’s faithfulness in remarkable ways. Now a biblical counselor, Mey helps others find hope and healing. She also invites listeners to her free vi…
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Unfolding Short Stories: "Come back before winter" - Deitrich Bonhoeffer asks God what to do, as told by Christian Historian Joe Thomas
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Christian historian Joe Thomas shares the story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer's struggle to discern God's will during a critical moment in history. As World War II loomed, Bonhoeffer faced a life-altering decision: remain safely in America or return to Nazi Germany to stand with his church. Discover how a simple Bible verse, “Come before winter,” became a…
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Page 219: Raechel Myers: She Reads Truth and the Sustaining Power of God's Word
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Raechel Myers grew up surrounded by God’s word. At home, school, and church she was learning about the truth of God’s great big story. As a young adult, Raechel and her husband walked through unimaginable grief. The Bible became both a refuge and a lifeline. That season of sorrow shaped her perspective on God's faithfulness, the beauty of community…
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Unfolding Short Stories: “That’s not my twenty.” God Provides for Mary Lou
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In 2010, newly single and struggling to put food on the table for her son, Mary Lou experienced God's extraordinary provision. From finding perfect grocery coupons at just the right time to witnessing a miracle harvest from an unexpected plum tree, God showed up in powerful ways. Even as she considered becoming a prepper, God demonstrated His abili…
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Page 218: Faith Eury Cho: How the Wilderness Helps Us Experience Friendship with God
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In times of joy, thankfulness comes easy. But if you are in a place where you’ve been crushed by circumstances beyond your control, it’s much harder to feel grateful. Faith Eury Cho has been there- those seasons where it feels like you are in the wilderness and your prayers are bouncing off the ceiling. She’s walked through enough to know that the …
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Unfolding Short Stories: "I was throwing away decks of tarot cards..." Makenzie Weatherford
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"I was throwing away decks of tarot cards...and I realized my life is changed forever. It had to be all about Jesus. That stuff was destroying me. Only Jesus could truly set me free from the darkness I had welcomed." The Bible talks about sins that can feel mysterious or confusing—like its warnings about witchcraft. Are practices like astrology, cr…
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Page 217:Jep and Jessica Robertson: Duck Dynasty Family’s Journey of Faith and Adoption
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When Jessica Robertson first raised the question of adopting a child, her husband Jep wasn’t on board. They already had busy lives with four children and filming their extended family’s hit reality series, Duck Dynasty. But after a mission trip to the Dominican Republic, Jep’s heart was changed. Since bringing home Jules Augustus Robertson, their f…
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Unfolding Short Stories: "God, I want to be like that tree" Joni Rosebrock
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Joni Rosebrock shares how, in the midst of depression, a comment from her husband led her into deeper intimacy with God. She fell in love with God’s Word, immersing herself in scripture in a way that transformed her life and strengthened her faith. From this journey, she believes God led her to what she calls the WRAP method: Write, Read, Apply, an…
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Page 216: Rachel Wojo: Desperate Prayers, the Powerful Pathway to Peace
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In the hardest moments of life, do you ever wonder if God is listening to your cries for help? When you are feeling hopeless, what do you say to God? Rachel Wojo understands what it’s like to pray without receiving the answers you’re longing for. Five years into her marriage, she learned her pastor husband had been having a long-term affair. She th…
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Unfolding Short Stories - God Out Loud - “You will go look for that boy tomorrow.” - Tim Halfin
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Tim Halfin heard that a local boy had gone missing for 3 days. As he started to pray, he heard God say, “You will go look for that boy tomorrow.” Today, we're sharing an amazing story presented by the "God Out Loud" podcast. To hear the rest of this episode, fast forward about 20 minutes on the God Out Loud Podcast. Here it is on Apple: God Told Ti…
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Page 215: Riley Clemmons: Embracing Authenticity and Finding Identity in Jesus
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Nashville-native Riley Clemmons was “discovered” at a school pageant when she was 13 years old. She signed a record deal 2 years later and started writing songs, touring, and facing the challenges of the music industry. She has been open about her struggles including OCD, imposter syndrome, and dealing with the pressures of social media. By the tim…
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Page 162: Scott Hamilton: Olympic Champion and Cancer Survivor on Trusting God
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Scott Hamilton is one of the most recognized male figure skating stars in the world, winning four World Championships and Olympic gold in 1984. He is a three-time cancer survivor, television broadcaster, motivational speaker, and more. Scott says failure is the thing that has fueled much of his success. God used the challenge of Scott’s journey wit…
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Unfolding Short Stories: "Mom was number one in the world in tennis." Cindy Brinker Simmons
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Cindy Brinker Simmons opens up about her journey through grief, and not staying stuck in it. Losing her mother, tennis legend Maureen Connolly, to cancer at a young age, Cindy thought God hated her, but eventually found that God loved her deeply. She shares how this profound spiritual transformation gave her strength to face further hardships, incl…
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Unfolding Short Stories: "...this jazz-playing cow." John Lumgair talks about art and his animation project
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John Lumgair is a director at http://QuirkyMotion.com, where he makes animation and illustrations to spark thoughts, laughter and imagination. John is an artist in the world, but not of it. John is a storyteller and digital animator on a project called "Jazz Cow". Though "Jazz Cow" is not a Christian show, it has many Christians on the project, and…
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Page 214: Donna Winship: Understanding Your True Kingdom Identity
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When you live in some of the most difficult conflict zones on earth, it helps to have a peace that surpasses understanding. Donna Winship and her husband Jamie spent more than 25 years living in places like Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan and Israel. Those hard years forged an understanding of God’s love and forgiveness that transformed Donna’s life. Along…
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Unfolding Short Stories: "I walked out a free woman" Kim Kidd becomes the first woman in Indiana to receive clemency
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Kim Kidd shares her remarkable journey from addiction and despair to freedom and transformation through faith. Raised by a praying grandmother but lost in a life of drug dealing, Kim hit rock bottom when she faced a 50-year prison sentence. In that jail cell, she encountered God in a powerful way, witnessing miracles that sparked revival behind bar…
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Page 213: Chad Staerkel: Skydiving Missionary on the Adventure of Trusting God
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When Chad Staerkel was young, he was rebellious, wild and crazy. He was the kid who was always jumping off the garage, riding fast motorcycles, and dreaming about flying F 16’s. He seemed to have no fear. When Chad’s spirit of adventure was combined with complete trust in God, he realized the sky is the limit. As a professional skydiver, Chad has j…
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Unfolding Short Stories: "..all your ways, acknowledge.." Daniel Maritz trusts God step by step
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"Trust in the Lord with all your heart." Daniel Maritz shares the powerful story of his own faith journey, and following in the faith footsteps of his father. Through personal losses and life's trials, Daniel learns to fully surrender and trust in God's plan. Ultimately, God leads Daniel from a career in modeling to the creation of a global online …
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Page 212: Andrea Mercier: Mother of Son with Autism Learns to Trust God is Good
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Why? It is a question that has wrecked the faith of many. Why would God allow this? Why didn’t God intervene? Why didn’t He answer our prayers? Andrea Mercier is very familiar with the question “Why, God?” After years of infertility, Andrea and her husband experienced the joy of getting pregnant and then giving birth to their son, Gabriel. Then the…
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Unfolding Short Stories: "Can anything good come from Rhode Island?" William Winfield goes from homeless to hope bringer
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"Can anything good come out of Nazareth? Yes, it can." William Winfield shares how his faith in Christ transformed his life from homelessness to hope and purpose. Reflecting on his journey, William reminds us that the greatest tragedy in life isn't death, but living without purpose. Hear how God has used William in key moments of a few men's lives,…
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Page 211: Jermaine Wilson: From Prison to Politics, Former Inmate Becomes Mayor
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God is all about transformation. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” God loves second chances. Jermaine Wilson had spent four years in prison by the time he was 19. His dad had been to prison. His brother had been to prison, and his sister had been to…
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Unfolding Short Stories: " I pray that you'll choose to surrender." Tony Burkebyle reflects on ministering to men in prison
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Tony Burkeybyle knows what it is to be a broken man. He also knows what it is to live a surrendered life. Tony now volunteers in prisons, guiding men to forgiveness and a life rooted in God's grace. In this episode, Tony shares how his son's imprisonment led him to minister to men at the Federal Correctional Institution in Terre Haute, pointing the…
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Page 210: Katie Campbell: 30A Prays and a Free-Fall of Faith
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Katie Campell has always had a passion to pray for people. A few years ago, she began to sense God was asking her to follow him to a place she didn’t yet know and for a ministry that wasn’t yet clear. To most people, that sounds crazy. Why would you pack up your family, move 2500 miles to a place where you knew no one, for a ministry that didn’t ev…
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Unfolding Short Stories: "Shalom is coming" Jerry Thomason's journey with cancer
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Jerry Thomason shares his personal journey as a cancer patient, revealing how his faith in God has been his anchor through unexpected challenges. Amidst his diagnosis, Jerry's reflections on reshaped priorities, strengthened beliefs, and the impact on those around him offer powerful insights. Jerry's story highlights the blessings and lessons found…
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Page 209: Bryan Crum: Former Hospice Chaplain Shares Lessons from the End of Life
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Bryan Crum spent a decade serving as a hospice chaplain, helping people walk through their final days. After listening to hundreds of life stories, he realized too many of us carry regret and fail to recognize just how much God values us. Hospice work changed Bryan’s life and his perspective on priorities. Through the stories of people like Ms. Rut…
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